Trying for a 2017 Baby

Hi Ladies!

@ Jooste huge congratulations!!! we pray for a sticky bean!!!

How is everyone doing?

CD12 for me today. Yesterday and this morning i had 2 huge surges of CM. Never had that much before (TMI)

We'll bd every second night. This is our last cycle before seeing the gynie next month.

Hi Mommies (and daddies?),

In March 2016 I went off my birth control and my husband and I have been taking the conceiving journey in our stride (enjoying it!). I have been diagnosed with poly-cystic ovaries. Since going on birth control, I have had regular periods (28 day cycle) with a 3 day flow. Before the pill I would get my periods maybe 7 or 8 times a year and it would be painful and looong!
My husband and I cannot work without a plan. Even though I'm not pregnant I feel I need to be on the band wagon on where my birth will be. I am currently seeing a Dr Hurwitz at Parklane Hospital. I think I would be comfortable having our baby there. he has currently put me on one Stamingro per day.

My anxiety is as follows:
1. I want some advice if Parklane hospital will offer me an active birth with a midwife? I want a drug free labour and birth. If there is a mommie who had a birth at this hospital please can you advise me or share your birth story?

2. Since March 2016 I have not gotten my period. Should I see my OB/GYN? I am 31 Years old.

3. My husband has bi-polor disorder and his mood stabilizers have caused him to lose his libido, he took a testosterone injection to improve this (it has) however I would like to know if someone knows of a support group that we can join in Johannesburg. The TTC process had made him very stressed and anxious.

4. I see Netcare's Storks Nest is offered, is it a good thing to sign up with once I am pregnant?

THAT IS AWESOME JOO-STE!!!!
Aaaahhh Congrats!! Very happy for you

Ayesha
Sorry about AF
Hope that you are not in so much pain today-

AFM
Beta on 3w6d = 262

(we are delighted)
Need to go for f/up beta's tomorrow and Friday and on a double dose Cyclogest.

I cannot begin to thank u all....you are a group of amazing women whom i am pleased to have on this journey with me

@mrsR im also on glucophage for insulin resistance due to pcos, i know the combo of glucophage and staminogro helped me in my 1st pregnancy and i am hoping it helps this round to,

AFM Af has arrived with a bang, i usually avoid meds since we ttc but today i caved and took pain killers as the cramps are excruciating! On the plus side i know my periods are regulating, and just have to be positive about next month,

Thank you for all the good wishes and the lovely thoughts for this BFP -

All that I am doing currently - is praying...

THE 2WW:
What a difficult time, hey? Seems that most on the forum is in the 2ww at this stage. Strange how things change, because currently the first 8 weeks (after my 3 consecutive MC's) seems to be just as stressful for me at this stage. Miscarriage never use to be part of my vocabulary - and now I am sitting here and waiting for that phonecall to give me the beta-level. If our first level can just be above 50....we will definately feel so much better....

This waiting...arg...!

Afternoon Ladies

Just been catching up on all the posts...

@Anzel: glad you are feeling better, I can only imagine the heartache you must feel at times, Sending you lots of love and light! I personally don't mind the venting at all - we all need to do it and its so wonderful that these forums exist so that we can vent to people who actually care and understand. Keep positive! Appreciate all your posts xxx

@Ayesha: I know how you feel! I feel like every time I go on Facebook I see these posts and everyone seems to be falling pregnant but me. And of course the more time I spend with all my friends little kiddo's the more broody I get. My father passed away in January and I am so heartbroken that he will never know his grandchildren or know what it felt like to be a grandpa. And my mom told me the other day that she is ready to be a granny so I also feel like the pressure is on! Not to the extent that you are feeling it I think but it's there. Your mom in law in right and probably the less you stress the better for you and your health. So sorry your family aren't being supportive. Big hugs x

@Jooste: BIG CONGRATS! How wonderful! Lots of positive wishes your way for a sticky bean!

@Logismom: Showering you with Baby Dust too

AFM and in response Annabelle: WELL this two week wait is actually for the birds! Crumbs. I am on CD22... and I THINK I am 8/9 DPO. On 5/6 DPO (my cycle averages 27 days). I had creamy CM and what looked like a light pink/red spot of something - not sure if that was too early for implantation? Gosh I saw it and I think I stopped breathing for a second. I really did not want to get my hopes up but thought about it all day. I have had very slight cramping since then and today. Boobs are a bit tender. Not sure if I am just looking for symptoms and due to that my observations are hightened. AF due on Sat/Sun... I feel like ovulation may have been a bit off this month which is what I am not exactly sure of dates.