Xshell, thanks for the sticky glue, always needed!! This cycle has been weird, very high temps (prob as coming off birth control pills after the surgery). I'm cd 14 and I think my body may finally be kicking into gear. I feel some twinges in my back and near my ovaries and think I may be noticing a bit more cm. Up until today it's been pretty dry down there! So I'm hoping ovulation will come in the next 4 - 6 days. I'm really beginning to believe that my problem is low estrogen in the first half of my cycle. Causes my lining to not build up properly (would explain my pre ov spotting) and also my eggs to not fully mature. So I'm really thinking the Clomid may be the way to go as much as I hate to admit it.
Shannon, acupuncture is going very well. The needles take a bit of getting used to, but don't let that worry you one bit. They dont hurt, they just feel weird going in and you get like these electrical or pressure sensations at some points (mainly for me the chest and toe ones have the most sensation, can barely feel the stomach and leg ones). I normally feel very relaxed during the treatment. She has me go into the office, she looks at my tounge a few times, takes my pulses, discusses any concerns I have and what stage of my cycle I'm at, then asks me to put on a gown and get on the table. She comes back in and turns on the matress heating pad and then places the needles. She then puts a heating lamp on my stomach (usually only pre ov and during menstration) and an eye pillow and leaves me to rest for about 40 minutes. My mind usually just wanders, there is quiet music on in the background and it's a very nice time for reflection and true relaxation. I'm very pleased. She also has given me herbs to make into tea 4 times per day and also started me on a new supplement called Pregnancy Prep. Not sure if any of that is working but it's worth it alone for the relaxation I feel. Good luck with your first appointment and make sure to let us know how it goes!
Foxy, I hope you're feeling better soon. Sorry to hear about your cold! Your chart continues to look good!
Moochacha, I love the name you have chosen, Madeline is my aunt's name!
Pichi and Smiley, get back on that PMA train. I'm sending positive vibes and sticky glue to you both!!
Nicole, I'm so sorry for you honey. I hope your body bounces back quickly and that you and DH are able to heal.
I agree with the rest of the ladies, toss the opk sticks and just get in some quality BD'ing.
I have to run so will catch up with the rest in a bit!