Eek! I did it - I called my doctor's office, and scheduled an appointment to get things moving if this cycle doesn't work. We are currently scheduled for Tuesday, March 30th at 3:45pm. I will definitely be sure to post some updates after said appointment.
So now we are crossing our fingers for this cycle, but ready to move forward if we aren't so lucky this time around. Today I'm 7dpo, and plan on testing on Friday at 10dpo, and again on Sunday at 12dpo, if AF hasn't arrived by then.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Decision Made
Well, after much discussion, Billy and I have decided to go ahead and stick to the original plan of going back to the doctor for clomid/infertility. We had originally put the decision on hold due to financial concerns, but since things are looking much better in that regard, we decided to jump feet first into our next adventure.
I'll be calling and scheduling an appointment tomorrow, for hopefully either later this month or sometime in April. If we did get lucky this cycle, then I'll call and cancel or reschedule. At least this way we have the appointment in place should we need it. We're not completely giving up on this cycle; we just want a back-up plan if things don't work out the way we want them to.
I'm a little bit nervous...I'm afraid they won't start me on anything at all due to being overweight, and b/c of the Factor V Leiden issues (woot high-risk pregnancy and blood thinners - NOT!!!). I think I'm a little nervous too b/c I was getting really good at convincing myself that I'm okay not having children or that it wouldn't happen, so now it's like getting this new bubble of hope - and being unsure if it'll burst or not.
I'll be calling and scheduling an appointment tomorrow, for hopefully either later this month or sometime in April. If we did get lucky this cycle, then I'll call and cancel or reschedule. At least this way we have the appointment in place should we need it. We're not completely giving up on this cycle; we just want a back-up plan if things don't work out the way we want them to.
I'm a little bit nervous...I'm afraid they won't start me on anything at all due to being overweight, and b/c of the Factor V Leiden issues (woot high-risk pregnancy and blood thinners - NOT!!!). I think I'm a little nervous too b/c I was getting really good at convincing myself that I'm okay not having children or that it wouldn't happen, so now it's like getting this new bubble of hope - and being unsure if it'll burst or not.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Cautiously Hopeful for Success
I just put in my information on FF, and I ovulated!!!!! I thought it would be Monday, but it thinks it was Tuesday...so cautiously hopeful that we timed things right. Otherwise it will be another 4 months until we get another chance, providing I ovulate once again, which would be July.
So, pray, cross your fingers, or whatever you do, b/c I need some good vibes! :-)
So, pray, cross your fingers, or whatever you do, b/c I need some good vibes! :-)
Monday, March 8, 2010
Change in Plans, Sort Of & Hopefully Good News
So...we've changed our plans once again. We're still putting the Clomid on hold until September, but have decided to at least try on our own until then. Why?
Partly b/c I felt like if my body cooperates, I'd rather take advantage of it and try naturally. I know Clomid is fine, and plenty of people have used it successfully, but I really want to try and see if I can't naturally. I know the chances are slim to none, but why should I give up? Plus, I'm not sure how things will go in September if I show I ovulate and didn't take advantage.
I know it probably doesn't make a lot of sense, but it works for us.
Which brings me to my bit of good news...I believe I ovulated today!! So we're keeping our fingers crossed...we'll see what happens. Keep your fingers crossed!
Partly b/c I felt like if my body cooperates, I'd rather take advantage of it and try naturally. I know Clomid is fine, and plenty of people have used it successfully, but I really want to try and see if I can't naturally. I know the chances are slim to none, but why should I give up? Plus, I'm not sure how things will go in September if I show I ovulate and didn't take advantage.
I know it probably doesn't make a lot of sense, but it works for us.
Which brings me to my bit of good news...I believe I ovulated today!! So we're keeping our fingers crossed...we'll see what happens. Keep your fingers crossed!
Monday, February 22, 2010
On Hold
Well, next month was supposed to be the month when we started fertility drugs (most likely Clomid). Supposed to...as in should be. So, what changed?
Several things, all financial. A big mistake was made in reviewing our financial situation. We're doing okay, and have been sticking to our tight budget (well, for the most part anyways). But, we're not able to save as much money as we were planning to. Then it came time to do our taxes...and to make a long story short, we ended up owing this year. There went more debt and savings plans. So we took a long, hard look at our situation...we started a plan to be out of debt within 3 years. We started setting aside a small bit of money every week to re-build our savings - for emergency purchases, a too tight week, and for the future (house, baby, etc). In doing so, we realized with very heavy hearts that it was just not a financially responsible thing to do, intentionally bringing a child in when we're barely making ends meet with just the two of us.
So, our next goal is September...I have to go for a yearly anyway, and that should give us enough time to save money and we will re-evaluate at that time.
I'll still try and post on here once in a while, and of course, when we start anything.
Several things, all financial. A big mistake was made in reviewing our financial situation. We're doing okay, and have been sticking to our tight budget (well, for the most part anyways). But, we're not able to save as much money as we were planning to. Then it came time to do our taxes...and to make a long story short, we ended up owing this year. There went more debt and savings plans. So we took a long, hard look at our situation...we started a plan to be out of debt within 3 years. We started setting aside a small bit of money every week to re-build our savings - for emergency purchases, a too tight week, and for the future (house, baby, etc). In doing so, we realized with very heavy hearts that it was just not a financially responsible thing to do, intentionally bringing a child in when we're barely making ends meet with just the two of us.
So, our next goal is September...I have to go for a yearly anyway, and that should give us enough time to save money and we will re-evaluate at that time.
I'll still try and post on here once in a while, and of course, when we start anything.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Merry Christmas!
I hope everyone had a blessed and happy Christmas - I know I/we did! It was a lovely and quiet day. We opened our gifts to each other, followed by a trip to B's parents to do gifts with them and visit to his grandma. Then we went to my parents house to do gifts with them, and visited with my granparents. Afterwards, we came home and I cooked our Christmas dinner, which turned out really well. It was a little odd b/c it felt so quiet, and I told B that. He said he figured it was probably b/c we spent Christmas Eve with his family (about 20-30 people). I think it was probably a little bit of that, but it was more like a quiet, somethings missing type of feeling...and I thought to myself how different it would be if we had little ones around. For the first time though, I didn't get depressed about it, which may have something to do with a decision I made (with B's input of course), which I'll talk more about later in a different post.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Tough Week
In the past six months, we have learned of atleast 9 couples that are expecting their first bundle of joy (well, two are expecting their second). The hardest was learning about my sister, and then this past week I noticed some girls at church as starting to show (I used to go to school with them, but we don't talk much anymore). During Thanksgiving weekend,we learned that a girl from DH's church (who's still in high school, btw) is pregnant (she's 17). And a couple days ago we found out one of our best friends is expecting her second (she had been trying for over a year). It just seems like BAM! Everyone got a bottle of preggo water except me!
It's like a huge flashing sign telling me I screwed up this cycle. For the first time ever since coming off the Depo (not really sure if it was the first time all together, given that I could O sporadically), I ovulated, and couldn't see the signs. I knew in my heart it was a possiblity, but thinking that it was so incredibly unlikely, I didn't initiate anything. And the day went on by, and here we are, seeing our best friends and family start their families, and we're still here on the starting line. Billy tries to cheer me up, but I can't help but feel like I let us down. I should've known better. If I do ovulate again, it won't be until Feb./March, and in March we start Clomid. Just sucks a bit...
It's like a huge flashing sign telling me I screwed up this cycle. For the first time ever since coming off the Depo (not really sure if it was the first time all together, given that I could O sporadically), I ovulated, and couldn't see the signs. I knew in my heart it was a possiblity, but thinking that it was so incredibly unlikely, I didn't initiate anything. And the day went on by, and here we are, seeing our best friends and family start their families, and we're still here on the starting line. Billy tries to cheer me up, but I can't help but feel like I let us down. I should've known better. If I do ovulate again, it won't be until Feb./March, and in March we start Clomid. Just sucks a bit...
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