False Alarm!

Nope.  I didn't O.  I got a nice big glob of EWCM when I went to the bathroom earlier and a decently dark OPK.

Did I finally O?

Let's start this off with a link to my chart.  I of course am going to be neurotic and analyze (and over-analyze) every little bit of my chart and every symptom.  Let's start with #1.

My CM has dried up.

I've been having watery CM for two weeks. TWO WEEKS! JFC, I was ready for it to be over and for O to happen.  Now the CM seems to be gone.  On CD 35 it was watery during the day and then creamy at night.

Note: Looking back at my last chart (Nov. 14, 2012), I had 2 weeks of watery CM as well.  This could be my normal.

I had a substantial temp dip followed by a good rise.

Holy temp dip Batman.  A dip into the 94s!  I knew PCOS (and Metformin) could lead to lower temps, but that's crazy low!  After that crazy low dip, I had a rise of close to a full degree.  My temp also rose again today, but is still around the average for my pre-O temps so far this cycle.  Another day or two and I should know if this is legit.

The FF Fertility Analyzer has given the yellow light.

I've had the green light for the last 2 weeks, including yesterday.  Now it has moved to yellow!  That is another good sign that O has finally occurred. 


With all this said, I guess DH and I need to HIO tonight just to make and keep timing good!

A little thing called Vitex

So I learned about a new herbal supplement yesterday.  It's called Vitex.  It's also known as Chaste Berry.  It's an herb that is supposed to help regulate hormones and in women like me (with PCOS) it's supposed to help you ovulate sooner, resulting in a shorter cycle.  I've read links to forum posts where women have gone from 60+ day cycles to cycles under 30 days just by taking Vitex.

I also researched if it could be taken in conjunction with Metformin.  Nothing I have read says that it can't.  It DOES say not to take it with Clomid (because they counteract each other) or once pregnant.  It can be taken for up to 18 cycles!  I think I am going to give it a try and pick up a bottle at GNC.

Intros All Around!

Let me start this blog by telling you a little about my husband, Matt, and me.

My name is Shannon.  I am 26 years old.  I live in the suburbs of Atlanta with my husband (also 26), 2 cats, and 1 dog.  We got married May 22, 2010.

I am a full time student studying to be an elementary teacher.  I am 2 years away from my bachelors and pan to pursue my masters on a part time basis while teaching.  Matt is a purchasing manager for an ATM refurbishment and parts seller.  He's been there about 5 years.

Matt and I have decided to try to have a baby.  We both feel like emotionally, spiritually, and financially, we are ready.  We both know having a baby won't be easy, but it is definitely something we've both wanted for a very long time, even in the earlier parts of dating.  Now it's finally time!

I am currently on CD 33 of my first cycle TTC, 2nd one charting.  My last cycle was 40 days and I O'd on CD 28.  I am still waiting to O on this cycle.  The waiting game is miserable.  I am pretty sure I've peed on 50+ OPKs and not a single positive.

My chart has kind of been all over the place this cycle until the last few days.  In the last 8 days, my chart has looked pretty normal.  Before that, it looked like the Rocky Mountains!  It could be from being a mouth breather while I am sleeping so I am going to temp vaginally next cycle.

Chart link

I've been having watery CM for the last 11 days.  I am hoping I'll experience EWCM, but I can't say I've ever seen myself have EWCM except maybe once or twice ever.  I know that you don't HAVE to get EWCM to O or to conceive, but it helps.