Last minute freak out...

[zetta11]

So, about 2.5 weeks after my chemical pregnancy, I got a positive OPK today. I am kind of freaking out and can't decide whether to go for it. To make matters worse, I recently realized that I have accidentally been taking some probiotics because they are in the prenatal vitamin I've been taking (I have strict orders from OB to take full prenatal instead of just folic due to possible nutritional deficiencies and blood work issues in my last pregnancy - although baby was perfect)!

Aside from that, my diet has been fairly good and DH has been taking OLE (but only for a week or two - didn't know about it!). I can't decide whether to go for it and try to catch this first egg after early m/c or hold off and add in more supplements and have DH on OLE a bit longer. I've even thought about seeing if my OB would consider clomid or femara, as I have a history of long cycles, short luteal phase, and early m/c. However, I do definitely ovulate on my own.

What would you do?? So nervous!!

[atomic sagebrush]

This is one of those questions I simply do not have the answer to. Can you flip a coin?

[dove_love]

I would just go for it and see what happens, but for no other reason than that is the type of person I am! :) good luck with whatever you decide to do!

[zetta11]

I know, there really is no answer! Flipping a coin might be my best bet at this point! :) Really just kind of venting my anxiety. :)

[maidentomother]

How many boys do you have? How long total have you been on the diet? Are you doing exercise?

I would question taking a full dose prenatal daily despite your history...maybe only take it from O to AF? Or take it twice a week?

[zetta11]

How many boys do you have? How long total have you been on the diet? Are you doing exercise?

I would question taking a full dose prenatal daily despite your history...maybe only take it from O to AF? Or take it twice a week?

I have two boys. On vegetarian diet for about 10 weeks, although I did have a couple cheats after my BFP last cycle. I have to be careful about diet because
I am very thin and will stop ovulating if I lose too much weight. I am doing "couch potato" with no exercise for the same reason (plus I find it difficult to find time and fear I would end up with moderate exercise). That's a good point about the prenatal, and is something to consider. Ugh, only a couple hours to decide. Thanks for letting me vent and agonize. :)

[bluebonnet22]

I have two boys. On vegetarian diet for about 10 weeks, although I did have a couple cheats after my BFP last cycle. I have to be careful about diet because
I am very thin and will stop ovulating if I lose too much weight. I am doing "couch potato" with no exercise for the same reason (plus I find it difficult to find time and fear I would end up with moderate exercise). That's a good point about the prenatal, and is something to consider. Ugh, only a couple hours to decide. Thanks for letting me vent and agonize. :)

Were you very thin when you conceived your boys? If it was me I probably would attempt.

[zetta11]

Yes, always been naturally thin. Thanks for all the thoughts...leaning towards attempting!

[maidentomother]

I am super thin naturally too but I didn't lose much on the LE and you can easily stop weight loss by adding empty sugar cals from soda/candy (with meals of course). Also, while many, maybe even most women lose O if they get too thin, atcmy lowest BMI in the 14s I still Oed regularly. So not every thin person loses O.

I think with 2 boys Id want the full 12w on the diet, especially considering the eating after your BFP. I'd also want at least a full 2 weeks off the prenatals or taking them less frequently.

[atomic sagebrush]

If you do want to reduce the prenatal, please do it 2-3 days per week instead of just part of the month. You shouldn't go off of and onto vitamins like that. better to take them just a couple-three days a week all month instead.

[The Anchor]

I'd be hesitant to go against your doctor's advice, especially when we're talking about baby.

[atomic sagebrush]

If you have known vitamin deficiencies then you should take as per your doctor's request. However sometimes I have seen doctors be a bit overzealous to use the lack of a prenatal as an explanation for everything when the vast majority of losses are chromosomal or thyroid related.

Can you elaborate on what the deficiencies were?

[zetta11]

Sorry, missed some if these responses!

Maidentomother, I hear what you're saying and totally agree that some thin people do not lose too much weight or lose O when they do the full-fledged LE diet, but I do. I've tried it and I stop having periods and my weight gets low enough that my doctor worries about bone loss. I wish that weren't the case, but I feel it's essential that we all listen to our bodies and do what we can do. I also went through years of an eating disorder and complete amenorrhea when I was younger, so there's some history there.

As for vitamin deficiencies, the only one that has been tested and confirmed is vitamin D deficiency, and I take a supplement for that. Anything else is only "suspected." I agree that doctors tend to blame too much on unconfirmed suspicions, but I guess it makes me a little nervous to go against advice. Definitely not saying doctors are all-knowing or always right.

Anyway, we did one attempt, so currently in the 2ww, knowing the sway could have been better and trying to feel at peace with that. If this is not our month, we'll take a month or two off and revise/strengthen the plan.

Thank you for all the feedback and advice! Good luck to us all.

[atomic sagebrush]

What I would consider, then, is taking the Vit. D as prescribed and then considering (not saying you must or should) reducing dose on prenatal to 3x a week. You'll still be getting nutrients regularly that way and it may be a compromise that could possibly help. :) Or not - it is TOTALLY at your discretion but prenatals for blue sways are one of our most consistently successful tactics.

[maidentomother]

zetta, I'm more suggesting you do the diet without losing any weight at all. It can be done!