Wednesday, January 9
I have been reading the comments on this website for months now, so I figured it would be more helpful if I participated and became a VIP. My husband and I have 2 girls together, plus he has a daughter from his 1st marriage, so we are hoping to conceive the BOY!! Needed help with first and then got pregnant 3 months after delivering with her sister. Started TTC the boy since July 2007 after getting off Mirena and nothing yet, but praying for a miracle any month now. If I need help again, I guess I'll have no choice, but going to try on our own for the year. Good luck to us all TTC!! :)

Friday, January 11
Well, today is Thursday, the 11th, and I was supposed to ovulate yesterday. We BD on the 8th and yesterday, so hopefully we `ll get the BFP we `re praying for. Now, it is just the 2 week wait, but praying that AF doesn `t drop by. Will let you know what happens. Baby dust to all TTC!!! :)

Tuesday, January 15
Well, I `m just waiting now...I hate this. I can `t think of anything else but this and keep looking for signs, but none that I can see. I had one cramp this morning, but nothing more. Still have about 8-9 days to test, so I guess I just wait. Update later.

Monday, January 21
Well, it is Monday, MLK Day, and still waiting until Thursday for AF to make her appearance. I don't feel any different which most likely means, I didn't conceive, but you never know. I've only been having heartburn, but always have it, so nothing new. I guess I have no choice but to wait for AF to show up and start over again. If she doesn't show up by Thursday night, I'll test Friday morning. Will let you all know what happens in the next few days: whether AF comes early or doesn't come and if BFN or BFP!! Update later this week...Tootles!

Wednesday, January 23
:( Well, AF arrived this morning, so I guess I'll start charting my temp for this month to see when I ovulate and then try the next month. This doesn't mean I won't try this month, but I wasn't ovulating before I had my first baby, so maybe after the Mirena, I'm not again. Good luck to all my fellow TTC'ers and let you know what happens this month. Due for a pap, so I'll see what OBG says. Maybe I'll need Clomid/Phen shots again. Tootles! :)

Thursday, January 24
Well, I was feeling bad...nausea and heartburn and a stomach pain, so I went to the doctor's. Since AF arrived, I knew I wasn't pregnant. Well, I have H. Pylori...a stomach infection and have to take antibiotics for 2 weeks! I threw up the first dose...so hoping the second one goes better, which will be in about an hour. Have to take 4 times a day, ugh! The antibiotics are so brutal, they said I couldn't take if I was PG, so I'm glad I'm not, kinda...wouldn't want to hurt baby. Luckily, I should be done by the time ovulation comes around, so we'll see. Started to take temps in morning though, so I figure I will BD when I think I should and then check if temp did increase when I am to O. Well, good luck to all TTC'ers and those due soon. Tootles for now. :)

Wednesday, January 30
OK all, went to the OBG today, but it is about 2 hours away, so I couldn`t post until now. She told me that I need a mammo due to a large bump she felt and for this month to chart basal temp to see if I am ovulating. Depending on this, we `ll see what we do next month, so I need to go get a mammo, an U/S (right ovary had a bump as well), and blood work now. Great! My aunt just had a biopsy done too, so I hope I don `t get that far. Hubby not worried, he says I `m too young, but I tell him that cancer runs in my family (although not breast) but always a first, but we `ll see...still too early to tell. Well, I `ll catch you up once I find out when I have these done and what results from them. Cross figures that all OK to continue TTC! Tootles. :)

Friday, February 2
Hi all, just to say to all have a great weekend. I have my blood work, urine culture, and ultra sound on Monday. Hoping I don't have another ovarian cyst (had one in Sept 2006), b/c OBG said they would have to remove it if I did, which kinda affects me TTC. But, we'll see. Don't have mammo until April 2, so that is kinda far so not going to worry about it. Hope to BD this weekend and all next week, since I should be O'ing on the 5th, and then we'll see. Going to try to not worry if no conceive, but hoping. :) Still taking temps, but I forgot this morning...hope it doesn't affect my charting. Well, enjoy weekend, and to all football fans...enjoy the Super Bowl, and see you all Monday (after I get home from lab/tests)! BABY DUST TO ALL TTC'ers & CONGRATS TO ALL WHO SUCCEEDED THIS PAST MONTH AND ON TO THIS MONTH!

Tuesday, February 5
Hi everyone. Well, went to get blood/urine tests yesterday and then for my ultrasound. It was the weirdest thing though...they couldn't find my right ovary!? Anyone ever heard of that? The tech couldn't see it, and even had 2nd tech come in and she had no luck either. Wondering what that means...any ideas? Besides this though, the rest of the evening went in a total opposite direction. My husband has been looking for his birth mom for years now and yesterday, we found a sister! It was scary, exciting, and all other emotions you can imagine and the great news is that even though his dad told him his mom had passed on, she isn't and is very much alive in California! We are praying that things continue to be positive and that he finally meets her. Don't know how she feels though, since sister didn't talk about her much...but it was their first meeting. Can't wait to see what happens...now if I could give him a baby boy, he's be in cloud 9 forever! Let you all know what OBG tells me...tech said it would be by tomorrow (Wednesday), so I'll see what happens. Not sure about blood/urine work though...forgot to ask. BABY DUST ALL TTC and talk soon. :)

Wednesday, February 6
Just a quick note to say that I have puppies...well, my dog does. :) Can `t tell exactly what yet, since she is under the garage (don `t know why she didn `t want her house, but maybe cause of the cold lately). I `m so excited! Let you know how many and how many of each gender. Maybe she `ll give me some Baby Dust...LOL. BABY DUST TO ALL!

Friday, February 8
Hi gals. Going out of town tomorrow morning (to Ruidoso, NM), which will give me less time to worry about the 2WW. Hopefully, get results from OBG on Monday and then just wait for the 19th to see if AF arrives or skips. Hoping she skips, but will let you all know if anything from labs/ultrasound. Have a great weekend!! BABY DUST TO THOSE NEEDING IT! Tootles. :)

Tuesday, February 12
Hi gals. OK...OBG called yesterday that labs and ultrasound were fine, so I have no idea what happened to the rt ovary. Anyways, according to fertilityfriend.com, I ovulated on the 7th of Feb, and I did BD that night, so I should have about a week of waiting time left (if AF due on 19th). My BB are sore and feel heavy, which is a new thing. They never do anything, even when AF is coming, so hoping this is a positive sigh. I was cramping yesterday & a little this morning, so we'll see. Trying not to get excited, but really wondering if this could be the month! Ovulation calendar here said I O's on the 6th, and I could test the 18th, but I think I'll wait to see if AF comes and if not, test that afternoon. :) I'm really hoping this is it b/c if not, have to let OBG know and then might have to start clomid again. We'll see. Fingers crossed. BABY DUST TO MY FELLOW TTC'ers.

Friday, February 15
Hi ladies. Thought I'd update since end of the week. My BB are still a little sore, but not like they were and my cramps have stopped, so I'm starting to think it could be AF announcing her arrival. Really thought it was my month, but know I am unsure of it. I have been having loose BM's (TMI), followed with constipation, so no idea what is going on. Have 4 days before AF. but thinking I might test Sunday morning, or tomorrow. It is so hard not to test every hour, but when I had the tests, I would every day...lol. So, I decided to purchase 3 packs and then I have to force myself not to use them. Let you all know if I do test and results. I'm kinda torn though...I have to go get retested for the H. Pylori again on the 21st, and if I still have it, I need to go back on the antibiotics, which if PG, can't do, but I really want to be PG. Guess I have to leave it in God's hands this month and see what comes around. Have a great weekend everyone!! BABY DUST TO ALL! Tootles. :)

Monday, February 18
Just a quick note to say that I had a great and busy weekend, and hope everyone's weekend was just as great. The not so good news is that my temp dropped a lot this morning, meaning that AF should make her arrival after all sometime tomorrow. :( I guess it means I have to see OBG and see what they want me to do next month, and if I still have my H. Pylori, I can take my antibiotics for the 2 wks. Well, hope everyone else who is waiting has better luck than I did. On a brighter note though, my dog had 5 males and 2 females, so I have 7 puppies to care for. Should be opening eyes today or soon. :) BABY DUST TO ALL!

Tuesday, February 19
Quick update. Didn't start today as of yet, but fertility friend and other BBT site told me that I just ovulated on the 11th, on CD20! It is showing only 8 DPO, so I guess I have to wait to see if AF comes within the next 6 days?! Really confused now so any advise would be great. I had taken a test on Sunday, which came back Neg, but was only 5 DPO according to BBT, so how long before I can test again if no AF? Thanks ladies. Congrats to all who did get BFP this month and Baby Dust to those of us still in the wait.

Friday, February 22
Well, need to go to the city...lol, so going to quickly update. Still no AF, but I started to cramp majorly this morning, so I am thinking that AF is coming after all. Still hoping she doesn `t, but starting to look like she is. :( Will let you know tomorrow if she did show up (is 30 day cycle if 2day)but if not, will maybe do test tomorrow, unless if I can wait until Mon. Don `t want to use test if AF is coming, but should know for sure by Monday! Have great weekend girls! :)

Saturday, February 23
Well, my temp dropped majorly this morning, but I decided to test anyway. Of course, BFN!!!!!!!!! Darn it. Don't know what this means for this month as to when I O: will it be the normal cycle or again on CD20. I guess the positive (if any) is that my luteul phase is 12 days, basing this if I start tomorrow. We were really sure it was this month since never go pass 30 days, but I guess there is a first for everything. Really considering taking a break from TTC and going with the flow, but that is what I said last month, so who knows. Have a dr appt Tuesday, so I guess we'll see then, plus still have that mammo to worry about, so maybe I should wait until after that is done to make sure all OK, then go back to TTC. UGHHH!! Why can't this be easy?! Hubby really wants a boy, I can tell, but not getting any younger. Well, glad to vent out. Enjoy the weekend ladies and see ya Monday! Tootles. BABY DUST TO FELLOW TTC'ers!! CONGRATS TO ALL BFP!!!

Sunday, February 24
Well, started today. Darn AF arrived, although still pretty light, I'm sure she'll get heavier. Here's to another month, but at least my luteul is fine at 12 days. Have a great week. BABY DUST TO ALL! :)

Wednesday, March 5
Well, I guess it is time for an update. Got a call that mammo rescheduled to March 20, so at least sooner so I can see what is going on. As for TTC this month, I was cramping and had EW CM since day before, so not sure if I already O'ed or what. Can't hurt to keep temping (which did increase a lot) but last month being 32 days rather than my regular 27 days messed me up, I think. Thinking of seeing how long this month is and going with it for next month. We'll see. Good luck to others O'ing this week and BABY DUST to all! Tootles!

Friday, March 7
Well, today is Friday! My sister called earlier that she will be induced on Monday, so I'll be going to Arizona tomorrow or Sunday, until Tues or Wed. I'm happy for her, but this is my O'ing time frame, UGHH!! Going try to put in a BD tonight and/or tomorrow if leave Sunday, and hope I do O on 9th like calendar says. If it happens, them meant to be; otherwise will have to wait until next month. Luckiy for my sister this is her first, so I have to go; otherwise, being O time, might consider not going until next week...lol. Well, will let you know how it went, but I know that Amelia (baby girl) will be here Monday, with God's will. BABY DUST to all TTC and have a great weekend!!! :)

Saturday, March 8
Hi ladies. Well, will be leaving to my sister's tonight but I needed to update quickly. According to my Fertility Friend site, I might have O'd between CD5-CD11!! Is that possible or is it because not all temps are in for the time? I did BD on 2 of those days, so we'll see. I also started having major cramping on the right side, which I thought could be ovulation pain meaning I ovulate tomorrow (or tonight), but now I don't know. BD last night, so hope it's good since won't be back into town until Tuesday, after fertile period. Can't BD away since staying in hotel room with my mom...lol, and doubt she wants to see that! Well, hope everyone's weekend is going great and if I can get to comp, will see then, but if not, until Tuesday! BABY DUST...... :)

Wednesday, March 12
Hi ladies! Back from my sister's and the baby is gorgeous. Her name is Amelia Giada and arrived March 10, 2008 at 9:36am, weighing 7 lbs 11 oz at 20 inches tall. My sister was having a time with the feedings (BB), but I think she finally got it. I did mange to BD on Fri and Sun, which was supposed to be when I O'ed, so we'll see how the 2WW goes (quick I hope). Meanwhile, here is the newest addition to the family. BABY DUST TO ALL! :)

Friday, March 21
Well, today is Friday! Been a pretty long week, but fast one. I've been selling the pups and will deliver the last ones tomorrow. Went quickly...2 days! Sister called and all is great, but they are starting to get sad since BIL leaves back to Iraq on Easter for a year. He'll be missing baby's 1st year...at least physically. I should be getting AF tomorrow or Sunday, so I guess I'll wait and see what happens. My temp had dropped, but was back up again this morning, so I'll see tomorrow. If luteal is 12 days and O'ed CD16, then AF set for Easter. Hoping she skips, but been getting cramps on and off, so nothing to do but wait. Congrats to all BFP and Baby Dust to TTC'ers! Have a great weekend and will update if AF visits or not (fingers crossed).

Monday, March 24
Just a quick note to say that I did get AF yesterday afternoon, and since my O'ing days were so different from each other last 2 months, I am going to take a break this month from TTC. Hopefully, my O'ing day will get back to regular and we can try next month. Since my mammo was again rescheduled to April 8, will worry about that and see what OBG says. Even though not TTC this month, will still be online to continue following and supporting some of you. Depending on this cycle, might have to start the Clomid next month, but we'll see. Update you when I see OBG after mammo. BABY DUST TO ALL!

Monday, March 31
What a week! I haven't had a chance to get on here and when I tried, it wouldn't go through. I see the new things are coming or changing, so that was it. My youngest got bronchitis and has had me caring for her all week, and now my eldest seems to have it, but she gets the vomits in addition to it all. I haven't been sleeping, much less BD'ing. :( WIth hubby working late hours and the illnesses, which is starting to attack me, it will be hard TTC, so thinking I will keep temping to see when I ovulate and use that for next month. Hope it stays 28 day cycle, and maybe O will show around CD14-16. Baby Dust to all TTC'ers and Congrats to all BFP and new mommies! Will try and get online, but with girls sick (and maybe me)..hard to do. Will update Sat or Mon if BD was possible or not. :)

Tuesday, April 8
I finally woke up this morning sick...sore throat and ear bothering me. I also started getting a pain on left side...don't know what it is...kinda jabby-like though, but not enough for meds. I don't know if I "O'ed" yet, since temps are off with the girls being sick and now me (waking up all night and not enough sleep). FF said I "O'ed" on CD10 and am 6DPO, but I might have "O'ed" yesterday, based on temps, but who knows. Managed to BD and thought I had a chance, but maybe I didn't "O" this month. Any advise would be very helpful. Well, thanks to one of you I was able to update my page. ~~BABY DUST~~ :)

Thursday, April 10
OK...still feeling sick. Started antibiotics yesterday for 5 days, so hoping won't mess up my TTC this month. Well, on that note, FF changed my "O" from CD10 to CD15, which is when I figured I should "O", and did some BD...now the 2WW, although for me it is actually now only 8 days since I'm at 4DPO already and luteal is 12. Finally getting my mammo tomorrow, which I hope is OK to do if I happen to be pg. Any info on that from anyone? Well, DH off this weekend, so I might not get on here that oftern, unless the weather gets better and he goes fishing...lol. Will be back online come Tuesday, if not this weekend...that will be great, having only 3 days to go then. Good luck to all and have a great weekend. ~~BABY DUST~~ :)

Tuesday, April 15
Hi ladies. I am finally feeling better and so are my girls. :) Well, temp dropped yesterday but went back up this morning. I was comparing last cycle's chart and noticed I also had a drop 8DPO then, so I am just going to have to wait until the day before AF is due to see temp then (since usually drops), but this is basing it on "O" taking place on CD15. If other day, then I just have to wait and see. My mammo seems to be OK...should hear from OBG today or tomorrow on results. Guess for now, I just wait for the OBG and for AF signs. I am cramping today, so kinda thinking it is another BFN month. If so, am taking a break for real this time. I say this every month and end up trying. So, this time, I am not going to temp and go with the flow. If nothing, will then go with OBG to see what to do. Come July, it will be a year, so want to see if we can get pg by then. Congrats to all who did get BFP this month and Baby Dust to those of us still in the wait.

Monday, April 28
Haven't updated in a while so here it is. Started AF on time on the 19th, so now am at CD9. Not really temping this time, except certain days to see where I am and seeing what happens. DH and I decided that this will be last month of trying... don't want it to be a year (first time was almost year and a half, with help). Will keep you all informed. BABY DUST TO ALL! :)

Thursday, May 1
Well, just seeing my temps these past couple days makes me wonder if I already "O'ed". Any ideas? Hoping it goes down tomorrow and that I "O" this weekend. Usually up CD10 and then down CD13 (today), but still up, so we'll see. Have been nauseas and vomiting lately, and haven't been in the mood to BD...can you believe that? LOL. I find that funny...anyways, just thought I'd voice my concern. Thanks girls. ~~BABY DUST~~ :)

Friday, May 9
Well, figured I'd update since end of the week. :) I believe I "O'ed" but not sure if CD15 or CD17. Either way though, might test Wed if temps OK and if not Sat if AF no show Friday. Have dr appt Friday though, so might find out then. Think AF might show though, since got my regular shoulder pain yesterday and usually get it a week before AF due. :( Have decided that this is my last chance. If BFN or AF shows, we'll be taking a break from TTC. Have to do many things at home (getting carport build, landscaping, garden, painting, etc...), and DH just got promotion yesterday that is going to change his work schedule to going in at 4am, meaning he has to be in bed by 6-7pm and with girl's not sleeping until 9-10pm, going to be hard to BD. :( This special detail is for a year, so might hold off until next year and go straight to dr for help. We'll see though, I tend to change my mind...lol. Well, have a great weekend and those who are mom's... HAVE A GREAT MOTHER'S DAY! For those who aren't yet, you will be soon. :) ~~BABY DUST~~

Sunday, May 18
Hi gals. Well, AF came Friday night. :( Dr appt went fine but told me not to temp or check CM/CP or count days or anything for this month...thinks it is stressing me out. Can you believe that...lol. So, this means I'll be on my own this month, but still TTC. That is a good thing...thought I'd be stopping. Since this month will be the year, if not pg, will most likely go back on Clomid for nexy cycle. Hoping without "stress" this will be my time, but fine with the Clomid too. So, here is to my fellow mates...BABY DUST...and congrats to BFP and Big congrats to those who have delivered! Will be popping in still to check on you all and update as I see dr. Going to try to not pay attention to my body, but might be hard to do since doing it for a while now. TTFN and KIT all. :)

Tuesday, June 3
Hi ladies...been a while since I have been online and updated. My Aunt had been very ill and passed away last Monday (25th May), and I went out of town for funeral. Unfortuneately for DH and I, it was "O" week, so weren't able to BD since at cousin's home for time. We did BD before we left and when we got back, but I'm sure it was too early and then too late, so will have to wait for AF and then try next month. The only thing I find strange though is my temp, which I took this morning to see where I was, and found it low for after "O". Normally at 97.6-97.9 after "O" and was at 97.4 this morning. Not sure if due to fans being on and it being cool or what. Might take tomorrow to see if maybe was me who read thermometer wrong (was early- 5:30am) or what. Know I "O'ed" because remember I had EWCM while away, but not sure what day. Well, just wanted to let you all know where I was (if you wondered) and to let you know I was back. Good luck to those in 2WW and congrats to any BFP's! ~~BABY DUST~~

Thursday, June 19
Well, I haven't updated in a while and wasn't planning to until "O" day, but of course, something has come up that will again interupt my fertile period. :( Wish this was easy like people say...getting pg. Anyways, I just found out I have a hernia that needs surgery. Unfortunately for me, it will be Monday (23) and will put me down for 2 wks, but maybe less. If so, then that means no BD until who knows when dr will allow us, so again missing "O" for the cycle. Guess it just iusn't meant to be yet. Does make me feel better knowing it isn't my fault this time, but doesn't mean I like that. So, here is to next month and maybe with a month of not worrying, next month will bring good news. Good luck to my fellow TTC'ers and Congrats to all BFP's, just in case I don't get back online in time. Will let you all know when I am back online. Take care and have a great weekend. BABY DUST TO ALL! :)

Sunday, July 6
Well, I `m just getting over my recovery period. Have been doing better, but still can't lift, bend, or stretch...much less BD...lol. Finally made it to the computer and wanted to catch you all up. Surgery went well and hoping to be back to normal in a week...right when AF should be arriving. Then, not sure if we will TTC or wait one more month, but will let you know. See ya all in a week or so. Take care and BABY DUST!! :)