rejoining you all

MountainMomma · #1 June 12th, 2010, 08:19 PM

Hi ladies. I see some familiar faces, but I'll go ahead an reintroduce myself since it's been a while since I was last here.

My name is Stephanie. My DH Matt and I started TTC in March 2006. Since then we have conceieved 7 times, but quickly miscarried each time. Out most recent miscarriage was in November of 2009. After that loss, we decided to take some time off from TTC. We were NTNP. I personally don't believe in birth control (for myself...... I have no problem with others using it if they feel the need) so we weren't preventing. I needed a break for my own sanity. I had also just lost my great-grandma who I was extremely close too, and I've had to deal with one loss after another (whether pregnancy losses or the deaths of other family members) since we started TTC so the break was much needed. Now that I am more relaxed and honestly at peace with the fact that I might not have another successful pregnancy, we've decided that we can go back to actively TTC.

It's actually kind of a crazy time to be TTC really. I'm not expecting much for now. lol I am starting nursing school in August. I won't be temping or anything for now. I am going to take vitex and also drink lemon water and take geritol (which has worked for several other ladies I know) in hopes that a BFP will come easily.

Good luck to all of you and I can't wait to get to know you all better!

Celena · #2 June 12th, 2010, 08:54 PM

WELCOME BACK Stephanie! I remember you... and yes I'm still here

It's good to hear that you're doing so well

I hope that you get your suppppper sticky beaner and aren't here very long

missy123 · #3 June 12th, 2010, 09:02 PM

Hi Stephanie! Nice to see you here! I am sorry for the loss of your great-grandma.

I did the same as you... I had to come to the realization that we probably won't have a baby for my own sanity. It was hard... I cried a lot for what should have been. I was sad and depressed but then the peace settled in and I am feeling much better.

Welcome back!

Kary♥RN · #4 June 13th, 2010, 06:52 AM

Stephanie!!!! I have missed you!!!! I am so glad you made your way back!!!! I look forward to stalking you

If you need any help with Nursing school let me know!!!! Awesome for you starting!!!! I am so excited on both TTC and Nursing!! YEA!!!

zkat · #5 June 13th, 2010, 07:17 AM

Hey Stephanie! I had really missed since I get your FB updates

but it is good to see you back here! I graduated and now post mostly in the Dec. DDC, (It will be on FB after I get my NT results on Wed) but I still lurk here and post from time to time! Welcome back - I hope this is a short journey and you graduate soon.

Katrisha

3Sapphires · #6 June 13th, 2010, 07:38 AM

I'm sorry for all of your losses. I hope you do get a nice sticky baby easily and quickly!

MeganMomof5 · #7 June 13th, 2010, 09:05 AM

Welcome back!!! I hope you get a surprise BFP sticky baby soon!!!

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your Great-Grandma

...I hope your stay is short!

mommie2many · #8 June 13th, 2010, 02:29 PM

I remember you also, So sorry for your loss.

~Lynda~ · #9 June 13th, 2010, 05:34 PM

hey girl, i'm still here. i'm glad to see you're in a better place mentally! welcome back

MountainMomma · #10 June 13th, 2010, 09:08 PM

Thanks for all the welcomes. I really missed alot of you all!

Can I just complaing for a minute though?!? Lemon water SUCKS! lol I know it doesn't sound like much, but I HATE HATE HATE lemons, so drinking it every single day is KILLING me. lol I know I am just a whiny brat, but it really is GROSS!

.:Shortcake:. · #11 June 14th, 2010, 04:21 AM

Welcome back

And I know I hate Lemons too... *sigh* the things us ladies do to get our blessings will all be worth it in the end though!

mmllhh · #12 June 14th, 2010, 05:35 AM

1st, welcome back. Glad to hear that you are doing well. I am Michelle and DH Paul and I have been ttc for the past year and nine months with 5 losses. I'm hoping that your stay here is a short one.
2nd, what is the benifit of the lemon water and geritol? I've seen it here on a few boards and am curious. How many times a day do you do the lemon? does it have to be geritol? or will any prenatal work?

dreamer10 · #13 June 14th, 2010, 06:34 AM

Welcome back! I hope your stay here is really short! Sorry about all of your loss these last months. Hang in there!

lex1078 · #14 June 14th, 2010, 06:43 AM

Welcome back Stephanie. I'm sorry for your losses. I hope you get your sticky bean soon. Have you had any testing done to see why you m/c? DH and I have had 3 losses, 1 2nd tri loss and 2 1st tri losses. We are starting IVF next month.

I know how you feel about lemons, I'm the same way.

MountainMomma · #15 June 14th, 2010, 07:28 AM

The lemon water cleanses your body of toxins. The geritol is actually a vitamin supplement for elderly, but it has everything you need when TTC. Back in the 50's people of all ages were taking it and people starting getting pregnant. There has been a claim of "a baby in every bottle" (not made by the company though) since the 50's. I know at least two ladies on the medical assistance board who even have had failed IVF attempts only to end up pregnant naturally shortly after starting this regimen (within 2-3 months). You are supposed to get 1-2 glasses of lemon water a day for this to work.

whether or not any other vitamin works.... idk..... I figure if it has worked for them though, I'm not going to experiment with changes. lol I'll just give it a go.

mmllhh · #16 June 14th, 2010, 07:46 AM

Interesting. Do you just squeeze a lemon into water? A whole lemon?

ldovey83 · #17 June 14th, 2010, 12:01 PM

I think I joined when you were still here. I am Lindsey.. That lemon water trick sounds cool.. I love lemons and limes so I don't think I would have a problem drinking it.. I know when I was pregnant with my son I craved citrus fruits.. I had everything from lemons to limes to grapefruits and oranges.. I hope your stay is short and sweet.. I am sorry to hear about the loss of your great grandmother.. HUGS...

tobi4 · #18 June 14th, 2010, 01:15 PM

Hi Im Tobi, welcome back. Interesting about the lemon water, thanks for sharing. I look forward to getting to know you better as well!

MountainMomma · #19 June 14th, 2010, 01:20 PM

For the lemon water you are supposed to squeeze half a lemon into a glass of water. I guess it has to be fresh lemons though. The lemon juice you get at the store doesn't have the same benefits. Something to do with the aging process or something.

Jennifer8080 · #20 June 14th, 2010, 02:14 PM

Welcome Back! I remember you from awhile ago here, and the TTC board. DH and I took a break from TTC when we planned our wedding, and just got married a month ago. We've had three early losses now. Congrats on nursing school!

Sending you lots of baby