Hopeful...

Wow…it’s been a bit since my last entry. I’ve been trying to keep myself busy with enjoying the beautiful weather, crafts and photography. It has obviously worked. J

I had my progesterone level checked on Tuesday, March 27^th and it came back at a level of 15.9. I originally was very disappointed in the number since last month it was 17.8 but after doing more research, I know it doesn’t mean anything. Basically the 7 DPO progesterone check is just to verify if ovulation has occurred. Well, since I’m temping and have ovulation pain…I know ovulation is occurring. As far as the number goes…anything over 9 (for an unmedicated cycle) shows “good ovulation”. Since that’s all it is really showing, this will be my last progesterone check at 7 DPO.

Today I am 11 DPO and hopeful. Other then when I was pregnant, the longest my LP has been is 10 days so I’m keeping my fingers crossed.  My “symptoms” are some what parallel to last month but I’m trying not to read too much into them. I’ve really just had; cramping, heartburn and excessive CM. The main difference between last month and this month is I’m not as tired. But who knows what my cycle is going to do this month.

I’m not sure how I’m going to handle it, if I am pregnant and I can’t get the doctor on call to call me in the progesterone supplement and makes me wait till Monday. I learned after last month, one day can make a difference. I’m still kicking myself for not having my levels checked after getting our positive (like the doctor asked me if I wanted). I can’t help but feel that had I had it done, then maybe we would have known there was an issue and it could have had a different outcome. Thinking like that can drive a person crazy but since the hurt is still fresh, I battle those thoughts on a regular basis, though they are getting fewer and fewer every day.

I’m hoping this April Fools day brings ‘no jokes’.