Sunday, 27 Jan

This month we are using an OPK for the first time. It has shown + for the past 3 days, so we have been trying. It `s been hard though since we are both very sick at the moment. The BD has been a chore. I am feverish, achy and can `t breathe, and he is all stuffed up, lost his voice, and is coughing and wheezing...I guess we are determined! This month it would be great if we succeeded because the baby would be born 10/19-10/21, and my 35th b-day is on the 22nd. Wishing baby dust to all ttc!!

Tuesday, 29 Jan

Well, we BD 2 of the 3 days of my +OPK. Keep your fingers crossed for us! I am consumed by this, and that part sucks...AF due on 2/10-11.

Thursday, 7 Feb.

AF already. 4 days early. I am completely totally sad. I did the OPK and this means my luteal phase is only 9 or 10 days. It is my understanding that if conception occurs it doesn't have time to implant and release enough hormone to make it stop my AF. I could be having AF and getting rid of it before it has time to "take"... I was certain that this was my month ladies. I was having serious symptoms. I wanted my birthday present! I would be due right before my birthday. I started spotting brown last night, and was soooo excited, because I figured it was implantation. I had the glow, and tears of joy. This month, I just "knew". It's not something I can even explain. I feel like a dumbass. This morning, it's still scant, but it's turning red. So, I know what that means. Does anyone else have a short luteal phase, and what can be done about it? I heard it was a progesterone problem...I keep crying, this really is hard. What can I do?

Monday, 18 Feb.

Well I have been charting on fertilityfriend.com. This was the 1st month that I have really done that. Waking up to my alarm every day to take my temp. at the same time, etc. Well, my opk was positive this morning, so I put all the info with my temp and CM into the chart, and it popped up with the O being tomorrow! I was excited because DH is supposed to be coming home from the fire dept. today, and is leaving again Tues-Thurs. WELL he called about 15 minutes later to tell me that he picked up another 24 hour shift because some A-hole called in sick. (shouldn't be so bitter huh?)...So, this month is blown. He was gone yesterday and Friday. Saturday, he was home but no BD. We have a friend staying with us, and we were running errands ALL day, then had company over for dinner, got to bed late, and both of us were pooped... SO...this month is shot out the window. There is zero chance. Wish he could fax me some sperm! I am upset, but I know he can't tell the paramedics that he can't work because his wife is ovulating! LOL. So, I am trying really hard to be logical about this...Hope to see some BFP's this month, even though I'm not. I guess on the up-side I won't be wasting money on HPT's this month, since there is ZERO chance! Good luck ladies, especially tryagain!

Sunday, 2 March

I have made it to 12 dpo with no signs of AF, so I guess maybe last month was an off month. I am hoping that she stays away until at least Tuesday. If she comes between the 4th and 6th, then DH will be home around my O. Keep your fingers crossed for me ladies!

Tuesday, 11 March

21 dpo..I had a + OPK on Feb 18th, and fertility friend put a dotted line for my O on the 19th. I stopped taking the OPK on that day because DH was going to be gone for the next 5 days or something. I knew that there was zero chance. Now I wish I would have kept going because what if the O happened later? I am a little freaked that it is taking so long. I am now on CD 34. Does anyone know if you can have a + OPK and actually not ovulate?

Wednesday, 19 March

AF!!! YAY AF!!! Back to charting...:)

Sunday, 6 April

Well, I haven't been on here in quite sometime. The lady we had staying with us turned out to be the houseguest from hell. We took her to a motel on Wednesday at 2 am and paid $500 for 15 days. Best $500 I have ever spent in my life. Word of advice to any of you---do not allow anyone to move into your home, unless you know them really well, and they have already established trust with you. I've learned people can appear to be normal but really have serious serious issues! Anyways, I have still been managing to chart. I O'ed on CD 10 and DH and I had BD 2x 2 days b4 and then 1x 1 day b4. So, that's a good thing. I am in the 2WW, but have an appointment tomorrow, Monday the 7th for my yearly exam and to ask about fertility issues. DH took the sperm test last week, and it came out negative. That means that there are less than 20 million. All it takes is one though right! I'm trying to be optimistic...My chart looks good. Wish I could post it here. It's on fertility friend. I am 11 dpo. Hoping to see a triphasic pattern soon!! Baby dust!

Wednesday, 9 April

Well, I had to cancel my appointment, because AF showed up full force on Monday the 7th. That puts this cycle at 20 days. Last cycle was 40! What the hell is going on? My chart looked great until the 7th...I knew Monday morning because it dropped so drastically. Apparently the luteal phase went from 26 to 10. I am so confused now about my body. Pain in the arse.

Friday, 25 April

3 DPO. 2ww...joy. I hate that part! LOL. If he has swimmers, we should have a decent chance this month. We shall see. (probably "see" the BFN...) But, I am trying to remain positive. My sister's best childhood friend has a toddler. She gave us LOTS of baby stuff. We have a stroller, bathtub, basinette, clothes (for both sexes, cause she also has one a little older), carseat, playstuff, etc...SO...I have it stacked in our bedroom and have to stare at it all the time. I'm starting to wonder if we will ever use it. It's like we have everything but the baby. She called and wants us to pick up MORE this weekend. Don't want to say no, but don't know if I should since it's not happening...running out of room for it all. I used to drink a pot of coffee each morning. I have learned that's bad. Well DUH! But, have cut it at least in half now. I don't drink soda at all. I have been taking vitamins too. Hubby is getting rid of his energy drink addiction too, just in case. Baby dust to all! :)

Sunday, 4 May

AF biatch....