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2Frsty - that's a good way to look at things! many people i've heard say you don't want 2 in diapers at the same time! yay to starting the clomid and getting things moving!

AFM, CD20, at 6/7 DPO. most things are my normal symptoms: sensitive nipples immediately after O, then sore bbs starting about 3/4 DPO and usually stays until just before AF. Last couple days bbs just killing me! so sore!! think the girls are actually bigger right now. had a temp drop this morning, i hope it goes back up tomorrow. some increased CM last couple days. and pretty much since O have occasional cramps or dull pressure in various spots down there. also was highly gassy a few days. Got bad news last night that my friend from grad school passed away in a car accident :( so now i'm pretty bummed out. but on a happier note i'm so happy for all the BFP's!! tomorrow is the blood draw for my progesterone check, please please be at least 14!!! normal is 3.3-25, my last results were 3.2 then 7.

Firsttime--> You know, I hardly ever get any symptoms until right before AF shows up. The only thing I suffer from is the pre-menstrual bitchyness! I never have sore boobs, I rarely cramp (until AF) and no increase in wetness. I didn't even have any symptoms of pregnancy with my son until a week after my ! I'm hoping to feel SOMETHING before that this time around! Hope I skip the morning sickness. I did with my son...hope that trend continues!

AFM: Had lunch with my BFF today...I just that woman! Works 2 jobs, has 5 of the most well behaved kids you'll ever see, and STILL has time for lunch with me!

2Frsty - i feel like my symptoms are dropping off, so dunno what to think. i do hear of a lot of people not really having any symptoms before their BFP. i also hope to skip the morning sickness too ;) glad you have such a great friend!!

CD22, 8/9 DPO. Still just tired, exhausted, and crazy busy work week, and the loss of my friend... not sure if any can be blamed on symptoms or not. Nipples still sensitive, which is longer than normal. bbs still tender, which is normal. not having much occasional cramping any more. some days gassy. temps still up. no more increased CM. feel like i have PMS food cravings (sugar and salt please!). not sure what to think this cycle... HPT was negative, not surprised, doesn't really bother me.

Firsttime--> How's the symptoms been the last few days? Are your temps still up? Are they supposed to stay up until right before your period? Or do they slowly drop day by day?

AFM: Took my last Clomid yesterday. Absolutely negative OPK today. Keeping my fingers crossed for this cycle. DH is going to the field for the whole month next month, so I'm hoping this cycle is it!

I am about to ovulate (tomorrow probably) and have been having really bad ovulation pains! I thought these would disappear when I stopped the clomid! They are not quite as bad as on clomid.

I am having trouble not trying. I know there is only an exceedingly slim possibility of getting pregnant without IVF/ICSI but after years of TTC I can't seem to switch it off! I even failed in not using OPKs.

Shelob--> It would be hilarious is you got pregnant as soon as you went off Clomid!!

Hello all! Well, DH went to the field today; he'll be gone for almost a week. My OPK is getting darker; I'm gonna be pissed if I ovulate and he's in the field! Maybe I can meet him in the woods somewhere with a blanket and some wine for a booty call!

Still having headaches. Was at the grocery store getting nursery water for DS and all of a sudden I got the worst pain in my ears! Like I had a terrible ear infection. Waited til I got DS fed, through the bath and off to bed, had my Mom keep an ear out for him, and went to the ER. Lemme just say one thing: I. HATE. THE. ER. Finally was seen, and I have a terrible sinus infection in the sinus behind my ears; hence, the ear pain, and the seemingly unrelated headaches. So 2.5 hours later I walk out with a Z-Pack, 800 mg Ibuprofen, and Norco. Hopefully I'll feel better by in the morning!!

How's everyone feeling? Any yet?!

Oh no 2Frsty! That sounds dreadful!!! My little sister had sinusitis many years ago and they discovered that because she was having terrible headaches. Hopefully you recover soon!

I hope you don't miss the boat with TTC this cycle. How frustrating for your husband to be gone right now!!

I too think it would be amazing if I got pregnant first cycle off clomid! I have to not get my hopes up as I know how slim our chances are, but we have made a fantastic attempt this cycle! Perfectly timed. And I was less stressed about it as I don't expect anything to come from it. I have other stresses at the moment that are taking up more than enough of my energies!

Well I don't remember if I told you I have an appointment (finally) to see the specialist again and officially get put on the IVF waiting list. That is two weeks from now. I am really looking forward to the appointment as the last one was great and I found out so much. This time I have lots more questions and it will really start the ball rolling! It is hard not knowing even a vague timeframe for when things will happen.

2Frsty - sorry DH has to go into the field :/. Hope you catch the egg! Sorry about the dang headaches!

Shelob - I would be so happy for you if it worked naturally! Glad the IVF stuff is moving!

AFM 13/14 DPO and just BFNs. I'm probably out this cycle. Boo

Shelob--> Sometimes to relax is all you need! Whether you get your naturally or with the IVF, I imagine not having that extra stressor will do your body and mind some good!

Firsttime--> Don't give up hope yet! You're not out of the running until shows her ugly head!

AFM: So I got a surprise this morning at 1:30...DH came home for the night from the field! His truck broke down, so he and his team had to come in and get it fixed today. He was in by 1:30, and by 2:00 we were ! Then my kid decided it was time to play, so instead of propping my hips and laying down for a bit afterwards, I was up feeding/rocking him back to sleep...which took until 3:30! Off DH went to work this morning, and came home around 3:00 to pack up to head back out...but not before I nailed him in the back room with a quick while Little Britches watched Winnie the Pooh in the living room! He'll be home Friday, so hopefully my OPKs will be good and positive that day!