CD23 7dpo

Well this is the first time I have actually taken a look at my chart this month to see how my temps are doing... Twenty-three days into this mess and it's looking pretty darn good!! I am going almost triphasic so it seems!

Normally I don't heed the advice from others, but tell me what you think!


Legend:
CM- Cervical Mucus
BD- Baby Dance or SEX!


While I may be showing a bit of excitement... I am not. I am just happy I ovulated on my own! So cheers to a good month for me!

Good luck to all of you women trying to conceive!

Too expensive for my taste...

I've been seeing a personal trainer for the last 6 months. My mom was kind enough to pay for it for me. The problem is, I'm out of funds from mommy dearest. I enjoy working with him and he has taught me a lot but as far as results, I haven't had the best success. You see, I can only go to him once every 2 weeks because of distance. So, I have made the painful decision to finish out my last two sessions.

I joined a gym, it was my birthday present to me! It's an all women's gym. This excites me because it is right on my way home from work. Oh! Did I mention it is 100 dollars less a month? See 130 bucks for 2 times a month.... very expensive. Don't get me wrong, it's sort of a selfish decision... I'd rather save the money to make upgrades to our home. I do however want to see if I can go see him every now and again just for the reassurance.

This news excites my doctor. It gives me the perfect opportunity to get the exercise that I need. I won't be able to share this with my husband, but I think he'd feel pretty out of place. :) I don't have the desire to go to the gym after I get home nor can I get my butt up out of bed at 5 am. So, right on the way home from work. Very cool...

Wish me luck!

Wishing and Hoping....

Yesterday I think I O'd... I had a spike in my temperature which is neat, because I was told that I can't or don't ovulate on my own.

I haven't been obsessing about anything. If I forget to take my temperature a day, oh well... Life goes on!!

Out of curiousity I checked a pregnancy calendar to see if we were pregnant when we would be due? We would be due on our eight year wedding anniversary (January 5th), but deliver on January 1st. Ok, so I am anal and would like to know how to plan life.... but I looked purely out of chance.

We are going on vacation shortly and I am looking forward to relaxing!

TWW

The first trip...

Seriously... Is it really April 10th, 2006?
I would sure like to know where the time is going and who is in charge of it. I have a few complaints.

April 15th will mark my 6th year anniversary to my ever loved hubby. Not only does it mark that wonderful day its marks a huge page in my book that seems to be coming faster and faster each year.

You see, on April 3rd 2000 I went to see my OB/GYN in hopes of talking about family planning. Knowing my wedding was around the corner and that we had been active for about 9 months and nothing had happened I was curious as to why and if I could get pregnant. We wanted kids right away.
My GYN Laughed... Your only 18 he said. I didn't know age mattered so much if you had it together but apparently it did.
After much hesitation the Dr gave in and ran a battery of tests, I was told what I had already known. " You have PCOS " was a commonly heard thing in my life at that time and I wasnt happy about it. What did it mean and what was I to do?
His remedy for us was to simply try a year and see what happens... LMAO Simply? Who's idea was that? Nothing came simple.

From that day on we had no idea of what highway to take and which exits we would be needing... That was our first trip in our journey of TTC #1

Join me next time for the fast lane to the next stop
Until then - Happy Healthy Thoughts!

Destin

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Thank you.

"Mommy I want to be a big sister"

Some of you readers may be a little confused as to why I am trying so hard to have a second child... What's "wrong" with my first child you may ask? The answer is nothing. My daughter is the most amazing being... She makes me laugh smile countless times a day and I love her and I love everything about her. Until we started having fertility problems, admittedly I took advantage of the fact that I could bear children. I thought I could "spit" them out like it was my job. I took her for granted and that has been one of the biggest lessons learned as a parent. Enjoy and appreciate your children.

I am so diligent because I would love to have a larger family. I want my daughter to have a sibling(s). She asks me daily for a brother and/or a sister. It goes right through me because I just can't explain to her why she isn't blessed with more family.

There will be a day when I do give up as I can't keep going on like this. It is very difficult and very expensive and funds are depleting just as fast as we are saving them up.

It's just not like me to give up without a difficult fight... So until I am to my breaking point... We just try, try again...

Low Glycemic Index Diet

I had a heart to heart with my doctor several months ago when I went in for my annual exam. I actually see my doctor every few months to check progress and further testing. We discussed my acquiring the services of a Nutritionist, but this isn't the most feasible thing for me to do. The cost would be too much for our budget. I walked out of his office with about 40 pounds of pamphlets on different things I could try. The best option given to me was a Low Glycemic Index (GI) Diet.

For those of you who are not familiar with a Low GI Diet, it combines lean protein with low glycemic carbs to help stabilize blood-sugar and reduce hunger. While the GI Diet is intended mainly for people with Diabetes it is also recommended for people with obesity, insulin resistance, PCOS, hypothyroidism or unstable blood sugar levels.

Using the following charts will help you create your own diet geared towards a healthier lifestyle. Here is the glycemic index for some everyday foods. They're arranged from low to high, with the actual GI Value shown at the right of the food.

Finding the GI spot! - information courtesy of Weight Loss Resources
Foods only appear on the GI index if they contain carbohydrate. This explains why you won't find foods like fresh meat, chicken, fish, eggs and cheese in GI lists. However, you may find some processed foods like sausages or chicken nuggets in a GI list because they contain flour!

Low Glycemic Index foods (55 or less)
Include some of these foods in each meal or snack, but go for low-fat choices where possible, such as skimmed milk. If you want to lose weight, you'll also need to watch your portion sizes. That means sticking to small servings of pasta and noodles, limiting yourself to two slices of bread with a meal, and having only a couple of squares of chocolate or a small handful of peanuts! (click on the photo to enlarge)



















Medium Glycemic Index foods (56 to 69)
You may include a few of these foods each day, but again limit portion sizes if you want to lose weight. (click on the photo to enlarge)




















High Glycemic Index foods (70 or more)
Swap these foods for those with a low GI value or eat them together with a low GI food. Having a jacket potato with baked beans, for example, will lower the GI value of that whole meal.
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There are a ton of internet websites that will assist you in creating the GI Diet that is perfect for you. If you have any questions, please feel free to let me know....

Now back to your regularly scheduled programming.

CD 4

Well today I had my ultrasound... I have three big follicles on my right ovary. I consulted with one of the nurses and she told me she'd call me back after lunch with my lab results and what the doctor wanted to do.

Around 2PM I get a phone call saying that I will not be going on Clomid this cycle... I need a rest for my follicles. I need a rest cycle for my sanity. I need a rest cycle for my marriage. While I am a bit upset about us not doing this cycle, I am happy I am having a long needed break!

It'd be so nice to have sex with my husband not thinking about catching that egg or I need to be in the missionary position to maximize my chances of getting pregnant. Maybe with me doing the "relaxing" thing like everyone tells me and taking it a moment at a time could be helpful to my mind, body and soul. To be a normal married couple... ahhh, what would that be like?? I will tell you in 30 days!

In the meantime, for this month, I will post about whatever comes to mind.

CD2

Well another cycle has come and gone... It's sad, I'm sad.

It started on CD29 12DPO... DH and I went to BD in the morning and I noticed a spot on the bed... I immediatley got up and walked to the door crying. DH came to me trying to console me, but it was too late... He pointed out the spot had come from me. I was mortified... I get up and go take a shower all while crying.

My idea to take things easy this month failed me. I just seem like I am losing the battle to have another child.

I called my new doctor and have an ultrasound and labwork for the Clomid Challenge scheduled for Monday morning at 7AM... Wish me luck! Then I we will have another IUI this month. I am just elated that after this being my 16th cycle on Clomid since December 2004, I will be done with it FOREVER *crosses* fingers! After I hung up the phone, I called Dr. B's office... I just can't give up on him yet... After 2 years of seeing him monthly, I can't. I set up an appointment for my labwork on CD11 and an appointment to see him after CD 30. I will be seeing him knowing if I am pregnant or not as I will be on vacation when AF is to arrive.

So this month, I am getting my labwork drawn twice for my Clomid Challenge, once for my estrodial, and once for my progesterone, IUI then follow up appointments afterwards.

Wish us luck!

TWW