[MountainMomma]

I know it sounds crazy, but getting hopeful about TTC scares me. After 2 1/2 years of this, I know that being hopeful leads to heartache. At least it has in the past.

I'm 8dpo today. My cervix has been high, firm, and closed since a day or two after O. My boobs have this weird, burning achey sensation, I have a dull ache in my lower abdomen....almost like I did too many crunches (which I most certainly haven't! lol).I usually don't eat until 10 am but at 4 am I was starving and making breakfast and I ended up eating again at 7! Now I am starving again! I am feeling very tempted to POAS so I though that if I took an OPK knowing there would only be one line that would help. Instead I am looking at a OPK that while negative, it has a clear second line. Oh, and my boobs itch like crazy! Especially my nipples. I know I am probably crazy but this is so much different than any other cycle, so I can't help but feel slightly hopeful.

And that scares me, because I am afraid of getting my hopes crushed. Ugh. I wish there was a way to just know for sure without waiting!

[boysmama]

I'm 100% with you in this. I totally understand. I'm also 7 or 8 dpo today. No symptoms other than sore bbs (normal at this time) I'm temping this cycle for the second time. My temp is high but I don't know my usual temps for 8 dpo. I'm also afraid to hope, especially after my recent miscarriage. I know that I'll be even more afraid if I do get a BFP.

Please don't let it get to you Stephanie. I'm thinking that I won't be pregnant for a few more months at least, and I'm fine with it. (Who am I kiding....I want to be pregnant now!)

Get busy with the elections and stay away from pee sticks, at least for 4 more days. We don't want to see evaps and maybe-there lines. We want to see BFP or move on to the next cycle.

Stay strong, and good luck. Looking forward to your BFP post!

[MountainMomma]

I'm making DH hide the pee sticks when he gets home so that I can't test because I know I will cave otherwise. Even two days ago I had myself convinced that this was going to take a few more months and thought I was okay with that. Now.....I don't know. I don't want to give up, but at the same time, I am so ready to be done with TTC!

[MarieJ]

((HUGS)) I hope this is your month for that sticky bean Stephanie!

[SavaAngel]

I hope this is it for you Stephanie!

[tay'smama]

I really hope this is it for you!! Sending lots of Baby dust!!!
I know what you mean though, last cycle was brutal. I am not temping or opking this month just trying to bd alot. I know it makes it less likely we will catch it but honestly I feel less stressed and I am thinking about doing another cycle of clomid even though after last cycle I said this was the last. I can't take another heart break like last cycle so this more relaxed approach works for us...for now anyway!

I really hope this is it for you!! Sending lots of Baby dust!!!
I know what you mean though, last cycle was brutal. I am not temping or opking this month just trying to bd alot. I know it makes it less likely we will catch it but honestly I feel less stressed and I am thinking about doing another cycle of clomid even though after last cycle I said this was the last. I can't take another heart break like last cycle so this more relaxed approach works for us...for now anyway!

[Bakin8th]

Good luck!!!!

I hope this is your cycle!