03.09.09
I’ve moved!
Okay, so I’m obviously not PG from last cycle, I certainly would have found the time to post that! But I have moved my blog. It’s kind of a long story, but basically it’s housed on a local website now that my H is affiliated with. It’s the same blog, and nothing has changed but the location, and I’m definitely not getting paid or anything (unfortunately enough… ) but it’s a parenting website and H knew that I was doing this TTC blog and offered up my experiences and blog to be added to their website. Kinda fun, but anyway, I thought maybe anyone who’s interested in my blog now might like to keep reading me even if it’s housed elsewhere.
Here’s the link if you’re interested: The Conceiveable Future
As far as the TTC goes, nothing has changed really. We’re currently in Cycle #6 – the dreaded one for me… but we should about be at ovulation any day now. My BBT chart has been kinda all over the place (at least it seems like that) so I hope I get a definite spike this cycle so that I know everything’s happening as it should.
In good news, I have officially been off BCPs for 6 months now so all of my conception abilities should be restored at this point – if everything is working properly, “they” say that normal ovulation usually returns approximately 3-6 months after cessation of BCPs. So, we’ll see what comes of this cycle.
I’ll keep ya posted!
02.15.09
Still in it to win it ; )
We’re still hanging in there. I’ve continued to stay above my temperature cover line, but since this is my first cycle charting BBT I don’t really have anything to compare it to. I’m currently 9 dpo and keeping in mind that I ovulated on the same CD last month, and that my LP was 12 days last time, I should know something within the next few days.
H is so excited. He’s been asking me every morning what my temp is after I take it, or reminding me to do so on time, then asking me, “is that good?”, meaning, “is it still up?”. He thinks that as long as it stays up it’s a good thing, which it technically IS, but he doesn’t really understand charting and that my temps could quickly take a dive, and/or take a dive the day of/the day before AF shows, etc. So I told him that we should probably know something in the next few days.
Strangely, I’m not AS crazy as I usually am during my TWW. I think there’s a few factors working here – 1) I’ve already resigned myself that I’m going to have to start on Cycle Number Six, which I’m not excited about. I feel like the odds shift at this point, the majority of people (slightly more, but still statistically MORE) have already conceived within 6 cycles. I don’t like being in the minority for something like this! 2) I wanted to try Pre-Seed this month, but H talked me into waiting one more cycle. So I feel like we still have something left to try. And, 3) This is my first month charting BBT, so I don’t really know what to expect.
In other news, I’m working on reading “Homebirth in the Hospital”. It preaches “Integrative Childbirth”, a successful combination of natural and medically managed childbirth.
02.09.09
Temp Spike.
Okay, so I did get a temp spike! Yay! Today was definitely a spike, but apparently I can’t count it as a true indication of ovulation unless and until the spike is sustained for a minimum of 3 days. So, we’ll see.
According to fertilityfriend.com I should have ovulated the day before the spike in temp, so that’s on par with what the OPK tests indicate.
My BBT quest continues.
02.08.09
Hrm…
I am definitely not seeing a rise in BBT. So far, I’ve been lower that my average pre-ovulation temps for several days now. So either something is off with my body, or I suck at temperature taking. I hope it’s that I suck at temperature taking. To be honest, I sleep with a heated blanket which I suspect is skewing my temps, but I thought that as long as I kept the blanket on the same setting every night that I’d still get an accurate reading. Apparently this is not the case. However, I’d much rather be able to blame it on the blanket than on a problem with my body.
:shrug:
I’m currently (approximately – based on the OPK) 2 dpo.
02.05.09
Positive OPK test!
I’m moving into ovulation for this cycle.
Typically, ovulation will occur within 48 hours of a positive OPK test. The great thing is that I’ve ovulated on the same CD for the past 2 months. That’s got to be a good sign!
Here’s hoping that this is our month!
01.28.09
I began Charting this cycle.
I’ve been taking my BBT with my nifty new thermometer and I must say it’s a PITA. Maybe I just haven’t made it part of my routine yet, but to be honest, I’ve never been much of a morning person so taking my temp every morning before I can even get up to pee isn’t really that enjoyable. I’ve been pretty good about it though, if I do say so myself.
Through charting, I’m hoping to accomplish a better understanding of my body and cycles. I really like the definitiveness of the OPK that I’ve been using, but I’m impatient and I want even more control! Hopefully, this will be another indicator of ovulation for me, as well as clue to me in to whether my temps are dropping after ovulation indicating that AF is coming, or they stay high indicating that there’s a chance I’m PG. We’ll see.
In other news, upon discussing EWCF with some friends of mine and learning from their experiences, it seems that I may be lacking a bit in that department. I don’t seem to notice any change in CF throughout my cycle and I definitely keep a look out especially around O time.
I approached H about possibly trying out Pre-Seed lubricant, which is supposed to imitate EWCF and help create a welcoming environment for the sperm to get where they’re going, but he didn’t seem to thrilled. His reaction: Maybe you just don’t know what you’re looking for. *Sigh* Boys, they just don’t get it. We talked it out some more and if we don’t get PG this cycle (and have to start on the dreaded Cycle #6 – yes, I’m dreading it. It’s just a number, I know this, but still… I don’t like it!) then we will try utilizing some Pre-Seed next time.
So, we’ll see. I’m currently on CD 10. I O’d on CD 19 last cycle, so maybe we will be in full baby making mode to get us in the mood for Valentine’s day!
01.20.09
Welcome to TTC Cycle #5
AF appeared for her monthly visit yesterday late in the afternoon. I’m still puzzled as to exactly what was going on with the spotting, then nothing, then AF showing, that’s never happened to me before. Usually, I only experience spotting that leads straight into AF within maybe, let’s say 6 hours or so. ::shrug::
Anyway, I’m just glad that I don’t have to wonder am I, or aren’t I anymore! I’m definitely not PG this month – sucks because I really thought this month would be it, but s’okay, I treated myself to a glass of wine last night and I’m *trying* not to think of all the stuff that I missed out on this month because I “might be” PG.
*sigh*
That’s the hardest part, the “might be”. If I know that I’m PG, I’ll have no problem avoiding alcohol, caffiene, etc., but what sucks big time is avoiding all that AND THEN finding out you were never even PG!
The good thing is that I discovered this cycle that my LP is probably about 12 days, which is a decent number. Yay for that! And, as of this morning I’ve decided to start charting utilizing BBT to further aid my quest to know what the heck is going on with my body!
Of course I’d like to get PG ASAP! But, I’m also okay with the fact that it will happen when it happens – no real rush. The only downfall is that every cycle that we don’t conceive it makes me wonder if something is wrong. I look down the road 6 months… a year… or more and wonder if everything will go the way it’s supposed to, or if we will still be struggling at that point. It’s very scary to think about.
For now, I’ll grit my teeth and muddle through this week of terrible cramps, headaches, bloatedness, backaches, and overall ickyness with my glass of wine to comfort me!
Hello Cycle #5!
01.19.09
Dear Body,
I would REALLY appreciate it if you could stop sending me mixed signals.
Last night, late in the evening, I experienced a small amount of spotting. I really thought that I would wake up this morning and AF would be here, but alas, no AF.
I rarely get any spotting in between periods, this is definitely out of the ordinary for me to experience any spotting without AF showing up shortly thereafter AND I also am not experiencing normal PMS signs, which have been quite bad since I went off the pill.
However, I have had 2 negative pregnancy tests AND I’m also lacking hope. I suppose if AF doesn’t get here before then, I’ll go ahead and POAS AGAIN tomorrow morning.
In conclusion body, I’d really REALLY appreciate if you could get your shit together and either get knocked up, or get your period. No in between.
Annoyed,
Me.
01.17.09
BFN #2
I tested again this morning – I’m 11 dpo – and I got another negative. I’m pretty much convinced that this is not our month 
S’okay though, perhaps we’re supposed to conceive next month. I’m just going to wait for AF now.
