I'm an optimistic person...I am rarely ever negative.
We are back to making a conscious effort to baby make. My husband has become way more healthy with the quitting of smoking (he was a pretty avid smoker), and no longer being able to drink alcohol (can't with his seizure meds), so I am thinking that this had an effect on his swim team and therefore he has better numbers (even though I have no clue about that).
I have lost 12ish pounds, on metformin, having semi-normal cycles which means my PCOS horomones are balancing out.
What I hate about baby making is the "If it works..." statements. If we made a baby three days ago then it'll be due in December. If we made a baby we can use all the IVF money for a family car. If we made a baby what do you want a boy or girl? It DRIVES ME NUTS, but I can't help it. I can't help being optimistic and believe that God has a plan for us and wants us to have a child without help. There is also a new Babies-R-Us down the street from us and I said yesterday "If we made a baby I can't wait to go to Babies-R-Us!" I'm a silly, silly girl.
Let's hope we made a baby the other day...if not, we'll have another month of having "fun"!
Hope the weekend was excellent for all of you blog friends! It was beautiful here in Atlanta!
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Thursday, March 22, 2012
LH BABY!!!
We've got an LH Surge!!!!!!!! Not on my birthday, but I'll take one day after. My left egg maker must've been working hard today because it was sore and crampy all day long.
I also was dead tired today and had NO APPETITE! I'm guessing my increased dose of Metformin is causing my appetite to be less. I'm okay with that! = ) All I had to eat until dinner was 1 cup of cheerios with skim milk and a banana, coffee, some crackers, an apple, and a cheese stick...for me that is NOTHING! haha.
Hope you all have a fabulous weekend! = )
I also was dead tired today and had NO APPETITE! I'm guessing my increased dose of Metformin is causing my appetite to be less. I'm okay with that! = ) All I had to eat until dinner was 1 cup of cheerios with skim milk and a banana, coffee, some crackers, an apple, and a cheese stick...for me that is NOTHING! haha.
Hope you all have a fabulous weekend! = )
Monday, March 19, 2012
Storks and Fairies
The metformin definitely messed up my tummy. I was going potty multiple times over the weekend, but that is alright. I know it is what I need, and with all this losing weight I kind of thought about it as losing an extra couple ounces! haha!
I am officially down 12.2 lbs in my biggest loser competition and I am feeling great. I went to my favorite store, Ann Taylor Loft and purchased some smaller sized pants since all of mine were getting baggy in the rear. I have a super flat behind, so that isn't a surprise. I also bought two dresses, one nicer one for some of the weddings I have this summer, and another casual wear to work cotton dress. I also found some cute black peep toe flats, and cream/beige peep toe wedges. Clothes are so much more fun when you like the way you look in them!
On the fertility front, nothing too new. I've been taking an ovulation test everyday for the past 8 to 10 days, with no positive results. I bought two boxes since my cycles aren't usually normal, so I probably ovulate ( IF I ovulate) at an irregular time, too. Getting pregnant is exhausting! I wish I had a baby making fairy to point her wand at my uterus and voila, A BUN IN THE OVEN! Or even a stork would be good. He could just fly up to my front door and say "here is your baby that you've been dying to have, enjoy!" Either scenario would work EXCELLENT for me! = )
Off to prepare for my monthly book club that I will be hosting tomorrow at my house. Which is super fun because it is also my birthday on Wednesday and I absolutely LOVE my birthday!!! One of the members is baking me my favorite, Red Velvet cake! DELICIOUS!!!!! (Don't worry friends, I'll be going to the gym for 2 hours prior to book club beginning!)
I am officially down 12.2 lbs in my biggest loser competition and I am feeling great. I went to my favorite store, Ann Taylor Loft and purchased some smaller sized pants since all of mine were getting baggy in the rear. I have a super flat behind, so that isn't a surprise. I also bought two dresses, one nicer one for some of the weddings I have this summer, and another casual wear to work cotton dress. I also found some cute black peep toe flats, and cream/beige peep toe wedges. Clothes are so much more fun when you like the way you look in them!
On the fertility front, nothing too new. I've been taking an ovulation test everyday for the past 8 to 10 days, with no positive results. I bought two boxes since my cycles aren't usually normal, so I probably ovulate ( IF I ovulate) at an irregular time, too. Getting pregnant is exhausting! I wish I had a baby making fairy to point her wand at my uterus and voila, A BUN IN THE OVEN! Or even a stork would be good. He could just fly up to my front door and say "here is your baby that you've been dying to have, enjoy!" Either scenario would work EXCELLENT for me! = )
Off to prepare for my monthly book club that I will be hosting tomorrow at my house. Which is super fun because it is also my birthday on Wednesday and I absolutely LOVE my birthday!!! One of the members is baking me my favorite, Red Velvet cake! DELICIOUS!!!!! (Don't worry friends, I'll be going to the gym for 2 hours prior to book club beginning!)
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Metformin?
So I officially started my Metformin tonight. I am starting off with 750mg at dinner for 7 days then doubling after that. I am interested to see what happens and if I feel any different. If you are on Metformin can you tell me how you like it, if it has changed anything for you, and if you've had any side effects and how long they lasted.
I talked with our IVF nurse yesterday, and she said that it wasn't too necessary for hubs to go see an urologist since his numbers weren't horrible and they went up in his last SA. I may be getting ahead of myself and being over hopeful, but I kind of have a feeling that we are going to be able to do this without IVF. It could be wishful thinking, but I am thinking that we can do this. For our hubby's first SA he was smoking, drinking, not exercising, and eating not too great either. He was smoking less, still drinking, and starting to exercise for the last SA. Now he doesn't smoke, doesn't drink (his seizure meds prohibit him from doing so), and is the healthiest he has probably been since high school. I am officially out of the 150's and having a normal cycle. Things are just changing around here. In a way, I feel that God had my Adam have a seizure in order to get him healthy. Who knows, but that is what I am feeling!
It was 86 in Atlanta today and beautiful!!! We walked our fur baby Scarlett for 40 minutes after dinner tonight, and had great couple quality time. I am looking forward to our nightly walks with the dog now that the sun is staying out longer, those are the times we have the best conversations.
Happy Wednesday to you all!
I talked with our IVF nurse yesterday, and she said that it wasn't too necessary for hubs to go see an urologist since his numbers weren't horrible and they went up in his last SA. I may be getting ahead of myself and being over hopeful, but I kind of have a feeling that we are going to be able to do this without IVF. It could be wishful thinking, but I am thinking that we can do this. For our hubby's first SA he was smoking, drinking, not exercising, and eating not too great either. He was smoking less, still drinking, and starting to exercise for the last SA. Now he doesn't smoke, doesn't drink (his seizure meds prohibit him from doing so), and is the healthiest he has probably been since high school. I am officially out of the 150's and having a normal cycle. Things are just changing around here. In a way, I feel that God had my Adam have a seizure in order to get him healthy. Who knows, but that is what I am feeling!
It was 86 in Atlanta today and beautiful!!! We walked our fur baby Scarlett for 40 minutes after dinner tonight, and had great couple quality time. I am looking forward to our nightly walks with the dog now that the sun is staying out longer, those are the times we have the best conversations.
Happy Wednesday to you all!
Sunday, March 11, 2012
We might as well keep trying...
Spring has sprung and I want a baby. It is funny how my mood changes about babies. Some weeks I am okay with not having one or being pregnant, and some weeks it is all I can think about. One of my good friends had a baby shower today and my mom called to tell me about it. I wish I could've been there, but I am kind of glad I wasn't...it would've been hard. She had to do IVF to get pregnant, so I can only imagine how excited she is. I just think a shower would've been hard. I want to be in her shoes, and right now that just isn't in God's plans for my hubs and I.
It might be though, so that is why hubs and I are back on the baby making train. For the last while I haven't been tracking cycles or taking ovulation tests to see if I am even ovulating. I've just been guessing and we've been sexin' when the mood strikes. We always hope it leads to something, but I haven't been tracking. Since I had a normal cycle last month, or at least a 28 day cycle, I bought some ovulation tests and praying that one of them is positive. I am also praying that those guys and girls in my hubby's possesion have been multiplying and moving even more. It would be an absolute miracle if we could do this without help.
So, here is to baby making without any fertility drugs, may we have success...and if we don't then bring on the IVF!
It might be though, so that is why hubs and I are back on the baby making train. For the last while I haven't been tracking cycles or taking ovulation tests to see if I am even ovulating. I've just been guessing and we've been sexin' when the mood strikes. We always hope it leads to something, but I haven't been tracking. Since I had a normal cycle last month, or at least a 28 day cycle, I bought some ovulation tests and praying that one of them is positive. I am also praying that those guys and girls in my hubby's possesion have been multiplying and moving even more. It would be an absolute miracle if we could do this without help.
So, here is to baby making without any fertility drugs, may we have success...and if we don't then bring on the IVF!
Sunday, March 4, 2012
(Nearly) Healthy Living
Some of you out there have been wondering what my "diet" is since I have been revamping my life to live a more healthy one. Well folks, sorry to disappoint, but I don't have a specific diet like weight watchers, or south beach, etc. I am just eating and doing what all of us humans are supposed to be eating and doing the majority of my week. I am a food-a-holic, and pretty much think about eating all day long. I am always worried about what my next meal is going to be and where is my next meal dining out (I LOVE dining out!!!). I have had to really start changing my outlook on food. It is fuel to live, and I should not live to eat. I need food to power me through my work day, and my work outs. However, on Friday or Saturday night when my love and I do go out, I splurge and get something that I will enjoy. If I dine out during the week I try to stick to healthy options.
So, the plan that has been working for me is to eat more protein...I have a protein at every meal. Next, I try to eat all of my carbs and fruits before 2:00 in the afternoon. That way my body has the rest of the day to burn down those sugars. Before I go to the gym I will have an Atkins protein drink - I chose Atkins because I'm insulin resistant and it has few carbs and sugars. Some protein drinks can be loaded with carbs and sugars, and I don't need more of that in my body than I already get. If I need just a little more food before a workout I will throw in a low-fat part skim cheese stick and/or an apple. After working out or for dinner my husband and I make a lot of soups, recipes from cooking light cook books, and grilling. It is getting to be grilling season here in Georgia, so a lot of our meals will be grilled chicken, shrimp, pork, and flank and sirloin steaks. I have a food scale so I measure my meats from the grill to make sure I am eating the correct portion size. I will also measure things like my cereal, snacks, etc. to make sure I'm not going overboard as well.
As for exercising...I do it. You can lose weight and all if you just change your diet. However, you can lose it faster and have a better body composition if you exercise. I also use exercise to indulge in some of my non-healthy items....ugh hem...thin mints...wink wink. I do pretty intense exercise. A typical week looks like this...
Monday: Kickboxing and weight lifting class or yoga
Tuesday: Spinning class, or Cardio/toning class, or both....depending on my mood!
Wednesday: Break
Thursday: Cardio/Toning class and Spin, or 2 Spin Classes
Friday: Break
One day on the weekend, not both:
Saturday: Cardio/Toning Class or Yoga
Sunday: Running and lifting on my own
My husband and I have really dedicated our week nights to exercising. So it helps motivate me if he is there as well. I estimate that I burn between 400 and 600 calories most nights at the gym doing the classes. I also don't really splurge on those days. We get home from the gym late and I avoid sugars and sweeter foods before bed.
I have done weight watchers 3 times in my life and have had success each time...I just got sick of counting points and would just go back to my bad habits. I am having a slower weight loss this time, but am not stressed out about my "points". I eat as natural of foods as possible, no preservatives, and aim to get in as many fruits and veggies as I can. I have lost a total of 9lbs so far and the size 14 dress I bought (in December) for my friends wedding in July is HUGE on me! My size 8 pants don't fit, and my size 6's are getting larger on me as well. I usually have to wear large tops because I have a large bust, but medium shirts are fitting nicely - I will never be a small - the ladies won't let me!
I don't see myself changing anything in the near future. I have my days where I just suck at eating healthy, mostly when I am not working. A schedule keeps me on track. The summer when I am off from teaching is always when I gain weight. I'm trying though, because in the end I want to be a healthy pregnant woman with no issues of gestational diabetes and high blood pressure, and I want those unborn children of mine to lead a healthy lifestyle, too. I know that if my husband and I don't live a healthy lifestyle, then my children won't either. Being a teacher I see so many overweight and obese children and it is so sad, because it isn't their fault. They don't do the grocery shopping and meal planning, their parents do. We are starting this lifestyle now and sticking to it so we know exactly what to do when kids come in to the picture.
So that is that on my new life style. There are so many ways to change your life to be healthier. I know my friend Kimberly - who just got pregnant after her 4th IUI, YAY!!!! Is eating a paleo diet and is loving it. I wouldn't have the support of my husband to do that, so it would be really hard for me. Her hubs is all in, so it is working for her.
What are you ladies doing to make your life healthier!?
So, the plan that has been working for me is to eat more protein...I have a protein at every meal. Next, I try to eat all of my carbs and fruits before 2:00 in the afternoon. That way my body has the rest of the day to burn down those sugars. Before I go to the gym I will have an Atkins protein drink - I chose Atkins because I'm insulin resistant and it has few carbs and sugars. Some protein drinks can be loaded with carbs and sugars, and I don't need more of that in my body than I already get. If I need just a little more food before a workout I will throw in a low-fat part skim cheese stick and/or an apple. After working out or for dinner my husband and I make a lot of soups, recipes from cooking light cook books, and grilling. It is getting to be grilling season here in Georgia, so a lot of our meals will be grilled chicken, shrimp, pork, and flank and sirloin steaks. I have a food scale so I measure my meats from the grill to make sure I am eating the correct portion size. I will also measure things like my cereal, snacks, etc. to make sure I'm not going overboard as well.
As for exercising...I do it. You can lose weight and all if you just change your diet. However, you can lose it faster and have a better body composition if you exercise. I also use exercise to indulge in some of my non-healthy items....ugh hem...thin mints...wink wink. I do pretty intense exercise. A typical week looks like this...
Monday: Kickboxing and weight lifting class or yoga
Tuesday: Spinning class, or Cardio/toning class, or both....depending on my mood!
Wednesday: Break
Thursday: Cardio/Toning class and Spin, or 2 Spin Classes
Friday: Break
One day on the weekend, not both:
Saturday: Cardio/Toning Class or Yoga
Sunday: Running and lifting on my own
My husband and I have really dedicated our week nights to exercising. So it helps motivate me if he is there as well. I estimate that I burn between 400 and 600 calories most nights at the gym doing the classes. I also don't really splurge on those days. We get home from the gym late and I avoid sugars and sweeter foods before bed.
I have done weight watchers 3 times in my life and have had success each time...I just got sick of counting points and would just go back to my bad habits. I am having a slower weight loss this time, but am not stressed out about my "points". I eat as natural of foods as possible, no preservatives, and aim to get in as many fruits and veggies as I can. I have lost a total of 9lbs so far and the size 14 dress I bought (in December) for my friends wedding in July is HUGE on me! My size 8 pants don't fit, and my size 6's are getting larger on me as well. I usually have to wear large tops because I have a large bust, but medium shirts are fitting nicely - I will never be a small - the ladies won't let me!
I don't see myself changing anything in the near future. I have my days where I just suck at eating healthy, mostly when I am not working. A schedule keeps me on track. The summer when I am off from teaching is always when I gain weight. I'm trying though, because in the end I want to be a healthy pregnant woman with no issues of gestational diabetes and high blood pressure, and I want those unborn children of mine to lead a healthy lifestyle, too. I know that if my husband and I don't live a healthy lifestyle, then my children won't either. Being a teacher I see so many overweight and obese children and it is so sad, because it isn't their fault. They don't do the grocery shopping and meal planning, their parents do. We are starting this lifestyle now and sticking to it so we know exactly what to do when kids come in to the picture.
So that is that on my new life style. There are so many ways to change your life to be healthier. I know my friend Kimberly - who just got pregnant after her 4th IUI, YAY!!!! Is eating a paleo diet and is loving it. I wouldn't have the support of my husband to do that, so it would be really hard for me. Her hubs is all in, so it is working for her.
What are you ladies doing to make your life healthier!?
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Normal cycle? Could it be?
Dude!!! I had a normal 28 day cycle. First time in my LIFE on my own without any help from meds. YIKES!!!! For a second I was thinking that it has been awhile since I had a cycle, but then I remembered that I had one at the beginning of last month. I know that with diet and exercise a person with PCOS can regulate their cycles...it just never worked for me in the past, but maybe I really wasn't eating right and exercising enough. Maybe my lifestyle changes have really helped this time. I guess I'm going to go out and buy and ovulation test to see if, in fact, I am normal!?! Maybe we can get a baby without saving for another down-payment on a house!
Happy weekend to you all! = )
Happy weekend to you all! = )
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