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Tara - when I first used them I don't think I had them in right, and it hurt when I had a BM. Once I got the positioning right it didn't do it as much. I had more discomfort related to my bladder.

waitingonmymiracle... yes I just love how God works... ;)

kcordell... i can relate... my childhood was truly far from the "normal" or ideal... But God. And I am truly not a religous minded person anymore, I grew up baptist, but a few years ago As I grew closer to God I realized I didn't have to label myself to be in love with Him...

So now I am simply me... And I love God.. simple. ;)

lammy1988... glad it was able to encourage you...

LOL, I am actually an ordained elder & work in ministry full time as well as being a life coach. So I am immersed in ministry, spirituality, prayer, etc all day, every day... it is a huge part of my life. But I am also not the typical minister, pastor, leader, lol! I have learned that there is so much more to God than simply reading a scripture or quoting something someone else said. So i let Him lead me & I share when He tells me to...

It is a beautiful thing to be able to share God. ;)

I think I'm out this month... feels like Im Ovulating today... but I don't think we did enough this past week.

So hopefully next month or January will be it! Got my fingers crossed for everybody that is still in the window to get it done!

Mommy925... CONGRATS! Praying with you for a

@mommy925 congrats! I saw your test and it looks great!

Everyone, thanks for the tips on the softcups. I am glad I asked. Well I bought some softcups yesterday and plan to use them last night when we , but I chickened out! I didn't want to put it in for the first time with DH wondering...WTF (again...it means What's This For )? I used to wear the Nuva Ring and I heard the concept is similar. I'm just afraid of messing things up.

Now that I'm clear on the softcups...I have a new question. I've heard EWCM can be mistaken for semen. Do you ladies find this to be the case? I'm asking because I had some nice gooey EWCM a little while ago and was wondering if it was actually left over semen from last night. I'm on CD9 and should O in a few days, so who knows. It was more than I usually get, but I suspect it may be the Evening Primrose Oil or the Soy I took CD 4-8.

I decided to ask Professor Google and I got my answer on the JustMommies website:

Here are some ways to tell the difference between EWCM and semen:

EWCM is stretchy: EWCM is very elastic. If you put it between your fingers, it will stretch without breaking apart. Semen, on the other hand, does not stretch and will break apart if you put it between your fingers and try to stretch it.

EWCM is slippery and clear: While semen may feel slippery as well, it looks white and cloudy. Not clear, like EWCM. EWCM is more transparent and feels very slippery.

EWCM does not absorb easily: If you look at the toilet paper when you use the bathroom and notice mucous on the toilet paper, you can tell if it is actually mucous by waiting a few minutes. If it is semen it will quickly absorb into the toilet paper, whereas EWCM generally will sit on top of the toilet paper.

EWCM will form a ball in water: When you go to the bathroom, let the mucous drop into the toilet water. If it turns into a ball and sinks, it is most likely EWCM. If it dissolves into the water, it is most likely semen.

I think what I had was EWCM. It was very stretchy and did not absorb into the TP. Probably TMI, but I played with it with my index finger and thumb. For about 60 seconds it was a better toy than a slinky

I had to share, I watched What to expect when your expecting and it is a good movie. It shows the struggle of ttc as well as all other aspects of having a babies such as adopting.

@holly thanks for that useful info. I appreciate that.

AF is getting ready to be done! YES!!! Me and bf will definitely be tomorrow, i will make sure of it. Hopefully i can get him to cooperate with me the this coming up week and i might just be able to get a by next month..That's a big MAYBE, but a will definitely try my best. I kinda missed being on here talking with you guys.

I'm waiting for my horny goats weed and fertilaid for men so i can try it out. I'm surprisingly in a great mood tonight, it's my last night of work for the week and i have the next 2 days off. Hope everyone else is having at least a decent night if not a good one.

Good luck to everyone, if my doesn't happen next month, then maybe January, never know. But i'm determined to make it happen.

Lots and lots of

@mommy925 , i hope everything works out for you!!

@CutiePie- I totally agree. I was raised pentecostal (not the over the top type lol). But since I've drawn a lot closer to God, I've realized He's my Daddy (and not the finger pointer I felt He was when I was younger). I realized I didnt want a label. Pastor Dave says, "Being a christian means you're a follower of christ...plain and simple". But the labels of pentecostal, baptist, catholic, etc...none of those labels were in the bible...that's manmade. It's amazing when you learn it's not about a religion...it's about a RELATIONSHIP with our DADDY . Hoping you caught the egg!

@Lammy-You're dreaming about me!! That's okay I dream out you girls too! Funny you say that...I havent taken a hpt in week. But my bowels are moving really slow. I havent had a normal poo in a couple weeks . I'm taking metamucil too. Thought all the pie would give me the runs but it didnt. I've been having sharp tight uterine cramps too and can tell it isnt my intestines. It's been driving me batty but I'm trying to ignore it. Almost tested this morning .

@holly-ROFL! Dh would probably laugh at me trying to put it in post sex! I was watching the video on softcups today and dh walked in. I slammed my laptop shut and he got this excited look on his face... "Are you looking at Christmas presents for me!!!??" I'm like, "If you want to call it that." Let me know how the soy works. Kinda wish I didnt tell my dr about it so I could try it but I didnt want to take a chance at screwing myself up even more.

@enbutler-I'm curious about the horny goat weed. Dh definitely doesnt need it though. He's a crossfit/stronglift guy and his workout boost his testosterone something fierce. lol. But it would be interesting to see if it would heighten the passion. Sometimes I just want him to rip my clothes off but he's more shy. Yet today he was humping my face while I was writing a post!

@waiting ROFL. We used to all the time, but slowed down over the past few years. I'm just trying to boost his libido a little. It can be used for women too, but i don't need it . Once i try it out, i'll let you know how it goes.