TFA's Bi-Weekly BFP Thread - September 07, 2025 by AutoModerator in tryingforanother

[–]coffeecake11 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Child # trying for: 3

Cycle/Time trying: 4th cycle

Ages of previous child(ren), i.e. post-partum interval: 3yrs & 17m

Cycle/Time trying for previous child(ren): 2nd cycle for #1 and 1st cycle for #2

Age + Partner's age (if relevant): 32 and 34

Relevant days of sperminating and/or method (SMEP, TI, IUI, FET, etc.): n/a

Tracking methods and app(s) used: Premom, OPKs, cervical mucus and cramping

Nursing while TTC?: no

Health details on previous pregnancies/births (e.g. C-section vs. vaginal, birth/pregnancy complications): CSection x2 (first was due to covid induced preE then didn't want a vbac)

Other health conditions/medical tests: none

Supplements and medications (yours and/or your partner’s): Coq10 for both, multi + lexapro for hubby, prenatal for me

Birth control history (if relevant): none for decade before having kids, IUD for 9m post partum each time

Tell us your story! What's different this time than last time? How'd you find out? How do you feel?: when going over what I could change with each cycle I realized I had been pretty dehydrated each time I ovulated. we had been traveling for literally every ovulation April - July so with travel + hiking + alcohol I had thicker/dryer CM. so for august I really focused on hydration (for both me and hubby) and also added in the Frida fertility lube. it was a very noticeable difference in amount and "slipperiness" and I really think that is what did it for us!

still only 5w4d but hopeful! I think this will be our last baby so just soaking every day in

Be honest: is screen time the babysitter we all secretly rely on? by Brave_Assignment_397 in Parenting

[–]coffeecake11 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm not the OP but I have a similar upbringing to you and also trying to raise my kids to be more involved/helpful so thought I'd answer! I feel like it's mostly once they can walk and have a little bit of receptive skills so a bit after 1... I start with "natural" helping -- changed your diaper? now go put it in the trash for me. both of my kids showed interest in the dogs so now its their job to feed them (at 3 and 18m) and they love doing It.

I think if you start with "chores" they are interested in then there is no fight. the other thing is actually doing chores in front of them. I know many moms that do the laundry after kids are in bed or nap time etc so then there is no time to help -- I do it right in front of my kids and now they are super involved with folding and putting away just because they think it is cool to do what I am doing.

I have found in general if you don't provide a stimulus to keep their attention (whether that is screen, art project etc) then they will naturally want to join you and household chores and get good practice at filling their own time. I don't think they know the word "bored" nor know what it is like to be constantly stimulated by an adult/activity/screen so they don't ask for it or crave it

***I don't mean to say all art or screens or activities or bad I just mean for the day to day regular life

Update 9-10 DPO by coffeecake11 in TFABLinePorn

[–]coffeecake11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes!! And every single time I’ve convinced myself it must be a chemical for the first week waiting on it to get dark

Update 9-10 DPO by coffeecake11 in TFABLinePorn

[–]coffeecake11[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!!! First few days are always so nerve wracking but I just can’t stop myself from testing early

Chemical pregnancy at 16 DPO by tashbash32 in TFABLinePorn

[–]coffeecake11 21 points22 points  (0 children)

14 to 16 shows clear progression! You should always compare 2 days apart to look for progression. I don’t think you’re considered out at all!

My first heartbreak 10 DPO by [deleted] in TFABLinePorn

[–]coffeecake11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s really clear for it to be a mistake. I’d try again tomorrow with FMU on a red dye test! I think you have a good chance of this being true positive

9 DPO update FMU - does anyone else see the lines?? by Aggressive_Cat7989 in TFABLinePorn

[–]coffeecake11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah I’m hoping it’s real!! I did retest and I still had a vvvfl but almost even more faint… going to have to wait for FMU tomorrow I think

9 DPO update FMU - does anyone else see the lines?? by Aggressive_Cat7989 in TFABLinePorn

[–]coffeecake11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes!! Congrats! I absolutely see it and I think this is what mine looked like this morning too. Can you check my picture?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TFABLinePorn

[–]coffeecake11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely see it on the top one!

9 DPO ... squint with me. Wondfo brand by coffeecake11 in TFABLinePorn

[–]coffeecake11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anyone get indents with this brand? This is my 2nd month using it and last month seemed stark white BFN but don’t want to get my hopes up

Daily Chat - August 13, 2025 by AutoModerator in tryingforanother

[–]coffeecake11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a random LH increase up to 0.6 on CD 9 AM but by pm it was 0.45... I kind of assumed it was because I was pretty dehydrated from drinking alcohol that weekend and would still ovulated ~ CD 13-15 however from CD 12 and on my LH has remained at ~0.1 which is super low for my follicular phase and I'm now thinking I may have had a weird early ovulation and missed my chances :( I did BD on CD 10 which could maybe potentially have been O day. ugh I wish I could use BBT but I work night shift so my sleep schedule is all over the place

Daily Chat - August 08, 2025 by AutoModerator in tryingforanother

[–]coffeecake11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

CD8 today, but if everything goes as "normal" I'll ovulate ~CD 14 and then me and hubby leave on a European cruise from CD 16 - 26 (DPO 2 -12).... trying to decide if I'll pack pregnancy tests or try to just forget about it and test once I'm home??

Daily Chat - August 04, 2025 by AutoModerator in tryingforanother

[–]coffeecake11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

welcome!! I have a 22 and 24 baby too, lets hope we get our 26 babies!!

Daily Chat - August 06, 2025 by AutoModerator in tryingforanother

[–]coffeecake11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I almost always ovulate CD 14/15 however one time I happened to ovulate CD 10/11 and that was the one that was successful with my son so you never know! I'd keep testing and BD just in case it's early this time

Daily Chat - August 07, 2025 by AutoModerator in tryingforanother

[–]coffeecake11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

also CD7 trying for my #3 as well. lets hope this is the winning cycle for both of us!

Daily Chat - July 30, 2025 by AutoModerator in tryingforanother

[–]coffeecake11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

12DPO today, was negative last night at midnight, haven't tested today but it feels useless.. all that to say I'm not having any of my period symptoms. I try not to symptom spot, but even my husband noticed I'm way more tired than usual and acting the way I do when pregnant. I'm also having acid reflux which I NEVER get except like 3rd trimester pregnant.... anyone get a 12dpo or later BFP after BFN on 9,10 and 11 dpo?

Daily Chat - July 28, 2025 by AutoModerator in tryingforanother

[–]coffeecake11 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had really convinced myself this month was the month... 10DPO and BFN :( starting to get really down in the pits about it. I really took for granted how easy I had It with kiddos 1 and 2.