AF came 4 days early. That is definitely bizarre. AF has NEVER been more than 1 day early. My cycles have ranged from 24-37 days. It seemed that it was normalizing, but then this happened. I just don't know what to do anymore. We're under 30, we're admittedly a little overweight, but according to our doctors, we are healthy, and pretty active. We eat well. We come from fertile families. We don't know what we could be doing wrong.
It's very frustrating that there are all these tips and tricks that people try, and it works for them the 1st time, but not for us. Here are the things we've tried: OPK's, propping up my bum after BDing, Preseed, yoga, Unscented Body Shop Massage Oil, Instead Softcups, Mucinex, boxers for DH, avoiding caffeine, bacon, etc. We never drink or smoke, anyways, so that's not an issue. We've even tried silly things, like BDing w/out our wedding rings, putting up a pic of kokopelli (Native American fertility symbol), reading a poem about Isis (Egyptian fertility goddess). We're quiet, good people, and we totally deserve to be parents. I'm glad DH and I are closer and more in love than ever, but we are so ready to expand our family of 2. We talk about all the family vacations we'll have, the birthday parties we'll throw. I just hope it comes true.
The only things left to try are trying to BD in the a.m. (which is going to be crazy difficult) and Fertilaid. But I'm just not sure I want to spend $50 on his and hers vitamins right now. That would be a small price to pay for a baby, but we had a wedding recently, and one more soon, so we're tapped out for this month. I also have my annual exam coming up soon, so I'll hopefully be able to talk to my doctor about my troubles. I'm so terrified that we'll find something wrong with one of us (which, deep down, I just don't believe). Which I know would be better, because we'll hopefully be able to fix the problem, but I just don't know how much more disappointment I can take. The past few years have been rough.
I know there are others who have it worse, and that's why I always feel so guilty letting it out. But I do feel better ranting like this. I'd been holding it in for a few days, trying to bottle it up!
Hi Jen,
Elizabeth
Sorry about AF and that things are hard right now! Sending you big ttc hugs!!!!
I noticed on FertilAidAmy's Facebook page that if you can enter a contest if you are a "fan." She is giving away a FertilAid basket with all the products in a drawing on Friday. You just have to post that you are interested in the contest and then she lets you know after the drawing has happened if you won or not..... Would love to see you win it!! Check it out if you are interested!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/FertilAid/92240570781?v=wall&viewas=100000...
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Jen-
I am so sorry! I have been thinking about you the past couple of days and even prayed specifically for you. I know we were kindof on the same cycle. I know you have got to be so frustrated right now and I don't blame you. Definitely use your annual exam as an opportunity to get your questions answered. For you to be under 30 and trying as long as you have been. Your Dr should have some suggestions for you. Or maybe you have a minor issue that has a very easy fix and will lead to a BFP. You are probably right, there is probably not a fertility issue for you and your DH but maybe your Dr can give you a missing piece of the puzzle. You are a good person and you and your DH definitely deserve to be parents. I know in my heart that it will happen for you!!!
Don't give up! Keep your head up!
~Kim~
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Thanks, ladies! It's hitting me extra hard, too, because my friend is due in 3 days, and she's giving birth at the hospital down the road from me. Luckily, I'll be out of town this weekend. And I'll be seeing people who notice that I lost weight, and flattery usually works on me. DH is really upset too - he's being grumpy and making funny smart-alecky comments. We got a letter from Parenting magazine and he said "Here's a letter from Rub-it-in Magazine" and tossed it in our shredding pile. I've got to start prepping for my friend's baby announcements. I'll be printing and cutting out 40 of her professional maternity pics that I'll be staring at for hours, trying not to be bitter.
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Hi Jen,
Just checking in on you today and hoping you are feeling a little better. I can't believe you are making more announcemnents for your friends, you are WAY too good of a friend! LOL!!!
Sending you good ttc thoughts,
Elizabeth
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