... and I am not dreaming about food. Interestingly enough, I haven't had many cravings on this cleanse. Even when I walk down the street and smell the food from restaurants I don't crave it afterwards. I guess this is good! Unfortunately i didn't work out last night as I attended a board meeting that ran late. I do have a 90 minute dance class tonight though so we'll see how that goes. I am concerned about healthy eating at the end of this cleanse and I might try to see the nutritionist that I am getting to take a look at DH's diet.
Speaking of DH, his urologist said yesterday that he did manage to get the results to the RE on Jan 15th. DH is going to follow up with the RE's office to make sure they received the documents. I don't think that the RE willhave much to say to us. I am thinking after the March results that he'd make a recommendation like IUI or injectables or IVF. So we're still in limbo. I've now rationalized that we're going to take this time to get healthier so I am more ok with limbo than I was last week or even over the weekend. of course, I am concerned how we'd do IUI or even monitor a cycle since I no longer have an ob/gyn to go to..... I hope the RE's local contact is willing to take us in if necessary. It also begs the question how to prepare for the Czech Republic if it comes to that. I guess we'd have to explain our situation and see what the Czech doctors recommend.
And finally, welcome ICLWers. This is my first time participating and I am looking forward to getting to know new people. I've just completed my first day of visits and it was fun and interesting. See you on your blog soon!
Showing posts with label diet. Show all posts
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21 January 2009
15 January 2009
A year and six months of TTC - We're here!
Actually, I am not really that excited about having spent 18 months trying to have a baby. I am however a bit psyched about being able to spend a few months cleansing and getting in shape. It's kind of a six of one, half a dozen of another type of thing. I've been working on the diet component this week. I've been cutting back on sugar and refined starches and fish and chicken instead of red meat. I can now get more rigorous but I need to ensure I keep my energy up for the running and dancing that I am doing.
DH called the urologist today and the nurse wasn't sure whether his results were sent to the RE's rep on Island. He was so irritated.... I do not know how we're supposed to get anything done relying on the timliness of the doctors here. In any case, I need to set up my annual appointment with my gyn and I may tell her that we're looking at other options other than the RE in NJ. I need to find out if she's willing to work with another doctor to prescribe medication, etc. I also have a nephrologist visit in April and I will need to keep him in the loop as well.
I was saying to DH that it is amazing that we are at a point where we're going to be literally gambling for a child. We are people who research everything and have contingencies for everything. We're now getting into a situation where we're hoping that we'll be one of the successful couples. That scares the crap out of me. I am also scared about how I would take a failure of this plan of action.
So a new phase dawns. We both should be in decent shape by March (for the urologist and gyn appointments) and will be in fighting shape by May 25th. We're still hoping for a miracle but honestly, I'm done with putting so much energy into each cycle...... I have other things that I need to do!!!
DH called the urologist today and the nurse wasn't sure whether his results were sent to the RE's rep on Island. He was so irritated.... I do not know how we're supposed to get anything done relying on the timliness of the doctors here. In any case, I need to set up my annual appointment with my gyn and I may tell her that we're looking at other options other than the RE in NJ. I need to find out if she's willing to work with another doctor to prescribe medication, etc. I also have a nephrologist visit in April and I will need to keep him in the loop as well.
I was saying to DH that it is amazing that we are at a point where we're going to be literally gambling for a child. We are people who research everything and have contingencies for everything. We're now getting into a situation where we're hoping that we'll be one of the successful couples. That scares the crap out of me. I am also scared about how I would take a failure of this plan of action.
So a new phase dawns. We both should be in decent shape by March (for the urologist and gyn appointments) and will be in fighting shape by May 25th. We're still hoping for a miracle but honestly, I'm done with putting so much energy into each cycle...... I have other things that I need to do!!!
06 January 2009
Diet and Exercise.....
.... will start in earnest on Jan 12th. Actually, the exercise is taking place - just not as consistent as I'd like. And as for diet, I plan to be eating pork roast tomorrow night and party food on Sunday so I thought it wise to start cutting out sugar and red meat and dairy after that. I need to do a colon cleanse and I might do a liver cleanse as well. After these parties I should be rid of all of the cookies and candies that are left over from the holidays. I now need to plan the parameters of the cleanses.
As for exercise, we walked 5 miles on Sunday and I walked 2 miles last night. I am supposed to run two miles at a steady pace tonight. I hope there is enough light. We may have to start running mornings since it is usually dark when we get home from work. Plus I've discovered that if I use the the wii Fit free run setting, I can't use my nike + ipod (it does not register running in place). I am also thinking about adding Power 90 workouts to the training schedule but haven't figured out where to place them. I can barely get up in the morning as it is.
And TTC. Well, I may be DPO 5 or something like that. I haven't been using OPKs or really even tracking my cycles lately so I am assuming that I Oed on or around Day 14. While I am glad that I don't have to temp anymore, sometimes I miss the certainty of knowing that I've Oed. The OPKs are ok but they've been getting expensive (I use digital) so I've been rethinking that. Come to think of it, this whole TTC experience has started to get really pricey since last March. And to think, if we're successful in achieving our goal, then we'll be talking about spending a lot more money.... I think I need to take a look at my budget!
As for exercise, we walked 5 miles on Sunday and I walked 2 miles last night. I am supposed to run two miles at a steady pace tonight. I hope there is enough light. We may have to start running mornings since it is usually dark when we get home from work. Plus I've discovered that if I use the the wii Fit free run setting, I can't use my nike + ipod (it does not register running in place). I am also thinking about adding Power 90 workouts to the training schedule but haven't figured out where to place them. I can barely get up in the morning as it is.
And TTC. Well, I may be DPO 5 or something like that. I haven't been using OPKs or really even tracking my cycles lately so I am assuming that I Oed on or around Day 14. While I am glad that I don't have to temp anymore, sometimes I miss the certainty of knowing that I've Oed. The OPKs are ok but they've been getting expensive (I use digital) so I've been rethinking that. Come to think of it, this whole TTC experience has started to get really pricey since last March. And to think, if we're successful in achieving our goal, then we'll be talking about spending a lot more money.... I think I need to take a look at my budget!
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