Haley I hope you get your BPF soon. Welcome to the site! There are so many of us here just like you so don't feel alone on your journey.
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My story so far.....
July 11, 2008
Hi everyone! First I have to say that I'm new to this website and it's awesome! I'm glad I found it!
My DH and I are 26 and have been ttc since June '07 and I've been off birth control since Jan '07. I kept telling myself that it will happen when the time is right, but each month af has made her vist, and it's so frustrating. I haven't been charting, taking my temp, paying much attention to cm, but I have tried opk's. I've only done 3, but I have a pretty good idea as to when I ovulate each month. Around the time o-day comes around we try to BD every other day, last month we tried everyday.
However, we have one huge challenge. We're on opposite schedules. He works 7am-5pm and I work 10pm-8am (I'm a nurse). 4 nights a week we don't even sleep together. It really sucks. Our enery levels peak at different times of the day and it just seems to often one of us is in the mood and the other one isn't. I hate when baby-making feels like something we HAVE to do, like a job or something.
I originally thought that this may be the reason we haven't had any bfp's. But since we've reached the year mark, it's time to see the doc. So that's my story so far. Thanks to this website I know that it's wise to just bypass the ob/gyn and go directly to the RE.
At the moment I'm having way too much trouble getting ahold of my ob doc. Since Monday I've left 2 messages for her to call me. I need her to refer me to an RE.
Right now, I'm on CD 4 and we're gunna keep going for it. Maybe, with some luck, we'll get the job done before we see an RE...
Thanks for sharing with me! Good luck to all and lots of BABYDUST!!!
My DH and I are 26 and have been ttc since June '07 and I've been off birth control since Jan '07. I kept telling myself that it will happen when the time is right, but each month af has made her vist, and it's so frustrating. I haven't been charting, taking my temp, paying much attention to cm, but I have tried opk's. I've only done 3, but I have a pretty good idea as to when I ovulate each month. Around the time o-day comes around we try to BD every other day, last month we tried everyday.
However, we have one huge challenge. We're on opposite schedules. He works 7am-5pm and I work 10pm-8am (I'm a nurse). 4 nights a week we don't even sleep together. It really sucks. Our enery levels peak at different times of the day and it just seems to often one of us is in the mood and the other one isn't. I hate when baby-making feels like something we HAVE to do, like a job or something.
I originally thought that this may be the reason we haven't had any bfp's. But since we've reached the year mark, it's time to see the doc. So that's my story so far. Thanks to this website I know that it's wise to just bypass the ob/gyn and go directly to the RE.
At the moment I'm having way too much trouble getting ahold of my ob doc. Since Monday I've left 2 messages for her to call me. I need her to refer me to an RE.
Right now, I'm on CD 4 and we're gunna keep going for it. Maybe, with some luck, we'll get the job done before we see an RE...
Thanks for sharing with me! Good luck to all and lots of BABYDUST!!!
Thanks for the advice! I am actually using an opk this month, I did last month too. I had used one about 6 months ago and was too cheap to buy more! :) back then I was still hoping it would just happen. Hopefully this month it will work! I am interested to see if there's any kind of pattern in my ovulation days. i guess we'll see!
So now I just need to vent. Just found out that my younger brother-in-law and his girlfriend are about 5 weeks pregnant. I love love love them and they are going to be such wonderful parents, but I'm having so much trouble being genuinely happy for them, and that's killing me too. The timing wasn't the best for them, she said she started crying because she was pregnant, I started crying to, because I wasn't (not in front of them of course). And to make matters worse, our families aren't aware that we're having difficulties, or even aware that we've been ttc. So they keep making comments like "little brother has one-upped you this time", just little things like that. And it's all in fun to them, they have no idea, but god it hurts! We have an RE appt Aug 4, and if we find out somethings wrong, then we'll tell them the whole story, but I have a feeling it's gunna be a long 2 weeks.
This is all still so raw, I know it will blow over. We are so excited to be a new aunt and uncle, I just wish these stupid feelings wouldn't get in the way.
And to make me even more of a horrible person...this will be the first grandkid...hence the "one-upping". I was looking forward to giving that to the 'rents. Very small thing to be upset about and it makes me feel very petty that I feel that way, but hey, we're honest on here right?
Anyhoo, I know some of you have had at least some of these feelings. It's too bad we can't just turn off a switch in our mind to make us stop thinking about it. Thanks for listening.
This is all still so raw, I know it will blow over. We are so excited to be a new aunt and uncle, I just wish these stupid feelings wouldn't get in the way.
And to make me even more of a horrible person...this will be the first grandkid...hence the "one-upping". I was looking forward to giving that to the 'rents. Very small thing to be upset about and it makes me feel very petty that I feel that way, but hey, we're honest on here right?
Anyhoo, I know some of you have had at least some of these feelings. It's too bad we can't just turn off a switch in our mind to make us stop thinking about it. Thanks for listening.
awww haley, i totally understand sweetie, it must be so tough hearing this news, its hard when u crave something so special and are trying all your might to get there and someone who takes it for granted and wasnt fussed gets it. when times are at their toughest just think of it as your on your ttc jouney bus but its decided to take the scenic route while god makes you that extra special little piece of perfectness. good luck and keep us posted xxxxx*********babydust******
hey! I'm doing fine thanks! i'm just waiting, waiting, and waiting some more! i don't have a single symptom but it's still kinda early. i'm staying positive, but also telling myself that it's okay if it doesn't happen this month. i don't want to set myself up for disappointment (easier said than done!) i think having the re appt to look forward to is helping me too. i'm hoping it will give us some answers. dh is getting a little nervous about it...poor guy :)
that is so frustrating sunshine! don't you just want to shake people that take ttc so for granted??? and yep, i want to tell people so bad that we're trying, but i don't want the questions that come along with it...
i have now passed the forlorn stage of not being the first one preggo and am now officially ecstatic for BIL and his girlfriend. they are the best couple in the world and i can't wait to have a little niece or nephew-it'll be my first!
how are you feeling caryn? you keep that chin up girlfriend...HUGS!
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that is so frustrating sunshine! don't you just want to shake people that take ttc so for granted??? and yep, i want to tell people so bad that we're trying, but i don't want the questions that come along with it...
i have now passed the forlorn stage of not being the first one preggo and am now officially ecstatic for BIL and his girlfriend. they are the best couple in the world and i can't wait to have a little niece or nephew-it'll be my first!
how are you feeling caryn? you keep that chin up girlfriend...HUGS!
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Hi Haley- I am doing good, Kinda enjoying my break from clomid this month as we prepare for IVF-
I cannot beleve its already Aug 3rd, Boy my meds will be here in no time and We will be ready to start on 8/18.. I also cannot believe that my retireval is in 38 days!!!!! I am counting down on my calendar!
I am super nervous but excited too
How are you feeling? When will you test? I hope you get your BFP very soon ((HUGS))
I cannot beleve its already Aug 3rd, Boy my meds will be here in no time and We will be ready to start on 8/18.. I also cannot believe that my retireval is in 38 days!!!!! I am counting down on my calendar!
I am super nervous but excited too
How are you feeling? When will you test? I hope you get your BFP very soon ((HUGS))
i'm glad you're so excited and positive! you'll do great! yet another journey begins!
i know, i can't believe the summer is almost over! these past few weeks have crawled for me though! partly because of the 2ww, and partly the anticipation of our RE appt tomorrow.
i don't have any symptoms whatsoever. well, i'm a little more emotional i guess-cyring at commercials-that type of thing! it's weird. nothing else makes me want to cry other than some random thing on tv!
i'm assuming one of the tests they will do tomorrow is a pregnancy test... :) i'm not getting my hopes up though. i've come to the realization that if it happens this month, great, if it doesn't, there's always next month! so if it's negative tomorrow, i'll just wait for af or lack there of... she's due around the 8th or so.
take care!!!!
i know, i can't believe the summer is almost over! these past few weeks have crawled for me though! partly because of the 2ww, and partly the anticipation of our RE appt tomorrow.
i don't have any symptoms whatsoever. well, i'm a little more emotional i guess-cyring at commercials-that type of thing! it's weird. nothing else makes me want to cry other than some random thing on tv!
i'm assuming one of the tests they will do tomorrow is a pregnancy test... :) i'm not getting my hopes up though. i've come to the realization that if it happens this month, great, if it doesn't, there's always next month! so if it's negative tomorrow, i'll just wait for af or lack there of... she's due around the 8th or so.
take care!!!!
July 11, 2008