Post # 1
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Newbee
Hi All,
This is the first month DH and I are TTC. Because I got sick and then he had a business trip, we only BD 3 times during my “fertile window” that I determined with a calendar and monitoring CM (sorry if that’s TMI). I just figured it wasn’t going to work out for us this month because I wasn’t charting, etc (we thought we’d take it easy the first few months). So AF is meant to come next weekend.
In the meantime, this week I’ve been feeling really really tired, have an incredible craving for rotisserie chickens like everyday, and started to have mildly tingly boobs. But I feel like this is all psychological. I’m trying not to get my hopes up so I won’t be disappointed by a BFN. I should say that last year I had a pregnancy that ended in miscarriage a little after 6 weeks and I had all kinds of stereotypical pregnancy symptoms (intensely sore boobs, low back pain, incredible fatigue), and the things I feel now are pretty minor compared to that. Also, that whole issue compounds my feelings of excitement/nervousness about TTC and probably makes me hypersensitive to any symptoms.
So what do you do to deal with this? I have been exercising and doing lots of work (I have a demanding job) and cooking to get my mind off of imagining and getting all worked up about the what if…Any tips???
Post # 3
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Newbee
Well I don’t want to fuel your nervous excitment even more than you have already but BD 3 times over your fertile window is deffinatly enough to get that BBP!! The 2ww is a killer, i usually pick a date (usually the day before AF is due!!) and then I test with a First responce and in the mean time I distract myself with whatever I can!! How many DPO are you now?? it sounds promising!! GL!!
Post # 4
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Buzzing bee
@iluvblueberries: (hugs) TWW 1st cycle twin!
AHHH I know how you feel to a tee. I’ve tried everything to keep my mind off testing, I’m experiencing a LOT of symptoms the past week or so though.
I’ve had cramps off and on for at least a week now, we BD’d every day/every other day during the times I felt I was ovulating. The past few days I’ve been fatigued out of my mind! A little dizzy. Lots of going to the bathroom and bigger boobs (not complaining about the extra ‘oomph’ though 😉 ). Yesterday the nausea I’ve been feeling twinge all week was in full force. I ate lightly, nothing unusual and found myself running to the bathroom later last night. I threw up a little… lots of nausea. O.O I feel perfectly fine other than that. Also, I feel a bit bloated. At first this week I thought it was maybe gas but it hasn’t gone away.
Hang in there. I’m waiting for this coming week to test, the week before aunt flo comes to visit. I’m reallllyyy hoping we both get a BFP! How cool would that be?
Post # 5
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Bumble bee
@iluvblueberries: Hi! I wish I had a cure, sadly I do not 🙁 I hope you get your BFP this cycle.
Post # 6
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Newbee
Thanks! I enjoy venting/having someone to understand my pain. I think DH thinks I’m crazy. I think I am around 8 days DPO (like I said, I didn’t chart with temps, etc. so I’m guesstimating). I guess we’ll have to just wait and see.
@SimplyChic — hoping you get your BFP!
Post # 7
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Buzzing bee
Same here, I was sick again for the second time in two days tonight. If I’m not experiencing morning sickness I don’t know what to think! 😉
I’m at least 8 days past O as well, it’s kind of hard figuring it’s my first cycle off the pill. I’m trying to keep busy with lots of projects in the meantime! Keep me posted.
Post # 8
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Newbee
Well I think AF is coming. Its supposed to be here tomorrow. Last night I had very light brown spotting and I still have it (but very light, only when I wipe (Sorry if TMI!)). I usually spot but a pinkish color before AF, so that is a little different, but I’m still assuming AF is coming. I do have some lower back pain for the past couple of days (also normal PMS symptom for me). The only weirdish thing I still have is excess saliva — I know that’s gross but its been an issue this past week. I also have fatigue, but I am wondering now if that’s also from PMS.
Anyway I took a First Response test this morning because my husband thought I should for peace of mind since we’re going to a beer festival today, and it came out negative. I suppose its possible that I’m still pregnant since technically my period isn’t late until after tomorrow, but I am thinking with the spotting maybe I’m not…
I’m a little disappointed but better luck next time! Hope all who want them get their BFPs!
Post # 9
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Worker bee
Just to help you stay optimistic, when I was preggers before our MC, I spotted for a couple days so I thought AF was on her way. She never OFFICIALLY came and I got a BFP! Good luck!!
Post # 10
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Bumble bee
@iluvblueberries: you’re not out till you’re out! PMS and early pregnancy share alot of the same symptoms (sadly!)
Post # 11
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Newbee
@Sea_bass & @jasonashley I know this is true! I suppose I should be optimistic. But I’m nervous about that…if there is no AF in the next few days I’ll test again…
Post # 12
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Bumble bee
@iluvblueberries: Well done for holding out 🙂 I shope she doesn’t show! Fingers crossed!
Post # 13
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Buzzing bee
Oh I’m sorry 🙁 I agree…. Wait a few days more it might not be AF. Hoping for a BFP for you yet! I’m trying to hold out til the 14th like some of the other bees on the October POAS
Post # 14
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Newbee
AF came this afternoon. I’m a little disappointed, but I’m also glad that its right on time and I don’t have to deal with possibly long cycles, etc. And I got to take full advantage of the beer festival 🙂
Til next month! Good luck to you gals!