Falling into Bajingo Juice: TTC #1 in our 30s - October 2011 - Page 5

[lilacvioletiris]

Saw my regular doctor yesteday.  I had had thyroid work done a few years ago, when I had unexplained tiredness, but it was normal and it turned out I was dealing with depression following my father's death.  We agreed to check the thyroid one more time just to be sure nothing had changed.  She wasn't too concerned about my low temps or "long waiting to ovulate".  She suggested losing 20 pounds to kick things up a bit since I am overweight.  She suggested waiting until just before my next annual gyno exam is to be scheduled and if I am not pregnant by then, I just have to call her and she will refer me directly to the infertility specialist.  Basically, she said, whatever you want me to do, I will do.  She had her first baby at 39 and her second at 42.

Off to work.  I will catch up with the thread tonight.

[TickleToes]

Will catch up tonight... have been insanely busy. As usual.

Temp went down a little, but not enough to be alarmed about yet. Not sure what to make of it.

[Calycanth]

TickleToes, when are you planning to test? Do your LPs typically last longer than 14 days?

Catheleni, it's so good to hear from you! I've been thinking about you. I'm sorry your teaching situation is so stressful this year.  

Thanks for all the love, everybody.  I seriously don't know what I would do without you guys. I'm still waiting to hear back about my betas and still testing every morning in an attempt to convince myself that this is actually happening. The lines seem to be getting darker, so that's good. 

[mexilady]

Cal- Congrats on your BFP! Fantastic news! Hope you hear good numbers from the betas!

Tickle- Keep us updated, perhaps it is time to poas?!

Lilac- It sounds like you have a supportive Dr. who is willing to take you seriously, and let you decide how you want to proceed. I went in for a physical this last week and my Dr. told me she is not too concered (6 moths actively trying), but she also knows how anxiety provoking this whole process can be and wrote an order for dh to have a semen analysis as a starting point. I kind of wanted her to not be worried, but I really do appreciate that I don't have to convince her to utilize resources that may be really helpful to us.

AFM- Dh dropped of his semen sample at the lab yesterday and now I am dying to find out the results! I keep telling myself that even if the results are not so good they are not set in stone and there are many natural ways that we can boost up the numbers. In the meantime, I am 10DPO and expecting AF this friday. Good times. You ladies rock. Let's see more good news on this thread!

[Thebyr]

Originally Posted by meander 

TT: I am totally stalking you but I am not going to say ANYTHING else because I feel like I might jinx you. Not a word.

Thebyr: I have acid reflux and have been on omeprazole for....8 years now? Nothing else was able to control it, and not taking anything turned out to be impossible for me. I concieved, carried and am now BFing on it with no issues that could possibly be attributed to the omeprazole. Alaric is 3 months old now, happy and healthy after a scary birth (meds were never a factor; I had an amniotic fluid infection.)

You may have a completely different story...but I just wanted to say that not everybody can realistically manage to be completely med-free (for pregnancy or otherwise) and it can be OKAY to take drugs--if you really do need them. I struggled a lot with accepting that. But honestly, the heartburn got so bad during my pregnancy (hormones mess with everything!) even with the omeprazole that I thought it wasn't helping--and when I tried stopping it I couldn't eat at all for days...I could barely tolerate water. Not an ideal situation at all. Anyway. It worked *for me*.

Again, you will have your own challenges, and I hope you can find a way to deal with your AR in a way that's comfortable and healthy for your stomac I h AND your peace of mind.

Thank you so much for sharing that. I'm trying zantac now but it doesn't work nearly as good as the omeprazole and I'm not even preggers yet.. So - I can only imagine what indigestion could be like when I actually am. But at least I know that you were ok - and maybe if I do have to be on it, I'll be okay too. It's one thing to hear your doc say - "you'll be fine." A lot better to hear a mother say - "We're fine!"

[Thebyr]

Originally Posted by PoorUglyHappy   Thebyr - I have a good friend with acid reflux.  She found out after years of suffering that it was just allergies.   But she was allergic to everything.  As long as she avoids gluten, sugar and dairy she doesn't get any reflux. 

you know.. I often think about this too.. I probably do need a gluten free diet. I could even give up sugar... but I'm probably 99% sure that I'd die without Dairy.. but that my health would improve tenfold. It sucks when you know what to do for your body and just don't do it.. You're probably right and I should start taking those things out of my diet asap.

[krunchyk]

Dana - Welcome! I hope your time here is short and sweet.

Andaluza - Thanks for the words of encouragement.  I ovulated and am super excited when it happens every 30-35 days.  Feels like a HUGE accomplishment.  Go ovaries!

TT - Crossing my fingers! 

PUH - I hear you about the stress. I came across a number of books that discussed starting a family and working towards tenure.  Now that sounds stressful.  I am focusing on taking things day by day and not transferring degree stress to unemployment stress or baby-making stress.  It is easier to write it than to live it!  My partner and I also moved across the country to the OC last year, but in our case it was for his job. My career goals don't currently include joining the ranks at a university, so if you know anyone in LA looking for a policy analyst, I'm on the market!

As an aside, depending on how my cycle plays out in the next two weeks, I am thinking of investing in a fertility yoga DVD.  Has anyone purchased a DVD?  Would you recommend it?

Have a great day!

[Thebyr]

Welcome dana!

I'm new too. We're waiting until next month to start trying. I've gotten a lot of info from these ladies already.

[iixivboots]

Thanks for all the experiences and support with the HSG, everyone. It was actually completely painless for me. I did take 4 advil about 45 mins before. The worst part was lying on the cold table. Doc said both tubes are open and didn't even feel the dye at all, just a bit of pressure when they inserted the catheter. i was relieved to have a female doc and tech.

So anyway, back to idea that there's nothing wrong and we "should" be getting pregnant. CD9, probably 10 or so more days until I even O. Sigh

Caly, update us with those betas when you get 'em! Hope you're feeling better.

TT, still crossing my fingers!

xoxo

[Thebyr]

Originally Posted by andaluza 

Thebyr, those are the prenatals I've been taking. They seem to be agreeing with me. I don't have experience with acid reflux, but it sounds horrible. Sorry you have to deal with .

Thank you. Hopefully the AR will ease up.

Which prenatals - the gummies or the citranatal 90?

[Bel718]

I can't say it enough, but a million times over.  No matter if I've known you for a few weeks or the year I've been on here, you ladies have all helped me through this!  I'm still a lurkin!

Amygirl - AF usually comes right after my temp drop and has every cycle except for when I took Prometrium. I think it works to extend LP.  I know its hard, but you will get that BFP.

CALY!!!!!!!!!    YAY!

Boots - Thanks!  I'm feeling good so far.  I'm such a pessimist I can't wait until I am not so nervous about everything.  I'm a goofball...  I agree with RosieL about going with your intuition.  Go with your gut!  As for the Metformin, I know it sucks, but my RE has me on it and apparently will stop once we see a heartbeat - I'm not even close to being diabetic.  It helps PCOS but I was taking it before he even gave me that diagnosis.  Take it before bed - I usually do and I don't feel too horrible.  Glad your HSG went well!  That's awesome news! 

Hello to everyone - sorry for lack of personals but DH is on my case. Man I wish I could be online in bed. 

Welcome to the new ladies! and Hello everyone!

[TickleToes]

Okay, life has temporarily slowed down... so I'm playing catch-up (and NOT writing my classroom newsletter)!

PUH - I hope your camping trip was just what you needed. Try to hang onto that hope.
 

Cathelini - Wow... you've got it rough with that many kiddos and no aid. Its awful that they are packed in like that. How does the administration expect you to be able to adequately serve that many young children at once?! It appalls me that there are so many safeguards and good practices in early childhood education and they are thrown right out the window once the kids hit kindergarten. If a ration of 10:1 is ideal for four year olds, it makes no sense whatsoever that they'd jump to a ration of 28:1 when they are five. Sorry, I just got all mad for you! Sending you a really BIG hug and hoping that everything (work and otherwise) starts looking up for you soon.

Krunchy - Good to see you back! Congrats on the degree!
 

Dana - Welcome! I'm sure you'll find this group as supportive as I have in the last year.

 

Caly - I love hearing that those test lines are getting darker. Yay!

Boots - I'm glad that the HSG went well and was painless. It must be both a relief and a frustration to be back at the drawing board. Sending you lots of .

AFM - I'm 14 DPO, my temp dropped slightly this morning, but is still around 98 and still above average. My LP rarely goes longer than 14 DPO. Its fairly consistent. I did POAS yesterday morning, but it was negative. I don't usually pee on sticks until AF is due, but have never had a positive before 16 DPO... and that was faint, when I had it. So I don't know what to think or expect tomorrow. I'm a bit stressed about it. My chart has never mislead me before. But between the negative test and the previous losses, I'm struggling with hope and fear. Thanks for all of the well wishes, please keep those fingers crossed. I think I'll be severely disappointed if my temp drops and AF shows up.
 

[danadavis108]

Thebyr- I've been gluten free and dairy free for years. When my naturopath first suggested it I was devastated! If you try an elimination diet for 3 weeks or so, then add dairy back in 3 times a day for 3 days, you'll get a very clear idea of how your body responds to dairy. Maybe you won't be sensitive to it. Or maybe you'll find out that you can handle cheese but not milk, or something like that. When I'm really good about my diet, I actually feel like crap when I eat what I'm not supposed to. Then it supports my habit of not eating dairy and wheat because I don't want to feel ill. Plus, avoiding food sensitivities and allergies actually helps with fertility, reduces inflammation, as well as prevents food sensitivities in your baby. What better motivation could there be, than for the welfare of your baby. Or, in our nonpreggo cases, baby-to-be. Best of luck to you! I have tons of recipes and ideas if that would help

Everyone- Thanks so much for the warm welcome. I'm so happy to have found this community!

I'm 10 DPO and so crabby today! I can't figure out if it's PMS, the full moon, or pregnancy hormones. I guess I'll find out in a few days. It' so weird to not want AF, when for so many years DH and I welcomed AF each month. How quickly things change.

[Bel718]

TickleToes - and keeping my !

[TickleToes]

Another dip... perhaps AF will come tomorrow. I'm not hopeful anymore... didn't bother to use that stick.

[reelala]

eep I'm so behind.

MexiLady did you get your results back?  I hope it is good news.  I hope awful AF has stayed away...

Thebyr I hear you on the dairy - I love my milk and cheese.  Maybe giving up sugar to start with might be easier.  Although really non of it is 'easy' 

KK I keep thinking about ordering a fertility yoga DVD too!  If you do order please let me know if you like it.  For now I am doing bikram 1x per week which really does seem to destress me.

Boots great that everything looks so good but it must be frustrating about the 'should' i can't even begin to know where you're coming from - seriously you are one strong lady.  I'm frustrated about TTC for 2 months.  You are such an inspiration.

TT keeping my fingers crossed for you - you so deerve this

Dana when is AF due?  I hope she never comes!

AFM CD7 and my temps look pretty consistent with other months. According to FF Sunday starts my *most fertile* time. I'm trying not to take any meds for this massive cold I have because I am nervous about them messing with my CM. Have any others tried Mucinex for increased CM and know when in your cycle you should start taking it??

[Thebyr]

dana -

you're right I should most certainly try an elimination diet. The funny thing is - I've been vegan before and am usually do a vegetarian diet every other year. I don't know why I'm fighting eating right.

reelala - yes - it's all so hard. But dana is right - I need to buckle down and do it.

I read about chia seeds on the boards a few days ago and so far so good. I took half a pill of zantac yesterday at 2pm and two doses of the seeds (9pm last night and 9am this morning) and I'm doing fine.. I've even eaten.. so maybe, just maybe this will work this time.

I'm excited - but I've been let down before with natural remedies and not so natural remedies.. so we'll see.

Tickle - I'm still holding out hope for you. *hugs*

[calpurnia7]

TickleToes - keeping my fingers crossed for you!

Thebyr - I'm vegetarian and I take ground chia seeds every day.  I mix them into my greens powder, and they are fabulous.  No burping or other reactions, and I find that overall I have more energy.

AFM - at CD 10, fertile days start this Saturday, so I'm getting ready for a hopefully productive cycle.  I've been drinking green tea every day and am continuing with the folic acid.  Temps spiked the other morning and I didn't temp yesterday.  When I woke up, the power was out, so I couldn't see the stupid thermometer.   Today, temps were back down in the normal range.  If anyone's interested in stalking my chart, here's the link (not sure how to upload here): http://www.fertilityfriend.com/ttc/index.php?interface=1

I think I'm going to try taking an O test this month.  How does that work, i.e. when should I take it, etc?

[catheleni]

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[Thebyr]

Cal7 - guess I should look up greens powder. *giggle* How do you grind them?

Hi! Cathe!