Not This Month

BFN.

We were so sure that this was our month. I was afraid of a bfn but I really didn't think it would happen. 

I'm not sure why I'm SO discouraged by this. It was only our first try after the miscarriage. But I really just thought that this was our month. I'm finally ovulating, which was the problem before. So I kind of hoped that I'd be one of those people that could get pregnant on my first try after a miscarriage. But that's not the case.

It's also really hard because what would have been Matthew's due date is Sept 17. I prayed SO hard that I'd be pregnant by then. I know that day is going to be hard but knowing that I was pregnant again would make it at least a little easier.

After we were given the go ahead to start trying again, we were told we could start on meds or try it naturally for awhile. This month we tried naturally. I wanted to say my body could do it on it's own. And maybe it still can but how much longer is it going to take? My cycles aren't the 28 day cycles. They're kinda long. So each cycle that fails takes that much more time away.

I called my RE today about getting a plan started for going forward.  I think he told me before that I'd be going on Femara and maybe a shot (not sure which one) to start with. I'm waiting for his nurse to call back so we'll see what they say about going forward.

I know it's AF's emotions and I'll be fine either later today or in the next day or so. I'm just really disappointed right now. It's so great to have a hubby and Twitter/blog friends who understand and let me mope for a bit. I'm glad no one was at work when I got in because I definitely had a cry fest for a minute. Hopefully this day goes by fast.

Visitors and Our Next Steps

We had a great weekend! Our Anniversary was wonderful. My parents came on Saturday and we had a good time with them, played cards, watched a movie, and took them to our favorite BBQ place. We went to lunch with my cousin, his wife, and their nearly 1 year old daughter. They live in Indiana so we don't get to see them much. Yesterday we went to lunch with my husband's family and my parents. I just love being around family. I'm blessed to have such a great family and in-laws.

But for some really great news, AF came yesterday!!! Happy Father's Day Honey! Who would have ever guessed me getting AF would be a great Father's Day gift. But now that you're here, AF, don't stay too long and please leave again for at least 9 months so I can have a baby. Thanks!

So, the next step is for me to go in and have a quick test to make sure the infection is gone. If so, then we're good to start TTC again! My fingers are crossed!

I think I'm going to TTC naturally for a couple of months. My problem before was that I wasn't ovulating on my own. But since the miscarriage, I've had 3 periods. I only tracked for part of the last cycle but I definitely saw signs of ovulation. I'm thinking if I'm able to ovulate on my own then we should be good. We'll see though. I don't know how long I'm willing to try on my own. If it takes more than a couple of months, I won't hesitate to head back to the specialist.

I'm trying to stay hopeful and relaxed. The 3 months we had "off," where we were told to try NOT to get prego, actually ended up being a good break for me. I'm excited to start trying again. So here's hoping everything checks out fine, we get the green light, and in a month or so we get even Bigger Fantastically Positive news! :)