32 TTC #1 Looking for a buddy

[Jannah K]

I am out

 

[BCass81]

BCass keep us all updated please

I will. I'm trying to stay positive but not expecting anything. I have PMS like symptoms i.e. sore boobs so we will see.

 

[BCass81]

I am out

Oh honey I'm sorry. Stay positive there is always next month.

“When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hang on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.” - Harriet Beecher Stowe

 

[ToughhGal]

Oh Jannah! Im terribly sorry. But a new cycle means a new start. A new opportunity to learn. You are a week or so behind me so maybe if you want we can stick this out?

BCass, Thats always a dead give away for me too. But lately the sore boobs have been coming later in the cycle. They used to come the day or two right after O. Now it comes like a week or two after O. So weird. Any planned days to test?

 

[BCass81]

Oh Jannah! Im terribly sorry. But a new cycle means a new start. A new opportunity to learn. You are a week or so behind me so maybe if you want we can stick this out?

BCass, Thats always a dead give away for me too. But lately the sore boobs have been coming later in the cycle. They used to come the day or two right after O. Now it comes like a week or two after O. So weird. Any planned days to test?

I think I'm just going to wait it out. If I start spotting this week its pretty much a dead giveaway that I'm not pregnant. Its weird I never really had any spotting leading up to my period until I had my ectopic last June. Now I always spot 4 to 5 days leading up to AF. I will only test now if AF doesn't show up. Otherwise I just drive myself nuts and get false hope.

 

[ToughhGal]

Im terribly sorry about that. Its a sign you can concieve though which is always good. Have you ever considered adoption as like a plan C?

I think adoption is more for me.

 

[BCass81]

We haven't really discussed it. Its not something I am opposed to. I think my next step is if I am not pregnant by March(that would be 6 months of trying) then I will go see the OB/GYN and get some medical help in trying to conceive. I know you mentioned you have been trying for a few years. Have you seen any doctors? If so what did they say?

 

[ToughhGal]

The doctors never say anything. They checked my thyroid. All fine. They gave me an ultrasound a year or so ago, only had kidney stones. Which i knew about.Checked me for every sexual disease and infection, vaginitis, yeast infection, all clear of course. I feel they arent looking hard enough. Im pretty sure I have endometriosis.

 

[BCass81]

Have they suggested starting you on clomid or a similar fertility drug or having IVF? Don't give up hope my friend had endometrosis and ended up having 2 healthy boys so it is possible. Maybe look into the cold pressed flax seed oil trick? One tbsp a day mixed into yogurt, cottage cheese or oatmeal. It supposed to be a natural remedy for fertility issues. She swears thats what finally got her pregnant. I just started taking it 2 days ago myself.Its good for your health anyway so it can't hurt to try.

 

[ToughhGal]

Well I was with a previous partner. We didnt have enough money for fertility treatments. He was secretly buying and consuming drugs. We split and no more than a year he had someone else pregnant. You can see where the panic sets in a little at a time. Me and my current OH have only been trying for 4 months so they suggest me and him waiting longer. But thank you for telling me about that! If fertilaid doesnt do the trick ill try that, or maybe blend them. Can you get it from any stores?

 

[BCass81]

Oh wow sorry you had to deal with that. I guess its a good thing that you didnt have a baby with him if he was doing that type of stuff but yea I can see how the panic sets in a bit. I know most doctors say to give it six months with the same partner before you start trying to use fertility drugs so that's normal. Yea you can get it at any health food store. I use the Barleans cold pressed flax seed oil. Its refrigerated so it would be back in the refrigerated section. If you don't have any health food stores near you there's a company called vitacost.com that you can order it online from.

 

[ToughhGal]

I looked it up and it said walgreens carries it. I have a walgreens in walking distance which is super awesome and convenient.

The brand you take, is that the same your friend uses? And again thank you for telling me!

 

[BCass81]

Yes same brand. Just make sure its the actual oil that you can mix in with food and not the capsules. Also make sure its refrigerated and to check the expiration date on it. Most stores are pretty good about taking expired products off the shelf but you never know.

 

[ToughhGal]

Is there something bad about capsules do you know?

 

[BCass81]

Yea the capsules aren't fresh and the oil content is much more processed. Plus Flaxseed oil capsules are not practical either: you'd have to swallow about 12 large capsules to equal just one tablespoon of oil. Look for bottled, organic flaxseed oil that was cold-pressed to minimize the damaging effects of light, oxygen and heat - the label will say. This oil becomes rancid very easily, so only buy oil that comes in an opaque bottle(which Barleans does), has a pressing date less than 4 months old and is kept in the refrigerated section of the store. Put it in the refrigerator as soon as you get home.Don't even think to use it for frying or sautéing, because it degrades quickly when exposed to heat or light. It has a mild nutty taste.The recommended way to take it is in the refrigerated oil form and to mix it with yogurt, cottage cheese, a smoothie or oatmeal(depending on what you prefer). You could even make a salad dressing out of it if you wanted.

 

[ToughhGal]

I will definitely make a trip to the store tomorrow. Hopefully my walgreens carries it. And probably eat it with yogurt. Whats your preference?

 

[BCass81]

Hey ToughhGal I just sent you a PM

 

[Jaybo]

Hi

I'm also 32 and ttc#1 can I join you ladies?

We've been trying for a year with no luck yet! I'm quite new to B&B would love some buddies to share stories with!

 

[BCass81]

Hi

I'm also 32 and ttc#1 can I join you ladies?

We've been trying for a year with no luck yet! I'm quite new to B&B would love some buddies to share stories with!

Hi Jaybo!

Welcome! Of course you can join Have you seen your doctor yet?

 

[Jaybo]

Thanks BCass81,

I've just started seeing my dr. I had inital blood tests before christmas which all came back ok. So that was a bit of a relief! Waiting for DH to go for SA now before we can see a specialist. I'm in the UK so you have to do things in a certain order on the NHS!

How this month going for you? Where are you in your cycle? I'm 8dpo so in the thick of the TWW!!