Rants/Raves/Chart stalks: Meh, I'm not very optimistic about us managing to get pregnant on our own anymore. This TWW is taking forever and I just want my next cycle to start so we can have our IUI done and maybe have a fighting chance at it. I'm starting to feel very distressed about everything. The SA results didn't help.
GTKY: What's the worst thing you've ever eaten/had to drink? A shot with Tabasco in it. Fucking horrible.
Rants/Raves/Chart stalks: Meh, I'm not very optimistic about us managing to get pregnant on our own anymore. This TWW is taking forever and I just want my next cycle to start so we can have our IUI done and maybe have a fighting chance at it. I'm starting to feel very distressed about everything. The SA results didn't help.
GTKY: What's the worst thing you've ever eaten/had to drink? A shot with Tabasco in it. Fucking horrible.
Well . . . yes and no, you have pretty much the same odds in any cycle and first versus fifth don't really play in. You had decent timing, so, it could be. It's so easy to forget in a group like this that focuses intently on optimizing the chances for pregnancy, but people get pregnant allllll the time without optimizing and often entirely unplanned. So it's absolutely possible.
As for the signs, I don't know that it's phantom or wishful thinking so much as hyper-awareness. Have you ever analyzed them so much before? Paid so much attention? Whether or not it's a sign of pregnancy really won't be known until a + hpt. I mean, the hormones are largely the same until that point anyway, you know what I mean? Caused by the same predominant hormone. HCG isn't much of a factor until a bit later on, when you are in verifiable quantities.
Thanks for your response It makes perfect sense that I could be preg., but also makes perfect sense that AF is coming. I never realized it would be this hard to wait to find out either way!
Believe me, I've been here done this before and I know what a roller coaster it all is (and a + hpt is just the beginning of a very long road for me, due to my history), and I still have to look in the mirror and remind myself that symptoms - or lack of - mean nothing at this point in time. Or punch myself in the head. Whatever works that day.
Thanks for your response It makes perfect sense that I could be preg., but also makes perfect sense that AF is coming. I never realized it would be this hard to wait to find out either way!
Believe me, I've been here done this before and I know what a roller coaster it all is (and a + hpt is just the beginning of a very long road for me, due to my history), and I still have to look in the mirror and remind myself that symptoms - or lack of - mean nothing at this point in time. Or punch myself in the head. Whatever works that day.
LOL. Today is a punch myself in the head kind of day. Sorry to hear of your troubles. On a lighter note, I have a big birthday bash for my bff tomorrow night. Obviously, I want to drink lots of booze if I am not pregnant. If I abstain, there will be questions that I am not prepared to answer. I am really between a rock and hard place here, and it really is such a first world problem that I am struggling with this.
Believe me, I've been here done this before and I know what a roller coaster it all is (and a + hpt is just the beginning of a very long road for me, due to my history), and I still have to look in the mirror and remind myself that symptoms - or lack of - mean nothing at this point in time. Or punch myself in the head. Whatever works that day.
LOL. Today is a punch myself in the head kind of day. Sorry to hear of your troubles. On a lighter note, I have a big birthday bash for my bff tomorrow night. Obviously, I want to drink lots of booze if I am not pregnant. If I abstain, there will be questions that I am not prepared to answer. I am really between a rock and hard place here, and it really is such a first world problem that I am struggling with this.
Most of the ladies here are in the "drink till it's pink" camp. So I wouldn't get wasted, but a couple beers won't hurt much.
Believe me, I've been here done this before and I know what a roller coaster it all is (and a + hpt is just the beginning of a very long road for me, due to my history), and I still have to look in the mirror and remind myself that symptoms - or lack of - mean nothing at this point in time. Or punch myself in the head. Whatever works that day.
LOL. Today is a punch myself in the head kind of day. Sorry to hear of your troubles. On a lighter note, I have a big birthday bash for my bff tomorrow night. Obviously, I want to drink lots of booze if I am not pregnant. If I abstain, there will be questions that I am not prepared to answer. I am really between a rock and hard place here, and it really is such a first world problem that I am struggling with this.
Well, my view is that Americans are exceptionally uptight about drinking during pregnancy, and frequently especially so about drinking during the tww. I can be cavalier because I don't drink, but I just don't think it's a big deal. I've read a lot of studies and am very meh about it. I respect those who choose to abstain, but I was fine with the two alcoholic beverages I had during pregnancy.
GTKY: What's the worst thing you've ever eaten/had to drink? A shot with Tabasco in it. Fucking horrible.
Edit: Quote fail.
iamgroot: My guy friends took me out for my 21st birthday (none of my girlfriends were 21 yet) and tried to order me a Prairie Fire - a tequila shot with Tabasco. The female bartender was like "no I'm not giving her that." I'm so grateful to her!
Believe me, I've been here done this before and I know what a roller coaster it all is (and a + hpt is just the beginning of a very long road for me, due to my history), and I still have to look in the mirror and remind myself that symptoms - or lack of - mean nothing at this point in time. Or punch myself in the head. Whatever works that day.
LOL. Today is a punch myself in the head kind of day. Sorry to hear of your troubles. On a lighter note, I have a big birthday bash for my bff tomorrow night. Obviously, I want to drink lots of booze if I am not pregnant. If I abstain, there will be questions that I am not prepared to answer. I am really between a rock and hard place here, and it really is such a first world problem that I am struggling with this.
I would just order 1 or 2 drinks and nurse them. People probably won't notice. If someone tries to offer you a drink, just lie and say so-and-so already has your next round coming.
iamgroot: My guy friends took me out for my 21st birthday (none of my girlfriends were 21 yet) and tried to order me a Prairie Fire - a tequila shot with Tabasco. The female bartender was like "no I'm not giving her that." I'm so grateful to her!
:::Lurking:::
Have you ever heard of an oyster shot? It's (I think) vodka, Tabasco, & an oyster. My friends did a round of them one time-- I declined. Ew.
The first was okay-ish, but the challenge one (3 hr test) was foul. It was so sweet I almost threw up.
Three hours just suck all the way around.
I think I am the strange person who liked the drink both times, it just tasted like flat soda to me! Maybe I am making it better in hindsight than it really was since I had GD and it was the last sweet thing I got for a while.
Rants/Raves/Chartstalks: FF moved my CH to the following day, which is what I thought initially. My RE said my lining looked great but my estrogen took a dive so I need supplements. Progesterone was good, but he still recommended extra. Ugh...I'm not feeling so optimistic anymore. Damn hormones.
GTKY: What's the worst thing you've ever eaten/had to drink? Sushi with conch. Also, crawfish and oysters.
Rants/Raves/Chartstalks: Very minimal spotting on tp last night and this morning. I have a feeling AF is imminent, but have no real symptoms. Just waiting for her to show so we can get to our first ttc cycle.
GTKY: What's the worst thing you've ever eaten/had to drink? Liver...simply disgusting!!
Post by sunfrogger88 on Jan 23, 2015 22:01:29 GMT -5
Cycle: 4/5 months
CD/DPO: 26/6
Timing: -6, -4, -2, 0, 1 ... totally by accident since this is my first month charting! Could have been more frequent bc the sex drive was there but I didn't want to wear out the quality of his swimmers
Testing plans: I'm not sure if I should test on 10 dpo or if I should wait until closer to 14 dpo. Thoughts?
Rant/Rave/chartstalks: so like I said, first month charting and this shiz is awesome! I started more to make sure I am actually O'ing since my first 3 cycles post BCP were real wonky. Saturday I had a weird pinch on my right side.. then I had a spike Sunday.. o pain? But today I had some very mild cramping, same side. Bbs are sore, especially my nipples quite hurt if you pull on them (sorry Tmi)
Gtky: hmmm.... anything with awful textures. And mushrooms. So gross!!!
Last Edit: Jan 23, 2015 22:06:19 GMT -5 by sunfrogger88
Married DH 09/21/13 BCP 08/08-02/12, 01/13-08/14 Paragard 02/16-? TTC#1 August '14 1st BFP 3/9/15! EDD: 11/17/15 Emma Rose born 11/26/15 (Thanksgiving!)
Timing: -6, -4, -2, 0, 1 ... totally by accident since this is my first month charting! Could have been more frequent bc the sex drive was there but I didn't want to wear out the quality of his swimmers
Testing plans: I'm not sure if I should test on 10 dpo or if I should wait until closer to 14 dpo. Thoughts?
Rant/Rave/chartstalks: so like I said, first month charting and this shiz is awesome! I started more to make sure I am actually O'ing since my first 3 cycles post BCP were real wonky. Saturday I had a weird pinch on my right side.. then I had a spike Sunday.. o pain? But today I had some very mild cramping, same side. Bbs are sore, especially my nipples quite hurt if you pull on them (sorry Tmi)
Gtky: hmmm.... anything with awful textures. And mushrooms. So gross!!!
Yeah, most nips will hurt if you pull on them. Don't do that:)
As for your timing, I don't think -6 will work. It is usually a count down of 5 days prior to Oing. That is awesome that you are getting used to temping too. It's super helpful.
I don't think that having sex throughout your FW will "wear out the quality of his swimmers." HIO! And you can start testing at 10DPO, there's and accuracy HPT chart in the newbie blog that is helpful.
Timing: -6, -4, -2, 0, 1 ... totally by accident since this is my first month charting! Could have been more frequent bc the sex drive was there but I didn't want to wear out the quality of his swimmers
Testing plans: I'm not sure if I should test on 10 dpo or if I should wait until closer to 14 dpo. Thoughts?
Rant/Rave/chartstalks: so like I said, first month charting and this shiz is awesome! I started more to make sure I am actually O'ing since my first 3 cycles post BCP were real wonky. Saturday I had a weird pinch on my right side.. then I had a spike Sunday.. o pain? But today I had some very mild cramping, same side. Bbs are sore, especially my nipples quite hurt if you pull on them (sorry Tmi)
Gtky: hmmm.... anything with awful textures. And mushrooms. So gross!!!
Yeah, most nips will hurt if you pull on them. Don't do that:)
As for your timing, I don't think -6 will work. It is usually a count down of 5 days prior to Oing. That is awesome that you are getting used to temping too. It's super helpful.
I don't think that having sex throughout your FW will "wear out the quality of his swimmers." HIO! And you can start testing at 10DPO, there's and accuracy HPT chart in the newbie blog that is helpful.
Yeah I know -6 doesn't count but the pattern was just kind of every other day. I had no idea we were coming up my O day until we were already there. Wahoo!
I'm not sure though if I want to poas on Tuesday although I'm dying to find out. as always. Maybe I'll just play it safe.
Married DH 09/21/13 BCP 08/08-02/12, 01/13-08/14 Paragard 02/16-? TTC#1 August '14 1st BFP 3/9/15! EDD: 11/17/15 Emma Rose born 11/26/15 (Thanksgiving!)
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