Guest guest Posted February 28, 2001 Report Share Posted February 28, 2001 Amy, It's supposed to be at 8:30 central time, but I am thinking of chickening out, and waiting until Monday. I just don't " feel " pg and I am not ready to find out I'm not. Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2001 Report Share Posted February 28, 2001 Amy, It's supposed to be at 8:30 central time, but I am thinking of chickening out, and waiting until Monday. I just don't " feel " pg and I am not ready to find out I'm not. Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2001 Report Share Posted February 28, 2001 Amy, It's supposed to be at 8:30 central time, but I am thinking of chickening out, and waiting until Monday. I just don't " feel " pg and I am not ready to find out I'm not. Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2001 Report Share Posted March 1, 2001 Amy, thank you so much. that helps alot. I will let you know if I have any ?'s ----Keri > > Keri, > > The sign that tells you the most about when you are about to O is > your cervical mucus (cm). Your temps will tell you when ovulation > has already occurred. If you are considering trying the Fertility > Awareness Method as bc, I would recommend you read the book Taking > Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Wechler (sp? - can't remember her > last name, but is is something like that). > > Quick overview...you go through stages of cm before you O usually in > a progression like this...dry to sticky to creamy to eggwhite (not > all women experience eggwhite quality cm though) and then after O it > dries up really quickly again. Eggwhite is the most fertile kind of > cm, but creamy is fertile too and even sticky be...which means when > they are present there is a medium for the little spermies to survive > in for days. There are pictures of the different types in the book I > mentioned. To check your cm you need to either kegel exercies to > push the cm down to your vaginal opening so you can check it from > there, or check it internally at the cervical opening (I know at > first I thought " this is kind of gross " and didn't know if I really > wanted to do it, but I'm in the habit of doing it now and I really > find it pretty fascinating that all this is going on in my body). > > The temperature part...you take your temp first thing every morning > before moving or speaking with a basal thermometer. Your temp will > be low before O and noticably higher after ovulation has occurred. > Usually O happens the day before your temp goes up. The temp will > stay high until you get af maybe dropping a day or or so before or > after. > > You can also track the changes in your cervical position. It is > normally low, hard and closed, but right around ovulation it moves up > and is high, soft and open...to accomodate those little spermies. > This part isn't necessary, it is just a 3rd symptom that kind of > comfirms what the other 2 are telling you. > > Now, I didn't spell out all the details, so if you want more just > ask. It may sound a little complicated at first, but it really isn't > bad at after the first month or two. It becomes almost second nature. > > Also, if you're interested there is free software you can download at > lifecyclesoft.com that helps you interpret your symptoms (cm and > temp), but I would still recommend reading the book so you know what > the software is basing its predicitions off of. And if you have any > questions, I'd be happy to tell you what I know. > > So much for a quick overview.....I tried to be quick! > > -AmyR > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2001 Report Share Posted March 1, 2001 Amy, thank you so much. that helps alot. I will let you know if I have any ?'s ----Keri > > Keri, > > The sign that tells you the most about when you are about to O is > your cervical mucus (cm). Your temps will tell you when ovulation > has already occurred. If you are considering trying the Fertility > Awareness Method as bc, I would recommend you read the book Taking > Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Wechler (sp? - can't remember her > last name, but is is something like that). > > Quick overview...you go through stages of cm before you O usually in > a progression like this...dry to sticky to creamy to eggwhite (not > all women experience eggwhite quality cm though) and then after O it > dries up really quickly again. Eggwhite is the most fertile kind of > cm, but creamy is fertile too and even sticky be...which means when > they are present there is a medium for the little spermies to survive > in for days. There are pictures of the different types in the book I > mentioned. To check your cm you need to either kegel exercies to > push the cm down to your vaginal opening so you can check it from > there, or check it internally at the cervical opening (I know at > first I thought " this is kind of gross " and didn't know if I really > wanted to do it, but I'm in the habit of doing it now and I really > find it pretty fascinating that all this is going on in my body). > > The temperature part...you take your temp first thing every morning > before moving or speaking with a basal thermometer. Your temp will > be low before O and noticably higher after ovulation has occurred. > Usually O happens the day before your temp goes up. The temp will > stay high until you get af maybe dropping a day or or so before or > after. > > You can also track the changes in your cervical position. It is > normally low, hard and closed, but right around ovulation it moves up > and is high, soft and open...to accomodate those little spermies. > This part isn't necessary, it is just a 3rd symptom that kind of > comfirms what the other 2 are telling you. > > Now, I didn't spell out all the details, so if you want more just > ask. It may sound a little complicated at first, but it really isn't > bad at after the first month or two. It becomes almost second nature. > > Also, if you're interested there is free software you can download at > lifecyclesoft.com that helps you interpret your symptoms (cm and > temp), but I would still recommend reading the book so you know what > the software is basing its predicitions off of. And if you have any > questions, I'd be happy to tell you what I know. > > So much for a quick overview.....I tried to be quick! > > -AmyR > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2001 Report Share Posted March 1, 2001 Amy, thank you so much. that helps alot. I will let you know if I have any ?'s ----Keri > > Keri, > > The sign that tells you the most about when you are about to O is > your cervical mucus (cm). Your temps will tell you when ovulation > has already occurred. If you are considering trying the Fertility > Awareness Method as bc, I would recommend you read the book Taking > Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Wechler (sp? - can't remember her > last name, but is is something like that). > > Quick overview...you go through stages of cm before you O usually in > a progression like this...dry to sticky to creamy to eggwhite (not > all women experience eggwhite quality cm though) and then after O it > dries up really quickly again. Eggwhite is the most fertile kind of > cm, but creamy is fertile too and even sticky be...which means when > they are present there is a medium for the little spermies to survive > in for days. There are pictures of the different types in the book I > mentioned. To check your cm you need to either kegel exercies to > push the cm down to your vaginal opening so you can check it from > there, or check it internally at the cervical opening (I know at > first I thought " this is kind of gross " and didn't know if I really > wanted to do it, but I'm in the habit of doing it now and I really > find it pretty fascinating that all this is going on in my body). > > The temperature part...you take your temp first thing every morning > before moving or speaking with a basal thermometer. Your temp will > be low before O and noticably higher after ovulation has occurred. > Usually O happens the day before your temp goes up. The temp will > stay high until you get af maybe dropping a day or or so before or > after. > > You can also track the changes in your cervical position. It is > normally low, hard and closed, but right around ovulation it moves up > and is high, soft and open...to accomodate those little spermies. > This part isn't necessary, it is just a 3rd symptom that kind of > comfirms what the other 2 are telling you. > > Now, I didn't spell out all the details, so if you want more just > ask. It may sound a little complicated at first, but it really isn't > bad at after the first month or two. It becomes almost second nature. > > Also, if you're interested there is free software you can download at > lifecyclesoft.com that helps you interpret your symptoms (cm and > temp), but I would still recommend reading the book so you know what > the software is basing its predicitions off of. And if you have any > questions, I'd be happy to tell you what I know. > > So much for a quick overview.....I tried to be quick! > > -AmyR > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2001 Report Share Posted March 2, 2001 Amy, Thanks and we are about to walk out the door. I am going to have a great weekend (plus drink plenty of good wine). I will leave my troubles at home!!! I am now thinking that I am going to schedule an HSG test ASAP. I need to have this done and I never have. They knew with my EP that I O'ed from the left but had EP on the right (corpus luteum was on the left) but I need to make sure it got through the tube and didn't do that jumping over. My RE thought all along that it fertilized on the left side but floated over to the right instead of dropping down to the uterus and implanted in the right tube, but I now fear that it may have O'ed on the left but been picked up by the right tube and so the left could be blocked in which case we have to g to IVF. SOO I am going to call him first thing Monday morning and see when I can have this done, and I am going to ask for the hcg shot as well. Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2001 Report Share Posted March 2, 2001 Amy, Thanks and we are about to walk out the door. I am going to have a great weekend (plus drink plenty of good wine). I will leave my troubles at home!!! I am now thinking that I am going to schedule an HSG test ASAP. I need to have this done and I never have. They knew with my EP that I O'ed from the left but had EP on the right (corpus luteum was on the left) but I need to make sure it got through the tube and didn't do that jumping over. My RE thought all along that it fertilized on the left side but floated over to the right instead of dropping down to the uterus and implanted in the right tube, but I now fear that it may have O'ed on the left but been picked up by the right tube and so the left could be blocked in which case we have to g to IVF. SOO I am going to call him first thing Monday morning and see when I can have this done, and I am going to ask for the hcg shot as well. Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2001 Report Share Posted March 2, 2001 Amy, Thanks and we are about to walk out the door. I am going to have a great weekend (plus drink plenty of good wine). I will leave my troubles at home!!! I am now thinking that I am going to schedule an HSG test ASAP. I need to have this done and I never have. They knew with my EP that I O'ed from the left but had EP on the right (corpus luteum was on the left) but I need to make sure it got through the tube and didn't do that jumping over. My RE thought all along that it fertilized on the left side but floated over to the right instead of dropping down to the uterus and implanted in the right tube, but I now fear that it may have O'ed on the left but been picked up by the right tube and so the left could be blocked in which case we have to g to IVF. SOO I am going to call him first thing Monday morning and see when I can have this done, and I am going to ask for the hcg shot as well. Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2001 Report Share Posted March 2, 2001 Dana, You probably won't get this until your back, but...Sounds like you have a good plan thought out. It does make sense to have the HSG just to make sure...and they always say that pg's tend to happen within the 3 mos after it, so maybe that is just the boost you need! -AmyR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2001 Report Share Posted March 2, 2001 Dana, You probably won't get this until your back, but...Sounds like you have a good plan thought out. It does make sense to have the HSG just to make sure...and they always say that pg's tend to happen within the 3 mos after it, so maybe that is just the boost you need! -AmyR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2001 Report Share Posted March 2, 2001 Dana- I hope you have a GREAT weekend. Amy is right, it is a good idea to have test done and I have hear the same thing, any advantage helps. You go girl and have a nice weekend. --- amrichey@... wrote: > Dana, > > You probably won't get this until your back, > but...Sounds like you > have a good plan thought out. It does make sense > to have the HSG > just to make sure...and they always say that pg's > tend to happen > within the 3 mos after it, so maybe that is just the > boost you need! > > -AmyR > > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2001 Report Share Posted March 2, 2001 Dana- I hope you have a GREAT weekend. Amy is right, it is a good idea to have test done and I have hear the same thing, any advantage helps. You go girl and have a nice weekend. --- amrichey@... wrote: > Dana, > > You probably won't get this until your back, > but...Sounds like you > have a good plan thought out. It does make sense > to have the HSG > just to make sure...and they always say that pg's > tend to happen > within the 3 mos after it, so maybe that is just the > boost you need! > > -AmyR > > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2001 Report Share Posted April 6, 2001 About the puppy thing...I wholeheartedly agree! I helped rescue a mama lab and her 8 puppies from the pound and after they were adopted out I decided to adopt my own ADULT dog! So much easier! And by the time they're adults you can behavior test them to see their dispositions. But puppies are so cute...everyone should have a puppy at least once in their lives. Ok, enough of that off-topic for me! Dominique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2001 Report Share Posted April 6, 2001 About the puppy thing...I wholeheartedly agree! I helped rescue a mama lab and her 8 puppies from the pound and after they were adopted out I decided to adopt my own ADULT dog! So much easier! And by the time they're adults you can behavior test them to see their dispositions. But puppies are so cute...everyone should have a puppy at least once in their lives. Ok, enough of that off-topic for me! Dominique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2001 Report Share Posted April 6, 2001 About the puppy thing...I wholeheartedly agree! I helped rescue a mama lab and her 8 puppies from the pound and after they were adopted out I decided to adopt my own ADULT dog! So much easier! And by the time they're adults you can behavior test them to see their dispositions. But puppies are so cute...everyone should have a puppy at least once in their lives. Ok, enough of that off-topic for me! Dominique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2001 Report Share Posted April 11, 2001 Hi Amy, Thanks so much for your note and encouragement. My dr is somewhat of a perfectionist and--if all factors aren't perfect--he's not comfortable. I will probably do injectibles next month as he suggests. Problem is ... we already ttc for this month. So, if I do get pg, I will look like a very mischievous person for trying when I was not supposed to--especially given this new lining development. Oh well-- it's in God's hands now. I'm sure my stress from yesterday probably killed any chance of success this month anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2001 Report Share Posted April 11, 2001 Hi Amy, Thanks so much for your note and encouragement. My dr is somewhat of a perfectionist and--if all factors aren't perfect--he's not comfortable. I will probably do injectibles next month as he suggests. Problem is ... we already ttc for this month. So, if I do get pg, I will look like a very mischievous person for trying when I was not supposed to--especially given this new lining development. Oh well-- it's in God's hands now. I'm sure my stress from yesterday probably killed any chance of success this month anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2001 Report Share Posted April 11, 2001 Hi Amy, Thanks so much for your note and encouragement. My dr is somewhat of a perfectionist and--if all factors aren't perfect--he's not comfortable. I will probably do injectibles next month as he suggests. Problem is ... we already ttc for this month. So, if I do get pg, I will look like a very mischievous person for trying when I was not supposed to--especially given this new lining development. Oh well-- it's in God's hands now. I'm sure my stress from yesterday probably killed any chance of success this month anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2001 Report Share Posted April 11, 2001 So what if your ttc pays off this month....remember, just say ooops!********************************** __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2001 Report Share Posted April 11, 2001 So what if your ttc pays off this month....remember, just say ooops!********************************** __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2001 Report Share Posted April 11, 2001 So what if your ttc pays off this month....remember, just say ooops!********************************** __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2001 Report Share Posted April 19, 2001 Amy, I like the idea of threatening af... " You show or I'm going to make you show! " I ate 3 brownies last night so I'm hoping that's related to af about to make an appearance (and not just because I can be piggy)! She's got plenty of women to stay away from this weekend, so she should hurry up and come where she's wanted! Dominique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2001 Report Share Posted April 19, 2001 Amy, I like the idea of threatening af... " You show or I'm going to make you show! " I ate 3 brownies last night so I'm hoping that's related to af about to make an appearance (and not just because I can be piggy)! She's got plenty of women to stay away from this weekend, so she should hurry up and come where she's wanted! Dominique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2001 Report Share Posted May 25, 2001 > Okay, I have read the posts on this list and now am more confused > than ever. Everyone says to not eat cream (not that I'm having a lot > of it) and limit the dairy products and to not just eat protein. > > Amy amy amy... we don't want to confuse you but we are all so >willing to help that it comes out askew I guess! Just do what Cath >and Norma suggested and go by the book. Some of us have been on it >so long that we have found things that hinder our weight loss and as > said, lots of times it is having too much dairy. Okay, now I understand!!! Thanks everyone! I guess I was looking at it with tunnel vision. *s* Those posted articles really helped too. It helped me to see that I do have to keep better track of carbs and they are everywhere. I think that its a little overwhelming at first. I guess I've been doing a " Pre-Induction Diet " *lol* Now, I'm really going to watch it! But the scale has already been kind to me! Yeah!! I almost goofed up yesterday, really, really had a bad day. But, I didn't and I'm glad I stuck with it!! Thanks Everyone! Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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