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[CaliDreaming]

Thanks Cali Yea the mornings here are hectic ,and I'm too exhausted at nighttimes and hubby likes to stay up late watching tv What are the symptoms of hyperthyroidism ?just curious ,

There are a lot of symptoms, most of which are really subtle. I have huge appetite with no weight gain, heart palpitations, frequent BMs without diarrhea, anxiety, brittle hair, periods of energy followed by fatigue, insomnia for time to time. Also, my periods are regular but extremely short and light. On some months my flow is so light the whole thing could probably fit on one regular maxi pad if I didn't change it. I asked my OBGYN about my periods and he didn't think it was unusual at all, but I've always thought it was weird. It's frustrating because none of my symptoms are severe enough by themselves to warrant go seeing a doctor about but I know something is wrong.

And Bravemom and readyformore, you two ladies are making me exhaused just reading your posts!

 

[Bravemom]

Cali my mum and sister both have I think under active thyroids ,I am worried about mine which is why I'm asking you your symptoms ,thank you ,I feel cold all the time ,my hair is coming out ,I'm constipated all the time and have the tiredness / energy thing ,anxiety ,sleeplessness and heart palpitations I think I need to get mine checked thanks again ,

 

[CaliDreaming]

Cali my mum and sister both have I think under active thyroids ,I am worried about mine which is why I'm asking you your symptoms ,thank you ,I feel cold all the time ,my hair is coming out ,I'm constipated all the time and have the tiredness / energy thing ,anxiety ,sleeplessness and heart palpitations I think I need to get mine checked thanks again ,

Yeah you should defintiely get it checked. I've been reading that it often goes undiagnosed because the symptoms are often written off as being caused by other things or really aren't remarkable enough to see a doctor about. Both hypo and hyperthyroidism can cause infertility, which is the only reason why I got tested for it in the first place.

 

[crystal443]

Hi ladies

Peace- BD has commencedI swear DH waits for this time of month Its a bit busy this month because he's in the middle of exams for his uni course plus working full time but its ok we go to bed early enough to BD and he studies while I have my butt on pillows Do you find that your a bit lost without TTC? I found when I got pregnant in Feb after the initial shock was over I found myself a bit lost because for so many years its been TTC.

Bmom- I agree with the other ladies, maybe a month off before your Clomid cycle is a good thing to do I think your hubby will have no problem keeping up in your Clomid cycle.

H0peful- Your attitude is fantastic and i agree with Peace, a chemical is just so so sureal because for such a short time, sometimes hours there's hope of things to come and that quick its gone and we're left wondering what just happened and did it really happen? You sound like you have an amazing support system with ladies sending casseroles etc. Hope your taking care of yourself and I'm very hopeful that this next cycle is the one for you

Ready- It does not get any better as they get older, because as they lose interest in childhood things they then need drives to movies, the mall, work, air cadets, school functions etc. I wouldn't change it though

I have 2 teenagers so I do 2 to 3 loads of laundry a day Because its warm here they sweat and change their clothes alot School uniforms and work uniforms take up a good part of it and then towels for all of us. I change beds on Sunday for the week. Its never ending, I do get tired of doing laundry and then there's the ironing

Cali- When do you think you'll get the results back for your thyroid tests? Hopefully the results can answer some of the questions you have and it can then get you ont he road to your BFP

Liz- hello lovely, hope your enjoying every minute

Milty- Hi, are you all unpacked and back into the swing of things at home?

 

[Milty]

Yup I'm unpacked and ready to go !

I've been a bit busy at work but my big problem is I cut my finger helping DS carve a pumpkin.. I did what I told him not to do... Anyway it's hard to type.

I envy you guys list of activities. My DS is in cub scouts and basketball. He also does quiz team but Im pretty much bored a lot. Yes kick me for complaining...I understand.

I'm super organized and grew up doing things for large numbers of people so 3 is way easy for me. Plus I have the added bonus of a super helpful DH who does half the house work or more.

Out of habit/want/dreams whatever I always buy industriazed stuff which makes the stuff I do have easier. I only do 4 loads of laundry a week.

Plus I have 4 grandparents just begging to do stuff for or with DS...

That's why I work so much ...

 

[readyformore]

Yup I'm unpacked and ready to go !

I've been a bit busy at work but my big problem is I cut my finger helping DS carve a pumpkin.. I did what I told him not to do... Anyway it's hard to type.

I envy you guys list of activities. My DS is in cub scouts and basketball. He also does quiz team but Im pretty much bored a lot. Yes kick me for complaining...I understand.

I'm super organized and grew up doing things for large numbers of people so 3 is way easy for me. Plus I have the added bonus of a super helpful DH who does half the house work or more.

Out of habit/want/dreams whatever I always buy industriazed stuff which makes the stuff I do have easier. I only do 4 loads of laundry a week.

Plus I have 4 grandparents just begging to do stuff for or with DS...

That's why I work so much ...

Sounds dreamy Milty. You have lots of support and that's great.

I did 4 loads of laundry today, (I actually stripped down two of the kids beds thanks to Bmom ) and I will do 4 tomorrow.

I love my husband to bits. He is a very devoted father and husband. But.......he is the WORST with housework. He does no cleaning, cooking, errand running, laundry........no joke. I don't mind doing it as long as I am not working full time. I figure that if I am home more, I should be doing it anyway. I am only working 20 hours this week, in 2 days, so it's not like I'm going to make him come home from work and scrub a floor. But, when I work 3-12 hour shifts in a week, all hell will break loose if he doesn't help out. He follows directions well but is basically clueless on his own. I have learned to say, "Fold these 3 loads of laundry while you watch tv," "Bring down all of the dirty clothes and start a load washing, (he has actually brought all the laundry and just left it on the floor without starting the washer. )."
Thank goodness he can take directions because we'd be up a creek if he couldn't. He sounds so spoiled, but I have no idea where he got it from. I have determined that he just has a completely different idea of when things "need" to be done compared to me. His threshold of "dirty" is much higher than mine. I've told him before that it is my house and he just lives here and gives me his money, he hasn't disagreed.
The lack of support with housework has been the biggest issue for us as a married couple. So really, I'm super lucky compared to others. If my biggest issue is that my husband doesn't know where the mop is, I'm ok.
I have the kids doing lots of chores, but they are kids and I still need to help them.
At night, he basically runs the kids to wherever they need to go, so that's a big help. Our parents have 6 or 7 grandkids, so they're not exactly tripping over each other to help us. My mom does watch my kids while I work which is amazing. But, then I have nobody to ask for help if I need to go to the doctor's, etc as I have already used up those baby sitting favors.
I actually considered taking my DD with me to have a HSG done. I decided against it, but it did cross my mind.

 

[alison29]

Yup I'm unpacked and ready to go !

I've been a bit busy at work but my big problem is I cut my finger helping DS carve a pumpkin.. I did what I told him not to do... Anyway it's hard to type.

I envy you guys list of activities. My DS is in cub scouts and basketball. He also does quiz team but Im pretty much bored a lot. Yes kick me for complaining...I understand.

I'm super organized and grew up doing things for large numbers of people so 3 is way easy for me. Plus I have the added bonus of a super helpful DH who does half the house work or more.

Out of habit/want/dreams whatever I always buy industriazed stuff which makes the stuff I do have easier. I only do 4 loads of laundry a week.

Plus I have 4 grandparents just begging to do stuff for or with DS...

That's why I work so much ...

WOW you are super woman. Do you guys have a yard? That is where my dh spends his time so the house work is all me. I am glad to not have to do the yard work though yuck. that is a good idea about the industriazes stuff i have seen it at the vaccum store should buy myself.

 

[alison29]

Yup I'm unpacked and ready to go !

I've been a bit busy at work but my big problem is I cut my finger helping DS carve a pumpkin.. I did what I told him not to do... Anyway it's hard to type.

I envy you guys list of activities. My DS is in cub scouts and basketball. He also does quiz team but Im pretty much bored a lot. Yes kick me for complaining...I understand.

I'm super organized and grew up doing things for large numbers of people so 3 is way easy for me. Plus I have the added bonus of a super helpful DH who does half the house work or more.

Out of habit/want/dreams whatever I always buy industriazed stuff which makes the stuff I do have easier. I only do 4 loads of laundry a week.

Plus I have 4 grandparents just begging to do stuff for or with DS...

That's why I work so much ...

Sounds dreamy Milty. You have lots of support and that's great.

I did 4 loads of laundry today, (I actually stripped down two of the kids beds thanks to Bmom ) and I will do 4 tomorrow.

I love my husband to bits. He is a very devoted father and husband. But.......he is the WORST with housework. He does no cleaning, cooking, errand running, laundry........no joke. I don't mind doing it as long as I am not working full time. I figure that if I am home more, I should be doing it anyway. I am only working 20 hours this week, in 2 days, so it's not like I'm going to make him come home from work and scrub a floor. But, when I work 3-12 hour shifts in a week, all hell will break loose if he doesn't help out. He follows directions well but is basically clueless on his own. I have learned to say, "Fold these 3 loads of laundry while you watch tv," "Bring down all of the dirty clothes and start a load washing, (he has actually brought all the laundry and just left it on the floor without starting the washer. )."
Thank goodness he can take directions because we'd be up a creek if he couldn't. He sounds so spoiled, but I have no idea where he got it from. I have determined that he just has a completely different idea of when things "need" to be done compared to me. His threshold of "dirty" is much higher than mine. I've told him before that it is my house and he just lives here and gives me his money, he hasn't disagreed.
The lack of support with housework has been the biggest issue for us as a married couple. So really, I'm super lucky compared to others. If my biggest issue is that my husband doesn't know where the mop is, I'm ok.
I have the kids doing lots of chores, but they are kids and I still need to help them.
At night, he basically runs the kids to wherever they need to go, so that's a big help. Our parents have 6 or 7 grandkids, so they're not exactly tripping over each other to help us. My mom does watch my kids while I work which is amazing. But, then I have nobody to ask for help if I need to go to the doctor's, etc as I have already used up those baby sitting favors.
I actually considered taking my DD with me to have a HSG done. I decided against it, but it did cross my mind.

Ready was your dh mom a stay at homer? That is what i blame it on they still expect some one that does everything but are forgetting the huge fact that little ol me works full time too. A different era when they were raised. My mom worked as a teacher and my dad was a sea captain so gone for months at a time so my mom did it all but also hired help (a cleaner for a couple times a week, and yard people etc.) My dad also made a butt ton and was a lot older when i was born so they had more money then we do.

 

[readyformore]

Ready was your dh mom a stay at homer? That is what i blame it on they still expect some one that does everything but are forgetting the huge fact that little ol me works full time too. A different era when they were raised. My mom worked as a teacher and my dad was a sea captain so gone for months at a time so my mom did it all but also hired help (a cleaner for a couple times a week, and yard people etc.) My dad also made a butt ton and was a lot older when i was born so they had more money then we do.

Yep, his mom as a SAHM. Then she got sick and they had a cleaning lady/live in maid.
The one thing he was really good at when we got married, was laundry. I think because nobody would do it for him.

My boys are almost 10 and 8 and they clean bathrooms, do dishes, do laundry, keep their rooms tidy, clean up after meals. Or at least to the best of their ability. I am trying to train them differently than their dad, who seems to be untrainable. They all hear me say at some point during the day, "I am NOT the maid and this is NOT a restaurant. You guys better get over here and help out." DH and all 3 kids come running to that.

Your dad was a sea captain? It sounds both exciting and lonely.

 

[CaliDreaming]

All of you ladies are superwomen! I work full time and when I get home I am sooo tired. Housework is waaay down on my priority list. I'd say me and dh split resonsibilities equally.

Cali- When do you think you'll get the results back for your thyroid tests? Hopefully the results can answer some of the questions you have and it can then get you ont he road to your BFP

I am supposed to call the office manager if I haven't gotten my results back in three weeks. I am almost at the two week mark now, so I should have no more than a week left of waiting. I am going insane.

 

[crystal443]

Wow Milty, your very lucky to have a support system like that my kids have 1 grandmother left and they're lucky if she calls them once a year. All the housework etc is on me but he has tried to help I just rather do it myself He is a fantastic hubby and dad but yeah he's pretty spoiled He was the only boy with three older sisters so I'd say he was pampered growing up

Alison- your DH sounds very similiar to mine

Ready- I think men that had stay at home moms are a bit more spoiled, I know my DS is spoiled even though I swore I never would but my kids do very little in the way of housework. They both get honours and DD has a part time job DS will apply when he turns 15 in Jan so I know they're not lazy in general just spoiled by me I guess

cali- Only one more week then and hopefully you'll have some answers

Peace- Hope your well

 

[crystal443]

H0peful- Hope your hanging in there

 

[H0pefulagain]

Hi Crystal! :wave: Hope all is going well for you. Are you getting excited yet for this cycle?

I'm hanging in there. Just about back up to typical. No clue why this one set me back so badly but it did. Typically, I can get back to the normal within a day or two at the most. This one just wiped me out and left me sooo sore (stomach). I've not dealt with the soreness on that level before, with past miscarriages, so I'm a bit curious why this time when it was so much earlier. I would have thought it would be easier to get past it physically?

I got to go back to the store today and see everyone and put in some work. My boys are a bit protective so if I tried to do anything of consequence I got fussed at and they did it. My girls humored me and let me help them with some baking today. All in all, it was just nice to be back in the swing of things again today.

Peace and Jenn, thinking of yall and hoping you're loving every moment of it!

Peace, thank you for your words of advice on the supplements. I think I'm going to drop the raspberry tea leaf for now, just in case.

Milty, I've decided I've got to work hard on not liking you because you're just so organized! Seriously though, glad you're back and hoping this cycle is the one for you!

Liz, I'm just downright jealous of you getting to hold that baby so much! I cannot get over how cute she is!

Ready, it is so nice to see your name again!

BMom, Cali, and Allison, and anyone else I forgot... - :wave:

 

[crystal443]

Morning ladies

H0peful, you sound like you had a lovely day I think mc's can drain us physically and emotionally. Frustration is my biggest issue when I have a chemical because its so close to being ok take care of yourself and allow yourself as much time as you need to heal

Peace- Hope all is well for you

Milty- You are super organized, I'm organized but not organized like you

Liz- Hope your lovin LA

Ready- Hope your well today

 

[Blythe]

Totally pissed off with myself for taking vitex. I'm 3 days late and I think it's due to delayed ovulation as I did a fr test this afternoon and not a hint of a second line I just want my period now as I'm never late and feel I have screwed my cycles!

 

[H0pefulagain]

Crystal, did you find it took you that long to recover from a chemical? The chemicals in my past had barely slowed me down for more than a day to a day and a half or so. When it goes longer, of course it takes a bit more for me to recover. This time was strange though and took a bit. Not sure why.

Blythe, don't be ticked at yourself. Just be prepared prepared for the pattern next time around. Do you do bbt? I have found that I'm pretty consistent but Hubby knows I'll hunt him down if needed every blessed day until the temp goes up again. Poor fella.

 

[crystal443]

I bounced back pretty quicly from both of my chemicals but I do remember being really tired. I think that may be HCG still declining that being said by the time I was finished bleeding heavily I was back to my normal self.

I laughed when you said you'd hunt your DH down. My DH knows its BD until I get lines on my chart the men like it

 

[Milty]

Ya know guys there is a fine line between being organized and OCD....


Blythe: ya know one way to look at it is your body is doing something different which is good because the old way didnt work

 

[crystal443]

^^WSS^^

OCD is good

 

[Blythe]

I do temp...ff shows me ovulating cd16 so vitex has prolonged my luteal phase by a few days....temp dropped a bit more this am so hopefully will bleed soon so can focus on a brand new month x x