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Testing!
Okay so I took a test this morning. Since I am breastfeeding and still haven't had a period (breastfeeding for going on 8 months) I randomly test "just to be sure" since we don't use birth control. It was BFN.
For the past week or two though I've been thinking that maybe we should start trying. It took over a year to conceive the last time and while things can certainly change I wonder if we should get a head start. Daniel hasn't said one way or another yet what he thinks but I think he might be on board. He wants a son so bad!
Anyway we love having our kids close in age and with PCOS I never know what my body will do. I want to try to have the kids we want now in case my body doesn't let me later.
So I think I'm jumping on the TTC Train again! Baby number four here we come... perhaps a boy? LOL! Poor DH is so outnumbered.
For the past week or two though I've been thinking that maybe we should start trying. It took over a year to conceive the last time and while things can certainly change I wonder if we should get a head start. Daniel hasn't said one way or another yet what he thinks but I think he might be on board. He wants a son so bad!
Anyway we love having our kids close in age and with PCOS I never know what my body will do. I want to try to have the kids we want now in case my body doesn't let me later.
So I think I'm jumping on the TTC Train again! Baby number four here we come... perhaps a boy? LOL! Poor DH is so outnumbered.
well hope you have fun practicing and trying, I can't wait until it is my turn to try again (waiting until early next year). I always wish i could be one of those people who just have fun and then bam get a little surprise - but no - I am such a planner and even if i told myself i would just have fun i know i would be obsessing over every little symptom and POAS every hour lol. I guess that might be a benefit in still BF as you never really know what is happening - good luck - also just read your latest post and hope the line was a positive and not an evap line - even if not still a little thrill that gets you thinking and excited about possibilities.
Joy, I just PMed you a novel :) Sorry. LOL! Oh, but I thought we were allowed to talk about our blogs here now??? Has something changed??
GA- I am with you on the birth control. We've never used any BC beyond condoms and we're adamantly against them for our own personal reasons. To each their own. But I'm on the same page with you! If it means we end up with a dozen children they'll be the most loved and cherished 12 children in the world, ha ha!
Jen- Keep at it, LOL! I think we're pretty set on having 5 planned babies. If God decides to give us more than we'll be even more blessed but 5 is a good, solid number. I think I have my DH leaning toward really wanting a boy. It's such an easy thing to dangle in front of him, which is so bad of me. Ha ha ha! My sister also has three girls and she's pregnant with her fourth so I'm eager to see if she'll break her run of girls.
Jen- Keep at it, LOL! I think we're pretty set on having 5 planned babies. If God decides to give us more than we'll be even more blessed but 5 is a good, solid number. I think I have my DH leaning toward really wanting a boy. It's such an easy thing to dangle in front of him, which is so bad of me. Ha ha ha! My sister also has three girls and she's pregnant with her fourth so I'm eager to see if she'll break her run of girls.
Michele, wow wow wow! LOL! Will totally pray for you! I already work at home but I'm not really allowed to talk about it here. You may have seen my ad on my blog though? I follow your blog! I just haven't had time to really sit down and read any blogs lately with kids and doing my businesses.
Homeschooling will be great! My oldest was lucky enough to get into a charter school here (it's like a private public school; it is government funded but the school has their own laws and are not governed by the local district and considering our district is the WORST this is great news). But anyway it only goes to 8th grade. By the time she is older they may have extended to high school but if not I will most likely homeschool if she doesn't earn a scholarship to a private high school.
My husband was homeschooled his entire life. I'm a big advocate for homeschooling. But I don't personally DESIRE to do it for myself at this point; maybe when my kids are older and more independent. Right now I'm already pulled in a million directions with my business, with cleaning, the baby, cooking, exercise, etc. It's a good day if I can get showered and dressed, ya know?! But I LOVE it and wouldn't change my life for anything.
Okay now I just wrote a book, ha ha!
Homeschooling will be great! My oldest was lucky enough to get into a charter school here (it's like a private public school; it is government funded but the school has their own laws and are not governed by the local district and considering our district is the WORST this is great news). But anyway it only goes to 8th grade. By the time she is older they may have extended to high school but if not I will most likely homeschool if she doesn't earn a scholarship to a private high school.
My husband was homeschooled his entire life. I'm a big advocate for homeschooling. But I don't personally DESIRE to do it for myself at this point; maybe when my kids are older and more independent. Right now I'm already pulled in a million directions with my business, with cleaning, the baby, cooking, exercise, etc. It's a good day if I can get showered and dressed, ya know?! But I LOVE it and wouldn't change my life for anything.
Okay now I just wrote a book, ha ha!
Aw, how exciting! I am kinda in the same boat, hoping to try for #5 in July/August, but still working on DH (who thinks 4 is enough, lol). He is starting to cave, though, i think...
Good luck to you, and hope you get your little prince! All in God's perfect timing...
Good luck to you, and hope you get your little prince! All in God's perfect timing...
Aww!! Congrats!! How exciting. I really hope you guys get your boy this time. I know a couple here that were gonna keep going til they got a boy...they had 4 girls and then finally got their boy.
I know DH keeps saying no more kids...but he's said that with the last several LOL. I don't know if I want anymore, but I do know that I really don't want to do any form of permanent birth control and I don't want any type of IUD or hormonal based BC this time. Last time the BCP's really screwed up my cycle so I'm going to go for the natural planning method this time. We'll see how THAT works LOL.
When I stopped breastfeeding DD6 when she was 5 months old, I never got a period, I ended up getting pregnant immediately. Based on the dates I was still breastfeeding at the time I got pregnant but had started to slow down and supplement with formula. So maybe now that you are slowing down on the breastfeeding it will happen quickly for you too!!
I know DH keeps saying no more kids...but he's said that with the last several LOL. I don't know if I want anymore, but I do know that I really don't want to do any form of permanent birth control and I don't want any type of IUD or hormonal based BC this time. Last time the BCP's really screwed up my cycle so I'm going to go for the natural planning method this time. We'll see how THAT works LOL.
When I stopped breastfeeding DD6 when she was 5 months old, I never got a period, I ended up getting pregnant immediately. Based on the dates I was still breastfeeding at the time I got pregnant but had started to slow down and supplement with formula. So maybe now that you are slowing down on the breastfeeding it will happen quickly for you too!!
We are considering having one more. I thought I was done, but decided Mary just couldn't be alone :) If we try again, it will probably be in September. The reason why is because I would have the baby in June. It is so hard when you have a new baby and have to deal with homework and everything that school entails. Even getting up early when you have just gone to bed....yeah, this time I just felt like a walking zombie. I was just so tired, I sometimes felt like I could doze off standing up. It was really hard. I never get sleepers. So I decided it would be easier if the baby was a few weeks old by the time school started again. With Mary being born in Sept. school had just started and was in high gear. It was just a crazy time. I am a bit nervous though. With Mary, I ended up having to have surgery 2 1/2 weeks before she was due. It was the most painful thing I have ever gone through. 3 days later, I ended up with Bells Palsy. THAT was scary. Oh, and I started having contractions when I was about 34 weeks along. But I really think God was actually trying to help me. Another long story. I was just having a lot of problems at work and knew I was going to stay home after she was born. My babysitter just quit by not showing up and it all just sort of happened at the same time. When that happened, I didn't know how I was going to finish up the last few weeks of work but still wanted my disability leave pay since I had earned it based on work hours. So, I am kind of nervous because of the complications I had the last trimester with Mary. It was pretty hard on my body. Say a prayer for me.
I am actually thinking of homeschooling once the kids get out of elementary school. This way it will be staggered. I have been having a lot of trouble with the school about one of my girls. It's a long story really. I just think it will be great. I have been doing tons of research so I will be ready in 2 years. That's when my oldest daughter will be out of elementary school.
So, I will probably be TTC again soon. I was worried about not having my dang period by September. LOL! But I think it is on the way. I am pretty darn sure of it.
Oh, I know you are a SAHM like me and I am always looking for ways to make money from home and I have done tons of research. I may have some ideas for you. I think of you often when I come across things. I am also thinking of making a website with all of my information. I have done months of research and hope I can put it to use for other mothers out there. Just need to organize my thoughts and my research and then I will start my website. Looking for work from home has actually become another part time job for me. LOL! Let me know if you want more info. and I will PM you.
I am actually thinking of homeschooling once the kids get out of elementary school. This way it will be staggered. I have been having a lot of trouble with the school about one of my girls. It's a long story really. I just think it will be great. I have been doing tons of research so I will be ready in 2 years. That's when my oldest daughter will be out of elementary school.
So, I will probably be TTC again soon. I was worried about not having my dang period by September. LOL! But I think it is on the way. I am pretty darn sure of it.
Oh, I know you are a SAHM like me and I am always looking for ways to make money from home and I have done tons of research. I may have some ideas for you. I think of you often when I come across things. I am also thinking of making a website with all of my information. I have done months of research and hope I can put it to use for other mothers out there. Just need to organize my thoughts and my research and then I will start my website. Looking for work from home has actually become another part time job for me. LOL! Let me know if you want more info. and I will PM you.
Thanks Michele! I thought I had some ovulation stuff going on last week so we may be having a period or a BFP soon. I may have tested "too early" even though I don't really know what is going on. I just got a little test happy. I haven't been paying too close attention to my body though I know I will be from now on.
Whenever I have CM I think we're going to just go for it; that has never steered us wrong before! The only reason it took so long to conceive pregnancy #4 was because I wasn't ovulating (which meant no EWCM; once I used Clomid it kicked my ovaries into gear and got pregnant right away).
So do you think you're done having babies or are you going to have a go for another, Michele?
Whenever I have CM I think we're going to just go for it; that has never steered us wrong before! The only reason it took so long to conceive pregnancy #4 was because I wasn't ovulating (which meant no EWCM; once I used Clomid it kicked my ovaries into gear and got pregnant right away).
So do you think you're done having babies or are you going to have a go for another, Michele?
Joy, good luck w/ TTC!
As far as your period goes, Mary is 9 months old today. I haven't had a period yet either but I was pretty sure I hadn't ovulated until very recently. About a week and a half ago, I had the severe ovary pain that I used to have prior to and during ovulation. I had the EWCM along with it. The pain was so bad that I had to use Advil. The pain was literally taking my breath away. So, I am certain that I am finally getting back to normal. My LP was anywhere from 13-15 days long when I charted my temps. So, I am guessing I will probably start early this week. I will kind of be glad just so I can have some idea of what is going on again.
Anyway, best of luck to you! I really hope you get that boy, for Daniel at least! And as you said, since Zoe is eating more baby food, that may help bring on the period. Just remember....your period will come AFTER you have ovulated. Wink. Wink. LOL!!
As far as your period goes, Mary is 9 months old today. I haven't had a period yet either but I was pretty sure I hadn't ovulated until very recently. About a week and a half ago, I had the severe ovary pain that I used to have prior to and during ovulation. I had the EWCM along with it. The pain was so bad that I had to use Advil. The pain was literally taking my breath away. So, I am certain that I am finally getting back to normal. My LP was anywhere from 13-15 days long when I charted my temps. So, I am guessing I will probably start early this week. I will kind of be glad just so I can have some idea of what is going on again.
Anyway, best of luck to you! I really hope you get that boy, for Daniel at least! And as you said, since Zoe is eating more baby food, that may help bring on the period. Just remember....your period will come AFTER you have ovulated. Wink. Wink. LOL!!
1st Pregnancy- surprise pregnancy after only 2 months of having sex
2nd Pregnancy- my first baby was 9 months old (miscarried)
3rd Pregnancy- first try after miscarriage
4th Pregnancy- 13 months of trying (miscarried)
5th Pregnancy- pregnant right after miscarriage
So 5 pregnancies in 5-6 years. Nuts? Maybe. LOL! Compared to what has happened in the past I don't know how long it will take this time. We shall see! God is totally in control and if He wants to give us another He will do so in His time.
2nd Pregnancy- my first baby was 9 months old (miscarried)
3rd Pregnancy- first try after miscarriage
4th Pregnancy- 13 months of trying (miscarried)
5th Pregnancy- pregnant right after miscarriage
So 5 pregnancies in 5-6 years. Nuts? Maybe. LOL! Compared to what has happened in the past I don't know how long it will take this time. We shall see! God is totally in control and if He wants to give us another He will do so in His time.
LACh1- you know that is the part I'm going to have to figure out. I'm going to keep my eye out for ovulation symptoms. Because she is starting to eat more baby food she may not need to nurse as often and it might cause my body to regulate (I hope)! Otherwise we're just going to have fun. If it means a baby that will be awesome. My focus is going to be mostly having fun and trying to lose weight until I see that BFP. So I wouldn't say we're going to be super actively trying. Which might mean conceiving sooner rather than later! LOL! It usually happens when least expected.
And yes, we rescued a male Siamese. He is doing fab. PrettyKitty, I saw your note asking about him too! His name is Beckett (good memory!) and I think since the new baby has been born he has felt a little neglected in the sense he doesn't get as much attention. I try to give him some special attention everyday. This reminds me I need to go clean the litterbox, LOL!
Thanks for all of your support everyone! I wouldn't mind another girl but DH wants the boy. I think we'll be super blessed and happy either way!!!
And yes, we rescued a male Siamese. He is doing fab. PrettyKitty, I saw your note asking about him too! His name is Beckett (good memory!) and I think since the new baby has been born he has felt a little neglected in the sense he doesn't get as much attention. I try to give him some special attention everyday. This reminds me I need to go clean the litterbox, LOL!
Thanks for all of your support everyone! I wouldn't mind another girl but DH wants the boy. I think we'll be super blessed and happy either way!!!
Sending you TONS OF SS BOY BD!!!!! And good luck! I know it took sooooo long ttc #3 for us that we started ttc#4 right away and sure enough it happened right away for us too, lol! So hopefully you wont be ttc very long!!
hehehe....you go girl! And let's hope it's team blue this time! Best of luck to you. I think you're right. PCOS can be tough to deal with, especially when you are TTC....so go for it!!!
Yay Joy! It is always a fun roller coaster (well most of the time) with TTC but it is definitely harder to predict what will happen when you have PCOS (poor girl I feel your pain and it took me 30 months!) but I really have my fingers crossed for you and hopefully you will get that little boy that you guys want to badly!
hey, great to hear all is well with your family and newest little girl. just wondering how you TTC while breastfeeding if you haven't got a period yet? I know itis not a fool proof contraception and that many women get pregnant while feeding as you could just be about to get your period and then get pregnant that month. Just curious how you bring your period or ovulation on or will you have to stop feeding or cut down and wait for your period? Hope your husband gets his little man and the teams balance out - I remember when you were rescuing thoes kittens, do you still have them? is any of them male?
Girl 2 weeks ago I would have said you were nuts...but last night holding my daughter and feeling my son kick in my belly I know we're not done with babies yet (DH may not know this yet, however). But the next time around I'm pretty sure we'll keep the sex secret since we've got one of each (or will in the next month at least LOL). good luck TTC and I know from experience...most likely if you plan on it taking a year or more you'll conceive right away. Happened with me for this pregnancy...they said "too much scar tissue from post-partum infection, don't plan to EVER conceive again." and so I said ...we'll try, what the heck...it'll take at least a year if we can even conceive at all...nope. first month. Now I'll have 2 kids under 2...now THAT's crazy, LOL.
Good luck!!!
Good luck!!!
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