Any other DISers trying to concieve? Reread OP for the QOTD!

[skuttle]

I drank the last of the grapefruit juice this morning. I ran to Target after work for a few things, but forgot about the grapefruit juice. I stopped at the small grocery store near our house on the way home to pick some up...and they didn't have any (fresh or frozen!). I must be the only person drinking the stuff! LOL! I was finally getting to the point where I could sip it like a normal drink and not make this face - . I don't want to skip a few days and have to start that all over again! I may run to the local walmart in the morning.

So, before work this morning, I ran into walmart to grab the baby aspirin. Okay...is all stuff labeled aspirin considered baby aspirin? Or is there actually something called baby aspirin. I know this sounds silly...but I don't want to buy/take the wrong thing. The grapefruit juice and mucinex don't worry me, but for some reason I'm more worried about taking the baby aspirin. I was overwhelmed by all the bottles that said aspirin that I just left!

Rebecca...Only you can make that decision. I know exactly what you're going through to some extent. One of my best friends, who is currently teaching in Florida, came in last week to visit. While she was here, she planned a dinner with a few other couples. While talking to her about the dinner, I found out that one of the couples is pregnant. I ended up going to lunch with my friend and skipping the dinner...I didn't want to bring DS out for a 7pm dinner when his bedtime is 8pm and DH was busy...and I know a part of me knew that sitting with the pregnant girl would be SO hard. I felt awful about it, but I did what I had to do.

Chelle...whatever you decide, good luck! Let us know when you decide to test!!

2much...so sorry you were told to wait a while before TTC. But maybe once you get everything under control, you'll get that BFP quickly!

Bethany...congrats on letting the worrying go!! Enjoy that pregnancy, girl!

 

[DisneyDreamer8]

Allison: Thanks I think "baby asprin" refers to the amout of mg per tablet. I know that the "low dose" asprin that Drs talk about is 81mg. Don't know if that is considered "baby asprin"or not.

 

[TinkerChelle]

Well I got a baby shower invitation today. I don't know if I can go or not. I'm glad she finally got her baby (she had three m/c's) to stick...I'm happy for her but I just don't think I can sit there and watch her open all those cute baby gifts without crying. I don't want to cry in front of her because I don't want her to feel bad on her day. Plus it will be on my CD23. That last week and a half of my cycle is when my wonderful clomid-charged emotions take over and I cry at the stupidest things. What do I do???? Be selfish or face it????

I don't know how close you are to this friend, but if you are close to her why don't you just talk to her about it and I am sure she will understand. I have cried at baby showers before...I always say they are tears of joy. Of course, my friends know I am crazy already!
I hope you don't think I am making "light" of your feelings; I know the frustration and pain can be overwhelming when the people around you are getting pregnant and you aren't pregnant. In fact, it seems like I have seen at least 50 pregnant woman this week. I have seen them at restaurants, grocery store, on the train, walking around downtown Chicago...EVERYWHERE! A couple of times I found myself staring so intently at them that I think I made them uncomfortable; I didn't even realize I was doing it. Anyway, Good luck to you and I hope you find comfort in whatever decision you make!

 

[TinkerChelle]

I'm the gullible one today. My best friend has a schedule conflict tomorrow at lunch. She either takes her grandmother to the doctor or her son to Gymboree. Obviously the doctor's appt takes precedence so I offered to take her son to his class. I'm so gullible I'm going to be in a room with a bunch of 3 year olds running around and playing. Do you know how much my heart is going to be aching for one?

I hope you have fun with your friend's son. Sometimes after I accept a babystitting request, I feel the same way. Like what have I gotten myself into, again! But, ususally I get so much joy and love from the child that it makes up for it in the end. Hope you get some enjoyment out of it!

 

[TinkerChelle]

Allison & Rebecca-What is the baby asprin thing about? Don't think I know about this!?

Well, AF is due on Monday and we decided to test this morning as soon as we woke up. A BFN! I cried and got back in bed. I have Fridays off from work, Thank God! Thought about all of you on here and decided to get out of bed and see what was going on and I actually feel better now! Thanks Guys! What do I have to complain about!!!Nothing! Like my partner, Amy, said this morning it is not over until AF Sings! And we get to try for one more month. So, if we have to next month we will do it again. RIGHT? RIGHT!

Have a Great Day Ladies!

 

[momsully]

DisneyDreamer8 - I would talk to your friend and let her know what is happening. Maybe you two could go out to a nice lunch either sometime the week of the shower.

Tinkerchelle - Amy is right though, it could still happen for you.

Imarriedgrumpy - Happy thoughts and prayers for a sticky baby! That is a great attitude and hopefully one that I can have when the time is right for me.

2bemarried - Thanks for the offer. I will PM you later tonight when I get home from work. I would love to know as much as I can about metaformin.

PrincessSuzanne - Thanks for the advice on the metaformin and the Soy Isoflavones. I might try to pick some of that up. I will definately take it after my meals as I have heard that from several people.

Happy Friday everyone! I need to go to work!

 

[Fire14]

For those wanting to know: Baby Aspirin is low dose 81 mg stuff. The only difference that I'm aware of is baby aspirin is chewable vs enteric coated I personally would go with enteric coated as it will save your tummy from ulcers. I wish you all the best of luck in whatever path you choose to follow.

 

[mickeyboat]

Chelle - it is still early to test. I got several BFN's before I got a BFP with Hannah. Continued good luck to you.

When I was little, I craved sweet stuff, and my brother and I would eat spoons full of sugar, pancake syrup, etc. We would also eat baby aspirin. Yum yum. But Allison, I don't think they would taste very good with grapefruit juice.

 

[princess pooh]

I'm starting to feel like I'm the only person on the planet who likes grapefruit juice . I stopped buying juice a while ago because of all the sugar in it, and I was so happy to have an excuse to drink it again . I do really like sour stuff though.

AF came yesterday . I was actually on the verge of crying all day. Not that I expected to be pregnant but my hormones were just raging! I feel a lot better this morning though and hopefully DH and the cat can come out of hiding.

 

[2bemarried]

I hope you have fun with your friend's son. Sometimes after I accept a babystitting request, I feel the same way. Like what have I gotten myself into, again! But, ususally I get so much joy and love from the child that it makes up for it in the end. Hope you get some enjoyment out of it!

I'm not sure if it's a good thing or a bad thing but I woke up feeling yucky this morning so I had to backout. Thankfully my friend understands and agreed that I shouldn't be around him if I'm not feeling well.
I agree that it's a little too early to test. Either way you have a very good attitude about it now! There's always next month but I'll keep my fingers crossed that your test on Monday will show positive.

Princess Pooh

Brain just went dead...can't think of what I was going to say...I'm off to lurk

 

[mickeyboat]

AF came yesterday . I was actually on the verge of crying all day. Not that I expected to be pregnant but my hormones were just raging! I feel a lot better this morning though and hopefully DH and the cat can come out of hiding.

Sorry the old hag came to visit. Lots of luck for next month!

 

[2MuchOhana]

princess I am so sorry.

Tinkerchelle: It's probably too early for you to be testing. You get more accurate results if we wait until the day of or after you expect AF.

ImarriedGrumpy: Hope you are able to enjoy that Alaskan Cruise!

PrincessSuzanne: It sounds like your meds might be working. Don't give up all hope. Sometimes it takes not TTC for it to happen.

DisneyDreamer8: I don't have ay advise to offer simply because I am not sure what I myself would do in your shoes. I know that you are not being selfish if you decide not to go.

Skuttle: I used St. Joseph's asprin in the past. I remembered that was what my mom use to give to me as a child. Although, I switched over to Bayer's Low Dose Safety Coated Asprin. It's not a chewable and therefore doesn't taste as bad. Also a little easier on the stomach.

I am curious about the grapefruit juice, though. That one is new to me. I use the baby asprin and the Robitussin (yuck). Just looking for any extra boost for when we can start trying again.

 

[TinkerChelle]

I'm not sure if it's a good thing or a bad thing but I woke up feeling yucky this morning so I had to backout. Thankfully my friend understands and agreed that I shouldn't be around him if I'm not feeling well.
I agree that it's a little too early to test. Either way you have a very good attitude about it now! There's always next month but I'll keep my fingers crossed that your test on Monday will show positive.

Sounds like you have a good friend there! Glad you were able to put your needs first; sometimes that is hard!

Thanks for your words of encouragement! Also thanks to 2muchohana, momsully and mickeyboat! I need to be more patient.

PrincessPooh Hang in there!

 

[2MuchOhana]

Guri: What's the secret of your weight loss success? 19 pounds since April 1 is amazing and just what I would love to do so we can get started TTC again.
My Dr. recommended I lose 30 dreaded pounds. Stupid scale at the Dr.'s office always weighs five pounds heavier! I swear I could lose a good ten pounds if I got a breast reduction! Though, I am not sure I want to do that now as it is the first place I tend to gain and the last place I tend to lose it from. So, if we have another baby chances are I would need another reduction again!

We leave for WDW in two weeks and I know I will get plenty of excerise while we are there. Unfortunately, there is also a lot of good food there, too.

 

[2MuchOhana]

TinkerChelle: I know it is hard to be patient with something like this! If it doesn't work out this month try taking a daily baby asprin. It helps though I can't explain how, anymore.

 

[momsully]

Do you take the baby asprin the whole cycle?

 

[helenabear]

Dead tired today. Woke at 4 for some reason

Baby asprin, I have only found it in the chewable. I have a bunch if anyone wants them as they were on sale.
Yes, you take it every day of the cycle. I stopped as soon as I got a BFP. The dose is so low that you can actaully take it while pregnant for heart troubles, but I don't have that so I stopped.

Sorry you can't find the Grapefruit Juice easily. I admit I had it once thinking it was OJ.... eewwwwwwww

Shari I am so sorry

Chelle hang in there!

 

[Gurgi]

Hey girls...it's Friday, thank the Lord!!


2Much: Wellllllll...I don't recommend how I started losing the weight, LOL. I had surgery to clean up my uterus on April 26th, and I basically stopped eating for about a week. Since then, I've limited my breakfast to a slice of raisin toast and a 100 calorie "thick n' creamy" (ewwww!!) yogurt, snacks are usually veggies or a 100 calorie pack of something, lunch is a Lean Cuisine and an applesauce, dinner (except the last two days) is another Lean Cuisine. I started working out on the stairmaster again and have a gigantic jug of water next to me that I drink throughout the day. I know in the past I've found that Hydroxycut was amazing in helping me lose weight.

Shari: I'm so sorry I hope you're feeling better soon!

Allison: I'm using the Bayer Chewable Baby Aspirin. I don't chew it, I just swallow it 'cause I hate the taste. I down that with my prenatal and a folic acid every night.

I can't remember who asked, but baby aspirin is highly recommended for women having trouble TTC because it kills anything "bad" in the uterus (like viruses and what not). You take it the entire cycle. I've been on mine since January. Just normal to take it now, and I notice I have less headaches, too Hehehe.

Soooo...my next AF is supposed to show up in 6 days. I'm scared to death. I have no idea how bad it's going to be since this will be my first one after my surgery. The cramps should be nowhere near as bad since all of the endo was cleaned out.

I really need to scan those photos and show you guys. My uterus was BLACK with endo. It was sooooo gross!!

 

[2MuchOhana]

Thanks Guri! I knew you had surgery and was hoping that wasn't going to be your answer! I am dertermined. I know I can do this. Maybe I will head over to the weight loss board for extra encouragement, though. Yogurt but I know it is suppose to help; so, now if I can only force myself to eat it!

Breaking out my pilates machine again. Love the thing but no good place to put it. Wish I had the cardio fit and treadmill my parents no longer use. Looks like a road trip after we get back from Disney!

Jodi

 

[DisneyGirl4188]

Another benefit of grapefruit (the fruit or juice) is that it can help you lose weight. DH drank it and lost a bunch of weight doing so.