Is that a clamp on my nipples?

Umm, no, it is just my bra.

Or a washcloth.

Or the wind.

I want to apologize to all of the women out there who have complained of incredibly sensitive/sore nipples. I never really, truly sympathized with you. Sure, I learned that my nipples do get a bit sensitive in the 2ww once we started trying, but I NEVER knew the extent to which one person's nipples can hurt.

They hurt even when they don't hurt, if that makes sense. In fact, I have never been so aware of them in my life.

Would I take this as a hopeful sign if I hadn't taken Clo.mid this month? Sure. But I am chalking this lovely experience up to that wonderous fertility drug.

I would be lying, of course, if it wasn't giving me just a *wee* bit of hope.

And I could certainly use some hope right now. I have left my job and am waiting around for a temporary assignment to come along while I wait for the fed HR to get off their duffs and make the official offer for my dream job. It's been approximately two months since Mr. Flowers submitted my name. But who's counting?

I interviewed for a great state position on Friday, which left me cautiously optimistic. Though I am surprised at how much I am enjoying this time not being chained to...umm I mean away from...an office, I know it can't last forever. I will quickly feel useless and my bank account will become useless. We can make it through the end of this month but no further.

So, tell it to me straight, you wise bloggers. Is there *any* chance that my sore nipples could be an indication that Mr. LIW and I were successful this month? Or did you also experience this as a side effect of Clo.mid?