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