TTC #2 for almost 2 yrs

[BrendaJ]

Hi Ladies, so sorry I've been MIA. Got really busy. Nothing to report here. I'm just patiently waiting for my AF to get here 7/2/16, so I can schedule to go in for my water test.

@Krissie, great job on the weight loss! I cannot wait to see the nutritionist on July 7th!

@Unlucky, I chart. It can get tiresome at first, but after charting a couple of cycles it becomes second nature, plus it's an inexpensive way to see what's going on with your cycles. Make sure to buy a BBT thermometer and temp everyday at appx. the same time. I have an alarm set up. Do a little research and use fertilityfriend.com, it's free . You can click on my chart that's in my signature and check out my past cycles!

P.S. my temps seem pretty low this cycle so I am pretty sure I am NOT pregnant.. BOOO

 

[Unlucky41]

Brenda my nathropath said it only works if you do it first thing sleeping for 3 to 5 hours. My daughter calls for me throughout the night at the moment. Not sure why she is almost two!

Awwwww hopefully your AF comes soon so you can start again. I am currently day 7 if my cycle. Now waiting for ovulation to occur in the next two weeks.

Do you ladies get alot of cm before ovulation? Last month I only got 3 days worth should be 5 eh?

 

[AshleyButters]

Krissie- what kinds of proteins do you usually eat? Low carb diet man I give you props! that is VERY hard. At least for me. I LOVE LOVE LOVE carbs. I wish I could cut them out!

Unlucky- I def feel you! My sister in law said she was planning on having another baby after my wedding in 2014. I was planning as well. Fast forward to today and she has a 1 year old while I still can't get pregnant! VERY frusterating. I am like HELLO I am also TTC God don't forget about me! LOL

Brenda- I have also done the HCG diet. It is VERY strict/hard but I lost a ton of weight. But it got me into controlling my food too much that it turned into an eating disorder for me. I have gained all the weight back. Now I am going to the gym, and trying to eat healthy in general.

AFM- I talked with my ob/gyn. He gave me a script for clomid. He wanted me to start CD5-9. But after doing some googling I decided to take it days 3-7. Pregnant with multiples wouldn't bother me (actually I am secretly praying. It would def make sense of why I had to wait soooo long to get pregnant if God was planning to give me 2 or 3 lol!!!)

I started 50mg of clomid last night. I plan on doing SMEP this cycle also

 

[krissie328]

Unlucky- my ds wakes a lot and even on a 2 hour sleep as long as I temped at the same time everyday I am still able to confirm o.

Ashley- low carb is so so hard! I am not as restrictive as adkins and stick to around 50-75 ish carbs. So far I've been doing good. I have my weaknesses but I try not to throw away the rest of my day when they happen.

I eat a lot of chicken, fish, and beef. Very limited pork as I don't care for it. I don't watch fat to much since I am not in the camp that fat is bad. I also eat eggs, cottage cheese and nuts for added protien.

I love carbs and sweets so I give myself fruit options. I try to stick with berries which are lower carb but sometimes I have watermelon or an apple. I try to only have one serving a day. And some days I reward myself with a little bit of chocolate with walnuts.

 

[krissie328]

Hey ladies- my appt went really well. Doctor suspects it's low progesterone coupled with bad embryos. He said when my labs were done this last time my progesterone was 0.7 (he said over 10 is ideal). Even with supplementation it was only a 7. So he is doubling my progesterone.

He wants me to do 3 more months of clomid and is optimistic we will get our sticky bean in that time.

I'm currently on progesterone to bring on af then will start clomid again.

He also did labs to check for clotting, thyroid and lupus just to rule them out.

 

[Unlucky41]

Ashley I totally understand how you feel. I feel like I am not the favorite just like Esau in the bible and my sister is Jacob. Really can't wait for God to answer our prayers with a yes!

Krissie that is fabulous news that they found the answer. Hopefully you will get good news super soon. Do they know why you have such low progesterone?

 

[Unlucky41]

Ladies my diet is so bad this week need to be good next week. Too much cakes! My weak spot

 

[krissie328]

Unlucky- I have no idea why it's so low. I had no problems with progesterone with ds. But a lot has changed since having him so I guess it's probably my pcos.

Cake! Ds birthday is Sunday and I'm hoping to avoid eating any cake or ice cream. I am getting a watermelon and veggies tray so hoping to just snack off that.

 

[Unlucky41]

Krissie happy birthday to your son! I wouldn't be able to avoid cake just portion control if you can.

I suspect I might have low progesterone too so hoping the herbs makes a difference.

How was everyone's weekend? Getting patience really want that bfp hehe. I need to start losing weight so hard in winter don't feel like salad

 

[krissie328]

I think I did a good job. I'm pretty happy with my portion control and I'm gonna work to to get back on track tomorrow.

 

[Unlucky41]

Krissie weighed myself today and went up 0.5 kg grrrr

Good on you that you controlled yourself at your son's party.

Day12 today so ovulation should be coming end of the week. As always hoping a good egg is brewing however feeling a bit fluey.

How is everyone going?

 

[BrendaJ]

Hello ladies! My weekend was great, but I am not dieting yet. I am trying to watch what I eat, but I am waiting to begin my diet when I see my nutritionist this 7th. 2 more days! I am going out of town for 2 weeks beginning July 16, so I won't start my diet until I get back. However, I am traveling the country side of Mexico and there is a lot of wholesome foods there; I somehow ALWAYS return back home a few pounds lighter! I will weigh my self before I leave and when I get back.

I don't think I updated you girls, but AF showed on 7/2 (CD 1 for me). My luteal phase was short, 10 days . I also stopped the Vitex, so that might be the reason why (not sure but since I started Vitex my LP went from 12-13 days to only 11?). I hope my luteal phase returns to it's normal length. I decided to stop the herb because since I am going to my fertility specialist, I don't want any other meds to interfere with whatever plan I need.

Hope all is well

 

[Unlucky41]

Brenda that is awesome that when you go traveling you come back lighter. That never ever happens to me. When on holidays we like eating three good meals hehe breakfast is the killer.

When is your appointment again? Make sure you have all your questions ready. They definitely give you reborn hope!

 

[BrendaJ]

Hello ladies!

@Unlucky, I had my appointment on Thursday and it went very well. The nutritionist and I devised a plan for me to loose weight and will be implementing it upon my return from my travels. Furthermore, I also had my "water test" (sonohysterogram) on Friday and the gynecologist at the specialist's office said.... "Everything looks nice and you are ready to have a baby!" My ovaries looked great, my lining was normal, and my water test showed everything was in the clear. Upon my return, I will schedule a check-up for my husband's She also said that if I didn't conceive in 6 months, I could return to do meds.

6 months seems like a really long time to me especially since I've been trying for so long, so after I loose some weight if I don't get pregnant within the next 3 months, I think I might go in sooner.


How is everyone else getting along? Anything new?

 

[krissie328]

Sounds like a great appt Brenda.

Afm, I finished clomid tonight so now onto the wait to o.

 

[Unlucky41]

Hello ladies!

@Unlucky, I had my appointment on Thursday and it went very well. The nutritionist and I devised a plan for me to loose weight and will be implementing it upon my return from my travels. Furthermore, I also had my "water test" (sonohysterogram) on Friday and the gynecologist at the specialist's office said.... "Everything looks nice and you are ready to have a baby!" My ovaries looked great, my lining was normal, and my water test showed everything was in the clear. Upon my return, I will schedule a check-up for my husband's She also said that if I didn't conceive in 6 months, I could return to do meds.

6 months seems like a really long time to me especially since I've been trying for so long, so after I loose some weight if I don't get pregnant within the next 3 months, I think I might go in sooner.


How is everyone else getting along? Anything new?

Brenda that sounds great! Seems like everything is working which is what you want to hear!

What is your plan to lose weight?

Hmm 2dpo but have been a bit fluey. We did manage to baby dance twice though. Not sure if it was enough though we will see.

Need to focus on eating well again! Winter over here and so hard to eat salads every day

 

[BrendaJ]

@ Krissie, thanks! Praying that this is your month!

@ Unlucky, the nutritionist is giving me a list of proteins, foods/vegetables, and some other item (sorry I forgot) that I am suppose to consume. This list will include the portion size for fruits and vegetables and grams of protein in my daily allowance. Along with this list, I will be taking other weightloss supplemets which include B12, a Fat Burner, and other supplements. Lastly, this diet will require me to exercise 30 mins or more a day, however, no weightlifting is allowed. I am suppose to loose 1/2 lb per day on this diet. So about 15 lbs in a month. I am much heavier so I believe I will probably loose a little more. When I return from my trip, they will take my weight and other readings for comparison upon completion of my diet. Can't wait!

 

[Unlucky41]

Oh wow very excited for you Brenda. I believe you need a solid plan which you have and determination to get the results
. You have both!

How are your cooking skills? I think you can make yummy meals just need to be creative!

 

[BrendaJ]

@Unlucky, i cook well !! It will be a breeze I'm sure!

Ladies, I am leaving on Vacation today in the evening. I took my weight this morning for our records... I will post my weight now and then again upon my return. I took a pic, I know I'm heavy, but it's the only way I can be accountable.

I'll be back on Friday, July 29, and then I'll start my diet. I will have access to BNB but am not sure how often I will respond . See you guys soon and best wishes!

 

[krissie328]

Have a fabulous time Brenda!