Im trying for an August baby

Wishing the cm was one of the things that made me think I am. This may be a bit TMI but I don't get much ewcm when I ov but I started getting it regularly about 5 dpo. It was a bit thicker and stickier than my regular ewcm but a bit strange - even for me.

I don't know what to say - the only other 2 weird things were: my boobs seriously hurt (felt like someone put rocks in them) and our Dog knew before anyone - he started to act really protective and kept choosing to lie with his head on my lap. I've heard from a couple of people that dogs can tell almost right away because your smell changes but he's been right funny for about 10 days. Barking at the tv, always wanting to be near me - its funny!

Issy sending major vibes your way with loads of sticky baby dust!

Excellent BabyBump - so pleased for you!

Wishing - consider yourself virtually slapped !

I'm having my IUI at 9:30 tomorrow so positive vibes in the direction of the East Midlands very welcomed ! Doing my usual worry that have already ov'd but sure it's just indigestion from scoffing my lunch too quickly earlier.

Good luck everyone - babydust your way xxx

oh thats fab news baby bump!!! im so plesed for you, bet your so happy!!

im oficaially giving up!! i cant get into this again for another month!!

but one last qu baby bump!! whats your cm like???

Someone slap me and come take my laptop away!! pleeeeeaaaaaaassssee!!!

Hi ladies... Dr's test is positive - I'm definitely preggers! Thank god. Was a very sleepless night last night.

And Wishing I got a BFN and then a BFP (then 2 more BFP, then 2 BFN, then 2 BFP then Dr confirmed BFP) so it can happen. As someone said to me earlier - its not over until AF sings!

thanks home in the sun!! having a look straight away!! xxxx

dont be daft bubblebell i was the same last month and not far behind you this month!! its torture i know, ive not though about it much this month but thats starting to go out the window!!

xxxxx

Wishing have a look at storknet's it gives a week by week account of what happens to your body through out the month.

hi ladies!

God im depressed... ive still not had a visit from AF. i took another test this morn and it was a bfn. what the hell is wrong with me. im really worried that something is up as i have never had this problem before. i was positive i ovulated as i had the temp rise ewcm and pains. is it possible to just not have a period and return to a normal cycle the next month as if nothing has happened? i feel in limbo. i cant really ttc as im not even at cd1 i just want to get down to it but i cant and i feel useless.

on top of this im still feeling really ill. dr has given me antibiotics but everything seems to be getting on top of me.

sorry to moan, you all have your own problems and worries and here is me feeling sorry for myself.

xxxxx

sorry lj29 i was told i could spot a bit now!! hahahahah im really trying not to know though your right i have to stop cos i know i would have got a bfp deep down by now!! god its once you get that bfn that its hard to take!!

I no its probly signs af is on the way but why have i never noticed all these signs for af before?!?! aaarrgghhh!!!! im hating this ttc crap!!!

Firgit to say that I took EPO for the 1st 18 days of cycle and just wondered if this could be the reason for such light bleeding (and this really is af)?

Wishing, you're symptom spotting again!! Stop it you naughty girl!!!!

Progesterone is needed to make a pg sustainable but I also read on another thread that it kicks in every month to prepare your body just in case an embryo implants which is why we often confuse pre-af symptoms with pg symptoms.

Sorry if this isn't what you wanted to hear Wishing but I've learnt that if I don't get my hopes up and ignore all possible symptoms then its much easier to cope once af does arrive..

From me, I started spotting last Thursday night so thought af was on the way. I have continued bleeding (bright red) but it is literally only when I wipe and have not even had to use panty liners. I did a first response this afternoon and got a BFN. Not really sure when af is due because of irregular cycle but I think I ov'd on day 20/21 so with today being CD 36 thought I would either have BFP or AF by now.

Any ideas?

hello everyone!

sorry babybump! hope you dont have to wait 2 long to get your answers and everythinjg crossed for you!

i have had cramps too aldies, reaslly bad once over this weekend and also had em on and off since persona said i ovulated - my friend who is 9 weeks got cramps just like af pains and was sure she wasnt pg and then was but im not trying not reading too much into this!

i am starting to think about this more now cos i really dont understand why af isnt here - everyone else on here seems to get bfp i havent read from anyone who got a bfn and then bfp??

Oh btw where has i love being a mummy gone - i just read on another thread she has a bfp???

oh and constipation has kicked in, i have read thst it is proestrogen that cause constipation which surly this is a good sign as dont you need proestrogen to make the pg sustainable?!?! can anyone give me any facts about waht happens with all the hormones etc or give me a good link that explains it as im struggling to understand what should be going on!!

Sunny dale just baby dance you behind off!!

Oh and the only reason dh sort of believes the psychic is cos my grandma told me to give him a break!! hahahahahahaha
xxxxxxx

Hi girlwithacurl, yes a christmas baby would be a dream come true, especially with quite a nightmare the last few months pregnancy wise. The girl I sit next to at work has just found at she's pregnant and for the first time i don't want to secretly cry when hearing the news. I would love to be pregnant at the same time as her. But if not will just have lots of positive thoughts about a fresh new year etc...

Morning ladies, welcome K75
Well no AF yet but the day is not over, had a small temp drop this morning so think she'll be on her way later. Just worked out that if I get AF today I will be due next one around 27th so told DH to get a couple of tests in so that we can do one on Xmas day, it will either be an extra special Christmas present or we can drown our sorrows in plenty of Xmas booze & lots of sloppy cheese & buscuits yummm

Hi LollysMum1 i feel exactly the same, can't believe that I didn't realise we were BD'ing at completly the wrong time, like you I feel relieved and much more in control now that I did a few weeks ago. I would love to get a BFP for christmas though! how good would that be!

Hello, quick catchup from me. Congratulations to the new BFPs!

On day 21 and according to my CBFM I ovulated on days 19/20. I can't tell you how good it is to know that I have and also when! It also explains a lot - like why I've had no chance of getting preggers in the last few months as i thought i was ovulating at day 14 ish. So not BDing after about day 16 could explain a lot!!! It would be amazing of course if I was lucky this month but even if I'm not I'm just so relieved to know when I ovulate and hence why my cycle has got longer. Knowledge is a good thing and I am so pleased I shelled out for the CBFM.

To those who are having confusingly long cycles and BFPs turning to BFN - I know what a horrible time it is and you have every scenario going through your mind. This baby lark shouldn't be this difficult! Crossing everything that you get the right result soon!

Welcome K75. Basic jargon for the list is: ttc# the number of the child you are trying to conceive (so number of children you have plus 1); UCL - usual cycle length and CD - cycle day. There is also a link to abbreviations under useful info at the top of the page.

I've just injected the hcg for this month, so please if anyone catches me saying I have any pg symptoms in the next 10 days, give me a virtual slap and remind me it's just the Ovitrelle.

Would love to join in, having had the easiest ride on no. 1 (1st month of trying), am now on month 4 of trying for no 2 (not long I know) but wondering if I can increase my odds. Can someone explain the jargon please and any tips much appreciated.

Thinking of you BabyBump. Hope your doctor just has different sensitivity of test. Fingers crossed for your blood test.

Hope your psychic was right Wishing - I'm also a bit sceptical about the entertainment ones, but I have had two premonitions myself so I can't be too sceptical.

Headfairy - hope it is pg for you, sounds promising.

Sunnydale - Just BD anyway to be sure. I'm having ov confusion today too. Had to do test with fmu before hospital appointment which was -ive, so did another at lunchtime which was borderline - the kind you could stare at for hours trying to decide which line is darker - so told clinic it was just positive, but then checked again around 4 and -ive again and still -ive when I got home an hour ago. The only clear result I have is banging dehydration headache, lol! Scared of missing ov so took the Ovitrelle tonight for IUID on Wednesday anyway. Scan showed two follicles around the required size and several smaller ones but I often get at least one follicle way over so bit worried I may be forcing them out too soon.

Sorry some of you feel AF arriving. Hope she stays away for you.

Good luck everyone xx

sorry babybump to hear you're going through this.I can't help I'm afraid, although Sunnydale is right, your hCG doubles every day and different tests measure hCG at different levels so it's possible to have a negative on one test and a positive on another. Try not to worry (not easy I know), hope the bloods go ok.

thanks for that bubble, with ds I had about 12 hours of sharp burning pain, very localised. This is a bit more general, like period pain, but I guess I'm a bit early for that to start. Either something's up or i'm in for the mother of all periods

Oh Babybump I don't know what to say - I certainly couldn't tell you more than your doctor did. Hang in there and wait for the blood test. Apparently your FSH doubles every day (hope I've got that right - anyone on this thread a doctor?) so a neg test can surely turn into a positive the followng day. Thinking of you xxx

Wishing that's lovely about the psychic - sounds like it really gave you confidence. I went to see one a couple of months ago - she told me there was no reason I couldn't have another DC, and that really cheered me up too. Like you, Headfairy, I'm a bit cynical about psychics, but it's funny what the desire for a child makes you do, eh. I think I just needed guidance at a time I felt a bit lost in my life. Or to listen to someone who seemed to have some answers...

Anyway, I'm on CD13 (lucky for some?)and getting conflicting info about whether I'm OV. I'm not temping and I don't have fertility friend, just some cheap pee sticks (which are showing negative) and a Calista saliva monitor (which is showing positive). So lord knows what's going on down there... again, how I wish I had a home ultrasound kit! If men ovulated, there would definitely be a more failsafe device for knowing. Anyway, here's to some more BFPs soon

Hi ladies... am freaking out slightly. Ok - did a test 3 days before AF was due - BFN. Did THREE tests on Saturday (AF was due Friday) and got 3 BFPs - with 2 different brands. But today went to see Dr and did their pee test and got 2 BFN. I'm so confused and anxious. I've gone for a blood test but it will take a few days to get back. So did another pee stick - another brand and BFP (although really faint).

What is going on?

Hi all,

Congrats to all those BFPs Headfairy you and i are very close on due date.

I have had back ache and bloatedness am trying not to take any notice as they are also AF signs for me.

Havent started spotting yet but am sure i will as not very hopeful

head i had alot of crampy pain when i was pregnant with ds2 lasted about 3-4 wks from wk 4 to 8 and was told they were implatation pains and that early pains get worse/more noticable with each pregnancy so maybe just maybe you will get a bfp this month