I am a fucking idiot and answering the wrong question in the wrong place. Ignore me.
So ANYWAYS.....the AMA was volunteer, someone organized a chart for who would go, two people do it per week. I have no idea where the information on this is. I was trying to answer a question about posts/noob status.
Bahaha! No worries at all!! I was so confused when I opened the link, thought I was missing something!
The other thing to remember (and what I did for quite awhile) is that other things can cause feeling tired, being cold, hair falling out, etc. I explained away everything for a long time. When I went to the doctor, I was going just for a routine physical and not because I felt off. I assumed my tiredness was age, my hair was genetic (my sister's hair falls out like crazy and she's totally fine), being cold was just me, etc.
Even now, I'm wondering if my tiredness is just stress, poor diet, and general malaise.
But, there's this nagging feeling in the back of my mind. My migraines seem to have an electrolyte imbalance element, my kidneys could have a parathyroid or electrolyte imbalance element, my thyroid I know is involved in electrolytes and body energy. I just can't shake this idea that something else is in play here and could be the key to all these disparate symptoms that I have and no one has been able to find causes for yet. So, I continue with doctors.
I'm getting my thyroid and parathyroid blood panel drawn tomorrow. Huzzah.
That nagging feeling is exactly how I feel about this. Hypo is the one thing I've found that could pretty much explain any symptom I have. I kept thinking work stress could be the cause, but then I'd have good months at work and not feel any better. I'm in between not wanting to think something is wrong if there isn't anything and not wanting to ignore it in case there is something.
Good luck tomorrow. I hope you can get your levels where you need them to be to feel better quickly.
I would push it for sure and see what they do/say or like you said.. go straight to your Endo and see what they say!
GL tomorrow joy, hopefully you get some answers you can work with!
Ooh.. Well if you end up getting it, do let us know how it goes! Btw I'm in Australia and I haven't checked if it's even available down under, but I'm sure that if it's a success it would prob be available worldwide. Edit: words.
lazyreader is getting one when they're available. Her siggy says you can ask her about it.
Yes. I have preordered one! they say they are going to release in spring. so... sooner than later. I don't want to spam the board with my glee about this product/app so if your curious, PM me.
******,ldubhawksfan, - Kindara is a step down in analysis than free FF. FYI. as joy said we're going to have a nice long review about apps for everyone to consider.
if anyone(!!) is having reservations about trying a new app, please please PM me. I'm happy to help guide you to an app that fits your charting preferences.
Hi everyone! I apologize if this question has been answered already.
I am on a PNV (walmart brand) that has 800 mcg of folic acid. Should I be taking more?
800 is perfectly fine (you really only need 400 pre-pregnancy, and if you live in the US and eat bread you buy the store, cereal or any other grain based pre-made foods, not mention natural sources of folate like spinach or oranges, you are getting more than enough through gov't required additives). You only need to consciously take more if you have a known issue like MTHFR causing absorpotion or processing issues.
Of course not We know lots of stuffs. The other boards (particularly TTTC) is also equally as knowledgeable. The site as a whole is also working on an article section with a lot of this information in easy-to-access written pieces. An editorial board is being designed now to organize content writers, editors, implement a peer review process, etc. It'll be like The Newbie Blog, but on steriods and covering all the topics that the boards cover (TTC, TTTC, adoption, parenting, dads, infertility, etc).
Seeing it described this way makes me go all giddy inside again.
I am a fucking idiot and answering the wrong question in the wrong place. Ignore me.
So ANYWAYS.....the AMA was volunteer, someone organized a chart for who would go, two people do it per week. I have no idea where the information on this is. I was trying to answer a question about posts/noob status.
Bahaha! No worries at all!! I was so confused when I opened the link, thought I was missing something!
Saliva, as in what little you use for oral sex, is perfectly fine. Just don't go hacking a loogey down there to use as lubricant. Some studies show that saliva is too acidic for sperm. But that would be in large quantities.
crinita,Really? How much saliva are we talking here? Like courtesy saliva or...well you know.
Lol sorry if this is TMI!
Another tip: If you are worried about posting something that might be viewed as TMI or trigger alert, you can always click "Insert Spoiler" button. Just FYI!
crinita,Really? How much saliva are we talking here? Like courtesy saliva or...well you know.
Lol sorry if this is TMI!
Another tip: If you are worried about posting something that might be viewed as TMI or trigger alert, you can always click "Insert Spoiler" button. Just FYI!
Oh thank you! I'll be sure to play around with that!
Post by anonymouseliza on Mar 11, 2015 16:04:11 GMT -5
We are discussing sex and ttc and pregnancy openly. Very little is actually tmi. Just for the record.
Now, I don't really need to know that you get super wet when your partner ties you up or by getting it on in public, but if you think that info is relevant to a question about ttc, fire away.
We are discussing sex and etc and Pregnancy openly. Very little is actually Tim. Just for the record.
Now, I don't really need to know that you get super wet when your partner ties you up or by getting it on in public, but if you think that info is relevant to a question about etc, fire away.
Also we appreciate it if you refrain from posting pictures of your cervical mucus.
We are discussing sex and etc and Pregnancy openly. Very little is actually Tim. Just for the record.
Now, I don't really need to know that you get super wet when your partner ties you up or by getting it on in public, but if you think that info is relevant to a question about etc, fire away.
Also we appreciate it if you refrain from posting pictures of your cervical mucus.
Just sayin...
Damn it, you got to it before I edited. I know better than to post from my kindle. Fucking autocorrect.
Another tip: If you are worried about posting something that might be viewed as TMI or trigger alert, you can always click "Insert Spoiler" button. Just FYI!
Oh thank you! I'll be sure to play around with that!
It's also fun for when you're making a joke, or if you actually have spoilers for something.
But yea, very little is TMI around here. Just PLEASE no pictures of any fluids.
Hm, well saliva definitely can kill or damage sperm on contact, but of course it isn't going to kill all of them or prevent conception! The question was simply " can it kill sperm."
Yeah, saliva for oral = okay. Saliva as lube = not okay.
This question still confuses me even after seeing it discussed for months because WHAT IF IT IS FOR BOTH? You go down on H during foreplay, he sticks it in and no lube is needed. Okay or not okay?
I've heard (and this could be false) that it's not likely to be an issue unless there are existing issues with sperm like low motility or something.
Yeah, saliva for oral = okay. Saliva as lube = not okay.
This question still confuses me even after seeing it discussed for months because WHAT IF IT IS FOR BOTH? You go down on H during foreplay, he sticks it in and no lube is needed. Okay or not okay?
I'm going to go with "it's totally fine" and "you've entered over thinking land."
Because we were having babies long before lube existed.
EDIT: I think about saliva and sperm similarly to breastfeeding and ovulation. Breastfeeding naturally suppresses ovulation, but it certainly isn't a 100% thing. It's just a mild protection that nature put in place to help us out. Saliva may kill some sperm, but it's probably not a 100% thing and is a mild protection that won't make or break a pregnancy all the time, every single cycle.
Hm, well saliva definitely can kill or damage sperm on contact, but of course it isn't going to kill all of them or prevent conception! The question was simply " can it kill sperm."
This question still confuses me even after seeing it discussed for months because WHAT IF IT IS FOR BOTH? You go down on H during foreplay, he sticks it in and no lube is needed. Okay or not okay?
I'm going to go with "it's totally fine" and "you've entered over thinking land."
Because we were having babies long before lube existed.
EDIT: I think about saliva and sperm similarly to breastfeeding and ovulation. Breastfeeding naturally suppresses ovulation, but it certainly isn't a 100% thing. It's just a mild protection that nature put in place to help us out. Saliva may kill some sperm, but it's probably not a 100% thing and is a mild protection that won't make or break a pregnancy all the time, every single cycle.
I assume cave people used dinosaur egg whites. I mean, come on.
This question still confuses me even after seeing it discussed for months because WHAT IF IT IS FOR BOTH? You go down on H during foreplay, he sticks it in and no lube is needed. Okay or not okay?
I'm going to go with "it's totally fine" and "you've entered over thinking land."
Because we were having babies long before lube existed.
EDIT: I think about saliva and sperm similarly to breastfeeding and ovulation. Breastfeeding naturally suppresses ovulation, but it certainly isn't a 100% thing. It's just a mild protection that nature put in place to help us out. Saliva may kill some sperm, but it's probably not a 100% thing and is a mild protection that won't make or break a pregnancy all the time, every single cycle.
Thanks for this. @emilie818, I've been wondering that very same thing. I'm not quite sure why I never asked, but I'm glad you did. You weren't alone in the wondering Thanks for the answer, joy!
Met 06/27/2004. Fell in love 09/30/2005. Adopted our pups 7/08 & 2/10. Bought a house 12/29/10. Married 10/8/11. TTC Baby #1 December 2014. BFP 4/16/2015 EDD 12/25/2015 DD Born 12/28/2015
Post by stephiestark on Mar 11, 2015 17:12:11 GMT -5
I take Zyrtec (an antihistamine) as needed during allergy season. I have read mixed opinions on whether it has an effect on TTC. Does anyone know anything about this?
Here comes another newbie question!!! Lol sorry guys but all my questions so far have been answered superbly. The more you know...
I'm using FF to chart and my VIP trial expires soon. I wanted to try out other charting websites and see how I go before I purchase a membership with FF. What other websites do you recommend? I think someone mentioned kindara on one of these threads and I just wanted to hear your thoughts.
PS. I value all of your responses and hope that one day I can be as helpful and supportive x
I primarily use FF but I really like having a second app as a comparative. I started using My Days prior to finding FF and like it. I tried Ovia at one point and fucking hated it. So many people use it and I just can't stand it. My Days is decent. It has quite a bit of input data and it gives you just one long continuous chart which is neat to look at. Right now both MD and FF have my estimated O date on the same day and are giving me the same fertile window with the only exception being MD gives a longer window starting a day earlier. Only downside I've found is I don't like the way you put in spotting/bleeding data and you have to ID your own O. But otherwise It's been pretty good..
My Endo can prescribe, yes, but appointments with him are 6 months + where I live. When getting an adjustment it was every 6 weeks so my family Doc was dealing with the dosage adjustments to a certain extent. Easier than being on the wrong dose for 6 months until seeing Endo!
I know it is supposed to fluctuate a little (really, what doesn't in our bodies? lol) according to my Endo if I was higher than his 1.0-1.5 threshold it put me at risk for a boat-load of other crap I didn't need. Who knows! All specialists/doctors seem to have differing opinions on all things medical so why not this too? Thyroids are crazy little machines. Who knew?!!?
It's interesting to me to hear that your Endo wants you between 1-1.5. I've had hypo symptoms for years (always tired, always cold, brain fog, hair loss, etc) but I've had 2 primary drs tell me that no way is it my thyroid. My TSH has come back around 2.6 both times it was tested so my concerns were dismissed. If I don't have anything to worry about, then great! But I don't want to keep going along not feeling all that great all the time.
I wanted to chime in with a related question. My TSH has come out as 2.5 and 2.6 in my last two draws. The 2.6 came out last week. My RE didn't want to do anything if I was 2.5 or under. My antibodies are fine (it was a full thyroid panel). My acupuncturist said that she could order me a thyroid supplement. It doesn't seem like synthroid is really necessary for me at this level. I don't have any symptoms. How should I feel about being slightly elevated while TTC? Should I just blow it off?
ETA: You might be wondering why I'm not discussing this with a RE. I have not proceeded with any treatment with my RE; we are going natural right now. I met with him once at the six month mark, and he said that the only red flag was the TSH of 2.5, and he would only treat it if it rose.
I take Zyrtec (an antihistamine) as needed during allergy season. I have read mixed opinions on whether it has an effect on TTC. Does anyone know anything about this?
I was told it was ok for me by my doctor. If you are concerned, check with your doctor. I've heard nasal spray decongestants aren't good.
It's interesting to me to hear that your Endo wants you between 1-1.5. I've had hypo symptoms for years (always tired, always cold, brain fog, hair loss, etc) but I've had 2 primary drs tell me that no way is it my thyroid. My TSH has come back around 2.6 both times it was tested so my concerns were dismissed. If I don't have anything to worry about, then great! But I don't want to keep going along not feeling all that great all the time.
I wanted to chime in with a related question. My TSH has come out as 2.5 and 2.6 in my last two draws. The 2.6 came out last week. My RE didn't want to do anything if I was 2.5 or under. My antibodies are fine (it was a full thyroid panel). My acupuncturist said that she could order me a thyroid supplement. It doesn't seem like synthroid is really necessary for me at this level. I don't have any symptoms. How should I feel about being slightly elevated while TTC? Should I just blow it off?
ETA: You might be wondering why I'm not discussing this with a RE. I have not proceeded with any treatment with my RE; we are going natural right now. I met with him once at the six month mark, and he said that the only red flag was the TSH of 2.5, and he would only treat it if it rose.
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