Why can't our bodies be more predictable?

[bamluby]

That is great, PrayingMom!! My DH got his degree in Sociology with a human services concentration. That is awesome! I am similarly interested in those areas Woohoo, well I will be thinking about you and hoping you get that job offer on Monday! I'm trying to find a job doing research on campus right now (it will help with out-of-state tuition if I can work at school). This has been the first time ever not working, and it is SO weird. I think that is why this Christmas break has made me so crazy and broody! Keeping busy is definitely a good distraction.

I have not taken anything like that before, but I have been seeing a lot of women on here do. I moved to a new state about 6 months ago (for school), so I still need to get a new GP and OB/GYN. I was looking into vitex, but heard it may not go well with having endo?! I'm not sure, but I will definitely make an appointment soon and bring up clomid and femera to see if that would be good to start taking.

Sometimes I wonder if I have anovulatory cycles, but I still have AF every month. I would usually say it would be nice not having AF that often, but you definitely want regular cycles during TTC! Do you seem to be ovulating more regularly now? Have you taken both, or just femara?

 

[PrayingMom]

I understand about the not working, 2012 my hubby was across seas for a year and he didn't want me working it was awful I was so bored. I pray a job comes your way as well.

Yeah I took clomid first last year 2013 in May and June. It was awful for me, I had all the side effects ( hot flashes, dry cm, hormones going crazy- I was nutts) I also ovulated very late. So I told my dr I had to stop taking it. So he gave me femara, I love it, I have no side effects, I got BFP on the first cycle back in Sept. This past cycle I messed that up with my BD timing. But I am prepare this cycle. So I am sure I will get a BFP this time.. But everyone's body is different clomid may work for you or femara might. My friend got BFP on first round of clomid.

I would just ask what are your choices and go with what is best for you. I would look up both then choose if you have to.

 

[PrayingMom]

oh yeah with Femara I O around cd14 or 15 with clomid it was cd23 or 24 it was late

 

[bamluby]

Thank you! I definitely like staying busy. Was your hubby across seas for work or military? I'm glad he's home with you now!

Thank you for the information! I know everyone is different, but right now I would definitely be leaning towards femara. I have always been one to experience side-effects of medications, and those clomid side effects sound awful!! I will certainly do some more research though. I am so glad that it has worked for you! I know you will have everything working in your favor this cycle.

 

[PrayingMom]

Yeah he is in he military and he had orders. I am happy he is at home next month will mark a year he has been home.

I don't get side effects of medication but Clomid I most defiantly got all of clomid side effects. I have read it make your Cm dry which in turn makes the swimmers had to get to the eggs. But yeah I would recommend femara over clomid any day.


Good luck and baby dust to us all. I hope you get BFP soon..

 

[bamluby]

Aww yes, I can imagine it is wonderful having him home safe and sound! Will he have any more deployments?

Thank you again for all of the information. Sometimes hearing about personal experiences can be much more beneficial than reading published research on medication, because our bodies are never an exact science.

Yes, hoping, praying, good vibes, and baby dust to us all!!!
I hope it happens for us SOON! CocoMia, how are you doing?

 

[CocoMia]

Evening ladies!

Bamluby - I agree I've seen lots of positive stories from ladies with endo and PCOS so we won't give in to bad thoughts! Positivity all the way!

Prayingmom - no I haven't taken anything. I had surgery last year on my cervix and decided to give my body time to heal before trying any drugs. In the uk we have to get referred and then there's a significant wait to see a specialist to get further treatment so it'll be a while before we are given anything I'd imagine.

I believe clomid is the first stop for women with PCOS so fingers crossed that's what I would be offered?

It's v late here so will let you all know how I get on tomorrow testing.

Bamluby you're still v early to test so fingers crossed for the next few days!!

Have a great weekend lovelies x

 

[PrayingMom]

Bamluby as of right now no I dont think he will have any more. But who knows. I am happy I can help with personal experience.

Well its date night for us ladies I will talk to you all tomorrow. Be safe and baby dust and prayers for us tonight I will pray..

 

[bamluby]

That's good about his deployment!

Thank you, PrayingMom! You are always so uplifting!

How was your date night? How fun! I need to do my date nights with my DH more often. He would be happy if I just cooked dinner for him (he's the cook in our family). Maybe I'll do that tonight

No news on my end yet. Still no AF, but I guess I should expect her later than usual anyways since I O'd late. 10DPO today, temp spiked a little, but still a BFN. I feel like it would show up by now if it was going to On the other hand, things have been so unusual and not like AF at all! I've only had very dull cramps the last few days, and now my CM is stranger than ever! I'm trying to stay hopeful, but I can't help but think I am already out. I'm just so confused by my body. I just started taking B-complex this week and prenatals a few weeks ago- do you know if that would cause changes in my CM?

There I go ranting again. My emotions have been all over the place. Thanks for listening! I hope you are all doing great and enjoying your weekend!

 

[PrayingMom]

No such thing as ranting . Date night was good we did a movie and went out for dinner. We don't have date nights often he works soo much. It was nice tho. Yeah cook dinner tonight sounds fun, wish I could cook a lot but he works late hours and might already ate by then .
I don't know if the vitamins would change your CM, sorry I haven't did any research on that. Well if you ovulated later than normal that should explain why AF is later. And I got my BFP on 16dpo back in Sept. and that was based on 30-32 cycle days. How long are your CD? As they say your not out until AF shows, we will for sure stay positive bc we will get BFP this cycle...

 

[bamluby]

Haha well thank you again- I just feel crazy right now; I'm not usually THIS crazy! I started testing early, because I originally thought I O'd early....so this 2WW has turned into a 3WW.

Ohhh that sounds like fun! What movie did you see? I feel lucky to go to one movie a year. I saw Hunger Games recently. I hear you about the crazy schedule and trying to cook dinner. DH works some day shifts and some later shifts. It's probably a good thing when I don't cook though - I'm a pretty terrible cook. I can make good soups?!

That's totally fine about not knowing about the vitamins; I figured I would ask, because you know more about TTC then I do! Let's see I am CD35/10DPO. FF put my O date on CD25. It may just be a fluke that I ovulated late, because my cycles are usually 28-30 days. I've never had a long cycle. The only time I was irregular was when I was on the depo shot (I had spotting for 9 months). I know our bodies do weird things though, so I know it makes sense for me to be late for AF when I O late. My fingers are still crossed that *maybe*, just maybe I will get a BFP in a few days. As you said, I'm not out until AF shows!

By the way, I saw on your profile that you are 23 and your DH is 24. That is the same for me and my DH!

Can I ask you ladies what your names are?! I feel so impersonal calling you by your usernames when I have been talking to you for a while! My name is Michelle If you would rather not share, I completely understand!!! Have a good evening!

 

[PrayingMom]

Im actually fairly new with the TTC, well I guess it will be a year now. We went to go see the "Ride Alone", I saw Hunger Games maybe last week or before can't remember.

I understand I was on that depo shot and it totally jacked me up. I had spotted months straight, once I had a cycle a month straight.. So I stay away from birth control. Yeah I see your on CD35 and normally its 28-30. Ummm could be BFP soon.. Do you use opks??

Yep we are 23 and 24 lol thats awesome we are the same age lol.
I have no problem with you knowing my name. I am Brittany.

 

[bamluby]

Oh ok! Is that the one with Ice Cube? I'm so behind with new movies!

Yeah, the depo was TERRIBLE! I know some people love it and it does wonders for them, but I guess we aren't those people! (Another reason why I trust your opinion about famara!)No, I don't use OPKs, but I plan to this next month!

Lol yes, I was creeping on your profile and saw that Well it is nice to 'officially' meet you. Maybe I'm weird; I've never really talked to people on forums before, but it just seemed strange to talk about all of these things and still call you by your username.

 

[PrayingMom]

Yeah that is the movie, I am too behind on movies lol.
Yeah I think it will be a great idea to use opks ,my first month using digital first response opks and femara I got the BFP. I also used preseed.
I am doing the exact same thing this cycle. I am currently on CD6 and tomorrow is the last day taking the pills I started yesterday testing with digital opks. So I have everything line up right in place and i should get my BFP this cycle.

Its okay looking on my profile, its not weird to me bc this my first time ever being on online forums. Its relaxing to me, bc I have women to talk to that understands what I am feeling and thinking, and I love seeing people getting their BFP makes me keep fighting for our dream BABY!!! Then we can share our pregnancy journey together..

 

[bamluby]

Awesome! Sounds like a fun date night!

Yes, I think using OKPs will be a good addition. It definitely sounds like you have everything going for you this cycle! How long do you take Femara for? I can't wait to hear when you get that BFP! I know this will be it for you!

I know these forums have been great! This thread is the first time I've really gotten to talk to people too! My DH just laughs at me, because I spend so much time on here. It really is relaxing though when you have someone that understands! I totally get it! I'm the same way, and I get excited seeing other ladies BFPs. It would definitely be wonderful to share the pregnancy journey together! EEK I can't wait! Baby dust to us! We are going to get that BFP soon, I know it!

 

[PrayingMom]

I take it CD 3-7 which is only 5 days then suppose to wait two days then bd for a week straight once a day.

My DH laughs too, and I started making my videos for youtube he just smiles at me, he is the type what ever makes me happy makes him happy.. Yeah I spend a lot of time on here as well, I suppose bc I dont have any "real friends" the one I thought I had showed her true colors as they say lol.
Yes I cant wait to we get our BFP it will happen this year Im praying this cycle for us..

Oh yeah just a friendly suggestion I would use the digital opks simply bc it will tell you yes or no instead of saving all the test to compare the lines to see when it gets darker. I did that this past cycle got the regular opks and not digital and I was so stressed out bc all the lines looked dark to me LOL, and I believe I got my O date wrong and didnt BD when we needed to. so to save myself the time and stress digital I am using. Although they are a little pricey, just based of past experience I got my BFP when I used them so .

 

[bamluby]

Oh that is interesting- I don't know why I would have thought it was something you take all month! Is it pretty reasonably priced do you think?

Haha. That's sweet- sounds like my DH YAY- how are the youtube videos going?! I'm glad you started them!

I'm sorry again about your friend. It's interesting how much relationships change as we get older. A little sad too. I have a few really good friends, but this is the one thing I don't really talk much about. It's not like they wouldn't be supportive...it just feels funny to talk in-depth about it when they are at a different place in their lives of not wanting children. As you said yesterday, it's nice on these forums where people understand your thoughts and feelings. It's such a relief to have someone to talk to!

Yes, this is our year!! I'm praying for this cycle for us too!

Thank you for the suggestion on the digital OKPs. I will look for those! I can definitely see myself stressing out about when test strip was darker. I already obsess enough over all of this, so that could save me the agony of trying to figure out when I O. You are so prepared- you are definitely going to get your BFP this cycle!!!!

 

[PrayingMom]

Yeah they are a good price my insurance pays for it all I only pay $5.00 thats nothing compared to stories I have read with women paying 100 to 1000 for dollars. And its worth it to me simply bc thats all I ever wanted as a little girl was to get married have a child, and be successful. So far gotten married and almost as successful as I wanna be just missing our child.

Yes it is very interesting that as we get older we grow apart and grow up. I suppose its all apart of life. God put people in our lives for reasons and seasons to learn from it. I just take it for what it is worth and move on. It was lovely to have at least one good friend but owell. But I understand not wanting to talk about TTC with friends that aren't at that point, even tho they'll be understanding ,they really don't understand unless they are in our shoes.

I am prepare very prepare. I know it is going to happen I will get the BFP this cycle. Im super excited I am saying it bc it will come true. And I upload my videos, I need to figure out how to make them all cute like other people do but I will figure out how to mark the link on here for you to go view on youtube. ( Its not perfect at all but, I plan to get better with time.)

 

[PrayingMom]

If you go on youtube and type this exactly OUR TTC STORY (about everything) you can watch the video then click on my picture to see the other videos its a total of 4 videos. Let me know if you have trouble.

 

[bamluby]

Hey Brittany! I don't have time too much time to write back to your above posts, but I will definitely write back this evening! I started watching your youtube videos, but didn't get to finish watching them last night. I love them so far! I will also finish watching those tonight when I write back!!

I'm going a little crazy this morning. I took a test, and right when I was holding it up to the light saying "WHYYY?!" I *thought* I saw a shadow. I was holding it up to the light, and it looked like something was shining through. I immediately took it apart and started looking at it from a zillion different angles and lighting. I did another one an hour and a half later (I couldn't wait longer), and the same thing. It is VERY possible that I could be going completely crazy and seeing things. It could also be evap lines, because they are on blue dye equaline tests. They had the slightest slightest bit of color, but I am SO hoping that I actually saw them. I'll be praying all day.

I am about to go study and do homework with a friend all day, so it will distract me for a while. I plan to not POAS until this evening after holding all day. Sorry for the read and run- I will write back to everything this evening! Thanks!!