Please, August, do not taunt- it's BFPs that we want!

[frsttimemama]

Hello, my name is Stephanie, but I usually just go by Itthy. I'm 28 and DH is 29. We've been ttc for 27 months. I don't know how many cycles, but my cycles are really irregular. I had one that was 86 days long and the doc finally gave me something.

I have PCOS, or at least anovulatory cycles and all the symptoms. I did have labs done, but 18 months ago all they did was lh, fsh and insulin and thyroid, which showed my lh:fsh ratio was high and insulin was high. Then I had labs a month ago that was every otherhormone except lh and fsh, and they were normal except for insulin and glucose. So my fs said it was due to my weight loss and that if I have underlying pcos then it's kind of in remission? Something like that. I only started seeing a fs a month ago, so idk. I also have a luteal phase defect that is 8-13 days long, but usually 9-10 days. Labs are the only things I've had done so far, and of course the cycle they did my labs on was the only cycle that I O'd on CD 14 and had a 13 day lp, for a textbook 27-28 day cycle

DH has a low sperm count. We are trying vit c and zinc for him, and he is quitting smoking. I'm so proud of the progress he's made!

I temp and use OPKs. I'm lucky, because I have 3 days of pos, and don't have to worry about missing my surge lol though of course I do until I see it. I use fmu. Since I was started on metformin for a year, my cycles are much more normal and I have O'd every cycle, but my temps don't stay up past cd 5 or 6.

um.... sorry for the book! I wanted to cram everything in there XD

Welcome! I'm new to this group, too, but these ladies have been wonderful!

What is ferning and how does it work? I'm glad you're seeing something that is giving you some hope for this month yet!

Rachel, when I was pregnant with my first, they didn't even do a repeat for me. I'll be asking this time when I get my BFP (even though everything was fine, it would have been nice to have that reassurance!). I'm so super excited for you about it all!!

So as for myself this morning, I started having a little bit of spotting last night, which has continued into this morning. I don't even need to wear anything for it, but it's there. I have no idea what's going on. Maybe AF? That would be okay. I haven't had one since our little guy was born, and that's almost 6 weeks. I actually haven't had one since June of last year so I'm due. I'm just praying that if it is, it's some indication that my body is getting back to normal cycles and not the kind of every 3 months-ish that it was doing last year when they said I had PCOS! Hanging on to see what happens..

 

[mommyxofxone]

What is ferning and how does it work? I'm glad you're seeing something that is giving you some hope for this month yet!

So as for myself this morning, I started having a little bit of spotting last night, which has continued into this morning. I don't even need to wear anything for it, but it's there. I have no idea what's going on. Maybe AF? That would be okay. I haven't had one since our little guy was born, and that's almost 6 weeks. I actually haven't had one since June of last year so I'm due. I'm just praying that if it is, it's some indication that my body is getting back to normal cycles and not the kind of every 3 months-ish that it was doing last year when they said I had PCOS! Hanging on to see what happens..

A ferning microscope (pretty awesome) is where you put a drop of saliva on a tiny lens. You look at it after it dries through the scope- and when you are fertile, it will show a design that looks just like a fern plant. problem is it can pick up estrogen surges as well, and sometimes can be hard to read because of too much or too little saliva, or if you don't let it dry all the way, etc.

Congrats on your 6 week baby!!! that's lovely hun!!! I didn't have af until 6 months and then 12 months after baby was born. it's still regulating itself. get it monthly now but the days are strange.

you are ttc already then?

 

[NoGreaterLove]

Welcome Itthy! I'm also very new to the group. Everyone has been very welcoming and helpful.

AFM, cd 24/11 dpo. AF due on the 7th. My back no longer hurts, but I still have this darn headache (day 7). My temperature has started to decline. I'm not sure how much it really means considering that I've only been charting for a week. Either way I've given up on this month. I'm off to enjoy this beautiful day. Have a good day ladies!

 

[ItthyBThpider]

Thanks for the warm welcome

TTC (sorry, I don't know everyone's names yet @.@): I've seen a nurse practitioner fs, just started last month. All I've had done are labs. Because DH's count was so low, she basically said there was no point in doing anything til his count came up unless we wanted to do IVF or use donor sperm. He got refered to a urologist, but we can't afford to do that right now cause insurance doesn't cover it.

 

[frsttimemama]

What is ferning and how does it work? I'm glad you're seeing something that is giving you some hope for this month yet!

So as for myself this morning, I started having a little bit of spotting last night, which has continued into this morning. I don't even need to wear anything for it, but it's there. I have no idea what's going on. Maybe AF? That would be okay. I haven't had one since our little guy was born, and that's almost 6 weeks. I actually haven't had one since June of last year so I'm due. I'm just praying that if it is, it's some indication that my body is getting back to normal cycles and not the kind of every 3 months-ish that it was doing last year when they said I had PCOS! Hanging on to see what happens..

A ferning microscope (pretty awesome) is where you put a drop of saliva on a tiny lens. You look at it after it dries through the scope- and when you are fertile, it will show a design that looks just like a fern plant. problem is it can pick up estrogen surges as well, and sometimes can be hard to read because of too much or too little saliva, or if you don't let it dry all the way, etc.

Congrats on your 6 week baby!!! that's lovely hun!!! I didn't have af until 6 months and then 12 months after baby was born. it's still regulating itself. get it monthly now but the days are strange.

you are ttc already then?

That sounds really cool! Right up my alley -- I love science-y stuff and being able to SEE what's going on!!

And yes, we are TTC already, but our son was stillborn at 39 weeks. He had a rare problem with the cord that went undetected, and he died while I was being induced. It was unfortunate, unfair, and unexpected, but we are picking up the pieces and moving forward. We are okay. We are thankful for the time we had with him, but we are ready to be parents still so we are trying for Baby #2. We can never, nor do we want to!, replace him. We just want to take the next step in our lives. It's really scary for me because I was so irregular before, and it took 10 months to get pregnant, which is next to nothing compared to how long others have been trying, but still scary! I'm hoping since AF has arrived today, that things have gotten back to "normal" thanks to my weight loss. Fingers crossed!

 

[mommyxofxone]

What is ferning and how does it work? I'm glad you're seeing something that is giving you some hope for this month yet!

So as for myself this morning, I started having a little bit of spotting last night, which has continued into this morning. I don't even need to wear anything for it, but it's there. I have no idea what's going on. Maybe AF? That would be okay. I haven't had one since our little guy was born, and that's almost 6 weeks. I actually haven't had one since June of last year so I'm due. I'm just praying that if it is, it's some indication that my body is getting back to normal cycles and not the kind of every 3 months-ish that it was doing last year when they said I had PCOS! Hanging on to see what happens..

A ferning microscope (pretty awesome) is where you put a drop of saliva on a tiny lens. You look at it after it dries through the scope- and when you are fertile, it will show a design that looks just like a fern plant. problem is it can pick up estrogen surges as well, and sometimes can be hard to read because of too much or too little saliva, or if you don't let it dry all the way, etc.

Congrats on your 6 week baby!!! that's lovely hun!!! I didn't have af until 6 months and then 12 months after baby was born. it's still regulating itself. get it monthly now but the days are strange.

you are ttc already then?

That sounds really cool! Right up my alley -- I love science-y stuff and being able to SEE what's going on!!

And yes, we are TTC already, but our son was stillborn at 39 weeks. He had a rare problem with the cord that went undetected, and he died while I was being induced. It was unfortunate, unfair, and unexpected, but we are picking up the pieces and moving forward. We are okay. We are thankful for the time we had with him, but we are ready to be parents still so we are trying for Baby #2. We can never, nor do we want to!, replace him. We just want to take the next step in our lives. It's really scary for me because I was so irregular before, and it took 10 months to get pregnant, which is next to nothing compared to how long others have been trying, but still scary! I'm hoping since AF has arrived today, that things have gotten back to "normal" thanks to my weight loss. Fingers crossed!

oh hun, i'm so very sorry i would be a mess, you are amazing to continue on so well!!!!

 

[NDTaber9211]

Welcome Stephanie! Everyone's names or nicknames can be found on page 1. Good luck TTC. Fx that Dh's sperm count rises.

AFM- af is definitely full flow. I go in for labs tomorrow. I think she's going to be testing for pcos. 3 more days until the start of Clomid
.

Speaking of Clomid. What times
did you ladies on it take it? I was thinking around 9pm.

 

[TTCaWee1]

Yay Nichole!! I took it right before bed. Around 10pm. It made me sleepy so it worked out perfect. I'm so excited for you to start clomid!!!

I used a ferning microscope and I loved it. This past cycle I put a dab of DHs boys on there and saw them swimming all around.

Well AFM, I'm sooooooo exhausted. I worked yesterday after 9 days off and it was horrible. I was too tired. Now I'm off till Tuesday. I'm a little nauseated but as long as I keep eating its not so bad. My boobs are aching....actually woke me up cause I rolled over on them lol. But I'm so excited to have my little poppyseed. For those who are or have been pregnant, is it normal to have cramping? I feel like I'm constantly crampy since I got my bfp. AF is due Tuesday so I'm a little fearful but I guess if my numbers are climbing she won't show up....so I told this girl I work with who has been TTC and had 3 failed iui's. so usually we compare tests and what not. So I text her my initial one the other day and she hasn't left me alone since. Texting me multiple times a day, calling me, asking if she can look with the u/s at work...when is my first appt....seriously I've gotten 6 texts from her while I typed this...I wish I wouldn't of told her. Kinda scary.

 

[jury3]

Nichole-I take mine around 9-9:30pm...like Rachel said, around the time I normally go to bed. So excited for you

Rachel-Obviously I don't know from experience, but I have heard the cramping is normal.

Welcome Stephanie!

 

[HWPG]

Nichole, I took mine beofre bed also, between 9-10pm. FYI, it made me HOT, so sleeping was 1% harder than normal - maybe get a fan if you don't have one.
Afm, cd11. I got positive (or nearly almost positive( opks this morning, with wondfo. Digi was negative, but I've still been having psycho anxiety all day..... My bf is gone until tomorrow night, and I'm all panicky about missing my surge. I am hoping, though, that it's a false positive (from the clomid). I guess it's not totally unheard of. Sigh. This f-ing ttc is exhausting, physically, mentally, emotionally. Oh well, the fest begins tomorrow, regardless. I have a follie and lining scan Wednesday morning, so I'll know more then. And now, I'm off to bike. Happy Sunday's y'all!

 

[TTCaWee1]

Mirolee (lol my phone tried to change your name to microelectronics) the first month I was on clomid I tested too early after finishing my last dose and I got a near positive too. I brushed it off bc my ferning was negative then a few days later I got my real positive. Fx this is the same for you and your Eggie holds out until bf gets back!

 

[frsttimemama]

Rachel, I had cramping and back aches when I was pregnant with my son. Since my cycles were so irregular, that's actual what made me test. I honestly though I was about to start. It's really scary for a long time, but try to relax as best you can and hang in there. It will get better the farther you go. Every single day was a little victory for me, and I was always SUPER excited for Mondays because it was another week along. Silly, I know, but oh well! Oh gosh, I can't wait for that again!

And, mommyxofxone, thank you. I'm not strong all the time, but I sure try. We were blessed to have a great group of family and friends to help us through this time, and I am SO blessed to have such an amazing, strong, positive, supportive husband, too, which helps. I'm going back to work tomorrow so I'm kind of anxious about that. I've been in a few times to visit, but it's kinda scary going back to work for some reason. I don't know why. The people I work with are wonderful.. probably because I know that there will be tears, and I don't want to cry anymore. Bustin' out the water proof mascara in the a.m.!

 

[HWPG]

Thanks, ttc. My iPad does the same thing to my name, geesh! Yeah, I was in tears this morning. Then I was like, nothing I can do, f this, on with my day. Oh, and heavy scolding to OH about leaving (even though I agreed to it, doesn't he know he's supposed to read my mind, not listen to my words? Hehe.) whatever, I'm amaze balls today, anyways. Grocery shopped, met up with sister and kids, then biked ten miles and ran three and half miles. Boo ya. Can't wait for dessert!

 

[TTCaWee1]

Thanks Sandy. Good luck tomorrow. I can't even imagine how hard it will be.

Oh Mirolee, I've been there....remember last month when I cried my eyes out bc DH was on nights and I was on days during my fertile time? Then I was pissed at him and my scheduler that they screwed up my fertile window lol like they know...

 

[Cowgirl07]

Welcome Stephanie!
AFM: Nothing to exciting. We went on a road trip today!

 

[jury3]

Nichole-I agree about the fan...I've woken up super sweaty a few times, but it hasn't been bad for me at all. I have gotten a few headaches with it though, but nothing too bad.

Mirolee-Hopefully it was just a false positive. Sometimes mine get pretty dark and then fade a little before becoming positive, so hopefully it was just a high fluctuation and not a surge.

frsttimemama-I can totally see why it would be scary to go back to work...Good luck! I hope it just goes by quickly for you!

AFM-DW and I went on a 4 mile walk...I'm sure that seems like nothing to you girls who run that everyday lol For us that was a big deal though! My summer vacation is officially over, it's back to work tomorrow. Not too excited about that...

 

[jury3]

Katrina-Where did you go on your trip!?!

 

[Cowgirl07]

We didn't go to far down to Iowa to pick up some equipment. But it was fun!

 

[pdxmom]

hey yall...

Nichole i take mine just after dinner at ard 7:30...i feel taking it after a meal helps with the side effects...

Rachel - cramping alittle is normal during ealry pregnancy...if it started to get painful or unbearable then id b worried...but im sure ur fine with such great numbers hun....so happy or u...

Welcome Stephanie and firsttimemama...all the best with ttc...im sure ur enjoy your journey with this wonderful set of women we have here

Julie - im not a runner so 4 miles is a big deal for me too...soo yaayy...but booo on starting school tomorrow and oh ur goin to b with tht bad bad princi arnt u??

Mirolee- wow uve been busy girl...lots of exercise...gud for u

AFM - Just got back from a lunch picnic for a friends bday...played like kids after a long time...feel a couple of times while running....later in the car was thinking 'thank god this fall was before i od...if id fallen after i woudlnt have gotten sleep at night '

 

[frsttimemama]

Is it normal for AF to be lighter after having been pregnant? I've been spotting since yesterday afternoon, not heavy at all. Usually I would have started full force by now. I'm a little confused and a little nervous. Maybe it isn't AF.. maybe it's just spotting. I hate having no idea what my body is up to. And, assuming that this is AF, and assuming that it's a "regular" cycle, (Yeah, I know, lots of assuming here!), should I expect to ovulate approximately around day 14?