* Added chart as a picture - forgot I needed to do that. I'm having some crampy feelings so not as up at the moment. This is such a roller coaster.
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4/18/2013
Another Positive Sign - Updated
Another positive sign: I have a tri-phasic chart, according to Fertility Friend! Do you guys think it looks like I ovulated when I thought I did? It was a mini-rise, but from what I understand, any sustained rise is ovulatory. I don't really have any big symptoms right now, though. The headache has gone away and no breast soreness today, either. I decided I don't want to POAS until after tomorrow, if I know that I am late.
* Added chart as a picture - forgot I needed to do that. I'm having some crampy feelings so not as up at the moment. This is such a roller coaster.
* Added chart as a picture - forgot I needed to do that. I'm having some crampy feelings so not as up at the moment. This is such a roller coaster.
4/14/2013
Fingers Crossed
I had that super wacky dip in temperature on 6 and 7dpo, then AF type cramping on 7 and 8dpo, which is gone now. Never had cramping that early. It certainly seems unusual, but then this whole cycle is unusual. I've tried to paste it in another way below. Fingers crossed it actually means something positive!
6/17/2012
Weekend, 3 DPO
My weekend was a good one. I attended the performance of an Inter.play theatre troupe, called Wing It, Friday night. The title of the show was, "God, Sex, and Power," so you know there were some juicy stories. One of the troupe members recently moved back to Africa after getting married and shared a story about homophobia and prejudice in his community, and how he wants to work to change that. And one piece in which people were sharing about their questions and relationship with God really resonated. Trying to make meaning and believe that there is a plan for me...
Yesterday, I attended an SMC brunch and met a bunch of interesting, cool women, many with babies in tow. You should have heard the savvy language we were rocking in that room. We could have been doctors! The women responded positively when they heard the number of eggs I had, though a couple of them did go to donor eggs at younger ages than mine. They encouraged me to just "keep trying," which is easier said than done financially, but it did bolster me to try again a time or two if needed (knock on wood).
I'm particularly excited about a conversation I had with a couple women who live near me and are about to begin trying. We talked about child care options like nanny care and cooperative child care and also good neighborhoods for school districts and raising kids. At the end, we said we would get together again soon and continue the conversation.
Another highlight was holding a little red-haired guy, about six months old, who was so mellow and sweet. Is there any better smell than baby? (assuming their diaper has been changed recently. hehe) I would love it if my baby had red hair, though this mom was a bit concerned he might get picked on. I would never have thought of that possibility.
On the IUI front, I've been taking vaginal progesterone two times a day since Friday evening. I'm definitely noticing some effects. My breasts are quite sore, and I've had a bit of abdominal cramping. At first, of course, I thought, "ooh, maybe it's implantation!" But first of all, it's too early, and second, I read online that progesterone can cause this symptom, as well. I've been more hungry I would say, too, and a little more crabby. Nothing too bad, yet.
I'm going to try and include my chart. To me it looks like I may have just ovulated on Thursday before the IUI, but I'm not sure I can trust the temps, with medication and all things considered. I still feel hopeful about the timing. Any thoughts?
Yesterday, I attended an SMC brunch and met a bunch of interesting, cool women, many with babies in tow. You should have heard the savvy language we were rocking in that room. We could have been doctors! The women responded positively when they heard the number of eggs I had, though a couple of them did go to donor eggs at younger ages than mine. They encouraged me to just "keep trying," which is easier said than done financially, but it did bolster me to try again a time or two if needed (knock on wood).
I'm particularly excited about a conversation I had with a couple women who live near me and are about to begin trying. We talked about child care options like nanny care and cooperative child care and also good neighborhoods for school districts and raising kids. At the end, we said we would get together again soon and continue the conversation.
Another highlight was holding a little red-haired guy, about six months old, who was so mellow and sweet. Is there any better smell than baby? (assuming their diaper has been changed recently. hehe) I would love it if my baby had red hair, though this mom was a bit concerned he might get picked on. I would never have thought of that possibility.
On the IUI front, I've been taking vaginal progesterone two times a day since Friday evening. I'm definitely noticing some effects. My breasts are quite sore, and I've had a bit of abdominal cramping. At first, of course, I thought, "ooh, maybe it's implantation!" But first of all, it's too early, and second, I read online that progesterone can cause this symptom, as well. I've been more hungry I would say, too, and a little more crabby. Nothing too bad, yet.
I'm going to try and include my chart. To me it looks like I may have just ovulated on Thursday before the IUI, but I'm not sure I can trust the temps, with medication and all things considered. I still feel hopeful about the timing. Any thoughts?
12/07/2011
TWW and Test Results (not the test you're thinking)
I am nearing the end of this two-week-wait. I wanted to share signs, which are likely all in my head or about my period coming (ah, the cynicism of so many months of BFNs) and also talk about the fertility test results I just received from Kai.ser.
With regard to signs, I had little to report until yesterday. I dropped and broke a couple of things a few days ago, which seemed odd but probably unrelated. I had a slight wave of nausea while out on a walk Sunday with sh/cm. Usually - sorry for TMI - when I think I have nausea, I burp shortly thereafter, which explains it. But nope, no burp this time.
Also, remember the implantation-type temperature dip I've had a couple of times now? Well, I had that again on 10 dpo, but seeing as it's the third time and the first two times led to zilch, I wasn't so excited.
Then, yesterday, I had lower abdominal pulling/slight cramping feelings in the afternoon. I told sh/cm that I feel like my period is coming and this cycle is likely coming to an end. But this morning my temperature is still up, and I haven't had any spotting yet. My cycle is due today or tomorrow.
On to the tests. So I am now on sh/cm's insurance with Kai.ser, so I am starting up the process again with their reproductive endocrinology folks. The first step is always a battery of tests, and I'm working my way through those.
The first round of prolactin/progesterone/thyroid came back yesterday. Not what I expected. My thyroid is too high (5.8 - indicating hypothyroid) and my progesterone is too low (5). My progesterone has tended on the low side before but not this low. There is a chance that it was really day 24 vs. 23 - you're supposed to test on days 21-23 - but it still shouldn't be that low, right?
Anyway, just in case, I started supplementing with progesterone cream until I can see the doctor who will likely recommend suppositories or shots. I also took matters into my own hands with my thyroid medicine and started taking an extra quarter pill.
I'm so frustrated because earlier this year, I had thyroid testing done, and after first raising the dose when it came back a bit high, the doctor retested and lowered it again after deciding it was then a little low. The problem is, I felt great on the first dosage adjustment, after she had raised it: I lost a little weight (probably also due to running), my energy felt right, and I just intuitively felt in a good place with it. So I think I probably should have stayed on that dose.
I guess there's no use crying over spilt milk, as they say. I'm just worried that my hypothyroidism has affected my fertility these past few months. Also, I wonder if my fertility supplements could have affected my thyroid levels. Has anyone heard of that? Perhaps a google search is in order.
At least these two issues can be theoretically "fixed." The next round of testing in a few days (assuming I'm not pregnant) will include FSH, fasting glucose, and estradiol. Here's hoping. . .
With regard to signs, I had little to report until yesterday. I dropped and broke a couple of things a few days ago, which seemed odd but probably unrelated. I had a slight wave of nausea while out on a walk Sunday with sh/cm. Usually - sorry for TMI - when I think I have nausea, I burp shortly thereafter, which explains it. But nope, no burp this time.
Also, remember the implantation-type temperature dip I've had a couple of times now? Well, I had that again on 10 dpo, but seeing as it's the third time and the first two times led to zilch, I wasn't so excited.
Then, yesterday, I had lower abdominal pulling/slight cramping feelings in the afternoon. I told sh/cm that I feel like my period is coming and this cycle is likely coming to an end. But this morning my temperature is still up, and I haven't had any spotting yet. My cycle is due today or tomorrow.
On to the tests. So I am now on sh/cm's insurance with Kai.ser, so I am starting up the process again with their reproductive endocrinology folks. The first step is always a battery of tests, and I'm working my way through those.
The first round of prolactin/progesterone/thyroid came back yesterday. Not what I expected. My thyroid is too high (5.8 - indicating hypothyroid) and my progesterone is too low (5). My progesterone has tended on the low side before but not this low. There is a chance that it was really day 24 vs. 23 - you're supposed to test on days 21-23 - but it still shouldn't be that low, right?
Anyway, just in case, I started supplementing with progesterone cream until I can see the doctor who will likely recommend suppositories or shots. I also took matters into my own hands with my thyroid medicine and started taking an extra quarter pill.
I'm so frustrated because earlier this year, I had thyroid testing done, and after first raising the dose when it came back a bit high, the doctor retested and lowered it again after deciding it was then a little low. The problem is, I felt great on the first dosage adjustment, after she had raised it: I lost a little weight (probably also due to running), my energy felt right, and I just intuitively felt in a good place with it. So I think I probably should have stayed on that dose.
I guess there's no use crying over spilt milk, as they say. I'm just worried that my hypothyroidism has affected my fertility these past few months. Also, I wonder if my fertility supplements could have affected my thyroid levels. Has anyone heard of that? Perhaps a google search is in order.
At least these two issues can be theoretically "fixed." The next round of testing in a few days (assuming I'm not pregnant) will include FSH, fasting glucose, and estradiol. Here's hoping. . .
10/02/2011
Between Exes
Today, sh/cm and I were stuck between exes.
We started the day with a long conversation about his ex-wife, who is coming for two weeks in January for work. Before we were together, he promised to help her with an audio aspect of her accent book, creating a recording of an American accent. I guess.
Then we spent the afternoon at his ex-girlfriend's birthday party - the relationship he had prior to me. We emerged from both these experiences in a remarkably positive place, though this morning's conversation was especially difficult.
I agreed to "let" him work with her, with the agreement that he will tell her this will be his final project assisting her. Apparently, helping her in this way was a big part of their relationship, and he wanted to honor this final commitment (in part, out of guilt for abruptly closing the door on romantic possibilities with her in order to commit to me, which I talked about in a post back in June).
For a while in our process around this, I felt like he was choosing his friendship/loyalty to her over his relationship with me. I wanted him to let go of his attachment to doing it so that we could openly discuss our feelings and needs before making a decision. In the end, it does seem like this train has travelled too far down the track, and I agreed to go along with it. But only after he had shared in a vulnerable way how he had developed this pattern of making solo decisions and talked about how he knew he needed and wanted to change this pattern for the benefit of our relationship going forward.
Anyway, after we worked our way through that maze, we went to Farmer's Market then jaunted off to his other ex's house for a lovely party. It was surprisingly meaningful and enjoyable. A lot of the folks there were from the local Non-Violent Communication community, and I knew a few of them and liked all the rest.
We participated in a "Giving Circle," in which each of us shared needs with the group, as well as things we wanted to offer to others. I came away with a Life/Career Coaching Session, massage, and a Sand Tray Therapy Session. Cool, no? In return, I'm giving a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessment, an empathy session, and help with organizing a studio apartment.
After the party, we raced over to the Art in Nature festival, which was potentially awesome but in the throes of wrapping up. There, we ran into the guy who caused strife between sh/cm and I a while back when he got the hots for me at my friend K's party and proceeded to talk about these feelings in his men's group, of which sh/cm was a member. Random.
An overall kickin' day considering we spent much of it bouncing between exes and ghosts from the past. For dinner, I made delicious Eggplant Almond Enchiladas from the Moosewood Cookbook using tomatoes and eggplants from our garden. Yummy.
For those of you on the ttc track, I still haven't gotten a positive on the OPK, here now on Cycle Day 12.
And I wanted to ask: have any of you taken Femara? If so, did it raise your basal body temperature, if you temp? My temperature today was 97.7 and yesterday 97.9, several tenths above what it normally is at this time. I'm thinking it has to be the Femara. . .
Then we spent the afternoon at his ex-girlfriend's birthday party - the relationship he had prior to me. We emerged from both these experiences in a remarkably positive place, though this morning's conversation was especially difficult.
I agreed to "let" him work with her, with the agreement that he will tell her this will be his final project assisting her. Apparently, helping her in this way was a big part of their relationship, and he wanted to honor this final commitment (in part, out of guilt for abruptly closing the door on romantic possibilities with her in order to commit to me, which I talked about in a post back in June).
For a while in our process around this, I felt like he was choosing his friendship/loyalty to her over his relationship with me. I wanted him to let go of his attachment to doing it so that we could openly discuss our feelings and needs before making a decision. In the end, it does seem like this train has travelled too far down the track, and I agreed to go along with it. But only after he had shared in a vulnerable way how he had developed this pattern of making solo decisions and talked about how he knew he needed and wanted to change this pattern for the benefit of our relationship going forward.
Anyway, after we worked our way through that maze, we went to Farmer's Market then jaunted off to his other ex's house for a lovely party. It was surprisingly meaningful and enjoyable. A lot of the folks there were from the local Non-Violent Communication community, and I knew a few of them and liked all the rest.
We participated in a "Giving Circle," in which each of us shared needs with the group, as well as things we wanted to offer to others. I came away with a Life/Career Coaching Session, massage, and a Sand Tray Therapy Session. Cool, no? In return, I'm giving a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessment, an empathy session, and help with organizing a studio apartment.
After the party, we raced over to the Art in Nature festival, which was potentially awesome but in the throes of wrapping up. There, we ran into the guy who caused strife between sh/cm and I a while back when he got the hots for me at my friend K's party and proceeded to talk about these feelings in his men's group, of which sh/cm was a member. Random.
An overall kickin' day considering we spent much of it bouncing between exes and ghosts from the past. For dinner, I made delicious Eggplant Almond Enchiladas from the Moosewood Cookbook using tomatoes and eggplants from our garden. Yummy.
For those of you on the ttc track, I still haven't gotten a positive on the OPK, here now on Cycle Day 12.
And I wanted to ask: have any of you taken Femara? If so, did it raise your basal body temperature, if you temp? My temperature today was 97.7 and yesterday 97.9, several tenths above what it normally is at this time. I'm thinking it has to be the Femara. . .
9/21/2011
Almost. . .
I wish I had better news to report. I started cramping a bit more yesterday, in a different place - more in front middle abdomen, just above my pubic bone. Which is strange because I don't usually notice cramping in that area before my period.
Anyway, this "special" cramping seemed to lead into some very light brown/pink spotting, which still left room for hope. . . but by this morning, my temperature had dropped a couple of degrees and the cramping became more intense. It was all over by this afternoon.
All things considered, I do believe something started to happen this month. I guess it just wasn't meant to be. There were two "firsts": an implantation dip and one extra day added to my luteal phase. This morning, Fertility Friend actually said something like, "You may be pregnant, you should take a test." I never actually did test this cycle, and I'm kind of glad I didn't.
I feel sad and disappointed, of course. But I guess I also feel like things clearly seem to be improving overall as far as higher post-ovulation temperatures, and then the "almost" that was this cycle. So I'm hopeful as we jump right back into trying again. I'm trying to get some Femara to add to the agenda for this time around. . .
Anyway, this "special" cramping seemed to lead into some very light brown/pink spotting, which still left room for hope. . . but by this morning, my temperature had dropped a couple of degrees and the cramping became more intense. It was all over by this afternoon.
All things considered, I do believe something started to happen this month. I guess it just wasn't meant to be. There were two "firsts": an implantation dip and one extra day added to my luteal phase. This morning, Fertility Friend actually said something like, "You may be pregnant, you should take a test." I never actually did test this cycle, and I'm kind of glad I didn't.
I feel sad and disappointed, of course. But I guess I also feel like things clearly seem to be improving overall as far as higher post-ovulation temperatures, and then the "almost" that was this cycle. So I'm hopeful as we jump right back into trying again. I'm trying to get some Femara to add to the agenda for this time around. . .
9/19/2011
Inventory of Signs
My temperature is still up today at 98.2. Yikes! Could this be something real? Putting the signs together so far:
Sore boobs pretty much the whole time since ovulation.
9 dpo - Some pulling feelings on right side of lower abdomen.
10 dpo - Temperature dip. Some lighter AF-type cramping. Small red spot of blood on TP in the evening. Trouble sleeping, kept waking up.
11 dpo - Temperature back up. Trouble sleeping, woke up several times. Strange dreams.
12 dpo - Temperature still up! Some pressure feeling in lower abdomen. Light backache, similar to period but lighter.
I don't want to get my hopes up too far. I know that tomorrow my temperature could plummet, and it could all be over. And even if I am pregnant, there are so many things that could go awry.
But I had my first little "OMG, I could really be pregnant!" freak-out feeling this morning when I saw my temperature was still up. It was the first time I've ever felt that feeling! I told sh/cm, and he was like, "I know!"
Sore boobs pretty much the whole time since ovulation.
9 dpo - Some pulling feelings on right side of lower abdomen.
10 dpo - Temperature dip. Some lighter AF-type cramping. Small red spot of blood on TP in the evening. Trouble sleeping, kept waking up.
11 dpo - Temperature back up. Trouble sleeping, woke up several times. Strange dreams.
12 dpo - Temperature still up! Some pressure feeling in lower abdomen. Light backache, similar to period but lighter.
I don't want to get my hopes up too far. I know that tomorrow my temperature could plummet, and it could all be over. And even if I am pregnant, there are so many things that could go awry.
But I had my first little "OMG, I could really be pregnant!" freak-out feeling this morning when I saw my temperature was still up. It was the first time I've ever felt that feeling! I told sh/cm, and he was like, "I know!"
8/26/2011
The Disappointment Continues
Chalk up two more BFNs in the record book.
This cycle currently stands at 11 dpo. I read on one website that the average day women on the site received a positive HPT was 11.7 dpo. Another site said around 13 dpo. So, I suppose there is still a chance I might get a positive in the next couple of days.
Yesterday, my breasts were quite sore but today less so. I also felt period-like heaviness/tightness in my lower abdomen/back but then again it may have been due to sore back muscles and indigestion. lol You just never know. My temperature is remaining high so far.
If you didn't see the relationship questions in the last post, please take a look and respond if you have the time/inclination. Inquiring minds want to know! If I get a few responses, I will write a summary post. You can email me if you are more comfortable, and I can keep your name confidential.
I'm looking forward to going out to pizza with sh/cm tonight. That has become one of our 2ww rituals, usually during the last few days of my cycle (anyone else have rituals to help get through stressful times or is it just me?).
Then Sunday, after I go to my ecstatic dance group and sh/cm goes to his krav maga workout, we are heading to a local park with some of my dance peeps to chill together at this festival.
Next weekend, we are going down to San Diego for Labor Day weekend to meet his brother, his brother's wife, and their two boys. I'm really looking forward to getting to know his brother, as they were and are very close, partly due to weathering the difficulties of divorce and a mean stepfather together.
Anyone else have Labor Day plans they are looking forward to?
In October, we will swing the other direction and visit my fam up in Oregon. More on that at a later time.
For now, I shall bravely return to face the short remainder of this 2ww!
This cycle currently stands at 11 dpo. I read on one website that the average day women on the site received a positive HPT was 11.7 dpo. Another site said around 13 dpo. So, I suppose there is still a chance I might get a positive in the next couple of days.
Yesterday, my breasts were quite sore but today less so. I also felt period-like heaviness/tightness in my lower abdomen/back but then again it may have been due to sore back muscles and indigestion. lol You just never know. My temperature is remaining high so far.
If you didn't see the relationship questions in the last post, please take a look and respond if you have the time/inclination. Inquiring minds want to know! If I get a few responses, I will write a summary post. You can email me if you are more comfortable, and I can keep your name confidential.
I'm looking forward to going out to pizza with sh/cm tonight. That has become one of our 2ww rituals, usually during the last few days of my cycle (anyone else have rituals to help get through stressful times or is it just me?).
Then Sunday, after I go to my ecstatic dance group and sh/cm goes to his krav maga workout, we are heading to a local park with some of my dance peeps to chill together at this festival.
Next weekend, we are going down to San Diego for Labor Day weekend to meet his brother, his brother's wife, and their two boys. I'm really looking forward to getting to know his brother, as they were and are very close, partly due to weathering the difficulties of divorce and a mean stepfather together.
Anyone else have Labor Day plans they are looking forward to?
In October, we will swing the other direction and visit my fam up in Oregon. More on that at a later time.
For now, I shall bravely return to face the short remainder of this 2ww!
8/24/2011
HPT/Relationship Results
I took my first HPT today. B - F - N
I didn't really expect much more for 9 days post-ovulation (dpo) and not experiencing any blatant signs, as of yet. In previous cycles, if I took an HPT at all, it was later in the cycle, when it was more likely to be accurate.
But this time, I decided that I would take a completely different approach and test every day, starting at 9 dpo. My thinking is that I will not be as disappointed with early negatives. Also, it gives me something active and real on which to focus, when I can so easily slip into overanalyzing every little non-symptom.
Speaking of which, what I've felt so far, pregnancy related or not: sharp twinge-like cramps on the right lower side of uterus at 4 dpo; breast soreness, especially the last few days; lighter twinges on right lower side of uterus, as well as slightly higher on left side, yesterday; a low-grade but persistent headache on 3 and especially 6 dpo.
So, nothing too out of this world definitive and exciting. I will report on whether anything changes and on the daily test results. My cycle usually ends on day 28, but this cycle had a short pre-ovulation phase so I'm guessing it will end at 26 days, though still 13/14 dpo.
Another topic on my mind, stemming from my relationship with sh/cm, regards the 80/20 rule. Have you heard of this? Apparently, in most working relationships, about 80% is good and about 20% is not so good.
I'm curious, first about whether this is true for all my friends/acquaintances (both online and off) who are in working relationships (have been together more than a few months and would say they are in a "long-term" relationship). If not, what IS the percentage ratio?
And second, what is the approximately 80% and 20% each comprised of? For instance, do most people seem to more highly value the sexual side of the relationship or the friendship side? This could be further divided into the four quadrants: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual. Where do each of these four quadrants tend to fall in that 80/20 split?
And then I can analyze what, if any, patterns emerge. . .
Or perhaps every partnership is unique and the results will fall all over the map?
If those of you who are in long-term relationships would be willing to share your thoughts on these questions, I would appreciate it. Then, I can add mine, compile, and summarize the results back through this blog. I plan to keep asking people until I collect answers from approximately 20-30 people.
I don't want to share too much yet about my own answers, except to say that my relationship with sh/cm is not perfect. I know that no relationship is perfect, and I'm reflecting on whether I believe ours is perfect enough. It's the best relationship I have had, and definitely the most intimate in all quadrants. We continue to grow, both in the relationship and individually.
But, ironically, my relationship with the old flame was stronger in the one area that is challenging in some ways for me with sh/cm. So I have this recent situation that was so much worse in almost all areas, yet mocks me with it's perfection in this one area. :-/
Any feedback or thoughts welcome!
I didn't really expect much more for 9 days post-ovulation (dpo) and not experiencing any blatant signs, as of yet. In previous cycles, if I took an HPT at all, it was later in the cycle, when it was more likely to be accurate.
But this time, I decided that I would take a completely different approach and test every day, starting at 9 dpo. My thinking is that I will not be as disappointed with early negatives. Also, it gives me something active and real on which to focus, when I can so easily slip into overanalyzing every little non-symptom.
Speaking of which, what I've felt so far, pregnancy related or not: sharp twinge-like cramps on the right lower side of uterus at 4 dpo; breast soreness, especially the last few days; lighter twinges on right lower side of uterus, as well as slightly higher on left side, yesterday; a low-grade but persistent headache on 3 and especially 6 dpo.
So, nothing too out of this world definitive and exciting. I will report on whether anything changes and on the daily test results. My cycle usually ends on day 28, but this cycle had a short pre-ovulation phase so I'm guessing it will end at 26 days, though still 13/14 dpo.
Another topic on my mind, stemming from my relationship with sh/cm, regards the 80/20 rule. Have you heard of this? Apparently, in most working relationships, about 80% is good and about 20% is not so good.
I'm curious, first about whether this is true for all my friends/acquaintances (both online and off) who are in working relationships (have been together more than a few months and would say they are in a "long-term" relationship). If not, what IS the percentage ratio?
And second, what is the approximately 80% and 20% each comprised of? For instance, do most people seem to more highly value the sexual side of the relationship or the friendship side? This could be further divided into the four quadrants: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual. Where do each of these four quadrants tend to fall in that 80/20 split?
And then I can analyze what, if any, patterns emerge. . .
Or perhaps every partnership is unique and the results will fall all over the map?
If those of you who are in long-term relationships would be willing to share your thoughts on these questions, I would appreciate it. Then, I can add mine, compile, and summarize the results back through this blog. I plan to keep asking people until I collect answers from approximately 20-30 people.
I don't want to share too much yet about my own answers, except to say that my relationship with sh/cm is not perfect. I know that no relationship is perfect, and I'm reflecting on whether I believe ours is perfect enough. It's the best relationship I have had, and definitely the most intimate in all quadrants. We continue to grow, both in the relationship and individually.
But, ironically, my relationship with the old flame was stronger in the one area that is challenging in some ways for me with sh/cm. So I have this recent situation that was so much worse in almost all areas, yet mocks me with it's perfection in this one area. :-/
Any feedback or thoughts welcome!
8/19/2011
Land of the Two Week Wait
Checking in from the Land of the Two Week Wait.
I started using Fertility Friend this month and have found it helpful - and fun! I enjoy overlaying my chart on others' BFP charts (especially those over 35-years-old) and seeing how things align.
It looks as if I ovulated two days early this month for some reason; possibly the acupuncture and supplements having an impact? In any case, due to this fact, we barely caught the peak window.
In looking back at the ovulation signs. . . My ovulation predictor was already positive when I first tested on Monday morning, and I'm imagining would have showed a first positive on Sunday. My temperature dipped Monday and then rose Tuesday, indicating I probably did ovulate sometime Monday. Sorry to those of you who are bored with these details! :)
We tried on Monday and Tuesday, but I feel Tuesday was likely too late. We also tried the previous Thursday, which may have helped if ovulation was early. Do those of you that have ttc'd and charted your basal temperature find that your temp rises predictably the day after ovulation? I think that's usually the case.
And finally, I want to report my first hopeful 2ww sign: I felt several sharp twinges in what I think was the right side of my uterus just after I got into bed last night. All in the same place and all the same sharp, pointed, twinge-like feeling. We will see if any more positive signs follow.
Anyway, enough of the 2ww madness for now, though I'm sure I'll have more to share later. ;-)
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