Post by simpsongal on Feb 11, 2013 13:24:07 GMT -5
I dont' want to start a single thread to vent my crazy, I suspect others would like to share as well. So let the random posts flow.
I went to a family baby shower this week. It was brutal for a variety of reasons, the least of which being that we're TTC. My heart goes out to those who have had trouble TTC and have to see baby pictures and attend these events. I was so bitter and I'm only on Cycle 3.
I also started reading the Mayo Clinic baby book. It seems pretty good - mellow about a lot of things, which is nice. I've hard WTEWYE is super alarmist.
Final thought - my temp has been the same for the past few days. It's probably fine but so weird to see a straight line on my chart.
Finally, I don't understand people not believing their dr and asking for other advice on a message board. If your dr said to wait two weeks, wait two weeks. It's not even just GP, it's on ML and just all over. Drs don't arbitrarily try to torture you into waiting a few extra days. --> I think that's the PMS. Or common sense. I dont know.
My temps have been oddly consistent for the last couple of days as well. I am newly off BC so my first couple of charts were crazy.
This is our first cycle officially TTC. We have been waiting for this for a long time and are both ready but for some reason it just feels weird. Not second thoughts or anything like that. Maybe kind of surreal if that makes any sense.
My H got mad at me for telling my family that he is starting a new business and asked his parents to invest in it. I only told them to explain his absence this weekend at my niece's first birthday (he was at his parents' this weekend to present his business plan, etc). Quite frankly, I'm proud of him and want to tell the whole damn world, especially since all of HIS internet buddies know. but he doesn't want my family to know about his family's involvement. He is super weird and private about anything involving money and I just don't understand it.
AF is now 3 days late and yet still no BFP!! For some reason this is even more annoying than actually AF coming. This is the first time it's been so late and I can't explain it: I haven't been especially stressed, haven't traveled, been off BC for almost 2 years now. So why isn't it here if it's not to give me a BFP??? ugh
A girl in my fitness class announced on Saturday that she is pregnant. Didn't think I would be the jealous type, but apparently I am.
I checked The Organic Pregnancy out from the library. Only a chapter or so in at this point, but it seems a bit extreme, cray-cray. I'm going to keep reading in hopes of finding useful info.
My friends want to plan a trip to Vegas this spring. I figure as soon as I book my plane ticket I will end up with a BFP that will seriously cut into my party plans, not that I would mind!
I have a WWYD random. My drs told me to wait a few months to ttc until my thyroid is better regulated. I am still temping and charting though so do we need to use protection/condoms at times that are definitely not the fertile window? I've never tried natural planning before.
I have a couple of baby showers in the next few weeks. I don't mind the showers, but shopping for baby stuff is actually the hard part for me. I've managed to do all of my shopping from registries online, so that has helped. I think walking into a Babies R Us right now might be rough. Since people don't usually register for cute little outfits, though, online registry shopping is a lot easier. I don't get emotional over crib sheets. lol.
My period is 3 days late and I am trying my best to wait until Thursday to test and it is killing me. Last month I tested too soon and too often. My boobs are heavy and nipples feel like they were attacked sandpaper. My poor husband felt them while we were in the couch and I almost punched him in reaction. It could be a sign or my body playing tricks on me..... Come on Thursday......
AF is now 3 days late and yet still no BFP!! For some reason this is even more annoying than actually AF coming. This is the first time it's been so late and I can't explain it: I haven't been especially stressed, haven't traveled, been off BC for almost 2 years now. So why isn't it here if it's not to give me a BFP??? ugh
Jinx! I just posted something similar. 3 days late and sitting on my hands to wait a bit longer to test. Negative tests are tougher for me than just getting my period.
Thanks. I was worried I might get flamed. But I think I read 3 things already that said "my dr said to do X, but do you think I could do Y?"
This made me chuckle...last night I was reading some old posts on TB GP and the regs were losing their shit at two posters who *were* following their doctors' advice (and neither situation was some kind of crazy giving-out-Clomid-as-candy situation or anything).
Trying for #3; FET 8/18 -- BFN. Leaving things up to chance for now... After three years, three IVFs, and two FETs, we finally have our miracle babIES!
AF is now 3 days late and yet still no BFP!! For some reason this is even more annoying than actually AF coming. This is the first time it's been so late and I can't explain it: I haven't been especially stressed, haven't traveled, been off BC for almost 2 years now. So why isn't it here if it's not to give me a BFP??? ugh
Jinx! I just posted something similar. 3 days late and sitting on my hands to wait a bit longer to test. Negative tests are tougher for me than just getting my period.
I feel your pain I only tested because I am never late, so of course I got my hopes up. I'm extremely upset with my body right now!
Post by thoseareradishes on Feb 11, 2013 16:00:40 GMT -5
I started spotting today. I'm glad that this weird cycle is going to be wrapping up soon, so we can try again. The sooner it ends, the better our timing for next month will be. Not to happy to soon be in double digits - 10 cycles. Boo.
Had some lively discussion about TTC at a family dinner over the weekend. Legs up, they advised me!! Made me laugh and makes me feel less alone with all that is going on.
I made soup for lunch and burned my tongue, as usual. I think I burn my tongue at least once a week.
Thanks. I was worried I might get flamed. But I think I read 3 things already that said "my dr said to do X, but do you think I could do Y?"
I generally agree with you, but there are sooo many women who come on The Bump saying "My doctor gave me Clomid! Now what?" - with no monitoring, no SA, no HSG, no bloodwork.
I have a couple of baby showers in the next few weeks. I don't mind the showers, but shopping for baby stuff is actually the hard part for me. I've managed to do all of my shopping from registries online, so that has helped. I think walking into a Babies R Us right now might be rough. Since people don't usually register for cute little outfits, though, online registry shopping is a lot easier. I don't get emotional over crib sheets. lol.
Totally - point, click, and mail. But seeing her unwrap and hold up the little outfits was a killer. At least I know this is something I want (I've never been the girl who wants babies). I Reeeeeaaaaalllllly want to have a boy so I'm a little different. I was venting to my mom about the shower - it was really hard to talk to her without revealing mega context (we're TTC!!).
Also, DH's fortune cookie in our latest Chinese food order practically stole my reveal idea. "surprise, a welcome package is coming." - something like that. DH was like "hey, the cookie thinks you're pregnant." He knew I was AFing, but still. Stupid cookie.
I also find showers hard to go to. I haven't been to any since TTC, but I am planning one for march 9th. I was so excited about it and now I am struggling with planning it. (Is that weird?)
I also find showers hard to go to. I haven't been to any since TTC, but I am planning one for march 9th. I was so excited about it and now I am struggling with planning it. (Is that weird?)
Not weird at all - that would be really difficult. Do your best not to internalize - I would almost approach it like work, with lots of research and checklists.
I also find showers hard to go to. I haven't been to any since TTC, but I am planning one for march 9th. I was so excited about it and now I am struggling with planning it. (Is that weird?)
Not weird at all - that would be really difficult. Do your best not to internalize - I would almost approach it like work, with lots of research and checklists.
That's a great idea.
The party is almost planned, I just have to wait until closer to the date to figure out how much food that we need. Everything else is planned. (No games or anything as my friend is not into that stuff, so it has been pretty easy)
I think I am the first of my close friends contemplating ttc so I haven't had any jealousy yet. However if they did get pg soon id be jealous but very happy for them. I'm finally feeling back to normal and hoping for good things this cycle.
Post by annabear07 on Feb 12, 2013 12:37:58 GMT -5
My cycle was completely wacked this month whish resulted in very bad timing for BD'ing. It was complete with heavy spotting, feeling awful, then fine, then ovulating. Boo! But hey at least I ovulated two cycles in a row!!
DH woke me up at 1am feeling me up and wanting sex. I gave in and was probably half asleep throughout the deed. Whatever, he was satisfied and went back to sleep immediately after...jerk!
I'm excited it's Mardi Gras but I am mad that I didn't think ahead to plan anything special. I didn't even pull out my decorations or beads! ((Hugs)) to those who have to endure babyshowers right now soon enough it will be your turn!