Posts by Rainy229

FWIW, my RE (nurse practitioner) told me that with my *borderline* hypothyroid (just under 4), it was "extremely doubtful" that I would be able to conceive, and that she wanted my TSH under 2 - where "most babies are...

Great question! I use a paper chart, 'cause I'm not devoted enough to take the time for as many details on an online chart. I take my temp in the AM, and check CP/CM at least twice during the day, and just before bed, record...

Thanks for the opinions, ladies!

I would definitely take your charts with you. If you are suspecting anything specific (e.g. a reason for infertility like PCOS, anovulatory cycles, etc.), questions regarding that AND your reasons for suspecting it, as well as treatment...

If you were to give one suggestion to a someone considering using meds, which choice, and why (Ok, so this is me, looking for opinions, suggestions, and thoughts... not just a generic poll, but... FWIW, DH and I have been TTC for >2...

I know the clinic that I go to would probably have you do an appointment and might "allow" you to go several weeks with just herbs - I often call in for a "refill" and as long as things are going well and the herbs...

Thanks, ladies! I'm really hoping that stress just delayed ovulation... I'm tired of a pointless 2ww, iykwim! --Rainy

HulaJenn - Thanks! by average, I mean that my bbt is generally within 0.1 of 97.65 in the morning, so it's not a therm thing :-( --Rainy

It's times like these when I really wish I used online charts, and not my paper ones. :-P So, DH and I are TTC#1, I have PCOS, and am on Metformin and Synthroid (subclinical hypothyroidism); I did 60mg soy iso. CD 3-7 this month (2nd...

I, like you, don't drink much anyway, but I "quit" drinking when we quit preventing. I still try what others are drinking though. I don't take OTC meds unless I'm completely and utterly ready to give up, so I'm not much help...