Fit For Future Families - March 2011

Hey everyone, sorry I’ve been MIA. I’ll probably be that way a lot this month as my March goal is the think of TTC as little as possible! I need a break!

Erica, glad to hear you’ve got something like a trip to keep your mind focused on your workout goals! Best of luck!

Pam, Kuddos on getting back into sewing, I tried many years ago and have come to the conclusion that sewing machines hate me! Seriously they break down when I get near one! So all my hems and buttons all get done by hand!

Katie, Enjoy your relaxing week! FC for you!

Kim, happy BD’ing!

Karen, I’m sorry to hear your struggles between you and your hubby not being at the same place in this TTC process. I agree that you need to humor him a bit, just because you’ve already done all the research and know your body doesn’t mean he does. An as for the cost of things, if he wants spreadsheets and cost analysis, then give it to him! When he see’s all the variable he may have a better understanding of why you can’t commit to a number.

Welcome Daniel & Laurn!

AFM, AF came and went! Seriously it was the shortest and lightest cycle I’ve ever had! She showed on Saturday morning, I had lots of cramps but only a mediocre flow in comparison. Then Sunday I had light to spotting and a lot of it was dried/old blood (sorry if it’s TMI), this spotting lasted again yesterday. For me this is weird because I usually have a 4-5 day cycle, and the first two days are usually heavy. So this just goes to show what the hormones can do to a person, I spotted for 11days and had a day and a half of a cycle!?! As you can tell I’m frustrated with the whole TTC thing and need a break this month. I will keep taking my temps, but will only go back for the next IUI next cycle.

Ash

Maybe it is a super-egg, but, given that I started spotting on CD19 last month, I'm not holding my breath, and am not sure superegg would have a chance if it does release! Maybe I should make up a superhero theme song for it to give it a boost-haha.

Ashley- I totally understand about a break. I think we'll wait a few weeks before going to the RE--give ourselves a break--we'll pick up whatever cycle whenever it starts.

Hey ladies!

I'm coming back to you now! I've been creeping through some posts lately, and getting back into logging workouts and food and now I'm back! I missed you ladies!

So here's a catch up on me - last month I had a chemical pregnancy (never testing early again....) and that was my first round of Clomid. I'm now on my 2nd round and have an appointment with the OB on May 14th for the next steps if I"m not pregnant by then.

I've started setting mini-goals, and tracking them by my menstrual cycles (more or less). So last cycle my goal was to lose 6 lbs for the cycle and I did. This cycle I want to lose 5 lbs.

Happy Wednesday!

Wow! You are doing great to have lost while on Clomid. It's all I can do to not eat my computer while I'm on the stuff. It hasn't worked for me though, so I guess we are moving on to bigger things in the next month or so. Welcome back!

Just posting real quick to say hi and I miss you all!!!!! I will be sitting down tonight and have LOTS to read and I'll update on what's been going on with me! It's been quite a month and I have learned that I am an emotional eater and the scale reflects that....excited to see what everyone has been up to this past month

Danielle - sorry to hear about your m/c and that really sucks about your cancelled appt. The long wait is how I ended up with my current OBGYN. My friend recommended me someone but it was going to be almost 3 months before I could get in so I went else where.

I live in a pretty small city, about 150,000 on a good day, so I don't have much of a choice on who I get. I felt fortunate that my family doctor sent the referral to the OBGYN I requested since I've heard a lot of good things about her - and I've met two others in town and they weren't the nicest men. There's been so much build up for my appointment though, that I don't know how to prepare or know what questions to ask. The only diagnostics I've had is several u/s and a sample from my husband from December that we still don't have the results of.

Jalara - So sorry for the heart breaking dissapointment you've recently been through! It is sooo hard not to test early!

Pam - I also slipped today! I went to shopping last night and stocked up on some snacks that are "ok" in moderation - not smart at all. I am way over on my sugar, which is really not good given my suspected PCOS diagnosis. But we are human after all, and there is always tomorrow to get back on track!

Everyone else - I'm still getting familiar with everyone, but I do love the positive vibes on this thread!

Ok, well I'll be honest...I TRIED to read thru February and the couple pages in March...I wasn't able to focus and really get ALL the dish so hopefully I'll be able to pick up more of everyone's excursions as I pick up here.

First off - HEATHER! CONGRATS! (she may or may not see that as she is preggo now....:laugh: )

Second, Hello to all the people who have joined since I took my little hiatus! I look forward to getting to know you all!

Third - Hello to all my old friends! I have truly missed you all!

Well, the last month...what a whirl-wind! I have actually GAINED 3lbs since my husband left...So officially at 148 with the goal of getting back to 135...I looked at pictures of myself when I was between 130-135 and i lost SO much weight in my face I felt like I was looking a little too thin in the upper region...So I think 135 would be a good place!

As some of you remember I joined a gym...I've been 3 times in 5 weeks...I have had a lot of big projects at school that have utilized up a lot of the break between classes that I had intended to use working out. But i ABSOLUTELY plan to go more. I have a friend who is going to go with me at least once a week and I'm going to try to go 2 other times a week w/o her.

It's been an interesting transition back into the "Single Mom" Role....I almost never feel like cooking, cleaning is almost non-existent unless I have company coming over...and really then it just depends on WHO the company is! I am finally getting into a better place emotionally w/o the hubs here, and now it's mostly just missing his companionship and missing the BDing :blushing:

As far as my cycle goes...well I'm on CD 35 and no sign of AF...Based on my temps i haven't O'd at all this month either...I'm not really sure what is going on. If AF hasn't shown up by CD 40 i'm going to make another DR appointment and demand that something be done. I have approximately 6 months to get regulated and then we'll only have about 4 months to actively TTC bc then the Hubs leaves again next year on another deployment. Boo...So i'm going to be meal planning on Friday night and I'm going grocery shopping on Sat or Sun and I am going to be diligent with my eating and my working out, and I might even start getting up earlier to allow myself time to actually sit and eat breakfast in the AM as well as walk my poor dog that stays either in his kennel or in the backyard all day.

So...What is up with everyone! Lots of waiting from what I can tell. Also I saw some ladies are taking the next medical step, good luck to everyone!

Pam, I hope your appointment went well today!

Karen, sorry to hear about your cousin. ((hugs)) I hope you have a better no-white -flour day today!

Alisa, it sounds like you've been really busy. I hope things settle into a routine, soon. I also hope your cycle gets itself figured out!

Danielle, I live in a city of 50,000 and still have options for ob/gyn's. I would definitely ask around about other alternatives. I hope they can get it worked out for you and at least give you the results of your tests. I'd be hounding everyone in sight for those.

Jessica, it's Big Fat Positive on a home pregnancy test (HPT).

I'm the one traveling to Florida, not Kah. We will be staying in a hotel, probably the Castillo Real. My husband is not a fan of the B&B idea. He think they're for old women and he doesn't want to be forced to interact with anyone on his vacation. He works retail, so I see his point.

The first few months off of birth control were awful as the hormones regulate. Hopefully, you'll feel better soon!

O crap. Sorry...just learning everyones names.

Kah...maybe it's meant for you to visit. lol

Hi Everyone,

I'm finally getting back to things. Our ski trip to VT was awesome. We were supposed to come home Monday but then we got 2 ft of snow pretty much over night and the Burlington airport closed. So we got to stay an extra day and went home Tuesday. Yesterday I had to clean the house because my father-in-law is coming today until Tuesday to help build a shed with my hubby. Not sure how that will go with all the rain we are getting.

I have gained almost 4 pounds from vacation so I really need to focus. I have kickboxing tonight and a 2 hour Zumbathon tomorrow night. I just need to get my eating under control. Too much alcohol and sugar over vaca now I crave it.

I hope everyone is doing well. Io had cramping last night not sure what is going on. I don't feel this will be our month but I feel good about next month since I can really focus on being more healthy. We will see.

Baby Dust to all!

~Nichole

Welcome back, Nichole. It sounds like you had a nice break. I'm sure you'll get back in the swing of things in no time.

Jessica, I can't imagine that would be good for your body, but I suppose with the number of drugs they'll have you on for the IVF it doesn't really matter in the long run. I definitely get tender around ovulation time. And bloated. :grumble: