Expanding My Family - All Comments

re: Cycle 1 over, Happy and Sad.

MrsMorty — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:24:12 GMT

I was on BC for 16 years. I was on Depo Provera for almost half of that time, then I switched to BCP's and then Ortho Evra -- I went on supervised off label use for the last two (meaning, I would not take a week off to have my period between scripts). I went off in February 2009 and didn't get my first visit from AF until July 2009. Even after that, my cycle lengths were erratic. It was very strange to get used to all of the PMS symptoms again and figure out what they do -- or don't -- indicate. Be patient. 30 days is not too bad for your first cycle of! I think that length is pretty positive. Hang in there. :)

re: I got my Positive

Lilalaune — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:15:46 GMT

Juhuuuuu. Congrats and a wunderfull pragnancy.

I also can´t wait to tell it everybody, but I wants to wait until I see the heart boom at the ultrasound.

re: Cycle 1 over, Happy and Sad.

callarose10 — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:38:43 GMT

I am 31 years old and I have gone through five cycles off birth control and I have been told that is normal and probably the healthiest for the baby. The last two cycles brought with them some interesting changes and led me to believe they were pregnancy symptoms, they were not. These included, sore breasts, bloating, nausea, frequent urination, constipation and fatigue. The night before/early morning I got my period in Nov and Dec. I had a fever. I have discovered that this it was just my body getting back to normal after its been tricked by the birth control for nine years. Never going back there. I am excited to be charting for the first time and having a better understanding of what my body is doing. Best of luck to you and be patient, even though its hard.

re: Trying to Become a Real Mom.

momof3 — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:51:31 GMT

Wow, our lives are so much a like. I have a daughter from a previous relationship and now have been with my husband for 2 years and his boys have lived with us as well. We have come close as a family, but yes I am not their real mom. We so badly want child together to create that baby that is the two of us. We love all of our children very much, but feel that their is still a piece missing. My husband had a reversal in September and his results came back okay. He did have swimmers, but several have coiled tails so we are hoping that in the next several months those with straighten out and his count will increase. It is so hard to wait. We are trying even though we know the chances are pretty low right now of actually getting pregnant. We figured it can't hurt. So hang in there and we can wait this out together.

re: Trying to Become a Real Mom.

TTCinNJ — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:18:59 GMT

I understand that feeling-- the waiting is just brutal....but I have to say that looking back on 2 years and a M/C, TTC my 1st DD and 3 years TTC with failed IUI and IVF and 2 m/c, all the waiting and the heartache I had to endure has given me the gift of fully appreciating every moment with my 3 beautiful girls...GL

re: Trying to Become a Real Mom.

laurenAZ — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:49:03 GMT

You put my thoughts into words exactly: "I decide on a course of action and I make it happen." TTC/IF has been such a lesson in patience. But seriously, lesson learned! I'm ready to be pregnant! GL to you.