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redtails22redtails22 member
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Hi ladies. I'm new to the bump and this board and though I would introduce myself. I'm Lori from Maryland and I'm 35. I married the love of my life last September and we are coming up on our 1 year anniversary. We've been ttc for about 6 months now with no such luck. I've recently started charting the last 2 months and I have to admit it has been somewhat of an adventure trying to figure it all out. 

 I must admit that i'm driving myself insane over this. I really am trying not too but it seems like every time I notice something different or twinge here or there I wonder "could I be". I know you ladies can relate. Is there any advice you can give me to try and stop the insanity?

 My OB told me that due to my age that after 6 months I should make an appointment to see what we can do to help things along. Well i have an appointment on Tuesday. I'm guessing maybe she will suggest clomid. That's what friends are telling me. 

Right now i'm 8 dpo and i'm having some symptoms but can't tell if its just pms or possibly more. I've been nauseous on and off, light headed on and off and tired. I seem to be so exhausted during my workouts the last few days I don't know how i finish them. I've been having bloating and pressure and cramps. I've had some pretty vivid dreams the last 2 days. My breast have been sore and painful to the point I had to take some tylenol to try and help. I don't want to get my hopes up but I don't know how to not wonder. I've heard of some women being actually bringing on symptoms because they want it so bad. I don't want to be one of them.

 So anyway, I hope that I can be part of this group and learn and grow with you all. Thanks for taking the time to read to this.  

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  • robbensmrobbensm member
    Welcome to the board & I hope your stay here with us is short.  These ladies are really great and I think we can all relate to the over analyzing every little thing that our bodies do.  Just the nature of the TTC beast. The charting has really helped me so you are off to a good start and I'm sure you & your doctor will come up with a good plan.
    Me 39 & suspected PCOS, DH 42. Went off BCP when we got married in 11/11, seriously TTC since 3/12.  Six cycles of clomid = BFNs.  Suspected endometriosis & HSG showed both tubes blocked.  Sept 2013 IVF 5D transfer of two perfect embryos = BFN.  Started acupuncture and taking time off to drop some pounds & get healthier before FET in April 2014.
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  • redtails22redtails22 member

    Thanks for the responses. I did notice after ready some post that the bump tracker is unreliable so I just opened an account with  FertilityFriend.com. 

    I understand that all those symptoms can also be PMS that's why i'm afraid of driving myself crazy each month. I know its a hard road and I don't need to make it any harder. I had a friend go through 5 years of trying before she had her first and I know what she went through. Right now I keep reminding myself that don't get excited, don't run for a HPT until AF is late. It's just so hard sometime.  

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