F.A.I.T.H. (Forsaking all, I trust Him)

[somedaymama]

Sorry Rdy2. hopefully it will happen VERY soon!

pigginteacher - that makes sense. I hope your scan goes well, and you have a very healthy, uneventful 9 months!

 

[Willynilly]

Mommahawk - thank you so much. I have no clue what Celiac disease is and I will def check it out. as far as gluten-free diet - I've only heard of it, never investigated. I have to admit I haven't done much research on my tummy/intestinal system - I just thought - "oh well, I'm weird and have a sensitive tum"...my bad - I should've been more proactiv. I also trust and rely on "modern docs" too much. dh forced me to go have allergy tests done - so I begrudgedly went...doc did all the bloodwork and said I'm not allergic to any foods. I wonder if that means I could still be gluten intolerant or have celiac's? I'm so excited for the opportunity for change in this area - I already do a yeast free diet - totally willing to do whatever it takes!

I wonder if this could possibly have anything to do with my mostly horrible acne - never seems to completely clear up - ever.

I'm so excited. thank you again.

and btw, your chart really does look fantastic...hoping for you.

mrskc - fingers crossed and prayers.

rdy - I'm so sorry dear. glad you are taking it well. you will be a wonderful momma sometime soon to many beautiful ones - God knows our hearts.

someday - hi!

dipar - would you test already?!!!

 

[Willynilly]

oh - and yes, my af did start officially last night. so I had a wonderful lemon drop martini for my bday...it was delish!!!

 

[somedaymama]

Willynilly - so you do have stomach issues? I would definitely consider getting tested then. I don't think it is included in most allergen panels, so you probably weren't tested. You usually have to really push doctors to get them to agree to test you. Do some research on it! If you want links or anything, let me know, I can probably get some info from my sister.

I'm glad you enjoyed your birthday! I looked at your chart this afternoon and saw AF came. So sorry.

 

[Dipar_Butt3]

Willy,

When the weather gets better for me to go out and buy my TEST then i'll do it!!

 

[Willynilly]

Mommahawk - can you give me a little help on what you eat? I've been reading online - but, what do you eat if you MUST eat out or (God forbid, of course) have to do fast food?

Someday - yes, I def have stomach issues - certain things make me RUN to the bathroom (Panera, Cracker Barrel, McDonald's) or just make me feel a little ill. I eat pretty well too - mostly at home - but get unexplainable diarrhea sort of frequently - well, apart from this week's unbelievable constipation - which is now gone. I wonder if an RE could test me for Celiac's - I would love any info you have too. or maybe I could just be glucose intolerant. hmm, def will look into anything that could help.

 

[Dipar_Butt3]

Well ladies,

I guess that I wouldn't get my bfp this cycle. AF came just now..So i'm out! Bye

 

[somedaymama]

Willynilly, I know you addressed mommahawk, but I know a little about the eating out thing from my sister. There are actually a good amount of restaurants these days with gluten free menus. Outback Steakhouse has one, some Mexican restaurants do, and a lot of places at least have info on their websites about what is and isn't gluten free. I know they eat at Wendy's sometimes because some of their stuff is gluten free. You just have to not be afraid to ask, call companies, check websites etc. Also, Godfather's now has a gluten free pizza. If you like pasta, there are even good GF pastas you can buy. If you eat meat, you have a lot of options for food...we have difficulty coming up with foods when we hang out togehter - gluten free AND vegetarian is a tough combo, but even that is possible!

Any doctor should be able to test you. My sister got the tests for her baby done through their family doctor, and then they had to meet with a GI doctor later. I'll talk to my sister and get some more info from her. I'm sure mommahawk can tell you much more than I can since all of my info is second hand! You live in NYC, right? From what little I know of the city, you shouldn't have any trouble finding GF food if it turns out you do have an intolerance. My sister lives in St. Louis and most of their grocery stores have a GF section. My grandma lives in a small town in California that is a couple hours from any major grocery chain, so she has a little more trouble finding GF food. Fortunately they get lots of fresh seafood!

As for me - I have been quite emotional (poor DH!) yesterday and today, which is a good sign AF is on her way. My chest has been really tender the last few days though, which is not something that usually happens to me.

Dipar, so sorry to hear the got you.

 

[mrskcbrown]

Well. . . AF showed up this morning. . . . . but at least I didn't waste a hpt!! See, always a good side to everything, right?? Anyway, I'm fine with it, not too emotional about it this month. I'll just keep praying and I know my prayers will be answered at the right time. Off to bed for me ladies, sorry to keep it short. Have a blessed night everyone!!

Glad your not too upset about it! Remember we will praise God whether we get or not. If you havent already, check out the movie "Facing the Giants". Definitely a movie of faith for us TTCers!

 

[mrskcbrown]

Well ladies,

I guess that I wouldn't get my bfp this cycle. AF came just now..So i'm out! Bye

@Dipar: Dont give up. He has not given up on you yet! You will get your BFP very soon! Without a test, there is no testimony! I know how difficult it is to see AF when you really want a , but a new month, new hope. One thing you know for sure is that you are ovulating! Thats awesome because I cant ovulate on my own, only with my metformin. GL to you!

 

[Dipar_Butt3]

Rdy2,

YEAH..It's nice that you are not to upset about it like I am!! HA LADIES!

Anyways!


Thank you Mrskc.

I'm at peace with GOD it now. So nobody can JUDGE me for reacting to it like I’ve been or what I said! My time is coming! Yes it hurts because I wanted around my birthday! But GOD has his timing for everything! He always has the last say so for everything. He had the last say with my cousin, I’m now at peace with that! And he will be the one who can tell me what to do or not to say and the only one who can JUDGE ME! When HE see FIT!

Thank you

 

[somedaymama]

I know it hurts, Dipar. I know you've told me this before, but how long has it been since you were on depo? I've been off of it for over a year and a half. If the Clomid works for me, you'll have to see if you can get your ob/gyn to prescribe it. (I think you said you won't be able to see a RE.) My doctor said they have generic Clomid for $4 at Walmart.

Although...you ovulate pretty regularly, don't you? Do you always know when you ovulate? What signs do you get of ov?

 

[somedaymama]

I have been soooo emotional today. I almost cried like 3 times over something on TV. I'm pretty sure AF is coming soon!! I guess the sooner she comes, the sooner I can get started on the Clomid, so that is a good thing. I am a little irritated that I am "wasting" a cycle before I can start Clomid, but I'm not tooo upset about it. At least I know something is finally happening!

 

[Dipar_Butt3]

I know it hurts, Dipar. I know you've told me this before, but how long has it been since you were on depo? I've been off of it for over a year and a half. If the Clomid works for me, you'll have to see if you can get your ob/gyn to prescribe it. (I think you said you won't be able to see a RE.) My doctor said they have generic Clomid for $4 at Walmart.

Although...you ovulate pretty regularly, don't you? Do you always know when you ovulate? What signs do you get of ov?

Hi Someday

See Magee’s Women's Hospital really pressured me to get on BC. Even though I really didn't need it back then because I wasn't dating anybody or sexually active. I took that shot back in 2006 I want to say October, but I know it was in the year of 2006.

I haven't went back to get my second shot, because of the side effects I was experiencing when I took that first shot. 1 joint pain...2 breast soreness...3 not having a period for 11 full months! The only reason why I took this shot because they told me like they told a lot of ladies who went on and got the shot that if you want to have kids, you can get pregnant within a year after. Well that is not the case with me.

I've been trying for 2 years and nothing. It's like I would think I was pregnant since I had kids before, you know what to expect. And then AF shows. And yes every pregnancy is different. But somehow you would know.

I call myself ovulating due to the small cramp I get on the sides month after month. Like this cycle I had the side cramp on my right side and on the previous month it was on the left(the cramp) and also I get very sick when I ovulated(stomach starts to feel queasy) and then CM is stretch and clear no EWCM like a lot of ladies notice. And since I’ve been serious with ttc, I’m learning a lot about my body. I never before studied my CM or put my finger up in there to see what my cervix felt like, until I got serious with ttc and joined ttc sites!

And when I went to a doctor for help, it seems like they didn't want to help me. I had to tell the OB is currently seeing that I didn’t' have a period that long period of time before she order a vaginal-scan on me and then told me I had a cyst on my right ovary and something with my lining thicken and she then put me on provera to regulated my cycles and then out the lining. I'm not sure if that would help my ttc since depo did the same thing, weaken my lining.

I'm not sure if the eggy is sticking or not! And I asked her about Clomid and she don't want me to take that at all because she told me that it would case the ovaries to over work themselves and put me in a big heap of trouble and then told me not to try to take any meds regarding fidelity until I asked her!!

And no I don't have the money or "insurance" to see a RE. It must be nice to see on and have the money to afford it!

When I use to stay on my OPK. I normally get a + around CD 15-17 so I would assume I’ve ovulated on CD 16 once again because of the ov cramp. I never got test for POCS and it seems like the Ob doesn't want to test me for that. So I'm praying that I’m still ovulating on my own.

And let me know Someday how are you dealing with Clomid, because since i never took it. What side effect does it give you? I know it helps with ovulation.

Oh one more thing. Sorry if this is long. How do you start ttc or any other journal on bnb?

 

[somedaymama]

Thanks for sharing Dipar. So they told you to go on BC even though you didn't need it? crazy doctors. It is amazing the things we learn about our bodies while TTC. When I read the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility, I was amazed at how much I didn't know.

I don't get EWCM either, this was the first cycle I've really had much cervical fluid at all, and it was just watery at best. I think my lining is too thin too, before going on birth control I had painful periods, now I barely have any cramps. The way BC lessens cramping is by thinning the lining of the uterus. I'w worried that the reason for my m/c in June was that my lining was too thin for the egg to implant properly, and I'm afraid if I get pregnant again it will happen again.

No insurance is stinky. Employer-sponsored insurance in Illinois is required to cover infertility, but since my insurance is through my school, it doesn't have to pay. Fortunately my DH has work insurance so his tests are paid for. There is no way we could pay for both of us...we're having a hard time paying for my tests. Speaking of which...tomorrow or Tuesday I'm supposed to find out how much my PCOS blood tests will cost. Has anyone had these done before? Do you have any idea how much they cost? I'm really hoping they aren't insanely expensive. Please pray with me on that.

Dipar, I really hope you get your BFP soon. Two years is a long time to wait!! btw, does your husband/partner have kids? Do you know if his sperm is okay?

 

[Dipar_Butt3]

Thanks for sharing Dipar. So they told you to go on BC even though you didn't need it? crazy doctors. It is amazing the things we learn about our bodies while TTC. When I read the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility, I was amazed at how much I didn't know.

I don't get EWCM either, this was the first cycle I've really had much cervical fluid at all, and it was just watery at best. I think my lining is too thin too, before going on birth control I had painful periods, now I barely have any cramps. The way BC lessens cramping is by thinning the lining of the uterus. I'w worried that the reason for my m/c in June was that my lining was too thin for the egg to implant properly, and I'm afraid if I get pregnant again it will happen again.

No insurance is stinky. Employer-sponsored insurance in Illinois is required to cover infertility, but since my insurance is through my school, it doesn't have to pay. Fortunately my DH has work insurance so his tests are paid for. There is no way we could pay for both of us...we're having a hard time paying for my tests. Speaking of which...tomorrow or Tuesday I'm supposed to find out how much my PCOS blood tests will cost. Has anyone had these done before? Do you have any idea how much they cost? I'm really hoping they aren't insanely expensive. Please pray with me on that.

Dipar, I really hope you get your BFP soon. Two years is a long time to wait!! btw, does your husband/partner have kids? Do you know if his sperm is okay?

Yeah Someday,

See I'm on medicated so I know some things this insurance wouldn't cover. And the OB makes sure I knew that! And yes DP has a child but guess what (And do not judge me ladies) he's 52 years old now. But he got his sperm check about a month ago and his doctor said he was normal and fine. His spermies were good and ok. And i'll pray for you for your insurance or you get the money to pay for the meds and services.

Again. Where on bnb do you go..To start a Journal?

 

[somedaymama]

Here's the page for the journals: https://www.babyandbump.com/ttc-journals/. You just start a new thread. (Sorry I missed before that you asked me!) If you start one, put a link here or in your sig so I can stalk you.

I'm glad to hear his sperm checked out okay. No worries about the age thing, to each his own! Some people thought it was a big scandal when I married my hubby because he was 18 and I was 20. You can't stop love.

Thanks for praying for me.

 

[Dipar_Butt3]

Here's the page for the journals: https://www.babyandbump.com/ttc-journals/. You just start a new thread. (Sorry I missed before that you asked me!) If you start one, put a link here or in your sig so I can stalk you.

I'm glad to hear his sperm checked out okay. No worries about the age thing, to each his own! Some people thought it was a big scandal when I married my hubby because he was 18 and I was 20. You can't stop love.

Thanks for praying for me.

Your welcome Someday and thanks for the link

How do you add pictures in your journals ?

 

[somedaymama]

And let me know Someday how are you dealing with Clomid, because since i never took it. What side effect does it give you? I know it helps with ovulation.

A friend of mine has warned me about the "Clomid Crazies." Apparently some people have bad emotional reactions to it. I'm thinking that will be me. Other than that, from what I understand, it's one of the better ones for side effects--unlike injectibles and other stronger oral medicines, you don't have to be monitored by ultrasound because there isn't as much risk of hyperstimulation of the ovaries. I'll let you know how it goes though! Hopefully a little clomid is all I'll need to get a .

 

[Dipar_Butt3]

And let me know Someday how are you dealing with Clomid, because since i never took it. What side effect does it give you? I know it helps with ovulation.

A friend of mine has warned me about the "Clomid Crazies." Apparently some people have bad emotional reactions to it. I'm thinking that will be me. Other than that, from what I understand, it's one of the better ones for side effects--unlike injectibles and other stronger oral medicines, you don't have to be monitored by ultrasound because there isn't as much risk of hyperstimulation of the ovaries. I'll let you know how it goes though! Hopefully a little clomid is all I'll need to get a .

Ok yes let me know how it went. I just finish my journal. Now I have to learn how to paste it on my page(my signature)