May

I skipped clomid this month because the timing of it would have had ovulation liely during Daphne's birthday party weekend with lots of family staying at my house. But I did to the digital ovulation monitor. Got my peak days yesterday and today. Yeah. So we will see what happens. I have a follow up with the family doctor this evening regarding the taking of clomid. I shluld have had three rounds by now, but I've only done one. Oh well. Daphne's birthday party was a success. We had 15 people, just close friends and family. I got a groupon for catering and used that. It was one of the easiest parties I've ever done. Daphne had a blast being the center of attention. She loved playing in her kiddie pool with her cousins, opening her presents and being sung to. Everyone singing to her I think was a highlight for her--she watches the little video of it over and over on my phone.

14 years :-)

We celebrated 14 years of marriage on May 2nd. This weekend we are taking a mini vacation up to the Arizona Grand Resort. It has a little water park which Daphne will love. We are sooooooo looking forward to it. We are getting massages at the spa and I am getting a paraffin pedicure. I cannot wait. It does not even seem like 14 years. All good things seem to go by in the blink of an eye.

Not hopeful this cycle

I took the clomid. Which made me crazy. I used the digital OPK. We had sex the day before my two peak day. Then Justin hurt his back, so no sex on the peak days (CDs 19 & 20). Frustrating. I think I may take this month off and do clomid again in June. By the way I poas on CD 29 and it was a BFN. I'll poas again in a few days.

Geeze!

A 61 day cycle and finally I got my period. I think I took 5 pregnancy tests. Of course all negative. I did not take anything to get it started although my doctor gave me a progesterone prescription. Of course I was out of town and sick when AF decided to show.

Anyway, today is cycle day 8. I started clomid on cycle day 5 and I started using the digital OPK. Peed on the first stick today although it told me to do it yesterday.

I only took clomid once before and I really do not remember to ramifications of it, but boy is it kicking my butt this time. So emotional. I am crying at everything, over reacting. I'm just a silly mess. Only one more pill tomorrow. Sunday I get some acupuncture--perfect timing to help an egg release. ;-)

so we will wait and see what the rest of the month brings.

By the way, I think they need to give you a little more information on those digital OPK's. Only after opening the box, does it tell you it is not as reliable if you have PCOS or if you are taking clomid. Oh well. I'm using it anyway.

In Limbo

So today is cycle day 40! Thus far I have taking three pregnancy tests--all negative. Figuring we did not catch the egg this month I bought a digital ovulation predictor and the test strips. I also filled the prescription for clomid(4 months worth--not sure why I did not just get one month at a time) and metformin and have been taking the metformin.

I went for acupuncture on Sunday and my pulses were a little odd. She said my liver pulse was slippery which indicates pregnancy or hepititis. She also said there was no sign of impending menstration. So maybe I ovulated late. I'll test again at the end of the week and see what we see. Right now I'm going to order to cheap pregnancy tests.

In need of a break

So my mom was here two weekends ago for a couple days. The following weekend, Justin's parents were here and stayed with us. And then Justin came down with a nasty sickness and has been home from work for three days. Gah! I need some space. Some quite. Some me time. That is why right now I am on the computer and Justin is in bed. Ahhhh quite.

Moving Forward

So I had my annual exam last week with a new primary care doctor. She is part of the same practice. I saw her when I thought I might me developing mastitis and really liked her so I switched doctors. Anyway, as great as a pap smear can be, it was a great visit. She sent me home with a prescription for metformin and for clomid(4 months worth). And she was the one to suggest it. I am so glad I do not have to go to Dr. Gelety. Not that I don't love him. It's just that going to him requires a ton for monitoring and with a toddler, I just don't have the time. If clomid for 4months does not work, then I will see him. For now I am happy with this.