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Thank you for your support Sandy. I just tested again and got a BFN. I am only 10 dpo, so it probably is too early. I'm still feeling slight nausea, am having continous cramps, and the last couple of days i've been dizzy, which I never usually feel. I'm going to have to buy a pallet of pregnancy tests, because I feel like taking about 3 a day. I'm going to try to show some self-control and not test until Tuesday since that is when af is due. CC, how was your trip. I hope you had a better weekend than I did.

Morning ladies. You notice I did not say "Good morning ladies"? That is because I am so freakin tired and I am doing all I can to stay awake at work this morning. I am a little crampy. Not really to the point of pains really just a dull kind of sensation. Felt a little sick this morning too. Ericka the last thread I was apart of one girl did get a BFP 10 DPO, but I am sure that all depends on the person and their body. I do not want to be disappointed this month. I want this TTC to be over and done with, that is until baby #4. If my husband will let me have 4. I had very vivid dreams about babies before I got pregnant the last times. I hope it is a good sign. Ericka, I tested 2-3 a day trying to predict my ovulation, so I understand how you could want to test so many times. I think the fact that you have stopped spotting and now have creamy CM is a great sign. You probably had IB and you are on your way to a BFP. Your nausea and dizziness are good signs too. I have my fingers and toes crossed for you. CC how was your trip and how are you feeling? Well, keep me posted. Baby dust!

Hi guys...Thanks for the words of encouragement about my testing..Ericka, sorry about your BFN's but I think your symptoms do sound really promising. Like Cendy said, if you have stopped spotting by now and you normally continue until AF, along w/ your other signs, I would think thats a good thing. I think a lot of women @ 10 dpo wouldnt get a BFP (when I caved and tested on Friday I was 10 dpo also)..Why is it that self control is so hard when it comes to these stupid tests! I feel the same way. Tuesday is only a day away so hang in there..I think you still have a great chance this month by the sounds of it, and remember many dont get BFP even on the day AF is due.
Cendy, I guess you were the only one out of the 3 of us so far that has been strong. You sound like you could end up with a BFP as well..I have heard vivid dreams are very common when pregnant and you sound like you have had some. Last week I had crazy dreams almost every night which isnt normal for me to remember them so well in the morning. None were about babies, being pregant or testing, but if you had asked me last week I would have told you that was a good sign for me. I think you both have great signs for a postive result this month..By this time next week we should all know one way or another. As for me, I still dont know what to think and my opinion and feeling changes from one day to the next. I have been crampy since 5-6 dpo, the dreams, some cm, sore breast and nipples, metal taste in mouth, but last night was thinking I felt like AF was coming. Sort of feel pmsy. I had the the last of the tests I bought from the 99 cent store left over today so I took it this afternoon and BFN. I dont know reliable these tests really are and dont know anyone who has used them, but from today, I now think I must not be. I will still hold out (since I now have no more tests in the house thankfully!) and wait till Friday as I originally said I would. I just have a negative feeling since testing on Friday and today w/ BFN's. This week I am just going to keep my mind off it of one way or another unless I am posting on our thread. What will be will be. Something tells me I would be one of those women who wouldnt get BFP until I was weeks late when my time really does come. It would be my luck!
On a lighter note, Ericka, your job must be so fulfilling! What a great way to earn your money! I have worked for a hospital for the lst 11 years, and in April demoted myself (!) so I could work from home. I now do insurance collections from home full time. My husband and I were trying to be pro-active about the whole baby thing and transitioning me to home. I was also commuting very far (well only 30 miles but in CA that means over a hour each way on a good day-Ericka you can agree to that I am sure!)
Cendy, I bought those stupid tests I used (of course they are only stupid because they gave me negative results!) at a place actually called "The 99 Cent Store" we have them all over CA. Its the same as Dollar Tree store I would think if you have those where you live. Keep threading and thinking more postive thoughts then I am right now!

Phew that was a looong post. Sorry!!

Hi all. I am so FRUSTRATED!!!! I started spotting again today and it is more like my usual spotting before af. I had gotten my hopes up, especially with the nausea and dizzyness, and I knew I shouldn't have. And now I have to wait 22 -25 days before I o again. Well, I can't obsess about not getting pregnant for two long or else it will consume my life and happiness. I'll just enjoy these next three weeks without having to wonder about pregnancy tests. I hope you guys have much better luck than I did. Maybe some of those pregnancy vibes that missed me hit the two of you. Sending you all my BABY DUST!!

Oh Ericka, I am sorry..Are you sure its AF ? Even since the few hours since my last post, I am thinking my AF is on its way as well. My cramps feel different then the ones I had been having last week and I bet I am going to start soon also. It is sort of a relief as this month was the 1st month I really thought I could be. I also think I realized today that my metal mouth could be from chewable multi vitamins I just started taking. DUH. Ericka, keep us updated, its not over till the AF sings!

Ericka and CC, I won't have this negative thoughts. Ericka it sounds like you are not having the normal period like symptoms if you spot then stop and then start a day or so later. You still could be pregnant. I have friend who was told she could not have children, who had irregular AFs. She did not find out she was pregnant till 20 weeks. Can you believe that? It is the honest to God's truth. CC, remember me telling you with my oldest son I cramped so bad I could hardly get out of bed and my AF never came. I am on day 31 and the suspense is killing me, but I am trying to keep busy. The next three days are going to be very hard, but I am not testing before Friday. I just refuse. I am feeling tired, lots of creamy CM, tender breasts and do not have an appetite at all. I would love to be pregnant just like the both of you. I know it is easier on me because already have two. Just keep thinking good baby thoughts and we will all be 9 months pregnant and miserable! Baby dust!

Oh well..just started spotting today as well. Its light and I dont usually start this way but have to think this is AF as today is cd 29. I'll hold out hope for you Cendy..Maybe because you started the thread, this is your lucky month! The creamy cm is a great sign by reading lots of other posts on this board, something overall I never had. I still have the metal taste in my mouth, even all day today (and I didnt take the vitamins today on purpose) so I am really thinking maybe one of my fillings has gone haywire. Keep us upated Cendy, I will live vicariously through you for now!

Cendy, thanks for your positive thoughts, but this is not going to be my month. I'm spotting a little more today so af should be full on tomorrow. All the headaches, nausea, and dizzyness are now completley gone. My temps are still up, but that should change tomorrow. Cendy, I agree with CC that your signs sound very promising. I can't wait till Friday when you tell us about your BFP. CC, if you do not usually spot and you are now maybe it is IB. Have you taken any other tests? If it is af, then we can focus on next month instead of being depressed about this month.

CC and Ericka, you never know, you a both still could be pregnant and it be too early to tell. I am on day 32 now and started my AF on day 33 last month, so hopefully on Friday I will have a BDP. I am not getting my hopes up though. My boobs and CM are still the same. I have noticed though that my urine is really yellow. Even when I clean myself the tissue is a little yellow. I know when you are pregnant your urine is very dark and yellow so maybe that is a good sign. I am under a lot of stress this month with school, home, work and helping with this wedding on Saturday. I guess they have helped me keep my mind off it. I have even tried not to talk about babies on purpose to my friends or family because I thought it would jinx me or something. Usually I talking to them about my 2ww, but this month i have been pretty hush hush about it. More than likely I will get my AF too. Whether or not, I would like to keep in touch with you both on this thread or another. My email address is [email protected] if you would like to email me. Baby dust to all!

Hi girls. I am feeling down and defeated a little, but need to stay positive. The spotting stopped yesterday but when I woke up this morning it was AF and confirmed. Oh well..I will start 100mg of Clomid on Friday (days 3-7) and hopefully next month I will be lucky. Cendy, you situation sounds promising still. I agree with Ericka, bet you get a BFP!
Off topic, can I ask you about your Clomid ? Did you have many side effects from the 50mg's or the 100mg's this month? How was your Dr. monitoring you while on it ? I have to go in for a follicle study on cd 14, did you have to do something like that and what can I expect from that ? Maybe your 100 mg's this month was what you needed?! Keep us posted on your testing for Friday. I would like to keep the thread going until we see BFP for all of us...

CC, I am so sorry to hear about your AF coming. Next month may be your luck with the Clomid. When I first started taking it, I was very emotional. I mean I would cry at just about anything a little sad. I have to warn you that it is a emotional rollercoaster throughout your cycle. I had hot flashes and then I would be cold all the sudden. You have to swallow the pills really quick. Don't let them sit on your tongue cause they taste so bad. I do not go for the folicular testing, but I do when i can get it done, a 21 cd progesterone blood test to see if my levels are good and that I have Oed. Also, you should know that the O pains can be excuciating. I know exactly that I am Oing because of the pain, and I force myself to BD. Now that I have been on Clomid for 5 cycles, I think I am getting more used to it and my side affects are not as bad. I am suprised your doc it starting you out with 100mg. I would think it would have been 50mg. I took mine on days 5-9 and I wonder with yours on 3-7 if your cycle with lengthen or shorten. I have read you have better chances of getting pregnant with 3-7, so next month will have to be your month and maybe even mine if I start in the next few days. Oh, one thing I forgot to tell both of you is that I have been burping all day. It is so weird. I never do that. Anyway, I hope I answered all you questions CC about Clomid. Ericka how are you today? Keep on threading. Baby dust out!

CC, sorry to hear about AF. You will probably get lucky next month because of the clomid. AF has not officially began for me but I am spotting heavily. What is weird is that my temps are still high. This morning they went down a little, but not under my coverline. I sometimes take my temps in the afternoon eventhough i know i'm not suppose to but I can notice a difference in my afternoon temps when af begins. They are higher right now than they ever have been. Today I am 12 dpo and af should show up strong tomorrow. Since next month will be my last month of ttc naturally I wanted to know what tests the doctors ran on you guys before putting you on clomid. Has anybody had a HSG?. Well Cendy, 2 more days before the BFP. Good luck.

Hi Ericka and CC. It is day 33 and no AF in sight. I am trying not to get excited, but I can't help it, I am. There I have said it, I am very excited. I hope my AF does not come and I can test in the morning. I am going to shop for tests after I get off of work today. Ericka your symptoms sound like you are having IB. Remember some ladies have a period and don't even know they are pregnant. With your temps staying high I think there is a chance you are early pregnant. I would get a blood test done just to make sure. I had my normal OB physical and told my gyne that I had been trying to have a baby on my own for 6 months, with no luck. I asked her if she could give me something to help me conceive and she put me on Clomid with no questions asked. I have talked to my dr. about the HSG and if I am not pregnant this month I will have one the week after my AF starts. I am hoping I do not have to do that though. I have heard it can be painful. I have heard that high Prolactin levels can make it difficult to conceive so I think I will have them test that also. Hey do either of you have instant messenger's like AOL, Yahoo or MSN? If you do, add me to your buddy list I use cendyhill for them all. CC, how is it going today? Gotta go. Talk to you later today or in the morning. Cross your fingers and toes for me! Baby dust!

After catching up on the posts, I must say I am very excited for you both! Ericka, I think you still could be in this. Maybe your spotting really was IB!? Having high temps at this stage of you cycle shouldnt be happening right? When you say spotting heavily, is this something you would normally do before AF? Please let us know, I am keeping my fingers crossed for you..I had a HSG (last month) which is why I thought this month I had better chances. Some say your fertility increases a few months after the procedure since your tubes are "slicked and cleaned out"..It was uncomfortable, but overall not bad. My husband also gave a sperm sample, those are the 1st two things they should rule out during the testing process from what I can tell.I can give you more info, but something tells me you wont need it! Wouldnt that be great if you could avoid all that! (I was hoping I would be able to avoid not only that but the Clomid and anything that has to follow : ( Cendy, things are looking good and I think that the bump in the Clomid dose was the push you needed!! You should be excited! Your post made me laugh! I think you both should test tomorow! Uh oh, I may be left on this thread alone to start the next month..That will be ok, I would be so happy for you both..Thanks for the info about the Clomid. I have already warned my poor husband and I will try not to be a freak while on it. First dose will be tomorow. I am anxious, excited, nervous, but hopeful. My Dr. is aggresive, which I am thankful for, so honestly, as long as I dont get cysts on my ovaries from the dosage of the Clomid, I am glad she just started me @ 100mg's. Did you take your pills at night ? I have heard its a way to reduce some of the side effects since you sleep through the 1st several hours after taking it. I dont have instant messenger, although it would be fun since I am my home computer all day long for work. I am antsy for tomorrow for you Cendy as I know you will be testing. I hope you both test, and see a BFP! I want to look on here tomorrow and see that you both got one!