ok, so.......

[borntobemummy]

I'm having heaps of pregnancy symptoms!
Just need to get them down:
- sore boobs (I am BFing, but they're not normally sore)
- feeling hot
-feeling tired
-feeling sick
-bloating
-lower belly cramping
- more frequent toilet trips (both kinds)

I had symptoms of O about 2 weeks ago, so I very well could be now. I got a :bfn: on Wednesday, and haven't tested again since. And I still haven't had AF back since DS was born.

I just wanted to get that all out, so I can come back and see and add to it as more things come up, thanks for letting me get it off my chest, it's been driving me crazy going through my head:rolleyes:

[borntobemummy]

I did another test on Saturday (not FMU) and it was negative:thumbsdown: and then yesterday, I got Mastitis which got really bad really quick, I got antibiotics and am getting on top of it now. But maybe that explains the symptoms I was experiencing?

[bronny-jane]

ouch mastitis sucks.... take it easy

[borntobemummy]

thanks, funny it's the first time I've had it after about 18 months (combined) of Bfing! It's a lot better today, my b@@b just feels really sore like it is bruised, feeding doesn't hurt, only when he whacks or headbutts me. But I was soo sick and sore yesterday, I couldn't move all day.

[bronny-jane]

yeah it knocks you around.... you'll be feeling good in no time....

[borntobemummy]

I'm feeling so much better now:thumbsup:

I had a lot of cramping around my right ovary again today..weird, because it is just over 2 weeks since I had the same cramping on the right side which I thought was O:confused: oh, well, I guess we'll just have to wait and see how it progresses.

this is kinda turning into a TTC diary, I didn't want to do one because, we aren't really trying, we're just not not trying:p anyway, it will be good to keep track of my returning fertility and see what happens

[jaydensmum]

Im sorry it wasnt a bfp for you! :hugs: Mastitis is the worst thing, it makes you feel horrible. I hope you feel better soon and good luck for a bfp next time!! :fingerscrossed:

[borntobemummy]

thanks Naomi:hugs:

I'm feeling almost 100% better today, so it was only bad for 1 day, that's not too bad.

well, today, I still have lower belly cramping and nausea and a feeling like AF is about to come...this may go on for months yet:rolleyes: I think that's what happenned after I had DD, I started getting symptoms when she was about 5 months, then didn't get my first AF until she was 11 months!!

[borntobemummy]

this right ovary pain is still happenin and it's driving me nuts! It's just soo confusing to have the same pain 2 weeks ago, then nothing for 2 weeks and then the same thing again:confused:

[rach79]

Hopefully you get your :bfp:

I am going through similar things at the moment I think I have a week till Af is due but I am having a few little signs which I dont want to read too much into in case its just pre AF symtoms, I am really bloated have been for about 3 days but today I have some new signs, AF type cramping which I have to keep checking as I am also feeling wet down there, feel groggy, sharp tingling pains in my boobies - mainly my left one? and have a couple of times today where I felt nausea

[borntobemummy]

all the best for your BFP Rach!!

today, I still feel pain in my lower belly, I also feel really yuck, run-down and emotionally flat. I actually feel like I have AF already, that tired felling and also increased discharge. I've had one AF in almost 3 years, so my memory is not the best:rolleyes:

[borntobemummy]

well, I woke up in the middle of the night and again this morning with diarhea (never know how to spell that one:rolleyes: ) which is weird, unless it is food poisonning. When I was pregnant with DS, I woke up like that most days, it was my form of morning sickness.. so, there might be another sypmtom:rolleyes: this guessing game may go on for months! I think I will do a hpt every Saturday, seeing as I did one last Saturday... and see what happens, I bought 10 cheapies off Ebay:o

[borntobemummy]

well, woke up sick again with diarrhea:thumbsdown: been feeling yucky and faint all day..not nice, thank God, DH was home today, he is so wonderful with me and the kidletsValentine

[borntobemummy]

well, I woke up sick again this morning.. I was going to test on saturdays but really didn't feel pregnant at all or any need to test. Throughout the day though, I strarted feeling faint and weak, I was turned off foods and smells were really strong and making me feel sick, and I had a bad headache (symptoms I had with both DD and DS) so as it got to the afternoon I was more and more convinced that I should test. I did the test and it was :bfn: , man this is confusing!! I am happy to be or not be pregnant, but I'm frustrated because I'm just trying to figure out my body and it keeps playing tricks on me. The test was a little funny though, it had pink streaks through where the positive line should be for the whole ten minutes and as only now faded away after half an hour:confused:

[borntobemummy]

ETA: just had a closer look at the test and there is a faint :bfp: :rolleyes: ..............:o

see here (http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?t=120020)

[borntobemummy]

I woke up again with diarrhea:banghead: what is going on, I've had it at least twice a day for the last 4 days!! what could it be??

[borntobemummy]

6 days now:rolleyes: this is just weird, can't be food poisoning now can it. I think I might test again, can't do FMU due to this problem, might do one when DD wakes up. I'll b back

[borntobemummy]

I'm back now........:bfn: :thumbsdown:

[rynosmum]

Maybe a trip to the Doc and get a blood test done. At least then you'll know for sure whether or not you may be pregnant.

Best of luck - this must be driving you insane :hair:

[V8]

How annoying, i hope you find out sooner or later what's happening with your body.

[borntobemummy]

thanks girlies...weird hey:rolleyes:

[borntobemummy]

ok, the diarrhea has finally stopped:smiliedance: I had more symptoms yesterday thouh, to add to my confusion:rolleyes: I had shortness of breath (something I used to get when pregnant), I felt quite nauseas on and off and I spilt something on my tummy (I know weird, but I always did that when PG too:o )

[borntobemummy]

ok, the diarrhea has finally stopped:smiliedance:

looks like I spoke too soon:rolleyes: what is going on?? I did another hpt yesterday and it was :bfn: I'm pretty satisfied I'm not pregnant now, but this is just weird:confused:

I have have EWCM yesterday and today, DH and I BD last night, so maybe I'll be testing again after 2 weeks;)

[catalicious]

Do you still have the pain on the right hand side???


Just be really careful if you do ecspecially if it getrs worse very quickly...


Maybe a trip to te doctors is in order..??

Just to see whats up.... and check that pain......

[borntobemummy]

Do you still have the pain on the right hand side???


..

hi there:wave: love the new name!!

umm, no the pain has gone now, I really think my body is just re-aligning itself to be fertile again.

[catalicious]

TY!!! Ok thats cool ust wanted to make 100% you where okies!!

Hope you are well and hope you are pregnant soon!!

[borntobemummy]

ok, I'm now getting stong pain mainly on the right side again, but also a little on the left. Might be time to see a doctor:o

[jaydensmum]

Maybe you should go to the dr. :yes: It might be gastro, i had that last week, its horrible. I hope it is a :bfp: for you though!!! :fingerscrossed: :yes:

[borntobemummy]

still cramping on and off today:(

[borntobemummy]

more funny cramping today too, all over now, not just on the right anymore. Also, I have increased CM

[borntobemummy]

I have have EWCM yesterday and today, DH and I BD last night, so maybe I'll be testing again after 2 weeks;)

well it's now 13 days since then. I tested 2 days ago and got the faintest faintest line, I saw it before 10 minutes and it is still there (but really faint, don't know if DH will be able to see it)

I tested again this morning FMU and another really faint line, this time before 5 minutes.

I'm not getting my hopes up, because they really are very faint.

But it is 13 days after EWCM and BD. And last time with DS I got a very faint line at 14DPO

[borntobemummy]

well, looks like I just got a :bfp: :smiliedance: Now I just have to wait til they get darker

[catalicious]

well, looks like I just got a :bfp: :smiliedance: Now I just have to wait til they get darker




Thats great news!!!

Congratulations Joelle!!!

Im sooo excited for you!!!

[kittykatz]

YAY! i just read your post all the way through - mostly because you sound exactly like me at the moment! Congratulations!

I have mostly typical AF symptoms but i am only 23 days into my cycle (8 DPO) but i didn't realise some of them can be preg/implantation symptoms, and there are a few i've never had before...

Cramping (mild)
dizzy
nauseous
incredibly sleepy
really full feeling breasts
lower back pain
increased appetite.

if it wasn't so early in my cycle i would 100% believe it was AF, but i am TRYING to keep positive..... your :bfp: gives me hope!

[borntobemummy]

I had a stronger :bfp: this morning:smiliedance:

Yay!! I'm pregnant:smiliedance: :eek: :laughing:

symptoms:
- sore b@@bs
- achey lower belly
-bleeding nose
- thirsty and hungry
- not put off by smell of coffee (usually hate it)
- DS feeding more often

[borntobemummy]

some more symptoms while they're fresh in my mind:
- nausea
- slow regrowth of leg hair
- really sleepy

[4tiggers]

CONGRATULATIONS, THAT IS GREAT NEWS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY :smiliedance: .

All the best for the next 9 months.

[catalicious]

SO how far do you think you might be joelle???

[borntobemummy]

SO how far do you think you might be joelle???

it must be really early given how faint the tests are, probably just on 4 weeks. I'll probably do a dating scan in a month or something to find out an EDD for sure

[borntobemummy]

ok, so 5 positive Pregnows later, I get a negative Fottel this morning:banghead: I can call for blood test results at 10 am, I'm really scared:(

[CrackleNPop]

Born to be mummy:
Ive got everything crossed for you. :fingerscrossed: Im about to head out for the day but as soon as i get home, ill be login on to see your results.
Keep positive, one test against five others. The odds are good. :hugs:

[borntobemummy]

thank you:hugs:

this is really doing my head in:banghead: we weren't expecting to get pregnant this soon after DS, but it was a pleasant surprise...now my heart is invested in it:( The thing I'm dreading the most is a chemical pregnancy

[Refresh]

Good luckJoelle and Thebas, I'll be praying:hugs:

[borntobemummy]

Good luckJoelle and Thebas, I'll be praying:hugs:

thankyou so much Katie, that's really what we need:hugs: I keep standing on Exodus 23:25-26


25 Worship the LORD your God, and his blessing will be on your food and water. I will take away sickness from among you, 26 and none will miscarry or be barren in your land. I will give you a full life span.

[juzzy]

I have been reading you other thread and just wanted to say good luck and :hugs:

[borntobemummy]

I still have a lot of the symptoms:
-bleeding/stuffed nose
-nausea
-feeling hot
-tired
-hungry/thirsty
-achey lower belly

[borntobemummy]

ok, I give up:banghead: :crying:

I'm going to say to myself that I'm NOT pregnant, this whole saga is messing with me too much!

So, I have just had 7 false positives, and a host of symptoms. Maybe something is really wrong with me? DH is worried. I've been almost fainting and feeling so yuck a lot of the time. I still have all the symptoms mentioned in the last post, plus really sore (.)(.)s.
DH put his hand on my tummy and prayed for me last night and he felt little flutters!!:eek: I'm chalking it down to gas, I just can't take anymore false hope.

So, I am not pregnant, if I end up to be, it will be a pleasant surprise:(

[Baldie's Mum]

hun i am sending you loads of :hugs: ......

Stay strong!

[CrackleNPop]

Lots of Big Hugs to You. :hugs:
Im thinking of you. :yes:

[KatiesMum]

:hugs: for you

[daisy4300]

Hey hun,
have you been to the doc yet to check if it's ectopic yet? I've been following your other post as well. The pains you had could well be related. It sounds like your going out of your head with the uncertainty, i would be too. It will put your mind at ease and theres def something going on with all the symptoms your experiencing.

[borntobemummy]

the soonest I can go to the doctor would be Friday, so if I'm still feeling the way I am, then I'll go. DH has been so worried, I hope nothing serious is wrong:(
oh, and thanks everyone for your hugs and thoughts, it means a lot:yes:

[daisy4300]

:hugs::hugs::hugs: I'm sure everything will be clear soon. Our thoughts are with you darl.

[borntobemummy]

I've come down with mastitis, so we went to the doctor this morning, I've got antibiotics, so hopefully, we've caught it early.

It was a new doctor and I told him everything that has been going on with me as well. He was much better than the last doctor, he said that it is impossible for me to get a positive hpt unless it detects hcg. So, he was confused about the negative blood test. I did another blood test today and will get the results tomorrow. He also is testing for thyroid and infection and hormones I think. If it is negative, he will send me for an ultrasound and take it from there. There is obviously something happening with me and he wants to sort it out. I feel much better this time, and I'm happy to be on my way to getting some answers. Oh, and this doctor is also trained in obstetrics!

[KatiesMum]

At least that is a step in the right direction - maybe now you will get some answers ......


:fingerscrossed:

[borntobemummy]

Just got back from the doctors. The new doctor had just finished his shift before we got there so we saw another doctor, and he was not very nice.

My blood test showed I'm not pregnant and everything is normal except for I have a slightly elevated cholesterol level. He said I need to lose weight, about 30kgs:eek: I didn't think I was that big:gloomy:

I asked him why I was feeling so sick all the time. He then checked my blood pressure and it was low 100/60, so that's why I feel faint and nauseas all the time

We went to a health food shop next to ask how I can lose weight and they were surprised the doctor told me to lose weight when I was breastfeeding. They told me some tings I can do that will help.So, we are going to make some changes in this house now

[reAllytee]

You arent that big plus you are b/f, what a rude man :shame:

Try & see if you can go back to see the other doctor hun & discuss things with him. You are more than likely going to get answers from him as well as he look into things more than this bloke !

I really hope you get some answers soon & things get back on track so the next miracle can arrive soon :hugs:

[borntobemummy]

thanks Ally:hugs: DH keeps reminding me that we should go back to the other doctor. I've been so down since yesterday, I just hate feeling so down about the way I look, it eats into everything:(

On, a positive note, now that I'm not pregnant, we are back to 'not preventing'. I noticed slippery CM today and had some cramps on my right side and we BD'd. I just wanted to write that so I can keep track of things. This has really become like a TTC journal, only better because people can respond;)

[IAdoreYou]

thank you:hugs:

this is really doing my head in:banghead: we weren't expecting to get pregnant this soon after DS, but it was a pleasant surprise...now my heart is invested in it:( The thing I'm dreading the most is a chemical pregnancy

:hugs:
I just had a chemical pregnancy. Still waiting on AF to arrive here .. I also was worried somethng was wrong with me this cycle, I just felt "OFF" like I was dying .. very weird ..very weird we experienced the same thing, I then started getting BFP's and my hcg was 2, now I'm getting BFN's :( dont feel pregnant after 2 days of headaches, but still very high temps ...

Definately sounds like a chemical pregnancy. So sorry.

[borntobemummy]

I think I may have ovulated 2 nights ago (18/12). I've had lot's of CM and a definite sharp right ovary pain. I've still got lot's of CM and we might BD tonight. Still no PPAF, so just trying to read the times:cool:

[borntobemummy]

so, if I did ovulate on the 18th, that would make me 4dpo now, but my sense of smell has gone into overdrive:confused: which is so weird as it is usually my first symptom:confused:

[borntobemummy]

something is up, I do feel pregnant or it could be the return of AF approaching. I'm now 8dpo (if it was o) I want to wait until at least 14dpo, hopefully more if I can to avoid faint results and guessing like last time. I've had increased CM, increased sense of smell (the iron in my breastmilk was smelling so strong at the last feed. And I've had niggling pains and stretching feelings in my lower belly. I also have a strong feeling we will have a baby next year. Only time will tell:cool:

eta: oh and I've been really thirsty, and going t the toilet a lot

[borntobemummy]

5 more days to test!:fingerscrossed: I had an x-ray today and I told the radiographer that I might be pregnant and he put a lead apron on me.

I forgot to mention my face has been breaking out too and today I have sore b**bs.

[borntobemummy]

I was sick this morning with diarrhea, another symptom to add to the list. The smell thing is very strong and since last night it is really hurting to breastfeed.

I have the strongest feeling that I'm pregnant, but at the same time I don't want to get my hopes up like I have so many times before. Only time will tell:)

[borntobemummy]

for the last three days I've felt quite bloated and the last 2 nights I had to get up in the night to pee, which is really unusual for me even when pregnant.

[borntobemummy]

I'm struggling a lot with waiting until Tuesday before I test. Part of me wants to do it right now, but another part wants to wait as long as possible. I feel so strongly that something is up that I wouldn't be surprised if it is a BFP but pretty upset if it is BFN. I don't want to be in this position, I want to be happy either way like I was before. I also have a feeling that I could be further along after ovulation by 1-2 weeks, I remember a time when I had heaps of EWCM and we BD'd, but I just can't pinpoint when that was.
I only have one internet cheapie test left and I'm planning to buy more if it's BFN or buy a confirm brand one if BFP, to confirm and as a keepsake.
So, now I don't know if I should test tomorrow or hold out until Tuesday, what to do, what to do:confused:

[borntobemummy]

I tossed and turned this morning whether or not to test today with my FMU, I ended up deciding to test and I ordered more tests from Ebay. I reasoned it out that by doing the test, I wouldn't have all this anxiety until the new ones arrive. Anyway, the test is pretty much BFN at this stage as expected, however, I do see a shadow of something on there. So now, I can relax and wait until the new tests arrive, by then I should be able to know for sure.

[34me]

I dont think you will relax lol I have been reading your journey so far and it seems like you really want this :yes: the trouble is what if you start giving yourself symptoms because you think about it so much? I have heard you can do that. I think you should get a different brand of test if you have not already as you seem to always get shadows and faint second lines. I like first response, they gave me a positive at 3 weeks pregnant according to my scan :) good luck :fingerscrossed:

[emmwill]

I only had shadows on the internet cheapies but when i got a better brand there was a definate line straight away Good luck:fingerscrossed:

[borntobemummy]

thanks girls for taking the time to read and offer support. I'm wary of buying proper tests at this stage as I still haven't had my first period since having DS and I'm just guessing what might be happening with my body. The plan is to keep using the cheapies until I see another line, then buying a more expensive test.

So now, it is good I don't have that test sitting in the drawer daring me to take it. I am forced to wait until the new ones arrive, I feel very relaxed about it. I've got the framework in my mind now that I'm probably not pregnant, so either way is ok with me..that's the place I like to be.

Last night I felt like AF was just about to arrive, a feeling that I have almost forgotten (I've had only one AF in the last 3 years:eek:). But no blood, just more CM. I don't want to read too much into things, but something definitely is going on as I believe it was in October when I had those false positives. I think it takes the body a few months to get back on track.

Right now as I type I feel like I have AF (but I don't), weird:confused:

Anyway, I'll be back to update soon;)

[borntobemummy]

I still really feel like I have AF, especially when I go to the toilet. I still have extra CM, maybe I'm ovulating now?

[Frazzled]

Get to it then!:laughing::fingerscrossed::babydust2:

[borntobemummy]

the tests arrived yesterday... :bfn: oh well, at least I know. We're in no hurry, now back to observing what my body is doing;)

[borntobemummy]

more weird symptoms to add;)

- I've been crying heaps, I was in hysterics when I saw part of a documentary and they were testing lab rats and killed them to test their spinal cords:crying: I'm usually not one to cry easily at things I see/hear. And I've cried a couple more times since then

- We BD'd yesterday and my stomach cramped up at the end like it used to when pregnant.

- oh and I've been super thirsty for water and I usually don't drink any water, but I can't seem to quench this thirst


why can't preg symptoms only show when pregnant?!:rolleyes: It would make all this a lot easier:doh:

[borntobemummy]

I've been feeling down the last couple of days for no particular reason, I've been teary and snappy. And I keep feeling nausea on and off with some headaches. And I feel pulling/crampy feelings on the sides of my lower belly especially if I cough or laugh or get up quickly.

why does it have to be so confusing:(

[borntobemummy]

I am so incredibly nauseas right now... I'm so tempted to test in the morning:o

[aphrodeity]

Borntobemummy, it sounds so promising for you! Good luck for when you do test!! :fingerscrossed::babydust2::babydust2::babydust2:

[borntobemummy]

I caved and tested this morning :no::thumbsdown::bfn:

I know I'm not supposed to be reading into everything, I'm really trying not to. Maybe the tests are wrong?:p

I think I will just accept it as a BFN until I start to have more symptoms again:yes:

[Manxie]

Just wanted to say that I used internet cheapies which were meant to be extra sensative. I got two BFN's. Two days later I tested (day af due) with a "proper" test and got my BFP.

[borntobemummy]

I think I got a false positive again this morning. I really didn't want to test but my BBs have been soo sore and covered in veins and I've been getting that quick stretchy feeling when I stand up too fast.
The line was faintly there straight away, but as the test dried, it revealed a couple of indents at the bottom of the test region. the line is barely visible now:no:

[34me]

go get yourself a good test, I think those internet ones are giving too many false positives. I found first response best, I know they are about $15 for two, but they gave me my earliest correct positive :)

[missjane2005]

ive just read all ur posts in here lol. i no how ur feeling! except for the tests i didnt get any positives, my DS is only 5months old but AF hasnt returned i think cos i havent had it i just thought i was pregnant and got symptoms because i thought i was pregnant.
But the last few days ive been feeling a little sick, it drives u crazy dosent it?

[borntobemummy]

it drives u crazy dosent it?

yep:yes: sure does! lol

Hopefully I'll be able to relax a little more as time goes by, we are not using any contraception indefinitely, so it will always be a possibility;)

[borntobemummy]

go get yourself a good test, I think those internet ones are giving too many false positives. I found first response best, I know they are about $15 for two, but they gave me my earliest correct positive :)

I know I know... I just don't want to waste money unnecessarily. I will buy some if I become really convinced I could be pregnant

[34me]

you seem to be wondering all the time though. and testing all the time too. If I were you I would wait til acouple of days before your period and test with a decent test every month or whatever. all this testing has got to be doing your head in.

[borntobemummy]

you seem to be wondering all the time though. and testing all the time too. If I were you I would wait til acouple of days before your period and test with a decent test every month or whatever. all this testing has got to be doing your head in.

it's because my periods haven't returned after having DS, anything could happen anytime

[missjane2005]

Thats the most annoying part not knowing when u would be due!
sorry i just wanted to be part of ur thread :wave:

[borntobemummy]

Thats the most annoying part not knowing when u would be due!
sorry i just wanted to be part of ur thread :wave:

no problem, welcome:wave:

[34me]

oh no periods. hmm well i dont know but I would hate to be in your situation. i coudnt stand always testing and worrying and thinking every little thing was a symptom, oh hang on I still do that now :laughing:

[borntobemummy]

oh no periods. hmm well i dont know but I would hate to be in your situation. i coudnt stand always testing and worrying and thinking every little thing was a symptom, oh hang on I still do that now :laughing:

:laughing: for the most part I don't think about it, really I don't:p It's just when different things happen within me or I start feeling really sick that I take notice. I don't know why I need to know anyway, it wouldn't matter if I found out a few weeks into it anyway... I really should relax more.
Another reason that might explain why I want to know is that I've had 2 unwanted c-sections, so the next one will be a VBA2C which is very complicated where I live. I will need a lot of time to prepare and fight just to give birth:rolleyes: I am preparing now by researching, but yeah, it will be tough when the time comes.

[missjane2005]

so it is possible to have VBA2C?

[borntobemummy]

so it is possible to have VBA2C?

definitely:thumbsup::thumbsup: it's actually much safer than a repeat c-section:yes:

today I'm having some possible O cramping on my lower left side

[PurpleButterfly4]

Hey, 'borntobemummy'. it sounds like your body is playing tricks on you while it is getting back to "normal" cycle.
I went off the Pill end of August & my cycle has only gotten back to normal this month.
I'm sure with having had a baby, your body is racing with hormones & prob telling your body silly messages.
I too thought I was pregnant last month, but I talked myself into a few of the symptons cause I was wanting to be preg for Xmas.
I would also check with your GP about the diaherra thing, cause that doesn't sound natural. May be it is something your eating that your insides are sensitive to.
My sister got a few of the symptons you were saying, sore boobs, temps, cramping, when she got mastitis. Just check that you don't have infection.
Also, it seems like you're thinking too much about all this, so that would be making you stressed. Which is where some of the symptons could be coming from - diaherra, cramping, tiredness.
Don't worry so much & take care of yourself.!!
(may be if this all happens next month, take it as if your body is having its period. However, for some reason you're not bleeding.)

[borntobemummy]

just for the record....:bfn: tonight

[mim]

I'm sorry you got a BFN :hugs:

Have you thought about temping and charting? At least then you'd have more of an idea what's going on, and know if and when you ovulate.
Wishing you luck for #3!

[borntobemummy]

I'm sorry you got a BFN :hugs:

Have you thought about temping and charting? At least then you'd have more of an idea what's going on, and know if and when you ovulate.
Wishing you luck for #3!

thanks:hugs: I'll have to see what that would involve, I don't want to get too tied down as we are not really trying, just not preventing. But it could be helpful:detective:

[mim]

Check out fertility friend. It would involve taking your temp at the same time every morning and then entering on a chart.
hehe has to be better than wondering all the time! :D
But truly I do hope you hit the jackpot soon :yes:

[borntobemummy]

another BFN last night. It really feels like the first AF is making her way very soon.....we'll see:cool:

[MEKISS]

Borntobemummy- just wanted to say I feel exactly the same as you atm, my AF is due today or tomorrow, I have been having mild cramping for the last 3 days, I can smell heaps better than what I used to, feel sick, not hungry, weeing like every 30mins & I had a dream last night that I gave birth to a little boy named Sam. I have resisted the urge to test so far, I will wait until the weekend and see how I go, trying not to read too much into things, however this month I have felt a lot more calm in myself & more positive. I really hope someone gets a BFP soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :fingerscrossed:

[Yummy_Mummy]

:fingerscrossed: good luck getting your :bfp: & let us know how you go :D

[borntobemummy]

last night DH was bugging me to make a baby, but I was too tired. I had EWCM last night and this morning and we finally BD this morning, then I had pretty strong ovulation type cramps. So...watch this space in about 2 weeks time;)

[borntobemummy]

I'm going to test on Friday or Saturday which will be 14/15 DPO (or what might have been O anyway).

[MilkOnTap]

Ohhh - I'm so excited for you BTBM!!! :hugs:

I hope you get your BFP!

[borntobemummy]

Ohhh - I'm so excited for you BTBM!!! :hugs:

I hope you get your BFP!

why thank you:D

[borntobemummy]

DH and I both dreamt I was pregnant last night:cool:

[borntobemummy]

I tested this morning and it was :bfn::thumbsdown: oh well, we'll see what will happen next. I'm feeling peace about leaving when and how many babies we have up to God, I think it was just about the best decision we made.:goodvibes:

[borntobemummy]

- I feel soo tired
- my face has broken out a little bit
- I feel really hot
- my b**bs and nipples are hurting so much
- my nose is stuffed up
- I've been really thirsty

[giveitago]

- I feel soo tired
- my face has broken out a little bit
- I feel really hot
- my b**bs and nipples are hurting so much
- my nose is stuffed up
- I've been really thirsty


did you get af?

have you tested again?

[borntobemummy]

no AF, I thought it was coming all weekend I had AF cramps. But, if I'm pregnant, why did I get a BFN on Friday?

more symptoms I thought of:
- AF cramps
- bleeding nose
- leaking milk, which is really weird, for some reason I woke up engorged:confused: I am still BFing, but this just doesn't happen

[grass is always greener]

I wish you all the very best. I have read your posts and i am crossing everything for you.

[Charlotte & Georgia's Mummy]

I would try testing again.

I tested the friday before af was due (on the tues) last dec and got a bfn. Then tested again mon night cos I felt like a glass of wine and thought "just in case" and got a bfp!! Not sure why it happened like this, but fingers crossed for you it will happen for you too!!

[borntobemummy]

I think I will be testing again

[borntobemummy]

I got a confirm test and it was BFN:no: so at least we know for sure now. I wonder what is happening with my body then? Why can't we just have symptoms when we ARE pregnant. Symptoms mean absolutely nothing for me now, 2 pink lines are the only things to depend on.

[SassyMummy]

This happened to me recently, with many symptoms including a 4-day-late period... but without a BFP. It's so annoying!

I think we should have an inbuilt pregnancy-testing system (like push on your belly button and the result pops into your head...lol).

[borntobemummy]

This happened to me recently, with many symptoms including a 4-day-late period... but without a BFP. It's so annoying!

I think we should have an inbuilt pregnancy-testing system (like push on your belly button and the result pops into your head...lol).

lol:p

well, the symptoms are still here! I woke up in a puddle of milk:o:confused:

[borntobemummy]

I just went back to look at all the dates that I felt symptoms, the seems to be a pattern of roughly every 2 weeks:detective:
31/8
15/9
2/10
20/10
18/12
1/`1
20/1
7/2
25/2

[Yummy_Mummy]

was there no symptoms in november at all??

just curious :)

[borntobemummy]

was there no symptoms in november at all??

just curious :)

that's when I broke my arm, I was pretty distracted by that pain at the time

[borntobemummy]

I don't know if it's because of my overly stressful night physically and emotionally, but my left ovary area is cramping pretty badly...ow!




just did a hpt, bfn, no surprises there, I was just busting to go, I had all these cramps and the internet cheapies just arrived yesterday:o

[Yummy_Mummy]

was the BFN with an internet cheapie?

i have heard people say that they are reliable & alot of people haven't got a BFP with them..thats only what i have heard :D so has anyone had a BFP with them??

sorry about your BFN but dont give up hope :D

[borntobemummy]

I just did another hpt and a line came up straight away, but I can't see if it has colour to it, it is really light. It stayed the whole time and didn't get darker.:confused::confused: What do I make of this, how could it be an evap when the test is still wet??

[borntobemummy]

here is a pic (http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/borntobemummy/100_0990.jpg) of the test. I had to edit the colour and tone to get it to show up the best.

[MilkOnTap]

OMG - you are SOOOO pregnant!

woot woot!!!

[borntobemummy]

OMG - you are SOOOO pregnant!

woot woot!!!

:o:p you reckon? I'm getting so nervous

[♥Heaven Sent♥]

I can see the line,have you had af back yet?

Congrats! Hey you might be joining us in the Nov thread :smiliedance:

[borntobemummy]

I can see the line,have you had af back yet?


no AF since DS was born



Congrats! Hey you might be joining us in the Nov thread :smiliedance:

I hope so!

[♥Heaven Sent♥]

Wow thats pretty cool,hope it is a :bfp: for you

[borntobemummy]

symptoms:

- AF type feeling in lower belly
- itchy c/s scar
- face is breaking out
- sore (.)(.)s
- DS not BFing as long

[cmd'smum]

looks like a :bfp: to me :yes: congrats :smiliedance::babydust2:

[borntobemummy]

I'm so dumb, I just did another one:doh: I was busting and I just did it. The line if it is there is way lighter. I should wait for fmu:doh::rolleyes: I've been drinking pepsi max all day too.

[borntobemummy]

it was another false positive:gloomy: BFN this morning:thumbsdown: it feels like history is repeating itself

[HelenHasTwins]

:hugs: so so sorry darl....I know what those false positives are all about....but you never know...did you go to the loo much last night...that can effect the test the next morning?

[borntobemummy]

thanks:hugs: I did go a couple of times and had watermelon last night. But I refuse to get my hopes up again, I might try again in a few days

[HelenHasTwins]

good idea:thumbsup:

[borntobemummy]

I prayed for you last night:hugs: thanks for your support

[HelenHasTwins]

You are welcome:hugs: the funny thing is that my af is 4 days late, but my cycles have been getting longer every month for the last 3 months....if they are not here in a couple more days I might go get one of those evil hpt's....I am not stressing because I know disappointment all to well....I will just wait and see....

I hope your day is not too gloomy, make sure you sit in the lovely sun today and have a cup of tea...always makes me feel better:hugs:

[Yummy_Mummy]

:hugs: im sorry to hear it was a false positive..many hugs to you :hugs: :hugs: but i would try again in a few days just to be sure since you had 2 positives! would be different if you only had the 1...

Thinking of you hun & sending :babydust2: you way

fingers crossed for you helen that you get the BFP that you have been waiting for :D

[MilkOnTap]

it was another false positive:gloomy: BFN this morning:thumbsdown: it feels like history is repeating itself

Ohhh - BTBM :hugs:

That sucks. It really does suck :hissy:

I'm so so sorry - I really thought you hit the jackpot this time :gloomy:

Back to the drawing board huh... :babydust2:

[borntobemummy]

my c/s scar has been really bugging me lately, either it is stinging, or itchy or I have had deep crampy pains inside.

[borntobemummy]

I'm feeling so frustrated lately that the chance of falling pregnant is so slim now because I don't have my periods back. DS is starting to sleep through the night a bit more often lately, so hopefully that will trigger things in that department. I'm freaked out at the prospect of another child knowing how hard it is with just two, but my desire/yearning for more is just so strong. I think my username is true for me, it's just ingrained in my very nature to be a mother. I pray that God will give me the patience, strength and capacity to live life to the fullest as a mother.

[borntobemummy]

another faint line today:hair: these blasted tests!!!

[Disney Baby]

How come you don't just get a blood test?

[cmd'smum]

Perhaps this test is the one :fingerscrossed::babydust2::thumbsup:

[borntobemummy]

How come you don't just get a blood test?


Perhaps this test is the one :fingerscrossed::babydust2::thumbsup:

I just don't believe these faint lines anymore, it has to be dark before I will let myself get excited.

[borntobemummy]

I was walking around the shops today with lots of stomach cramping, really sore back and my face feels hot. I all of a sudden had a weird feeling 'I'm pregnant' I also have sore b**bs and generally feel just like I did when pregnant:confused:
I just did a hpt now when we got home and it was BFN. When I went to the toilet to take the test, I noticed a big glob of discharge on my undies (a little bigger than a 20c coin) I smelt it and it didn't smell like urine.
So, something is really going on wit my body, maybe AF is coming really soon!

[reAllytee]

Thats CM !!!!

You are ovulating now is the time !!!!

Quick grab B !!!!!

:p

[SorenLorensen]

maybe thats why shes not online ;):laughing:

[borntobemummy]

Thats CM !!!!

You are ovulating now is the time !!!!

Quick grab B !!!!!




maybe thats why shes not online :laughing:

:laughing::laughing::laughing: I wish:rolleyes: he's already asleep!

It wasn't clear, it was kinda yellowy, not sure what that means. I'm still feeling off.


eta: I ended up waking him up ;)

[borntobemummy]

I'm feeling really off tonight. I went to bed at about 7:30, now I'm back down here. I feel like AF is just about to arrive, not that I can really remember what that is like. I've only had one AF in 3 and a 1/2 years!

[borntobemummy]

These stomach cramps have not stopped, I've been feeling icky and in pain most of the time the last three days. My back is also aching, my nose is stuffed, I have had a headache yesterday and today. DH keeps commenting "are you sure you're not pregnant?" Maybe that faint line wasn't a false one this time? When we BD'd it felt different in there, DH noticed as well. I feel like I'm ovulating, but how long do O symptoms go on? Or I feel like I'm just about to get AF but nothing yet.

ETA: I have a stronger sense of smell again and sore b**bs.
DH and I BD'd the last two nights


what could this be?

[TheMamma]

Oooh BTBM - I hope so.....can you test again?

[borntobemummy]

DH was even bugging me to retest! I tested this afternoon with a pregnosis clear and not even a sign of a line at all:no:
The cramping is continuing as with most of the other things. I've also been peeing very frequently and not drinking much.

[Refresh]

Not wanting to be a downer....but I felt like I was pregnant for a few weeks before AF returned after Tayla (she was around 13 months I think.) I had cramping and tightening for ages and my tummy would get all bloated and I would wee heaps and even feel sick...it must have jsut been the hormones....I also had the discharge:o

If it is AF, I guess the good news is that you will soon have more of an idea about your cycles and that next baby might not be too far off, God permitting!:hugs:

[borntobemummy]

Not wanting to be a downer....but I felt like I was pregnant for a few weeks before AF returned after Tayla (she was around 13 months I think.) I had cramping and tightening for ages and my tummy would get all bloated and I would wee heaps and even feel sick...it must have jsut been the hormones....I also had the discharge:o

If it is AF, I guess the good news is that you will soon have more of an idea about your cycles and that next baby might not be too far off, God permitting!:hugs:

thanks, I actually would be happy to get AF, I just want to know what is happening. I've been lying down feeling sick and sleepy for hours at a time the last few days, it's just not normal for me.

[borntobemummy]

I'm feeling a bit better today. Yesterday I had more cramping and I felt like I was going to vomit for a while. Hopefully AF is just around the corner. DS has been sleeping through the night more often than not so that should help things get back on track. I got AF back at 11months after DD was born, but she was only on 2 BFs a day at that stage, DS will be 11 months next week but he is still on at least 6 feeds a day. I don't want to be consumed by this, I just want to be able to learn how to read my body effectively.

[borntobemummy]

actually, I had some huge cramps again about an hour ago:(

[borntobemummy]

Started having o-type cramps this evening again, my face feels flushed too and I'm really tired.

I got a new packet of Ebay tests the other day, I just used one then (not expecting much, but it's kinda my tradition to do the first one when I receive the package) and it was BFN. The test line was visable as a white "not there" line which just shows where it would be pink if positive. I much prefer that then getting false positives with almost every test, so hopefully this is a better batch.

[HelenHasTwins]

Sorry but have you gone to have a BT? Wouldn't that be easier than doing heaps of HPT"S?

[borntobemummy]

Sorry but have you gone to have a BT? Wouldn't that be easier than doing heaps of HPT"S?

no, I don't think I need to, they were dudd tests. I had 6 months of this sort of stuff happening before my first AF after DD was born. It really feels like things are just coming back to life, so the waiting game continues, I'm not anxious about it much anymore, but I would like these pains to eventuate into something soon though.

oh, and blood tests are not easy for me, my veins are really hard to find. I would do one if I saw reason to, but for now, I don't think it is necessary.

[HelenHasTwins]

:hugs: I hope you get some answers soon ...

[borntobemummy]

:hugs: I hope you get some answers soon ...

thanks:hugs:, I think it's just my fertility coming back, it just might take a while as DS is still on at least 6 breastfeeds a day.

How are you going?

[borntobemummy]

eta: oh and my b**bs are still hurting too.

[HelenHasTwins]

Yeah not too bad, I go in for my 3rd Laporoscopy this Friday to get rid of the endo again, ( it is pulling my right ovary up to high to get during the egg pick up. then we will do our next IVF cycle in June.

[borntobemummy]

Yeah not too bad, I go in for my 3rd Laporoscopy this Friday to get rid of the endo again, ( it is pulling my right ovary up to high to get during the egg pick up. then we will do our next IVF cycle in June.

:hugs: wow that sounds really full on. You sound really strong! I'll keep praying for you:hugs:

[borntobemummy]

On a brighter note, I have a huge update:D
































I just got my first AF:smiliedance::smiliedance:


I'm so excited! I'm really glad I had been keeping track of all my symptoms in here because it's been really good to look back on. The bleeding is still very light pink, we'll see what happens. I got my AF a few days after DD was 11 months, and now it is 4 days before DS is 11 months:p Maybe next time, I can just expect that to happen?

So this is my second AF since November 2004:eek: I'm kinda freaked out now at the reality of actually getting pregnant and having another baby, but I'm excited about the prospect too.

Now I need to exercise my faith some more and trust that it will happen when God decides.

I will be back with progress updates:goodvibes:

[cmd'smum]

:smiliedance::smiliedance::yelclap::yelclap:

I have a feeling that this will be AF's 1st and last visit for at least another 9 months :D:fingerscrossed:

[Refresh]

YAY! Its nice to know everything is in working order for more babies;):yelclap:

[MilkOnTap]

WOOT WOOT!!!!

Now its time to get baby-making!!!!!

[SorenLorensen]

:smiliedance::smiliedance:

baby number 3 get ready to make your way down
:smiliedance::smiliedance:




oh and

Miracles 3 - 12 in God's timing3 - 12 :eek::laughing:

[borntobemummy]

oh and
3 - 12 :eek::laughing:



hehe:laughing: I was wondering if anyone would notice that:p

thanks ladies for the support:hugs: I hope you're right CMD's mum:yes:

[borntobemummy]

CD4

Well I think it is day 4, would I count Monday as day one even though I got it at night?


I'm feeling less icky today than I have been the last couple of days. The bleeding has slowed down now too. I used to have AF for 5 days, so we'll just see what happens this time around.

I bought a new packet of pads yesterday, the last packet I had lasted sooo long, it was weird to buy them again.

[borntobemummy]

CD 5

I think AF is nearly finished, I hardly bled at all over night and just a little bit throughout the day. Looks like I still have a 5-day bleed.

Now I have to keep my eye out for O symptoms. Hope it's not an overly long cycle. When I fell pregnant with DS, I got my BFP at something like 44 days, so it was quite a long cycle, maybe this one will be a similar length. Or maybe not, since my PCOS is now gone!:D

[borntobemummy]

CD 7

AF ended up finishing last night, so it went from Monday night to Saturday night, does that count as 5 days?

So, today I'm feeling pretty good. Had a hard day with DD, so I am quite freaked about the prospect of another baby. There is a lot of prep do do with the next birth too. We sure are in for quite a challenge with a VBA2C in this area.

It is both scary and reassuring to be able to just let God take care of our family planning. We trust that He won't give us more than we can handle. So far, He has been faithful. So, we believe the next baby will come at the best time God has decided and that is an exciting way to look at it.

[borntobemummy]

CD 9

today I'm having some O pain on the left side and sore b**bs. Hmmm, maybe O is coming already? I didn't think it could come this early.

[borntobemummy]

CD 10

I feel really weird today. I had some slippery white CM this morning. I still have sore b**bs too. We just BD'd for the first time since before AF. I still highly doubt it could be ovulation so soon in the cycle. I'll continue observing.

[borntobemummy]

CD 14


not much happening yet. If I had a 28 day cycle, I should be O'ing about now. I've been engorged with milk and really sore. I have a bit of cramping in my lower belly but no specific spot. No CM at all yet:no: We Bd;d this morning. The waiting game continues...

I can't belive it's already been 2 weeks since I got AF! I really want to test, I can't wait until I have reason to!

[Jodiee]

I just read your thread from the start and will pray that this is the month for you babe!!

Ooh and those eBay tests are nasty nasty things! They show faint positives when you really really look almost everytime (Ive done hundreds of the blighters!!)

Good Luck!!

[Refresh]

Heyyyyyy babymaker, sounds like things are happening ,how exciting! I am praying for God's timing for you guys:smiliedance::smiliedance:

[MilkOnTap]

Ohhhhh - I've gotta subscribe to THIS thread! BTBM - I'm so excited for you :D

[borntobemummy]

CD 15


Oh I feel so special that people are reading this thread:o thanks guys:hugs: Please jump in with advice/encouragement whenever you want;)

Still no news, no CM at all yet, O must be a while off yet.

[borntobemummy]

CD 16

there is some action happening finally (well I think so anyway. This morning I had a small amount of creamy CM, I'll have to look back into how that whole thing works, i.e. the cycle of CM. And I've been having some cramping on my right side, but also a bit on the left. O is still a few days off I think.
\

[Tamica]

I have just read this thread from start to finish..... just want to wish you all the best of luck!!! i know whats its like to have your body playing tricks on you.. but hopefully this month will be your month!!

[borntobemummy]

CD 18

Nothing really to report yet, except oh just the little matter of the hpt I did yesterday:o I'm so embarassed. I was feeling very nauseous and smells have been really strong to me lately and making me feel sick, I was thinking that the AF might have been a break through bleed or something. No surprises, it was BFN:o Oh well, at least that is out of my head now and I can focus on this cycle. I don't think O is coming yet, I'll keep watching CM. We BD'd yesterday.:o



I have just read this thread from start to finish..... just want to wish you all the best of luck!!! i know whats its like to have your body playing tricks on you.. but hopefully this month will be your month!!

thanks for taking the time to read the whole thread and for your kind words:hugs:

[MilkOnTap]

LOL at the HPT... Ahhhh - how can we resist??? We cant!!! I was always exactly the same :hugs:

Good luck! The weeks are slowly ticking by... :hugs:

[borntobemummy]

CD 20


Still no CM at all. I just read in another thread that you can O without EWCM! I didn't know that!! Maybe DH will just have to BD more often;) (I say as he is sitting right next to me reading over my shoulder).

I still have a feeling this will be quite a long cycle. I was hoping to be able to announce a BFP at DS's 1st birthday which is on the 18th. But unless I O tomorrow and we catch the egg, it will take longer then that.

We conceived DS the day before DD's 1st birthday and got the BFP 2 weeks later. So we could end up with the same age gap again.

I'm feeling a lot more confident about being a mother of lots of children. I'm getting back into the swing of things with housework and daily stuff that I wasn't able to do since I broke my arm in November.

We do make beautiful babies, it would really be a shame to not have as many as we can:p

[MilkOnTap]

Hehehehehe :hugs:

I worked out that I o'd on CD41 or CD45 on this cycle - my first and only cycle since having Jedd!! Good luck hun :hugs:


(And YES you should bd all the time!!! If my hubby were home we'd be rocking the bed right now lol - sorry TMI lol)

[borntobemummy]

Hehehehehe :hugs:

I worked out that I o'd on CD41 or CD45 on this cycle - my first and only cycle since having Jedd!! Good luck hun :hugs:


(And YES you should bd all the time!!! If my hubby were home we'd be rocking the bed right now lol - sorry TMI lol)

lol!! you're too funny missy:shame:

We did BD last night and the day before too. Still no CM. I was feeling nauseous again today. My face has been breaking out and I've been getting a sore belly every now and then.

[borntobemummy]

CD 23


Yesterday I felt really sick, I had a huge headache and nausea again. I had some cramping in the lower right side. WE BD'd last night. It's so wonderful having a DH who is on the same page as me. We often talk about making a baby as we are dtd. We both want to let God decide our family planning and we both hope to have lots of kids, even though we do both freak out at times too. I love him!!:valentine:


eta: more cramping right now, still lower right side...feels promising!

[borntobemummy]

CD 24

we BD'd last night again. I think it really might have been O. This morning I had CM!! it was clear and watery and quite a lot of it. I don't know if that is fertile CM, because it was watery rather than stretchy:confused: I don't know, I'll just have to keep observing. But that is exciting to have some CM now after nothing for so long
:o

[SorenLorensen]

your thread is really quite educational....
i have actually learnt quite a lot by reading it :yes:

will come in handy when we are ready to TTC #3

[borntobemummy]

your thread is really quite educational....
i have actually learnt quite a lot by reading it :yes:

will come in handy when we are ready to TTC #3

hehe..maybe I'll turn it into a book one day:p

DH and I were just reading back over it yesterday, well he wanted to see what personal stuff I've been writing about him and I read over his shoulder:o It is really educational! It will come in handy for next time for us too, it's interesting to see the processes the body undergoes after and before having a baby. It's interesting how similar my experience has been after DS as it was after DD, but would it be the same after number 3?

[borntobemummy]

CD 25

I may have O'd yesterday, not too sure. after the watery discharge, I had more intense cramping in my right side again. I'm not convinced though as it wasn't EWCM, I think it is just gearing up to O soon, I'm still cramping this morning. We BD'd again last night.

[borntobemummy]

CD 26



Maybe I should start counting it as 2DPO (??) There hasn't been any CM since 2 days ago, I have a feeling it's not quite enough to come out so I can see it when I wipe (which is the way I check it). So maybe there is CM going through different stages but it's just not reaching the exit? Don/'t know if it works like that:confused:

Yesterday and today I've had some pretty painful bloating and cramping in my lower belly due to gas. It hurt so much, I don't normally get that unless I'm pregnant and then I get it very often. I ended up in hospital when pregnant with DS when it got so bad I couldn't move. So it's really strange I'm getting it now.

I'll keep observing and look forward to testing in 12 days (21st of May) if I go by the 2dpo thing unless I get more definite O symptoms.:cool:


eta: oh and I forgot to mention we BD'd last night again. I feel so embarrassed saying that but it will be helpful to look back on when trying to work out when to test. Sorry if it's TMI :o

[Disney Baby]

Why don't you start a TTC journal?

That is what they are for.

[borntobemummy]

CD 28



Yesterday was weird, I had some pretty bad cramping around the left side and then some more watery CM at night. Could I O from both sides?? I still think I probably haven't even O'd at all yet, but it's just weird.




Why don't you start a TTC journal?

That is what they are for.

yeah, I have thought of that, but I really like it this way because people can come in and offer input which is really helpful and encouraging. Thanks for the tip though, I might do it sometime:)

[borntobemummy]

CD 29



this morning I was not feeling very well. I could smell the fish oil in DD's chewable capsule when she was eating it and it had me gagging. Then I felt like I was about to vomit for ages and the smell of DH's coffee was not helping. So I decided to take a test (I know, I know) and it was bfn.

[Yummy_Mummy]

sorry it was bfn..but just give it time as you never know!

Good luck :)

[borntobemummy]

CD 31 and possibly 7DPO


I'm going with the 7DPO thing for now and I will test on 14 DPO. I only had that watery CM for those couple of days and then no more CM. I've read that that can happen. So, unless anything else happens, I'm tentatively 7dpo. I guess time will tell if either no AF or no bfp after 14dpo. So, we wait and see.

[borntobemummy]

CD 31 8DPO


The last couple of days I have broken out with a few pimples on my face. This morning I had creamy CM. DS's birthday is on Sunday, I will be 11DPO; I might test that morning, but in my experience I don't get positives until at least 14-15dpo. I just realised I tested on the day of DD's first birthday party/dedication (Sunday) and it was negative and then I tested on the Wednesday after and got my first BFP! The Wednesday after DS' birthday/dedication will also be 14DPO (well possibly O anyway), that's a pretty cool coincidence:p

[MilkOnTap]

Ohhh - how exciting BTBM!!! I hope everything goes well.. all sounds promising so far :hugs:

[borntobemummy]

CD 32 9DPO



I was thinking yesterday that I might be O'ing now:confused: I had some slippery CM yesterday and today, along with my my face breaking out and O pains on the right side again. We haven't BD'd since Tuesday I think, so if it was, we would have missed it. I guess with time, I'm going to be a real expert on how my body works.

[borntobemummy]

CD 33 10 DPO



Tomorrow my baby is turning 1:crying: I hate that they grow up so fast. He is such a precious little boy, I love him so much:kiss:

Today I've been feeling dull and stitch type cramps on the right side, not just at the ovary but a bigger area. I have sore b**bs and no new pimples on my face but it was a bit oily this morning. I'm still going to test tomorrow morning (if I remember) not expecting much, but just in case. It really feels like the end of the cycle is approaching, I hope I got the O day right. It wouldn't be the end of the world if I get AF instead of a BFP, it will help me to be able to look back and see when I woul've O'd and predict it better for the next cycle.

[Yummy_Mummy]

Good luck with your test :D

[NonnyMouse]

At the risk of offending... borntobemummy, if you read all the way back through this thread again, I think you'll notice that a lot of your signs and symptoms that you hope are preg related, and that you also say are "not normal" for you, seem to actually be quite normal for you, as they are a recurring theme since the beginning of the the thread. Maybe they weren't normal for you pre-baby, but certainly post-baby they seem to be, just from reading this thread over the last 6 months or so.

I know you say you're not *actively* TTC, but the way you seem to be focussing so intently on all the little possible signs makes me thing you really need to start charting, so you'll have a definite record of all the things you experience and have a good clear visual sign of which signs are actually unusual for you. Your cycle obviously isn't in sync yet, but I do believe if you start charting your CM and temps, along with noting all the other things (like ovarian twinges, nausea, trots and pimply skin) you'll save yourself a fair amount of time and money and emotional upheaval that constant HPT's are costing you.

I've been there and done that as far as "not trying to prevent" preg, and believe me, you'll have a lot more fun trying or not trying, if you can just relax and not be so minutely focussed on every little thing your body does, and instead just worry about the BIG signs of fertility and conception when they happen, which is what a chart may give you the freedom to do (not to mention the fact that by charting you'll have a better idea of when to test, and thus avoid a while lots of BFN's and the disappointment that goes with them. You might also find that without being completely self focussed on your body, it will decide to sneak in a pregnancy of it's own accord. I conceived the month after I gave up *not actively TTC but wanting to*, and I've heard that this happens a LOT.

At the very least, perhaps you could read back through this thread and make a chart of your own with all the symptoms you mentioned and the dates you noticed them, and you may start to see some sort of pattern yourself, without having to do any "official" charting at all.


I do hose this hasn't offended you... my only motive here is to perhaps save you some of the constant worry you seem to be having regarding what your body is or isn't doing, as stress is, IMO, the #1 factor in not conceiving easily where there are no physical probs.

[borntobemummy]

thank you for that, no I'm not offended, I often think the same things myself. I'm really not as stressed as it may come across in this thread. I'm just deliberately trying to record every different thing that I experience so I can look back and see if there is some sort of pattern. It has been very helpful, as I noticed earlier that before my AF returned, I experienced a bunch of different symptoms every 2 weeks for approx 6 months leading up to that time. And the same thing happened after I had DD too, so it just helps me learn how my body works a little better. As for charting, I kinda am charting in here by recording what I notice in CM and other things. I don't think I could do the whole temp thing, I would forget too often and I am up a few times in the night with DS. As for the tests costing too much money and worry, the ones I get are 60cents each and even though I have gotten my hopes up at times, it is worth it just to know either way.

I think I'm in a good place now. I am struggling not to think about it too much or want a baby too much. But it is a huge part of my nature to be clucky. If we are leaving it all to God though, I need to stop worrying, so that is my battle.



DS' birthday and dedication went well today, we had lot's of people come to celebrate with us, he was a little over tired, but really handsome ( I spiked his hair up). And I forgot to test this morning hehe... doesn't matter:p

[borntobemummy]

CD 35 12DPO



I remembered this morning to use FMU since I didn't do it yesterday. I don't think anything was there, it is still early to test though.

I wonder who is reading this thread:detective: everytime I post, the views jump up by about 200:eek:
:wave:Hi to everyone who is reading and thanks for taking the time:)

[MilkOnTap]

Hey BTBM - I was checking my diary yesterday... and I found out on CD62 that I was pregnant with Jedd (was 5 and a half weeks). Dunno if that helps or not lol

[borntobemummy]

CD 36 13DPO


Last night I had a really sore stomach on the lower right side, not near the ovary this time. It was really painful, like a deep burning feeling. I burnt myself just above that area the other night when I leaned over the cooking pan to reach something from the cupboard above. It felt like the same burning pain, but about an inch under the skin and lower than where the burn is. I was thinking it could be an internal burn (not sure how that would be possible). Or I was thinking appenicitis, now this morning, I'm thinking it might be a torn muscle, I carried DS and DD for long periods in the Ergo yesterday.
Now, today, I have some O type pain around the right ovary and some slippery CM yesterday and today. DH and both kids are all sick and I'm not today, so the chances of BD if it is O would be pretty slim:(

And thanks MilkOnTap, I think I was about CD 45 when I tested positive for DS. I'm expecting a long cycle and I know they can take a while to regulate. I'll just continue observing and recording stuff in here.

[borntobemummy]

CD 37 14DPO


I don't want to test again today even though I could be 14 dpo, I just think it will be negative again. Maybe I got O day wrong, if I've even O'd yet. I'll just have to wait and see when/if AF arrives.

[borntobemummy]

CD 38 DPO 15


so, I tested today with FMU with a pregnosis clear and guess what.......there is a definite second line!!!! DH can see it too and we can easily see it from a distance, but I'm really struggling to get it to show up in a photo. I'm going to keep trying to get a better photo. I'm extremely cautious to get excited too early because of what has happened before with false positives. This one is so there, it is hard to deny though, I was planning to go to the doctor today to check out why my belly has been so sore. My b**bs are really sore still (have been the last few days). I don't know if I should go to the doctor today or wait a while. I'll try to come back with a photo if I can get one:)

[borntobemummy]

ok, here is a pic (http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/borntobemummy/100_1198.jpg). DH and I both swear it is so much clearer in real life!


eta: I edited the pic in photobucket and it helped to make it a bit clearer, but it won't let me put the edited version up:confused:

[MilkOnTap]

I can see it!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[Yummy_Mummy]

I can see it aswell :D

CONGRATS

[borntobemummy]

I can see it!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!


I can see it aswell :D

CONGRATS

really? you can both see it? I can hardly see it myself! But, the real one is so easy to see.

What do you think I should do, should I go to the doctor today for a blood test, or wait til tomorrow? What would you do if you got a result like this?

[workin'mumof2]

i can just see it. :yelclap:

[Yummy_Mummy]

yeah i can def see the second line :)

i would be soo excited that i would book into the drs asap just so i know :D good luck & keep us updated

[MumsieMel]

oh wow Joelle! :yelclap:

I can see a faint line, :fingerscrossed:

I think you have cause to come and celebrate with us on saturday :p

[borntobemummy]

oh wow Joelle! :yelclap:

I can see a faint line, :fingerscrossed:

I think you have cause to come and celebrate with us on saturday :p

hehe..you're so cheeky!

The test expired last month, maybe it is a false positive? I'll have to take another one to check.

[borntobemummy]

I just did the other test from the packet, it came up positive straight away, I also did an Ebay test with the same pee and it is neg:confused: I called up the helpline re: the expiry date and she said it should be okay because it was only last month that it expired, but to go and see a doctor to confirm.


eta: I just took a closer look at the Ebay test at the 10 minute mark and there is a barely there line I could only just make out (but I've had those so much before, it's hard to tell.

the pregnosis test tests for 25
the Ebay one tests for 10

so, I don't know what to think:confused:

[4babycinos]

OMG, I've been following this thread.....

I would definately be booking into the docs for a blood test - cant get more positive than that ;), and I would definately say a :babydust2:Congratulations:babydust2: are in order :yelclap:

[♥Heaven Sent♥]

Duck down to the shop and get a discover or first response they are really good tests.

[Yummy_Mummy]

get a digital test, i say :D that way no more squinting to see the results :) good luck

[borntobemummy]

here's another pic (http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/borntobemummy/100_1207.jpg) I took comparing this morning's test (top) with this afternoon's one.

DH doesn't see any point in getting a different brand hpt, I'll go to the doctor tomorrow.

[onkybear]

i think this arvos on down the bottom is darker than this mornings up the top :yes:

Goodluck at dr tomorrow :goodvibes:

[babeone]

i think so too!

Good luck- heres hoping for you:)

[♥Heaven Sent♥]

Yep the bottom ones is definitely darker i say congrats are in order ;)

CONGRATULATIONS! :D

[borntobemummy]

So, this morning I did another pregnosis and a Ebay test at the same time with FMU. The pregnosis is darker than yesterday's 2 and the Ebay test has a faint 2nd line, so yay!! I think I believe it now:smiliedance::smiliedance::smiliedance:


We are heading to the doctor first thing this morning to get a blood test so I can get the result this afternoon:goodvibes:

[Refresh]

Omigosh!!! Goodluck!!! How exciting:hugs:

[borntobemummy]

I went to the doctor this morning and told him I had BFPs at home and he said congratulations. He asked me when my last period was and I said April 14, he asked me if I was sure or if I wanted to check it. I said, I'm sure when the LMP was, but not sure when I conceived because it was my first period after DS. So he got me to do a pee test, he waited about 30secs until the ink moved across the window and said it's negative:crying: Why do doctors do this?! He said come back in a WEEK:eek: if my period doesn't arrive first and he'll do a blood test!!
I came out and told DH, dejected. I was still hopeful after 4 positives on 2 different brands though. I decided to buy a confirm brand test rather than wait a whole week and I went and did it straight away in the toilets at the shops...it was :bfp: after a minute and it is darker than any of the other tests.
DH was all fired up and took me back to the doctor to demand a blood test, at first the doctor tried to say again to come back in a week, then I showed him the test and he was like "oh, ok, come through". And I did the blood test and I might get the results back at 6pm tonight or tomorrow after 9:30am.
We're pretty sure it's positive though after 5 obvious positives on 3 different brands!!!:smiliedance::D

[MilkOnTap]

Yeah those pee tests at the dr's aren't as sensitive as the ones you can buy in the shops. Its definitely a BFP!

OMG - your gonna have another baby!!!! CONGRATULATIONS :D

When they call tonight make sure to ask what your hcG levels are - I'd LOVE to know :)

[SorenLorensen]

Yeah those pee tests at the dr's aren't as sensitive as the ones you can buy in the shops. Its definitely a BFP!

:iagree:
i have only had a doc do one of their tests once and when they did it the line was so faint you could hardly see it, yet the confirm brand was clear as day.....


OMG :smiliedance: your going to have another baby :yelclap::party:

[borntobemummy]

When they call tonight make sure to ask what your hcG levels are - I'd LOVE to know :)

the nurse said I have to call them and they can only tell me positive or negative, nothing else.

hehe... I can't believe it! Yeah, when we did one of those doctor tests for DD, the line was so faint and that was after waiting a few minutes, not 30 seconds!!! I bet it's sitting in his bin right now with 2 lines on it:p He said sometimes the tests are faulty and DH said to him but we've had positives on 3 different brands and he said, then my test must be faulty:rolleyes:

thanks guys for the congrats.... yay God:yelclap: another miracle baby!!!

[borntobemummy]

here (http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/borntobemummy/100_1208.jpg) is my progression pic of the three pregnosis clears (#1 22/5am, #2 22/5pm and #3 23/5am) and the confirm test I did today with mid-morning.

[Yummy_Mummy]

YAY im pretty sure we all know the answer here :D

[MumsieMel]

Wow what test is the bottom one?

It is SOOOOOO POSITIVE!!!!!!!!!! :yelclap::yelclap::yelclap:


:bfp: <<<<< You had better add one of these to your sig!!!!

[SorenLorensen]

:smiliedance:
BFP

[borntobemummy]

thanks girls! That bottom test was the confirm I did today at the shops and then shoved it in the doctor's face:p

We just called to see when the results might be ready, they said to call back at 5:30....................I'm soo nervous, but really, how could it not be positive?

[borntobemummy]

I just called, the results are in, but the receptionist couldn't tell me over the phone:geek: , there is only one doctor on duty and he is snowed under with patients so won't get to call me until after his shift (6:30), it's just an hour away, but we're sitting here so nervous, it feels like forever, I hope he remembers to ring. This is so frustrating knowing the results are right there, but we can't know right away:(

[SorenLorensen]

oh that sucks.....

any news yet ?

[Yummy_Mummy]

any news yet?? :)

[borntobemummy]

I just called them because they didn't call me and I got the answering machine. Unless the doctor is looking over my file now, I'd say they've gone home for the day and I won't get to find out until the morning:crying::geek:

[Lunar]

here (http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/borntobemummy/100_1208.jpg) is my progression pic of the three pregnosis clears (#1 22/5am, #2 22/5pm and #3 23/5am) and the confirm test I did today with mid-morning.


:eek: OMG!!! You are soooo pregnant!!!!
:yelclap::smiliedance::party: Congrats hun!!!!

[Frazzled]

oh wow J! That is fantastic news!:yelclap::yelclap::yelclap::yelclap:

[Lil X-men]

Oh bugger the doctor :p you are pregnant start celebrating woohoo!!!
:party:

[borntobemummy]

A lady from the doctor surgery rang last night under exceptional circumstances. We went out to youth group with the kids, usually, DH just goes by himself. Apparently she tried calling all night and for some reason DH's mobile wasn't receiving the calls. Anyway, DH decided it was time to take the kids home earlier than expected. About 5 minutes after we arrive, the home phone rings (it has been broken for months and we can't receive incoming calls, so no idea how that happened) and DH picked up and passed the phone to me... and she confirmed that yep I'm pregnant!!!

Thanks everyone for joining me in this journey so far, I hope this thread will be useful for other TTCers

[Lunar]

A lady from the doctor surgery rang last night under exceptional circumstances. We went out to youth group with the kids, usually, DH just goes by himself. Apparently she tried calling all night and for some reason DH's mobile wasn't receiving the calls. Anyway, DH decided it was time to take the kids home earlier than expected. About 5 minutes after we arrive, the home phone rings (it has been broken for months and we can't receive incoming calls, so no idea how that happened) and DH picked up and passed the phone to me... and she confirmed that yep I'm pregnant!!!

Thanks everyone for joining me in this journey so far, I hope this thread will be useful for other TTCers


:smiliedance:WoooHooo!!!:smiliedance:

[borntobemummy]

going by all the info in here, how far along would I be? my best guess is EDD Jan 29th. I think I will do a dating scan at some point to find out for sure.

There is so much to think about now, I'm so excited!! And freaked out a little too, but all will be good!

[fozzie]

Congratulations so happy for you.:yelclap:

[SorenLorensen]

going by all the info in here, how far along would I be? my best guess is EDD Jan 29th. I think I will do a dating scan at some point to find out for sure.

There is so much to think about now, I'm so excited!! And freaked out a little too, but all will be good!

im guessing about 5 weeks,
but thats becuase your confirm test looks like mine did when i was at that stage.....so yeah, only a guess

[MumsieMel]

YEHAR!!!!!!
:yelclap::yelclap::yelclap::yelclap: