ttc after a d&c

[xoxo4angel]

Jess ~ Poor Sophia! Guess her system just wasn't ready for the lactose or milk protein. Didn't you have to try different formulas early on b/c her tummy was sensitive? I've heard of people using goats milk. My friend tried switching her daughter at 11 months, but the pediatrician recommended soy over goat I'm not sure why though. Hopefully if/when you try again it goes better. Diaper rashes are no fun! As for teething, Pierce is a drooler, so I don't know if it's teething or his norm. I wanted him to have a tooth before his Daddy leaves, but it doesn't look like it will happen. No rush, less of a chance I'll get bit if he is all gums!

Bethany ~ How are you?

TGIF ladies!

 

[aaronswoman79]

Laura, I can't imagine how scary it was to see Simon suffering from a possible seizure for almost 30 min. Those nurses and docs should take this more seriously. Is the epilepsy related to his injuries from birth? What is your plan if they continue or get worse? Sending you and Simon big hugs hon. I know its been a rough road at times but Simon is thriving and doing amazing. And it is very evident that you love your son so dearly.

Angel, I guess you'll just have to enjoy Pierce's lovely gums for now. You can see Sophie's teeth ridges but her teeth haven't broken through yet. So far she is handling it pretty well. She has her cranky days though. By the way, the profile pic is from when she was 3 months. Now she has a full head of hair and its darker. She has somewhat of a Mohawk, its so cute and funny! When does your dh leave for business again? Does he stay in the states or travel abroad?

 

[lilesMom]

Not a selfish post at all! We are here to talk about things in our lives and at times circumstances make it difficult to address everyone else! So now, 25 minutes would be an eternity Laura!! I cannot believe the hospital is having you wait yet another weekend! I'll be praying for him. I hope it is just his tummy, but they need to see him! Did it tire him like it did before? Is he acting like his normal self? Poor little tyke. Sending peaceful wishes your way. Hugs to milky xoxo

thanks xxx
it didnt tire him this time.
he was fine after.
im beggining to think he has become immune to zantac or something.
he hasnt been himself for a week or more.
but he is teething like crazy too.
my head is wrecked from it now.
i think its cos most of um are off the weekend.
they r being a little lax i think now.
i kind of thought we would have been asked to come in after that one but no.
he had another thing this morn but was differetn again and his tummy was upset so...
maybe it is his tummy but whatever it is needs sorting.
he is gettin no floor time or physio cos he is in crappy form.

 

[lilesMom]

thansk jess il wait and see what they say on monday but if its another brush off
then il have to get demanding .
if that doesnt work then it will have to be a and e i suppose.
but if i can avoid being admitted it would be great,
hope alls well xxx

 

[Buttrflyl553]

Hi ladies quick question about OPKs. Went to target with a friend and she talked me into buying one at least for this month. I got first response. Wanted to get clear blue but it was 29.99 and I was being cheap first time around. What time is best to test? I would have to do early morning or later at night for my schedule. Also once I get that surge how long is it supposed to last? Gonna give it a go this cycle and see if it works with or nerves and schedule. I am on cd 11 and there are 7 tests... Any thoughts on when to start? I have never ovulated this early.

Thanks in advance for help and I will catch up soon! Have to make dinner, clean and get to bd time!

 

[xoxo4angel]

Laura I sure hope they ask to see him on Monday. I would def become demanding if it will get him in! FX'd it is just mild tummy troubles. Do the episodes he has cause him to have tremors? Forgive my ignorance on the matter I'm just not familiar w/ it. Moments like these I wish we were neighbors so we could hold vigil together while waiting on Monday to get here!

Leslie ~ Yay for OPKs!! My RE told me to use first morning urine despite the instructions on the box (they normally say to use afternoon). If your cycles are approx 30 days long, I'd start testing on CD13. Getting a surge means ovulation will normally happen within 12-36 hours (depends on which side of the surge you catch, rise or fall). Let is know how it goes! No pressure!

 

[Buttrflyl553]

Thanks Angel! So Monday it is. I'm praying for no surges mon or tues or else I am screwed! DH's hours are not helpful. I wish it was more exact rather than 12-36 hours geez. At least I will know when to stop and when AF should come.

 

[xoxo4angel]

Wish it were more exact Leslie, but it's nice to narrow the window. FX'd the timing works for you guys!

Angel, I guess you'll just have to enjoy Pierce's lovely gums for now. You can see Sophie's teeth ridges but her teeth haven't broken through yet. So far she is handling it pretty well. She has her cranky days though. By the way, the profile pic is from when she was 3 months. Now she has a full head of hair and its darker. She has somewhat of a Mohawk, its so cute and funny! When does your dh leave for business again? Does he stay in the states or travel abroad?

Pierce's hair is filling in...it's a light brown, so it just looks like peach fuzz! I bet the mohawk is sweet! My gf's girl has a mullet...funny how their hair comes in! My DH leaves in a couple of weeks. This trip is going to be really hard b/c it's so long. He mostly stays in the states, but this trip is abroad Glad Sophie is taking teething well...hopefully I'll get that lucky!

Have any of you heard of those amber necklaces to prevent teething pains? https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004J1QNFW/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?ref_=cm_sw_su_dp

 

[Buttrflyl553]

So I am really how nervous and nutty I am driving myself even thinking about these OPKs. I have a feeling this may be a one month deal because i am starting to feel like I didn't want to. Angel you mentioned FMU is ok but I am reading everywhere it is not and they recommend twice a day. Do you know why your re suggested that? Would be much easier to do that way. I only have seven tests and my work schedule is different on some days so not sure how that will work. Mon and tues I leave the house around 10:30 and get home around 9 ( tomorrow I have dentist ugh so am leaving at 8:45. May or may not be able to pass home before going to work but would be around 10:30 if i do) rest of days I leave at 7:15 and get home at 5:30. I can't do them at work because I share a bathroom with clients plus I have that shy bladder nuisance. Any further suggestions would be great. Are you supposed to hold your urine like for pg tests?

Lisa hope you are doing well.

Angel when is your wedding? Loving that picture of pierce in your avatar thanks for your suggestions on OPKs and any further help is always welcomed

Laura that is such a great gift you got for oh! So thoughtful. Sorry about Simon teething and the questionable stomach issues. I hope you get your answers soon and the staff is listening more to your needs.

Thanks Jess I hope everything is well with you and the girls and hubby. The pix of Sophia is adorable.

Hope everyone else is doing well!
Jen hope the weather is ok over there and you are enjoying time with Zoey.
How are you Bethany? Love your fb pics!

Amy thinking of you!! Hope you are doing well in your cycle! I think we are both ovulating around valentines day how's acupuncture going?

 

[Buttrflyl553]

Promise I will stop obsessing soon ladies...someone mentioned after work might be best for testing ovulation. Thoughts?

 

[lilesMom]

Haf big thing typed and it's gone.
Don't hve patience to do it Afain.
Love to all zx

 

[xoxo4angel]

Leslie ~ My RE told me when she was a Fellow they would run LH strips and "rapid" was an hour. Ha! She said test in the morning because hormone levels come in 3 hour surges throughout the day. I told her the pack said to test in the afternoon, she shrugged and said she had no idea why they say that. Said it only frustrates women to have to try to use mid day. If it's any consolation I used OPKs (3 diff types) in the mornings and each time they coincided with the labs ran at my RE's office. Save yourself the undue burden and poas when you wake up, even if there is a 2 hour difference. FMU is used for pregnancy test because scant amounts of HCG can be found early on IF urine isn't diluted Try not to read any more into using OPKs, pee in a dixie cup, dip the stick, brush your teeth, check if as dark or darker than control, then toss in trash! If as dark or darker send your OH a text telling him you want to jump his bones! If not, then test again the next day. I poas so much it just felt as normal as brushing my teeth! You can do this! It's all part of rainbow chasing xoxo

Laura ~ vanishing posts! I hope Simon is ok.

 

[Buttrflyl553]

I asked on a couple of boards and I have ladies saying do twice a day ( which is not possible for me) and one encouraging me to do in the evening once I get home from work. Honestly we only bd at night because of our schedules and the opk won't change that...just might bd a second night if we can when I see a positive.

 

[xoxo4angel]

Twice a day? I suppose that is one way to do it, but even my fertility monitor only required once a day I vote you pick a time that works best for you...the key is to try not to stress yourself over it. You just need to BD some time within 24 hours of the positive (not the exact moment you see the positive). I loved those Friends episodes when Monica and Chandler were ttc! You'd think once the temp is just right and the OPK is positive you have to drop everything and get frisky...that would def be stressful, but made for funny tv!

 

[Buttrflyl553]

Thanks Angel I appreciate you bearing with me! I'm a little lost and there are so many different opinions on the matter! It helps that your RE didn't think it mattered.
I love those friends episodes too! That is kind of how it feels that you have to act right away. Good to be reminded that you don't. It's sad that even with OPKs and all other assistance it doesn't mean it will happen because of the low percentage.
I did eat some strawberries tonight and bought blackberries also. Didn't realize those were good for fertility!

 

[xoxo4angel]

I loved when Monica had that terrible cold and was rubbing Vick's on her chest trying to be sexy I miss that series!! Berries are great fertility boosters (whole milk too!). And there is tons of info out there about OPKs with varying opinions on when to test. Do you do what the manufacturer says, the lady down the road w/ 3 kids or the fertility specialist?!? It's frustrating. It is still so depressing that it isn't exact. You've got this Leslie. Do as you normally would and let the OPKs just confirm Ov for you...now get to BDing Ha'

 

[xoxo4angel]

Did ya try the OPK Leslie?

Laura ~ How is Simon? Any news from the Dr?

How is everyone else? I'm a chatter box on here

 

[Buttrflyl553]

Funny you ask I was going to complain earlier but had to go to dentist first. My bladder didn't cooperate so I left without testing and was annoyed. I pass my home in the way to work after dentist and I had to pee so bad I went for it. First time I have ever seen a second line on a first response. Very light so not close at this time. Will keep going. Let's cross fingers for positive on Friday because that works out great with dhs schedule!
We didn't get to bd last night but hopefully tonight. He is really down about the situation and worried about getting the semen analysis done. He talked to his dad about it and his dad ended with the fact that his uncle had sperm issues and they had to adopt. So now dh is really down. I asked him to talk to me about it instead and we can be positive together. He really wants a child of his own and it seems he feels less of a man that he hasn't been able to provide that yet. He doesn't understand all the other factors that go into it. Anyway gotta run to work. Thanks for asking and for all the support! I really do need to
Hope all is well with everyone! East coast has to brave for another upcoming storm ugh

 

[lilesMom]

hugs leslie,
my post was to u saying i didnt think timing mattered as much as some people think with regards to opks. xxx
just daily is most important, u surely will catch some part of the surge then hon xx
like angel said , u r still gonna bd to cover bases anyway.
its just to confirm thimings to urself xxx
hugs to Dh.
baby making is tough for some of us xxx
unfair but how it is xxx
its worth it though xxx

angel hey cahtterbox
im usually with u but im a bit peed off so im no company
i rang again she still hadnt talked to doc and will get back to me
hopefully soon.
he is a little better tummy and teeth wise today but has had 2 minor 'episodes'
still dunno if seizure or not,
she said she is unsure and will prob treat for tummy and hope that solves it.
but that was nurse not doc.
but she is a speacialist nuirse so ....
will see. soon i hope xxx
hope pierce is great, xx
is he back in his cot.
oh is hinting on simon bakc in his but im not gonna yet
when weather is warmer and hopefully episodes past i will try again xxx

love to all xxx

 

[jen435]

my post disappeared ugh! im sick atm zoey isnt easy so clingy. bo patience to retype
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amber necklace for teetging highly recommend. works great
opks 20 day pk i used nice thing is u can use for long as u want. i usually tested in afternoon (thats when id get surge. bd within 12-36 hrs like angel said. hope berries n opks do trick
lovely gift laura! i hope simons okay. sending lots of hugs.
angel hope u get ur oven!
leslie love bump pics its getting close.
amy fxd for vday baby and accupuncture works this cycle.
i wrote a ton and cant remember ugh. sorry really ner a job and them treat myself to a smartphone of some kind. tgats not extremely old.