Post by marajadeskywalker on Apr 22, 2015 9:22:00 GMT -5
Numbers: PP 16 months, CD 27
Circumstances (PP/BF, Meds, TTA): TTA still, but with the improvements A is making, the end is almost in sight. Standing and walking are left lol
Rants/Raves/NFNSQ: A is getting molars, plus we both havr awful colds = minimal sleep for me this past week, so who knows how accurate my temps are. A is using his legs about 90%of the time now when crawling ao things are improving in that sense. Now to get his feet to flex so he stops being a ballerina when he pulls himself up lol
GTKY: Who is your favorite fictional character and why? I'm going to have to say mara jade skywalker lol.... shocking right? She's from the star wars expanded universe (the book series that go beyond the movies) and she is such a fighter, rebuilding her life after losing everything, never giving up or taking the easy way out. She stays true to herself and her beliefs. Plus she's a Jedi so there is the force lol
Andrea, so exciting that you have an appointment! It's coming up soon. Just take one step at a time. It will be a hectic week, but the move will keep you distracted from the nerves, and the appointment will break up the slump of moving. Good luck!
mosdub, thanks for the update. I am glad you finally have some solid info to go on. Good luck moving forward!
Post by teachermomtobe on Apr 22, 2015 10:36:38 GMT -5
LadyNymeria, Thanks for your input. I temp orally and had planned to switch to vaginally after this cycle. Little did I know how long this cycle was going to be. I plan to switch as soon as my next cycle decides to start.
marajadeskywalker, No trips for my vacation. Doing little house projects, organizing my life, and generally trying to relax and catch up. I can't complain! The weather has turned out to be nicer than expected too which is great! Glad A is continuing to make gains!
Post by TheEleventhHour on Apr 22, 2015 11:03:19 GMT -5
mosdub I am sorry you have been going through all of this but I am glad you are moving forward and getting some answers!
nuggetrn That sounds so exciting! I hope that it doesn't mess with your TTC plans but if you fall in love with a place it might be worth it.
Sigh. I had my annual this morning with my GYN. We talked for a long time and I left the office with a order slip to start testing for hypothyroid, PCOS, and anemia. I am in this weird place where I don't want anything to be wrong but it would be a relief to actually have a reason for why I have been feeling so awful for so long!
Sigh. I had my annual this morning with my GYN. We talked for a long time and I left the office with a order slip to start testing for hypothyroid, PCOS, and anemia. I am in this weird place where I don't want anything to be wrong but it would be a relief to actually have a reason for why I have been feeling so awful for so long!
I hope they are able to figure out what is going on! I have been anemic for probably about a year, and uncontrolled, I was a mess. On yesterdays labs, my numbers were finally back in the normal range, but I am still on iron at least for 6 more months.
TheEleventhHour, I have also struggled with anemia in the past and it is an awful feeling. I would feel tired/weak doing anything and I just felt off. FX you will get some answers!
TheEleventhHour, what symptoms are you having (sorry if you have stated these already, I am brain dead)
I haven't really mentioned it before so you aren't brain dead I have been struggling with weight gain/difficulty losing weight, fatigue, constipation, heavy/irregular periods, thinning hair, cold sensitivity, and memory trouble/brain fog. My symptoms seem to point more to possible thyroid issues but we are exploring PCOS too because in the last 1.5 years of not being on hormonal birth control I've started having excess androgen symptoms (yay hirsutism and acne!) and more irregular periods. She also wanted to check for anemia since I have been having much heavier periods (and for a full damn week) for the last year. I have just been feeling like crap and not myself for the last year (plus some) so we're just trying to get to the bottom of it!
Post by TheEleventhHour on Apr 22, 2015 12:22:47 GMT -5
shemarie82 Thank you! I am glad your numbers are back in normal range!
titania Thank you! Anemia hadn't even crossed my mind just because so many of my symptoms lined up with other things (that unfortunately many women in my family also struggle with) so I had been focused on those things ... but after she mentioned it a lightbulb kind of went off and I am more suspicious now that it may be the culprit!
TheEleventhHour, what symptoms are you having (sorry if you have stated these already, I am brain dead)
I haven't really mentioned it before so you aren't brain dead I have been struggling with weight gain/difficulty losing weight, fatigue, constipation, heavy/irregular periods, thinning hair, cold sensitivity, and memory trouble/brain fog. My symptoms seem to point more to possible thyroid issues but we are exploring PCOS too because in the last 1.5 years of not being on hormonal birth control I've started having excess androgen symptoms (yay hirsutism and acne!) and more irregular periods. She also wanted to check for anemia since I have been having much heavier periods (and for a full damn week) for the last year. I have just been feeling like crap and not myself for the last year (plus some) so we're just trying to get to the bottom of it!
Ouch that sucks. At least you have a game plan! Especially since what you're being tested for could affect you TFAS come October.
I was just wondering because I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia a few years ago, and "not feeling myself" was one of my biggest peeves about the whole figuring out wtf was wrong.
Post by fozziebear on Apr 22, 2015 13:11:57 GMT -5
@eleventhhour, at least your doc is willing to look for answers and is listening to you. Hopefully you find answers soon Andrea good luck with the house hunting!
TheEleventhHour, what symptoms are you having (sorry if you have stated these already, I am brain dead)
I haven't really mentioned it before so you aren't brain dead I have been struggling with weight gain/difficulty losing weight, fatigue, constipation, heavy/irregular periods, thinning hair, cold sensitivity, and memory trouble/brain fog. My symptoms seem to point more to possible thyroid issues but we are exploring PCOS too because in the last 1.5 years of not being on hormonal birth control I've started having excess androgen symptoms (yay hirsutism and acne!) and more irregular periods. She also wanted to check for anemia since I have been having much heavier periods (and for a full damn week) for the last year. I have just been feeling like crap and not myself for the last year (plus some) so we're just trying to get to the bottom of it!
Hoping they get to the bottom of it! It is so frustrating to have an accumulation of symptoms and no one be able to connect the dots. It seems like your doc is on top of it! Keep us in the loop as to what they say!
Post by penguin129 on Apr 22, 2015 13:42:33 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about your exam and all the tests they are running TheEleventhHour. I hope you are able to get some answers soon and you will still be able to TFAS come October like you planned.
So I did not have periods for about 5 years due to BC, and then since I got off in December my cycles have been 64 and 37 days respectively.
I am now going on a month of 1000mg of Metformin and am on CD22. I had some mild cramping and spotting both yesterday and today (with today's CM being more of EW consistency). I am thinking that AF is coming to town but in all of my history of cycles ever my shortest one was the last one, at 37 days. If I remember correctly they usually were between 50-75 days on good years. My chart is a mess, so I am not sure what to make of this.
Has anyone had a similar experience of going from extremely long cycles, to way short ones after starting Metformin?
Andrea, my first month on Metformin I had a 17 day period. I don't remember having any symptoms, it just showed up. This last cycle I took provera and I had the cramps and other typical symptoms. I know this probably wasn't much help :/
Andrea, ahhh a month?! I feel bad complaining about 17 days now! Maybe your body is responding very well to the metformin. My MIL is a nurse and told me she has seen several patients of hers respond very quickly to that medicine.
bl1210, Yeah, my last full period before they stopped all together was 45 days. Not spotting either, full blown needing to change every 30 minutes type deal. But they came so far and few in between that I assumed it was normal. I became anemic and my doctor suggested the depo shot; after that they stopped completely. I switched the the IUD in 2013 and continued with nothing. So now I feel like a total period n00b at almost 30!
And no need to feel bad, 17 days is still pretty damn long!
Post by TheEleventhHour on Apr 22, 2015 16:00:01 GMT -5
Thank you for all of the support ladies! I won't have results for a bit just because she wants me to wait until after AF to see how my CBC numbers are after bleeding for a week. But I will keep you updated
rablissful It can definitely be frustrating because "not feeling right" isn't a symptom that doctors can easily pin to one thing! I am glad they were able to give you a diagnosis. Even though fibro sucks (my mom has it) at least having a name for what you have can let you work on a more effective treatment plan!
fozziebear I totally agree. The NP in my PCP's office practically rolled her eyes at me as if I were being a hypochondriac and it made me feel stupid so I've just kind of shut my mouth about it for a long time to see if it would get better. It hasn't and I am so happy my GYN office always listens to me!
Sigh. I had my annual this morning with my GYN. We talked for a long time and I left the office with a order slip to start testing for hypothyroid, PCOS, and anemia. I am in this weird place where I don't want anything to be wrong but it would be a relief to actually have a reason for why I have been feeling so awful for so long!
I know that feeling of not wanting anything to be wrong - but you're right! If you can identify why you aren't feeling your best you can hopefully take action to make it better. I am not anemic but I did have a period of time when I was really really exhausted. Turns out I had very low iron and vitamin d levels. I started taking vitamins and noticed a big difference. Hopefully the testing leads to an easy solution.
TheEleventhHour anemia is sneaky, so it may be a culprit or at least partial culprit. It is awesome that your doctor is trying to get to the bottom of it! All too often, like fozziebear said, it can be so hard to get doctors to take your seriously when you don't fit into a box! Definitely keep us posted!
Andrea, I have no advice to give, but I am thinking of you! I cannot even imagine 45 days...
Post by westisleflower on Apr 22, 2015 21:07:17 GMT -5
So many exciting things this week! Good luck to all the graduates! Good luck nuggetrn and Andrea with their *potential* new homes
I also started my period this week, on my own! Yay! Thanks body for finally working after a 61 day cycle.
Numbers: Cycle 4/CD 4!!!/Month 6
Circumstances (PP/BF, Meds, TTA): NTNP since november 2014, 55+ day cycles
Rants/Raves/NFNSQ: I'm so glad I'm onto the next cycle ntaurally! I didn't really want to use Provera and glad I didn't need to. I feel relieved! And it works out well since DH isn't home this week (training out of state for work), so when he gets back I'll be ready for sexy time.
GTKY: Who is your favorite fictional character and why? Elizabeth Bennet. She was way ahead of her time; witty, smart, and strong headed. Absolutely love love love her! She was an idol for me growing up.
TheEleventhHour Sorry for all that you are dealing with, but I am glad that you have an awesome GYN who is listening to your symptoms and willing to help figure out what is wrong!! Hopefully you get some answers soon!
Thanks everyone for your support and well wishes. Neither of the houses we saw yesterday will work for us... one of the houses is a a great location but there is nowhere on the main floor to accommodate my grandmother. The second house is literally perfect in every way but it is right outside of the school district we would ideally like to be in. So frustrating!! We have discussed the option of open enrollment but it makes me so nervous that once we have kids there would be a chance every year they would have to change schools and it doesn't sound worth it.
The main takeaway from yesterday though is that we are officially going to go through with this whole plan and we are getting our house ready to list! Eeek. I think we are crazy, but for very good reasons. Lol. We will keep looking at houses and even some lots because it is likely it will end up making the most sense to build since we are sort of in a unique situation with trying to accommodate my grandmother with her own space on the main floor.
We talked to my grandma about all of this yesterday... we have been talking with her for awhile about her needing to move out of her house for a lot of reasons; saftey, companionship - she's been widowed for almost 25 years now. She is thrilled, but says she knows it will be hard to move out of the house she has lived in for 50 years!! I am happy that she is 100% on board with this. My mom is ecstatic, and thinks it is hilarious because she says if she had the same conversation with her mom there would have been a fight.
Everything is going awesome and I am feeling a little better about this whole thing not affecting our TTC plans! We shall see as we move forward though! Thanks again and sorry for the novel!! This got long
TL;DR We are officially listing our house hopefully in the next two weeks and my grandma is excited to be moving in with us ASAP!! TTC plans at this moment don't seem like they will be changed
So many exciting things this week! Good luck to all the graduates! Good luck nuggetrn and Andrea with their *potential* new homes
I also started my period this week, on my own! Yay! Thanks body for finally working after a 61 day cycle.
Numbers: Cycle 4/CD 4!!!/Month 6
Circumstances (PP/BF, Meds, TTA): NTNP since november 2014, 55+ day cycles
Rants/Raves/NFNSQ: I'm so glad I'm onto the next cycle ntaurally! I didn't really want to use Provera and glad I didn't need to. I feel relieved! And it works out well since DH isn't home this week (training out of state for work), so when he gets back I'll be ready for sexy time.
GTKY: Who is your favorite fictional character and why? Elizabeth Bennet. She was way ahead of her time; witty, smart, and strong headed. Absolutely love love love her! She was an idol for me growing up.
Hooray for the natural cycle!!!!! Also, +1 on Elizabeth Bennet. She's one of my faves too!
TheEleventhHour Sorry for all that you are dealing with, but I am glad that you have an awesome GYN who is listening to your symptoms and willing to help figure out what is wrong!! Hopefully you get some answers soon!
Thanks everyone for your support and well wishes. Neither of the houses we saw yesterday will work for us... one of the houses is a a great location but there is nowhere on the main floor to accommodate my grandmother. The second house is literally perfect in every way but it is right outside of the school district we would ideally like to be in. So frustrating!! We have discussed the option of open enrollment but it makes me so nervous that once we have kids there would be a chance every year they would have to change schools and it doesn't sound worth it.
The main takeaway from yesterday though is that we are officially going to go through with this whole plan and we are getting our house ready to list! Eeek. I think we are crazy, but for very good reasons. Lol. We will keep looking at houses and even some lots because it is likely it will end up making the most sense to build since we are sort of in a unique situation with trying to accommodate my grandmother with her own space on the main floor.
We talked to my grandma about all of this yesterday... we have been talking with her for awhile about her needing to move out of her house for a lot of reasons; saftey, companionship - she's been widowed for almost 25 years now. She is thrilled, but says she knows it will be hard to move out of the house she has lived in for 50 years!! I am happy that she is 100% on board with this. My mom is ecstatic, and thinks it is hilarious because she says if she had the same conversation with her mom there would have been a fight.
Everything is going awesome and I am feeling a little better about this whole thing not affecting our TTC plans! We shall see as we move forward though! Thanks again and sorry for the novel!! This got long
TL;DR We are officially listing our house hopefully in the next two weeks and my grandma is excited to be moving in with us ASAP!! TTC plans at this moment don't seem like they will be changed
I am so excited you are on moving along with both the house & TTC. Hoping that the house selling/building/buying process is a smooth one for you. I love that your grandma is just as happy to live with you as you are to have her with you. Awesome couple of months coming you way soon lady!
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