Let's welcome Soy to this cycle!!!! 42 BFP's so far!!!!

[tmr1234]

I think you should test if AF is not here at 14DPO you will get a clear + or - good luck

Thanks for the well wishes. I ended up testing 15 DPO and got a definite BFN.

Soy gave me a very strange cycle, which has me worried that this TTC journey will be a long one. It did give me a strong and early O with obvious O pains (thankful for that!!!), but I spotted days 13-15 before finally getting AF, and I never spot. AF was also unusual, less intense slow flow without much cramping (probably one of my lightest periods), which makes me think Soy may have thinned my lining. Had a big two day temp drop mid-cycle days 9-10 DPO with triphasic temps (99+) the following four days. It made me think BFP but nope! The day AF hit, I also got hit hard with depression/weepiness/dark sunken in undereye circles. I usually get gradual PMS on the few days leading up to AF.

Now that I'm on a new cycle (currently CD 4), I've been super tired and bloated. I already have some sharp twinges and aches in the both ovaries. Wish I knew what was going on with my body!!! Not sure to give Soy another go..

Sorry af got you and a BFN
My 1st cycle of soy my AF was very very light then the next was full on good luck this month

 

[minnoway]

...The real side effects I experienced happened when my AF arrived. When AF hit, it seemed to come on more slowly than normal and then when I began taking the soy again, it really increased it tremendously. I only ended up taking it 3 days and at a lower dose since I didn't have time to ramp up at the end. I didn't think I would ever quit spotting either. I usually have about 5 or 6 days total and it's all over, but I think it was 12 days total for me this last time (didn't record it those last 2 days). Also, the heavy days were SUPER heavy...almost to the point of hemorrhaging. It's been 17 or 18 years since I hemorrhaged so I'm a bit foggy, but I do believe it was close to that level and it scared me.

Now I'm on CD25 and haven't O'd yet. But, I'm hoping maybe it'll happen this weekend. I still keep feeling twinges in my ovaries and I'm having fertile CM off and on and my cervix is staying open, so maybe it will happen soon. I had a temp dip this AM, so maybe tomorrow will be our day, but then again, it was a cooler night and the windows were open and the fan was on, so it could have been that. I don't know. Only time will tell. We'll see what the morning brings...

So sorry about this frustrating up&down waiting. I know that feeling all too well. The few breaks I've taken between being on BCP and Depo-Provera, I wouldn't O for 6 months at a time (now I know better to induce AF at least every 3 months). Now that I'm off birth control for good, I'm so afraid not to use soy! Already tried vitex with no results. Though I'm also wondering if I should give my body breaks in between...

Just to clarify: your first AF on Soy was light, the second extremely heavy, and this is your third cycle on Soy and no O, or? Fx for you.

 

[minnoway]

tmr1234- thanks for the support In that case I'm willing to give soy another go. just going to reduce the dosage since it totally dried me up last time!

Just noticed youre expecting #3 H&H remaining 9 months to you!!

 

[Allieoopp]

This is my second round of soy. My first AF was super heavy and I haven't had a second one yet.

 

[Allieoopp]

Today is CD26 and I think I've O'd. It's strange that I didn't feel anything this cycle as even without soy I generally feel it strongly when I do O every once in a while. Yesterday I had a .2 degree temp dip below my lowest temp this month and then today it shot up .6 degrees. I think maybe it happened yesterday because that was the last of my EWCM. Today it's creamy. Guess we'll see in a couple more days if FF agrees.

 

[Allieoopp]

I like to do things naturally and figured that there were probably others on here who felt the same way since soy isoflavones can be used as a natural form of clomid and that's what we're all doing. I came across some info the other day that I've tucked away for the future, should I need it or know someone who does and I thought I'd pass it along. I hope and pray never to need it again. It's a blog about how to have a natural miscarriage at home rather than having a D&C. Personally, I'd much rather miscarry at home than to have a medical procedure. So, here it is for anyone who might like to tuck it away like I did. https://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/how-to-have-a-natural-miscarriage-no-dc/

 

[Hotpink_Mom]

Allie I love you

 

[Allieoopp]

Thanks Jennifer. I really debated about whether I should post that or not. Who wants to read about that??? Not me! But, had I known it last year when I miscarried, I would have used some of the info to ensure that I didn't have to have a D&C. I'm thankful I didn't have to have one.....I had one before when my uterine lining had overgrown due to lack of ovulation. It's NOT a nice thing to go through. I was just hoping I could save someone some heartache and pain. When you miscarry, there's already enough of that to last a lifetime!

 

[Allieoopp]

tmr1234- thanks for the support In that case I'm willing to give soy another go. just going to reduce the dosage since it totally dried me up last time!

Just noticed youre expecting #3 H&H remaining 9 months to you!!

Minnoway - You mentioned that soy dried you up. My first round of soy I hardly had ANY cm to speak of, much less the fertile kind, but this time around I had about 10 days of fertile cm!!! What a change!!!! I only ended up taking soy 3 days (ended up taking it cd4-6) and at a lower dose (100, 100, 140....change over from one kind to another, so different strength) because I didn't have time to increase as I went along like I'd done previously, so that probably had something to do with it. Anyway, just thought I'd share that that was my experience. Hope it works for you. I think I've o'd now and if so, I think it happened on CD25. That's 5-8 days later than "normal" (if anything can be considered normal for me) and 13 days later than last month on soy. Just be prepared that while it sometimes moves O forward, it also sometimes moves it back. Not such a big deal if you know that that's a real possibility and you're prepared for it. I was doing good until I had a temp spike on cd23 and then a big drop on cd24. I was getting frustrated. Hope that doesn't happen again, but I don't think it will. I think this is O for me. Guess we'll see in the A.M.! I hope the lower dose works well for you and you get that BFP!

 

[Hotpink_Mom]

Yeah I hear you on that Allie with my twins I had to get a D&C and man it hurt so bad now that I think about it thats porbably why I have such a light mens every cycle

 

[Hotpink_Mom]

tmr1234- thanks for the support In that case I'm willing to give soy another go. just going to reduce the dosage since it totally dried me up last time!

Just noticed youre expecting #3 H&H remaining 9 months to you!!

Minnoway - You mentioned that soy dried you up. My first round of soy I hardly had ANY cm to speak of, much less the fertile kind, but this time around I had about 10 days of fertile cm!!! What a change!!!! I only ended up taking soy 3 days (ended up taking it cd4-6) and at a lower dose (100, 100, 140....change over from one kind to another, so different strength) because I didn't have time to increase as I went along like I'd done previously, so that probably had something to do with it. Anyway, just thought I'd share that that was my experience. Hope it works for you. I think I've o'd now and if so, I think it happened on CD25. That's 5-8 days later than "normal" (if anything can be considered normal for me) and 13 days later than last month on soy. Just be prepared that while it sometimes moves O forward, it also sometimes moves it back. Not such a big deal if you know that that's a real possibility and you're prepared for it. I was doing good until I had a temp spike on cd23 and then a big drop on cd24. I was getting frustrated. Hope that doesn't happen again, but I don't think it will. I think this is O for me. Guess we'll see in the A.M.! I hope the lower dose works well for you and you get that BFP!

Last cycle was my first cycle taking soy I never dried in cm wise, but we will see this cycle cd4 me

 

[Allieoopp]

When I had mine, I felt bruised inside for SO long. I could hardly sit down or stand up because the change in pressure hurt inside. Then I was on provera for 3 months to reverse the condition I had (complex hyperplasia) and the AF at the end of that was the worst pain I've ever been in in my whole life. My friend who witnessed what I was going through said I looked and acted like I was in labor. I'm not sure if it was the D&C or the provera, but I don't EVER want to do either of those again if I can help it!!! I stick with natural progesterone now if I need it (Prochieve) and I would prefer to use the methods listed on that site I posted if I ever miscarry again. But, I truly believe that the next time I conceive I'll carry the baby to term, so really I mostly just tucked it away in case I should know someone who needs the info. I know there have been a number of miscarriages around here lately and thought it might be helpful. Sadly, it does happen sometimes.

 

[Allieoopp]

Hey Jennifer, does that look like O to you on my chart?

 

[Hotpink_Mom]

I believe it maybe O lets see the temps in the next few days hun

 

[tmr1234]

That dose look like o hope it gose up again today did you get bd in ?

 

[Allieoopp]

Oh yes! Lots of good BD this month!

My temps were at the same level this A.M. as yesterday, but they stayed up! Woohoo! We'll see what tomorrow brings.....

 

[Hotpink_Mom]

Allie i bet it will go up tomorrow

 

[tmr1234]

Allie~ I would say you are in your TWW i hope it is your last good luck Hun

 

[Madrid98]

I like to do things naturally and figured that there were probably others on here who felt the same way since soy isoflavones can be used as a natural form of clomid and that's what we're all doing. I came across some info the other day that I've tucked away for the future, should I need it or know someone who does and I thought I'd pass it along. I hope and pray never to need it again. It's a blog about how to have a natural miscarriage at home rather than having a D&C. Personally, I'd much rather miscarry at home than to have a medical procedure. So, here it is for anyone who might like to tuck it away like I did. https://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/how-to-have-a-natural-miscarriage-no-dc/

Thank for the link. I wish you have posted it earlier as tomorrow is my appointment for my check up after the medicated mc that hasn't worked. I guess if things are natural there's no harm in trying. I've benn through this 3 times unfortunately. The 2nd time I was bleeding for over 3 wks & all because I decided to go all natural with it. What I'm trying to say is that it may work for some but not for others.
I was praying for all to happen naturally but I've been suffering for 2 weeks with pain, bleeding but not passing anything.
I truly wish you don't have to experience this, ever again, none of you.

 

[Allieoopp]

I like to do things naturally and figured that there were probably others on here who felt the same way since soy isoflavones can be used as a natural form of clomid and that's what we're all doing. I came across some info the other day that I've tucked away for the future, should I need it or know someone who does and I thought I'd pass it along. I hope and pray never to need it again. It's a blog about how to have a natural miscarriage at home rather than having a D&C. Personally, I'd much rather miscarry at home than to have a medical procedure. So, here it is for anyone who might like to tuck it away like I did. https://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/how-to-have-a-natural-miscarriage-no-dc/

Thank for the link. I wish you have posted it earlier as tomorrow is my appointment for my check up after the medicated mc that hasn't worked. I guess if things are natural there's no harm in trying. I've benn through this 3 times unfortunately. The 2nd time I was bleeding for over 3 wks & all because I decided to go all natural with it. What I'm trying to say is that it may work for some but not for others.
I was praying for all to happen naturally but I've been suffering for 2 weeks with pain, bleeding but not passing anything.
I truly wish you don't have to experience this, ever again, none of you.

I'm sorry, if I had found it sooner, I would have posted it for sure. I'm so sorry you've struggled so much with it.