Supernatural Childbirth

I have read and re-read Supernatural Childbirth by Jackie Mize. I have listened to it on audio books too.
I am so excited and know how to direct my faith better.
I have prayed and confessed what I want. This baby (or babies) will happen.
I know it's all up to God's timing.
I went for my 21 day progesterone test yesterday. And afterwards I asked to talk to a nurse. I asked If it was "normal" to have 5 days in a row of positive ovulation tests. She said it was excellent and that I was ovulating, and she said my numbers in the past looked great too. She said my day 16 positive was "MY normal."
She just confirmed what I have been praying for... Normal ovulation to conceive. Amen!
I believe it, I receive it.
Psalms 37:4 says God gives us the desires of our hearts.
Thank you Father!!

Long story... Grr

I'm so mad at my lady doctor and office people. I started my period on Tuesday last week and called them on Thursday after I was sure that's what it was. And I asked if the doctor wanted me on Clomid again, they said they would ask and call me back. Well I didn't hear from them, so I called Friday afternoon, and they said I will hear back before the end of the day. And I stressed that I needed to know THAT day because day 5 (the day I am supposed to start clomid) was on Saturday. Well they never called. Then they called yesterday morning and said that Dr. Bush wanted me on the Clomid. I fussed and told them it was too late. Because yesterday was day 8 of the cycle. I am supposed to take it from day 5 to day 9. Anyway... So they said they would tell the office manager that I was pissed and that she would ask Dr. Bush about what to do this cycle. Well they sent the prescription over. I got a call from Walgreens that it was ready. Then I got another call from the doctors office saying that Dr. Bush said I could go ahead and start it. I told them no. I said I will just do it on my own this cycle. Because of I take the medicine late, then I may ovulate later and that's part of the problem. And I tried to explain that to the lady on the phone. I said, "I think I have a short luteal phase and taking it late would just make it shorter so it would be a waste." Her response back to me made me believe that she never heard the words luteal phase in her life.
:(   Hubby and I are going to just try naturally. I'm not charting this month. Just going to be stress free!

being overweight and wanting to get pregnant

My biggest concern was everyone telling me I needed to lose weight to get pregnant.
But given that I am ovulating, that shouldn't be a concern.
Now I am trying to lose weight (I joined a gym last month and have lost 4 lbs so far.) 
All things considered... I am healthy. No high blood pressure, no cholesterol problems, no thyroid problems, no diabetes... etc.
Take a look at this article....
http://www.pregnancy.org/article/fertility-advice-overweight-and-obese-women

"Does extra weight alone compromise fertility?    No, one should not assume weight alone is a problem. It can be, but it is not a given. In fact, weight is probably only a factor less than 10 percent of the time."

I thought perhaps the issue was a Luteal Phase Defect, which could be the case.  Which apparently does have a tie to weight.       "LPD: The luteal phase in the time between ovulation and menses. The ideal length is 14 days, 12-16 being normal. There are a number of ways to diagnose the problem, including serum progesterone tests 7 days post-ovulation, endometrial biopsies, and the length of the luteal phase can be observed by charting basal body temperatures and/or being aware of when ovulation occurred. LPD can be caused by inadequate ovulation, so improving the quality and perhaps quantity of follicles produced will help straighten things out so that the lining is properly supported."

This was my 1st cycle trying with clomid. and on day 21, i had my blood drawn for the progesterone test.

praying and believing in HIS blessings for me!!!

October update

Well it's been a year since I first went to the doctor to talk about fertility.
I saw her at the beginning of the month and talked about options.
She decided we should try Clomid, I am so excited.
Today is cycle day 5 and the 1st day of taking clomid.
The chances for twins increases by 5% too!!! I really can't wait!!!
THIS IS OUR MONTH!!!!

Maca and Luteal Phase defect

Nothing crazy to update really. 

Just wanted to drop a note.

I started on September 12th(a day later than predicted).

Today is cycle day 19,  I just got the positive OPK.  And the projected period due date is October 10th (which is cycle day 29 and cycle day 1 for the next). From now to October 10th is 11 days... the "normal" for a luteal phase is 12 to 16 days...

I have been taking Maca supplements since August 27th. Just one a day.  People take Maca by mouth for female hormone imbalance, menstrual problems, symptoms of menopause, improving fertility, and other various issues...

After researching some online about Luteal Phase Defect, it seems that normally, the luteal phase defect treatment may be as simple as taking Clomid.  So here is hoping!!!

I have an appointment to talk to the doctor on Wednesday, October 5th. I hope and pray that she will prescribe it to me and that we can get pregnant ASAP!!!

Should I get pregnant this cycle, I'll have a June baby.

October conception = July birth

November = August

December = September 

January = October

February = November

March = December

April = January

May = February

June = March

July = April

August = May

Highlighted months are the preferred months

Sorry

Sorry it's been so long. I've been busy.
I got little man for the month of August and he is my heart.

Stability Ball exercises....

I NEED TO DO THIS!!! I would help my core and overall fitness

Stability Ball Exercise

Implantation and Symptoms

I pretty much hate that a lot of symptoms of implantation and early pregnancy are also pre-period symptoms....

I have been feeling a lot of these in the past 72 hours and I am trying not to get my hopes too high.

The 2ww

I hate the 2 week wait.
That time between ovulation and (hopefully no show) period.
I have prayed so hard. And I believe God will bless us.
Last night I had a bit of a dizzy spell, lightheadness, shaky, and headache.
I ate something, still felt a little lightheaded. And I was very warm feeling, but my temperature was the normal 98.6° .. And that is usually high for me.
I have morning temped at 97.7 for the last 3 days.
Currently, just sitting here, I am warm feeling and a little lightheaded.
I am thanking God for our little miracle.

Day 13.

I wasn't very consistent with temping this month. And with the holiday weekend, I forgot to do it a lot and forgot to start taking the OPKs. But I took one today and it was super positive. I wasn't expecting that since it was so late last month.

Time to try again

Well I had my period.
The minute I came out of the bathroom, I hugged Jerry and cried.
Another month of no pregnancy.
So I pulled myself together and told myself to just keep trying.
I'll be taking my temperature daily and when the time is right, taking the OPKs.
According to the doctors, we should be fine.
So I am just sad it hasn't happened yet. I mean really, it's been over 2 years without any protection.
But I can't give up, I can't not think about it. But I am not supposed to stress either. Which I try not to.
I am doing a 30/30 challenge in July and I have an elliptical machine again. Trying to eat better too. Cutting out carbs and sugars is hard.
Not sure if anyone reads this... But please pray for me and Jerry and a future little one.

Day 32

Still no period as of 2pm.
Going to take a test today.
*crossing fingers*
❤❤❤

Day 29.

Today would be the day I am supposed to start my period and start all over. Here's hoping it doesn't come and I get a positive. :) :) :)

Birthday

Today is my birthday. I really didn't want to be this old and trying for a baby. The original plan was to be done before now. But life happened. Now I am with the love of my life. And we are trying to get healthy for having a baby. I NEED to lose weight, and I don't know how without starving myself. I am just so tired of trying without seeing lasting results.
I drink almost nothing but water. I and trying to eat better. And walking more.
Just nothing is helping. I need help.
:(

What the....

So today is cycle day 19.
I took my temp and it was high. But I figured it was from the fact I had wine in Thursday night. Then I went to the restroom, and took an ovulation test, just to see. And BOOM,  positive!!!
I don't know ehats going on, but okay... Lets try!!!

Bad day

Having a bad day. Just beating myself up over everything.
My back hurts, so I can't do a bunch around the house, so it looks like a wreck.
Thank goodness the chiropractor is helping with all that. But I was bad yesterday and didn't ice my back after my appointment. I paid dearly for it later. This is also preventing me from doing certain exercises that I want.
I am so mad at myself for being fat. I want to lose weight. I need to lose weight. I am in tears from not losing weight. I am trying all that I know, short of liposuction. And this weight gain, I think has made me stop ovulating regularly. So again beating myself up.
Just having a pity party day. I'll be fine. But right now, I just want to cry and starve myself.

Doctor Appointment

Yesterday, I went to see my OB/GYN.  I have had concerns about things and why I am not getting pregnant. I asked about getting everything checked out again. Mainly, yesterday was day 15 of the cycle, and my temperture hadn't risen, and my OPT (ovulation prediction test) hadn't popped positive yet. So now my doctor is concerned I am not ovulating properly, so she mentioned Clomid.

Today, I am going to get an ultrasound so they can check and see if there is anything concerning there. We also talked about getting a dye test done called a HSG

(Hysterosalpingogram) test, to see if there are any blockages or anything concerning there as well. I will update later with what happened with the ultrasound.

One thing at a time. 

Keto Diet

I have done this type of diet before. And it really worked. Then I plateaued, then there was pizza. I really need to get into again. But... Pizza!!! Maybe I can do it on the days Jerry works, and cheat on his off days. That might work.
All I know is I am overweight and want to lose it. Not for beauty or vain purposes, but for health purposes. So many things could benefit from losing the weight!!!

Symptoms

I hate feeling certain symptoms. Like the tightness in my uterus area. Too many period symptoms also feel like pregnancy symptoms. But I know I am not pregnant. I just had my period. Today is day 10 of the cycle. Tomorrow, I will take an ovulation predictor test. I forgot to take my temperature this morning. So I'll just have to do it tomorrow. Good thing, I feel less stressed lately.

Temping

I started taking my temperatures. And tomorrow is day 10 of the cycle. That's when I am supposed to start taking ovulation predictors. But it's hard to constantly pee on a stick and get negatives. I just think it's wasteful. Taking the temperature is supposed to help you know more accurately when your body is ovulating. I have an appointment with my OB/GYN next week. So maybe we can talk and give me some more information or things to try.  According to my tests in November, I am fine. I just need to lose weight. Which is whatever. I am trying. But with my back and knee, my chiropractor doesn't want me to over do exercise. Ugh. I guess, I will just focus on the diet part.

Chiropractor...

One thing that has been suggested to me is a chiropractor. For both weight issues and trying to conceive (TTC).
I have had back pain and knee pain for a while as well.
So yesterday, I had the initial appointment. We talked about pain and where and how intense. They took xrays as well. He confirmed to me that one hip was higher than the other. And he said my knee definitely had issues as well. They asked for me to come back today to go over everything.
They showed me xrays of my back. My spine curves slightly to the right. And I have a pinch in my lower back, where I have the most pain. He adjusted my back and started treatment on it. I asked him about my knee. He said he would help as much as he could with it, but more than likely I will need surgery in the future. FUN!
One step at a time.
Afterwards, I spoke with a friend, and I found out she teaches Yoga, yay!!! That's going to be happening!!!
Anything for health and wellness for my body, I am all about right now!!

This is fantastic

This one made me cry.
I really don't want this to be us and the road we have to take.

http://www.someecards.com/life/health/dan-majesky-facebook-pregnant/

Helping with Fertility

This is what I read today from: https://www.ovuline.com/guide/40/getting-healthy-for-fertility-pregnancy

Although the connection may not seem readily apparent, women who maintain a healthy lifestyle are far more likely to conceive quickly, and have healthy pregnancies, than those in a relatively worse state of health. Women who are trying to conceive have the best chances of doing so quickly if they maintain a well-balanced diet chock full of vegetables and folate (which not only helps your fertility, but makes for a healthier pregnancy), stay active, get a sufficient amount of sleep each night (the body’s time to recover), and manage to avoid feeling too stressed out. General health problems do not have to turn into diagnosable diseases like PCOS or endometriosis to affect your fertility, so it’s important to stay as healthy as you can to increase your chances of conceiving quickly, and having a healthy pregnancy.

Introduction

Hello. My name is Arwen Rowland. I figured I needed to document my journey through weight loss and trying to conceive. I have heard so much advice, that really I just need it all in one place, for myself, and maybe to help others. Sometimes, I may just angry rant. Sometimes, I will have useful advice and pictures. I'll also be talking about the wellness company I am partnered with and some of the great products they offer.

I would love this to be an active blog, with feedback and questions and answers.

Enjoy and thank you!!!

~~Arwen