Friday, May 9, 2008

Over or not over? That is the question

Why does this all have to be so confusing!?!

On Wednesday (10-11dpo) I had some spotting. It was just a tinge of red on the paper after going to the bathroom. I had no idea whether it was the beginning of the end or implantation spotting. I of course fanatically checked the paper for the remainder of the day and there was really nothing there.

On Thursday (11-12dpo) in the morning there was a slight brownish tinge. Later in the morning, I went again and this time while going there were red drips of blood filling the toilet. I was convinced this was probably meaning the end. However, all afternoon and evening after this...nothing was there.

So this morning I decided to take a PG test. I wasn't planning on testing this early (my doctor advised waiting until today to test but I wanted to wait until Monday). I had one lonely test left over (non-digital). What were the results??? Well that is a good question! Given it was non-digital, I was playing the game of are there two lines or just one...There definitely was one dark control line and there was a hint of a second line. Now I know a line is a line but this line was so light if left you to second guess what it looked like before I had peed and maybe that hint of blue was always there...ugh!

So now I have no idea what is going on. Is this a chemical PG? Is it a negative? I suppose I should get a digital test and retry. However we are headed up to my parents tonight and I really don't want to test tomorrow morning at their house.

Stay tuned...

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Rough start

My blogging got off to a rough start because I couldn't figure out how to format posts properly. But I am going to try again.

I am currently 9-10dpo (there is a disagreement between Fertility Friend's O date and my assessment of the O date). This cycle I was on Clomid 50mg cycle days 5-9. I had no side effects whatsoever, which on the one hand is fantastic and on the other had me questioning whether it was even working (ahh just one of the many joys of IF). However, my post-ovulation blood work came back with all signs indicating it worked! My p4 levels were 29 (above 10 is what they like to see).

So now I am in the 2 week wait. I analyze every little twinge and completely drive myself nuts. But because I want to preserve what is happening (for the likely event that I will want this for comparison later) here are my "symptoms":

  1. Whole lotta cramps: started around 5dpo. At first they were more stabbing and sharp then my normal period cramps but since 8dp they have been as dull as can be and feel JUST like period cramps.
  2. Sore boo-bs: They are not terribly sore but get more sore at night. I can still touch them and all but at night it hurts if Y hugs me to tightly.
  3. Dizziness: I was dizzy yesterday (9dpo). It would happen when i stand up. Though in full disclosure I think I was dehydrated.
  4. Nausea: Just very light nausea at 7dpo.
  5. Constantly feel like my period has just started. This has me running to the bathroom every 10 minutes to check and so far nothing.
  6. Temperatures: Are still high. They fell yesterday at 9dpo but were still above the coverline and were back up a little today. Again in full disclosure my thermometer sucks.
  7. Could drink an ocean and still want more salt. This has been the case since 7dpo.