:/:/: FFFC :::

Blsd4given

I didn't see this posted yet... So, I hope noone minds..

 

 Let's hear 'em!  Make 'em controversial, intriguing, and/or exciting... lol. 

For newbies, FFFC = Flame Free Friday Confession

pinottoparenthood

My confession: I took a pregnancy test today, even though I'm not expecting my period for at least another week. And then I was still disappointed when it was negative. Is anyone else addicted to taking pregnancy tests, like just CANNOT wait for those two weeks?!

caitblum

pinottoparenthood:

My confession: I took a pregnancy test today, even though I'm not expecting my period for at least another week. And then I was still disappointed when it was negative. Is anyone else addicted to taking pregnancy tests, like just CANNOT wait for those two weeks?!

 

 

I'm in the same boat. I don't temp either, so I have no clue IF I even ovulated. Good thing wondfo's are so cheap...because I have used quite a few the last couple months! 

caitblum

pinottoparenthood:

My confession: I took a pregnancy test today, even though I'm not expecting my period for at least another week. And then I was still disappointed when it was negative. Is anyone else addicted to taking pregnancy tests, like just CANNOT wait for those two weeks?!

 

 

I'm in the same boat. I don't temp either, so I have no clue IF I even ovulated. Good thing wondfo's are so cheap...because I have used quite a few the last couple months! 

caitblum

pinottoparenthood:

My confession: I took a pregnancy test today, even though I'm not expecting my period for at least another week. And then I was still disappointed when it was negative. Is anyone else addicted to taking pregnancy tests, like just CANNOT wait for those two weeks?!

 

 

I'm in the same boat. I don't temp either, so I have no clue IF I even ovulated. Good thing wondfo's are so cheap...because I have used quite a few the last couple months! 

caitblum

...and that's what I get for Bumping from my phone. Sorry!

Rvnsgrl81

I may test on Sunday because I have a football tournament in 100+degree heat, but I will only be 9dpiui.

I have been extremely exhausted this whole week, my body seems to crash at 8pm. It is way too early for symptoms, but I can't stop hoping this is a good sign and not a sign that I am just way too run down.

rayofsunshine99

pinottoparenthood:

My confession: I took a pregnancy test today, even though I'm not expecting my period for at least another week. And then I was still disappointed when it was negative. Is anyone else addicted to taking pregnancy tests, like just CANNOT wait for those two weeks?!

When I am actively TTC, it's not uncommon for me to start taking HPT's at 8DPO   

shellb1978

I have been watching Laguna Beach on MTV every morning.  I loved that show.

Juicy71

I'm throwing a pity party for myself because IUI #2 was another BFN.  I just feel like a failure right now... I know it will pass but I can't help it.  I had to call my RE and tell them and was crying on the phone. I'm sure they're used to it but I wish I could've controlled myself better. 

Blsd4given

I thought of this when reading the affording RE visits and treatment vs affording a child discussion in the Unmonitored Clomid post (https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/66951906.aspx)...

I judge like crazy when someone is pregnant or is TTC and has to save up money to buy an inexpensive item such as a $10 bumper for the crib (true story)... If you can't afford that, how will you afford everything else?  The thought process always takes me to "I'll be paying for your child through government assistance, won't I?". 

I don't say it outloud... but I'm certain that doesn't make it any less terrible of me.  lol.

pinottoparenthood

I started charting my temp for a few days, but then went on vacation and promptly stopped. I think I might just get an ovulation predictor kit in the coming months, because I'm not sure how well this charting thing is going to go for me.

pinottoparenthood

I feel like every little thing is a symptom, but I think it's in my head. Cramps, nausea.... I really might be imagining it. Wishful thinking.

tptbabe

Even though we're on cycle #15, I'm *almost* kind of hoping we don't get pregnant for another couple of cycles. Dh is taking supplements to increase his testosterone and they're working so well!!! I know that the second we get pregnant he's going to stop them, and I don't want his happy mood to go away =(

lobosabby

ChancieMark:

pinottoparenthood:

I feel like every little thing is a symptom, but I think it's in my head. Cramps, nausea.... I really might be imagining it. Wishful thinking.

My advice is to take deep breaths and find a hobby to keep you occupied in the 2WW. 

kristykay123

dawn2zzs:

I'm throwing a pity party for myself because IUI #2 was another BFN.  I just feel like a failure right now... I know it will pass but I can't help it.  I had to call my RE and tell them and was crying on the phone. I'm sure they're used to it but I wish I could've controlled myself better. 

I'm so sorry, Dawn . *hugs* 

littlewest1

I am sick of all of the the "I got my period" and "I had sex" posts.  Yup, that is what TTC is all about.  No one cares!

 

rayofsunshine99

tptbabe:

Even though we're on cycle #15, I'm *almost* kind of hoping we don't get pregnant for another couple of cycles. Dh is taking supplements to increase his testosterone and they're working so well!!! I know that the second we get pregnant he's going to stop them, and I don't want his happy mood to go away =(

I'm not terribly familiar with testosterone supps, but what I'm gathering from your post is that low-T can cause irritability issues in men, correct?  Or is there more to it than that?  Just curious cuz of my moody DH!  Haha

Deblondie1

dawn2zzs:

I'm throwing a pity party for myself because IUI #2 was another BFN.  I just feel like a failure right now... I know it will pass but I can't help it.  I had to call my RE and tell them and was crying on the phone. I'm sure they're used to it but I wish I could've controlled myself better. 

I'm so very sorry. :hugs: 

TammyDoubleB

dawn2zzs:

I'm throwing a pity party for myself because IUI #2 was another BFN.  I just feel like a failure right now... I know it will pass but I can't help it.  I had to call my RE and tell them and was crying on the phone. I'm sure they're used to it but I wish I could've controlled myself better. 

You're not a failure, Dawn! Wishing the best for you in July, sweetie. FX!

ETA stuff.

Deblondie1

We are going to the river tomorrow. I have known about this trip for 2 weeks. Instead of using those 2 weeks to work out and eat well, I have been eating what I want and not shunning beer. 

I am now slathering on the L'Oreal and getting Snooki dark in order to optically lose 5 lbs. I am loving the fake tan I have! 

tptbabe

rayofsunshine99:

tptbabe:

Even though we're on cycle #15, I'm *almost* kind of hoping we don't get pregnant for another couple of cycles. Dh is taking supplements to increase his testosterone and they're working so well!!! I know that the second we get pregnant he's going to stop them, and I don't want his happy mood to go away =(

I'm not terribly familiar with testosterone supps, but what I'm gathering from your post is that low-T can cause irritability issues in men, correct?  Or is there more to it than that?  Just curious cuz of my moody DH!  Haha

Absolutely! He's not on synthetic testosterone supplements though. (Just to clarify, since those can actually cause MFI issues) But rather on supplements that will help his body to produce more of it's own testosterone. It's been an absolute life changer! He has been having major issues with depression and energy for the past year (which can go hand in hand with depression) but we attributed that to TTC for so long. You add a loss and a severe MFI Dx in there and depression just kind of made sense. We never thought about testosterone being an issue! (Especially since the RE never said anything about it to me, and just kind of glossed over it with DH)

I can honestly say that my husband is a new man! It went from me not even wanting to talk to him (for fear of him freaking out over something like the store being out of his favourite buns that day) and waiting until he was asleep to go to bed so that I wouldn't have to get into an argument with him about whatever was bugging him that day. We were constantly fighting because there was just no way to know what it was that was going to set him off! Literally every single word that came out of my mouth would set him off. (Even something like "have a good day at work" would turn into a tirade.) No word of a lie, we have not gotten into a fight since the day before he started the supplements!

I really wish that we had picked up on this sooner. Once I started reading about low testosterone, it all made sense. I just never thought about it until the ND told us! If I had known that it was this easy of a fix, I would have started nagging him to get his sh!t sorted months ago!

AGlaze

rayofsunshine99:

tptbabe:

Even though we're on cycle #15, I'm *almost* kind of hoping we don't get pregnant for another couple of cycles. Dh is taking supplements to increase his testosterone and they're working so well!!! I know that the second we get pregnant he's going to stop them, and I don't want his happy mood to go away =(

I'm not terribly familiar with testosterone supps, but what I'm gathering from your post is that low-T can cause irritability issues in men, correct?  Or is there more to it than that?  Just curious cuz of my moody DH!  Haha

Low T can cause depression, irritability, low sex drive, low energy, and a list of other things. Low T caused my husband to have soft bones and lead to a fractured disc in his back.
TPTbabe- any reason why he wouldn't continue to take them? It does effect more than fertility so I wouldn't think there is a reason to stop them.

ETA- You replied as I typed this... oops...

kelseypie

shellb1978:

I have been watching Laguna Beach on MTV every morning.  I loved that show.

I saw that on the other day and watched it. High school nostalgia for sure! 

AGlaze

TammyDoubleB:

dawn2zzs:

I'm throwing a pity party for myself because IUI #2 was another BFN.  I just feel like a failure right now... I know it will pass but I can't help it.  I had to call my RE and tell them and was crying on the phone. I'm sure they're used to it but I wish I could've controlled myself better. 

You're not a failure, Dawn! Wishing the best for you in July, sweetie. FX!

ETA stuff.

I second that, you are not a failure!!! Feel better and GL next round.

AGlaze

Deblondie1:

We are going to the river tomorrow. I have known about this trip for 2 weeks. Instead of using those 2 weeks to work out and eat well, I have been eating what I want and not shunning beer. 

I am now slathering on the L'Oreal and getting Snooki dark in order to optically lose 5 lbs. I am loving the fake tan I have! 

We are going to the lake with his family in a week and a month ago I said I would lose weight before we go.Nope eating what I want and drinking what I want... I feel your pain.

Enjoy your time at the river!

 

DiaMT

Even though we've only TTC one cycle it feels like much more. We wanted to start TTC when DS was 1 but had to wait until I was cancer free for 2 years. I'm blessed to have celebrated my 2 year mark but I also can't help but feel a little disappointed that every month we get closer to DS's 3rd birthday the farther apart in age my babies will be.

tptbabe

AGlaze:

rayofsunshine99:

tptbabe:

Even though we're on cycle #15, I'm *almost* kind of hoping we don't get pregnant for another couple of cycles. Dh is taking supplements to increase his testosterone and they're working so well!!! I know that the second we get pregnant he's going to stop them, and I don't want his happy mood to go away =(

I'm not terribly familiar with testosterone supps, but what I'm gathering from your post is that low-T can cause irritability issues in men, correct?  Or is there more to it than that?  Just curious cuz of my moody DH!  Haha

Low T can cause depression, irritability, low sex drive, low energy, and a list of other things. Low T caused my husband to have soft bones and lead to a fractured disc in his back.
TPTbabe- any reason why he wouldn't continue to take them? It does effect more than fertility so I wouldn't think there is a reason to stop them.

ETA- You replied as I typed this... oops...

np

DH despises taking meds of any kind. He said that he'd do whatever it takes to have another baby, (which includes taking the meds) but I just don't see him continuing them. Our ND said that he wouldn't have to be on the supplements forever, so that's kind of why I'm hoping it takes a couple of months. (So that he can finish the course of treatment.) We'll see. The other issue is that the supplements he's on right now are costing about $300 a month, which isn't covered at all by insurance. He's pretty much the cheapest person alive, so that's a big deterrent for him as well.

He has noticed a difference though, so I'm hoping that even if we do magically get pregnant before the treatment is done, he does keep taking them!

Svenny1011

I'm sort of loathing going on this camping trip over the 4th b/c of one couple. They are nice and the husband is super fun, but the wife can be very controlling, self centered and pretty insensitive sometimes. I've been avoiding her the past month b/c I'm irritated by something she said.

She and her DH are pregnant with their 2nd child. She is one of a few people IRL that know what I've been dealing with with TTC. When they told us that they were pregnant, she didn't just say "Hey, we're pregnant with #2! Yay!". She had to add "Geez, we totally thought we'd get pregnant on the first try like we did with #1, so we were super shocked it took 2 months!". Ummmm, for realz?! I mean, of course I'm happy for them, but that last part for sure could have been left out. 

So, I'm not looking forward to seeing her. DH thinks I'm being irrational. I think I'm justified.  

AGlaze

tptbabe:

np

DH despises taking meds of any kind. He said that he'd do whatever it takes to have another baby, (which includes taking the meds) but I just don't see him continuing them. Our ND said that he wouldn't have to be on the supplements forever, so that's kind of why I'm hoping it takes a couple of months. (So that he can finish the course of treatment.) We'll see. The other issue is that the supplements he's on right now are costing about $300 a month, which isn't covered at all by insurance. He's pretty much the cheapest person alive, so that's a big deterrent for him as well.

He has noticed a difference though, so I'm hoping that even if we do magically get pregnant before the treatment is done, he does keep taking them!

Wow $300. Yeah nothing for fertility is covered for DH. We may be able to get some treatments covered under it being to treat the Low T.

Thanks again for all the info.

scgirl89

Wolfette139:

dawn2zzs:

I'm throwing a pity party for myself because IUI #2 was another BFN.  I just feel like a failure right now... I know it will pass but I can't help it.  I had to call my RE and tell them and was crying on the phone. I'm sure they're used to it but I wish I could've controlled myself better. 

(((huge hugs)))  I am so sorry Dawn 

And more hugs! Sorry dawn...:(

Erin90210girl

I think FFFC has turned into more of a pity party lately. I miss the days of a good old fashion flaming.

alehayes

Erin90210girl:

I think FFFC has turned into more of a pity party lately. I miss the days of a good old fashion flaming.

The point of FFFC is that it's flame-free.  If you want to flame someone, start FFF. 

rrdiva1

TammyDoubleB:

dawn2zzs:

I'm throwing a pity party for myself because IUI #2 was another BFN.  I just feel like a failure right now... I know it will pass but I can't help it.  I had to call my RE and tell them and was crying on the phone. I'm sure they're used to it but I wish I could've controlled myself better. 

You're not a failure, Dawn! Wishing the best for you in July, sweetie. FX!

ETA stuff.

Agrees with Tam you are not a failure, WIshing you the best for the next cycle!!!!!

rrdiva1

Erin90210girl:

I think FFFC has turned into more of a pity party lately. I miss the days of a good old fashion flaming.

Sometimes our very confession is that we let whatever it is get to us in some way, and we are just being honest and open. Maybe from now on when they confess, we can add flames to the post so this way everyone wins.

lovelyday39

Svenny1011:

I'm sort of loathing going on this camping trip over the 4th b/c of one couple. They are nice and the husband is super fun, but the wife can be very controlling, self centered and pretty insensitive sometimes. I've been avoiding her the past month b/c I'm irritated by something she said.

She and her DH are pregnant with their 2nd child. She is one of a few people IRL that know what I've been dealing with with TTC. When they told us that they were pregnant, she didn't just say "Hey, we're pregnant with #2! Yay!". She had to add "Geez, we totally thought we'd get pregnant on the first try like we did with #1, so we were super shocked it took 2 months!". Ummmm, for realz?! I mean, of course I'm happy for them, but that last part for sure could have been left out. 

So, I'm not looking forward to seeing her. DH thinks I'm being irrational. I think I'm justified.  

Omg, I think you and I have the same friend! Although this one is pregnant w/her first and she just "knew" she was ovulating and they had sex at the right second for her to get knocked up on the first try! She was a know-it-all to begin with, this is NOT helping! I feel your pain sister- get good and drunk, that will help! lol~

alehayes

GhostMonkey:

alehayes:

Erin90210girl:

I think FFFC has turned into more of a pity party lately. I miss the days of a good old fashion flaming.

The point of FFFC is that it's flame-free.  If you want to flame someone, start FFF. 

You really don't get the point of this, do you?

 

 

 

ChancieMark:

Erin90210girl:

I miss the days of a good old fashion flaming.

Word.

(Also, FFFC has never been flame free. Anyone who thinks it was actually FF is getting serious LOLz from me)  

 

My bad.  I've only been active over here for a short time now, and on the boards I've spent time on over on TK, FFF and FFFC are two completely different things.

FWIW, I think flaming's way more fun. 

Mysterious_wife

alehayes:

My bad.  I've only been active over here for a short time now, and on the boards I've spent time on over on TK, FFF and FFFC are two completely different things.

FWIW, I think flaming's way more fun. 

Now you are kissing ass to fit in.  

Juicy71

Here's my pity party up in flames...

Happy? 

Blsd4given

ChancieMark:

Erin90210girl:

I miss the days of a good old fashion flaming.

Word.

(Also, FFFC has never been flame free. Anyone who thinks it was actually FF is getting serious LOLz from me)  

 

On boring days like this, I miss the crazy... Not the boring MUD... but the real crazy... And the insane amount of entertainment that came from reading the responses... 

alehayes

Mysterious_wife:

alehayes:

My bad.  I've only been active over here for a short time now, and on the boards I've spent time on over on TK, FFF and FFFC are two completely different things.

FWIW, I think flaming's way more fun. 

Now you are kissing ass to fit in.  

Nope, just owning up to the fact that I didn't get it.