I assume many people here have read TCOYF, I have a quick question regarding what I read in it. I was skimming through it the other day (I read it entirely when I was trying for #1) and came to a section where she says that while most Drs recommend waiting a year before getting help she recommends investigating further if you have had 6 (I think she even said 4-6) perfectly timed cycles with no BFP. I don't have the book in front of me at the moment for the exact quote but that was the gist of it. I have not read that anywhere else (only the normal 1 year of trying if your under 35). I was kind of annoyed to read that since here I am thinking that anything up to a year is totally fine. Not exactly sure what my question is, just more wondering your guys thoughts on it.
Are you bringing this up because you're on cycle 6?
TTC #1 since August 2013 DX: Endo November 2014: Hysteroscopy, D&C June - September 2015: Clomid + Novarel + IUI #1-3 January 2017: Laparoscopy - endo removed
I'm happy for this thread because these two questions have been on my mind. Here's my second one... since my loss I've noticed my temps after O are quite a bit lower than they were previously. This has me worrying about low progesterone since I've seen it mentioned here that lower temps can be an indicator. I then start to worry that's what caused the loss. Am I way over thinking this one?
I'm happy for this thread because these two questions have been on my mind. Here's my second one... since my loss I've noticed my temps after O are quite a bit lower than they were previously. This has me worrying about low progesterone since I've seen it mentioned here that lower temps can be an indicator. I then start to worry that's what caused the loss. Am I way over thinking this one?
I really hate to say this but I think you are. I've heard of so many different things that are supposed to be an indication of low progestrone. The only way to really know is to have it tested.
I'm happy for this thread because these two questions have been on my mind. Here's my second one... since my loss I've noticed my temps after O are quite a bit lower than they were previously. This has me worrying about low progesterone since I've seen it mentioned here that lower temps can be an indicator. I then start to worry that's what caused the loss. Am I way over thinking this one?
I really hate to say this but I think you are. I've heard of so many different things that are supposed to be an indication of low progestrone. The only way to really know is to have it tested.
I assume many people here have read TCOYF, I have a quick question regarding what I read in it. I was skimming through it the other day (I read it entirely when I was trying for #1) and came to a section where she says that while most Drs recommend waiting a year before getting help she recommends investigating further if you have had 6 (I think she even said 4-6) perfectly timed cycles with no BFP. I don't have the book in front of me at the moment for the exact quote but that was the gist of it. I have not read that anywhere else (only the normal 1 year of trying if your under 35). I was kind of annoyed to read that since here I am thinking that anything up to a year is totally fine. Not exactly sure what my question is, just more wondering your guys thoughts on it.
Are you bringing this up because you're on cycle 6?
Not necessarily, I picked up the book to look through again because I am on cycle 6 and thought I would skim through it since it had been a while. I am not planning on contacting my dr. for any testing what so ever at this point, I know it's to early. I was more surprised when I read it and didn't know if I was missing something. That particular book gets recommended frequently and I had never seen anyone else bring that up.
I'm happy for this thread because these two questions have been on my mind. Here's my second one... since my loss I've noticed my temps after O are quite a bit lower than they were previously. This has me worrying about low progesterone since I've seen it mentioned here that lower temps can be an indicator. I then start to worry that's what caused the loss. Am I way over thinking this one?
Pregnancy and M/Cs can change your cycles. Anecdote: I experienced a change temperature-wise and in cycle length after my loss with no real explanation. I have PCOS and was so excited to see post-loss that I was ovulating at a "normal" time, but eventually, my cycles returned to their dumb, long-ass selves. Keep an eye on it, as long as you are ovulating within the "normal" range and have a decent length LP, I'd chalk it up to body changes.
I assume many people here have read TCOYF, I have a quick question regarding what I read in it. I was skimming through it the other day (I read it entirely when I was trying for #1) and came to a section where she says that while most Drs recommend waiting a year before getting help she recommends investigating further if you have had 6 (I think she even said 4-6) perfectly timed cycles with no BFP. I don't have the book in front of me at the moment for the exact quote but that was the gist of it. I have not read that anywhere else (only the normal 1 year of trying if your under 35). I was kind of annoyed to read that since here I am thinking that anything up to a year is totally fine. Not exactly sure what my question is, just more wondering your guys thoughts on it.
I started charting from cycle 1 of TTC and noticed my cycles were a hot mess. My insurance requires 1 year of TTC before seeing an RE, but after 9 months of charting my gyno was willing to run tests for me and rule some things out (Endo, PCOS, Thyroid etc...). DH also got a SA done around that time and it was about $100 OOP. If you are worried I would contact your Dr and get their input.
Are you bringing this up because you're on cycle 6?
Not necessarily, I picked up the book to look through again because I am on cycle 6 and thought I would skim through it since it had been a while. I am not planning on contacting my dr. for any testing what so ever at this point, I know it's to early. I was more surprised when I read it and didn't know if I was missing something. That particular book gets recommended frequently and I had never seen anyone else bring that up.
Go by the guidelines I posted above. TCOYF is not the end all be all of information.
I am however going to look at the book because I'm curious as to what it actually says.
What's the best amazon deal for opks? And/or preferred opks? I forget what I used before but I am leaning towards ordering some. Yes I'm lazy and cod.look it up mysl5e5f.
I'm happy for this thread because these two questions have been on my mind. Here's my second one... since my loss I've noticed my temps after O are quite a bit lower than they were previously. This has me worrying about low progesterone since I've seen it mentioned here that lower temps can be an indicator. I then start to worry that's what caused the loss. Am I way over thinking this one?
I have low progesterone and high temps. I don't think there is necessarily a correlation between temps and progesterone. Just my 2 cents.
I assume many people here have read TCOYF, I have a quick question regarding what I read in it. I was skimming through it the other day (I read it entirely when I was trying for #1) and came to a section where she says that while most Drs recommend waiting a year before getting help she recommends investigating further if you have had 6 (I think she even said 4-6) perfectly timed cycles with no BFP. I don't have the book in front of me at the moment for the exact quote but that was the gist of it. I have not read that anywhere else (only the normal 1 year of trying if your under 35). I was kind of annoyed to read that since here I am thinking that anything up to a year is totally fine. Not exactly sure what my question is, just more wondering your guys thoughts on it.
I started charting from cycle 1 of TTC and noticed my cycles were a hot mess. My insurance requires 1 year of TTC before seeing an RE, but after 9 months of charting my gyno was willing to run tests for me and rule some things out (Endo, PCOS, Thyroid etc...). DH also got a SA done around that time and it was about $100 OOP. If you are worried I would contact your Dr and get their input.
I also had testing done before I hit a year (by my gyn) because my cycles are short and I have unexplained pelvic pain.
Hooper88 - If there are no extenuating circumstances or an indication that you have cycle irregularities, there is no reason to start testing early.
This is where the term "borrowing trouble" applies.
I'm happy for this thread because these two questions have been on my mind. Here's my second one... since my loss I've noticed my temps after O are quite a bit lower than they were previously. This has me worrying about low progesterone since I've seen it mentioned here that lower temps can be an indicator. I then start to worry that's what caused the loss. Am I way over thinking this one?
I really hate to say this but I think you are. I've heard of so many different things that are supposed to be an indication of low progestrone. The only way to really know is to have it tested.
Thanks! I felt like I probably was so I needed to hear that.
Eta in case it wasn't clear, I felt like I was over thinking it.
Last Edit: Feb 21, 2016 20:28:52 GMT -5 by lilsneezy
TTC #1 since August 2013 DX: Endo November 2014: Hysteroscopy, D&C June - September 2015: Clomid + Novarel + IUI #1-3 January 2017: Laparoscopy - endo removed
I assume many people here have read TCOYF, I have a quick question regarding what I read in it. I was skimming through it the other day (I read it entirely when I was trying for #1) and came to a section where she says that while most Drs recommend waiting a year before getting help she recommends investigating further if you have had 6 (I think she even said 4-6) perfectly timed cycles with no BFP. I don't have the book in front of me at the moment for the exact quote but that was the gist of it. I have not read that anywhere else (only the normal 1 year of trying if your under 35). I was kind of annoyed to read that since here I am thinking that anything up to a year is totally fine. Not exactly sure what my question is, just more wondering your guys thoughts on it.
I started charting from cycle 1 of TTC and noticed my cycles were a hot mess. My insurance requires 1 year of TTC before seeing an RE, but after 9 months of charting my gyno was willing to run tests for me and rule some things out (Endo, PCOS, Thyroid etc...). DH also got a SA done around that time and it was about $100 OOP. If you are worried I would contact your Dr and get their input.
I have been charting and have very regular cycles and ovulate monthly. I am not planning on contacting my Dr. at this point and won't unless I have to at the year mark. I just was more curious about her statement in the book since it goes against anything else I have read.
Every few cycles I'll have a pain on the outside of my vagaina (vulva?) it's painful and usually can only be cured with time and can be managed with Motrin. Usually it's the first few days of the cycle when it happens. But this time it's on day 5-6. It is painful.
I have googled, but I need anecdotes of those that have answers.
Diagnose me.
I have this too, along with some other issues, and I've found The V Book to be really useful (my pelvic floor PT recommended it). It doesn't necessarily give definite answers, but it at least made me feel less crazy.
RE: TCOYF, I don't have it in front of me either, but I remember it saying something like that (as I also remember being mildly confused). Everything else I've ever seen says 1 year though.
I started charting from cycle 1 of TTC and noticed my cycles were a hot mess. My insurance requires 1 year of TTC before seeing an RE, but after 9 months of charting my gyno was willing to run tests for me and rule some things out (Endo, PCOS, Thyroid etc...). DH also got a SA done around that time and it was about $100 OOP. If you are worried I would contact your Dr and get their input.
I also had testing done before I hit a year (by my gyn) because my cycles are short and I have unexplained pelvic pain.
Hooper88 - If there are no extenuating circumstances or an indication that you have cycle irregularities, there is no reason to start testing early.
This is where the term "borrowing trouble" applies.
I definitely do not fall into that category. I definitely plan on waiting
What's the best amazon deal for opks? And/or preferred opks? I forget what I used before but I am leaning towards ordering some. Yes I'm lazy and cod.look it up mysl5e5f.
Check out the newbie blog pinned at the top, it has a list of reputable sellers. A lot of the ladies here use Wondfos. I usually get a pack that includes OPKs and pregnancy tests.
I started charting from cycle 1 of TTC and noticed my cycles were a hot mess. My insurance requires 1 year of TTC before seeing an RE, but after 9 months of charting my gyno was willing to run tests for me and rule some things out (Endo, PCOS, Thyroid etc...). DH also got a SA done around that time and it was about $100 OOP. If you are worried I would contact your Dr and get their input.
I also had testing done before I hit a year (by my gyn) because my cycles are short and I have unexplained pelvic pain.
Hooper88 - If there are no extenuating circumstances or an indication that you have cycle irregularities, there is no reason to start testing early.
This is where the term "borrowing trouble" applies.
Last Edit: Feb 21, 2016 20:36:15 GMT -5 by lilsneezy
TTC #1 since August 2013 DX: Endo November 2014: Hysteroscopy, D&C June - September 2015: Clomid + Novarel + IUI #1-3 January 2017: Laparoscopy - endo removed
What's the best amazon deal for opks? And/or preferred opks? I forget what I used before but I am leaning towards ordering some. Yes I'm lazy and cod.look it up mysl5e5f.
I always bought Clinical Guard OPKs from eBay. They worked very well for me and were only like $6-7 for 25 test strips.
Post by ladytiffany24 on Feb 21, 2016 20:42:47 GMT -5
Does anyone have super strong feels on EOD sex vs ED sex during fertile window? H got all worried last cycle that the reason we weren't getting pregnant was because "his loads weren't that big" since we were doing it everyday. Someone please give me a half decent, educated response to take to him.
What's the best amazon deal for opks? And/or preferred opks? I forget what I used before but I am leaning towards ordering some. Yes I'm lazy and cod.look it up mysl5e5f.
Check out the newbie blog pinned at the top, it has a list of reputable sellers. A lot of the ladies here use Wondfos. I usually get a pack that includes OPKs and pregnancy tests.
Wondfos sounds familiar. Is that in the purple packaging?
Does anyone have super strong feels on EOD sex vs ED sex during fertile window? H got all worried last cycle that the reason we weren't getting pregnant was because "his loads weren't that big" since we were doing it everyday. Someone please give me a half decent, educated response to take to him.
First, eww to your H. Second, he would be accurate in his observation about the volume of his "loads" being decreased. I've read multiple places that EOD is better. Even though I have the TCYOF book in my lap I don't have an exact quote.
Check out the newbie blog pinned at the top, it has a list of reputable sellers. A lot of the ladies here use Wondfos. I usually get a pack that includes OPKs and pregnancy tests.
Wondfos sounds familiar. Is that in the purple packaging?
"If, after 4 to 6 cycles of timing intercourse on your most fertile days, you still haven't gotten pregnant, you should probably pursue diagnostic testing or fertility treatments. (Some couples may want to get a semen analysis even earlier, given how easy it is to do.) This advice goes against the common wisdom you've always heard of waiting a year. Remember, that advice is for the average couple who doesn't chart. If you have been timing sex during your fertile phase, and you know that your partner's sperm analysis is good, then becoming proactive after 4 to 6 cycles only makes sense."
"If, after 4 to 6 cycles of timing intercourse on your most fertile days, you still haven't gotten pregnant, you should probably pursue diagnostic testing or fertility treatments. (Some couples may want to get a semen analysis even earlier, given how easy it is to do.) This advice goes against the common wisdom you've always heard of waiting a year. Remember, that advice is for the average couple who doesn't chart. If you have been timing sex during your fertile phase, and you know that your partner's sperm analysis is good, then becoming proactive after 4 to 6 cycles only makes sense."
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