August Testing Thread

[giveitago]

My HCG is only getting low enough now to start a new cycle. So my guess is I'll be an august tester.

So feel free to add me as your first victim, ahhhhh, tester :)

Sign me up for the 3rd August

[Craftymum]

Welcome my first tester GIAG! Your not going to be a victim, as you will get your bfp! :yes:

Now we also need Ringneck - I soooooo want to colour her pink too!

[giveitago]

I'll see if I can round her up.

[chunkydunks]

me too please.

Round about the 10th. I'll update it if needs be but I've been having regular 26 day cycles.

[giveitago]

your av makes my skin crawl everytime I see it.
You should win for sure.

[Craftymum]

Chunkydunks - Have added you. When does the AV comp finish! I really really really fear spiders LOL!

[chunkydunks]

wednesday

[ringneck]

hey crafty :wave: yay you will make an awesome grand thread master, add me for the 11th please couldnt think of anyone better to colour me pink :D

[Craftymum]

Great, I cant wait to colour you pink RN! :goodvibes:

[IVFcrazylady]

can you put me on the 10th of August....its really unknown when i will be having my blood test but i thought the 10th sounds like a great day!!! :goodvibes:

GO AUGUST!!!!
:smiliedance::goodvibes::smiliedance:

:fingerscrossed: FOR OUR :bfp:!

[chunkydunks]

:wave: Hi Ains. We'll be testing buddies this time round:D

[IVFcrazylady]

:smiliedance: I hope we bring eachother luck!!!

:flowerz: :flowerz: :flowerz:

:bfp:

[BB78]

:babydust2::fingerscrossed::bfp::bfp::fingerscross ed::babydust2:


For all the August testers.

[Craftymum]

Have added you Ains, goodluck!

Oooo I cant wait to colour you all PINK!:p

[trixiebelle17]

yay an august thread for those of use missing july!!!

well ym cycles have been between 32 and 42 days so if i keep my fingers crossed for a 32 day cycle put me down for the 3rd!

this month i am going to be pink!

:babydust2::babydust2: i think we all deserve :bfp: after having to skip a whole month of testing!!!

[trixiebelle17]

GIAG we're testing buddies!!! woohoo!!

[Craftymum]

Have added you Trixie - goodluck!

[ringneck]

morning ladies,
crafty how will you keep up with the thread when you're dead tired from being utd ;)
how is everyone today?
my ff membership is up today dont know whether i should renew it

[Craftymum]

LOL Ringneck, one could only wish! If I'm lucky to get my BFP in the July thread I'll just use it to spread baby dust around the August TTC'ers!

I know what you mean re FF. I decided that I would not renew it once my subscription ran out this month and thought I would just use a month of the standard free package, but a lovely Bubhubber put me down as a referral and I got a month for free so I will continue on for a bit longer. Might be worth you keeping up your FF charting given your cycles still coming into line. Maybe just keep using the standard free package??

Gosh I just went to the toysale and spent $250 :eek:!!!!!!

[ringneck]

yeah i'm going to use standard package that way i can still track temp, ff always changes my dates around anyway, so i'm just going to opk everyday from cd13 to cd25 temp, and jump dp till he's dead lol.
tell me about it we have 11 kids to buy for this christmas am doing the no deposit layby this week always costs about 400 bucks, but we do spoil them :o

[Dangerkitty]

I will more than likely be testing in August! Well perhaps may but :fingerscrossed: for August! Not sure when though. Will just keep updated!

[chunkydunks]

I joined up with the standard free package with FF and have never used it. Too much hard work for me:laughing:. remembering to do the OPKs was hard enough let alone all the other stuff. I've been having lots of honey lately. Ever since I found out its a fertility superfood I've been going nuts with it.

How was everyones weekend?

[Craftymum]

Chunkydunks - I didnt realise honey was a fertility food! Will have to have more of it! :thumbsup:

Crystal - No worries, would love to colour you pink, so I'll put you down as unsure and you can update us! Hows the liquids going? All ready for your procedure. I'm sure it will all go well :hugs:

Well I had a nice weekend. Massage yesterday and christmas toy shopping today.

[chunkydunks]

i found a whole list of things. I'll find it and post it for yas.

[chunkydunks]

While eating a healthy, balanced diet, drinking lots of water, exercising regularly and avoiding alcohol and cigarettes is the best way to get your body in shape for a baby there are certain foods which are said to boost (or at least optimise) your fertility. By including the following foods in your own and your partners diet you can help to ensure that you are getting all the important nutrients you need to make a baby.

Whole grains

Whole grains such as oats, brown rice, whole wheat and quinoa are complex carbohydrates and so not only give you lots of energy for baby-making by releasing sugar into your blood slowly and evenly, but also contain an abundance of B and E vitamins that are essential for cellular reproduction, hormonal balance and the production of healthy ova and sperm.

Oily fish

Oily fish such as salmon, mackerel and sardines are the best source of essential fatty acids (EFAs) omega-3 and omega-6 which play an important role in regulating reproductive functioning, improving blood flow and enhancing sperm quality and mobility. Flaxseed oil is a good EFA alternative for those who don't eat fish.

Full fat dairy

Research has found that women who eat at least one portion of full fat dairy a day are significantly less likely to suffer from fertility problems that those who consistently go for low fat or non dairy options. Dairy products are also a great source of calcium which is important in the development and maintenance of the nervous system, bones and blood.

Garlic

Although not typically known as a food for romance, garlic contains an abundance of fertility boosting nutrients and can easily be neutralised with parsley. It's a great source of the mineral selenium which is thought to enhance male fertility and help prevent the chromosome breakage that may play a role in early miscarriage. Garlic also contains vitamin B6 which helps to regulate hormones and strengthens the immune system.

Lean red meat

Lean red meat is a great source of iron which helps to prevent anaemia, decreases the risk of ovulatory infertility and plays a role in the production and function of red blood cells. Red meat is also a good source of vitamin B12 which is essential in the maintenance and development of the nervous system.

Honey

Honey has been used to enhance fertility throughout history as it is incredibly rich in the minerals and amino acids that nourish the reproductive system and stimulate ovarian function. It's considered by many to be a fertility boosting super food.

Spinach

Spinach and other leafy greens are an excellent source of folic acid which is important in optimising sperm production, facilitating regular, healthy ova production and helping to prevent neural tube defects during early pregnancy. It is also a great source of iron and vitamin C which helps to enhance sperm quality by protecting the DNA stored within it from damage.

Oysters

It is the abundance of zinc found in this seafood delicacy that gives it its fertility boosting qualities. Zinc is often considered to be the most important fertility nutrient as it has been shown to help with both healthy sperm and egg production. If oysters aren't your thing, zinc can also be found in baked beans, eggs, nuts, whole grains and pumpkin seeds.

Chillies

These certainly 'spice' things up in the fertility department by increasing the flow of blood around the body, ensuring that the reproductive system gets a healthy supply. Chillies also stimulate endorphin production which means more fertility boosting, stress releasing, happy hormones circulate around your body and are also an excellent source of vitamin C which helps with iron absorption.

Avocado

Avocado provides a rich source of vitamin E which is a powerful antioxidant and an essential fertility nutrient for both men and women as it improves the viability of sperm and helps to regulate both ovulation and the production of cervical mucus. It is also an excellent source of unsaturated fats which are essential for healthy hormone functioning, olive oil is another good vegetable source.

In general when trying for a baby it pays to go for good quality, unprocessed foods as these are likely to be much richer in vitamins, minerals and nutrients and also freer from pesticides and added oestrogens that may disrupt reproductive functioning in both men and women. By supplementing a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle with the foods listed above you will help to ensure you have all the nutrients you need to ensure your reproductive system is in optimum condition.

[GabberQueeN]

evening ladies, put me down for august please!!!

ill be testing on the 3rd let's hope i get a :bfp::babydust2::babydust2::babydust2::babydust2: this time!!!

[Craftymum]

GabberqueeN - I have added you, goodluck! :babydust2:

Chunkydunks - thanks for that listing. I already eat a lot of those foods so thats great to see. You know you just reminded me that I ate a lot of honey when we conceived DD, so might have to get back onto that one I think!

[Craftymum]

Oooo That makes testing triplets for the 3rd! Goodluck Gals! They say all good things run in 3's!:goodvibes::goodvibes::goodvibes:

[ringneck]

morning the testing calender is filling up quickly.
how is everyone?

[chunkydunks]

Morning girls.

Alls well here. Just going off at DH because he didn't want to go into town straight after dropping DS off at pre school. Makes too much scense eh....men. Can't live with em, can't live without em!!

[Craftymum]

Morning ladies,

I'm doing well. Trying to keep warm! Anyone got anything exciting this week? Nothing exciting here!

[cocobambino]

Hey guys, you can put me down for the 5th please

:babydust2::babydust2::babydust2:

[Craftymum]

Haim - have added you, goodluck!:babydust2:

[IVFcrazylady]

count me out for august.....
Cause.....I am back from my scan......

I have follies....more than 5 less than 51....can anyone guess the number of follies???!?!?!?!?















































50 FOLLIES
OHSS
(ovarian hyperstiulation sydrome)
:eek:
I am not kidding, i have 50 follies and my cycle was cancelled. :( But its all for the best. We want me to stay alive! I have stopped all meds straight away and started provera to brng on a period! Get these 50 follies out of me!

So anyway, i will see what my dr says to see whether i can do back to bak cycles or i have to wait and take the pill for a month!!!
:fingerscrossed:that i can do back to back cycles!

[Craftymum]

Sorry to hear Ains :hugs:, hopefully your next cycle will be the one.

[muls]

Hey,
Can you put me down for the 21st please. Fingers crossed I can make Locke a big brother this month!!!
:fingerscrossed::wizard::bfp:

[Craftymum]

Goodluck Muls, have added you to the list of BFP's to come!:babydust2:

[GoldLeader]

Hi everyone, I have started reading the August thread so that I don't have as much to catch up on by the time I have a testing date. This thread is going to be massive by the time August arrives (it will come quickly though because this year is flying by).
I don't have a testing date yet...will wait and see how July goes so I can see how long this cycle is (unless of course I am utd).

:babydust2: to everyone

[Craftymum]

Goldleader - :fingerscrossed: you are UTD and wont need the August thread! :babydust2:

[GoldLeader]

thanks lovely but I certainly don't feel pregnant and my boobs (nipples in particular) feel the same as last cycle.

[Craftymum]

I have heard of people getting their BFP's that have no symptoms a lot more than those that have all the textbook symptoms and land a BFN, so dont rule yourself out yet!

[Herchy]

Hi there, I am still unsure of dates, but I will be testing in early August:)

[Craftymum]

No worries Hercy, I'll pop you under the 'unsure' list and you can let us know when your ready. Goodluck!:babydust2:

[babeone]

Craftymum can you please put me down for the 8th. :fingerscrossed: this is our month.

[Craftymum]

Babeone - welcome welcome welcome. Goodluck for this month!:babydust2:

[trixiebelle17]

Babeone i was excited to hear AF arrived (i know that sounds strange but i experienced the same feeling of jubilation in being able to try again last week). I had been wondering how u were going..

Well i'm all prepared this month... AF has now finished... i have equipped myself with a BBT, maybe baby, and have bought some internet OPK cheapies!!! I'm on a mission to find when my egg is ready to be hunted!!! Watch out DH i am woman on a mission....:laughing:

oh i feel so embarassed admitting to all of that...lol.. oh well... hoepfully i can be feeling :hair: again soon.... hahahahahah

[Craftymum]

Hey Trixiebelle, good on you, sounds like you will have all guns firing this month!:laughing:

Sounds like the only thing you are missing is preseed, or have you already got some of that too?:D

[trixiebelle17]

hehe crafty... no i don't have any preseed... got to leave something for future attempts :laughing:

i'm feeling less stressed this month... i know it prob sounds dumb, but my mum fell pregnant with me and all my sibs first cycle off the pill... i felt a little bit pressured last cycle to 'live up to' that... now that thats out of the way i'm feeling much more relaxed... just wanting to check there is a point in getting :hair: over a 2ww... i if get BFN's on the OPK's at least i know where i stand, but :fingerscrossed:i don't have to cross that bridge!

[trixiebelle17]

oh and just to add... considering how long my cycle was last month... i don't think i even BD'd that week......:laughing::laughing::laughing: all that stress for nutin :doh:

[Craftymum]

Well goodluck Trixiebelle, I really hope I get to colour you pink in August! :yes:

[Jamaica]

Hi ladies, Im so excited. We are back in the game :D Finally got AF and we are hoping this cycle is the one :fingerscrossed:. Im gona order some OPK and do temps - so its gona be a big month. Ill work out dates tomorrow and post what day ill be testing. Good luck everyone.

[mum2cheekymoo]

Please add me for the 10th August!!!

:goodvibes::babydust2: coming our way!

[Craftymum]

Welcome Mum2cheekymoo - :goodvibes::goodvibes::goodvibes: for August!

[chunkydunks]

:fingerscrossed: we both get out BFPs on the 10th M2CM

[mum2cheekymoo]

chunkydunks - i noticed you were my testing buddy :) :goodvibes::goodvibes::goodvibes: to us and everyone else!

[mrmoosmum]

Hi there

Can you please put me down for the lucky 8th. Not sure if DH and I will be in the same location for it to happen, but we'll BD right up to his departure and you never know. I'll be cheering you all on either way.

[Craftymum]

Mrmoosmum - sure thing, fingers crossed everything works out timewise for you :fingerscrossed:

[Hels*Bels]

Just popping in to welcome this month's post master Craftymum (Lisa) :yelclap:

Good luck for your BFP's in August everyone :babydust2:

[Craftymum]

Awww thanks Hels :hugs:

[Dangerkitty]

HI girls! How you doing today? I am so ready for my cycles to start again! Does anyone know how long AF takes after you finish Provera?

[logiesmummy]

Hey crystal,

The shoulder pain does get better i had it off and on for four days when i had my lap!

When i was on provera i was told 7 - 10 days after you take the last one! i got it on day 9! Fingers crossed it turns up soon!

[Dangerkitty]

Oh thanks for that! I am hoping it happens sooner rather than later! I am ready for this cycle! I am almost excited for it too!

[ringneck]

hey DK i get my af about 7-8 days after taking the last provera tablet, how long has it been since you had af? the first time on provera i hadnt had mine for 127 days and my af was 13 days so just a heads up. good luck i hope af comes for you very soon

[Dangerkitty]

Thanks Ringneck! I am on CD 35. I finished the Provera on Monday, so hoping AF will be here on Monday. I am so hoping it isn't that long! I hope this helps me O on time this cycle.

[GoldLeader]

I'm due in 9 August so will be testing then. Currently on cd 3 of the 3rd cycle TTC#2.

:babydust2: to everyone

[oursweetheart]

Hi,

I have just joined bub hub after a long time "lurking around". :wave:

I think the advice and support that you offer each other is so wonderful and I am looking forward to joining this little family - although I wish you all the best and hope that we all don't get to cosy and comfortable here - I'm sure there is enough room for all of us in the "due in" threads.

Just quickly - I feel very blessed to have a beautiful little princess who is almost three. We have been TTC for almost a year and have just discovered endometriomas on my ovaries. Having a lap next week to investigate possible further endemetriosis and removal of it.

Could you please put me down as testing date unsure as I'm not exactly sure what will happen with my cycle after the surgery. Can anyone share with me what their experience was with lap surgery?

Thanks very much, in advance.
Happy bd everyone.

[chunkydunks]

:wave: Hi and welcome to BH and the August testing thread. Nice to have you on board.

[Craftymum]

Goldleader - Goodluck for August, have added you to the BFP's to come list! :babydust2:

Oursweetheart - Welcome to bubhub and the August testing thread. Hope your laperoscopy goes well next week and you get your long awaited BFP. You should also join us in the TTC #2 thread as the girls in there are a wealth of knowledge and great support, especially in the area of endo and lap's. Goodluck hun.

Hi everyone else, hope your having a stella weekend! :sunshine:

[KiahsMum]

Assuming the clomid does what its supposed to -crossing fingers and everything else I can - testing on 1 August!

[Craftymum]

Kiahsmum - Welcome, I hope you will bring us our very first BFP for August! :goodvibes:

[chunkydunks]

AF has just showed up so I can really get into the swing of things now. This was a 24day cycle as opposed to my regular 26 day cycle I've been having. I'll still test on the 10th though cos that will put me at 28 days and if AF hasn't shown by then I'll know something is up. I"m not stressed about the short cycles though cos I fell pregnant with DS on a 21 day cycle. :fingerscrossed: DH's op doesn't happen before I O. As horrible as it sounds he'd be out of action for around 6 weeks after the op.

[Craftymum]

Kirsty - Wouldnt it be great if he has his op just after you O as then you can still be able to do this cycle and the next one! Goodluck hun :babydust2:

Anyone doing anything exciting this Sunday? I hope you are all staying warm and relaxing. :goodvibes:

[branjie]

Hi girls! Just letting you girls know that I'll be joining you. DH finally agreed to ttc bub #3 today. I think I'm more excited this time than I was with the other two, because everyone expected us to have two (including us), two kids is practically mandatory (for those who can). This one will be a wonderful surprise for all of our family. Well I hope so. We had to do IVF for the first one. The second one came naturally though, so I'm really hoping things will go smoothly this time. I'm also a bit older (33yo) but I'm going to try and be positive. I have a feeling that it was the stress of ttc that stopped me from getting pregnant naturally the first time, so I'm going to try and have a layed back (excuse the pun) attitude this time. I won't give you a test date yet, as I'm waiting for AF which should come next weekend. Thanks for reading my rambling.

Good luck everyone!

[chunkydunks]

Best of luck for august Branjie:)

[Craftymum]

Welcome aboard Branjie - ALl the best, and just let us know a date when you feel comfortable. :goodvibes:

[cocobambino]

Ok girls help me out here, AF finished on july 5th right and thismorning I had a bit of spotting and now nothing..

TOTALLY WEIRD

it cant be "implantation bleed" coz i wouldnt have even ovulated yet..

[Craftymum]

Haim - Could be breakthrough bleeding from ovulation? Probably around the right time if you O ealry in your cycle? Hope your getting busy incase! ;)

[branjie]

Haim that is odd. Perhaps you've ovulated and not realised. Those tests can be wrong.

Have you had this before? It's probably nothing, but if you find that you're not pregnant, and it happens again, I would probably see your G.P about it.

[chunkydunks]

I'm not saying no yet but looks like I might be out for august. DH's hernias aren't popping back in so he has to ring the surgen tomorrow and make an appointment. Knowing my luck they'd decide to get him in asap and that would be me out. I'm being selfish i know but after trying for this long the last thing i want is another 6 weeks of not trying.

[cocobambino]

Haim - Could be breakthrough bleeding from ovulation? Probably around the right time if you O ealry in your cycle? Hope your getting busy incase! ;)

honey we're always gettin busy:laughing:

[branjie]

Kirsty sorry to hear about those hernias. I hope you get a chance to try this month before the op. Will be hard to wait six weeks.

[Craftymum]

Kirsty - good luck hun, I hope it all works out for you. You cant leave us anyways, you have to stay now!:D

[chunkydunks]

I've gotta be the cheer squad:D

[cocobambino]

Morning Girls,

Last night I had some spotting again, its only when I wipe and only after we bd so im not sure whats going on there.
its really light pink.

[mumofava]

Hi crafty, unfortunately I'll be joining the august thread, so could you put me in for the 14th please. :goodvibes:

[ringneck]

hey ladies welcome to all the new testers you're in good hands with crafty :yes:
well af is gone just a little bit of spotting so fingers crossed i o this cycle.

[melbryan]

I have been looking back and seeing who is testing in August, good luck to all of you and hope those :bfp:'s come thick and fast.

I really thought Aug was my month but if it's to be it will.

Will check in every so often to see how you're all doing.

[GoldLeader]

i have a question - when i was on the pill i used to get AF for 3 to 4 days, but now i'm off the pill i only get AF for 2 to 3 days - is this normal? :detective:

[branjie]

Haim the only time I've had that is when I've been pregnant. Hopefully that's what is causing it for you. If you find in August that you're not, I'd definitely go to the doctor about it, if you haven't had a pap smear in the last two years.

Goldleader I think it varies a fair bit between people. What were your periods like before you started the pill? Mine have been lighter since I stopped using the Mirena contraceptive (works the same way as the pill). I'm kind of glad :).

[Craftymum]

Mumofava - Welcome, Will add you to our lucky BFP 's to come list. Goodluck!

Goldleader - Sorry cant really shed any light on your AF question. When I was on the pill mine were really light and about 5 days, now I'm off the pill they are heavy and about 4 days. Goodluck for AUgust!

Haim - If your spotting doesnt result in a BFP, I would definately go and see the doc and get a few BT's/internal u/s done to check things out just to make sure all is ok. I think its fairly normal to spot for a day or two before AF, but anywhere else in your cycle probably is worth getting checked out.

[Dangerkitty]

I am so frustrated! Totally thought AF was here (after my lap and stuff) but doesn't look like it! GRR! I don't know when to start temping again or what would count as CD1! When do I start OPK's again! Frustrating!

OK rant over :):wave:

[Craftymum]

Crystal - :hugs:, you are so close to starting a fresh and getting right into TTC hun! I would definately start taking your temps, if you know what your pre and post O temps are you might be able to start to get a jist by temping atleast and monitoring your CP and CM. August is a LONG month - so you will be testing ;)

[cocobambino]

I was wondering, is it possible to ovulate 9 days after AF finishing?

[Craftymum]

Haim - I read that its possible for the body to ovulate as early as CD9.....

If you have had AF for a couple of days, and then 9 days on, that would make you somewhere around CD13-15? Perfect time of O.

[branjie]

I guess it is possible. Do you have short cycles, as short as 20 days? I don't think I've had a cycle that short, but my body doesn't exactly work like clockwork, so nothing would surprise me.

[cocobambino]

I googled it and found the answer, i opened a thread incase others were interested.
I may have been O'ing and that spotting is O bleed, your cervix is low when you O.

I have 35 day cycles and AF lasts 4-5 days

[Dangerkitty]

I too have heard of women ovulating quite early. Anything is possible I guess.

Thanks Lisa, I am going to start temping tomorrow morning. But not sure where to mark it on my chart. What do you think? Start a new cycle or continue on the one I am on? Ahh so much to think about!

Hey Lisa, do you have MSN?

[Jamaica]

Hi ladies Im so excited this month we can actually TTC it was almost 3months between having my D&C and AF returning & we are so excited that now we can hopefully get back on track. I think I will be testing around 4th but will have to wait and see when I O, this month we are going all out Ive just ordered some OPks online & im gona start temping tomorrow (i forgot today :o )
Good luck this month everyone :babydust2:

[Craftymum]

Thanks Lisa, I am going to start temping tomorrow morning. But not sure where to mark it on my chart. What do you think? Start a new cycle or continue on the one I am on? Ahh so much to think about!

Hey Lisa, do you have MSN?
If it were me, I would still keep it on the same chart until you get your AF and then it will automatically start a new one for you which will hopefully end in a BFP for you :D....

Nope, dont have MSN, too many other things I'm in, and not enough time LOL!

[Craftymum]

Jamaica, welcome and I hope you dont mind but have added you to the testing calendar, you can change dates anytime hun. Goodluck!

[cocobambino]

Welcome Jamaica:babydust2:

Ok I have a new symptom, pain down left side

[branjie]

Good luck Jamaica!

[Preggyin08]

Hi,

This is our first month TTC and we will be testing the week of 4 August. Can I please join the thread. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE sprinkle some babydust my way.:babydust2:

[Craftymum]

Welcome and goodluck Preggyin08! I will put you down for the 4th August - you can always change!

Goodluck

[cocobambino]

according to all the signs I am currently fertile

im confused

[trixiebelle17]

GOLDLEADER: AF is lighter and shorter for me now that i am off the pill... AF used to last for about 8 days on the pill and now it is only 6 and much lighter... seems ironic cause i originally went on the pill because of heavy painful periods!

[cocobambino]

Another update on me:ecomcity:

We didnt bed last night, still had spotting this morning

[logiesmummy]

Hey ladies !!!

Well looks like AF is on her way and i will be joining you all in the august thread!! BUt thats ok because then lisa can colour me pink!! :D

Will be back with the date i am testing!

[Jamaica]

Haimanatnom - what Cd are you on?

Craftymum - thanks for adding me, the big test is going to be not testing too early cos I just ordered a 20 pack of HPT from ebay :D - along with 20 OPKs, I love a bargain :laughing:

[Craftymum]

Jamaica - Thats ok, I think we all secretly test early, just some of us admit being POAS addicts !:D

Debi - Fingers crossed you get your BFP this month hun and wont need August, but hey, I'd be excited to have the chance to colour your name pink!

[Craftymum]

Ladies,

Just wanted to let you all know that I will not be partaking in any testing in Augsut :), but I am still going to be the threadmaster and sprinkle lots of baby dust around you all and be your cheersquad! :smiliedance:

I've just booked in for my laparoscapy/Tubal Patency and it's being done on 5th August, which is a couple of days after I ovulate so I wont be ready to test till September :goodvibes:... bring on that long awaited BFP!

[Jamaica]

Good luck Craftymum. :fingerscrossed: sept is gona be your month

[cocobambino]

Haimanatnom - what Cd are you on?

Craftymum - thanks for adding me, the big test is going to be not testing too early cos I just ordered a 20 pack of HPT from ebay :D - along with 20 OPKs, I love a bargain :laughing:

I only finshed AF on the 4-5th of July but Im thinking maybe I ovulate on day 9 rather than 14 as I have done some research and every single thing i read is telling me im either Pregnant which then its implantation bleed or im Oing Ovulation bleed I cant be preggers coz I had a normal AF

[Jamaica]

Haimanatnom - Ovulation bleeding (from my experience) is more like a smear of blood in cervial mucus and is no where near as heavy as an AF, another thing is most things you read assume you O on day 14 which is a real pain. I usually O on day 21 the normal things dont apply to me. Do you chart or anything? Ive started this month it will be great to find out exaclty when Im ovulating. Im sick of the guess work :D

[mamacaz]

Hello ladies

I hope you don't mind me joining this group. We've been TTC#2 for 2 years. Could you please add me to your list. I'm due on 1st August so I'll be testing then.

:fingerscrossed::babydust2::babydust2: everyone. Here's to a PINK AUGUST!!

[Craftymum]

Mamacaz - of course you are welcome to join! Goodluck and I hope you get your BFP on the 1st! :babydust2:

[Hopeful 08]

Hi Ladies

Please add me in for August Testing. I'm going for my first IUI at the very start of August. Had July's cancelled but am keeping :fingerscrossed: that August will be my month for :bfp:

:babydust2::wizard: for everyone.

[cocobambino]

Haimanatnom - Ovulation bleeding (from my experience) is more like a smear of blood in cervial mucus and is no where near as heavy as an AF, another thing is most things you read assume you O on day 14 which is a real pain. I usually O on day 21 the normal things dont apply to me. Do you chart or anything? Ive started this month it will be great to find out exaclty when Im ovulating. Im sick of the guess work :D

Yer I know but what im saying is i think im experiencing Ovulation bleed now, my period finished 9 days ago

[Preggyin08]

Ladies,

Just wanted to let you all know that I will not be partaking in any testing in Augsut :), but I am still going to be the threadmaster and sprinkle lots of baby dust around you all and be your cheersquad! :smiliedance:

I've just booked in for my laparoscapy/Tubal Patency and it's being done on 5th August, which is a couple of days after I ovulate so I wont be ready to test till September :goodvibes:... bring on that long awaited BFP!


Wishing you all the very best for September.

[chunkydunks]

Best of luck with it all Crafty. I might be joining you in September. Might even be october for us. Mot sure yet depends on DH and his op.

[Craftymum]

Hopeful08- Of course you can join us! The more the merrier! What date would you like to be put down for testing? Goodluck with your IUI, fingers crossed you will have that BFP in no time.

Preggyin08/Chunkydunks – Thanks for your well wishes girls. I just cant wait to have it done now and wish I had of done it back in May when I got cold feet LOL! But I’m not going anywhere as I want to turn you ALL PINK!

[logiesmummy]

Well Af is here:hissy: But oh well lisa that just means you get to coulour me pink!!! Can you please put me down for the 18th at this stage!! Thank you

[cocobambino]

Well Af is here:hissy: But oh well lisa that just means you get to coulour me pink!!! Can you please put me down for the 18th at this stage!! Thank you

aww:hugs: :fingerscrossed: for a:bfp: in august

I didnt spot today, i THINK i may have ovulated on CD 12-13

[Craftymum]

Debi - Sorry to hear AF arrived hun. Fingers crossed this month is yours :fingerscrossed::babydust2:

[logiesmummy]

Well ladies i'm back from seeig my FS

Well she is lovely!! I Think she is great and she knows my old one really well and the have been talking bout me! All good she said!

Well tomorrow i have to fast and have blood tests in the morning! To see how high my insulin levels are! To see if i need to go on metformin(sp).

I have to change my diet to a low GI one which i have already done. I do this month on the clomid. Then if i need to go on the metformin she wants to give me a break off clomid. Next cycle will be a monitered one at RW. SO i am really excited. Things are really starting to happen. Just hope MY BFP comes soon!!

We also had a chat about shared care encase i want to go back home to have bubs! Which i think i will. I like the idea of haveing my family around us and knowing the doc who will be delevering bub!

[Craftymum]

Debi - That's great news with regards to your plan of attack to get your BFP!!!! YAY!

[mamacaz]

Ok ladies I have a question.....:detective:

I'm due to o 17th/18th (depending on "what" I listen to lol) and for the past 2 days I've been getting a feeling that feels like slight period pain in my lower tummy. Should I be thinking that this is o pain?:o I've only had this feeling at o time for about 3 months now although I believe that I've been o every month for the past year. I don't understand why I've only started getting these feelings now. It seems obvious to me that it is o pain but I've noticed some other ladies explaining that their o pain is different to this.:confused:

[Craftymum]

Mamacaz - some months i really feel ovulation pain and other months I dont and I feel it towards the end of my cycle in the 2ww - weird. They say that you shouldnt use O pains as a guidance to ovulation as its not accurate. Go by your temp and cm if you can. Goodluck!

[ringneck]

hey lisa good luck for september people fall pregnant really easy in the first couple of months after i lap or so i've heard :fingerscrossed: this is your case

[mamacaz]

Thanks Craftymum! It's nice to have someone clear things up for you. Many :hugs:

[Craftymum]

hey lisa good luck for september people fall pregnant really easy in the first couple of months after i lap or so i've heard :fingerscrossed: this is your case
Thanks Ringneck, I'm really excited (sort of??) about it!! Just not so excited about the cost LOL! Oh well thats what you get for going private I guess. If I went public I think I would have to wait a while.....

Mamacaz - No worries, just my opinion!:)

[megB74]

Here you go chickie! Pop me down as 13th Aug - I cant believe we wont be testing twin/triplet/quad/quins (we did keep multiplying) this month.

My date will almost look lonely...

[LittleOldMe]

LOL!!! Meg i'm the 13th as well! So you got a testing buddy.... and i'll make sure we are UTD!

[megB74]

LOL!!! Meg i'm the 13th as well! So you got a testing buddy.... and i'll make sure we are UTD!

oh people will talk! hahaha

[ringneck]

well you're testing just after me so we can have a triple bfp

[LittleOldMe]

LOL wouldn't have it any other way! :yelclap:

[megB74]

hang on a minute....


.... haven't we all done this before?:laughing:

[Craftymum]

LOL girls, Meg I am so :hissy: that I wont get to test with you & LOM! Hopefully you lovely ladies get your BFP's in August and wont need the September thread.... just little scotty lonely ol' me all by my lonesome in September :no::crying:

Have added you to the list of BFP's to come! :)

[branjie]

Crafty I'm going into this with a positive attitude, but would be suprised to not still be testing in September. I'm pretty sure we can hang out together :).

[Craftymum]

Branjie - thanks I have a friend! :hugs:, hopefully you will have your BFP this month. I'm personally going to see to it that you all get your BFP's this month! :laughing:

[megB74]

LOL girls, Meg I am so :hissy: that I wont get to test with you & LOM! Hopefully you lovely ladies get your BFP's in August and wont need the September thread.... just little scotty lonely ol' me all by my lonesome in September :no::crying:

Have added you to the list of BFP's to come! :)

Yep, we have adapted the "do nothing differently" approach. The magic FS will have you sorted in no time!

[megB74]

Branjie - thanks I have a friend! :hugs:, hopefully you will have your BFP this month. I'm personally going to see to it that you all get your BFP's this month! :laughing:

sweet! sounds easier than the bd-ing every day that DH has just suggested. Was wondering about the chiro bill at the end of it!!!!:laughing:

[Craftymum]

:laughing:, I can hardly keep up with my own bills LOL! Just saw how much this procedures gonna cost me out of pocket :rolleyes:!

Meg - Didnt end up involving a FS.... just my obgyn, hoping lap does the trick.

Still no AF yet for me..... and my spotting is playing tricks on me as its pretty much dissapeared today - it did this to me last month and suckered me into more HPTS! But nope, it wont suck me in this month :shame:

[logiesmummy]

Branjie - thanks I have a friend! :hugs:, hopefully you will have your BFP this month. I'm personally going to see to it that you all get your BFP's this month! :laughing:


Now this will be intresting to see!! :p I am holding you to that lisa!!

[muls]

Hey,
How is everyone?
I'd like to change my test date. My last period had regulated itself so I'm back to a fairly normal period so I'll be testing on the 10th.
Trying to fall pregnant is such a rewarding yet draining experience isn't it. It's great to have people to share the journey.
Fingers crossed for everyone and baby dust to all!!!
:fingerscrossed::babydust2:

[Craftymum]

Hey,
How is everyone?
I'd like to change my test date. My last period had regulated itself so I'm back to a fairly normal period so I'll be testing on the 10th.
Trying to fall pregnant is such a rewarding yet draining experience isn't it. It's great to have people to share the journey.
Fingers crossed for everyone and baby dust to all!!!
:fingerscrossed::babydust2:
An earlier test date is always a good thing :thumbsup: Goodluck!

Debi - LOL, I thought as I wont be hoping for a BFP myself, I could use all my wishing power and baby dust for the rest of you :D

[mimibiggus]

Hi There,

Can I please put down 15th August??

Thanks:fingerscrossed:

[Jamaica]

Come on august :D
Im a few days off O (i think) & Im just so excited Im counting the days til I can test.

[Craftymum]

Jamaica - I here you..... I cant wait for all my little chicks to be hatching their BFP's in August! :laughing:

[chunkydunks]

i spose were all pretty clucky so thats quite appropriate:laughing::laughing:

[Jamaica]

Ive always heard about the dreded 2ww but this waiting for O is a killer. Its stressful and exciting and it feels like its been July for years already :laughing: its gona be a real long month.

[springbride]

Hi :wave:

Can I be put down to test on unknown date? Im on CD69, so who knows whats going on:confused:, but I'd love to be apart of the August Testing Thread anyways :flowerz:

:babydust2:Good Luck to all you lovely ladies this month :fingerscrossed:

[Craftymum]

Springbride - Have added you to the list, goodluck!

[MupsMum]

looks like I might be in the August testing thread after all considering I got my first positive opk today 6 days after I normally would. So I think testing will be the end of the first week of August for me :D

[Craftymum]

Mupsmum - thats fantastic news!!! Shall I put you down for around Friday 8th??

[MupsMum]

Mupsmum - thats fantastic news!!! Shall I put you down for around Friday 8th??

That sounds good considering testing day was going to be around the 28th July had this been a normal cycle. 8th sounds good :thumbsup:

[Craftymum]

Done, all the best at catching the slippery egg this weekend! ;)

[branjie]

I've finally got my day for testing in August. Please put me down for August 17th. I probaby won't need to test though, as AF is pretty regular, and will turn up if I'm not pg. Do people usually test on the day AF is due?

[Craftymum]

Branjie - Have updated and added your testing date. People generally test the day AF is due, some like to test earlier too :D. Goodluck!

[branjie]

Thanks Crafty!

[muls]

Ohhh it's nearly O time and I feel like this month is taking forever. I hope my Hubby is home on my O day. I ordered a maybe baby but it won't be here this month so I'll have to use some OPK's. I'm soooo impatient. It's funny that it's only a few weeks when you think about it but still seems so long when your waiting for a miracle!!
:fingerscrossed::babydust2:

[Craftymum]

Goodluck to all the early August testers who would be ovulating now or very soon!

Lots of sticky dust and positive vibes to help you catch the elusive egg!
:babydust2::goodvibes::babydust2::goodvibes:

[Jamaica]

Craftymum - can you please put me down for testing on Aug 2nd!
I have my 1st gyn appointment on the 4th (cd28) so assuming I O today or tomorrow, which looks like I will, I will start testing on the 2nd yay!!!

[Craftymum]

Woohoo Goodluck Jamaica!

[trixiebelle17]

jamaica: i just wrote almost the same thing in the july thread about waiting for O to be a killer... cause my cycles have been so irregular i have about a 10 day period in which i might O... cause i dont even know i am o'ing this is killing me!!!! worse than the 2ww wait cause at least during that time there is nothing u can do except wait... guess i'll just have to keep harassing DH for some BDing!
by my cals i should o any time from last sat till about mid next week! i think i'll prob have to change my testing date, but crafty i'll update u when i know

[Jamaica]

Trixi - I hear you :) I just cant wait to know Ive Od then its just a matter of waiting for AF or my BFP. Im doing OPKs & temping but I really dont know whats going on. Im just about to POAS and am praying I get a - on the OPK. Ive had lines for days and days now. I just want to O !!!

[MummyMelly]

Please put me down for 7 August! :fingerscrossed::babydust2:

[Craftymum]

Welcome & Goodluck MummyMelly!

[cherri belli]

Hi lovely ladies,

I am new to BubHub and would love to be able to join you all! This is DHs and my first month of trying for bub #1 and we are really excited.
I think I may have O'd in the past day or so so would love to fill the gap and be put down for testing on the 6th if thats ok craftymum?
Can't wait to get to know all of you and good luck to all of you that are busy b'ding and catching that egg!!

[Craftymum]

Cherri Belli - Good luck!!! I hope your stay is short and sweet and you get your BFP quickly.

[cherri belli]

Thanks crafty, fingers crossed it will be! Good luck for your op too and I hope it results in a BFP in Sept!

[Craftymum]

Thanks Cherri

[ringneck]

hey ladies how are we all?
well i should have o'd or be about to o any day now so fingers crossed this is the cycle or we're out till end of september beginning of october.
baby dust for all :goodvibes:

[Preggyin08]

Hi all,

I hope you are all well. My OPK indicated all systems were go yesterday so we have been very busy :D . Fingers crossed we all get a BFP this month, loads of babydust to everyone.:babydust2:

[GoldLeader]

this is cycle day 13 for me and just starting to get stretchy ewcm. it is earlier this cycle than the last 2. i am not temping or charting because this is only cycle #3. but i am watching that ewcm and keeping an eye on my cycle day.

[Craftymum]

Ringneck - I peeked at your TTC diary earlier today..... I so hope I get to colour you pink this month so you can get your BFP before you need to take a break :hugs:

Goldleader/Preggy08 - Goodluck in hunting down the egg! Here's to lots of positive vibes for you :goodvibes::goodvibes::goodvibes:

Well I'm making the most of my 'month off' and am enjoying a nice old bottle of red. I made this curry for dinner and boy oh boy was it hot :p I so dont have the tastebuds for spicy hot food..... oh and CD4 for me and AF has nearly flown the coup!! :)

[chunkydunks]

hey girls. i think I'm definately out again this month. DH is sick AGAIN!!!! i should be Oing anyday soon but I just don't think anything will happen at this stage.

Still here cheering thouhg!!

[Craftymum]

Oh Kirsty, I am so sorry to hear..... you might still be able to squeeze in another August test date tho as its a 31 day month! Goodluck, and I hope your DH is better soon. :hugs:

[Jamaica]

chunkydunks - sorry to hear your out this month - good luck next cycle though

DH has come down with gastro today & I feel so mean cos my 1st thought was 'thank god it started today' as Im now on cd15, Im a terrible wife :p

Im not sure if I have Od yet temps, OPKs and CM all telling different stories and confusing me :o
But I think we are done for this cycle :fingerscrossed: we got it though.

[ringneck]

thanks crafty, i hope you get to colour me pink too. havent been overly stressed about it this cycle though. dinner sounds good i love spicy food even though i'm not supposed to eat it.
good luck everyone i hope to see lots of bfps in august

[Preggyin08]

Jamaica- I just about spat my cuppa all over the screen when I read about your visit to the doctor for CM - too funny .:laughing:


Chunkydunks - Sending lots of positive vibes your way.

[mamacaz]

Hi ladies

Just an update.....I o'd on Sunday so we were a bit busy over the weekend iykwim!! So now I'm TWW. I have my first haematologist appt tomorrow and I am very interested in knowing what he has planned for me. TTC for 2 years is such a looooonnnggg time but I see this as one step closer to that BFP!

Craftymum I'm jealous!! I could easily go a bottle of red right now!

Sending everyone lots of :goodvibes::babydust2::fingerscrossed:.

[Angeldreaming]

Hi Ladies, :)

I am new to BubHub and I'd like to join this thread if I may. I think 'egg day' will be CD17 for me so please can you put me down for testing on 9th August Crafty? This is our first month TTC #1 which is exciting! I hope we all get lucky with BFP in August!!

:wizard::smiliedance:

[Craftymum]

AngelDreaming - Of course! Welcome, I hope it's all systems go for you for August :goodvibes:

[Angeldreaming]

Thanks Crafty Me too! I hope we all get lucky!!

[branjie]

Good luck angeldreaming. I hope you get your little one soon.

[Preggyin08]

Welcome Angeldreaming. Good luck, it is our first month TTC too, lets hope it is a magical month.:fingerscrossed:

[GoldLeader]

mmmmmmm....bottle of red....
that's the only thing that makes getting af tollerable...being able to have a drink!

[simba6]

Hi all,

Feeling pretty excited about this month,can you pls put me down for testing 15th Aug, GOODLUCK to everyone :babydust2:

Hope to talk to you all soon!

Sim :flowerz:

[Craftymum]

Simba6 - Welcome! Have added you to our wishlist of BFP's to come, goodluck :babydust2:

[gazelle]

Hi all,
I've just joined as I'm in my 2 week wait; test day for me is 9th Aug.

Looking forward to spending my time with you here! :fingerscrossed:

[Preggyin08]

Hi Simba,

Good luck with getting your BFP :babydust2:

[trixiebelle17]

i think i should prob be in the 2ww wait now... havent had much luck with my OPK's but the one i took this evening had only an extremely extremely faint line and CM seems to be thickening again... :fingerscrossed: for my BFP soon!

DH thinks im UTD, but admitted he thinks its probably wishful thinking... well hopefully i wont go too insane this 2ww wait cause my washing machine just packed it in, and now im going to have to run around following up the warranty (only 4 months old!).. and find out how to wash my clothes... should keep me busy for a few days instead of stressing out

[trixiebelle17]

welcome gazelle!

[Jamaica]

Welcome gazelle!

Trixi - sound like we are about the same way through our cycle, what cd are you on? when are you testing?

[trixiebelle17]

hey jamaica... im cd 22 but i have long cycles (32-42 days)... If i change the settings on FF it tells me i 6DPO, but on the normal settings it hasnt picked up anything! If i am i only BD'd 2 days before O!!! which means DH's swimmers would need to have worked hard...lol

[Craftymum]

Gazelle - Welcome, you have some fellow testing buddies so hopefully you can make it a triple BFP day :smiliedance:

Trixie - How frustrating about your washing machine! LOL, I'm trying to imagine you over a bucket of water with one of those wooden old fashioned things you beat your clothes against! :laughing:

[chunkydunks]

Quick question lovelies......I still would like to keep track of where I'm up to in my cycle. Is it too late to do an OPK now or should I wait till tomorrow?

[mum2cheekymoo]

:thumbsup: haven't been in for a while...well i should ovulate this week.....2mrw roughly. Im not charting or anything as yet...will see how we go for a few more months! so waiting for DP to get home to have a bubble bath!! :laughing:

Been feeling a bit flat lately, we have both been sick as well....so haven't really been focused on TTC....! but hope this is our month as well as many others! :)

[trixiebelle17]

haha crafty mum, i roughed it in east africa earlier this yr... i did plenty of hand washing... my one wish while i was there was not for a hot shower or air con... but for a washing machine! i even told someone that today, must have cursed myself...lol

i dont know the answer to ur question chunkydunks..sorry

enjoy ur bubble bath mum2cheekymoo;)

[megB74]

Must be season for washing machine woes as just had to replace drive belt on mine last month too...(not a front loader is it? tis the first thing to go kaput on them)

Its freezing this morning here - and raining, wouldn't want to be hand washing in this!

[ringneck]

we have a century old twin tub and have never had a problem with it they just dont make stuff like they used to. its freezing and pouring down here too.

[Preggyin08]

Gee Whiz, this is only our first month of TTC and I really don't like this whole 2ww business :no:. I can't stop thinking about it, I want it to happen now! I am super impatient.

[Hopeful 08]

Hi girls haven't been in here for a while and realised that I hadn't given my testing date - think it will be around the 20th!

How's everyone else going?- cycles going to plan I hope!:yelclap:

[Angeldreaming]

Hi Ladies, :wave:
Just checked out the Aug testing list - it is so great to see all the names and know we are all testing around the same time : ) There are 3 of us on 9th Aug so far! I am sooo impatient and this is only our 1st month TTC! I think O is due tomorrow, I am waiting for OPK to confirm today. We've been bding daily since CD8 just in case :D

[Craftymum]

Hopeful 08 - I have put you down for a 20th Aug BFP :D

[Hopeful 08]

thanks crafymum

I so hope it's a BFP :fingerscrossed: I hate being on clomid!!!

[mamacaz]

WELCOME Angeldreaming, Preggyin08, Simba6 & Gazelle! Good luck with your BFP's!!:fingerscrossed: Hope everyone is going well....

I just got back from my haematologist's appt. Not only do I have Factor V Leiden but I also have Antithrombin Dificiency. Now I'm even more prone to getting blood clots! Not what I was expecting to hear today. So I had to have more blood tests and they took atleast 10 vials of blood!!!:thumbsdown: I will need to go on Clexane after I fall pregnant and I would have to give myself injections!!:crying: Not great when you have a needle phobia!:eek: I have to go back to see him in 3 weeks. How do you ladies cope with the needles? Do you prefer to have the needles in your stomach or thighs? I'm dreading it but I know it will be all worth while. I've got an appt with gyno next Monday, which I am assuming will be giving me a referral to IVF.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antithrombin_III_deficiency
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Factor_v_leiden

[Craftymum]

Mamcaz - sorry to hear about how your appointment went, better to know I guess.... Hopefully you get your BFP soon and it will all be worth it.

[Angeldreaming]

Thanks for you warm welcome Mamacaz and sorry about how your appt went too. Best wishes for a BFP soon!!! You won't mind about doing the injections once you know you have a bun in the oven! :fingerscrossed:

:)

[hopeful31]

Hi,

Just new to this site. I will be testing in August for baby #3. I have 2 sons - eldest is 11 and youngest is 7 - yes I know big age difference for this one - :yes: But me and hubby are very excited. However my first two were accidents :doh:and NOW here comes the hard part - actually planning, waiting, and not being able to think of anything BUT :bfp:.
Had the Implanon removed on the last day of my period in June. Always had a regular period while on Implanon) tried that week (as before Implanon - very fertile - preg with DS1 on Depo and preg with DS2 while on the mini-pill (may have missed a couple here and there though) got my AF last Sunday (exact 28 day cycle). So thankfully the Implanon has not messed around too much in there!! So we will be doing lots of Bdancing next week!! Hoping for a DD to join 2 big brothers - but another healthy baby boy will be as much loved - if 3 boys are in my plan. Please wish me luck :babydust2:

[Angeldreaming]

Welcome Hopeful and best of luck TTC #3!! It will exciting for you to jump back into baby land again! I am dreaming of my baby #1 !!!:wizard:

[hopeful31]

Thanks Angel Dreaming. :flowerz: It is so different this time waiting, dreaming, hoping!! But it also adds to the excitment too!! Good luck with your bdancing this month - lets hope we both have some good news to share!! :fingerscrossed::yes: What date will you be testing.

[mamacaz]

Thanks ladies :hugs:. It's great to be able to talk to you lovely ladies on this thread. It makes it all bearable. Just another part of our journey I suppose and one step closer to that BFP! It will be worth it!!

WELCOME Hopeful31. Good luck with your :bfp:!!

:babydust2::fingerscrossed::babydust2: to everyone.....

[Angeldreaming]

Hi Hopeful, I am testing on 9th August. My cycles have been between 25 and 31 days over the last 8 mths and 30 to 31 in the last couple of mths so I am going to test on CD32 - 1 month to the day since we started TTC ! Fingers crossed for us all for a BFP SOON !!! I am impatient waiting for 'O' day let alone going through the 2WW :)

[cherri belli]

hi all. so much to catch up on already and we haven't even got to August yet!!
preggyin08 - I am with you, this is our first month and i am soo impatient, only about 3DPO so still a long time to go til testing and i'm already itching to test! Have just ordered a whole bunch of internet cheapie tests, somehow I have a feeling that I am going to become a POAS addict! :laughing:
mamacaz - sorry to hear that the results of your appt were not what you were hoping for, hopefully knowing this now though will get you a step closer to your BFP! Whenever I get needles I always get them in my butt if I can because I am a wimp!! :o
hello to everyone else and hopefully august hurries up and gets here so we can all get our BFPs!!

[branjie]

Welcome and good luck Hopeful31.

Talk about impatient, DH agreed to try for #3 about 2 weeks ago, but it's going to be another week and a half or so until I'll be Oing. It seems like this whole thing has taken forever, when in actual fact we haven't even started yet. Whinge whinge. I keep telling myself to think myself lucky that I have two kids, and not to get my hopes up re. # 3 but it is hard not to be impatient. The TWW will be better, as least I'll be in with a chance by then.

Good luck everyone.

[mumofava]

Hi, I haven't been in for a while :)
Hope everyone is well, was just wondering if anyone can help, I just did an OPT(wee stick) and got two very faint lines, does this mean im about to ovulate or i already have ovulated :confused:

[GoldLeader]

:wave: angeldreaming and gazelle... i just had a look at the first page of this thread and we are testing triplets.

:babydust2: good luck!

[Craftymum]

Hopeful31 – Welcome, I hope your stay is nice and short and you get your BFP this month. Just let us know which date you would like to test, you can always change it!

Mumofava – Hi, your OPK could either be showing you are about to lead up to getting your LH surge, or its been. Just keep doing them daily or even twice a day and if they go lighter then you’ve had it, if they go darker then wait till your most darkest and then you will hopefully be ovulating if they go light again. The test line needs to be as dark or darker than the control line. Goodluck in catching the egg!

[cocobambino]

Hubby is worried that he is preventing us from falling pregnant, he thinks we been trying too long and I should be UTD by now..Poor fella

[Preggyin08]

preggyin08 - I am with you, this is our first month and i am soo impatient, only about 3DPO so still a long time to go til testing and i'm already itching to test! Have just ordered a whole bunch of internet cheapie tests, somehow I have a feeling that I am going to become a POAS addict! :laughing:


I hear you! I have been sitting hear reading up on what could possibly be going on with the eggie and spermies and wondering if they have met :D. I always told myself that I would never be one of "those" people that test early - pfft who am I kidding!

[Preggyin08]

Hubby is worried that he is preventing us from falling pregnant, he thinks we been trying too long and I should be UTD by now..Poor fella

Oh bless him. Is he taking Menevit? Maybe that would make him feel like he is doing something to assist the process. Just a thought.

[branjie]

Courtney why does he think that? Maybe he was just looking for a bit of reassurance that you're not blaming him or something??? When you think of all the things that have to go right for someone to get pregnant, it's a wondering anyone does :). I'm sure it will happen in time for all of us.

[Craftymum]

Courtney - I agree with with Preggy08, he might feel a bit better if he is taking some supplements to help? Just tell him his produced 2 lovely children so of course he can do it!

Did anyone watch 'Rules of Engagement' on tv tonight? I thought it was hilarious tonight about the 'Super sperm!'.... If anyone doesnt watch it tonights was about this particular couple who have been experiencing infertility and he had a sperm check done.... after thinking it was his fault their specialist told him definately not as he had 'Super sperm' it was pretty funny :laughing:

[wannabubbad]

:wave: August Testers. AF arrived last night so have had to move myself over here.

I reckon that August is my month!! This time next month I will be pink...

Crafty can you put me down for testing on the 22nd please?

Have to fly now, but looking forward to catching up with you all. It's being very quiet over in July thread for the last few days...

:goodvibes: :goodvibes: :goodvibes:

[Preggyin08]

Hi wannabubbad,

Welcome to the lucky August testing thread. Fingers crossed for all of us.

[hopeful31]

Hi everyone,

Just getting use to this site and all the abreviations :geek: ! Well I started my AFP on 20th of July - so early days. While on Implanon always had a 7 to 8 day AFP - but this one is just about gone - day number 6 :smiliedance:.
Not to good on dates etc so - what date do you suggest I test in August. Sort of trying for DD so am stopping bdancing at least 2 days before ovulation. But really want a third child - so I wont be devestated with another handsome boy. DH really wants his princess though - so feeling somewhat some pressure :shame:.
This site is great - sharing all our mutual emotions!! Fell pregnant so easily with my boys - and now im a little older - Me 31 and DH nearly 30 - hope things are still good for baby making :fingerscrossed:

[mamacaz]

WELCOME Mumofava :shakehands:. Good luck with your journey.

Thank you Cherri Belly. I would have to say that I am a huge wimp myself :laughing:. I'm just accepting that this is part of my journey and I know that my BFP will happen. Positive thinking.....

Haimanatnom - I agree with Preggyin08 and Craftymum. Although my husband's sperm check came back normal, he started taking Blackmore's Men's Performance Multi vitamins. This was his idea and he feels as though he's doing "something" to help. Men can easily blame themselves for everything because they hate it when they can't "fix" a problem, no matter what the problem is. Just a little bit reassurance and guidance and he may pull through. Good luck :fingerscrossed:

Hope everyone else are staying positive:fingerscrossed: :babydust2:

[mamacaz]

I'm with you Hopeful31. We fell pregnant easily with our DD although that was 7 years ago!! This is a fabulous site! I love the support you get from these lovely ladies. It helps to get you through the day. By the way, I'm still learning the abbreviations myself :D. Good luck sweetie :hugs:

[BB78]

Hi all well I am now in this thread with you all as AF arrived.

Crafty can you put me down for the 25th Please hun Thank You.

[hopeful31]

Thanks for your reply Mamacaz - my thoughts are with you :babydust2:.

BB78 - I see you have 3 DS - and trying for a DD - are you trying any of the gender swaying methods??? I have read the book by Dr Hazel Christensen - Phillips. DOing the timing method and a CM - but cannot get my temparture right at all - it is too erractic - maybe it is my thermometer :hissy:. But my CM is my best indicator i think - and I have ALWAYS been a 28 dayer - so pretty sure i know when ovulation is.. :fingerscrossed: Good luck trying for your butterfly!! My DH is desparate for his little girl as there have been no girls born in his dad's side of the family for 50 years!!!! DH has 5 brothers - so we really need to think PINK!!!

[BB78]

Hopeful: Hi, :wave: yes I have been studying infomation on having a girl for around a year before I started to TTC.
I am tracking temp, CM, taking certain vitimins, changed my diet in certain areas., and timing BD before O.

Feel free to message me.

Hubby wants his lil girl too as there is no girls in his side either, he has a brother. and his the only one with kids.
I am the only sibling in my family that has all boys :rolleyes:

[Kema]

Hey Ladies :wave:,

I'm new to this site, unfortunately not such a newbie to TTC & IVF.

I would love to join your august thread, please.

I'm not 100% sure of my testing date yet but will find out on Sunday after my embryo transfer, they usually test us 2 weeks later but being a weekend I dont know if the can rush results the way they do during the week.

Good Luck to everyone this month, the testing dates have filled up so much & we are still in July!!!

:babydust2: for all.

[Angeldreaming]

Hi girls, I am confused... :confused: can you help?
This is my 1st mth TTC and using OPKs. I usually O between CD15 and 19 (according to BBT charting). This mth we started BDing on CD8 just for the hell of it and I used OPKs on CD10 & 11. The test line was light both days and according to the leaflet that was negative. Then ever since (CD 12-17) the test line has been completely blank! It is CD17 today I am wondering if I O'd early this month and maybe the light line on CD 10 & 11 was actually telling me I was O'ing or just had - but so early in my cycle? Is that possible?... Also I have cramps today and yesterday which is very unusual for me (sometimes I get it just before AF but never mid-cycle)?? Sorry to bug you all, but with our collective knowledge just wondering if anyone has any thoughts on this....? Thanks, :)

[Jamaica]

Angeldreaming - I cant really help but I had a similar problem. I did OPKs from Cd10-17 and never got a real + even tho I was testing twice a day :( Though my temp today and yesterday look like there own the way to showing that I Od.

Good luck and Im gona stick around to see what the other ladies can tell you, maybe it can help me too :D

[Angeldreaming]

Hi Jamaica, Thanks for responding. Sounds like we are in the same stage of our cycle having the same issue - at least we are not alone...:)

[hopeful31]

Im only new to actually planning bubs - so I dont know that much - BUT from what i have read - most women can ovulate early - even as early as 5th day of cycle!!!! Makes it a bit hard eh??? I usually always o on day 14 - but apparently o can be totally thrown out of wack - through stress, illness, alchol. Man this thing is not that easy huh!! Good luck to you hope your BFP comes ASAP :smiliedance:

[Angeldreaming]

Thanks Hopeful, I guess I need to be patient and see how my temps pan out. I am not good at being patient haha:D

[mumofava]

CRAFTY- Thanks for you reply, I tested again last night and the test line was darker than the control line but still both lines were very faint, then I tested again just before and both lines were the same and very very faint, Im very confused I think I'll just have to hope for the best :fingerscrossed:
P.S Best of luck for the 5th I'll be thinking of you :hugs:

[Craftymum]

BB78/WBB – Sorry to hear you have had to join us, but we would love your company! Have put you down for your testing dates – all the best.

Hopeful31 - Whatabout somewhere around 17th August if you generally have a 28day cycle??? That will allow you to test on your 1 day late after AF??

BB78 – Seeing as you have done a lot of research into getting a girl, do you know how many days before AF it is safe to BD without conceiving? I’m not allowed to get UTD this cycle with the laparoscopy but I know DH wont want to use anything!

Kema – Welcome, goodluck with your IVF cycle, just let us know a testing date when you know – all the girls in here are lovely and very supportive!

Angeldreaming – It is possible to O that early in your cycle, but if I was you I would continue OPK’ing right through your cycle as maybe for somereason something might of delayed O and you might still be yet to O? Some women don’t O till 20 odd days in their cycle – goodluck.

Mumofava – thanks for your well wishes! I’m starting to have second thoughts about the lap, but I know if I chicken out again, I’ll only wish I had of gone through with it so mayaswell keep this steam train going ahead to my BFP! Re your OPK’s when you say the test line was as dark as the control line then I would consider that your positive opk! - Goodluck with catching the slippery egg!

[Kema]

Hi Girls,

Thanks for the welcome.

Regarding OPK's, we have to use them for our Thaw cycles as we do natural cycles.

OPK's are frustrating :hissy: but it doesnt matter how faint the lines are as long as they are the same. I spent a whole month testing, thinking I'd never see one go positive. Turned out I never o'd that cycle (thankfully a one off).

When you see one go positive, you will know. The test line shows up straight away & when my LH surges The test line is clearly darker than the control.

Craftymum - Laps are terrifying, but I find I always feel better afterwards, it's a step in the right direction & even though sometimes it feels like you would rather not know at least then you can power on.

Good Luck

[Craftymum]

Thanks Kema, I know it something I have to go and do as I am so over the spotting I get from 7-14DPO.... I just dont think thats normal so its going to be interesting to see if that improves after the lap, what they find, and if we can get a BFP if it stops!

Hope everyone has a good weekend.

[Craftymum]

Bev - I am so sorry to read your post, and to be honest dont really know what to say....:no:

I dont know if it was my post about my question on when I can bd up till to not get PG that has upset you, and if it is I am sorry as it was never intended to be critical in any way :(. I was mearly wanting to leverage off your knowledge as I knew you were trying the shettles method and this is what these threads are about, encouragement/support/knowledge sharing.

In no way at all did I call you an expert, I was just valuing your opinion. I thought I had been very supportive of you, both through the threads and through our pm's together.

Once again, I am sorry to hear that you dont feel comfortable sharing your journey with us anymore. Goodluck.

[GoldLeader]

:hugs: :hugs: to craftymum and bev.
This TTC stuff gets very emotional from time to time.
I think we just need to remember that we are here to lean on eachother and learn from eachother.
Craftymum you are a wonderful woman :yes:

[BB78]

Yes Craftymum is a wonderful woman & I am deeply sorry for what I said if I could take it back I would.:(
I am emotional & in pain but thats no exscuse. Again I am deeply sorry.
And do wish everyone there BFPs and happiness.


Best of Luck.

[Craftymum]

Thanks Goldleader :kiss:.

BB78 - I understand your in an emotional time at the moment, and I saw you deleted your post. We are all going through our own emotional journeys with this TTC in one way or another. I'd still love you to be a part of this thread when your ready.

[BB78]

I only deleted it as that was the only way I knew how I could take back what I regret saying.


sorry.

[cocobambino]

Hey chickies
Havnt been in here for a while, thought id pop my head in a congratulate all who got their:bfp: .
Im off to Queensland for 7 days on monday hoping i come back with good news im due to test just after I come home so:fingerscrossed: for me.

[GoldLeader]

take it easy BB78 and I hope to read more about your journey if and when you feel comfortable to come back. i'm sure sorry isn't necessary...this TTC stuff really sux some months.

sometimes being part of this forum makes me more stressed about TTC, and other times it helps me. I tend to lurk around the threads when I don't feel that I can contribute, other times you can't shut me up. Just do what you need to do.

good luck to you and everyone else TTC :babydust2: