tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post4017044346938909459..comments2024-01-26T13:52:15.408-05:00Comments on Life After I "Dew": Friday FrustrationsShannon Dewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06532112640843820431noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-72332268237262637482012-10-24T08:45:59.737-04:002012-10-24T08:45:59.737-04:00Imagine being told you cant have kids w/ taking a ...Imagine being told you cant have kids w/ taking a handful of pills and praying oh and then when it all finally comes together since you have PCOS you miscarry. At least you know you CAN have a child and that it will happen one day. It may not happen for me ever. I have been on medicine and seeing docs and spending WAY to much money for almost a year now and I have yet to hold my own child. Please be thankful that your body actually works and does what it is suppose to. Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905904879220773621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-25353784922895076732012-10-23T08:59:43.628-04:002012-10-23T08:59:43.628-04:00Stay positive! I truly recommend the ovulation ki...Stay positive! I truly recommend the ovulation kit tests! They work like a charm and you figure out what your true cycle is. My doctor told me to "just do it" days 10-20 of my cycle and come to find out I didn't even ovulate until day 22!! Just listen to your body too! The day I knew I was ovulating I honestly felt it and told my husband. Two weeks later... pink lines! :)Mrs.Ordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611962414123705303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-27356218486948962542012-10-22T17:56:11.986-04:002012-10-22T17:56:11.986-04:00Add me to the list of those wishing and praying th...Add me to the list of those wishing and praying that your wait will be short and not so frustrating. Hugs mama! xoxo[dianegatorfan]https://www.blogger.com/profile/17300543590727130260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-14076448562706744912012-10-20T17:49:57.870-04:002012-10-20T17:49:57.870-04:00It is hard to "chill and not overthink" ...It is hard to "chill and not overthink" as one commented said... It is also hard for people who have not tried unsuccessfully to get pregnant to understand what it feels like to go through this. We are on month 27 of off/on trying and it sucks and it definitely isn't fun anymore. It is sad and frustrating. Best of luck to you on your next month of trying. Melissa @ A Dozen Years Laterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01765350904607715883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-46361808954618459322012-10-19T22:43:54.292-04:002012-10-19T22:43:54.292-04:00I've followed your blog for a while now and ap...I've followed your blog for a while now and appreciate your candid take on TTC. We started trying for #2 when #1 was about two...with no luck for almost 2 years. Lots of tears, anxiety, and frustration. When #2 did arrive healthy and gorgeous it washed away the memories of those struggles. And in God's plan #3 arrived unplanned shortly after #2...keeping us on our toes! Blessings and peace!JShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01331548475639583216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-26754528584042941402012-10-19T22:37:05.566-04:002012-10-19T22:37:05.566-04:00I've followed your blogged for a while now and...I've followed your blogged for a while now and appreciate your candid take on TTC. My Hubs and I starting trying for #2 when our #1 was almost 2...it took almost 2 years and I was so high strung about the entire thing that I would just cry. In the end baby #2 came healthy and beautiful and it washed away those years of frustation. The funny thing is #3 snuck out of nowhere shortly after #2 and it just goes to show that not planning is sometime the best plan! :) Blessings and Peace!JShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01331548475639583216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-8225744035675281042012-10-19T18:21:59.444-04:002012-10-19T18:21:59.444-04:00Shannon- I wish I had something profound to say, b...Shannon- I wish I had something profound to say, but please know that I am praying that this process is something that happens very soon for you!! I've been peeking around hoping to hear "the news" because you know I love ya dearly, and I had a lot of trouble with conceiving Julianna so I can kind of relate but it will happen because you are determined and I know that you are such a fabulous mother so you deserve to be blessed with another child!! Hugs mama!Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07449981620207556102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-46430653496330278052012-10-19T17:58:58.846-04:002012-10-19T17:58:58.846-04:00We had the opposite problem, it took us longer to ...We had the opposite problem, it took us longer to have our first, and we were expecting the same amount for our second. Then BAM! first time trying and we are now 8 weeks pregnant. There is one thing in common between both my pregnancies. Clear Blue Easy Digital Ovulation Predictor Kit. Seriously. These are heaven sent. Pee on a stick, and when you get that smiley face you know it's go time. It took a lot of the stress out of trying. I'm not sure if you've used them before, but the day you ovulate can vary, and you want to make sure you don't miss it. It's a little spendy, but I buy them from Amazon. Good luck, I can't wait for your #2!<br />Chris and Jaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06620907889813111292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-82380213699506195822012-10-19T17:26:17.030-04:002012-10-19T17:26:17.030-04:00Your TTC journey sounds just like mine. We were l...Your TTC journey sounds just like mine. We were lucky and got pregnant right away with our first. When that didn't happend the second time around it sucked and I couldn't understand why. It is extremely frustrating and nothing anyone can say will make it easier. Hoping and praying that it will happen soon for you! Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464174723737782689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-85940814662223541662012-10-19T16:18:14.980-04:002012-10-19T16:18:14.980-04:00I agree with Laura. You're allowed to feel tha...I agree with Laura. You're allowed to feel that way. I know I did at times, too.<br /><br />For now, enjoy your wine ;)Katie @ Loves of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07841348340467277988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-75298937096590353472012-10-19T14:06:25.201-04:002012-10-19T14:06:25.201-04:00Sorry sister :( I hope it gets easier. I second th...Sorry sister :( I hope it gets easier. I second the person who recommended the smiley face ovulation tests. After 6 months, we got pregnant the very first time we tried them. And they're way cheaper on Amazon than in the store. Good luck!Audrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958962413010383113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-22750288103595509812012-10-19T13:47:57.440-04:002012-10-19T13:47:57.440-04:00I'm making my thoughts official by commenting,...I'm making my thoughts official by commenting, not just Voxing. ;)<br /><br />It's your world. It's your emotions. You feel how you feel without feeling bad. Got it? You're allowed to be frustrated. You're allowed to question. REGARDLESS of what anyone else says. And you do NOT need to "chill out."<br /><br />*hugs* It will happen...and when it does, whenever it does, you'll be thankful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-45028961651378687612012-10-19T13:14:19.682-04:002012-10-19T13:14:19.682-04:00Sorry you are frustrated! You are definitely entit...Sorry you are frustrated! You are definitely entitled to your feelings! I feel like you are so brave to even mention you are TTC. I couldn't tell a soul (besides the hubby) if we were to ever try again; and I didn't say it anyone the 1st time either. When I announced at 17 weeks a co-worker mentioned she didn't know I was trying (um b/c I didn't say I was!) I think people who put themselves out there are so much braver! Anyways... I used the ovulation kit too & also ovulate on day 19 of 28 day cycle (but I didn't get pregnant the first month either).JMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18351555186262835972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-50955162452498066242012-10-19T12:43:28.569-04:002012-10-19T12:43:28.569-04:00Praying! Gods timing is ALWAYS right- even though...Praying! Gods timing is ALWAYS right- even though it's not always easiest to understand or wait. KNOWING that doesn't make it any easier either. But just know I'm praying (and I'm certain many others are too!) and KNOW that it'll happen when HIS time is right! Praying you & Jimmy have peace and patience {AND FUN!!!} while you wait! ;)<br /><br />HUGS!!!!{annie_loo} @ The Farrar Fourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07215437893745739311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-57264260814026063712012-10-19T12:11:51.513-04:002012-10-19T12:11:51.513-04:00Obviously, I get you. Hearing you loud and clear!Obviously, I get you. Hearing you loud and clear!Ashley @ Gratitude and Latitudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16612380814235649961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-75740603944475840832012-10-19T11:56:40.417-04:002012-10-19T11:56:40.417-04:00This is one of my fear for when we start trying ag...This is one of my fear for when we start trying again in Feb. Vent away. These are your emotions and you are allowed to feel upset. Good thing? You get to maybe finish another box (0r 2) or wine before next month comes:-)Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06499045283272814285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-81564230615581162372012-10-19T10:53:39.594-04:002012-10-19T10:53:39.594-04:00Thanks for the honesty. No matter how negative or ...Thanks for the honesty. No matter how negative or hard on you some comments are, most of us appreciate that you keep it real and share these fears (because really that is a big part of it right??) with all of us. I know I'd feel the same way if I was in your shoes. I've had two pregnancies that "Just happened" so it makes me nervous for the next one - will it be hard when we are actually trying? <br /><br />Keep praying and enjoying your life! It's all you can do. :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00008345691169783645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-8167958466756053062012-10-19T10:29:45.943-04:002012-10-19T10:29:45.943-04:00The second pregnancy for me took longer than the f...The second pregnancy for me took longer than the first. What worked for me this time was an ovulation predictor kit. I used the digital ones. Yes, they are a little pricey but they work. I started using the kits the second month of trying. The first month I used the kit I got my first smiley that I was ovulating but my husband was out of town on a fishing trip. Bummer. The second month I got a smiley face a lot sooner than I was expecting. You know what happened from there. A week and half later I got a positive pregnancy test. The predictor kits helped take the guessing out of the equation. My cycle was never the same each month. I am a very impatient person and like you, I wanted it to happen right away. I suggest giving them a shot. Good luck and I know it will all work out for you!Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16755999530713725973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-63512043572662983662012-10-19T10:10:27.965-04:002012-10-19T10:10:27.965-04:00Praying for God's perfect timing for y'all...Praying for God's perfect timing for y'all and he knows your desires to expand your family. He's got this.... As frustrating as this is to hear and obviously you already know this, but sometimes our timing is not always God's timing!! Xo.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08257352882657911252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-30551363569891933552012-10-19T10:10:11.577-04:002012-10-19T10:10:11.577-04:00Girl I feel your frustrations. So I am not going t...Girl I feel your frustrations. So I am not going to be all like "don't worry, it will happen". Screw that. Here I sit 7 months into trying and I am annoyed. My OB said to use the ovulation tests with the happy face. I will start those in a few days. It's not easy. I wish you guys the best of luck and hopefully it happens sooner rather than later. I am glad to see you are seeing the positives. It is really the only thing that works for me. I don't want to take my temp and chart on a calendar, but I might have too- boo! Just know you are not alone in this process and I do truly believe shit happens for a reason. Hang in there. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11848376667980991220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-38361661471911732902012-10-19T10:07:45.226-04:002012-10-19T10:07:45.226-04:00This is my fear if/when we try for another because...This is my fear if/when we try for another because we got so lucky in getting pregnant right away the first time I just know that next time it will take a while just as payback and I am NOT a patient person.<br /><br />I also recommend ovulation test strips because even if you always get your period on day 28 you may not necessairly ovulate on day 14. <br /><br />Hoping you get that second pink line soon!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04356655617475615318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-28531703354332439972012-10-19T10:04:51.542-04:002012-10-19T10:04:51.542-04:00I know exactly what you are going through. We got...I know exactly what you are going through. We got pregnant immediately with our first, and its only been 2 months of trying for our second, but I am dying that I'm not pregnant already. Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08813853858972197572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-64469195332632357022012-10-19T09:47:56.177-04:002012-10-19T09:47:56.177-04:00I second the ovulation tests. So easy and worked ...I second the ovulation tests. So easy and worked like a charm! :) Mateyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07574063496527679824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-55372903708813320332012-10-19T09:43:07.491-04:002012-10-19T09:43:07.491-04:00I'm not going to tell you how long it took to ...I'm not going to tell you how long it took to get pregnant with my boys. I'm not going to tell you not to stress. I do, however, wish we could let the kids out back to run amok while we sat on the porch and split a bottle of wine (my porch, obviously. if it was your porch, we'd be splitting a box..) but really, if you need prayers for peace and patience and maybe even a HURRYTHEHELLUP or two.. I'm your girl. Hugs, Mama! XO!Ashley Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13704815842567582229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645105390063604360.post-39580281111987384022012-10-19T09:31:34.366-04:002012-10-19T09:31:34.366-04:00I love the last paragraph. I think it's such ...I love the last paragraph. I think it's such a great message to focus on now and not so much the future. Keep your chin up. I'm sorry you're frustrated. Hang in there!Melissa at Tall Blonde Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16558729735720813077noreply@blogger.com