CD 18.

I have been taking my Pregnitude every day, twice a day. I can honestly say I haven't had any side effects with it. I have been craving less sugar, actually I haven't had a sweet tooth in a while. Which is a good thing! 

I've also been keeping track of my ovulation with these OPK strips. Honestly, in a way...it kinda stresses me out. Every day is different. I test around the same time each day. I just don't understand why it sometimes picks up a surge (faint line) and that same day that evening I won't get anything! 

I have also been taking a look at my CM more and yesterday I did notice that it was a little cloudier but definitely stretchy. 

*sigh* Crossing my fingers and not losing hope! 

Maybe snow???

Looks like we have a "Winter Storm" coming to the good ol' state of Texas. The weather has been pretty crazy (typical) for us Houstonians. But tonight/tomorrow there may be a possibly that it will snow. 

I really hope it does because I want Jadey to see snow. I think every kid should see snow atleast 1 time in their entire childhood. :-) anywhoo...we will see what happens!

As far as dinner went today...I decided to cook up a big pot of Caldo de Pollo con Arroze ( Chicken and Rice). What a treat it was! It came out so delish. I even added some extra trimmings, cilantro, radishes, avocado, peppers and boy oh boy it came out sooo darn good! 

Cycle Day 10

As you can see the last 2 strips are from today. They look a bit darker right? Which means my LH surge is getting closer! How exciting!

TTC with Pregnitude???

The last time I blogged about this, I was on Metformin. http://ttc-us.blogspot.com/2013/04/trying-for-baby-2.html

Well needless to say, I STOPPED taking it. Not by Dr.'s orders but because it was making me too sick. I would feel cloudy, confused, hypoglycemic symptoms etc. The side effects were endless. I do have PCOS, however mine is not so bad. I don't have all the symptoms which I thank God for it!!

The Hubs and I have been talking and we have decided that we want to go ahead and start trying to conceive naturally. We were able to conceive our Jadey naturally and the second one naturally (which ended in a miscarriage). However, this time I have been making a few changes.

1. PREGNITUDE
I did a little research and found this product called Pregnitude (LOL). Yes, I know the name is funny but to be quite honest. I am actually LOVING it so far. Prior to Pregnitude, I would have 40-60 day cycles. The symptoms were HORRIBLE. My periods would last 7-10 days all heavy.

Since taking Pregnitude...my cylces have now dropped to 32-35 days (which is amazing). This all changed since October. My periods have been coming on the day or close to the day each month. And my flows are heavy the first 3 days and then it gets lighter.

Above is a screen shot of why my cycles look like now and the length. I would say, looks like its working. The ingredients in this is just Myo-I and Folic acid, which according to research helps promote ovulation and ovarian function. We will see *praying and crossing fingers*

2. OPK'S

I have never used Ovulation Kits, but I went and bought some strips and started testing on CD9 (just to be safe). I took my first one yesterday and there was a tiny faint line. Apparently, you have to wait until the test like is either as dark or darker than the control line. Once that happens that means you are about to ovulate with in 12-48 hours. This test picks up your LH surge which (if I read right) is a hormone that is produced prior to ovulation. Being that I have PCOS, I don't ovulate every month. So with this kit, I should be able to pin point ovulation. YAY!

3. WEIGHT LOSS

I am also starting to work out. I am starting to do Zumba 3 times a week and I am also on Weight Watchers. The last time I was on WW I lost 25 lbs which was AWESOME, but then I had my miscarriage and gave up. But I want to continue on it, because I feel good when I do, I sleep better and my anxiety goes away! Also, it motivates me to bring sexy back lol. The best part is that I do it with my Sister LOL!!!


4. FAITH AND POSITIVE THINKGING
I have been praying more and just thinking positive. My mom and dad always told me that if I surround my self with positive things, people and thoughts I will gain prosperity, peace of mind and just a positive atmosphere for me and my family. And I plan on doing that. What else could be more positive than God, family and love??  I am praying that this journey isnt a long one, but I will leave it in Gods hands. I will however continue doing my part :-)

Goliad Texas

After we said goodbye to our beautiful Mrs. Angie. We decided to take my mom for a little ride. Just to clear her mind. She's been pretty depressed. And I don't blame her. We stopped by The Hanging Tree in Goliad, Tx. 

This tree was used to execute. Story has it that over 70 people have been hung here. 

The court room is right behind it. Apparently, once they decided that they were going to be hung. They would just walk right on back and hang them. 

The little pink thing there is Jade lol. Goliad is a very tiny town. It has an old western feel to it. The stores were little and some were out to lunch and just hung a little sign saying "I'll be back in a bit" and wouldn't even lock the door. 

All in all it was pretty interesting. 

Mrs. Angie :-(

This Tuesday we lost our wonderful family friend...Mrs. Angie. She was such a beautiful person, inside and out. She was my moms best friend and was like family to us. We had such funny time lol. She always had something funny to say. 

Right now we are heading to her home town of Victoria, Tx. My Hubby, Mom, Jadey Poo and I. To attend her funeral :-(. 

Unfortunately our friend became sick. She faught and she faught but that nasty disease got her. :-(. My heart is so heavy. She was part of my life during such important times in my life. Our house warming party, Jades birth, her birthday. I will always cherish her and the beautiful memories we have of her. I will always love her. May you rest in peace our beautiful friend. You are no longer in pain.