TWW for July

[selaiwa]

Just wanted a post for all of us entering the TWW in July.  I stopped taking clomid and am trying natural this cycle.I was curious if anyone else is taking a break from meds and ttc naturally.If so I would love to hear from you and see if any of us get a BFP!!

[Pum]

I haven't taken feritility meds but am in the 2ww. I really don't think it is going to happen this month as I have been irritable as anything. When I was pregnant I was so chilled out. It is hard not to continually analyse every little twinge or feeling. I was also really slack about temping so don't even really know when I ovulated or even if I ovulated at all (this is my first normal cycle after miscarriage). One good sign is that my breasts aren't sore and normally they get sore after ovulation. When pregnant they aren't sore until nearer af and then they just get sorer and sorer.

Good luck to you and all others.

[adgal]

Good luck on the 2WW.  Just a note of hope for you....while I was on chlomide (I went on it to increase my chances of a good egg, something to do with increased progesterone?) I never conceived once on it.  2nd cycle off of it, and I was pregnant again...it actually can prevent some women from conveiving, especially us "older moms to be".  I hope this is your month, and with you both lots of luck!!!  

[joal]

Found it Selaiwa, lol. I have seen a few different people post about getting a BFP within a couple months of going off meds, I really hope this is your month!  

I am 8 dpo, feel better than I have in about four months. My breasts only hurt a little which is how I used to be (lately they feels like they are going to explode from when I O until AF comes), and I have been an emotional wreck for the last four days or so but that is probably stress. So I don't know if my cycle is behaving how it used to again or what but anything different is good as far as I am concerned. I just hope it's different for the right reasons ;). BABY DUST TO EVERYONE!

[wanting4#1]

Just to let you know....I got pregnant on a natural cycle (I'm not 8 1/2 weeks).  So, good luck!

Also, my bbs started hurting the day after ovulation and never stopped, so it's not true that they don't get sore until closer to AF when you are pregnant ;)

[magnolia55]

I am curious about your use of meds. My doctor just put me on chlomid. So if it makes it harder for older women, why would she do this? She doesn't want me to take it because of the increased risk of multiples, but why give it at all if it doesn't work? I had even asked for something else because I've been reading about all of the negative side effects. Now I'm upset.

[selaiwa]

To adgal and wanting4#1 = Thanks for the encouragement!!!
  Joal, I am so glad to hear from you.
I am only 3 dpo.I have been trying to lose some weight and today I start my workout.I am going to start running on my treadmill.
  It is a bit scary going off clomid but I do feel so much better.I was so glad that I O'd without it.I haven't had the headaches,cramping ,or irritability that I had before.Unfortunately I do still have the extra weight that I gained while on it.
   I want to say hello to Pum and Magnolia!
Baby dust to all of us!!!

[adgal]

It does work for many.  I think the stats are that it has a negative effect on about 20% of women.  This is slightly increased in us "women of advanced maternal age"....I hate that term!!  It's because as we get older our fertile cm decreases.  Chlomide can intensify that, making it what they call hostile mucus.  Some of the ways to help with that are staying really really hydrated.  Avoid alcohol and caffeine around O time as this deydrates your body.  I also used preseed and robistussin to help.  If you are going to use Robitussin, make sure you get the kind that has Robitussin as the ONLY active ingredient.  Start taking a few teaspoons a day a day starting about 5 or 6 days prior to O, stopping as soon as ovulation occurs. This can really help increase your fertile cm.  For me personally, it didn't work, but that doesn't mean it won't for you.  If you have been conceiving on your own, and don't with chlomide, talk to your Dr. There are other options as well.

Good luck!!  I hope we are reading about a whole new set of BFP's in a few weeks!!!

[tinkerbell101]

Hey selaiwa found you!!

I am FINALLY in my 2WW now - I finally got my OPK+ CD18 which I am very pleased happened with the clomid!!

Good luck to everyone - Lets hope this is a lucky thread and we can add some BFP's at the end of the next 14 days :)

[selaiwa]

Hi Tink,  
I am glad that you found the post!! It is good to see that you O'd also w/o clomid.My Dr. said that it stays in our system for up to 30 days after the last cycle. She also said that it may help boost ovulation w/o all of the side effects.
  Gosh, I am praying that one of us gets a BFP!! Are you cramping at all? I have been cramping a little bit today but it is not bad.I just hope that it is a little egg making it's way home!!
  We need to see a BFP on this post!!
  **************************************BABY DUST**************************************

[tinkerbell101]

HeY

Yeah I have had some odd cramping... only this morning though. I was supposed to go for my 21 prog test yesterday but can't see the point as I will only get a low level as was only 2DPO.. if I go for one 5/7 days after then that messes things up IF I get a BFP this month as he will think my period was later than it was blah blah! I don't even know why I am worrying! I will be on holiday the next time I am due one too.. oh well!!

Its hard to stay positive but have got to the point now where I have had so many highs and lows that I can kinda just evened out... no more expecations just waiting patiently for my little miracle. How are you??

[selaiwa]

Yeah, I feel about the same,sort of numb to it all. Not as anxious as I used to feel. I am not expecting to get  + hpt so I am just going with the flow.
My cramping comes and goes and is nothing major like when on clomid. I have no symptoms and actually feel really good. Today I did set up a Dr. appt for July 14. Af should be arriving then. I will probably try clomid 1 more cycle then stop taking it and ttc naturally or just give up altogether.

[tinkerbell101]

Please don't give up... I know it gets tiring but really think you will regret it. As long as you keep focused on the bigger picture and not drawn in by it all (there are some seriously obsessed TTC women out there) then you will be fine. It’s hard not to let it rule your life and know it sounds cliché but I have heard time after time that when the pressure is off that’s the time when people usually conceive.

For me, I am not going to be taking anymore clomid.. The side effects were just too horrible and after all the research that I have read on giving clomid to older women I really can't see the benefits.

Lets hope we don't even have to worry about what we will be doing next month eh!?!

[joal]

How's everyone doing? I am at 11 dpo now and still feel great, my guess is I will be seeing AF Monday or Tuesday as planned.

[selaiwa]

  I was just wondering how you were doing.I am hoping that you get a bfp.Are you going to test soon or just wait it out?
   Well update on me.I have been feeling very nauseous lately and had some cramping.  This weekend we were laying on this floating island that we bought from Sam's Club.  fSaturday we were on it for 3 hours and I was fine Then Sunday after 1 hour I started feeling sick. We are always boating,jet skiing and fishing and I never have felt sea-sick. It was really weird.My bb's aren't sore but they sure are alot fuller right now.
It is 9DPO and my temps are still up.  I am staying positive and hope that I don't have to go back on clomid next month.

[joal]

Oh I hope this is your month!!! Tons of baby dust sprinkeled all over you!!!

I am 13 dpo now and had some cramping this morning (actually the last couple days), I was convinced AF was here but nothing. I keep praying she will stay away! If she hasn't showed by Wednesday morning I will test. This month I am waiting until I am late and doing my best not to read into every little thing, lol.

Baby dust to everyone!

[selaiwa]

joal-What's up?? Did AF arrive yet?
Gosh, I hope that this is the month for all of us!!
  I am on 10dpo and my temps are still high ! I can't believe it! Now, if only they would stay that way! If they are still up tomarrow it will be the longest that my temps have ever stayed up. Usually they drop at 11 dpo. So we'll see. If they stay up I think that I will test on Friday with my frer. I might go to the dollar store and get a couple hpt's  to try out. I had such good luck with the $ store opk that I am curious how well they work. I'll let you know the results.
Tink- I am so glad to see your temp rose up again.My fingers are crossed for you.
Magnolia and Pum- Haven't heard from you for awhile.I hope to hear some good news!

[joal]

I am so excited for you! I really hope your temps stay up and you get a BFP this month! I was looking at your chart this morning and it does look great!

So far AF has not showed herself and I am praying she stays away. If she does I will test in the morning. Ugh, I hate the tww.

[tinkerbell101]

Hi Ladies, just checking in to see how everyone is doing in the final stages of the 2WW torture!

Selaiwa I can't believe your temp... you have an amazing chart this month!! Text book temps for a BFP announcement I think!! Are you have any symptoms?

I don't think I am going to make it much further, I had a crazy cycle like this in April when my temps were erratic and as always ended in a BFN on 15DPO . I have been feeling pretty rubbish too with lots of little tell tale signs that AF is on the way so not that hopeful.

[Pum]

I am 100% sure I'm not pregnant this month. I have acne and now a cold sore (ug). Both are a little unusual but due to the miscarriage and my hormones resettling I reckon.
I'm not sure why but I didn't realise a mc would knock my body around so much.
Hope to hear some good news from someone else soon though.

[selaiwa]

I have been cramping a little but not much.This weekend I started feeling gassy and the nausous. Sunday  I had a surge of energy and got up at 6:00am and started my workout. This morning the nausea was so bad that I actually threw up (sorry tmi)! I still feel nauseous,crampy, and my boobs feel very full.I am just praying that my temp goes up tomarrow! I just have to wait and see. Baby Dust to all!!!

[Miranda9]

Count me in on the 2WW!  I'll find out for sure on July 19 when I take a beta test.

[joal]

I tested this morning at 15 dpo and got a BFN :(. I still have really mild cramping but no AF. It really hurts this time a lot more than normal, maybe because I am actually late for the first time so I let myself believe there was a chance. I'm goin to try to go back to bed and wait for the arrival of that evil witch so I can start over again.

Good luck girls, I hope to hear lots of news of BFP's! :)

[rubyinparadise]

hi Pum,
i am about in the same boat as you, this is my 2nd normal cycle after miscarriage and i'm pretty certain that i'm not pregnant this month despite the fact that we tried a few times within our window. i believe that my hormones are still settling too. i think the biggest challenge for me right now is just trying to be patient and trust that my body WILL rebalance itself.
are you doing any testing with your doctor? i am seeing a naturopath and we are testing my cortisol and progesterone monthly. of course, my first results were pretty bad, i showed signs of adrenal fatigue and very low progesterone-- probably did not ovulate. so... yeah. your body does get knocked around quite a bit from a miscarriage. but i do believe it will rebalance and that it might just take another cycle.
i am now on some supplements to rebalance my adrenals & progesterone, and doing yoga and acupuncture to support that process. fingers crossed.

[A_Muse4u]

selaiwa:  That's odd.  I was pretty-gassy yesterday too!  (blushes)  *_*  I ate some frozen strawberry yougurt/Dreyers*, and it subsided.  The funny thing is that after a min. or so, I began to burp.  Then, nothing.  I'm all better now.  I hope!  ;)  DH has been feeling nauseous, wanting to vomit, and feeling tired.  I think his symptoms are worse than mine.  LOL  Yougurt has always relieved my tummy when it is acting up or upset.  Also, Raspberry leave tea is good too.  I've been having slight nausea too.  But, not to the point of vomitting.  Ugh!  I try to avoid that!  It's more the odors/scents that are beginning to bother me.  

Miranda9:  Prayers to you on the 19th for your BFP!!!  Pray for me too!!! I test tmw.  SSBD2U2

joal:  Stay strong!!!  My prayers are w/you & yours for your BFP very soon!  Take care!  Have faith and think positive!  O:-)

rubyinparadise:  I've done pre-yoga b4 ET and I did a couple of sessions after ET.  You're on the right track.  That'll get everything in perfect, circulatory, functioning.  Sending positive ~vibes~ 2u2.  

Continued prayers for all of our wishes to become realities in the veRy near future, God willing, Amen.