TTC Check-In April 22

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Melanie, It was a lot of fun! It's a party where they sell um...adult toys and lotions and stuff like that. I got to see a bunch of old friends from the neighborhood which is always nice.

Anne, Yes, my temps are whacky and I'm trying not to get discouraged. I read that if you breathe through your mouth, your temp can drop which I have been having sinuses and wake up with a dry mouth so I don't know if that's why my temp dipped today again. My fertile CM doesn't match up with any of the temps so who knows. I have been taking it all at the same time except for CD7 which explains the weird dip. The rest I have been temping at the same time. If I don't get pg this cycle I'm going to try opks. I'm just going to wait and see what tomorrow's temp is. I just got off the pill three months back so my cycles are weird for the first three months off the pill normally also so who knows! I'm crossing my fingers that my temp will rise so I'm not anovulatory. Thanks for looking at my chart!

I'm trying to start off better this week. I ate bad and worked out only 3 times last week. I did BM2 Scrambled Eggs premix today and that felt great. I'm going to try and be better this week since my life is starting to normalize. Anyway, hope to hear from you ladies soon!

Lisa
 
Anne, does the fact that I get up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom affect my temp? I do at least sleep three hours after that most times though.

Lisa
 
Lisa - If you haven't been off of the pill for that long, I bet that might be part of the problem. I'd just keep going like you are for this first cycle and see what happens. Definitely don't obsess and enjoy this time. Hopefully, your temps will go up soon and you'll get some cross hairs on your chart. I know that alcohol (of course) and sleep deprivation can affect your temps. Not sure about breathing through your mouth.

I've also gotten up in the middle of the night to head to the bathroom, but if you get 3 hours of sleep after, it shouldn't really affect it. Is your thermometer right next to your bed, so you don't have to get up? I have it in my night stand, so it's just an arms reach away. Be sure your mouth is closed when taking it too! I know I'm so tired that I lay it on my pillow while taking it and sometimes my mouth opens, b/c I start to fall asleep!

;)

Not much exercise for me for the last few weeks. I've got an aweful flare up of my osteoarthritis in the knees and can barely walk these days. ;(

Anne
 
Hi Lisa,

I looked at your chart. I suspect that this pattern is because you are post-pill. It could be that you are anovulatory at this time, and it is not uncommon to have a variable return of peak-type mucus post-pill. It can take up to six months for your cycles to regulate You are correct that mouth breathing can affect temps. The mucus observations can provide a lot of information, how often are you checking for mucus?

I worked out one day last week. Pitiful. Hopefully, this is a better week.

Autumm
 
Anne - How many days before testing for you? I hope your knees start to feel better.

Autumn - This is my third month off the pill and I always have long cycles for the first few months off. By the 4th, 5th month I'm more regular on a 28-day cycle. I was not diligent about my CM changes and charting it because of all that was going on with my dad. I am going to do it better this time around. I did notice watery mucous this month and last month. My mucous is back to sticky now, but can't say what it was prior. I did get pg with my first two 3 mos off the pill. My first pg I had 35-day cycles and the second pg I had 29-30 day cycles. My third pg I started with 30-32 day cycles and it eventually turned into 28-day cycles a few months later. All were post-pill cycles. Do you think mucous observations is a better indicator than temping? My peak-type/fertile CM didn't seem to match up with my temp, but like you said there could be a variety of reasons.

Melanie - How are you doing?


I had a bad last week also, but trying better this week. I was going to work out tonight, but I have a headache right now. I might opt for a workout tomorrow instead. I'm going to be watching HEROES tonight! So excited! Anyone here watch?

Lisa
 
Day 24 no MD. :D

Sun: 3 mi run
Mon: off
Tue: 4 mi run
Wed: 7 mi run
Thurs: Kickin Core
Fir: 4 mi run
Sat: off

Life is busy. I am going to try to run a couple more times this week, as the 10K is on Sat already.

My cycles must not have returned yet (post-baby/nursing still). I got my 1st period on 22nd of last month and nothing as of yet. I did test negative, so I'm sure it's on the way. I might not be ovulating yet? I had to do temp checking w/ovulating charting in college anatomy/physology---at that time I was on the pill---so nothing too exciting...and that was about 10 years ago already! OUCH! I'm getting old (and my eggs must be too)!!!!!



~Melanie~

Jadon born 11/23/05
Justin born 1/17/04
Jory born 4/9/94
 
Melanie - No you can't be old because that would make me old since we're the same age! LOL! Good luck on the 10k! You'll do great I'm sure.

Autumn, Anne - So my temp rose for the second day in a row since that dip on cd20. If I do end up o'ing on cd20, that would make sense with my 30-35 day cycles. We'll see...

Morris - Hope you're enjoying your vacation.

Better get going. It's been busy and I have a slight cold. Gotta get the kids to school and go visit my best friend and her newborn in the hospital! Oh yeah, then work. x( Why can't it be the weekend already?!

Lisa
 
Melanie - Good luck on your 10K, hope the weather cooperates for you!

Lisa - I should test in about 8-9 days, so I have a ways to go. I did go to the RE for my 21 day progesterone test. It came out to be a 20!

3 = Egg released
10 = good egg released
20 = even better chances~!

So, at least I know I'm ovulating. Next tests will be 3 day FSH and Estradiol which tells if I'm producing good quality eggs. Hoping I get a BFP and not have to do those tests or dear husband do his SA! x(

I was doing some reading and this might be reaching, but average progesterone at week 4 pregnancy is 20! Not getting my hope up though, b/c you can have even higher than 20 and NOT be preggo.

Lisa - That's good if your temps are up. Oh yeah, watching CM, temping and if you use a monitor all are good indicators. Using 1 method is o.k., but FF suggests using at least CM, Temping and then monitor if you want. Send me your link and I'll take a look again. I think theres a way we can make each other 'friends' in FF so we can send private messages there and also access each other charts if we want! :)

Anne
 
Anne - Yay, yay, yay for a good number! I hope you get that BFP also before having to turn to those other tests. I think we'll be testing at around the same time! My FF chart indicated CD18 as my o date. We'll see. I'm on a "trial period" until the end of this month and I'm hoping, hoping, hoping that I won't have to extend my FF account if you know what I mean.;) If not, that's fine also and just let me know how to add you on as a "friend" on FF. I'm totally new to it all. www.fertilityfriend.com/home/194634 - Here's my link again.

Melanie - Is that 10K coming up? If so, have fun and good luck!

I did B&G last night. I'm glad I did even though every ounce of me wanted to just sleep. I can't seem to kick this lingering cold. It's not full blown, but just there. I might just go for a run this afternoon/evening. Hi Autumn, Morris!

Lisa
 
Lisa - After you first sign on to FF, look above at all the 'tabs' and click the 'community' tab. It will take you to another page and you want to click on the 'my friends' tab. I already requested that you add me, so you should get some kind of indicator that 'you have a request to add a friend'. Do what it says to get me added. My user is 'anne0922'. Then it will allow us to view each others charts and message back and forth!

Let me know if it works!

Oh, your chart look Fabulous now that there's a distinct coverline. Go temps go! I don't test anymore unless my period is at least 3 days late. I've wasted so many tests and been disappointed this last year that, I try not to do that anymore. If it's late, then I'll test! }(

Hope everyone is doing well!

Anne
 
I haven't gotten my period and I'm not sure if I'm ovulating having only one period postnatally...but there's a lot of action going on in the bedroom...if you know what I mean. :D
I"m going through some awful stuff at work right now, so if you think about me, would you say a prayer? I just found out Tuesday night that my coworkers have been ready & raking through my personal e-mail account for quite a while. :(

~Melanie~

Jadon born 11/23/05
Justin born 1/17/04
Jory born 4/9/94
 
Melanie - I will defintely say a prayer for you about work and maybe being pg! I'm so sorry for the work situation. That's just awful.

Anne - I just saw the FF notice when I went to log in my temp for this morning. I haven't had time to go through the needed steps to get to it, but I will this afternoon after I'm done working.


My throat is still scratchy and very uncomfortable. Got a lot of work to do so I'll be back later!

Lisa
 
I'm not pg, I took two tests and both are negative. It's okay, God is in control. How long do you ladies wait before testing, I think Anne said 3 days post-period time?

Do you ladies remember how many periods you had postnatally before becoming regular?

~Melanie~

Jadon born 11/23/05
Justin born 1/17/04
Jory born 4/9/94
 
Melanie - keeping you in my prayers for sure. I hope you're feeling a bit better today. Sorry I can't chime in on your question. I miscarried with my first. Also, I normally don't test anymore until my period has been missed. I've been at this for a year and it gets expensive! Today was an exception though...

Lisa - yeah, once you add me as a friend, please take a look at my chart. I'm freaking out a little as my temp has spiked today. It's never been higher than 98.6 in previous cycles and today it was 98.92. i have a triphasic chart going on so far. I had to test, because of the spike, but it was a BFN. i'm still holding out hope until I see those temps fall. I still have 7 days left until the normal time for AF to come! This last 7 days is going to kill me!

DH is going for his Sperm Analysis today. I'm praying that after today, we won't have to do anymore fertility testing! Wouldn't that be just FABULOUS! Maybe a trip to the infertility guys is all it took. ;-)

Autumn - how are you doing?

Anne
 
Anne - I added you on this morning and saw your chart. OOOH I don't know if I can wait to test...maybe with FMU tomorrow morning? That was a significant temp spike. Can you check if I got added to your friend's list? If not, I have to figure out how to do that later today. I know what you mean about buying those tests...I have been there and done that.

Melanie - I can't remember that far back, but I know I got my period back a little irregularly at first because I was still BFing. After couple months it became pretty regular though. For me, either I didn't have it or had it so once I got my first period while BFing I kept getting it even if my cycles weren't totally regular. I BFed both until 17mos. Hope that helps!

Autumn - Where are you? I hope you're doing okay!

Better get my kiddies to school and back to work at the office today. Fun. I did GS BSB last night and now my left lower back is hurting. I don't know if I did those lower back excercises wrong?:-(

Lisa
 
Hey Lisa,
It worked. I sent you a message, so when you log in it should be blinking 'private message' or something at the top of the page. If you go to the 'friends' tab you should be able to see my username there 'anne0922' and that's where you can message me and look at my chart!

Chat later,
Anne
 
Hi ladies!

Yesterday was the anniversary so hopefully my blues are behind me. I have been really busy with a new business venture, which I don't want to discuss because it involves a product. Anyway, that is what has kept me away from the forum.

I was papped today. My doctor looked at my charting (which it is awesome to have doc who understands NFP charts) and my labs, and we agreed I need some progesterone. Interestingly, my luteal phase is normal. The only charting pattern is tail-end brown bleeding. So, maybe (fingers crossed) the progesterone will make TTC less difficult.

I gotta run ladies.

Autumn
 
Hi Autumn! I'm glad they found out what might be going on with you! I'm glad that you got through yesterday and I'll pray that each day gets better for you. Good luck on your business venture and I'd love to hear how things are going with you so drop in whenever you can to say hello!

Anne - So I'm dying to know if you're going to wait until AF is officially late or test sooner than that. Esp. with that jump in your temp!

My back is killing me. I'm going to meet a friend for after dinner drinks after work to unwind. Can't wait! Of course, non-alcoholic for me right now being I'm TTC and all.;-)

Lisa
 
Tomorrow (Sat) is my big 10K. It's going to be a challenge. I've run up to 7 miles, but mostly 4 mile runs. I have one of the teenagers I work with to watch my little ones...then I'm taking them to my friends farm to play with their baby bunnies so I can take lots and lots of pictures with them.

My little ones both have ear infections. :( I took them to one of those Minute Clinic places...wonderful...and very affordable. Jadon has an antibiotic (first one ever) and I have an Rx for Justin if he doesn't improve in a couple of days (he's never had an antibiotic). I'm so blessed with healthy kids!

36 days post last period. Everytime I feel just a tinge of wetness I run to the bathroom thinking AF must finally be here. It's so weird! I hope AF doesn't come during my race? Maybe I should put a tampon in just in case. :D :D With my luck...I'd forget I put it there. :D :D LOL

Have a great weekend ladies!

~Melanie~

Jadon born 11/23/05
Justin born 1/17/04
Jory born 4/9/94
 
hi everyone! i feel like i have been gone forever. what a crazy 10 days.

we lost power for 4 days before vacation, then we had vacation which was.... exhausting. now, i have been home 2 days and am settling in. sounds like everyone is doing well.

autumn, i hope you are starting to find your rhythum again. anniversaries like that are tough.
mel, good luck today on your run! i know you will do great.
anne, i am thinking of you - so exciting and hard to wait, i know.

lisa, sounds like you are doing well with getting to know your cycle.

i ran every day of vacation and that felt great - usually 6-7 mils per run. the last 2 days i have really enjoyed cathe - bm2 scrambled yesterday and kpc today. i ate really quite clean on vacation with only one carzy cholclate day - darn those m and m's. so at least i am no heavier after vaction. i am looking forward to some strength work and runs with my dog again. i work today but will check in with you guys soon.
take care
 
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