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Good morning,ladies! I hope you are all well..
Naz~ I don't know that anyone here can tell you whether you're pregnant, heck, we're wishing someone would confirm the same for us. "spotting" can be consistent with implantation bleeding, but as I understand it other factors also come into play, such as how many days did this occur after ovulation/potential conception. I don't know about the Hcg testing...You might be best seeing a dr., or if you are tight on $$ I know there are woman's centers nationwide that will give you prego tests free, but you'll have to look them up by going to the American Pregnancy Association, and look for free women's clinics. I went last year when I was anxious and didn't want to count on an OTC test.
Elove~ I'm sorry about AF...Help the sadness fade by thinking of anything that you wanted to do that you couldn't if you were pregnant, like drink that glass of wine, run a mile, etc., etc. Take this week vacation from the process to heal your spirit and soul for next month. (I didn't do that last year when I was ttc, and it took a toll on me.) (You may have to remind me of this when/if I get my AF!)
Krissy, you're expected AF is 15th, and mine is 17th. Right behind ya. My RE told me yesterday that I could test on the 14th (who is she kidding, I've already tested acouple of times...getting the BFN keeps me from getting my hopes up and yet, I know it's too soon so I don't get overly sad either. Strange way to keep my emotions balanced.) Then again, I am strange. ha! I'm also glad my story meant something to someone...It's so exciting to see answers to prayers that you know NO one could have done, but only your higher power...I had to share...and hopefully in ways, it uplifts you all too. BTW, I think I'll test another hpt on Fri.
Fitz~ I'm on cd15 and I'm 10dpo/10dpiui...I expect nasty AF on the 17th..(hopefully NOT!) Somewhere on this forum (found it last year) is a posting relating to acronyms that you can search for. In fact, I may look for it again one day as there are still things I don't recall. Also, I understand depression well as I've experienced it too and it's not something to take lightly. But, with property medical guidance, faith in soemthing(whatever your personal beliefs are) and support from friends, you should be fine. :) Also--with regard to your friend w/pituitary tumor, if she needs someone to talk to, I'd be happy to share what I've learned in this process with her. I know pit tumor can cause infertility, but I also understand the key is understanding what, if anything, is imbalanced in your hormones. For me, drs can't find anything yet, (which is why the progesterone thing was a concern for me)...but, with a good RE(who specializes in hormones), she should be in good hands. I tried for years the natural way without watching for ovulation or anything too, and now I think I wasn't ovulating. I also think that the more your body goes without certain hormones, the sooner it could start menopause, which I personally think is why they see a decrease in eggs for me..perhaps without the right hormones, by body was thinking it was time? Who knows, but lets hope your friend and I both caught it in time to still conceive.
As for me, I woke up with a nasty headache today. Strangely, I notice my skin is kinda glowing. Sounds like I'm grasping, I know...but let me explain..I also have psoriases, so it's been a concern of mine as to how it woudl react to no topicals while i'm prego. I've only put on organic shea butter type stuff and Mary Kay moisturizers...and suddenly today, I'm noticing all the spots are lookign a little thinner? Could it be that I'm eating healther and drinking more water--probably? But, I've also heard that some ppl with P, get better when pregnant. Little nauseated today too. gosh I hope thse aren't all phantom symptoms.
Best wishes and god bless to you all today!

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