Long termers 6 months or more

[Nikkibiscuit]

So I just couldn't stay away from this forum lol go figure. Glad to see some have had good news and good to still see some familiar faces around here. Been keeping busy the last couple of months with various things not TTC related. Hubby is in hospital today for his Vericele Procedure so hopefully his sperm count will improve in the next few months. We'll be seeing the GP next week for his follow up nd my gynie will call to confirm my tests.

In the meantime it's back to to charting and all that jazz. Nothing else to do but to try and stay positive, I guess.

FX to all the ladies who are still in the boat with me.

Hi Kat good to see you. And pleased to hear you sounding positive. Sounds like things are stepping in the right direction for you slowly.

I hope a few of us long farmers can have some good news before 2018 is out. I can't believe I'm saying that.....where has this year gone it's halfway through already.

We have talked and talked last 2 days with some heated discussions about money and hubby's mood . Hopefully we have reached a resolution tonight so can think about spending some quality time together with him out of his grump and worrying. Will see how next few days go x

 

[SugaryIris]

Welcome back Kat!

I have just had my first ever positive opk! I’ve tried in various different months to get one. Normally I have a 32 day cycle so ov would be around cd19 but it’s cd14 today and I’ve got a solid smiley so much earlier than expected. My poor husband won’t know what hit him tonight haha!

How is everyone doing?

 

[KatD]

Welcome back Kat!

I have just had my first ever positive opk! I’ve tried in various different months to get one. Normally I have a 32 day cycle so ov would be around cd19 but it’s cd14 today and I’ve got a solid smiley so much earlier than expected. My poor husband won’t know what hit him tonight haha!

How is everyone doing?

AAAHHH!!! I can still remember the feeling of seeing that first solid smiley! So glad you tested early - I think your hubby will be pleasantly surprised tonight! FX for a very good outcome for you this cycle!

 

[KatD]

So I just couldn't stay away from this forum lol go figure. Glad to see some have had good news and good to still see some familiar faces around here. Been keeping busy the last couple of months with various things not TTC related. Hubby is in hospital today for his Vericele Procedure so hopefully his sperm count will improve in the next few months. We'll be seeing the GP next week for his follow up nd my gynie will call to confirm my tests.

In the meantime it's back to to charting and all that jazz. Nothing else to do but to try and stay positive, I guess.

FX to all the ladies who are still in the boat with me.

Hi Kat good to see you. And pleased to hear you sounding positive. Sounds like things are stepping in the right direction for you slowly.

I hope a few of us long farmers can have some good news before 2018 is out. I can't believe I'm saying that.....where has this year gone it's halfway through already.

We have talked and talked last 2 days with some heated discussions about money and hubby's mood . Hopefully we have reached a resolution tonight so can think about spending some quality time together with him out of his grump and worrying. Will see how next few days go x

I was thinking about that just the other day, how quickly time flies by. All my friends little cherubs are growing up so fast, it's unbelievable. Wish there was a pause button somewhere to relieve the anxiety!

I've seen how money affects my DH. I guess it's the 'providers heart' in them and how they strive to create this stable and safe environment for us. With all the tests and medical procedures we've taken a solid knock in the finance department. Our medical aid has run dry well before the halfway mark, and that's only after the first batch of standard blood tests. I'm gritting my teeth at this stage if my gyni is to suggest running anymore tests, as that will have to come out of our pockets.

To top it off, my MIL now knows we are struggling, so she's trying to help in her own way by asking EVERYONE she knows who have struggled what they did. The town we live in is so small that it literally feels like the spotlight has been shoved onto us. Ugh. I just need to keep DH from telling her off, else we have a family feud to top everything off with

 

[IVW]

So I just couldn't stay away from this forum lol go figure. Glad to see some have had good news and good to still see some familiar faces around here. Been keeping busy the last couple of months with various things not TTC related. Hubby is in hospital today for his Vericele Procedure so hopefully his sperm count will improve in the next few months. We'll be seeing the GP next week for his follow up nd my gynie will call to confirm my tests.

In the meantime it's back to to charting and all that jazz. Nothing else to do but to try and stay positive, I guess.

FX to all the ladies who are still in the boat with me.

Hi Kat good to see you. And pleased to hear you sounding positive. Sounds like things are stepping in the right direction for you slowly.

I hope a few of us long farmers can have some good news before 2018 is out. I can't believe I'm saying that.....where has this year gone it's halfway through already.

We have talked and talked last 2 days with some heated discussions about money and hubby's mood . Hopefully we have reached a resolution tonight so can think about spending some quality time together with him out of his grump and worrying. Will see how next few days go x

To top it off, my MIL now knows we are struggling, so she's trying to help in her own way by asking EVERYONE she knows who have struggled what they did. The town we live in is so small that it literally feels like the spotlight has been shoved onto us. Ugh. I just need to keep DH from telling her off, else we have a family feud to top everything off with

Eughhhhh MIL's

They mean well, but sometimes you do need to know when to discuss things that arent anything to do with you

 

[Nikkibiscuit]

So I just couldn't stay away from this forum lol go figure. Glad to see some have had good news and good to still see some familiar faces around here. Been keeping busy the last couple of months with various things not TTC related. Hubby is in hospital today for his Vericele Procedure so hopefully his sperm count will improve in the next few months. We'll be seeing the GP next week for his follow up nd my gynie will call to confirm my tests.

In the meantime it's back to to charting and all that jazz. Nothing else to do but to try and stay positive, I guess.

FX to all the ladies who are still in the boat with me.

Hi Kat good to see you. And pleased to hear you sounding positive. Sounds like things are stepping in the right direction for you slowly.

I hope a few of us long farmers can have some good news before 2018 is out. I can't believe I'm saying that.....where has this year gone it's halfway through already.

We have talked and talked last 2 days with some heated discussions about money and hubby's mood . Hopefully we have reached a resolution tonight so can think about spending some quality time together with him out of his grump and worrying. Will see how next few days go x

I was thinking about that just the other day, how quickly time flies by. All my friends little cherubs are growing up so fast, it's unbelievable. Wish there was a pause button somewhere to relieve the anxiety!

I've seen how money affects my DH. I guess it's the 'providers heart' in them and how they strive to create this stable and safe environment for us. With all the tests and medical procedures we've taken a solid knock in the finance department. Our medical aid has run dry well before the halfway mark, and that's only after the first batch of standard blood tests. I'm gritting my teeth at this stage if my gyni is to suggest running anymore tests, as that will have to come out of our pockets.

To top it off, my MIL now knows we are struggling, so she's trying to help in her own way by asking EVERYONE she knows who have struggled what they did. The town we live in is so small that it literally feels like the spotlight has been shoved onto us. Ugh. I just need to keep DH from telling her off, else we have a family feud to top everything off with

Well hopefully we have out money worries to one side for now....we have a plan in place so he is happier for now.

We got back in the saddle tonight. I didn't tell him that today was key so I was pleased it happened without prompt. I'm due to ov tomorrow according to glow and I think it's got me about right now. We were kind of taking a month off this month as I was so upset after AF came. So would be kind of ironic if this was the one shot that worked as we won't get another chance really this month. Xx

 

[_GG_]

So I just couldn't stay away from this forum lol go figure. Glad to see some have had good news and good to still see some familiar faces around here. Been keeping busy the last couple of months with various things not TTC related. Hubby is in hospital today for his Vericele Procedure so hopefully his sperm count will improve in the next few months. We'll be seeing the GP next week for his follow up nd my gynie will call to confirm my tests.

In the meantime it's back to to charting and all that jazz. Nothing else to do but to try and stay positive, I guess.

FX to all the ladies who are still in the boat with me.

Hi Kat good to see you. And pleased to hear you sounding positive. Sounds like things are stepping in the right direction for you slowly.

I hope a few of us long farmers can have some good news before 2018 is out. I can't believe I'm saying that.....where has this year gone it's halfway through already.

We have talked and talked last 2 days with some heated discussions about money and hubby's mood . Hopefully we have reached a resolution tonight so can think about spending some quality time together with him out of his grump and worrying. Will see how next few days go x

I was thinking about that just the other day, how quickly time flies by. All my friends little cherubs are growing up so fast, it's unbelievable. Wish there was a pause button somewhere to relieve the anxiety!

I've seen how money affects my DH. I guess it's the 'providers heart' in them and how they strive to create this stable and safe environment for us. With all the tests and medical procedures we've taken a solid knock in the finance department. Our medical aid has run dry well before the halfway mark, and that's only after the first batch of standard blood tests. I'm gritting my teeth at this stage if my gyni is to suggest running anymore tests, as that will have to come out of our pockets.

To top it off, my MIL now knows we are struggling, so she's trying to help in her own way by asking EVERYONE she knows who have struggled what they did. The town we live in is so small that it literally feels like the spotlight has been shoved onto us. Ugh. I just need to keep DH from telling her off, else we have a family feud to top everything off with

Well hopefully we have out money worries to one side for now....we have a plan in place so he is happier for now.

We got back in the saddle tonight. I didn't tell him that today was key so I was pleased it happened without prompt. I'm due to ov tomorrow according to glow and I think it's got me about right now. We were kind of taking a month off this month as I was so upset after AF came. So would be kind of ironic if this was the one shot that worked as we won't get another chance really this month. Xx

Perfect timing. I'm keeping everything firmly crossed for you xxx

 

[KatD]

So I just couldn't stay away from this forum lol go figure. Glad to see some have had good news and good to still see some familiar faces around here. Been keeping busy the last couple of months with various things not TTC related. Hubby is in hospital today for his Vericele Procedure so hopefully his sperm count will improve in the next few months. We'll be seeing the GP next week for his follow up nd my gynie will call to confirm my tests.

In the meantime it's back to to charting and all that jazz. Nothing else to do but to try and stay positive, I guess.

FX to all the ladies who are still in the boat with me.

Hi Kat good to see you. And pleased to hear you sounding positive. Sounds like things are stepping in the right direction for you slowly.

I hope a few of us long farmers can have some good news before 2018 is out. I can't believe I'm saying that.....where has this year gone it's halfway through already.

We have talked and talked last 2 days with some heated discussions about money and hubby's mood . Hopefully we have reached a resolution tonight so can think about spending some quality time together with him out of his grump and worrying. Will see how next few days go x

I was thinking about that just the other day, how quickly time flies by. All my friends little cherubs are growing up so fast, it's unbelievable. Wish there was a pause button somewhere to relieve the anxiety!

I've seen how money affects my DH. I guess it's the 'providers heart' in them and how they strive to create this stable and safe environment for us. With all the tests and medical procedures we've taken a solid knock in the finance department. Our medical aid has run dry well before the halfway mark, and that's only after the first batch of standard blood tests. I'm gritting my teeth at this stage if my gyni is to suggest running anymore tests, as that will have to come out of our pockets.

To top it off, my MIL now knows we are struggling, so she's trying to help in her own way by asking EVERYONE she knows who have struggled what they did. The town we live in is so small that it literally feels like the spotlight has been shoved onto us. Ugh. I just need to keep DH from telling her off, else we have a family feud to top everything off with

Well hopefully we have out money worries to one side for now....we have a plan in place so he is happier for now.

We got back in the saddle tonight. I didn't tell him that today was key so I was pleased it happened without prompt. I'm due to ov tomorrow according to glow and I think it's got me about right now. We were kind of taking a month off this month as I was so upset after AF came. So would be kind of ironic if this was the one shot that worked as we won't get another chance really this month. Xx

It's usually times like this that puts that elusive in the bag! Your timing couldn't be more perfect! FX the wait is over for you!

Got a nice smiley in my OPK today too bad DH is out of action this cycle. At least I'm ovulating yay! I'm approaching our next cycle like it's our first...and I'm feeling super excited about our chances!

 

[Nikkibiscuit]

Thanks all. I'm not remotely optimistic but it would be pretty funny if it ended up being a one shot wonder. We are both knackered from work tonight so that one shot will literally be it for this cycle.

Maybe that's a positive thing because I feel pretty relaxed about it all as I know chances are so slim

Just trying to focus on us for a while now as things have been so tense. We are off work next week. Going down south to visit my family and will be seeing his brother and sister in law too. So will be nice to have a few days together just focussing on us.

Anyone got any exciting news? I feel like a broken record lol!? At least until my appt when I might have something to report x

 

[Nikkibiscuit]

Just realised my AF is due the day of my hospital appt. How bizarre?!

 

[_GG_]

Thanks all. I'm not remotely optimistic but it would be pretty funny if it ended up being a one shot wonder. We are both knackered from work tonight so that one shot will literally be it for this cycle.

Maybe that's a positive thing because I feel pretty relaxed about it all as I know chances are so slim

Just trying to focus on us for a while now as things have been so tense. We are off work next week. Going down south to visit my family and will be seeing his brother and sister in law too. So will be nice to have a few days together just focussing on us.

Anyone got any exciting news? I feel like a broken record lol!? At least until my appt when I might have something to report x

One shot is all it took me and Dan with the exact same timing as you've had this month so I'm staying optimistic for you and will be stalking you from hospital xxx

 

[KatD]

Mmm something exciting you say....lol only thing that got me excited today was another +OPK

I think the trip will do you guys the world of good xxx

 

[Nikkibiscuit]

Mmm something exciting you say....lol only thing that got me excited today was another +OPK

I think the trip will do you guys the world of good xxx

Thanks Kat I think you are right we need a change of scenery and little break from work the normal stresses.

Will also help accelerate us towards my appt which has felt ages away.

Feeling more able to switch off from it at the moment....or at least push it to one side a little x

 

[Nikkibiscuit]

Thanks all. I'm not remotely optimistic but it would be pretty funny if it ended up being a one shot wonder. We are both knackered from work tonight so that one shot will literally be it for this cycle.

Maybe that's a positive thing because I feel pretty relaxed about it all as I know chances are so slim

Just trying to focus on us for a while now as things have been so tense. We are off work next week. Going down south to visit my family and will be seeing his brother and sister in law too. So will be nice to have a few days together just focussing on us.

Anyone got any exciting news? I feel like a broken record lol!? At least until my appt when I might have something to report x

One shot is all it took me and Dan with the exact same timing as you've had this month so I'm staying optimistic for you and will be stalking you from hospital xxx

Hospital GG? Am I missing something? Everything ok? Xx

 

[Akua]

Is it unreasonable to unfriend someone on Facebook because I’m fed up of the minimum three a day posts about her pregnancy when she’s only seven weeks?!

 

[SugaryIris]

Hi ladies, I wonder if you can help, I got my positive opk the day before yesterday which meant yesterday was ovulation day, but I’ve just been to the toilet and when I wiped there was bright red blood, not a lot but it was there. Have any of you ever experienced this?

 

[Nikkibiscuit]

Hi ladies, I wonder if you can help, I got my positive opk the day before yesterday which meant yesterday was ovulation day, but I’ve just been to the toilet and when I wiped there was bright red blood, not a lot but it was there. Have any of you ever experienced this?

Not happened to me as such but didn't want to read and run.

Could it be from sex? I have bled once before from a particularly vigorous session....albeit a long time ago with a previous partner. Pretty sure just caught something and was scary but that's all it was.

Sorry I can't be more help x

 

[_GG_]

Thanks all. I'm not remotely optimistic but it would be pretty funny if it ended up being a one shot wonder. We are both knackered from work tonight so that one shot will literally be it for this cycle.

Maybe that's a positive thing because I feel pretty relaxed about it all as I know chances are so slim

Just trying to focus on us for a while now as things have been so tense. We are off work next week. Going down south to visit my family and will be seeing his brother and sister in law too. So will be nice to have a few days together just focussing on us.

Anyone got any exciting news? I feel like a broken record lol!? At least until my appt when I might have something to report x

One shot is all it took me and Dan with the exact same timing as you've had this month so I'm staying optimistic for you and will be stalking you from hospital xxx

Hospital GG? Am I missing something? Everything ok? Xx

C section on Wednesday. They won't take any risks. Have already told me that if we want another, to start trying again as soon as I'm recovered as they believe I'll have trouble again.

To be honest, I'll just be happy if I don't have this baby in one of the fucking fields, it seems to be a theme. Second mare today foaled in the field in the bloody afternoon! I personally love it when mares foal in the field without fuss or bother, always seems to go better, but it did mean having to get her and a brand new foal in and play the waiting game. By 11pm afternoon still only showing a little, called vet, told I still have some oxytocin and could I give her a couple of ml as she was getting tired. He said go for it...then "Oh shit, not you, you can't touch it Cheryl" lol. Luckily Dan had a crash course in giving injections last month so he was able to do it. Could you imagine the hospital asking how I was so sure I was having proper contractions? "Hmmmm, I accidentally injected myself with a large horse dose of oxytocin" lol. Not sure that would go down very well. Hahaaa.
Mare was exhausted though so I did step in and just give it a gentle tension to help it out. I have no idea why, but Dan felt it necessary to photograph me turning it inside out to check it was all there and healthy, lol. He's weird.

So, yeah...just gone to check her as colic is a bit of a risk with oxytocin but she's looking okay. Had a poo at 10pm, nothing since bit hasn't eaten much so I'll give her a bute at 7 with a sloppy feed and see how she goes. This is one seriously well bred dressage foal belonging to a GP dressage rider so I'm just glad that they're both okay and that it's come before I go in for mine as Dan was really feeling the pressure of having to keep an eye and I am a total control freak so even though I have a great stud groom on call, I don't cope well with other people handling things like this, lol.

Anyway....to you. I am really happy that you're chilled out about this month.

Also, to all of you, a very good friend of mine who went through 8 years ttc with not a single pregnancy, 4 years self funded IVF with 7 losses and 4 years ago, drew a line under it and gave up...has just passed the 24 week gestational viability with a baby conceived naturally and obviously, totally unexpectedly.

Your journeys are your own and unique to each of you...but do remember, miracles can and do happen and for some, it just takes a really long fucking time.

I'm still keeping everything crossed for you all. Xxx

 

[SugaryIris]

Hi ladies, I wonder if you can help, I got my positive opk the day before yesterday which meant yesterday was ovulation day, but I’ve just been to the toilet and when I wiped there was bright red blood, not a lot but it was there. Have any of you ever experienced this?

Not happened to me as such but didn't want to read and run.

Could it be from sex? I have bled once before from a particularly vigorous session....albeit a long time ago with a previous partner. Pretty sure just caught something and was scary but that's all it was.

Sorry I can't be more help x

Definitely not sex, not dtd since the day before ovulation, dh hasn’t been up for anymore.

 

[1sttimer]

Is it unreasonable to unfriend someone on Facebook because I’m fed up of the minimum three a day posts about her pregnancy when she’s only seven weeks?!

Hi Akua, I used to find (before I removed myself from fb entirely) that just unfollowing the odd person does the trick! That way you don't get any backlash of having removed them but you just don't have to see their posts...after all, in the future when you have your little one you might want to follow her again x