Sorry for lack of personals but I am a bit short on time today. I just wanted to pop in and WOW everyone has been so busy this week whilst I have been at work. Good scans, ttc excitement and of course Katie and her magical day getting so close!
I just wanted to let you all know very quickly how my appt went with the specialist. He has put me on thyroid meds and I have noticed a difference already after only 3 days. I need to monitor for 10 days and then double my dosage if I don't feel like its enough. Anyway, that was good news but he also wants me to get my progesterone checked. I have to wait until day 21 of my cycle so have had one blood test because forgot to wait till day 21 so have to have another next week.
I don't know if anyone here is being treated for low progesterone or estrogen dominance but I've been googling it and OMG it is exactly me (a lot of similar symptoms to thyroid). From what I can gather it is largely overlooked by doctors because the drug companies can't patent it (naturally occurring so noone can patent) and therefore don't 'educate' doctors about it when pharma reps go round holding there conferences and education sessions.
Anyway, if any of you girls normally suffer from pms you may want to look into it. Progesterone seems to be the most important hormone for pregnancy and I've read a lot of stories of women who have suffered multiple miscarriages and trouble conceiving and then have sorted our their progesterone and have had no problems.
Compounding chemists make up a natural progesterone cream (apparently most effective way for body to absorb) but you need a script. One website I found quite helpful is Jenny Birdsey - NPAN, there's a list of GP's and chemists who support treating women for progesterone management.
Anyway, I've gotta run but I though some of you might find it interesting or at least worth looking into, I don't know how they test it etc if you are already PG but I'm sure you can, for those of us about to ttc you may want to have a look before you start. I certainly want to make sure I get myself sorted before so that I have less to worry about once I am PG.
Anyone who is being treated etc?? Please let us know anything you can.
Take care everyone, even though I don't have a lot of time to post lately I try and read posts when I can and am thinking of you all often. Will hopefully get time to sit down properly over weekend and really catch up on where everyone is at.
hi everyone!
i am so glad it is the end of the week although i have so much going on this weekend it won't be much of a break. i started to fake tan this morning on my legs and i can't decide if it is an attractive orange or brown shade. The girls at work swear with a 2nd coat it will be ok but i am scared to do it on any obvious parts of my body incase.....
hammi - I want to start TTC after AF next month. It is a huge step and i feel like for me it is now or never. I don't want to wait another 6 months of waiting and wether we are going to try but am absolutely petrified of anything happening again like Jack and Madison. Especially now it has hit home twice. I feel like the whole TTC thing is the HUGEST weight being carried on my shoulders and i really wish it did'nt feel that way. Right now i feel as though i will only smile in the preg AFTER a baby is born. But i am taking my folate and asprin daily regardless. I would rather it be in my system just in case. i also got my pap smear done the other day and she said (TMI) that there was alot of mucous (normal, i freaked when she said that!) and they may not be able to pick up the results they need. handy...i want the results in my hand before i TTC also. josh wants a yu-gi-oh party but it is at hungry jacks instead of home as dan could'nt face it this year and the party bags and cake will have his theme choice. He is so excited and i have bought a few things off ebay so he will have a few nice surprises! Also with the appointment - i found once i got there for the 2 different OBs with madison that things also came to me once i was there. they would say something that prompted something else and they were so thorough as katie said with their questions i am sure we could'nt have missed anything.
hgirs -i did the same thing with Em except it was a hot day and i was ready to break the window! i was trying to explain to her through the window how to push up the lock and she finally got it after 10 panicked minutes so i could open the door. I too have kept my keys super close ever since!
katie -that outfit sounds so precious and filled with sentimental values! i love that you mum has sent it down -how is she???? What have they said about her treatment?
syran - i know but the long term customers feel they can - half the problem!!
Its funny how my customers are so open about it yet Dhs family (until last weekend) won't talk about it! Lower back pain is common and can affect you more depending on what you do, for me since i stand all day it was an issue esp. I started getting it with Madison quite early this time compared to the others. But as Katie advised if there is anything like sharp pains and anything you are 2nd guessing get it checked out.
sorry girls gotta cut it short -hi to all i have missed! I hope you are looking after yourselves! Kids need to eat!
x jo
jo, I tried the fake tan once. You really do need the second coat!
I am glad to hear that you want to try again soon. It was so difficult for me to wait to get pregnant. I do feel a little relief now that I have that part over with. I have been crying less the past few weeks, I am trying to keep hope in the heparin.
Paula, It sounds like your appt went really well. It is great to hear that you are feeling better already.
Sue, I get awful back pain very early. It is much worse when I sit at the computer for too long. I went out and got a small lower back support pillow for my chair, it helps.
Katie, I can't wait to see the picture of your little bub in her beautiful outfit!
Lan, I hope your pre-conception counseling goes well. Be armed with lots of questions. I really hope your next cycle is the one.
Hi to everyone I missed. My DH and I are going to his parents, they have some work for him to do.
As for me things are good. I gagged for the first time today while brushing my teeth. The sickness is not far off. I am counting down until we get to see this tiny bub. Just 2+ days.
Yay, you're going to start TTC with me Jo. That is a HUGE decision and I'm really glad that you've made it and that you'll be with me next month. Then it'll be Paula, and hopefully we'll all fall quickly and get to to suffer M/S together.
Anything yet Katie? Do you have any feeling about when you'll have your little chickadee? Ooooh, I am so excited for you. I can't wait to see your girl in her special outfit. Have you briefed DH that we need news and and pics promptly?
Paula, I diagnosed myself with low progesterone with the help of Dr Google after Hamish was born because I had two cycles with no rise in temp. I did get a rise on my 3rd cycle and since starting thyroid meds my overall temp has also improved a bit. Although if you had no problems with Ethan... are thyroid and hormone problems something that can just develop or are they in-built?
Laney... after you have your scan, will you be game enough to put up a ticker? I'm addicted to all the tickers in here and it's like therapy watching them go up and up. Particularly Katie's - that one seems like it's on steroids! Remember to give me your drugs when you're done Katie :-)
Love and kisses to Rozzie, Tildy, Helen, Sue, Cindee and anyone else I've missed.
Lan, I can't believe your ttc time is nearly here. DH and I are definitely waiting until after xmas. With all this thyroid and hormone stuff going on I just want to make sure everything is Aok before we get PG again.
Jo I'm excited that you are feeling nearly ready again. THe whole now or never things rings so true for me as well. I sometimes think the longer you leave it the more doubt and worry you have time to create. Some days I wake up feeling really brave and think I should just do it then (like we can just decide what day we are going to conceive) but then the next day I am sure I will never have the courage to go again and what was I thinking!
Laney, who would have thought we could all get so excited about gagging on a toothbrush! I'm with Lan and can't wait to see your ticker. No pressure though, only when you're ready.
Sue, good on you and DH for buying that bassinet, it sounds so gorgeous and just perfect for your little bambini. Very courageous and such a healthy sign that you are starting to gain some confidence with this pregnancy. I can't wait to hear your news after your scan.
Helen, you must have shaved years off your life when you locked the keys in the car. Glad that all ended ok and we can all now look forward to your scan in Nov. It will be here before we know it.
Hi Roz, Cindee and anyone else I have forgotten. I hope life is treating you all well. Unfortunately for me I am back into the study for a couple of months to get my admissions qualifications. Then that is DEFINITELY it. I could be doing it part time but I don't want to have any pressure once I get PG again so am cramming it all in now.
take care everyone and thinking of you all always.
Hi guys, just wanted to drop a quick note to say hello and say that I'm fine! I've been busy busy! I think I need a nap and it's only 10:22 am, but it was apparently only 6:45 when I got up and went to the store today... silly Daylight Savings Time ending without me knowing!
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The sickness is not far off. I am counting down until we get to see this tiny bub. Just 2+ days.
That is a HUGE decision and I'm really glad that you've made it and that you'll be with me next month. Then it'll be Paula, and hopefully we'll all fall quickly and get to to suffer M/S together.
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