TTCers Unite! ~a place to chat~ (3)

[Maharg]

Hi ladies I can't stay online today, but I wanted to tell you all about God's sense of humor.

You all know dh decided to use protection this month. Because he was tired of trying, well guess what God wasn't. Yup you guessed it I got my BFP yesterday morning and yesterday afternoon , and yesterday evening and this morning. LOL Yeah I know issues. But wow I can't believe it the only thing I really did differently was assume it wasn't possible. I started taking a fish oil (Omega 3) supplument. and boom. I don't know wether to be nervouse, excited or scared because of my previous miscarriage. I haven't told anyone yet and need to tell you guys. I will probably tell dh this weekend but am kind of waiting for the right time. I kn0w he will be happy. But he has alot on his plate and I know it will worry him to. Then agian he swears he knows my cycles better than me so maybe h e will guess. LOL

Anyway for those of you that enjoy looking at charts here's mine for this month. http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/ksdedee74 I am praying for you guys so much. Thank you all for sticking with me and putting up for me. The baby I lost would have been born July 4th. I was so not looking forward to that day. This is making me alittle less sad about that.Anyway got to go. I will check in with you girls tommorrow. Here's some baby dust coming ya'lls way!!!

This is fantastic! : D

 

[annaapple]

So much great news - well done BFP ladies and I wish you a happy and healthy next 9 months! As for the rest of us - there's always hope!

Sorry to hear the docs messed up JenRenee - but maybe it is for a good reason because they will find out more because of the delay or somthing. Will pray.

Maharg - will pray you get some peace about all this and that the summer holidays prove to be full of life!

In my case fertile CM turned up the day after AF left, which happened to be the same day DH got back from abroad for the weekend (God's perfect timing?). Well we, er-hum, had a nice weekend, but if this weekend wasn't God's planning, it'll be another month as I doubt I will still be fertile by next weekend. So my 3ww(!) has now officially started! Excitement and dread in equal measures... although I also feel a deep awareness of it all being in God's hands and that he will do right, whatever that might turn out to be.

Oldest DS requested 3 little sisters this weekend. That should keep us busy for some time yet! But I'm game ;-)

 

[LovesEnduringPromise]

Wow congrats!!!! God is awesome.

 

[SweetBella]

how much frolic acid should we take daily?

 

[Maharg]

So much great news - well done BFP ladies and I wish you a happy and healthy next 9 months! As for the rest of us - there's always hope!

Sorry to hear the docs messed up JenRenee - but maybe it is for a good reason because they will find out more because of the delay or somthing. Will pray.

Maharg - will pray you get some peace about all this and that the summer holidays prove to be full of life!

In my case fertile CM turned up the day after AF left, which happened to be the same day DH got back from abroad for the weekend (God's perfect timing?). Well we, er-hum, had a nice weekend, but if this weekend wasn't God's planning, it'll be another month as I doubt I will still be fertile by next weekend. So my 3ww(!) has now officially started! Excitement and dread in equal measures... although I also feel a deep awareness of it all being in God's hands and that he will do right, whatever that might turn out to be.

Oldest DS requested 3 little sisters this weekend. That should keep us busy for some time yet! But I'm game ;-)

Thank you for the prayers! And glad things feel right for you.

 

[annaapple]

how much frolic acid should we take daily?

I take a ttc / pregnancy / bf multivitamin which has 800 micrograms - but that is more than the official minimum. But like with vit C, you can't get too much. The body just flushes out what it doesn't need.

 

[annaapple]

What Is Folic Acid?

Folic acid, sometimes called folate, is a B vitamin (B9) found mostly in leafy green vegetables like kale and spinach, orange juice, and enriched grains. Repeated studies have shown that women who get 400 micrograms (0.4 milligrams) daily prior to conception and during early pregnancy reduce the risk that their baby will be born with a serious neural tube defect (a birth defect involving incomplete development of the brain and spinal cord) by up to 70%.

from http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/pregnancy/folic_acid.html

So clearly I am taking double. Ah well.

 

[lovesdolphins]

What Is Folic Acid?

Folic acid, sometimes called folate, is a B vitamin (B9) found mostly in leafy green vegetables like kale and spinach, orange juice, and enriched grains. Repeated studies have shown that women who get 400 micrograms (0.4 milligrams) daily prior to conception and during early pregnancy reduce the risk that their baby will be born with a serious neural tube defect (a birth defect involving incomplete development of the brain and spinal cord) by up to 70%.

from http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/pregnancy/folic_acid.html

So clearly I am taking double. Ah well.

Well, most pre-nates have 800 in them. I'm taking 400 + eating a lot of leafy greens, etc.

 

[jenrenee]

I got my BFP yesterday morning and yesterday afternoon , and yesterday evening and this morning.

Oh my gosh!! Yay for you!!!!!!!! I'm so happy for you!!!!!

Isn't it amazing the way God has everything work out?? I think there has been a BFP trend started...

 

[jenrenee]

What a weekend! I actually talked DH into taking a sample in - so we will finally have his tests done - yay!! When I got there, she told me that I was supposed to have called first. I told her they never mentioned that and she said she didn't know if she could even get to it that day. As you all probably know, that's something that has to be done right away with a sample - and I was pretty upset! She must have been able to tell though, because then she said she would see what she could do. I got a call later that everything was fine and they got to it - so I should have results soon! Otherwise, I haven't heard from the clinic - they were supposed to call and let me know when I can go in for my tests. Hopefully soon!! Thanks so much for all of the prayers!!!

My DH is not a very romantic guy - but yesterday I was at my mom's and planning my sisters baby shower with my sis-in-law. When we got home, DH said he really wanted to have a baby, because he saw how I was enjoying the baby talk earlier about my sis. I can't believe he even noticed - and second, I can't believe I was getting excited about it. Usually I just get really sad... I guess it was just a good weekend for me. Hope everyone else had a great weekend too!!

 

[SweetBella]

happy for you about how sweet your husband was, i know the difference that can make........ God bless you!

 

[annaapple]

I think the prayer partners is working! Where two get together in my Name...

Praise the God of Life and Love - and may He bring us all more of both soon!

 

[jenrenee]

I agree - prayer partners are definitely working - watch out for incoming miracles!!

Is anyone in the tww yet? I guess I started mine this past Friday...

 

[LovesEnduringPromise]

Okay, my husband and I are going to start trying after our 1st anniversary, which is in October. What should I do to get my body prepared? I have a feeling it isnt going to be easy for me to conceive. I know alot of prayer and vitamins....but what vitamin do I need to take the most. Also right now I am not having regular periods....I havent had my period since febuary. Its not unusual for me since I have been irregular for 3 years. I have talked to my doctor and took a pap smear and all...it came back normal and she just diagnosed me with secondary amenorrhea. Sooo...? I am not sure what could possibly put me back on track with my periods...also my thyroid was low...anything I could take for that...my doc acted like it wasnt much a big deal....I dunno?Help

 

[felinity]

Are you currently on birth control? If you aren't on hormonal birth control, you might want to try recording your basal body temperature (see http://www.fertilityfriend.com ) to see if you can chart your own ovulation. Often, a lack of menstrual period is related to a lack of ovulation.

If that's the case, when you're ready to try, your doctor can give you medicine to help induce ovulation. PCOS is one disorder that can cause anovulation, but there are certainly other causes for it, too. Low thyroid could very well play a role; anytime your hormones are out of whack, your reproductive system is likely to be affected.

All that said, if you don't feel that your doctor is taking these issues seriously enough, I recommend you try to find another one. Thyroid issues and reproductive issues are generally treatable.

 

[LovesEnduringPromise]

Are you currently on birth control? If you aren't on hormonal birth control, you might want to try recording your basal body temperature (see http://www.fertilityfriend.com ) to see if you can chart your own ovulation. Often, a lack of menstrual period is related to a lack of ovulation.

If that's the case, when you're ready to try, your doctor can give you medicine to help induce ovulation. PCOS is one disorder that can cause anovulation, but there are certainly other causes for it, too. Low thyroid could very well play a role; anytime your hormones are out of whack, your reproductive system is likely to be affected.

All that said, if you don't feel that your doctor is taking these issues seriously enough, I recommend you try to find another one. Thyroid issues and reproductive issues are generally treatable.

No Im not on birthcontrol. We use condoms, but I think if we went without one we couldnt get pregnant. Endrometriosis runs in the family, it makes it hard to conceive. I dont know if I have it...maybe a possibility. Or yes, it could be PCOS....I had a cyst that burst on my ovaries two years ago....but didnt do anything about it, dumb of me Im sure. I am thinking about finding another doctor...this one isnt too concerned.

 

[LovesEnduringPromise]

There is alot to consider about me though: here is the list that could be problematic:
1-low thyroid.
2-no menstration sometimes can go 6-8 mths without it(when I do have it it only lasts for 3-4 days and is light)
3-cyst on ovaries 2 yrs ago
4-anorexic(messed me up alot) for 4 yrs
5-frequent headaches
6-frequent hot flashes
7-mood swings
8-sometimes it feels like im going to have a period but it never comes

my MIL thinks I might be pre menopausal...she had all the symtoms I do when she was my age...and had to take hormone treatmeants to regulate herself.

 

[lovesdolphins]

Thyroid issues can definitely be treated, and should be something your Dr should help you with. There is a drug called Synthroid that helps with thyroid issues. It causes a lot of problems including decreased fertility. I would definitely bring it up with your Dr again, and ask to be treated - since you are wanting to have a baby.

As for the vitamins - just an over-the-counter pre-natal vitamin will get you what you need. You need at least 400mgs of Folic Acid (folate) a day - most pre-nates have 800.
If you are taking a regular multi-source vitamin that should be fine, but when you run out get a pre-natal vitamin. Some Drs won't even perscribe them, and just have their patients take the OTC ones.

 

[LovesEnduringPromise]

I definetly should find another doctor. I know this, Im just slow at finding one. Its hard to find a really GOOD doctor....never had any luck with that. Usually all doctors are out for the money or really not as smart as you think they are....
But you think a thyroid problem could stop menstration..since it messes w/ hormones? I have a feeling that might be the case....and the reason I got cysts on my ovaries...not sure what that might be...I guess because its not functioning right?
I am starting to take a pre-natal vitamin, so I guess that would be enough.....I know alot of folic acid is good....good amount of exercise(which I hate)...eating well(which I do at times, then other days dont) Its hard to keep up a healthy lifestyle.

 

[lovesdolphins]

Do you think you could find a mid-wife where you are? They are more about the woman than they are about the money, etc??

Where are you located - if you don't mind me asking.