Aussies trying to get duffered aged 20+ !!!

[Maddy40]

I used to have terrible pain & bleeding issues too, from my teens until mid-30s. I used to travel a lot for work and had to plan my trips and meetings around the need for very regular access to toilets.

I kept telling the doctors when I got my pap smears, but since my Mum has heavy bleeding they always said it was just a family trait. One day I was on the treadmill and almost blacked out from a searing pain in my lower back. I ended up having a scan that showed "something" pressing on a nerve. Turned out I had a massive fibroid dangling inside my uterus. Because it was internal it was only a day surgery to remove it and I have never had any pain or heavy bleeding since.

The specialist said internal fibroids often go undetected because docs can't feel them when they do the external exam (unlike some endo adhesions), and they don't cause many other symptoms. Also they weren't detected/treated until quite recently, so my mother had no idea her heavy bleeds were caused by fibroids until she was in her 50s. Until then it was just an "inherited problem" instead of a treatable condition.

Okay rant over... Can you tell I'm still sooo angry that I lost a big chunk of my life to pain when there was NO need at all. Grrrr.....

 

[Trying2b2mums]

Maddy- thats terrible!! I can understand your frustration! I'm glad you now have had it removed and can live comfortably!! I've had scans and such, no fibroids, well a tiny little one that was found when we were trying to figure out why i wasnt falling pregnant, but they said it was tiny that it wouldnt interfere with anything and actually most likely will go away during pregnancy. It can be rather annoying though when the doctors dont listen, we know our body better than anyone! Glad you finally got an answer!!

 

[ginny83]

I have heavy long periods too

They're not painful and to be honest they don't sound as heavy as what you've described, but it lasts for about 8 days and then a couple of days of spotting. Obviously doesn't stop me from getting BFPs, but they're not nice to have.

When I was in highschool I had a 21 day cycle with AF lasting 7 days. I had to go on the pill as I became anemic, once I went off the pill it turned into a normal 28 day cycle.

 

[SJayne22]

Yeah I feel your pain ladies! I had to combine pads and tampax quite a few times as it was that bad! The fibroid problem sounds scary, I've had ultrasounds of my uturus and ovaries which was clear, would it have shown up on that?

Feeling negative about no symptoms today apart from a few sharp twinges last night that woke me up but no spotting so don't know if that could have been implantation?

 

[Trying2b2mums]

Ginny- not fun!! Mine are quite short these days, used to be more like 6 days of AF, but now about 4 days, but all heavy and one or two of those are spent in bed or being sick to my stomach!!! Glad to have a break for the time being! I was anaemic as well, (now take iron and try to eat more red meat, but not my fav) tried the pill, but never took it regularly so gave up after one month!
Jayne- yes, they would have shown up on ultrasounds, doesnt sound like you have to be worried about it! I got sharp twinges, pulling/tugging and no implantation spotting so stay positive, ya never know, until shows up!

 

[Pauls_angel]

Hi ladies - I hope you have all had wonderful days

Newbie I can't believe you are getting up at 6am on a Sunday - do you not like sleeping in?! LOL - at least it means I can stalk your chart early - will be looking out for those cross hairs!

I don't mean to rub it in but I have never had period pain - I do have very long periods though which last for 8-13 days with at least 3-5 very heavy days in the middle - not very fun but can't complain about the lack of pain - my iron is quite low though as a result - am in the lowest normal range (10).

I'll be 6dpo tomorrow - they say implantation usually happens between 6-12dpo so I'll be on the look out for symptoms from now on. Haven't really had any so far other than ov pains.

Xx

 

[Pauls_angel]

LLPM I'm sorry that got you! Really praying you have a May baby! Yay for longer LP though!! Xx

 

[Trying2b2mums]

Angel- that is a loooong AF!!!! Not surprised your iron is low too, hoping you get a break from those soon too!!! I've been awaiting you implantation [dip] and sooo excited, your chart just looks like its screaming bfp! Crossing everything for you [and DH] this month!!!!

 

[Rosie_PA]

Hi Ladies! Hope everyone is having a fabulous day! I'm having some good AF cramps today so I'm sure she'll be here by tomorrow! having some yummy and getting ready to go boating today so at least I have that to look forward to!! I really shouldn't complain because my AF usually isn't bad at all and it sounds like some of you ladies really have it rough!!!

Ginny and Trying 2- I am so excited for your scans!!! I bet you can't wait!!

Trying2- I was thinking and maybe the reason you got your BFP so soon is because there are 2 bubbas in your belly!!! Wouldn't that be awesome!!!

Angel- Sorry house hunting was a bust, I agree that your perfect house is waiting for you!!! As soon as you walk in you will "just know"

Newbie- hearing about all of your activities makes me feel like a lazy bum!!! Maybe if I set my alarm to get up early and temp I'll have the urge to start using my elliptical!!!

Hope you ladies all have a good day/night!!

 

[Pauls_angel]

Rosie - good call about 2mums and possible twins - how exciting - I say bring on that scan!

DH said to me tonight "are you on that pregnancy site AGAIN?" I said "you don't understand I have to check in with my ladies, stalk their charts and update them on my day!" he said "sometimes I think you love those ladies more than me!" I said "no way bubba I love no one more than you but they are a close second!" this site is that addicting that I jump on every free second - my poor paulie is feeling a wee bit neglected! Oops! He then overheard me chatting to mum about temping and cervical mucus and decided he is glad I have you lot to chat about that stuff with as he is definitely not interested in hearing how stretchy my cm is each day! LOL

 

[Melainey]

Hello my lovlies

Not much to catch up on thank god hehehe

LLPM - Sorry Af got you we will get that eggy this month
I never really have long heavy periods anymore! Used to be crippled as a kid but have grown out of them thank jaysus haha!!! Mine are generally only 4/5 days long and pretty lihgt

xx

 

[Trying2b2mums]

Well, well Rosie and Angel - i hope you two are also offering your child minding services You two would be about the third or fourth that have 'wished' twins upon us! There is no history in my family, or donors family, no added fertility or hormones, so chances are slim to none. That being said it would almost be an ideal situation and I wouldnt hate it, although OH isn't thrilled about the idea But we want two, and that would allow us to be done without bothering donor again and without me getting any older So happy either way but doubtful!
Rosie- when is AF due for you?? fx that she doesnt show, but if so just jump back in and and join the may baby club in here!!!
Angel- Loving your dh right now, had to read outloud to OH and she said she didnt blame him for being glad you have us, I think she's glad I have you all too. Can get a little much at times, but we love it!! Those DH, DF, AND OHs should be thrilled we found each other, imagine if they were our sole outlet

 

[Rosie_PA]

Angel- my DH definitly is glad we found each other!!! He is not interested in any parts of any type of mucous!!! Hahaha

Trying2- is due tomorrow or Monday, feels more like tomorrow. I am hoping August is my lucky month and I get to share my may birthday!!!!! Twins for u would be such a blessing!!!! Fx'd!!!!

 

[Trying2b2mums]

Angel- my DH definitly is glad we found each other!!! He is not interested in any parts of any type of mucous!!! Hahaha

Trying2- is due tomorrow or Monday, feels more like tomorrow. I am hoping August is my lucky month and I get to share my may birthday!!!!! Twins for u would be such a blessing!!!! Fx'd!!!!

Those poor DH's So thankful for BnB!!! And all hail ANGEL for starting this thread!!!

Rosie- i'm sending a to all of Pittsburgh to make sure you're covered! But would be nice to share your birthday month, I share mine with my mum, i'm 13th and she's backward being the 31st, kinda fun!!! At this point, if all goes well ours will share with 2 of my best friends! Thanks, I think, for your twin blessing! You lot will probably be the first to know, but gimme a few weeks to find out,

Going to , very excitedly - clean sheets - my absolute fav!!!! Have a fabulous day Rosie, enjoy your boating!!! The rest of you, most already sleeping, bc its 1am, hope you slept well, temped early, charted immediately, and have a great Sunday

 

[Pammy31]

ok ladies i have a bbt thermometer when is the best time to start temping?

 

[Pauls_angel]

Good morning lovely ladies!

Pammy i would start temping tomorrow as soon as you wake up doesnt matter that it is mid cycle as it will still give you great data - make sure when you set up your chart on FF that you put it in your signature so we can all stalk!

AFM still no real symptoms - although am a little gassy haha: TMI). 6dpo and temp is up again! Woohoo!

Another lovely day in Sydney today! Newbie hopefully that means it wasn't too chilly when you got up at 6am... I am off to stalk your chart right now!

Everyone else I hope your Sunday is amazing... I'll be snoozing for another 30mins or so then off to church then off to the country and regional living expo at rosehill racecourse (we'd love to live in the country so go to the expo every year) then home to pack a few boxes then off to friends for dinner - they have a gorgeous 7month old that I can't wait to cuddle - clucky much!

 

[LLPM]

Morning ladies, well a quick question? I know you're supposed to count CD1 as the day with "full flow" and not spotting, but yesterday even though I was bleeding it was a teeny amount and light pinkish and it was only after 4:30pm. I woke up with a "smudge" on my pad and only started bleeding properly once I got in the shower this morning. What do you reckon, would yesterday be CD1 or today? Hmmmm.
I never had bad periods...my sister had awful periods and would have days off school, she would be doubled up in pain and sit on the toilet for hours while bleeding, my mum was the same so I'm glad I didn't inherit that!! BUT I will warn you that once you've had a baby they get worse, cramps etc, i found my uterus is much more sensitive, but I also have a retroverted uterus since Maggie so I get insane gas pain during my period. Lol!!

Pammy it doesn't really matter which day in your cycle you start, just make sure you start your chart at CD1 (put that you had a period on the date that you started bleeding!!). Take it at the same time everyday before you get out of bed!

 

[Pauls_angel]

Newbie - woohoo for cross hairs and being officially 3dpo!

Our charts are quite similar - praying it is month for both of us!

 

[Pauls_angel]

Lucy I'd probably put today as cd1 if yesterday was light enough to count as spotting - I know it delays things by a day on your chart but if it were me that's what I'd do

 

[LLPM]

Good morning lovely ladies!

Pammy i would start temping tomorrow as soon as you wake up doesnt matter that it is mid cycle as it will still give you great data - make sure when you set up your chart on FF that you put it in your signature so we can all stalk!

AFM still no real symptoms - although am a little gassy haha: TMI). 6dpo and temp is up again! Woohoo!

Another lovely day in Sydney today! Newbie hopefully that means it wasn't too chilly when you got up at 6am... I am off to stalk your chart right now!

Everyone else I hope your Sunday is amazing... I'll be snoozing for another 30mins or so then off to church then off to the country and regional living expo at rosehill racecourse (we'd love to live in the country so go to the expo every year) then home to pack a few boxes then off to friends for dinner - they have a gorgeous 7month old that I can't wait to cuddle - clucky much!

Have a lovely day angel! We're from the country and LOVE it! We moved to Sydney from orange so a huge change for us. We're moving to Erina in January to work at the central coast EV church for 2 years then moving up to morisset after that! Such a lovely place with the 'country' feel. We'd love to have a big enough plot of land to have a big vege patch,some chooks and space for the girls/kids to run around! we'll see...we're going into ministry and money isn't exactly extravagant! Haha.
Have fun getting more broody!