UGH!!!! Kicking myself....

taralyn · #1 April 26th, 2009, 02:29 PM

Okay....so I posted yesterday how I thought I was getting sick but it might be allergies. I've only taken an allergy pill a couple times last week, and decided to take one today to see if it helped at all. Well I had no idea that taking anti-histamines could dry up your CM and make it harder for you to conceive!! AHHHH!!! Does anyone know if I just screwed up my chances for this whole cycle, or if I don't take anymore if I should be okay? I'm just kicking myself because I've been really careful to not take any medications, I just didn't even think that this could have an effect....blah!

Trish36 · #2 April 26th, 2009, 02:38 PM

I don't know. Hopefully it won't affect it too much!

Kary♥RN · #3 April 26th, 2009, 02:42 PM

That happened to me last cycle.... I took and a decongestant.. And I was dry.. I made sure I had some sperm safe lube this cycle.... I had read.. that if you have little to none.. the lube wont be a substuite for you cm.. but will help with allowing "full penitration"... SInce if you are dry, you or him might not fully penitrate and pull back a little. If you have full penitration he will be closer to your cervix. And hopefully you will have enough cm around the cervix. This cycle I have had no allergie pills.. And have been taking mucinex and robtuissin.. Since I usually have little cm.. This cycle I have seen a BIG difference...

If you haven't O'd yet... maybe try some robtuissin to thin out the cm...

taralyn · #4 April 26th, 2009, 02:48 PM

thanks ladies...i'm just so mad at myself i could cry right now!! I hate being so paranoid about everything I do....

twoboys · #5 April 26th, 2009, 05:51 PM

I have been using the robitussin, plain... it has helped out a little with cm... maybe try that, I dont think you should worry too too much.. many gals out there take some med and get preg without even knowing it.. fingers crossed for you, try not to stress too much, I am sure you will be fine!!

klt · #6 April 27th, 2009, 05:38 AM

It should be fine... When do you think you'll O? I hope this cycle works for you!!!! good luck

taralyn · #7 April 27th, 2009, 10:42 AM

I"m thinking closer to the end of the week, Thurs or Friday. After my total freak out, obsessive episode yesterday, I've decided I"m going to just try and chill out!! We'll just dtd frequently for the next week and if it happens, then great! If not, then next month would be good too. I'm just going to try to go with the flow and hope for the best!