Temping buddies 9 - New year, new start, new bfp's please

[Gracie14]

Hi all,

Minxi - Thought I'd do what you said and start a new thread for 2008 (even though we have got a few days to go). Sorry to hear about AF but pleased your staying positive definately get reflexology going its worked wonders for me

Hope you have all had a lovely christmas

Well I am scared to type this (let alone say it out load) after last time but I got a BFP this morning!!! I am so scared and happy all rolled into one because of MC in October I so hope this one holds on.

I think I'm resigned to a BFN this month. I have checked back on all my charts and my pregnant post OV temperatures are in the range 98.4-98.6 - my non pg post ov temps are 98.0-98.4.

I'm in the latter range so I'm guessing it'll be a negative!

Hanaflower I'm so sorry! You're allowed to rant - completely understandable. Maybe you should go ahead and have a good old cry ... might help relieve some tension. Take care of yourself.

hana - Yes tension/stress can delay ovulation.

Just a thought for you - You say you both have crazy commutes - you will NOT be able to continue it once you have a baby! Maybe think about one of you changing jobs???? Less stress now and a manageable job once baby is here?

Just speaking from experience here - if you think about a routine with baby, they can't be dropped off at nursery before 8 and must be picked up by 6..... so you can't fit in a normal 9-5:30 working day with more than a 1/2 hour commute! Even using Grandma or another relative (which I do) you can't drop off too early or pick up too late.

I have to say no one said this to me and I ended up having a complete life/job change when DS came along cos I can't bear to leave him! but I wish someone had said and I'd have organised myself better...

Hello girls...back from my travels, glad somebody is changing my day each day as had no idea what day I am on - didn't quite manage the bd at the right time - maybe once or twice but not hoping for too much again this month! oh well..
Congratulations FP on your bfp.... will catch up more later - heating has been off last 10 days and it is absolutely freezing and can't type as its toooo cold!!!

and also forgot to termp each day so have no idea when if how why I ovulated etc etc all will be revealed next week I guess!

Welcome back Minxi!!

Hanaflower - couldn't help but visualize 'egg-pooping'!! Got to love typos ... that one is right up there with my 'Vita West' fiasco Wonder if Rattling could add any scientific words of wisdom re pooping eggs?

FYM - great advice! I'm looking for employment after our big relocation so I'll take your words re travel/daycare to heart too

Lottie - which OPKs do you use? Won't be long before you're getting down to business again!! Lucky you!! As I wait for AF to arrive, the whole BD'ing stage seems so very far away ... I'd better be careful or I'll end up wishing my life away TTC!!

It's blowing a living gale here! Need to go to the Post Office ... good thing I'm chunky or I'd be blown off my feet

just adding my temp, which has gone down again, Fym my chart's on the charts thread I dont think I've been charting long enough for it to make any sense. I just got quite excited yesterday as it's the highest temp I've had.

Rattling: ° cd3 LP11 (28th cycle ttc#1)
LondonLottie: 36.5° CD6 LP10 (2nd cycle; round 2 ttc#1)
Twinklingfairy ° CD10 LP11(8th cycle ttc#2)
Nappy: ° cd17 LP7 (20th cycle)
Hanaflower: 36.25° cd19 LP12 (2nd cycle ttc #1)
Minxi: ° cd20 LP13 (20th cycle)
Orchidgirl: ° CD27 5DPO (8th cycle (this time) ttc #1)
FP: BFP at 12DPO.
FYM: 98.4° cd28 13dpo LP14 (2nd cycle)
Clair: 36.98° CD28 12dpo LP12 (5th cycle ttc #1)
Emmsy1 ° cd32 LP13 (18th cycle) BFP 10dpo
Rah: ° cd32 LP15 (2nd IUI cycle)
Ready: ° cd32 15dpo LP12(18th cycle ttc#1)
BB2B: ° cd29 (3rd cycle)
Fruitloop 36.46° CD65 (6mths-3rd cycle,TTC#2)

Hana I probably have had lot more problems than most with my employment post baby (we parted company in Sept last year - with a wedge of cash for me after I threatened to take the company to tribunal! - I now run my own business). However it made me think that I really wish someone had told me ages ago that I should plan my career around a family rather than commuting to a job miles away (although not as far as you!!)

I know this really isn't PC but women should be advised to do family friendly jobs - I don't mean low paid or menial just jobs you can work around family and career breaks!

Rattling: ° cd3 LP11 (28th cycle ttc#1)
LondonLottie: 36.5° CD6 LP10 (2nd cycle; round 2 ttc#1)
Twinklingfairy 36.55° CD10 LP11(8th cycle ttc#2)
Nappy: ° cd17 LP7 (20th cycle)
Hanaflower: 36.25° cd19 LP12 (2nd cycle ttc #1)
Minxi: ° cd20 LP13 (20th cycle)
Orchidgirl: ° CD27 5DPO (8th cycle (this time) ttc #1)
FP: BFP at 12DPO.
FYM: 98.4° cd28 13dpo LP14 (2nd cycle)
Clair: 36.98° CD28 12dpo LP12 (5th cycle ttc #1)
Emmsy1 ° cd32 LP13 (18th cycle) BFP 10dpo
Rah: ° cd32 LP15 (2nd IUI cycle)
Ready: ° cd32 15dpo LP12(18th cycle ttc#1)
BB2B: ° cd29 (3rd cycle)
Fruitloop 36.46° CD65 (6mths-3rd cycle,TTC#2)

Oh poor you hana I would hate to have to travel to work. I used to take an hour to travel 20miles when I was fresh out of college, it was rubbish

Hope you can manage to de-stress. I have been in your situation (I think) BD wise. Have you tried pre seed? I am going to give it a go to see if it helps ease things a little. It can be hard to be hard at it so constantly, esp if so tired.

Some women are planning to be at it all month long where do they find the will power. Apart from it,often, being physically impossible for me to do it 2 days in a row (nevermind twice in one day) I would be worried that when it came to the important ov time, DH would be all worn out.

Rattling: ° cd3 LP11 (28th cycle ttc#1)
LondonLottie: 36.5° CD6 LP10 (2nd cycle; round 2 ttc#1)
Twinklingfairy 36.55° CD10 LP11(8th cycle ttc#2)
Nappy: ° cd17 LP7 (20th cycle)
Hanaflower: 36.25° cd19 LP12 (2nd cycle ttc #1)
Minxi: ° cd20 LP13 (20th cycle)
Orchidgirl: 36.80° CD27 6DPO (8th cycle (this time) ttc #1)
FP: BFP at 12DPO.
FYM: 98.4° cd28 13dpo LP14 (2nd cycle)
Clair: 36.98° CD28 12dpo LP12 (5th cycle ttc #1)
Emmsy1 ° cd32 LP13 (18th cycle) BFP 10dpo
Rah: ° cd32 LP15 (2nd IUI cycle)
Ready: ° cd32 15dpo LP12(18th cycle ttc#1)
BB2B: ° cd29 (3rd cycle)
Fruitloop 36.46° CD65 (6mths-3rd cycle,TTC#2)

It's interesting reading peoples thoughts on work and children. Like hanaflower DH and I have a long day, out at 7am back at 7pm (on a good day). Over the years I have held back moving job, because we are TTC (wanted paid maternity leave), thought about leaving the industry I work in (90% London based) and even thought of moving into London to cut down on my commute time (give up big house, buy shoebox). However I am so glad I have never done any of this. Can you imagine the regret of what you have given up if you never manage to conceive? Since we have been TTC for 11 years, we decided some time ago that we had to make life as fulfilling as possible without children, to make life worth going on for. We both have demanding careers, travel a lot and have some very good friends. If we ever manage to conceive we will need to revisit everything, but for me it is only worth making those sort of life changing decisions when we have a good reason to do so. It doesn't mean we are not desperate to conceive, but we cant put off living until we do.

Can you tell me where to get a digital thermometer that reads in farenheit as well as celsius?

I find it easier to plot in F.

Rattling: ° cd4 LP11 (28th cycle ttc#1)
LondonLottie: ° CD7 LP10 (2nd cycle; round 2 ttc#1)
Twinklingfairy ° CD11 LP11(8th cycle ttc#2)
Nappy: ° cd18 LP7 (20th cycle)
Hanaflower: ° cd20 LP12 (2nd cycle ttc #1)
Minxi: ° cd21 LP13 (20th cycle)
Orchidgirl: ° CD28 7DPO (8th cycle (this time) ttc #1)
FP: BFP at 12DPO.
FYM: ° cd29 14dpo LP14 (2nd cycle)
Clair: 36.22° CD29 13dpo LP12 (5th cycle ttc #1)
Emmsy1 ° cd33 LP13 (18th cycle) BFP 10dpo
Rah: ° cd33 LP15 (2nd IUI cycle)
Ready: ° cd33 16dpo LP12(18th cycle ttc#1)
BB2B: ° cd30 (3rd cycle)
Fruitloop ° CD66 (6mths-3rd cycle,TTC#2)

Nosedive! AF not officially here yet but my temp is well below coverline so just a matter of time. Developed a stonkingly awful cold yesterday so that explains high temp from yesterday. Gave myself a good old talking to & am feeling positive about this new cycle!!

ps - please check your days everyone!