TTC Girl - January 2012

[xokatietatie]

I had a light AF this last time too but also had spotting before AF which I've never, ever had...weird stuff!

Thx so much for your kind words...

AF was shorter and lighter for me this time as well. Maybe it's a good sign!

[Out of the Blue]

OPK was - today, which is fine... I wasn't expecting it to be positive yet. I am going to really try to kick it into gear with the diet for the next week or so and hope that it will be enough to make up for my days I struggled.

When are you set to O? For some reason, I thought you were around the 20th...If so, you've got time to reverse a few bad days IMO. to you!

[xokatietatie]

My cramps come and go too, and I'm constantly checking the toilet paper when I wipe to make sure there's no blood. Everytime I do get a solid pregnancy symptom - even the uncomfortable ones - I'm so happy, because it makes me FEEL pregnant and be a little less stressed.

I love feeling pregnant! So happy for you right now.

[XXdreaming]

Thanks ladies, mine was a mmc too, I found out at 10wks u/s that baby passed around 8wks, I still had all my symptoms, my body I guess wasn't planning on m/c any time soon, since cervix was closed, no cramps, or spotting, it was a complete surprise, I did have a d&c and I figured I would be back to normal in just a few days, I go back in 2wks for checkup and bloodwork, I am kind of upset because I thought a d&c would clear you out and I am still passing greyish clots, it wasn't my regular ob that did it since he still on his christmas/new yrs vacation he took, I should see him though at my 2wk checkup, would vitex help get things back faster?

Ootb I am sorry for your loss, I think the further you go in pregnancy the harder the loss is, I pray you get a bfp soon and a healthy baby girl *hugs*

Mocha- congrats on the bfp! Praying for a healthy baby girl for you! I know its hard once you experience a loss, I pray your 1st trimester flies by for you so you can relax

[amari]

What are you ladies eating. I know there is a food thread, but it is slow. I struggle with the food. I eat a lot of 100 cal to 300 cal things to make up each of my 3 meals that I eat. This morning I had 2 mini bagels w/cream cheese and sugar-free jelly, white toast w/ low-fat butter, a fiber smoothie and a mini cupcake. (I added the cupcake to stop from losing more weight). I am getting hungrier, I guess b/c I'm losing again and body isn't happy b/c I shouldn't be losing anymore. This morning I ate bfast at 9, so now I don't know when to eat next? If I eat a meal now I guess I could have a big a** thing of frozen yogurt tonight?

I digress, what are you ladies eating? Thanks!

[xokatietatie]

When are you set to O? For some reason, I thought you were around the 20th...If so, you've got time to reverse a few bad days IMO. to you!

I'm not quite sure, but I'm thinking is only about a week away.

[auroara78]

Katie, I think if you haven't done diet real strictly, then being strict now and a few days after O is good. Supposedly girl sperm thrive in a low glucose environment, so if you didn't do the diet 100%, you can still *make* up for a few bad days with being strict from now onwards. But it's up to you, of course.

I think swaying is very awesome but can be heart-wrenching. Sometimes I just feel like I *know* too much now, lol, and sometimes I feel like we haven't even scratched the surface, despite all our noble attempts and efforts.

Somethings are so special they just want to remain a mystery to us all

I say this because I know so many kids/couples in RL that should have had "opposites" based on swaying rules.

[Out of the Blue]

XX, I started taking Vitex after my m/c and I know Mocha did too. Maybe that’s what helped things along and why I O’d 2 wks before my 1st PP AF. It may be that the D&C got “everything” but that those little bits are just from your uterus and you’re on the mend. I wouldn’t worry too much about it but definitely let your doc know when you see him. I know you really just want to move things along…you’re on your way, I promise. We’ll be here on your journey…

XX, I think a loss is a loss, no matter how far along the m/c is...There is always pain & suffering

[Out of the Blue]

Amari, I eat the same way...adding 200 cals here to 300 cals there. Today, I think I'll eat canned pumpkin + plain low fat yogurt + cinnamon + sugar and pair that w/a raspberry + rice milk + fiber smoothie for dinner. Lunch will be the usual: sautéed leeks/mushrooms/rice/quark (like crème fraiche but lower in fat/cals I think) & then coco pops (popped corn cakes)/whipped topping/strawberry jam.

[KraizyDaizy]

OMG so my monitor says I should O in the next 3-4 days I don't know what to do. I wasn't expecting to O for another 10 days or so. I wonder if it's wrong? I totally blew the diet over the holidays.

I have a Clear Blue fertility monitor and it sound like you might have one too. Is the monitor on PEAK and that is how ou know you are about to O in 3-4 days? This is just my 3rd cycle with mine, so I am trying to learn what HIGH and PEAK mean. Maybe you can shed some light on it for me? I saw two lines today, so I am hoping my surge is coming soon?