No baby yet.
I think I didn't ovulate because I was really stressed out this month. I know that stress and the medication change I just underwent could do it.
I think that using http://www.tcoyf.com is a great idea. It's interesting learning more about my body and seeing everything charted out.
Now, if I can just chill long enough to ovulate and stuff, we are all set.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Thursday, August 9, 2012
One month down
...no baby yet.
I didn't feel pregnant, but that didn't stop me from being disappointed in not being pregnant. I try not to, but I think of the two miscarriages I have had and think that maybe my womb isn't a hospitable place. Seriously, trying to not think of it.
When I went for my annual, my nurse-midwife suggested that I read the book 'Taking Charge of Your Fertility'. I flash-back to college when my friend Kelcey told me about the book too and I think of her two beautiful children.
I was at Stuff Etc. and found a copy of the book and started reading it. For those not family, look at this site http://www.tcoyf.com/. It makes SO much sense, that I don't understand why not everyone knows about it.
So I'm taking my temperature every morning and checking out what my body is doing every day. Pretty soon I should be able to tell when my fertile days are--and then we're in business.
I didn't feel pregnant, but that didn't stop me from being disappointed in not being pregnant. I try not to, but I think of the two miscarriages I have had and think that maybe my womb isn't a hospitable place. Seriously, trying to not think of it.
When I went for my annual, my nurse-midwife suggested that I read the book 'Taking Charge of Your Fertility'. I flash-back to college when my friend Kelcey told me about the book too and I think of her two beautiful children.
I was at Stuff Etc. and found a copy of the book and started reading it. For those not family, look at this site http://www.tcoyf.com/. It makes SO much sense, that I don't understand why not everyone knows about it.
So I'm taking my temperature every morning and checking out what my body is doing every day. Pretty soon I should be able to tell when my fertile days are--and then we're in business.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Annual exam
I had my annual exam today with a midwife. I was very excited to meet her and I felt immediately comfortable with her. She was very good with my questions and took lots of time to talk to me.
I was really hoping I could have her deliver my baby in the future. I don't think it's going to happen. My age (nearly 37) automatically makes me a high risk pregnant lady. My blood pressure issues are the other problem. She said I would have to have an OB-GYN if I am actually high risk in the end. I wanted to have a midwife or doula, and she said that she could refer me to some doulas when the time comes.
The other problem is that I have to lose between 10 and 15 pounds. I need to do this, because I know I will feel better and my future baby will be better off if I do, but MAN. I hate exercising.
She said that we should try to six months to get pregnant and if we don't by then, we can come in and talk about our options. I am really hoping it won't come to this.
I was really hoping I could have her deliver my baby in the future. I don't think it's going to happen. My age (nearly 37) automatically makes me a high risk pregnant lady. My blood pressure issues are the other problem. She said I would have to have an OB-GYN if I am actually high risk in the end. I wanted to have a midwife or doula, and she said that she could refer me to some doulas when the time comes.
The other problem is that I have to lose between 10 and 15 pounds. I need to do this, because I know I will feel better and my future baby will be better off if I do, but MAN. I hate exercising.
She said that we should try to six months to get pregnant and if we don't by then, we can come in and talk about our options. I am really hoping it won't come to this.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
First Post: Are you Pregnant Yet?
So, my husband and I decided that we are going to try and start a family.
Difficulty: mom to be is on anti-depressants, has high blood pressure AND is almost 37.
I decided to start this blog mostly to embarrass my future geeklings, but I also thought it might be nice to gather the information I find in one spot for others who might be in the same kind of situation. I am learning a lot about my body that I just never needed to really know before, and I was thinking maybe others might be in the same spot.
Also, because there's going to be funny things that happen and I want to record them somewhere.
First story: we recently started TTC. Immediately after the attempt, my husband says:
'Are you pregnant yet?'
And this has been a constant refrain of my days, which I find to be hilarious, but pretend to be mad about it. I doubt we're going to get that lucky on the first shot, but if we do, I am going to buy a lottery ticket with the conception date on it.
Difficulty: mom to be is on anti-depressants, has high blood pressure AND is almost 37.
I decided to start this blog mostly to embarrass my future geeklings, but I also thought it might be nice to gather the information I find in one spot for others who might be in the same kind of situation. I am learning a lot about my body that I just never needed to really know before, and I was thinking maybe others might be in the same spot.
Also, because there's going to be funny things that happen and I want to record them somewhere.
First story: we recently started TTC. Immediately after the attempt, my husband says:
'Are you pregnant yet?'
And this has been a constant refrain of my days, which I find to be hilarious, but pretend to be mad about it. I doubt we're going to get that lucky on the first shot, but if we do, I am going to buy a lottery ticket with the conception date on it.
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