Cycle Buddies: October 15

[mapes10]

Anyone else due for that witch AF on or around October 15???  Let's be cycle buddies...

[mapes10]

OMG that seems like so long ago!!!  I can't believe how much our group has grown and chaged.  The best part is that everyone is still around and all the new additions are so WONDERFUL!!!  Thanks for the bump.

[steph9803]

Wasn't it fun to read!

[Dani711]

Wow-that is a blast from the past!  That was only the second cycle buddies thread?  How did I make it without you all from April until then???  I am pretty sure I just hid my POAS addiction to myself and kept it my little dirty secret LOL!  It is funny too, that was the O time for me where we finally made a baby!  

[smr08]

Bridgette- I just read the whole thing and it was so interesting to see how everything came together.    Lori

[bam1014]

This bump is for you Steph.  Here is a blast from the past.  This is our 2nd ever Cycle Buddies thread!  There are some pretty good LOL's here as well as some of the sad times.

[waiting21]

Yes I am waiting!  I am thinking I can test on Monday (which would still be 4 days before AF should arrive), which seems so far away!  But I also never thought I would get to this place again, so I am happy for even being able to be waiting!

[mapes10]

Does that put you in the TWW?  If so we will definitely keep you in our thoughts since we all know how hard that is!!!

[waiting21]

CD 18

[bam1014]

CD5

(thanks so much for doing this!!)

[mapes10]

Okay so let's try this and if people like it we will post everything in a new thread.  Where exactly is everyone in their cycles?  ANYONE can post your info here, and I can guarantee that the awesome ladies here will be totally supportive.  You can be as specific or as general as you like.  You can say you are in the TWW, waiting for O, waiting to kick out AF, or be specific and say CD4.  Do whatever feels comfortable.  I am hoping that within a couple of months we can have BFPs by everyone's names.  I'll start:

mapes10- BFP on Monday (should be 4 weeks I think)

[waiting21]

Question--I am charting my temps, and I have just read about the triphastic phase, where you BBT might rise later in your cycle, which could indicate implantation.  Are any of you familiar with this?  If so, how much does the triphastic raise from the post ovulation rise?

[nunu1977]

mapes- Ive already started to write down dates on AF and all that with everyone else just so i can remember where everyone is. it does take my mind of myself for a bit and that helps a lot. once i know where im at for sure Im comfortable telling
I feel privileged that I am one of the first to find out about your BFP!!!!

Emptyinside and steph-  I had a miscarriage with my first pregnancy (twins) but still feel that you have every right to feel how you do even though you already have children. anyone that says that you are selfish for morning so bad after loosing a baby has no heart so please don't feel that you sound selfish!
I hope that this cycle with bring you a BFP!

[steph9803]

I know what you mean...I sometimes feel guilty that I am on here whining sometimes when I have beautiful children. I never in a million years thought that I would lose a baby, and never could have imagined that it would be so hard.

Mapes- It is nice to have people that understand how you are feeling!  

All- My sister had gone to the dr. yesterday where she had a urine test done and it was negative...She got the results from the bloodwork back today and she is 4 weeks pregnant? I can't beleive how something that I was so excited about last week is now scaring me so bad...My cramping is getting worse, I am now 4 days late and having many pregnancy symptoms...I thought AF was starting Sunday but it didn't it was just a little bit of spotting. Still got a BFN this morning...

[mapes10]

I think every one of us has felt exactly like you do.  I remember several days recently where I just wanted to go one whole day without crying.  Sometimes I did and sometimes I didn't, but don't let anyone tell you to "just be grateful."  If your child had died at age 6, they wouldn't say that.  A loss is a loss, even if it is before everyone else meets the baby.  That child was a part of you, and you will carry the baby with you always.  Don't forget AF is a good sign: it means that your body is working and will be able to carry another pregnancy soon.  Good luck, and keep us posted.  Feel free to pm if you want to talk.  I can COMPLETELY relate.  BTW aren't the ladies in here great.  I haven't told anyone except you ladies that I am pregnant.  I just know that you understand and that we are all sympathetic to not only the pain but the CRAZY WORRYING that happens with out situation.  Thanks again to everyone here.

[BP0629]

ok so AF is still hanging around after taking FOREVER to get here after my MC. This weekend was really hard on me emotionally/mentally being thats when AF came. Yesterday was a wonderful day, I went on a filled trip with my sons pre-kindergarten class and had a blast. Checked on my BF's that are expecting (all around my due date) and all was well. Last night I cried myself to sleep again....my DH keeps telling me to hang in here and it'll happen when its meant to. Then this morning at work I was talking to a friend about one of my follow up MC appts with OBGYN & another co-worker chimes in about my drs name & wanted my opinion of him because she is bubbling over to tell me that she is 8wks pregnant with her first. My friend hugged her & congratulated her and I congratulated her. She and her hubby are still in that 2yr newlywed phase. I then excused myself about 10 minutes after the conversation & had a little cry. I know I am SOOOOO blessed to have my 4 & 5 yr olds (1 of each at that) but I so want a 3rd to feel complete. I can't even imagine how selfish I must sound to those of you who are struggling to concieve just one. My brother & his wife had to use fertility meds for both of their children so I know i'm lucky. But it just hurts so much to know that i'll never get the opportunity to hold my 3rd in my arms. We will be trying soon...once AF gets outta the picture, but it just seems that the whole world is PG but me.....These emotional days suck!!!

[mapes10]

Cycle buddies:
  I noticed in another forum that their cycle buddies got really specific saying where everyone was on their cycles, tww, bfps or whatever.  Is that a good idea, or is that too much?  Would that make ANYONE feel sad/upset/bothered?  I was just thinking that we could keep track easier and then everyone who's in diffierent stages might distract us from our tww (thanks Dani).  Thoughts?

[bam1014]

I am happy AF showed early, so she'll be gone by tomorrow.  We been together for over 10 years, but I guess a little more practicing can never hurt ;)

[BP0629]

sorry to hear AF showed up. on the positive side it was early so the torture of waiting forever wasn't as bad. Enjoy your anniversary and celebrate your love for each other. if you have a short cycle like some of us lucky gals you can always practice! *lol* my DH keeps teasing me that practice makes perfect!!! :-) take care of you....and i'd say celebrate with sparkling juice...you are still TTC so start those good habits early! best of luck to you!

[mapes10]

I really appreciate your (and everyone else's support).  I want to think it was a bfp, but I just don't know yet.  I love hearing everyone else's stories because it always gives me hope that I am not alone.  We are all struggling with similar situations, and this is a (cheaper) form of therapy :)

[nunu1977]

I use the same brand. I got two positives with it over a week a go and four negatives since. I am still wondering if i still had Hcg in my system with the first two.
Still no AF. I had some cramping yesterday but not too bad, just like a normal menstrual cramp. but no cramps today so far.
I found this website when i was searching false positives. it said that if its pink (or Blue depending on the test) that its positive. it will only show up pink if it detects any level of hCG. it also said that there is a chance of gray or a shadow line simply because of the moisture.
I sooo hope it is a BFP!!!!!! when i was pregnant the first time i got two positives that i didnt notice at first they were so faint. when i looked at it hours later thats when i noticed the line. so on my third one i looked closer and saw the faint line a after a few minuets that slowly got darker past the ten. of course it was on the third day so the hormone was a little stronger in my system but still.
I am so excited thinking that you might be!!!!!! let me know what the next test says!!!! I cant wait to feel the excitement again of seeing a positive line show up!!!

[mapes10]

I used the equate brand, and it was definitely not an evaporation line.  It was pink.  I still don't think it's the real bfp I was hoping for, but I am thinking about buying the digital tonight to try again tomorrow.  I want to think it was postive, but they say not to read it after 10 minutes for a reason.  How are you feeling?  Did AF show up for sure?  Have the cramps gone?  I hope you're doing better.

[nunu1977]

what brand do you use? was the light positive pink or blue or more gray or a shadow?

[steph9803]

I hope that one of you gets a BFP in the next couple of days...So I can at least be happy for someone...AF just showed up :(  
Somebody is due for some good news! I'll say a prayer that you still get your BFP's
And I'm on to ttc a July baby...

[mapes10]

I was busy yesterday and unable to check, but I am so sorry to hear you are having a hard time.  Like I told you before, it too me six weeks to get AF after my D&C, but I felt like it was coming earlier.  I tested this morning, and I think it was a bfn.  I say that because I saw the dye going across the test after about 3 minutes, but you're not supposed to read it til 5 minutes.  My son woke up before the 5 minute mark, so I just threw it in the trash.  Well later I went to throw something away, and there was a light positive.  I know not to read it after 10 minutes, so I'm thinking it was a negative.  Either way, I'm still holding out hope for the last few cycle buddies who haven't had AF yet.