**TTC in our 20's March** - Page 3

[bumminbeachbabe]

Originally Posted by Sweetmama26

Hey all I'm CD20 and still no sign of O or AF. I have a feeling this will be another 50 day cycle. I'm gonna ask my doc for a clomid prescript because honestly I can't handle this NOT O'ing

Mirena can totally screw up your cycles. Your doc will probably have you wait a few month after having the mirena out before doing anything.

[Sweetmama26]

Originally Posted by nintendork

hey sweetmama, that is so frustrating! Could the Mirena be effecting your cycle? could things change once you finally get the Mirena out?

AFM - We got the results of the husbandits SA today and it was great! phew!

No its not the Mirena, its not like normal birthcontrol, You still Ovulate with Mirena.

Originally Posted by bumminbeachbabe

Mirena can totally screw up your cycles. Your doc will probably have you wait a few month after having the mirena out before doing anything.

My cycles have ALWAYS been really weird and my OB knows that so I don't think she'll have a problem with it honestly.

[katiedidder]

Ugh! I finally set up an appointment with an OB to get testing done to figure out what's going on with my cycles, but with my POS HMO, there is only one physicians group in my area I can go to. Only one of their doctors can fit me in before May (a male), so I asked the receptionist if she felt like he would be a good fit for me as someone who is very dedicated natural childbirth/fertility/etc and works in midwifery/breastfeeding. Her response was something like "All of our doctors will do what if you want if that's what you're into." I got the impression that she was just saying it to make me feel better since apparently I'm now stuck with this doctor forever...

Ahhh well. I can feel AF is coming, so I thought I'd better get myself together and actually commit to getting testing done this month.

[EricaRN]

Monday Check-In: (LATE!)
Name: Erica
Date: 3/2/10
Chart: http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/EricaRN
Where are you in your cycle: CD11
Appointments: scheduling an appt with a new OB since that was all my GP could recommend. (actually, she wanted to put me on birth control for a few cycles to "get me regular" but I'm not a fan of that idea.... I want to have some tests done first to rule out PCOS since I have several symptoms of it.)
Symptoms if they apply:
Testing: Will start OPKs within the next few days but since my cycles are so long I really dont wanna start too early...
Thoughts: SOO TIRED of going back and forth with our decision on whether or not to TTC right now.... I feel like in my heart it's what I'm supposed to do.... but my head is telling me that we should wait until I get done with school... Just wish I could make a decision and stick with it... I say "ok we're gonna TTC" and I'm SOOOOO happy about it, but then it starts to nag at me about school and how putting my nursing clinicals off is going to affect everything... then I think ok I'll wait. But then my heart aches for another baby! aghhh. DH and I decided to take the next week to think about it (without talking to each other about it) and at the end of the week have a for sure decision and then that's what we do! (I know I've said this before, but this time it's for real... because my application for clinicals has to be submitted in 2 weeks so once it's done it's done!)

Any input would be greatly appreciated. Even if you dont think I'll like the answer (which may be true) I would like to hear it.... I'm so sick of just hearing my own thoughts! And since we're not telling family/friends that we're ttc that's pretty much all I've got- except for you ladies!! :-) haha. thanks for letting me ramble!!!

Also, Congrats Jennifer for being our first March BFP!

[1*Lucky*Mama]

Originally Posted by EricaRN

Monday Check-In: (LATE!)
Name: Erica
Date: 3/2/10
Chart: http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/EricaRN
Where are you in your cycle: CD11
Appointments: scheduling an appt with a new OB since that was all my GP could recommend. (actually, she wanted to put me on birth control for a few cycles to "get me regular" but I'm not a fan of that idea.... I want to have some tests done first to rule out PCOS since I have several symptoms of it.)
Symptoms if they apply:
Testing: Will start OPKs within the next few days but since my cycles are so long I really dont wanna start too early...
Thoughts: SOO TIRED of going back and forth with our decision on whether or not to TTC right now.... I feel like in my heart it's what I'm supposed to do.... but my head is telling me that we should wait until I get done with school... Just wish I could make a decision and stick with it... I say "ok we're gonna TTC" and I'm SOOOOO happy about it, but then it starts to nag at me about school and how putting my nursing clinicals off is going to affect everything... then I think ok I'll wait. But then my heart aches for another baby! aghhh. DH and I decided to take the next week to think about it (without talking to each other about it) and at the end of the week have a for sure decision and then that's what we do! (I know I've said this before, but this time it's for real... because my application for clinicals has to be submitted in 2 weeks so once it's done it's done!)

Any input would be greatly appreciated. Even if you dont think I'll like the answer (which may be true) I would like to hear it.... I'm so sick of just hearing my own thoughts! And since we're not telling family/friends that we're ttc that's pretty much all I've got- except for you ladies!! :-) haha. thanks for letting me ramble!!!

Also, Congrats Jennifer for being our first March BFP!

Erica, I went through similiar feelings with TTC all 3 of my pregnancies. I have been a University student for 6 years now,and each time I have a baby I think ok, now its time to finish. Then I long for another.....

I still do school part time from home at night through the distance program at my University and yes I am only 3rd year after being a student for 6 years, but I cant imagine doing it any other way. If I waited until I was done, my kids will be spaced so far apart. I have to wait until my new babe is a year to feel comfortable doing the practicum for my degree (Bachelor in Socail work), which wont be until Nov.2011,

Its a personal choice, but I put off finishing my degree so i could complete my family and I havnt regretted it a day since.

[1*Lucky*Mama]

Originally Posted by mumma cop kaz

JEN-WOOHOOOOO!!!

Monday Check-in
Name: Karen
Date: 2.3.10
Chart: http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/kaz
Cycle day: CD12
Appointments: Accupunture on thursday morning
Testing: OPKs line starting to get darker
Symptoms: I had an abbundance of EWCM today????
Thoughts: Thinking i might O early this cycle, my normal O is between CD19-21. Thinking about dtd every second day instead of everyday. Thoughts anyone

I just wanted to say, I conceived all three time with DTD everyday, sometimes twice a day from day 8 to day 25.

[mumma cop kaz]

Originally Posted by 1*Lucky*Mama

I just wanted to say, I conceived all three time with DTD everyday, sometimes twice a day from day 8 to day 25.

We have done that too some cycles and not fallen preg so im going to ask accupuncturist tommorow and see what she suggests. My DH is up for dtd everyday but i will see what acc says in morning. Def dtd tonight! OPK still neg though, but starting to get twinges and CM turned creamy today. I love it when im gearing up to O. Am spending this cycle totally relaxed!!!

[AdalynsMama]

AF showed up late last night. It's time to get serious! No more messin' around... TTC 110% this month!

[TheDivineMrsM]

Katie I hope your doctor is a pleasant surprise and that you get some answers!

EricaRN: My parents used to tell me that there's never a "right time" but somehow it all works out in the end. If your heart is saying to go for it, listen! Good luck with whatever you decide!

Mumma Cop: We DTD everyday aound O, and haven't had any results either... it sounds like backwards logic to do it less often, but I'm considering that too for next cycle.

I'm pretty sure there's going to be a next cycle for us. Started spotting this morning. I'm 10dpo, and have traditionally started light brown spotting around 7-8 dpo... and I was foolish enough to think that the MIA spotting this time meant that this was our month. I am so sad right now... haven't said anything to DH yet, and he's working late tonight. I have no idea how I'm going to get through work today. I feel like I'm broken.

[MrsD08]

The only real reason you'd want to skip days while TTC is if you know for certain your DH has a SA problem...and you'd only know that if your DH has had a SA done and they've given you counts.

[homeschoolmommy3]

Monday Check-In: Okay, Wednesday! 3/3/10
Name: Rebecca
Date: 3/3/10
Chart: N/A
Where are you in your cycle: Day 26
Appointments: None
Symptoms if they apply: I had spotting yesterday, but none today. I have been in a fantastic mood all week, high energy, battling a cold, and I have felt hot for the past couple of days.
Testing: Waiting...
Thoughts: I spotted last month about this same time, and then I ended up starting my period, so I'm not getting my hopes up this time until I haven't gotten a period. I'm supposed to start Friday, so we'll see. My husband keeps telling me not to worry about it, but I am because our youngest is already 5, so if we don't have a baby soon, the kids will have nothing in common. :-( Good luck to all you ladies this cycle!

[homeschoolmommy3]

Originally Posted by 1*Lucky*Mama

Its a personal choice, but I put off finishing my degree so i could complete my family and I havnt regretted it a day since.

Erica, I agree with Lucky Mama. I am still only in my third year of school also because of having to take breaks or go slowly after each addition, but I think there is no right time to have a baby. There is always a reason not to. I think you should go with your gut and TTC now while you still have that feeling. You can always finish your schooling and have a career. There is only a limited space of time when you can have kids and still be young enough to enjoy them. Good luck on making your decision!

[nintendork]

Erica, I am currently a grad student and though I signed up for class in the fall I would be fine with dropping them in case I got pregnant. (although honestly if this isn't our month I will finish my courses and graduate in December so I guess there is always a silver lining). In he end we realized what everyone has been telling us is true. If you wait for the right time it will never come. Life is messy and crowded, you just have to jump in. My cousin started a grad program in sociology right before she got pregnant and has never regretted leaving it. I think babies are just more fulfilling then school. Also school will always be there if you decide to go back while the older we get the harder it is to make babies. Just my perspective though and I am sure you will be able to make it work whatever you do.

Oh and as for DTD every other day, there are many real reasons to do it that way, not the least important of which is if you are tired of doing it every day and the fact that even if you don't have a low sperm count to begin with, doing it daily lowers your count.

[HopefulJo]

Originally Posted by AdalynsMama

AF showed up late last night. It's time to get serious! No more messin' around... TTC 110% this month!

I'm with you! AF showed up last night for me, and this month is the last chance for a 2010 baby for me (well, 2010 *due date*, anyway), so I'm ready to try 110% with ya!

[Sweetmama26]

Hey all I don't have time for personals. We're gonna go look at a house tonight or 2 actually. Hopefully we get one of these ones. I'm starting to get super peeved with my cycles CD21 and still no signs of AF or O in sight. I'm starting to get really frustrated with only having a period once every 2 to 8 months whenever my body decides its gonna work.

[EricaRN]

Wow you ladies are amazing!! I mean seriously amazing! DH and I decided our deadline to decide is this weekend since we just keep going back and forth with no new info being considered... We have talked every night about what we're thinking and it's overwhelmingly pointing to having another right now. We're still giving it till the end of the week in case we think of something else, but I doubt that will happen! I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited!!!!!!!!!!!1

It means so much to me that all of you are so supportive. And by your comments (those of you who are in school) it sounds like family and friends have been encouraging you to have kids now and not stress about school. I'm envious to say the least! Our families keep telling us to get through school first and THEN look at having more kids. But DH is 31 & we DO want to have kids young so we can really enjoy them and so that we still have time to enjoy ourselves once the kids grow up and move out (without being "too old" I mean). Plus, DD just turned 2 last month and DS is 10 months this week. And we dont want our kids to be too far apart. As much stress and tiredness as it brings I really love how close they are. They get to share so much with each other. Also I come from a very unsupportive and uninvolved family and I hate that I dont have a family to really share things with. My brother is almost 9 years younger than I am and we have nothing in common. He's a freshman in high school for goodness sake and I've got 2 kids!! lol. Anyway, this is what we really want and despite the fact that our families arent exactly ecstatic about it they'll have to get over it because this is what DH and I really want!!

Also, I made a video a few days ago about my births with our 2 kids. Like a video montage with pics and video... Not sure if any of you are interested but I thought I'd post the link in case you are! As for the PPD and PTSD that I mention, it's virtually gone and several ppl have misinterpreted what I was trying to say. I'm not crazy emotional or freaking out or anything... lol. I'm just pissed at how everything went. Anyway, hope you all enjoy it!!! :-)

http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p...m_medium=embed

Let me know if that link doesn't work. Thanks :-)

[nintendork]

oh Erica your video was beautiful and the end made me cry! you have such a beautiful family! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I am definitely worried about a C-Section and my doctor and I are going to have some serious talks about it!


AFM - today they scheduled my HSP for Friday the 12th at 10:30. Has anyone here had this done? the nurse said i should take Aleve ahead of time for the cramping. Is this going to hurt?

[Sweetmama26]

We got the house that we bid on last night!!!

[bumminbeachbabe]

Erica, I had been in school for one term before we got pregnant with DS. I kept going until the beginning of spring term when I was put in the hospital for pre term labor. I was able to start again when he was about 3 weeks old. Granted I did those classes online so I wouldn't have to worry about pumping, etc. He'll be 2 in May and I have continued to go to school. When he was a baby I didn't do more than 6 credit hours. The past 2 terms I went full time. Now I'm going to be cutting back so I can spend more time with him in the gorgeous weather that I know we'll be getting soon. For us we decided that having a family is important and so is an education. Neither one means you cannot have the other. I hope that it all works out for you.

[OJazzy1]

I totally missed my temp this morning because DS gotup and started jabbering at me about something and I got up half asleep to take care of it, and to let the puppy out, before I remembered I needed to temp,lol.