I know it's been said before, but why do PMS symptoms mimic pregnancy symptoms? I am sitting here wondering if the cramps I have are because CD1 is around the corner or if it means something else.
For what it's worth, I broke my own "rule" and tested this AM on CD9. BFN. I expected nothing less, but still.
I think we're going to take a longer break TTC than we were going to originally. We've been TTA since my latest m/c in March and were going to start again in August. (everything I"ve been tested for with the RE has come back normal, so he said to just try again I guess). However, I'm currently on a steroid for some inflammation found in a colonoscopy, and I can't get pregnant on that steroid. It should be done in a month. But now I'm also hoping to get a new job I interviewed for last week, and if that happens, we'll probably not TTC again for at least 3 months into that job, so if I did manage to keep a pregnancy, I'd at least have FMLA after a year at the job. I was initially a little sad about it, but I really want this job, so I know it's for the best.
raangoli- completely agree about the pms symptoms. They drive me crazy every cycle. Keeping my fingers crossed that the cramps will be a good sign!
I think if this isn't our cycle then we might take a break from meds. We will still be TTCing but just unmedicated. This is my 4th cycle on Clomid and honestly, I don't really need to take it since all it does is regulate my ovulation (I ovulate on my own). I go to get bloodwork done Thursday and I'm going to talk to the nurse about my Metformin. I've been taking it now for a month but this past weekend it was just making me so sick. I barely left my bed because my stomach hurt so much.
“Life is not orderly. No matter how we try to make it so, right in the middle of it lose a leg, fall in love, drop a jar of applesauce.” - Natalie Goldberg
The RE said not to TTC this cycle since we're trying to figure out the issue for our RPL.
If everything goes well and we get pregnant next month, I will be due exactly when my SIL (H's sister) is getting married. I am supposed to be in the wedding. I don't want to delay getting pregnant, but I would hate to miss her wedding.
H says the wedding shouldn't be a factor in TTC, but, while I agree with him, I know he will feel shitty if we aren't there.
“Life is not orderly. No matter how we try to make it so, right in the middle of it lose a leg, fall in love, drop a jar of applesauce.” - Natalie Goldberg
Shoot me now! I ordered a package of Wondfo HPTs, but chose the slow shipping, because it wasn't a rush. I got a nursing necklace. Lol forever. Forgot I'd ordered Wondfos. Emailed Amazon, who told me to keep the necklace, after giving me the full name, address, and phone number of the person who actually ordered it. Totally my fault that I didn't point out (or remember, at that point) that I didn't get my item, but come on! So now I'm having to contact Amazon again to get my damn Wondfos. My chat explains it all, and the guy takes 10 minutes to track the GD package. OMG.
Love of my life baby boy born 11/11. One and done not by choice; 3 years of TTC yielded 4 MMC and 2 CPs, through 4 IUIs and 2 IVFs. Focusing on making the world a better place instead...and running.
Mushe - Whoa. WHOA. They gave you the info for the person who actually ordered the necklace you received in error? Not cool Amazon! And really, what are the chances you order HPTs but get the necklace instead? Cruel joke universe.
Post by callmehales on Jul 14, 2015 12:02:43 GMT -5
i waffle between giving up caffeine and booze for our IVF cycle, and wondering if the occasional beer or glass of wine will be the ONLY thing that keeps me sane.
Lol, scm1011! Thanks a lot, CVS. And yes, raangoli! So many WTFs. I emailed with the order #, and said I didn't order this, there's no gift receipt, and I think it was just mispackaged. Strangely, this is not the first time it's happened to me! I was shocked that they sent it; the CSR was trying to say this person must have ordered it as a gift for me. Derp.
The first time, I was doing an exchange with someone from my BMB, and Amazon sent this four pack of M&D wooden puzzles instead of her gift. Amazon expected me to PAY to ship it back to them. Uh, no.
Love of my life baby boy born 11/11. One and done not by choice; 3 years of TTC yielded 4 MMC and 2 CPs, through 4 IUIs and 2 IVFs. Focusing on making the world a better place instead...and running.
raangoli, I have pretty much the same thoughts every month. FX for you!
I'm annoyed that I was lazy about OPKs this month and have no idea when I ovulated. Am I 8DPO? 4DPO? Who knows! It just adds to my 2WW crazies.
My OB suggested that I could skip opks this month as a way to reduce my stress level. Ha! This is the exact reason why I know it would make me even more stressed.
ouokie - I just started metformin about a week ago. My doc had me start with 500/day and I'm supposed to work my way up to 1500. I've had a few rough moments so far, but not as sick as it sounds like you got. I hope it gets better!
I have had regular cycles since TTC. Last month was long. This month looks like I ovulated early. I can usually tell if I take my temperature in the evening while in bed. I thought I had this charting thing figured out, but I haven't gotten positive opks in two months. Since I ovulated late last month, I ran out of tests. I started early enough this cycle, but it was never quite dark enough to be a true positive. I am still a big proponent of charting and I am remarkably not stressed by the cycle.
I was considering starting opks later since I was consistently getting positives later in the cycle. I am glad I didn't. Lesson Learned: even if you have regular cycles, don't assume that a cycle will be the same as the past.
Same. And I'm never late. Oh and the ads on this site keep taunting me (getting ones for maternity wear).
It's the worst. Apparently sperm really screws up my cycle, but not in the pregnancy way.
Ugh. I'm 15 dpo and three days late with no pms symptoms but all tests are still negative. I'm half hopeful, half discouraged (trying to protect myself from inevitable disappointment). I think just trying to get pregnant may be messing with my cycle, it's such a mindfuck.
It's the worst. Apparently sperm really screws up my cycle, but not in the pregnancy way.
Ugh. I'm 15 dpo and three days late with no pms symptoms but all tests are still negative. I'm half hopeful, half discouraged (trying to protect myself from inevitable disappointment). I think just trying to get pregnant may be messing with my cycle, it's such a mindfuck.
I feel your pain. I'm 5 days late and 17dpo. I thought I had pregnancy symptoms last week but now I think it was just in my head. I'm waiting for af.
Ugh. I'm 15 dpo and three days late with no pms symptoms but all tests are still negative. I'm half hopeful, half discouraged (trying to protect myself from inevitable disappointment). I think just trying to get pregnant may be messing with my cycle, it's such a mindfuck.
I feel your pain. I'm 5 days late and 17dpo. I thought I had pregnancy symptoms last week but now I think it was just in my head. I'm waiting for af.
Here's to hoping we're both wrong and are actually knocked up.