****september two week wait***

RiverSong15

@chloe97 Temps usually go up the later you temp (even during sleep). Whenever I've temped earlier than usual, I get lower temps. Also, I totally get your logic. It's kind of "this happened the same way before, how could the outcome be any different?". I felt that during my second MC. I hope you get the BFN if it will help your anxiety.

NewMommyCoop

Lurking from Benched thread - @Taggarab Sorry for the BFN and your upcoming EDD. Hugs.

SoonToBeMommaHowe

@chloe97 if a BFN will help with your anxiety and overall mental health then I hope that's what you get but if you do get a BFP I'll be praying for a healthy, sticky embryo

AFM - I still haven't managed to get a temp of 98* or higher. I'm wondering if this is a sign of weak ovulation/lower progesterone. Also the last two cycles I could pinpoint exactly when I was ovulating due to O pain but this month I was just PMS type crampy for 2 days. I guess I'll just count my blessings that today (7dpo) my temps went up again a little (0.1) usually by this time I've peaked and am starting my descent.

chloe97

@SoonToBeMommaHowe I think it also could be a sign of high estrogen? Did you get a 7Dpo progesterone draw? My temps are the lowest they've been in the LP as well. Still hovering around 98.2. Usually by 8 Dpo, they hit 98.5. I think I've had too much estrogen this cycle because my migraine have been out of control!

Eta I just used the chart overlay function in FF and the temps are actually in the same neighborhood as they were the last cycle I got pregnant. I didn't have that weird dip, but they stayed around 98.1-98.2 in the LP. Eek. 

szwill86

@chloe97 I've been using the chart overlay function with the chart from
when I got pregnant the past two days bc the crazies are starting. I only had a .09 dip today on 7DPO when usually I have a .2-.3 drop. I checked the past 3 cycles and they all had the bigger drop, so who knows what this tiny drop means. Come onnnnn, test day Tuesday!

SoonToBeMommaHowe

@chloe97 I didn't do the blood draw because I figured after I confirmed it two cycles ago now I can just confirm through temps but now I'm thinking maybe I should have. Who knows! Hmm I have never hit 98.5, I'd be on fire!! Lol I must be an ice queen or something.

As for the chart overlay...are you doing ok!? Does that make you even more anxious?? Hope you're alright! 

Here I am ever so slowly creeping up....
**Notice how I hit up DH for BD 5x in 5 days and then nothing for four! Poor guy...such a tease for him and then I was like eh "we're done with with FW"

Aera11

I officially get to move over here! I got my ch today on FF and am 3dpo. I O'd on cd19....so will I test two weeks from my o date on cd33? I guess I'm confused this time as to when to test and expect AF. 

Cmckenzie

So I realized that my AF is due the 24-15, and my first RE appointment is the 26th. When I schedule the appointment 2.5 months ago I didn't realize how awful the timing would be. It was the first appointment they had available, and my af days got all mixed up. Number 16482 of things I have been worrying about this last month. Which, of course, is why my mom swears I don't have children.....

chloe97

@Cmckenzie I wouldn't worry. The first RE appt is actually a consult usually and they will have you come in CD 2/3 for bloodwork, so you actually are perfectly timed! Usually they do an HSG around cd 6-11, but I didn't get a ultrasound at all. I'm not sure if that's different for me bc I'm only dealing with RPL and not IF. Hopefully that calms your worries and OMG that is so rude of your mom to say. Worrying does not cause IF, no matter what stupid people say.

Aera11

I'm with PP @Cmckenzie, I work with an RE and our first visit was really a consult, medical history and going over what tests we would need to do. 

AFM, I have horrible PMS symptoms and think I am going to loose my damn mind.  Strong lower back pain, my right ovary/side is pulsing (something stronger than O twinges), and I am ever so slightly nausea.  I feel like it could be signs of AF maybe because I am already CD22 but O'd Tuesday.  I want to lay on a heating pad so bad but I know that isn't a good idea in the TWW... 

DungeonTrollMel

@Cmckenzie that may work in your favor actually. They can get any labs they want sooner and maybe can squeeze you in for any hsg or saline sono a week later. Not sure how quick your RE works. I saw mine the first time on cd9 and he got me in the next day for my saline sono since the timing worked to avoid waiting another month.  Good luck!

TScalei

@cmckenzie - My First RE visit was an office consult too. They told me I had to wait to get my AF to do any further testing so like pp's have said it actually might be pretty well timed. One last things to worry about! lol I'm a worrier by nature too and hate it when people say that.

roxgibbons

@Cmckenzie I agree with PP your timing will most likely workout and you won't have to wait another cycle to get your labs done. Good luck at the RE  

RiverSong15

@SoontobeMommaHowe If I'm remembering correctly, TCOYF talks about how the absolute temperatures don't matter all that much. It's the rise that really matters. I think it said that you want at least 0.5 degrees rise after O, preferably close to 1 degree (at peak post-O). You're close to that. Beyond that, everyone has their own baseline for temps, so I wouldn't worry too too much since you have a clear shift indicating O. As an aside, though, low temps can also be caused by hypothyroidism. 

Taggarab

Well it's been grand ladies, but CD 1 in this neck of the woods so I'm headed back over to WTO. I will be stalking and hoping to see some BFPs this month.

szwill86

So sorry about CD 1, @taggarab. 

fivetimesnoluck

Damn it, @Taggarab - I am sorry.

SoonToBeMommaHowe

Sorry @Taggarab, totally sucks

chloe97

I'm 9 DPO so of course I tested!! Do you guys ever sit and stare at your HPT hours after POAS and see the indentation of the 2nd line and think "Oh that's the beginning of a line! Of course I'm totally pregnant"

Yeah, me neither because that would be BSC.

Sigh 2 more days of POAS and hopefully I'm done, one way or the other. My temp will not do its second spike this month. I have no idea what's going on there.

SoonToBeMommaHowe

Definitely guilty of the HPT stare down! Hopefully the next two days will give you a clearer answer @chloe97

DungeonTrollMel

@chloe97 it's not BSC until you dig them back out a few hours later and convince yourself there is a line. 



Not not that I've ever done that 

bktosf78

@Taggarab I'm so sorry to hear about the BFN. 

@chloe97 Keep us posted...

Wondering where the grads go? I'm hoping to lurk over there to feel a little hope. Anyone know?

DungeonTrollMel

Yes. We have a private ttcal grad group. I can invite you in if you would like to lurk over there 

MimoCa

@chloe97 haha I tested too though I just tossed them after 3 minutes because I know I shouldn't have even bothered!

bktosf78

@DungeonTrollMel That might be nice. Let me know what to do.

roxgibbons

@chloe97 I've done that and like @DungeonTrollMel mentioned I've dug them out of the trash and convinced myself it was the beginnings of a line. I'll be thinking about you this weekend  

rainbowturtles

I dug so many out of the trash last cycle....so many.

SoonToBeMommaHowe

hI cracked and testhed this morning (9dpo) and BFN. But I checked my BFP cycle and Thar cycle I implanted at 10dpo..I was doubled over in pain nearly that whole day and it's easy to remember because it was Super Bowl Sunday..and got BFP at 13dpo. 

So not giving up hope yet!

chloe97

I tested again this morning at 10 Dpo. Definite BFN. My last pregnancy I had a super faint BFP at 10 Dpo and the shadow of a line at 9 Dpo. Not seeing either this time. I will give myself another day before I officially call myself out. DH has the flu and I went to bed at 8:45 last night. It's either the flu or I'm pregnant, I thought. I also watched Steel Magnolias and bawled my head off for an hour, so I was starting to be suspicious.

szwill86

@soontobemommahowe @chloe97 you girls are making it so hard to not test early! AFM, I had an almost .2 temp drop this am at 9 DPO, but looking at my chart from when I got pregnant that also happened at 10 DPO then it went back up. But it could also mean nothing and that this chart is just totally different as it doesn't look like my past AF charts. I think it's official- the BSC has set in. 

MimoCa

I bought those cheapies from Walmart and I keep testing even though they only work from when you miss your period, and for me thats not til next week. And I'll probably keep testing today just because I like to torture myself because I'm a masochist and BSC lol

SoonToBeMommaHowe

@szwill86 join us on the dark side 

amberruka

@chloe97 what *doesn't* cry at Steel Magnolias? DH says I never cry but put that sucker on (when he's not at home) and I'm a blubbering mess. 

chloe97

@amberruka Good point. It's like the female version of Field of Dreams. 

MimoCa

I have never seen Steel Magnolias, I'm missing out.

RiverSong15

@amberruka I'm not a big fan of Steel Magnolias, so I don't cry at that movie. *hangs head in shame* I know, I'm broken.

amberruka

...or the end of Cool Runnings when they walk the bobsled across the finish line. So many feels.

DungeonTrollMel

@amberruka every time 

bktosf78

@amberruka YES. I know it's not considered high brow cinema, but man do I love that movie.

yolandamunoz

I am missing out on steel magnolias!!!

i am about to be on the TWW too, I think It was O day either yesterday or today. So I'm still trying to BD lots.

it is the national Independence Day here in Chile, and my husband has to play for a very important gala that will be attended by the president and all the authorities. Of course right on spot for my peak fertile days !!! He just left and will be home like 10pm and I will be ready to grab him! LOL

Good luck everyone!