Hormonally Challenged
Posted on August 20, 2008 - Filed Under Adventures In Babymaking
Tomorrow is bloodwork day. Yay for me. I was a little worried because I had some spotting, quite a few days early. I’m pretty sure I’m still not hormonally balanced after the Clomid disaster. I’m questioning the effectiveness of testing now since my cycles don’t seem to have regulated back to normal. Still haven’t ovulated again, so I think the Clomid did more harm than good. But I do like the RE and her staff, so I’m better off than I was!
My husband just resigned from his job as well. I’m hoping this boosts my chance of getting pregnant. After all, every one keeps telling me it happens when you least expect it, or can least afford it. Though, I’ve never had a pregnancy scare, not really. I hope that is not an omen. My ultrasound was good and the HSG should tell us more.
Also, I love my ability to blog during meetings. I love my iPhone.
TTC checklist from thebump.com
Posted on August 15, 2008 - Filed Under Newsworthy
theknot.com (weddings) spawned thenest.com (married life) which has since spawned thebump.com (pregnancy & babies). They have some good info and message boards - including this checklist for TTC, though parts are a bit flip. The original, plus more, is here.
Getting pregnant
[ ] Kick the pill (or any type of birth control)
[ ] Figure out when you’re ovulating
[ ] Learn to record cervical mucus texture
[ ] Read up on conception and ovulation basics
[ ] Potential daddies — stay out of Jacuzzis
[ ] Consider charting basal body temperature
[ ] Potential daddies — trade in the briefs for boxers
[ ] Think about an ovulation predictor kit
[ ] Have sex!
[ ] Lose the lube
[ ] Find the right position
[ ] Spice it up in the bedroom
Diet & fitness
[ ] Work on getting any weight problems under control
[ ] If either of you smoke,quit
[ ] Get on prenatal vitamins
[ ] Balance out your diet
[ ] Get moving
[ ] Start weaning yourself off alcohol
[ ] Begin limiting the lattes
[ ] Scale back on extreme exercise
[ ] Decrease your stress
[ ] Get plenty of sleep
[ ] Potential daddies — avoid cottonseed oils
Doctors, tests & checkups
[ ] Interview OB/GYNS
[ ] Schedule a preconception checkup
[ ] Make a list of preconception checkup questions
[ ] Discuss your (and your partner’s) medical history with the doc
[ ] Get immunized
[ ] Visit the dentist
[ ] Talk to your doc about genetic testing
Money & Home
[ ] Talk it out — make sure you and your partner are on the same baby-making page
[ ] Check your home for harsh chemicals and asbestos
[ ] Check out your health insurance
[ ] If you’re self-employed,apply for private disability
[ ] Plan a baby budget
Fertell - an at home fertility test
Posted on August 13, 2008 - Filed Under Newsworthy
I recently discovered this product while searching for opks. It seems to be an at home sperm test and FSH test. Now, I haven’t used it, and probably won’t. But I didn’t know it existed or I might have tried it before consulting my doctor in March.
How it works. The male test is a sperm test testing for motility. The female test is a urine test, done on day 3, testing your FSH levels. They claim to be 95% accurate. I think it’s only meant to be used as an initial screening.
It SEEMS like it could be useful, if you aren’t too far into TTC and infertility. And if you don’t mind shelling out the $99 - 110 it costs. As I said, we didn’t try it, so I’d be interested in results from those who have.
Another Shameless Plug
Posted on August 12, 2008 - Filed Under Newsworthy
My sister now a PartyLite consultant, and I’m hosting a show on Saturday. If you are interested, email me here and I’ll send you the catalog link, or the party information. I’d love to have people come, since I think I’m planning enough food for a small army. The party has a Halloween theme, but no costumes are necessary!
/end plug
OPKs revisited
Posted on August 12, 2008 - Filed Under Newsworthy
I just got my latest set of Clearblue Easy - Easy Read opks and the 2 packages I ordered from drugstore.com also came with a Digital Read pregnancy test.
Although, can I just say, I get really freaking annoyed with the reviews on drugstore that say “I got pregnant the first month using this product!” Piss off. Come back and talk to me when you’ve been at it over a year. I hate those stories about people who got pregnant right away. It always feels like bragging.
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