TTC Pink Chit Chat Thread - August

[Mochagirl]

I just started a new thread about this, but now that you're all sorted out and have af (Yay!) MY body's starting to confuse me. AF was quite light and only lasted 3 days with NO spotting afterwards and no cramps. My temp has also stayed at or just above the coverline the whole time. Also (TMI warning), I've been constipated the past 3 days even though I always get diarrhea with af. All of a sudden I got scared I might actually be pregnant and hurting my baby by taking Vitex and SP. I took and ic and got a BFN. Should I just assume it was a strange period caused by swaying and continue to take the supps?

[swish]

Oh, I think I would hold off the supplements for a couple of days and test again just in case. It probably is just a weird cycle maybe caused by supps or weight loss. I had a strange period at the beginning of this cycle, I really think you should make sure you are at the upper limit of the calories

[Mochagirl]

I'm trying to get to at least 1700 calories per day, but some days I find that hard without getting too high with protein or sodium. I know yesterday I didn't get enough calories - that often happens when I don't eat pasta for supper.

A 3 day period isn't going to affect my fertility too much, is it?

[rainbowflower]

I'm trying to get to at least 1700 calories per day, but some days I find that hard without getting too high with protein or sodium. I know yesterday I didn't get enough calories - that often happens when I don't eat pasta for supper.

A 3 day period isn't going to affect my fertility too much, is it?

I just said much the same on the other thread.. will be interested to see any suggestions on this!

[swish]

I really don't know and nothing is permanent anyway, if the problem is weight loss, you just have to simply put some back on, that is my understanding anyway. It's just all so unknown, it could be anything. Are you still losing weight or have you plateaued? I'm sure, if it is a different period, atomic would say different is good for your pink sway.

[zanacal]

mocha, my periods aren't really heavy anyway but this last month it was particularly light. I pretty much had one day of medium/heavy flow and 2 days of light flow. We were able to DTD on cd4! I personally wouldn't read too much into it but I understand your worries. I'm sure it won't do any harm to your sway to hold off taking the supps for a couple of days if you want to be sure and do another test.

[Mochagirl]

Thanks, ladies! My weight has plateaued - I only lost one pound in the last month or so, so I think I figured out a balance to help me maintain this weight. I found a website that lets you calculate how many calories you need to maintain your current BMI - it told me I need 1900, so I guess I should try to eat a bit more just to be safe.

http://www.bcm.edu/cnrc/caloriesneed.htm

[Indira]

YAY for AF swish, I would feel so relieved! Now your next attempt is near, I bet september is your month!
I think your sway is fine without the supps, I was doubting to drop SP too, after this cycle I won´t take it anymore.

[swish]

That's a useful website, thanks mocha, I need just under 2000 calories so that'll be a teal challenge!
I hope you're right about sept, indira!

[LadyScarlett]

Wow, guess I fell off the face of the earth! Went back to work last week from summer vacation and today was the first time I've had to even log on my computer. Sounds like most of you are doing well and preparing for a September sway. No BFP for me in August, so on to September too.