[wishfulgal]

My temps plummeted this morning, so I will be on to cycle #3 either today or tomorrow. I am not surprised, my temps never hit 98 degrees post-O, so I never felt very positive about this cycle. If anyone wants to look at my chart and let me know what they think went on, go ahead. It was just a very lame cycle.

I am trying to be positive, but honestly, I'm having a hard time shaking the feeling that something is really wrong. The weird symptoms I've been having starting as soon as 3DPO are really starting to freak me out. I had pain going down my legs to my foot, pain in my butt, my thighs, my back and even the palm of my hand. I had back pain the other night that actually kept me awake. This cycle was the worst symptoms so far. I really think I might have endometriosis. I did have some of these symptoms before I got pregnant but it seems like they are getting worse. I'm just terrified I won't be able to have another child. It's not that I'm so upset that I'm not pregnant this cycle, but just the fear that it's just not going to happen no matter what we do, b/c there is something wrong. And I really do think that I can tell pretty much as soon as those symptoms show up that I am not preggo, b/c I'm 99% sure I didn't have the pain down my legs when they cycle I got my BFP.


I'm debating whether to got to the doctor this month or wait one more month. I'm due for my yearly physical anyway. I'm not sure what they would say or do for me, but if something is really wrong I want to get the ball rolling.

Any input/ advice would be welcome.

[Coley]

I'm sorry you're feeling frustrated hon...


I will say this though... I wouldn't get too worried about your temps not getting into the 98's. If you notice, your Pre-O temps are also in a lower range.

That doesn't necessarily signal that something is wrong persay. It just may be that your resting body temperature is cooler than someone else's for a variety of different reasons from metabolism to geographic location. The good and important thing is that you are seeing a clear pattern of lows followed by a clear pattern of highs... It appears that you're definitely O'ing.

As for the pains you had... I've got nothing on that. I think it's definitely something worth discussing with your doc. It certainly can't hurt.

[wishfulgal]

Thanks for your response

I do have lower body temps, especially since I gave birth. But I've never had my post-O temps not hit 98 degrees. The cycle I got pregnant I hit 98.6 a couple of times, so naturally when my post-O temps are 97.6, I don't get too excited. But I do realize every cycle is different and you just never know.

I've decided I'm definitely making an appointment with my OB/GYN. Hopefully I can get in soon for my yearly exam soon, and discuss my symptoms while I'm at it.

[OurSweetLabs]

(((HUGS)))

My OB won't even talk to me until I have been six cycles without breastfeeding. He says it takes that long for your body to recover. How long have you been finished with breastfeeding now?

[wishfulgal]

I quit BFing on November 2nd, 2009. So it's been 3 months but I've only had 2 (long) cycles. Isn't crazy how some women can get ovualate/get AF and get pregnant at like 4 months post-partum? I feel like things are never going to get back to normal for me. My LP length and everything is technically long enough, so on paper, even though things aren't back to "normal", I *should* be able to get pregnant as things are.

I do think my OB/GYN will see me, but only b/c I am due for my yearly pap smear. I'm not sure if she will take my concerns seriously or not. I'm mostly just going to ask her about the pain down my legs that I've been having. I'll bring my charts and everything, but I doubt she's going to be too concerned about my TTC journey since technically it's only been 2 cycles (although we were ready for another baby right away).