January 2013 TWW Thread - Page 12

[MamaMash]

Hi dahlia!! There's not as much activity on the DDC forum. Kinda sad lol. But I've been checking up on all of you 😀I'm doing well. Getting more nauseated by the day. I had a third hcg beta and my number went from 3000 to 11500 in 4 days. Pretty high considering I was exactly 5 weeks when I got it done. I am not scared its twins. I just know its not. Call it mothers intuition 😉 I'm so excited for you this cycle. It sounds like you have an awesome plan! I didn't temp our first month ttc but I did the second month and got my BFP. So there's that. I just liked seeing when I actually ovulated. It was nice to know my body was working. I miss talking to you everyday but I'll be checking in on you often 😃

Hi everyone else! Lots of baby dust!! 👶

[jjh5351]

Suzie!!!!' HUGE FOR REAL BFP!!!' Mine wasn't visible at all I'm sooo jealous!

Dahlia I'm doing ok. Still nervous. We will see what happens thanks for checking! How are you girl?

Also I agree with Katie. I'm a total vitex believer. I took it last month and had my first BFP ever even if it maybe doesn't pan out I Still know it may be doing something. As far as fertilitea I would almost rather just take the supplements included rather than choke down tea but I am picky haha! I tried preseed and have read great reviews! Can't hurt, right? definitely try the tincture if you try vitex I've heard it's a lot more potent. My only question for you before trying it- are you regular as far as AF and ovulating? If you are I would suggest maybe looking for another option because it can REALLY screw up your cycles!

[dahlia810]

Will fertilitea screw up my cycle? It seems to have settled into a pretty even 28-30 day routine. I definitely don't want to lose the regularity!

MamaMash I'm glad you're doing well other than the nausea! Feel free to pm me any time! I miss talking to you too!

[chuord]

Originally Posted by Livnkadesmom 

Are u hyper or hypo thyroid? I am hypo and have been fighting to get my levels down for 3 years. Really concerns me for when I get pregnant? I read to much on the Internet.

Livn - I'm not either, according to natural therapists I was just depleted from health issues... Sorry I'm not much help - have you tried doing something like kinesiology to see if there's a 'easy' way to solve it? I've had heaps of my minerals balanced through that, migraines reduced from every day to one or two a month... I'm a big fan coz of my success (despite my dh is a doctor lol)
http://www.purplehousenaturaltherapies.com.au/
That's the website - then go to grada's blog... They do their research fairly thoroughly lol and the Himalayan salt is tasty - weird right!

[Livnkadesmom]

Churod- I will have to check that out. I would love to find some natural ways to control it. I hate having to take a prescription med everyday.

AFM- I am 8 DPO, and even though I swore I would not do this, I am symptom checking everything. Been very nauseous today but I keep telling myself it could be pre-AF. I want to be okay if I am not preggo but I know I will be disappointed. Really want to stay grounded because I refuse to test until AF is late!

[chuord]

Livn - It seems that most of us are symptom watching lol, even when trying not to! If it makes you feel any better - for the last 5 days or more instead of having a life I have been on pregnancy websites or this forum... I'm with you they could mean anything!

Lol for everyones entertainment my symptoms are dizziness - which is not new to me as I have vestibular migraines (dizzy and pain - yay!) however this dizzy came without the travel sickness which is unusual. Exhaustion from the time of O, an emotional softness and loving to DH - coupled with a desire to keep him happy (so not normal lol!) Combined enhanced hunger and bouts of nausea if tummy empty, heaps of gas, indigestion. My urine seems to be more yellow, and I walke up every night to go to the toilet lol. Oh and best of all (not) I keep craving meat??!! I eat protein with every meal for my health but could happily avoid meat normally.... worse than that I have craved and eaten McDonalds, twice since O (triple cheeseburger to make it worse!) and I normally won't go near the place. Rofl, my husband however can eat pretty much a whole chook at one sitting! Our friend when pregnant with her son became lactose tolerant for the pregnancy (her husband loves milk stuff), so I keep wondering... Lunch today was honey soy chicken wings and a veggie juice.

Well I hope that gives all of you stressed out ladies a laugh because I have been laughing a lot... then back to the websites to check if theres a way to check early again.... (already have had 2 negative ones lol)

....oh and did I mention the panic about delivery if I am pregnant? See basket case and proud

[Sithijaya Adams]

Hi!  According to Fit Pregnancy, you count from the first day of your last period.
 

[Livnkadesmom]

Churod- how many DPO are u?

Talk about emotional...I cried during Biggest Loser last night. To my defense, there are some pretty sad stories on there. Just seemed to hit extra hard last night! Again, could just be pre-AF (have to keep telling myself that!).

[jjh5351]

Dahlia- do you ovulate? I have a decently regular AF cycle but I don't ovulate or I don't ovulate on a regular cycle at least. I think vitex is one of the main ingredients in fertilitea and a lot of people say it really messed up their cycles just make sure you read some reviews because I could be way off. I'm sorry I could be missing where you said this but how long have you been TTC? Sometimes your body works extra hard after a mc to make a really stable environment for a baby and if you haven't been TTC that long maybe try again naturally this month (since you're probably almost to BD time!) and then really research have you been to the doctor at all?

Chuord- you sound like me! I got a faint positive but it seems like it made my symptoms worse!!

Livn- oh no!!!!! I missed BL!!! Ugh so upset now lol I'm sure I would have been bawling!

[Serenyd]

Congrats Suzie!

Tested this AM with a wondfo, and nothing. CD 27 and no AF yet. Temps still high. Trying to decide whether to try a FRER or wait until Wed and see if AF shows up. I only have 2 left and kinda want to save them since they are more expensive. 

[jjh5351]

Sereny- I'm with you. Trying to save my last frer. I think if I am still getting positives on those by next Monday ill call the doctor

[Lovely357]

Hi! New here. I started drinking an herbal tea and taking coconut oil (was advised by my physician). I started about 4 weeks ago. I had great ewcm on Christmas Eve and that's when I ovulated. I'm now 3 days late, but got a bfn yesterday. Hoping for the best, but I have a lot of af symptoms. Testing again Friday if af doesn't show. Good luck to everyone!

[SparkleMaman]

Congrats Suzie and jjh!! I hope our BFPs keep rolling through January/February! Fx for all of you waiting to know

[devilish]

I got a Bitty Faint Positive this morning. Trying not to hold my breathe until I get a second more sure response. Getting an FRER this afternoon for testing tomorrow morning.

[Livnkadesmom]

Originally Posted by jjh5351 

Livn- oh no!!!!! I missed BL!!! Ugh so upset now lol I'm sure I would have been bawling!

It was really good! There is another episode tonight.

Devilish- that is so exciting! Congrats!

[Becky8824]

Hi ladies! Looks like I'm officially out. Bfn and finally can tell AF is starting. Waiting 21 minutes to call the doctor. Maybe I O'd later and the sperm was gone since we did an iui and couldn't have sex. Hmm

[dahlia810]

I'm sorry Becky hugs!

jj yes I ovulate... I expect to O in 5-7 days. good info about the tea! thanks!

[jjh5351]

Dahlia I am trying to thin of other things I have read about that are good for just general fertility health. Ill let you know if I think of something

[SparkleMaman]

Becky I'm so sorry!! BOO!! I was really rooting for you, mama!! I am thinking October babies for us - perfect timing for a peaceful pregnancy. We're gonna get big and round and beautiful together for Fall deliveries.

Dahlia I hear you about the OPKs, it took me a few months to really get the hang of reading them and now I use the Wondfos, as they're so cheap, twice a day as I approach O. It has given me a clearer picture of what's going on and has helped me feel confident about my own perceived signs/symptoms around O. As for generally good for fertility, I assume you take a Prenatal Vitamin and Omega Fatty Acids are excellent. Barleans makes a great smoothie, available in refrigerator section of grocery/whole foods/natural foods stores - http://www.barleans.com/omega-swirl.asp  I use the Total Omega Vegan Swirl 3-6-9 Supplement. I'm not sure I'd advise starting other supplements without consulting a naturopath.

MamaMash Miss ya'!! So glad you're feeling mostly well. Hows your DD? Fully recovered yet?

Fx Devilish!!

Livn, Sithijaya and Lovely!! And greetings to anyone I inadvertently missed!!

AFM I feel refilled, back to half full Mamas!! Thanks again for all the wonderful supportive words and kind pick me ups. I'm trying out temping this month, started this morning (CD 4). Feeling good about it! Happy Monday

[Becky8824]

Thanks sparkle. You know I have always wanted to paint my belly like a pumpkin and dress as Juno or a bun in the oven for Halloween . But I have the WORST cramps ever!!!!! I'm so uncomfortable. I just took a hot shower. Gonna eat something small and take an ibuprofen. Don't want to eat anything that will make me bloated. Omg seriously ladies I'm sooooooooooooo uncomfortable I must be in pain. It looked like I was drunk writing this post I had so many errors.