FFFC!!! (Flame-Free Confessions)

TempeWick

MuseumMaven:

MKFC:

Let's see. My confession for today is that I am driving myself absolutely crazy during this 2ww. I can't tell if I have pms symptoms, pregnancy symptoms, or if I am just going nuts and totally making up these things. I am overanalyzing every little thing. I don't know how I am going to get through this weekend without POAS. This has been my craziest 2ww ever!!! So my confession?? I am totally insane. 100% crazytown.

 This is me, and it's my first 2ww.  I think DH is about ready to have me committed.  FF moved my CH yesterday and I about had a corinary (it later moved them back).  I feel super-stupid, because this is only our first month trying.  I need to RELAX.

Add me to the crazy list! Last night my nose was stuffy and today when I bit into my apple my teeth were super sensitive. Guess who just googled both of those symptoms!

BetchySprout

katib77:

My confession?  I say the cycles we've been TTC to justify moving ahead with testing...We're on cycle 13 but it's actually been 10 months.  I've gotten my HSG and DH's SA is next Friday but I feel like "if I had normal length cycles, like the other girls on the bump 12 cycles would equal a year.  Just because I have 25 day cycles and I got them over with in 10 months should be long enough to start testing."  Right? Right? Oh well, I've outted myself and my feeling of guilt that I have nor put in the "full year" yet on 3T and now here.  I'm sure that even if it's "flame free" people will still flame me in their mind.

I don't blame you one bit. I have thought about this a lot. We started trying in January but I am only on cycle #3 right now. Do I wait for 12 cycles or 1 year? Who knows.

PDXGal7868

Good for you! I have a friend who has the same problem, and she has been doing it for years. Except she uses the spray all day long. I was really worried about her and said something, but I think she still does it but just hides it. She had a 1.5 year old, so I just hope she didn't do it while pregnant or BFing. Neti pots are wonderful!

Lily82

ok here is mine..

If I could keep my in-laws from ever seeing Ds again I would. I honestly hate them that much. I speak to Dh about it all the time and he knows where I am coming from but he has the most selfish parents that just decided to give him attention. We didn't start getattention bc of Ds either bc when we told them I was pg they didn't even say congrats. They started giving us attention when her co-workers gave her attention asking about Ds. Dh loves the attention now & wants them to be part of our lives. I know I am a huge b*tch. 

Ricola

My FFC:

I really only work about 4 hours out of my 8 hour work day, because there is nothing to do for me. I have asked my boss for more work, but there just is none. Since I get paid hourly, I still sit here 8 hours a day and just surf the internet when there is nothing more to do. It's incredibly boring, unsatisfying and frustrating, but the schedule is nice and the pay is as well. 

 

ChiShiMama

mrswagoner:

Confession- I have a HUGE fear of not being able to conceive. We haven't been trying very long and I just got off BCP in March, so I know it's going to take time for my body to adjust and regulate. But I'm just so scared it will never happen...

I think/worry about this ALL the time and we haven't even started TTC.  I worry about a lot of things though--DH says I over think things and worry about stuff that doesn't even need worrying.  Call me an over-analyzer!

PDXGal7868

My FFC is that I sometimes let DS watch more TV than he should. I really don't like to have the TV on a lot, and I try to stick to no more than one hour a day, but when it is pouring outside and I have to get stuff done, it helps me a lot.

BetchySprout

ChiShiMama:

mrswagoner:

Confession- I have a HUGE fear of not being able to conceive. We haven't been trying very long and I just got off BCP in March, so I know it's going to take time for my body to adjust and regulate. But I'm just so scared it will never happen...

I think/worry about this ALL the time and we haven't even started TTC.  I worry about a lot of things though--DH says I over think things and worry about stuff that doesn't even need worrying.  Call me an over-analyzer!

I had this fear myself (and to an extent, I still do). It took us 10 cycles, with me thinking all the while it would never happen. Not because I was impatient, or that there was any reason to think so, just a nagging feeling that pregnancy was not in the cards for me.

Kathy4678

Ok- Here's mine.....

I use the men's bathroom at work all the time. Our bathroom is shared with several offices and it is FOUL. I mean do the women who use it Hula Hoop while pee-ing or what? And if you pee on the seat- can't you just wipe it off?? SO nasty. The men's room is way cleaner so I go in there. And I find myself giving the side eye to all my female co-workers wondering if they are doing all the seat pee-ing.

I haven't gotten caught yet, PS. But I'm sure it's coming and I'll have some explaining to do.

_lobsters__

My FFC is that I stopped charting my temps. I loved doing it, but it was a crazy obsession. Yeah, I know, it's only been a month, but I obsessed over every little thing!  That sorta stress can't be good for baby making!

I'm still keeping track of my CM but just trying to forget about temping.Crazy and sorta silly. I know. But I'm trying to listen to my body w/o worrying about temps!

Ok. that was all. 

MuseumMaven

Ricola:

My FFC:

I really only work about 4 hours out of my 8 hour work day, because there is nothing to do for me. I have asked my boss for more work, but there just is none. Since I get paid hourly, I still sit here 8 hours a day and just surf the internet when there is nothing more to do. It's incredibly boring, unsatisfying and frustrating, but the schedule is nice and the pay is as well. 

 

 

This for me, too.  I have two weeks a year that are hellish and I put in tons of extra hours, but other than that, this job could really be part time.  Thats why you see me in chat so often. 

magnolia_femme

katib77:

My confession?  I say the cycles we've been TTC to justify moving ahead with testing...We're on cycle 13 but it's actually been 10 months.  I've gotten my HSG and DH's SA is next Friday but I feel like "if I had normal length cycles, like the other girls on the bump 12 cycles would equal a year.  Just because I have 25 day cycles and I got them over with in 10 months should be long enough to start testing."  Right? Right? Oh well, I've outted myself and my feeling of guilt that I have nor put in the "full year" yet on 3T and now here.  I'm sure that even if it's "flame free" people will still flame me in their mind.

I don't blame you at all.  I'm the opposite, with longer cycles and it will be a year before we hit 12 cycles. 

You have to do what's right for you.  If that's moving forward with testing/treatment with an RE you trust before you hit 12 cycles or one year, so be it.  You don't have to justify yourself to anyone! 

Best of luck with everything!!  ((hugs))

Milliways

Pattypoundcake:

katib77:

My confession?  I say the cycles we've been TTC to justify moving ahead with testing...We're on cycle 13 but it's actually been 10 months.  I've gotten my HSG and DH's SA is next Friday but I feel like "if I had normal length cycles, like the other girls on the bump 12 cycles would equal a year.  Just because I have 25 day cycles and I got them over with in 10 months should be long enough to start testing."  Right? Right? Oh well, I've outted myself and my feeling of guilt that I have nor put in the "full year" yet on 3T and now here.  I'm sure that even if it's "flame free" people will still flame me in their mind.

I don't blame you one bit. I have thought about this a lot. We started trying in January but I am only on cycle #3 right now. Do I wait for 12 cycles or 1 year? Who knows.

The way I look at it if you have tried for 12 cycles or 12 months (but that equals fewer than 12 cycles) and have not conceived, there may be issues that could benefit being addressed by a medical professional. Regardless, at either of those lengths, I would flame anyone who dared to say you were just being impatient.

 

 

katib77

Kathy4678:

Ok- Here's mine.....

I use the men's bathroom at work all the time. Our bathroom is shared with several offices and it is FOUL. I mean do the women who use it Hula Hoop while pee-ing or what? And if you pee on the seat- can't you just wipe it off?? SO nasty. The men's room is way cleaner so I go in there. And I find myself giving the side eye to all my female co-workers wondering if they are doing all the seat pee-ing.

I haven't gotten caught yet, PS. But I'm sure it's coming and I'll have some explaining to do.

LOL, I love it!  If you're worried about being caught maby go buy a thing of clorox wipes and take one to the bathroom everytime to wipe off the seat?  I know I have a friend that "hovers" above the seat because she thinks it's too "icky" to sit on but because she "hovers" then I think she and others like her get the pee on the seat.  She does have strong theighs from a life of doing this but think of all the "icky" seats she's created!!

reaustin18

Lily82:

Pattypoundcake:

LauraOTR:

I have a confession that I've never told anyone - up until early April, I was addicted to nasal sprays. I had allergies and once I started using them to sleep through the night, I couldn't stop. I'd try, but then I'd fall asleep and wake up not being able to breathe.

I used them every single night for 4 years. I was dreading having to stop, but I knew I had to because  1. it wasn't good for me (nasal membranes, blood pressure), and 2. I couldn't use it when I got pregnant.

I'm proud to say that I've gone almost 2 months without using it once!!! And I'm sleeping just fine. I guess I just had to train myself to sleep with a slightly stuffy nose. That was the one habit I needed to kick before getting pregnant, and I've done it...I'm pretty proud of myself

Congratulations on kicking it! Have you ever tried a neti pot (or a nose douche as someone put it on another board and I love it...)? That helps me get rid of the sniffles.

I had the worst experience with the Neti pot. I got the WORST migrain ever. Ever since I can't bring myself to use it again

 It sounds like you didn't use it correctly. I had issues too at first. Make sure to blow GENTLY after each nostril. Also, I use half of a pack of the solution instead of the full pack since it's more gentle. Also make sure that the water is lukewarm...if it's too cold or hot, it will def make your head hurt! I've been using one for awhile and it doesn't bother me at all anymore. :-)

ConnCottager

I'm trying to convince myself that I could get pregnant this cycle, even though the only explanation for my CHs is the Provera. It's just so nice to see the CHs, I've never had them before, and I'd like to remain naive until my period surely comes in a couple days. I've never heard of anyone getting pregnant on a Provera cycle.

LnR70707

I kept myself from crying while picking out SIL's baby shower gift in BRU (well, still teared up at the new dad cards) by telling myself that her baby is most likely going to come out looking anything but cute.  It isn't nice, but it makes me laugh.  I will be thinking that through all of her shower on Sunday too.

bexter

Milliways:

Ya Never Know:

I actually do have a confession.

I'm secretly hoping that when I have to take Clomid, if I get pg, I end up with twins. (I think my DH secretly wants twins too. He likes the idea of having our two children at once... we both want two.)

I 100% want twins and lurk on the multiples board.

 (I am a twin and twins rock)

Milli I am a twin as well!! We do rock! lol not sure I want twins of my own though...I remember the stuff we put my mother through...;) 

bexter

Confession- The "tough crowd" thread last night amused me way more than it should have. I just couldn't stop laughing over the dead horse picture Milli posted...thank God it's Friday

barcelonagirl

confession - i really don't like when people post their bfps' in the middle of the afternoon... i can't bump every day all day and normally check for bfps in the morning... when they come in the afternoon i often miss them and get all pissed off. lol

 

jesselayne8

I ordered a pair of jean capris last week and when I got them they were HUGE in the waist but fit everywhere else.  I decided to keep them in case I got KU and then they might fit.  I need to stop being lazy and send them back.

jesselayne8

Milliways:

Ya Never Know:

I actually do have a confession.

I'm secretly hoping that when I have to take Clomid, if I get pg, I end up with twins. (I think my DH secretly wants twins too. He likes the idea of having our two children at once... we both want two.)

I 100% want twins and lurk on the multiples board.

 (I am a twin and twins rock)

I want twin girls sooo bad.  They run in both sides of our families so I have a good chance right???

kscarlett5683

I went to the dollar store yesterday and purchased 6 pregnancy tests once I realized that technically I could start testing for a BFP from Sunday.

I had promised myself I wouldn't waste my money or a test until the day of AF or I had missed AF.

I'm obsessed. I know im gonna be testing every morning from Sunday on.

mellymel12

Milliways:

Pattypoundcake:

katib77:

My confession?  I say the cycles we've been TTC to justify moving ahead with testing...We're on cycle 13 but it's actually been 10 months.  I've gotten my HSG and DH's SA is next Friday but I feel like "if I had normal length cycles, like the other girls on the bump 12 cycles would equal a year.  Just because I have 25 day cycles and I got them over with in 10 months should be long enough to start testing."  Right? Right? Oh well, I've outted myself and my feeling of guilt that I have nor put in the "full year" yet on 3T and now here.  I'm sure that even if it's "flame free" people will still flame me in their mind.

I don't blame you one bit. I have thought about this a lot. We started trying in January but I am only on cycle #3 right now. Do I wait for 12 cycles or 1 year? Who knows.

The way I look at it if you have tried for 12 cycles or 12 months (but that equals fewer than 12 cycles) and have not conceived, there may be issues that could benefit being addressed by a medical professional. Regardless, at either of those lengths, I would flame anyone who dared to say you were just being impatient.

I agree! We started back in August 09...and technically this is our 9th month...but I am only on my 5th cycle! Granted I know of some of my issues and am working on fixing them...but no way would I wait a whole 12 cycles. I'm with you girl, you do what you feel is best for you and your H!

kscarlett5683

MissLadyTay:

I'm afraid to test this cycle, so I lied to MH this morning when he asked why I wasn't testing and said my period wasn't due yet.  It was due yesterday, but I want to wait until tomorrow to test. 

All I can say is that you have AMAZING strength!!!! (see my confession, LOL)

cassiedianne

Ricola:

My FFC:

I really only work about 4 hours out of my 8 hour work day, because there is nothing to do for me. I have asked my boss for more work, but there just is none. Since I get paid hourly, I still sit here 8 hours a day and just surf the internet when there is nothing more to do. It's incredibly boring, unsatisfying and frustrating, but the schedule is nice and the pay is as well. 

 

This could so be me!  I could do my full time job in part time hours and I hate it.  I'd rather be busy.  I'm salaried but there's no way they'll let me go home once I've completed my work.  I'd only work like 2 hrs a day, then!

bellestar922

kscarlett5683:

I went to the dollar store yesterday and purchased 6 pregnancy tests once I realized that technically I could start testing for a BFP from Sunday.

I had promised myself I wouldn't waste my money or a test until the day of AF or I had missed AF.

I'm obsessed. I know im gonna be testing every morning from Sunday on.

 

I could have written this word for word......

qtsreign

Ya Never Know:

I actually do have a confession.

I'm secretly hoping that when I have to take Clomid, if I get pg, I end up with twins. (I think my DH secretly wants twins too. He likes the idea of having our two children at once... we both want two.)

Me too !

Shhhhhhh......

Lyssa_sissa

LauraOTR:

Pattypoundcake:

LauraOTR:

I have a confession that I've never told anyone - up until early April, I was addicted to nasal sprays. I had allergies and once I started using them to sleep through the night, I couldn't stop. I'd try, but then I'd fall asleep and wake up not being able to breathe.

I used them every single night for 4 years. I was dreading having to stop, but I knew I had to because  1. it wasn't good for me (nasal membranes, blood pressure), and 2. I couldn't use it when I got pregnant.

I'm proud to say that I've gone almost 2 months without using it once!!! And I'm sleeping just fine. I guess I just had to train myself to sleep with a slightly stuffy nose. That was the one habit I needed to kick before getting pregnant, and I've done it...I'm pretty proud of myself

Congratulations on kicking it! Have you ever tried a neti pot (or a nose douche as someone put it on another board and I love it...)? That helps me get rid of the sniffles.

Thanks! I have tried the neti pot, but I always felt like water got "trapped" up there, even when I did the yoga while breathing out really hard through my nose. Maybe now that my nose is getting back to normal, I could try it. My allergies are really not that bad anymore, so my sniffles aren't terrible. I think they were just really bad because I overused those damn sprays.

 I have had to do the nasal rinse everyday since my nose surgery and I can tell you that it gets WAY easier the more you do it.  When I first started them it took me seriously 10 minutes. I felt like it was getting trapped too, but now I can get it done in about 2 minutes.  Plus, my allergies are totally under control.  I got off Allegra about 2 months ago (and was told that I can take Claritin if I do my nasal rinses).

youngin12

Ok...my confession:

I hate my work place. I love the job (legal assistant) but hate the actual place. The head hancho attorney is in his 70s and is as senile as they come. He pisses me off at least 3 times in the 6 hour period that I am here each day. The other assistant/office manager is a complete ditz and has no clue what is going on half the time. The only reasons that I stay: I come and go as I please, I can do *mostly* what I want, I can wear jeans everyday, if I am blessed enough to have a LO then I can work from home, and the pay is awesome.

BonitaKaz

This makes me feel like a horrible person, but I get pissed everytime my brother mentions his girlfriend who is pregnant and due in August. I am worried that we might not ever get to have a baby, but she got pregnant because they're both stupid and she doesn't even want a baby, neither have a job, she is not a U.S. citizen, even, and they have a very unstable, violitale relationship. (Plus, she's just mean in general).

I didn't like her before because she's crazy, but now I almost could say I hate her (and genrerally, I like EVERYONE) because she's getting the baby DH and I want so badly to have.

elottino

I'm on CD 10 and I want to POAS.  Yes, CD 10!  My boss told me that she thought she had her period the first month she was pregnant.  Now I am sick and having "high" temps, and phantom symptoms after AF.  I wish she had never told me that.