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Dragonfly- my heart says keep TTC bc like you said don’t want to lose out. Bc this month can go either way.

@Beaut1ful38. I saw that too and that sucks as its a habit to go on here and to check how people are doing. I really hope that with this update there will be no more ads as it's getting to be ridiculous. On the side note, I am glad that you agree with me. Things can go either way.

@ Beaut1ful38 - I think if you really want this job then you should definitely take it! If it makes life better for you that can only help in the ttc process.

Dragonfly and FlamingoGirl- Thank you for your opinion on TTC and new job. Will continue the TTC process.

@beaut1ful38
I was in your shoes in November, it was my dream job for the time being and the pay was 20K more than what i was getting paid annually. i had started trying to conceive and i got my ovulation right after first interview and for the first time OPK showed positive ( it was second cycle trying and using opk , i never got positive on first cycle) , but i didn't Bd.
here in Australia we have 6 months probationary period where they can let you go without any explanation after 6 months but if they keep you employed they have to go through a lot to be able to fire you or let you go ( 3 written warnings and stuff ). i thought if i get pregnant 3 months in , they won't notice till my probationary period finishes , then i can let them know.
But i think you need to consider your age, your goals in life , your career development , your financial situation , and if there is more room to grow in your new job and diffidently the culture of the company, are they family oriented? are they so big that you're just a number ? do they have HR ( believe me they can fight for every right you have ) .

Well i ended up withdrawing from my application after my second interview, because my husband's company ( which is a family business ) offered me a position paying 15 K more than my previous job ( just saying so you can understand my reasons) and they told my husband we know it's time for you to have kids and we understand that, we don't want this position to keep Penny from getting pregnant . considering this conversation i took this job and we started TTC from the month after , and i regret not trying that month . but if they wouldn't have mention this to my husband i would change my job and wait for another 3 months.

@beautiful i would say leave it up to God and your heart will follow. i personally haven't been in your shoes. this is a tough one for sure.

@dragonfly this sucks if CTP website and/or forum will be down for two days! i enjoy coming on here and checking on ya'll.

Afm i believe i am due to O tomorrow or thursday perhaps. i am moody, breasts and areolas have increased and stayed this way, they are so tender, bloated, irritable, exhausted, some cramping, bought a pink onsie with cupcakes today and following @neomasie's advise! speak my pregnancy to existence

I think I'm finally going to O tomorrow!!!

If I had my regular 31 day cycle, I would have O'd on Sunday but all signs were not pointing that way. It seems my chemical still has my hormones out of whack enough to lengthen my cycle this month by 3 days. I took a Wondfo OPK this evening and it was definitely positive. From what I understand, that means I'll probably O tomorrow!! I'll feel better if DH and I can get in one more romp tonight but we "prepared" just in case O was on time. Hopefully that means there's some little girls still lingering in there

Can't wait til we can all start testing!! Eek!

to all!

Katyfootballmomma-ooh I bought my onesie as well when I brought it up! I actually got the advise from my pastor! Thanks I am praying and giving it to God! It will happen when he says.

Penny- the new job is family oriented. It’s everything I’m looking for. I am just confused as 9 months (if) I would need time off. That’s the part I feel like they may question. It one of those if I don’t keep trying and pick up again in 3 months will I be trying for another 7 months. Bc that is the cycle we are on now.

@Beaut1fu38 whats the reasoning behind taking EPO only up until Ovulation? I haven't heard that one.

I've heard of a lot of people taking baby aspirin, but never considered it. I think I'm going to pick some up.

AFM-2DPO lots of gas and bloating. Fatigued and still have runny CF.

Hi Ladies,
I have been reading up on everyone, but not posting lately.

Holly - how are you doing? I did femera for a couple of cycles (I ovulate on my own, but RE wanted to give us an extra change and my follicles were not super big before ovulation- 1.8 cm without femera pre -O, but 2.2cm with femera).

Ruby - how are things going? We are gonna try IUI in a couple of cycles and if they don't work we are moving on to IVF.

Beautiful - that is amazing news about your aunt and uncle! I hope this is your month too!

Dragonfly - when did you start taking Maca? How are you finding it? I worry about taking supplements now. I tried Vitex for a couple of months this summer and I am wondering if it was a good thing or not. My lining had not been as thick ever since (used to be 14 mm at ovulation and now it's around 9mm, but that might also be the femera). RE says anything about a 7-8 is good enough.

I can't remember who asked, but this is my status/update. I take a pre-nat, B12 (I am def), CoQ 10 (good for heart health and egg quality) and Vit D (canadian winter's don't allow for a tonne of it). I am on synthroid (prescribed by RE) and will try preseed again this month. Started using opk's yesterday (I am CD 11 today) and am expecting to get a positive tomm (ovulate on CD 13 - Thursday). I am 36, DH is 39 and I stopped bc 4 years ago and we have been actively ttcing for just over 2 years.

Good luck to all!