Well, I've been stalking the journals here for a week or so. So I figured it's only fair that you all should be able to read mine too. I have to say this forum is so good for information, and you all are so nice and super supprotive. I love logging on because with my very fertile sisters and friends, I don't have alot of people who wouldn't think I'm nuts. A preg. friend of mine was shopping with me the other night she asked what I needed to pick up and I told her I needed an OPK. We're looking at them in the aisle and she says "You only get 7 tests?!!" I said "Yeah, you've only got like 4 days or so that you really need to test. Your eggs only good and available for like 24-48hours." She says, "Really, I didn't know that!" See my prob. I really am beginning to depend on you guys for support and just wanted to say thanks for everything so far, and in advance.
This will be our first official cycle ttc#1. Official because we're actually using some natural methods now. We've been casually trying for about 4mths. It's been interesting so far. I didn't realize that I was so clueless about these things, and now realize I have so much more to learn.
Having mc'd nearly three years ago we were so devastated that we just didn't have the heart to ttc again, at least anytime soon. Spent a lot of time focusing on us. My life has changed drastically over the past 7mths. We took gaurdianship of my 3 nephews... That changed everything including my feelings about having children. I'd been fighting the baby lust for a few months and finally sat hubby down to chat. He actually was feeling the same and is 100% on board. Yipee!
I am holding very high hopes for this month. I don't know why, it seems kind of nieve of me. But I've just got a feeling. Of corse that could just be the eather talking... as I am so excited about the possibility of having a baby of our own!! Even still I'm hopeful.
I think I am ovulating today or tomorrow. I really want one of those fancy CBEFM!!! Then I'd know for sure what day it lands on. I think I'll splurge if I don't get a BFP in April. Even still, I was crampy today and got a +OPK yesterday evening and this morning. We've been BDing every day since the 27th, but missed last night as DH had a bit of performance anxiety ... I figured it was better to let him be than to force the issue. But don't think I didn't hit him up this morning!!
I guess all we can do at this point is do one more round of BDing... (Tomorrow!!! What kind of animal do you think I am? ) Then leave it in Gods hands. Any way, wish me luck!

superp, just wanted to give your journal some Glad you are finding the forum helpful, I have to say I'm addicted since I joined here! Looking forward to reading your (hopefully short) journal! Fingers crossed you are right and its going to be a good month for you

Hey just wanted to pop in and wish you luck on your journey and give you a little sprinkle of

Thank you girls for the dust and the well-wishes. I hope we all get a BFP soon!!!
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Good luck I hope you get your BFP xx

Thanks for your post in my journal hun, just wanted to drop by and say hi and welcome...you will not find a better bunch of girls for support anywhere else xxxxxx

Okay girlies! Yesterday was definately O day as I am not getting two lines on the opk anymore. So I feel good about our efforts this month and just going to keep fingers crossed that we'll be blessed with a sticky bean.
Talked to my mom this morning and she's telling me about how my cousin Jenn is having trouble concieving and that she found out that she has this genetic malformation thing called MTHFR. She's had 3 miscarriages since Christmas. Poor thing... Totaly bumbed for her. Has something to do with body chemicals etc. and can cause blood clott problems, nural(again sp?) tube defects even preaclampsia(sp?) So then mom tells me that my other cousin Beth has it too, that it is hereditary and I should consider getting tested... especially that I've miscarried in the past. Well isn't that frickin' brilliant!!!
I didn't tell mom that we're TTC because although she means well she always says things like relax and it'll happen ect. I would just rather tell her when I get a BFP.
Anyway, back to the point. This MTHFR (I have to make another name for it something like motherf&***r!! Was more like my thought) is one of those things that if you have two genes with this malformation you could have trouble keeping a pregnancy and have similar problems that my cousins have had. Then because more than 30% of white people carry it, if your partner carries it too you're basically be screwed.
SO... I'm trying not to dwell on it too much but WTF, she could have mentioned this stuff much ealier this month. Not that she'd have known but I'm thinking, just my luck.
I've already called my OBGYN to set up my annual, which I'm due for anyway. YUCK, I hate that appointment. I figure I'll mention this all to him during the appt.
Have any of you heard of this MTHFR gene stuff? Here's hoping I'm not part of that 30%.
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I dont really know much about that gene thing, sorry, but i wanted to drop by and wish loads and loads of luck and some babydust!!

You and you OH sound like such great people having taken on your sister's 3 (! ) children, and im sure you will get one of your own very soon! xxx

Good luck with your journey xxx

I'm over it now. Still concerned but beyond freaking out, I've gotta pull in the riens a little and slow down. One step at a time. right?
Thinking good baby thoughts.
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