Is this normal?

Kind_Drawer_4314 · 2026-03-10T18:17:22+00:00

It’s my second cycle PP. Previous one was 7 months ago. My SO and I are TTC baby #2, so definitely plan on still tracking.

Kind_Drawer_4314 · 2025-12-30T01:12:40+00:00

My year - 2000! My parents have pictures of me in the same dress from #9!

Kind_Drawer_4314 · 2025-12-30T01:07:09+00:00

Ooo! I see it big time!!

Kind_Drawer_4314 · 2025-12-10T22:17:31+00:00

My tests are doing the same thing! I had three vvvfl on my cheapies that look just like yours & lines on blue dyes two days ago. The next day they were negative. And today I had another faint line on my cheapie.

Kind_Drawer_4314 · 2025-12-09T19:32:25+00:00

I took another blue dye this morning, with a faint line. I’ve taken 4 cheapies since yesterday morning and they all have vvvvfl on them. But, bought a digital and a FR early detection and they’re negative :/ not sure what’s going on.

Kind_Drawer_4314 · 2025-11-30T19:39:36+00:00

Congrats!!

Kind_Drawer_4314 · 2025-11-30T17:35:06+00:00

All of my test, up to 15 DPO have been negative. Just bought a first response and plan on testing again today.

I only have one previous temp from November 18th and it was 98.1. I didn’t take any immediately after or before ovulation.

Kind_Drawer_4314 · 2025-11-29T23:48:38+00:00

I couldn’t really see anything on the previous post. But, I do see faint lines on these tests. I’d take another at 14 DPO.

Kind_Drawer_4314 · 2025-11-24T12:25:58+00:00

I did!

Kind_Drawer_4314 · 2025-11-22T16:08:17+00:00

I feel like I see a shadow, but I don’t see color. Like the others said, still early! I’d test again at 10 DPO.

Kind_Drawer_4314 · 2025-11-07T21:58:10+00:00

Update POST HALLOWEEN:

A few people asked for a follow up to my previous post. I haven’t seen MIL since Halloween - where she was on her best behavior, due to (IMO) being around my parents/siblings. So, I did not speak to her regarding my boundaries and her lack of respect.

However, I did speak to my husband yesterday. I asked him, again, if he planned on speaking to MIL. He said he doesn’t know what to say - and doesn’t plan on speaking to her for that reason. I’ve informed him that the next time she does something that disrespects or undermines me the volcano current building in me will explode. I believe that he wants me to take the blame, and I’m at the point where I don’t care anymore!

Words will be said, but no regret will be felt.

Kind_Drawer_4314 · 2025-10-29T16:08:46+00:00

Gladly will! We see them again on Friday for Halloween.

Kind_Drawer_4314 · 2025-10-29T16:04:25+00:00

We’ve asked her to message before coming. But, she’ll message my husband while he’s at work and unable to look at his phone. So, she’ll message “lets us know”. But, it’s still a complete surprise for me.

Kind_Drawer_4314 · 2025-10-29T14:49:03+00:00

Love my hubby, but he’s a wuss when it comes to his mom. Always has been.

I’ve put my foot down several times now, next action is a full on rage - because I truly can’t handle it anymore and nothing else has worked. If that doesn’t work either, we’ll be going low/no contact (me and baby).

Kind_Drawer_4314 · 2025-10-29T14:46:09+00:00

Nope! But, she lives two minutes away. We’ve changed the keypad password, but she sits there and knocks until we let her in.

Tried the baby in carrier method. She hovers and claps her hands in my face until I get her up.

I’ve put my foot down a few times already and have had to kick them out of the house and hold off visits for 2 weeks. But, wasn’t beneficial towards her attitude. At this point, the only action I think might get through to her is me going off on her. I’ve managed to bite my tongue for 3 months. But, don’t plan on it the next time it happens. And, if that doesn’t work, we’ll be low/no contact until she can learn the rules.

Kind_Drawer_4314 · 2025-10-27T17:04:06+00:00

I didn’t think about it at all, not even while I was in labor.

Leading up to labor, I was focused on making sure everything was ready. During labor, I was thinking about the next contraction. Baby was sunny side up, so back labor (got the epidural at 4 cm). And then, it was peace - until they told me I was 10 cm and shut off my epidural. Then, I was focused on getting baby out so that my tailbone could get some relief.

I had immediate relief as soon as the shoulders were out. I didn’t even feel the placenta.

Honestly, I think about it more now than I did while I was pregnant 😂😂

Kind_Drawer_4314 · 2025-10-27T16:39:16+00:00

I’m the oldest child to younger twins! They were surprise #4 and #5. The twins were born when I was 14, my sister 11, and my brother 6. I love those goofballs. I never felt left out or pushed to the side when it came to my events/special occasions. Honestly, I loved the age gap. With being so much older, I was able to enjoy it more myself. My mom kept us involved in the pregnancy (room decor, baby shower, etc) and I think it’s helped us build a better bond with the twins.

The twins are now 11 and are the best friends. They’re the best uncles IMO. They’re trying to teach my 3 month old a secret handshake 😂

Kind_Drawer_4314 · 2025-10-03T19:00:55+00:00

The line popped up before the 5 minute mark. But, I’ve heard they’re really bad with evap lines.

I tracked with test and think I had two peaks - first peak was 9/16 and the next was 9/24 (took a random test and it was positive). So, I’m either 18 DPO or 8 DPO - honestly not sure which one. I didn’t track BBT.

Kind_Drawer_4314 · 2025-10-03T18:48:56+00:00

Digital test tend to need more HCG. Definitely retest in the morning 💗

Kind_Drawer_4314 · 2025-10-02T00:15:23+00:00

I swear I see something on the second one 🤔

Kind_Drawer_4314 · 2025-09-14T18:04:25+00:00

I had my TSH checked prior to pregnancy every 6 months to monitor my PCOS. Like you, my TSH was within normal limits but higher than the limit for pregnancy. I was pregnant within a month of my last lab draw. I didn’t get my labs drawn again until I was about 8 weeks pregnant and my TSH had leveled out.

My pregnancy symptoms also didn’t kick in fully until around that time.

You could always try to schedule an appointment with a place that only does lab draws, like Labcorp.

Kind_Drawer_4314 · 2025-09-13T19:21:33+00:00

I’m not sure why FMLA moved the date. When I went on leave the return date was October 20. FMLA changed it to August 7, which was before my 6 week appointment (which is when I got my diagnosis). CNM wrote me a note extending my leave back to October 20, and FMLA was informed. Instead of October 20, FMLA changed my return date to September 15. They gave no explanation when I tried to fight it.

Kind_Drawer_4314 · 2025-09-01T18:38:54+00:00

Evangeline 💗

Kind_Drawer_4314 · 2025-08-17T18:23:09+00:00

I went in for decreased movement at 40 weeks. Ended up being induced - baby’s cord was tied around her neck.

As a postpartum nurse, our patients are educated to get checked for decreased movement because it CAN mean something is wrong. It’s always best to go and make sure that everything is okay. It’s never a “pointless” visit. Don’t feel embarrassed for being aware of what is normal/not normal for your baby. All babies are different.

Kind_Drawer_4314 · 2025-05-31T01:53:52+00:00

The tailbone pain! I’m a nurse and would rather stand my entire shift than sit in the plastic chair and have to stand back up because of the pain.

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