Dana's TTC thread, in order to save space

I'm just going to have one thread that I post in from now on...I think about new things all the time, and I don't want to have to make a new thread every time. SOOO, this is my official thread.
Honestly, in my world pregnancy just seems like a far-away concept. Well, I actually had a positive pregnancy test once...that didn't last.
I'm 8 dpo now, so I should know in a little over a week.
I've been feeling a little nauseous for the last few days, but I DON'T want to assume that it means anything. I've done enough imagining and assuming. I wish I was one of those people who could just not even realize they were late until they were like a week late...and then, TA-DA! they're pregnant *sigh*
Maybe this time.

This post has been edited by Maddie&EthansMom on Apr 11 2007, 01:34 PM

good luck and baby vibes to you

I'm sorry you are having problems TTC. I'm new here so sorry if I'm being nosy but how long have you been TTC? I know it must be hard, my SIL has been TTC too. What type of fertility problems do you have (if you don't mind my asking)? What are you doing to get pg?

Like I said, sorry if I'm being too nosy. I'm new and I don't know much about what's going on here.

Good luck to you.

The only problem we seem to have is that we aren't getting pregnant. My doctor said I look great, and the one pregnancy proves that we can. It took 3 years for one of my friends and her husband to get pregnant, and they were told they were both healthy. After their first, they had another pretty close behind. Sometimes it just doesn't make sense. I guess we have tried a little over a year. There were a few times when intercourse didn't happen around ovulation, so that's what I'm guessing.

Well, something weird happened. I have 2 pimples on my face. I NEVER get pimples, except sometimes one that is under the skin right before my period. But these 2 are on top, which is strange. I've just never gotten them. I know that can be a sign of pregnancy. why do I do this to myself?

Pimples can also be a sign of a period coming on or from a different food you ate, not to disappoint of course but dont want you to get too excited and then be let down either.

Don't worry though - I have a plan and you will have to follow it!!!! Oh, your hubby too of course!!! I will post what to do and you do it...if it works....I win!!! It will mean that I got you pregnant!!! hee hee BUT - I have to do some research and look at your BBT chart to get a feel for how your body ovulates. (see, I am your personal doctor...I am your loooovveee doctor)

Oh dear.
And I know pimples can mean a period, but I usually never get them this early. And I usually can't see them. But I know it doesn't mean anything, and I don't wanna set myself up for disappointment either--I've definitely had enough of that. But it is strange for me.

oh darn, I cant see your BBT chart!!! Are you able to repost the link to it?

It's being stupid, so i can't. I will try later....I don't know what the problem is. I posted the link of the page where it is; I double-checked!

I'm sorry for anything I said that was offensive.
I probably won't be posting in here much for a while...maybe I don't know enough about this place to do that right now.

Sorry - I am confused...I think I must have missed something. (I mean, I am blonde and all) he he But - you didnt say anything to offend me for sure...is that what you mean???? Honey - I'm not offended...I am just trying to help out a sista in need!!! I want this baby for you as much as you do now!!! I am on a mission to help!!!!

Hehe, no, it wasn't you....thank you for being ona mission to get me pregnant
It's been cleared up I think I just don't know what things to NOT say yet.

I hope it happens for you and soon

Thank you! I ovulated on day 13 and i am 10 dpo...I should know something in the next few days. I still have a left-over pregnancy test here, so I am going to try not to use it until i'm on at least CD 30...i'm on day 23 right now.

Not only am I not pregnant as I thought, I started a day or 2 EARLY.
I hate all of this.
Something is seriously wrong with me. I've been queasy off and on for the last few days--not bad, and I never threw up....but that's not normal for me. And will my boobs ever NOT be sore again? They've been sore since February.
So, to say that I'm upset is a huge understatement.

I have to leave for work in 45 minutes, and I can't stop crying
Why can't I do it? Why can't I get pregnant?
I feel sooooo empty.

I am so sorry if I am way out of line here, but have you considered starting over with a new OB/GYN? I mean if you really want to do this, why is the dr not helping more?
Have you and your husband been tested? my GF is going thru this right now, and has been trying for one yr. and her OB has had her and her husband tested, and has been doing all kinds of things with her, and they are in constant contact. I just feel like you need more medical support.
Its so hard to watch you go thru this month after month. I pray it happens for you soon. I can feel your pain when you write.
good luck.

Well - here are a few tips that I have read so far....

Quit smoking, drinking and drugs
Cut down on Caffeine
Get your weight in check
Mind Control
Buy something sexy
Positioning yourself
Increase the Odds
And finally “Ask your partner to chuck all briefs and opt for boxers
instead for a healthy sperm count. Also, having sex in the morning
would help since the semen has the highest number of sperm then.”

I found that online...I am assuming the "increase the odds" means to do it more often. I was told by my OB to start BD 7-10 days after you have your period and then every other day for a week in a half. I know your not all that fond of sex, but this is for a good cause.

Give it a try...or do you already BD that often during the prime time?

I will contact my OB/GYN, but I haven't because she said we were fine.
I have done a lot of things on that list. Caffeine is the one that is probably the biggest factor, but I can cut that down...I've done it many times. We got pregnant right after we switched Richard to boxers, so that's not it. I don't drink, do drugs, or any of that stuff...he doesn't either. Sex in the morning is a tough one. I can't fathom doing it when we can see each other. I know that sounds terrible, but it's already so hard for me. We'll see...
Thanks for the suggestions, yall.

In the morning, so you can't see each other, you could shut the blinds and make the room dark? Other than the previous advice, the only thing I can say is just try to do the deed as much as you can.

Good luck It will happen!

I read that taking Mucinex twice a day helps you produce more cervical mucus, so I bought some and started taking it tonight. I hope it makes a difference.

have you noticed a difference yt?

I think so...a little...but I just finished my period, so it's hard to tell. My friend, who is a pharmacist, told me it helps though. I'm really really hoping it happens this time...