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[BrandysBabies]

Oh Andie. Dont stay away too long hun. You will be very missed. I am sorry this cycle has been so rough, but you arent out yet. Take the time you need, enjoy your vacation at the casino and come back to us soon! I will miss you!

 

[sanjalica]

Hey ladies, (you guys are awesome and make me smile every time)

Ok so I am VERY overweight. I also have a rectocele and an enterocele so before even TTC I went to see a gyne to ask whether or not we should even try, risks, etc etc. The woman was horrible. From the moment she saw me she just went on and on about my weight. Then when she saw that I'm on anitdepressants she started to question me like a 4 year old... "do you think you should be having a child in your state? are you married? are you happily married? what does he do? do you get out at all? (meaning she thinks I'm just a fat slob that sits on the couch and eats all day? yeah)

Oh yeah, this was all on the second floor of the building I work in (at the hospital) so when she asked if I do anything I said yes I work up on the fifth floor and she said "oh, do you clean?" at that point I laughed, stood up and got my stuff and as I was walking out said "No actually I run the diabetes clinic. Bye!" As I was going back to my office all I could think was that I was the fattest person IN THE WORLD that ever wanted a baby. That's how low she made me feel.

When I went to see my family doctor about it and told him what had happened he said not to pay any attention to that woman. He said he only had one question for me "Do you get your period every month?" I said yes and he said "So then go home and have fun!!"

So, I have a bit of a stupid question... stupid question because I don't know if it's just one of those things that everyone knows or what. Ok so if you get your period every month, does that mean you are ovulating and that there actually is an egg dropping?

I'm confused. Maybe you left out some pertinent details, but it doesn't sound as though she was asking you weight-specific questions. According to what you posted, she seemed to be asking you "are you ready to have a baby?" specific questions which I think is rather responsible of her. I would think her "In your state" comment meant "in your current situation." Not as "in your current fatass cow condition." That not only includes your physical health, but also your mental health, your relationship, your financial stability, etc. Those are all things most responsible folks take into consideration before TTC. Or maybe I'm just being naive. I'm 5'4" and was 195 pre-pregnancy and my OB has yet to mention anything at all about my weight. I have a feeling that will change today though (and rightly so!!) because I think I've gained too much weight so far.

To answer your question, no, just because you have a regular period does not mean you ovulate every month. For example, most women have a very regular period on birth control but never ovulate at all while taking it. The same could be true if you aren't on birth control. I think the best way to be sure you're ovulating is to chart your basal temps & use opks.

Maybe I should have been more specific... I went to see her to talk to her about the condition I have, NOT my weight. I understand and am completely aware of the fact that it IS her job to ask these specific questions but it was the manner in which she did so and how she made me feel. I'm not an expert in this but I'm pretty sure your gyne is someone you should feel comfortable with.

 

[StarlitHome]

come back soon Andie, we love you But have a lovely break

 

[BrandysBabies]

Speaking of taking breaks, has anyone heard from Bunnigrl? She has been gone quite a while and I had been thinking about her.

 

[Wannabe Mommy]

Hi again, introduced myself a while ago then lurked around rather than posting!

I'm on day 126 of this cycle so it's been a while, had a hormone panel done and testosterone is high, go a scan on Friday but docs say it's pretty likely I have PCOS.

I refuse to let it get me down though so weightwatchers is my new friend and I'm gonna shift the flab to kick start the ovaries!

Betty, Francesca is absolutely beautiful, after reading about you for so long I'm really glad for you and wish you and your family all the luck in the world!

 

[Mustang_Love]

Speaking of taking breaks, has anyone heard from Bunnigrl? She has been gone quite a while and I had been thinking about her.

I've been thinking the same. Bunni we want you back!!!


Andella, enjoy your break but please don't stay away too long!!! You are an important part of this thread

 

[LaraJJ]

Andie - enjoy your break hun, but don't stay away too long, we'll miss you

I've wondered where Bunni is too, hope all is ok with her.

So I'm 8dpo today, and I had some red tinged CM last night and this morning - could this be IB?!!!!! Either that or I'm just checking my cervix too much - I'm gonne limit myself to once a day!!!! Also had really bad cramps on my right side when I was in bed last night, felt like achy period type pain - but its way too early! I had to get up and take some paracetamol at like 1am

So much for me trying not to symptom spot this cycle, LOL

 

[EmmyReece]

fingers crossed it is ib hun and that all the cramps are a good sign

Still no sign whatsoever of af making an appearance here, I'm kinda scared that it's because I've put some weight on again, so I'm really concentrating on the diet and exercise this week to see if that helps

 

[LaraJJ]

Thanks Emmy, I can google it all I want but at the end of the day - all I can do is be patient!!

Have you thought about taking Agnus Castos or Soy? I don't know too much about them myself but have come across others on here who swear by them to regulate cycles and encourage ovulation. Might be worth looking into it?!

 

[LaraJJ]

Also, I found out last night that my best friend is pregnant again!! Her first is now 3 and was an accident - she got pg while on the pill right around the time her Grandpa died so she thinks she may have accidently missed her pill. The second was planned, but happened 2 weeks after they started trying!! She is now almost 1. So now she is pregnant again, another accident while being on the pill - she had a stomach bug but they used condoms, although apparently not for long enough!! She has no idea how far along she is, she thinks probably about 10 weeks - she found out 2 weeks ago and is waiting for a scan.

Bless her, she felt really bad about telling me as she knows we're trying - but I am genuinely happy for her. I love her kids to bits and am excited about another one. She said it herself, it just feels so unfair that some people are super fertile while others struggle. But that is life I guess!!

But, if I am pregnant this cycle we would only be 6 weeks or so apart - how amazing would that be if I'm pregnant with my best friend

 

[EmmyReece]

that is a true friend who cares about your feelings when she has something like that to share with you. and yep it would be amazing to be pregnant at the same time as her, such an amazing journey to share with her

I've been taking soy, this cycle and last cycle ... I do have a tub of agnus castus which I could start taking

 

[LaraJJ]

Thanks Emmy - she is pretty great, we've been bffs for 13 years now! I know she wants me to get pregnant so badly, especially now!! Here's hoping I've got some good news for her

Has the soy made any difference for you?

 

[EmmyReece]

well it did last cycle, but this one has just been completely crazy

I'm feeling more upbeat about everything, I've got my new scales and yes I have put weight on, but not as much as I thought I had yesterday lol, so I'm still on course for losing my weight by december before we book our holiday ... just keeping everything crossed we're booking it for me Chris and a baby

 

[sma1588]

lara- thats so nice of her to think of your feelings too. that would be sooo cool for u guys to go through it all togather then the babies could play togather later. well u never know u could get ure bfp this month its been a pretty good month for alot of people as far as getting there bfp even when we all thought we were out! so keep ure head up and hope for the best! hopefully next month is the same as this one ass far as bfps

 

[StarlitHome]

man... my gag reflex is super-ultra-sensitive right now. Was brushing my teeth and tripped it...
Nothing actually in my stomach to throw up but I was dry-heaving which was awful.
Now my throat and head hurt.

 

[LittleSpy]

man... my gag reflex is super-ultra-sensitive right now. Was brushing my teeth and tripped it...
Nothing actually in my stomach to throw up but I was dry-heaving which was awful.
Now my throat and head hurt.

Yep, brushing my teeth is what always nearly got me. I did gag a few times with my m/s and it was ALWAYS when brushing my teeth. I nearly cried just thinking about having to do it every morning. Wasn't as bad brushing them at night.

 

[sma1588]

i need to go the dentist and have fillings done but im afraid of getting sick while there doing them

 

[BrandysBabies]

I am so tired! I went to bed at 11pm last night and didnt wake up tiol 11:30 this morning. and I still feel like I could take a nap. On top of that I am queezy already, and my head is killing me. Of course giving up caffine, cigarettes, and sugar all in one day probably hasnt helped! Lol! Mind you , I am not complaining. I will take every symptom that is thrown at me. I am just thrilled to be PG!

Babydust to all my girls! I hope and pray you will be joining us soon.

 

[sma1588]

i know the feeling on the tired part, i hate that part but it will probly be one of the better parts....im able to stay awake a little more now though but still need a nap during the day. im trying to give up the sodas and sugars but thats all i want right now other than chips, yes i know its bad but nothing sounds good at all

 

[andella95]

Hey....I'm not supposed to be on here...but please go look in the test gallery at my most recent pic. I am ultra confused!