Fit For Future Families - October 2011
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AFM- Last night was rough. I think maybe LO is teething? She hasn't gotten any new teeth in about 6 months but she was screaming bloody murder off and on until I decided to go get her out of bed around 11:30. We snuggled for a while and then she cried some more when I laid her back in her crib but only for a few minutes. She burped two really big gross burps right in my face while we were snuggling so maybe her tummy was bothering her. Sigh, things will get easier when she can tell me what's wrong. I hate not knowing. We had a fun morning at story time, she got to trick or treat around the library and everyone loved her parrot costume. As far as TTC- I used the OPKs last week, but not consecutively. Things were just to crazy. I never got a clear positive, but I for a couple days I got two faint lines, then a day later just the one. Is that normal? Tomorrow we're going to the next town over for groceries and I'm going to that library to get Taking Charge of your Fertility to give me a little more insight. Also a BBT thermometer. Hope everyone is having a great day!
Sorry to hear about your tough night! I think that after surgery I might start OPK's, I'm tired of guessing when I O. i was pretty sure of the timing when I seemed pretty regular but now my body just seems out of wack and I have NO CLUE when I do or do not ovulate. If in a few cycles the OPK's don't work then I might start temping. Is it just me, or does temping just not sound like fun at all? but worth it for a little cutie0 -
Steph - your posts always make me smile - what a great list!!!!
Thedstar - it's so tough when they're little and non-verbal yet. I know my cousin hated that period. Now that the LO is talking, she's not getting any more sleep, but at least she can work to fix what's wrong (the LO still doesn't sleep fully over night).
Maria - fingers crossed that this is your cycle.
LOL Fiona - poor you!!! I wonder why the mailman doesn't use the mailbox!!! LOL Oh gosh!
Emily (you snuck in while I was typing....LOL).....temping isn't the most fun, but it's not terrible either. I find it soooo helpful to knowing that I can pinpoint symptoms after a while. Temping doesn't tell you when you are going to ovulate, it gives you an idea of if you already have. So you could have a few temp spikes, but you're really looking for a dip which has just as much chance of being environmental as being "o". If you're not interested in temping, why don't you try ferning or at least tracking CM. I definitely notice when there is fertile CM around without having to do much at all. I found ferning much easier than temping in the beginning because it showed such pretty patterns (that I later found out were useless with PCOS) but it takes more time than temping.
AFM: The doctor's appointment yesterday was an eye opener. I got my specialist (high BP) early. First the training doctor did the exam and he was pretty good. He fixed my ABPM (ambulatory blood pressure monitor), which had been put on upside down. After he finished, he consulted with the specialist herself and they came in and then asked me a bunch of other questions. I left with a requisition list that had almost everything checked off plus a few write-ons. LOL They believe that the ABPM will show I don't have high BP (I'm looking at the results every 20 minutes and I think that is certainly the case. I've had a lot of errors and some have been crazy - 160/50 - but I think if they're looking at an average it will probably be somewhere around 120/65) but are concerned about a few other things, mainly the B12 deficiency and my reflux. They think that the bloodwork will diagnose me as being celiac which could be contributing to my infertliity. Other than that, my meds are all safe for pregnancy (they don't like the heartburn meds and are trying me on something that has more data behind it). She wants to see me before she goes away in December just to confirm bloodwork and get me on track with the celiac regime if I am, so we're ready to start again in January when she gets back. Overall I thought it was a great appointment and we'll see what's going on.0 -
Pixie- I'm glad to hear the funeral went well. I HATE funerals. I'm sorry for your loss and I hope you recover from your infection quickly. Also, that's pretty funny about the mail man, who know's maybe you made his day
I saw stephanies gratitude list, I didn't catch Pam's asking for one, but I figured I'd share. I'm grateful that after 5 years of not even really thinking about my (now) husband, that God made our paths cross again and has given us an awesome marriage. I'm
glad to be ablebodied and able to perform just about any task set before me, for my job, I may not always like it but it pays the pills and has a lot of perks, for all my awesome friends in "real life" and on MFP, And I'm especially grateful that God loved me so much that he sent his Son to die on the cross so that I could join him in heaven one day.
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I feel a bit embarrassed saying this, but while I'm TTC, my dh is not so convinced. He took some convincing with our first son, but as that birth wasn't easy, he feels his trepidation is very logical this time round. Last time was an emergency C section and he's so scared of losing me. I want to aim for VBAC, because I know labour helps nursing to start off properly, as would fewer drugs in our systems, but I wonder if, if they offered, a planned C section would be better for my dh's sanity!
I can spout a long list of reasons why now is a good time, but really, I've just gone baby crazy again. I take every chance I can to hold people's little babies and my 'urges' are driving me crazy!0 -
I feel a bit embarrassed saying this, but while I'm TTC, my dh is not so convinced. He took some convincing with our first son, but as that birth wasn't easy, he feels his trepidation is very logical this time round. Last time was an emergency C section and he's so scared of losing me. I want to aim for VBAC, because I know labour helps nursing to start off properly, as would fewer drugs in our systems, but I wonder if, if they offered, a planned C section would be better for my dh's sanity!
I can spout a long list of reasons why now is a good time, but really, I've just gone baby crazy again. I take every chance I can to hold people's little babies and my 'urges' are driving me crazy!
on of my friend's has 3 kids, all by section as the first one was an emergency and she has breastfed all of them. her 3rd one is about 2-3months ish and still feeding. Her first two she managed until 8months so pretty good really.
If im lucky this time around I've been advised to go for a planned section as had major complications with my first. Im apprehensive but i'll overlook that for now and just try and get pregnant first! I will worry about the particulars later. What im trying to say is that once you are actually pregnant your hubby may come around and discuss options with you. Have you tried talking to him about it? I was so convinced my hubby didnt want to try for another one but we had a chat over the weekend and it turns out that he was more worried about me and my previous experience and was actually quite broody. So talk to him about it and he may surprise you 0 -
Emily: i dont temp chart either, however what i did with my daughter was chart cm (on fertility friend) and it really helped me to figure out my ov dates and fertile times and it worked as i got my bfp (now daughter). I wouldnt be so good with temping as i forget to take my temparature!0
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Emily : Temping is something we have to remember everyday but I guess after few days it becomes a habit. I temp and also use fertility monitor,these really helped me getting pregnant with my angel baby...
Maria: I hope you get pregnant soon.. what cycle day are you on?? Did you ovulate already?
Oishii: I really hope you can convince your DH for another one.. Good Luck!!
fitterpam: Glad you had a great appointment and good luck !!
AFM: I think this cycle is over and I will have to think positive about my next cycle.. AF is due today, I still didn't see her but did get some spotting yesterday night, which shows that she might be on her way.. Somewhere I am still hoping that may be this is my month, not convinced till I see that ugly ***** coming heavily !! I am continuing with my 30DS and glad that I am fitting in my old jeans !! So something is happening positive for me...0 -
fitterpam: My husband has celiac; it's not fun but very managable these days. We've found that brown rice is a great (and healthy) substitute for pasta, corn tortillas work well in place of bread, there are tons of easy swaps for cereals, etc. Most people we've talked to that have celiac have noticed a huge difference in their energy levels once they stop eating gluten, so if you do have celiac it's definitely a blessing to know about it!
AFM: Nothing to report, just starting to get a little impatient for AF who should have shown up by now. I've taken a few home pregnancy tests just in case and they've all been very clearly negative, so I guess my cycle's just out of whack from being on BCP for so long, but I'm still hoping....0 -
titlich: im on cd1 today i was spotting yesterday and af is here. In a way its good as now i know exactly when to test next month. I have very long cycles as well. we started ttc on sunday but i knew it was late in the game- so this is cycle one for me.0
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I feel a bit embarrassed saying this, but while I'm TTC, my dh is not so convinced. He took some convincing with our first son, but as that birth wasn't easy, he feels his trepidation is very logical this time round. Last time was an emergency C section and he's so scared of losing me. I want to aim for VBAC, because I know labour helps nursing to start off properly, as would fewer drugs in our systems, but I wonder if, if they offered, a planned C section would be better for my dh's sanity!
I can spout a long list of reasons why now is a good time, but really, I've just gone baby crazy again. I take every chance I can to hold people's little babies and my 'urges' are driving me crazy!
on of my friend's has 3 kids, all by section as the first one was an emergency and she has breastfed all of them. her 3rd one is about 2-3months ish and still feeding. Her first two she managed until 8months so pretty good really.
If im lucky this time around I've been advised to go for a planned section as had major complications with my first. Im apprehensive but i'll overlook that for now and just try and get pregnant first! I will worry about the particulars later. What im trying to say is that once you are actually pregnant your hubby may come around and discuss options with you. Have you tried talking to him about it? I was so convinced my hubby didnt want to try for another one but we had a chat over the weekend and it turns out that he was more worried about me and my previous experience and was actually quite broody. So talk to him about it and he may surprise you
I had problems breastfeeding my son due to a number of contributing factors (greatest being a tongue-tie) so I would like to remove statistically significant impediments, which include C sections and epidurals, if possible. If not possible, I'll know better than last time and will ask La Leche League for help, rather than clueless midwives (sorry, bit of bitterness festering still there). I know every lactation is different, just like every birth, but if things can be improved somehow, I'd like to.
Another factor affecting my husband is that my cousin's baby just died, tragically, shortly after birth, due to the birth. Another cousin (who has since had another baby) nearly died during her first baby's birth. His fears are so logical, but I would so love my son to be a big brother some day.
I'm glad your husband is broody... Not sure mine ever has been, although he fantasised about having two kids when we first got together. Money is always his other big issue, but, to be honest, I'm the one working part time, paying for child care and buying all the clothes, nappies, food etc. Part of me feels terrible to think I'm trying to convince him into something he doesn't want, but another part thinks all I need to do is convince him into unprotected sex :blushing:0 -
fitterpam: My husband has celiac; it's not fun but very managable these days. We've found that brown rice is a great (and healthy) substitute for pasta, corn tortillas work well in place of bread, there are tons of easy swaps for cereals, etc. Most people we've talked to that have celiac have noticed a huge difference in their energy levels once they stop eating gluten, so if you do have celiac it's definitely a blessing to know about it!
AFM: Nothing to report, just starting to get a little impatient for AF who should have shown up by now. I've taken a few home pregnancy tests just in case and they've all been very clearly negative, so I guess my cycle's just out of whack from being on BCP for so long, but I'm still hoping....
That's the crazy thing - I'm not a huge wheat eater (although tell me I can't eat it and that's all I want....LOL) I maybe eat pasta once every two weeks (and it tends to be spelt because I went low-GI last year) and bread once a week. I haven't seen any difference in myself - I cut gluten out completely about 7 years ago because I heard asthma can be triggered by a gluten allergy and I didn't see a difference then either with the energy levels. I've seen the biggest difference there with starting the thyroid meds...If they find something, great - one less shot for me, one less pill....LOL, but if not, I wouldn't be surprised....0 -
Pam - as you know I'm a Celiac so if you have any questions let me know. A few tips for you: you need extra folic acid because we don't absorb it the same way, and a blood test can't diagnose you. I would suggest you push for the biopsy, it's the only way to know for sure. My blood test was negative and my biopsy was positive (they can't do either test once the gluten is out of your system though).
You'd be really surprised at how much stuff has gluten in it; it's scary, We had to transition to a gluten free home because contamination was a big deal. The longer you're away from it the most severe the reactions will get. You will likely find that once your intestines start to heal that you will start having issues with dairy as well. Most do.
I can help you with everything you need for this, and being in Canada I can give you all the brands that are best for what, and some cooking tips (and what not to waste your money on).
I'm here if you need me!
ETA: Beware though - gluten free foods are higher in calories than their gluten counterparts. It sucks! Anyone who says being GF is a way to lose weight isn't truly gluten free (I suspect they just cut our carbs).0 -
Hi ladies. Big leap of faith saying hello on here. I have been reading this group for months, and thought I should join:) I don't like the idea of this showing up on my profile for all my friends/family list to see. I have an almost 2 year old boy, I had the mirena for 10 weeks after he was born, and it was a holy nightmare. Tried the mini pill and it was awful. We decided to have 2 close together! Started trying in May 2010. I was still nursing and my cycles were 28-50 days long. Then in November I got awful migraines and went on an anti-seizure med that causes severe deformations in babies, and went on the pill for 2 months. Went off seizure meds, migraines were gone, starting losing weight and trying again in January. Now its October:) I know we missed a cycle or 2, as this summer I was traveling for work, and my father in law was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and only lived 7 more weeks. Really awful, and hard on our family. With my son, I missed a few days of the pill and Casey was a giant surprise (best one ever!). So it has seemed crazy that we didnt get pregnant right away. I saw my regular Dr a few days ago for low energy (turns out with all my strength training, 1800 cals is way too low). But talked to him about when to consult my ob/gyn and he felt its just about time. And reminded me at 31, I am not getting any younger. I am pretty sure I am, since I have lost 56 pounds this year.
Age: 31
Where you live: Pasco, WA
Job: Childrens Mental Health Social Worker
Length of time on the board: 325 days today:)
Marital Status: married 3.5 years
Length of time you've been with SO: 4.5 years
Do you have kids: Yes, he will be 2 next month
Length of time TTC: since may 2010
Diagnosis: none
Do you chart your BBT: no
Do you use OPKs: tried once, they may be smarter than me
Are you on any meds for TTC: no
Height: 5'8
Weight: 208
Goal Weight: 164
Strange fact about yourself: I am obviously a total stalker. In college I was the swine club President. I am doing my 3rd Biggest Loser challenge of the year at my gym. I won the 2nd, and have 1.5 weeks left of the 3rd!0 -
Also, I just came across this article. Interesting. I'm certainly not using it in this way because of the PCOS combined with MFI, but I wonder what it means for me: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-15467844. It's about how IVF is linked to ovarian tumors (although I wonder why I was surprised. I already knew PCOS puts me at a higher risk for reproductive cancers because of my elongated periods of estrogen (which in high doses has been linked to cancer). That's why I'm so vigilant about getting the provera at 35 days - I've already had one scare. But I guess it has to do with the controlled hyperstimulation process (which is just increasing your estrogen above normal levels).....food for thought though...0
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I think that makes sense, since you're forcing the ovaries to do a year's worth of work in 6 weeks.Also, I just came across this article. Interesting. I'm certainly not using it in this way because of the PCOS combined with MFI, but I wonder what it means for me: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-15467844. It's about how IVF is linked to ovarian tumors (although I wonder why I was surprised. I already knew PCOS puts me at a higher risk for reproductive cancers because of my elongated periods of estrogen (which in high doses has been linked to cancer). That's why I'm so vigilant about getting the provera at 35 days - I've already had one scare. But I guess it has to do with the controlled hyperstimulation process (which is just increasing your estrogen above normal levels).....food for thought though...
Hopefully it doesn't happen to us!0 -
I've been reading the board today and I would love to comment on everyone, it's just been crazy at work! My husband and I are leaving out of town tomorrow and I had to get a lot done....you know how it goes. But I wanted to check in.
SOrry about your CP smores...hugs my way.
Welcome to the new folks...don't worry McFrench...sometimes we all go through phases of stalking our own board
So quick check in, then you won't be seeing me until next wednesday. Blood tests results came back...already! I just went in yesterday morning. Anyhow, progesterone low, so I didn't ovulate. :frown: I was so hoping....
So we're for sure sticking with the 2 50mg of clomid pills/day once my new cycle starts.
Hope things go well while I'm away and hopefully everyone has a safe and fun Halloween!0 -
Had a dream I was 11 weeks pregnant the other night Keeping my fingers crossed this week! And hubby might be going to Texas for work (pray that he gets this job!) so we won't another chance to try until Christmas if it didn't happen this month. 0
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VENT!!!!!!
Okay, if you haven't noticed on my newsfeed, I need to share. Read this news story: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/story/2011/10/25/edmonton-winners-service-dog.html
I am so so so mad about this! Downright ticked off!:mad:0 -
Wow, that's just unbelieveable0
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Completely terrible Jalara!!!
Megga - those tests are done ASAp because they don't want to delay if you need to medicate to keep the progesterone high I usually get mine back same day.
EricaAnn- fingers are crossed
AFM: YAY FRIDAY!0 -
Hi ladies! Mind if I join in? I won't be TTC for a little while (although would already be pregnant if my DH had his way), but any extra support I can give or receive for weight loss of TTC would be awesome!
About me:
Age: 30
Where you live: Home is MI, but due to my DH's job we live in MD 1/2 the time too
Job: Nurse, nanny, maid, chef, psychiatrist, personal shopper.......you know, a Stay at home mom :laugh:
Length of time on the board: Since Fall of '09 (not sure of the exact month)
Marital Status: Married
Length of time you've been with SO: 5 years (married for 2 1/2)
Do you have kids: Yes an almost 1 year old (can't believe he's almost one!) named Redmond
Length of time TTC: n/a
Diagnosis: n/a
Do you chart your BBT: I did when TTC Redmond....got a BFP on the first month of charting. Probably will again when we start trying for #2
Do you use OPKs: n/a
Are you on any meds for TTC: nope
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 168
Goal Weight: 150....then will reevaluate
Strange fact about yourself: I'm obsessed with Trash TV. I could sit on the couch and watch The Real Housewives of (insert city here) all. day. long.
Look forward to getting to know all of you!!0 -
Thanks everyone for the support. I always feel better after checking in with y'all!!
Destiny - How cute that your LO is a parrot for Halloween. What a creative idea!
Maria - Good luck tracking this cycle!
Fiona - I'm still chuckling from your post. We have an all glass front door and I always run by really quickly if I have to come downstairs in my underwear, even in the middle of the night.
Emily - I'm with you, I hate temping. I'm the worst crab in the morning and that's the last thing I want to do. I quit doing it a few years ago, but mostly that was because the doctor said she couldn't see anything in my results. Also, great gratitude items!
Pam - What a great informational appt! I don't really love dr appts, but I do like when they result in healthy conversation and lots of information. More power to ya! Also, that article is good food for thought. Cancer has been one of the things that really scares me about the next steps in this process. I have a long story about a friend that went through multiple rounds of IVF that maybe I'll share sometime, but needless to say, anything we do is a risk and we have to fully be ok with that and knowing it might be worth it sometimes. I'm crossing my fingers for those of you already at that step that everything works out perfectly.
Oishii - Good luck with your DH. Many times men just need a little more time to come around. Patience and a lot of conversation will help.
titlich - Great job on the 30ds. Keep it up. I'm halfway through mine. I was going to do it straight, but I'm allowing myself a few break days so I don't get too burnt out.
McFrench & McFatterton - Welcome!
Meggan - Are you going on vacation? Have fun!!
3ricaAnn - Fingers crossed for you on multiple levels.
Jalara - That's just awful.
AFM, I had lunch with a friend/rival from college yesterday. Yes, that's right, she was both. We started out as friends because we had so much in common, but she was a really competitive person so we drifted apart. I just didn't want to be in that constant battle for number one. Anyway, it's been 15 years, so time and a lot of perspective have matured us and we're friends again (wisdom is one of my favorite parts about getting older). She's a professor at a local college and asked me to speak at a student group about my career path. Afterwards we were discussing where we've both ended up. While her career didn't move fast forward like she thought, she does have three beautiful children and a flexible schedule to be able to spend lots of time with them. She asked me about our plans for a family and instead of evading the question I was honest with her about where we are. I think it made me really see the yin/yan balance of everything and how you make the most of the cards you've been dealt.
I'm headed to my conference tomorrow. See y'all mid-next week.
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So sorry Jalara!!
Welcome McFatterton
AFM - Starting with the good news, I finally weighed in today, after not weighing at the right time for about a week or so, and I LOST 2LBS!!! YAY!
Anyway, still haven't seen AF. It's now about 48 hours after I took the Nuva Ring out and nothing, I even did the cuetip test where you put the cuetip on your cervix and if it comes out pink then AF is coming and nothing! But the strangest part is while I was trying to find my cervix to do the cuetip test I felt it and it felt soft and open. Got into cervix checking position and it's barely reachable medium soft and open... Any ideas? I don't have anymore opk's and hpt's are all negative, could I really be O'ing already!?0 -
Age: 28
Where you live: Palm Harbor, FL
Job: Production Coordinator
Length of time on the board: brand new
Marital Status: Married for 2 years on Monday
Length of time you've been with SO: 8 years
Do you have kids: Not yet
Length of time TTC: 4 years
Diagnosis: Type 2 Diabetes and being overweight
Do you chart your BBT: No - plan to buy a thermometer
Do you use OPKs: yes- tried them for 4 months straight and always negative
Are you on any meds for TTC: No
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 220
Goal Weight: 136
Strange fact about yourself: I am fascinated with zombies : )
Hi all. I am so excited to have found this thread. I can use all the support I can get in this trying time. I was diagnosed with diabetes in September of 2010. I weighed 288 lbs at that time and was put on medication. I worked hard to diet and exercise and have lost 68 lbs since that time and have been taken off of my medications. I feel like I was born to be a mother and can't wait to have children, but have been unsuccessful in conceiving. I made an appointment with my OB/GYN for November 16th so that she can refer me to a specialist. I am super excited, but also nervous. I look forward to getting and giving support on this thread. : )0 -
Welcome to all the new ladies!
Pam- So glad you had a great dr appt! i don't know how old your cousins LO is, but I'm so grateful my monster usually sleeps through the night. We have a friend who had a baby a week after I did and her LO still doesn't sleep through the night at 8 months! I would be a mental case!
Jalara- that article is terrible! People make you sick sometimes.
Megg- hope you have a good time away, and lots of fun if its for vacation!
Stephanie- Thats so cool that you guys are friends again, and awesome that she wants you to speak to some students. Remind me what your career is again? I admire you being up front about your situation. I still have trouble telling close friends/family that we're trying. Have fun at your conference
AFM- I checked out TCOYF from the library yesterday and I'm becoming obsessed!!! Why don't they teach you some of this stuff in middle school? I have about a week until AF is due but I'm excited for her to come so I can start charting everything. So excited to get to know my body a little better. That probably sounds totally weird and gross. I also checked out Ripped in 30 from the library and it kicked my butt this morning! I'm doing a condensed version before we got to Montana next month. What are everyones plans for this weekend? Doing anything fun for Halloween? I'm hoping to convince DH to take me and the LO to a nearby corn maze either tonight or tomorrow, and hopefully tomorrow we'll be able to go to a carnival type thing at our grocery store. And some friends invited us over to carve pumpkins Sunday night so I'm excited for that. I don't get much adult interaction besides DH so little things make me happy :laugh: Hope everyone had a fantastic weekend!0 -
Welcome McFrench and McFatterton!!
I am now on CD38 and still no ovulation or AF. I'm getting so frustrated and sick of anticipating a high temp every morning. I'm trying to decide whether I should just keep holding out for either or, or if I should just go to my doctor now. I don't want to waste $100 on a fertility consult with my gyno but on the other hand I just want to get whatever it going on taken care of! Ughh...
In other news, I'm going on my first HIIT run in a little while. Apparently it makes you into a mean, lean, fat burning machine! Haha if I can walk after I'm done I'll let you all know how it went :flowerforyou:0 -
I never fail to amaze myself......LOL Seriously. Our fertility clinic must think I'm nuts. I called today to get a prescription and they told me I'd need bloodwork (remember we had the same conversation in Sept). This time I didn't have to wait 24 hours for AF, it was about 20 miinutes. Either my body doesn't like being threatened with Provera or my body just knows it's time for AFand triggers my mind into thinking it. Back in the day, these thoughts used to cause me to go purchase a HPT....LOL Officially I was 2 days late.
Thedstar - glad you're enjoying it. I remember everything that book taught me. I consumed it like it was a big bowl of pasta....LOL It amazed me how much I didn't know and i'd been trying for 2 years (1 with medical help!!!)
Smores - I have never heard of the Q-tip test....it's a new one for me, but I do know soft, high and open is an indication of the hormones needed to ovulate, I would guess youre either gearing up or finishing and yup - it's possible. Hormones get pretty wonky after a CP.
Steph - enjoy the conference!
Welcome to the newbies....0 -
I never fail to amaze myself......LOL Seriously. Our fertility clinic must think I'm nuts. I called today to get a prescription and they told me I'd need bloodwork (remember we had the same conversation in Sept). This time I didn't have to wait 24 hours for AF, it was about 20 miinutes. Either my body doesn't like being threatened with Provera or my body just knows it's time for AFand triggers my mind into thinking it. Back in the day, these thoughts used to cause me to go purchase a HPT....LOL Officially I was 2 days late.
Thedstar - glad you're enjoying it. I remember everything that book taught me. I consumed it like it was a big bowl of pasta....LOL It amazed me how much I didn't know and i'd been trying for 2 years (1 with medical help!!!)
Smores - I have never heard of the Q-tip test....it's a new one for me, but I do know soft, high and open is an indication of the hormones needed to ovulate, I would guess youre either gearing up or finishing and yup - it's possible. Hormones get pretty wonky after a CP.
Steph - enjoy the conference!
Welcome to the newbies....0 -
Hey guys, what does CP stand for in this context? I looked at the page of abbreviations but it wasn't there (that I saw, at least).
So, the doctor called with the results of my blood work and she said my thyroid levels look normal. So I guess that is good and bad. Good in that nothing appears to be seriously out of whack with my thyroid (though I have heard that "normal levels" don't necessarily tell the whole story). Bad in that it doesn't give a hint as to why my cycles are wonky or why I don't appear to be ovulating!0 -
Hey guys, what does CP stand for in this context? I looked at the page of abbreviations but it wasn't there (that I saw, at least).
So, the doctor called with the results of my blood work and she said my thyroid levels look normal. So I guess that is good and bad. Good in that nothing appears to be seriously out of whack with my thyroid (though I have heard that "normal levels" don't necessarily tell the whole story). Bad in that it doesn't give a hint as to why my cycles are wonky or why I don't appear to be ovulating!
CP = Cervical position (high, low, medium / open, closed / firm or soft)
This is maybe a dumb question, have they tested for PCOS? it's one of the leading causes of infertility (and wonky cycles and anovulatory cycles) in women. Needs bloodwork (plus I had to do the gross orange drink) and an ultrasound to confirm)0
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