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Hi everyone!  I'm proud to say that DH and I are FINALLY TTC!  I've had the baby-bug for almost as long as we've been married (3 years), and he has just decided that he's close enough to being ready to be a dad that we can ditch the condoms! YAY!

Anyway, so since this is the first month of TTC, and there's only a 20% chance of a BFP each month if everything went perfect, I'm probably just having phantom symptoms and wishful thinking. That's what DH said anyway.  He doesn't want me to set myself up for disappointment and/or the baby blues after baby does come. 

Here are my (phantom?) symptoms: changing tastes, mild cramping twinges, having to pee 3x more often throughout the day,  slightly darker areolas, and (IB?) spotting last night- AF isn't due till the 7th or so...

Here's hoping!

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  • megemoneymegemoney member
    imageKristinMarti:

    Hi everyone!  I'm proud to say that DH and I are FINALLY TTC!  I've had the baby-bug for almost as long as we've been married (3 years), and he has just decided that he's close enough to being ready to be a dad that we can ditch the condoms! YAY!

    Anyway, so since this is the first month of TTC, and there's only a 20% chance of a BFP each month if everything went perfect, I'm probably just having phantom symptoms and wishful thinking. That's what DH said anyway.  He doesn't want me to set myself up for disappointment and/or the baby blues after baby does come. 

    Here are my (phantom?) symptoms: changing tastes, mild cramping twinges, having to pee 3x more often throughout the day,  slightly darker areolas, and (IB?) spotting last night- AF isn't due till the 7th or so...

    Here's hoping!

    This is correct.  And it is also if both are healthy.  

    They could be phantom symptoms.  They could also be period symptoms.  I noticed things about my body that I had not noticed before when we started TTC.  That is common.  

    Welcome and lots of luck to you!

    Began TTC #1 in January 2011
    Confirmation and Removal of Endo - March 2012
    +#1 on 4/1/12 - m/c @ ~8w 5d
    +#2 Tx cycle 4 - 5 mg Letrozole + 75iu Follsitim & Ovidrel w/ IUI on 11/13/12 - EDD 7/23/13 
    7 week u/s revealed THREE babies, all with heartbeats.  153bpm, 148bpm, and 136bpm
    9 week u/s revealed loss of Baby B.  A and C are growing on track.  A measuring 9w1d with 172bpm and C measuring 9w0d with 179 bpm.  
    Elective sex determination u/s on 2/8 revealed... boy AND girl!
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    Agree with what Meg said, but felt it was worth noting...I don't think entertaining thoughts of phantom symptoms can/will set you up for Postpartum Depression. There are many other factors that put a woman at risk for PPD and some women will get it no matter what they do.  

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  • radical.edward4th@gmail.comradical.edward4th@gmail.com
    Thanks!  I thought so too, but hubby keeps worrying about me. :)
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    Agree with what Meg said, but felt it was worth noting...I don't think entertaining thoughts of phantom symptoms can/will set you up for Postpartum Depression. There are many other factors that put a woman at risk for PPD and some women will get it no matter what they do.  

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    Began TTC #1 in January 2011
    Confirmation and Removal of Endo - March 2012
    +#1 on 4/1/12 - m/c @ ~8w 5d
    +#2 Tx cycle 4 - 5 mg Letrozole + 75iu Follsitim & Ovidrel w/ IUI on 11/13/12 - EDD 7/23/13 
    7 week u/s revealed THREE babies, all with heartbeats.  153bpm, 148bpm, and 136bpm
    9 week u/s revealed loss of Baby B.  A and C are growing on track.  A measuring 9w1d with 172bpm and C measuring 9w0d with 179 bpm.  
    Elective sex determination u/s on 2/8 revealed... boy AND girl!
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  • LaouliLaouli
    welcome and best of luck to you!
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    imagemegemoney:
    imagebostonbluejay:

    Agree with what Meg said, but felt it was worth noting...I don't think entertaining thoughts of phantom symptoms can/will set you up for Postpartum Depression. There are many other factors that put a woman at risk for PPD and some women will get it no matter what they do.  

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    Agreed! I know I am personally more liable for PPD because I have already had issues with depression. The thought doesn't worry me too much since I know what to be careful of. Leading UP to a BFP though, I take it easy, and one step at a time. I figure, whatever happens, happens, and if I get PPD when I am that far along, then so be it. :)

    I don't think PPD, or depression in general is anything to be ashamed of or worried about. Sometimes, everyone needs a little extra help, but with good people around to help, you come out fine in the end! :D

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    Welcome!  Are you charting/temping?  If not, I would definitely recommend Fertility Friend.  You can sign up using anyone's ticker, and it will help you to be more aware of what's going on with your cycles.  Also, if you haven't already, pick up a copy of "Taking Charge of Your Fertility."  It's SUPER informative and very helpful.  GL on your TTC journey!
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