long cycles support thread :) the yelping vaginas club! (closed group)

[mrsc81]

Great news, with the weight loss and ewcm
I think the reason i didnt last on the orlistat was because i wanted to eat fatty foods, and heard some horror stories of what happens if you do.. leaky bum
I agree with getting tested 4/5 dpo
I think you will be pregnant soon, but can understand you thinking of other directions to take such as adoption
Good luck this cycle, keep us posted xx

 

[mrsc81]

Sorry Lou! You did. Got a little mixed up. I was on the exercise bike and cross trainer at the gym when I wrote that lol. Sorry x

Lol go you multitasking!

 

[bnporter81]

Katya, sounds like you're doing great with the weight loss already with all of the exercising you do...and sounds like the orlistat is giving it a little jump as well. Good luck on this cycle, hon

I have a question for those of you who were diagnosed with PCOS. I've always noticed that my AFs were kind of heavy with some clotting (sorry for TMI) and they usually lasted around 6 days total. I've been reading how PCOS can make them be longer and heavier. Has anyone else's been that way? I just wondered because I noticed with this AF that it has been totally different...and I'm hoping that's good. This is my 3rd day of bleeding and the first day was light, second was heavy and now this morning it's really light (but still heavy enough for a pad). I figured it would be really heavy since I've gone 3 months without one, but an AF like this is a pleasant surprise. I'm hoping maybe it's a good sign to have a "seemingly normal" AF instead of it being a disaster like it's been for yearsI know it's not the greatest subject to be discussing, lol, but I know you all understand

Hope everyone's having a good weekend...Louise, let us know how tomorrow goes!

 

[mrsc81]

My af has always been quite light/medium, and lasts about 3/4 days in total. But then again i wasnt diagnosed with any hormonal problems due to pcos, it was diagnosed on being overweight, having cysts on my ovaries and excess hair. After i had lost weight i was told i probably more likely have pco

Hope this means something positive for you Bethany

 

[Diddums]

My af were always 3/4 days with the first day being light. Then one or two days heavy then last day medium/light. Followed by a couple days of spotting xx

 

[NewMrs2011]

Thanks Diddums. Yeah I'm in the UK (Scotland). I really don't think my doctor will give me anything either as her solution to any problem I have is to lose weight! Still gonna ask tho - she can only say no! I thought AF was gonna be here this weekend but my spotting didn't even last 24hrs before stopping again so god knows what that was about. I guess I'll just have to keep plodding on with the weight loss and keep my fingers crossed. I've lost 1 stone and half a pound so far but I do have a huge amount to lose so perhaps it'll just take a bit longer for me. My temps have been pretty stable for the last week so maybe somethings happening, but who knows! x

 

[cmwilson]

Hey ladies,

Sorry I haven't been on to reply but it's mine and hubby's 6 year wedding anniversary. We had a quiet day in and started painting the nursery.

I can't recall how long it's been since I replied so I'm sorry if I forget someone.

Bethany - I'm sorry AF got you but I really think the Metformin is working and your next cycle will be much shorter. I have just pco so my AFs weren't overly heavy but I think it's a good sign yours are changing.

Louise - I'm sorry you weren't able to get in to get a scan but I hope when you get your scan all will be well with your little one. Let us know how it goes.

Katya - Glad to hear your weight loss is back on and that it appears O is on its way! Keep up the good work!

NewMrs - I hope you are able to get the provera and end your horrendously long cycle!

Raven - When is your appointment? I'm thinking about you.

Nat - You will ALWAYS belong here. You don't have to talk about TTC, I'm just entertained by your life in general! You seem to have such a full life! Mine seems so boring in comparison. Please never feel that you don't belong here in the forum you created. We wouldn't have each other if it wasn't for you.

 

[bnporter81]

Happy Anniversary Caroline!

 

[mrsc81]

Happy Anniversary Caroline!

I went for my monitoring and growth scan this morning, was a bit eventful to start with as i nearly passed out due to the position i was sitting/lying in, i felt really awful and still keep feeling iffy now actually, midwife said if i hadnt sat up i would of passed out, i felt sick, was sweating, my sight went all funny and my ears went muffled. After that they got my to lay on my side.
Baby has long legs measuring 38 wks, that wont remain as im 5'5 and hubby is 5'10, very average
We saw her chest going up and down, practising her breathing , the reason im measuring small is because she has dropped into my pelvis, and she is weighing 6lb 4oz at the moment which makes her 50th percentile, average.
So no more monitoring or scans required.. Now we just wait for her arrival

 

[cmwilson]

Wonderful news Louise! I've almost passed out from lying on my back. In fact it woke me up out of a dead sleep feeling just like you described. Not fun. I'm glad everything is going great and it sounds like you may have a slightly early arrival on your hands!!

 

[mrsc81]

I hope so! 38 weeks sounds good to me

 

[foquita]

Oh Nat! You always have a place here! We miss you when your gone

Nat, I agree with Louise...I know we always miss you when you're gone! Don't ever feel like you don't belong here!

thank you, i really appreciate it it's not this thread in particular, it's more the whole forum in general! i want to fit in a box and have a section where i feel i can post regularly! i was just having a wobble when i posted that i think, over the last few months i have noticed that hormones make me feel a bit crazy and and i feel a bit depressed when i think i'm pre-O!

Katya, sounds like you're doing great with the weight loss already with all of the exercising you do...and sounds like the orlistat is giving it a little jump as well. Good luck on this cycle, hon

I have a question for those of you who were diagnosed with PCOS. I've always noticed that my AFs were kind of heavy with some clotting (sorry for TMI) and they usually lasted around 6 days total. I've been reading how PCOS can make them be longer and heavier. Has anyone else's been that way? I just wondered because I noticed with this AF that it has been totally different...and I'm hoping that's good. This is my 3rd day of bleeding and the first day was light, second was heavy and now this morning it's really light (but still heavy enough for a pad). I figured it would be really heavy since I've gone 3 months without one, but an AF like this is a pleasant surprise. I'm hoping maybe it's a good sign to have a "seemingly normal" AF instead of it being a disaster like it's been for yearsI know it's not the greatest subject to be discussing, lol, but I know you all understand

Hope everyone's having a good weekend...Louise, let us know how tomorrow goes!

hopefully that is a good sign bethany! i have one day of medium/heavy (i class it as heavy because for me it is, but there aren't any clots and i don't leak or anything ) then another day of medium, then either light or spotting. then a few days of spotting on the end, i worry about how light my AFs are i only bleed properly for 3 days max! often only two.

Hey ladies,

Sorry I haven't been on to reply but it's mine and hubby's 6 year wedding anniversary. We had a quiet day in and started painting the nursery.

I can't recall how long it's been since I replied so I'm sorry if I forget someone.

Bethany - I'm sorry AF got you but I really think the Metformin is working and your next cycle will be much shorter. I have just pco so my AFs weren't overly heavy but I think it's a good sign yours are changing.

Louise - I'm sorry you weren't able to get in to get a scan but I hope when you get your scan all will be well with your little one. Let us know how it goes.

Katya - Glad to hear your weight loss is back on and that it appears O is on its way! Keep up the good work!

NewMrs - I hope you are able to get the provera and end your horrendously long cycle!

Raven - When is your appointment? I'm thinking about you.

Nat - You will ALWAYS belong here. You don't have to talk about TTC, I'm just entertained by your life in general! You seem to have such a full life! Mine seems so boring in comparison. Please never feel that you don't belong here in the forum you created. We wouldn't have each other if it wasn't for you.

happy anniversary caroline! i said it on facebook but i'm saying it again i really love seeing the photos of you and your hubby, i think you're the most happy looking couple i've ever seen! you look so cute together i can't wait to see one of you two + baby popping up on facebook in a few months time

thank you

Happy Anniversary Caroline!

I went for my monitoring and growth scan this morning, was a bit eventful to start with as i nearly passed out due to the position i was sitting/lying in, i felt really awful and still keep feeling iffy now actually, midwife said if i hadnt sat up i would of passed out, i felt sick, was sweating, my sight went all funny and my ears went muffled. After that they got my to lay on my side.
Baby has long legs measuring 38 wks, that wont remain as im 5'5 and hubby is 5'10, very average
We saw her chest going up and down, practising her breathing , the reason im measuring small is because she has dropped into my pelvis, and she is weighing 6lb 4oz at the moment which makes her 50th percentile, average.
So no more monitoring or scans required.. Now we just wait for her arrival

excellent news that she's measuring ok! you never know, maybe she will have supermodel legs despite neither you or hubby being tall!

 

[foquita]

i wish i could be arsed temping to confirm ovulation because i'm sure that i have ovulated every cycle, i think yesterday may have been O day going by CM but i didn't do an OPK or anything

 

[Diddums]

Yay congrats on the growth scan! Bet you must be relieved!!

Are you still BDing around O Nat?

I've just got a positive opk so this will make 4 months in a row that I have ovulated/body trying to ovulate! Good news and step in the right direct. Will call my Dr once I have my first temp rise to get blood taken at 4dpo. I'm curious to know my level of progesterone.

I haven't had too many side effect from the orlistat. I'm trying to eat low fat to minimise the side effects and so far so good . Just cooking hubby dinner then I'm off to the gym xxx

 

[foquita]

your dedication to the gym is really admirable katya! I'm sure you will get a bfp before you adopt, especially with your DH's amazing you're making amazing progress towards that

we regularly but I was down at my mum's at the weekend so we only did it on thursday and last night so that would be O-2 and O, if I'm right about ovulating yesterday! but that could be a good thing with low sperm count, you never know

 

[Rachel789]

Nat- I totally agree with the others we always love having you here and miss you when your gone! I love hearing how you are doing whether it is ttc related or anything else that's great that you have been o'ing without the femera! Maybe it got you back on track

Louise- that's great news that your baby is measuring just right, she will be here in no time!

Katya- congrats on the addtional weight loss! I know you will make it to your goal before you next appt with all of your hard work and dedication

Caroline-happy anniversary!

Bethany- my afs were always really light and I was told I have pco. The flow was always light and only lasted 2 days.

Raven- not sure when your appt is but I wish you the best of luck and hope everything turns out well!

Newmrs- I hope af shows for you naturally but if not i hope you can convince your dr to give you provera

Dh and I spent the weekend away at the beach for his bday, we had a nice time relaxing but the weather was crappy we have been married over 3 years but tomorrow is our 10 year anniversary from when we started dating, I can't believe it's been that long already!

 

[Rachel789]

Nat you bd timing sounds really good, you are def in with a chance!

 

[Diddums]

Exciting Nat we will be in the tww together, well 8 day wait for me lol

 

[foquita]

Nat- I totally agree with the others we always love having you here and miss you when your gone! I love hearing how you are doing whether it is ttc related or anything else that's great that you have been o'ing without the femera! Maybe it got you back on track

Louise- that's great news that your baby is measuring just right, she will be here in no time!

Katya- congrats on the addtional weight loss! I know you will make it to your goal before you next appt with all of your hard work and dedication

Caroline-happy anniversary!

Bethany- my afs were always really light and I was told I have pco. The flow was always light and only lasted 2 days.

Raven- not sure when your appt is but I wish you the best of luck and hope everything turns out well!

Newmrs- I hope af shows for you naturally but if not i hope you can convince your dr to give you provera

Dh and I spent the weekend away at the beach for his bday, we had a nice time relaxing but the weather was crappy we have been married over 3 years but tomorrow is our 10 year anniversary from when we started dating, I can't believe it's been that long already!

thank you rachel

i was thinking maybe that's what happened, but also i've lost about 14lbs since last year so maybe that's why? or a combination of the two! either way, i'm not complaining maybe i'm wrong but i never had EWCM on my anovulatory cycles, and now i have two days of EWCM and get AF 10-13 days later, i also sometimes get cramping too and i get grumpy in the 2WW and KNOW that i am in the 2WW

happy 10 year anniversary

Nat you bd timing sounds really good, you are def in with a chance!

i hope so!

Exciting Nat we will be in the tww together, well 8 day wait for me lol

2WW buddies! so are you going to get your progesterone tested at 4DPO?

 

[foquita]

p.s. rachel, it is really reassuring that you had 2 day AFs too! makes me less worried about it!