Signs, signs, everywhere (not really) there's signs.... I'm just not seeing them.
Maybe I should really be more specific; I really want a sign that says you’re pregnant!!!! I have never been so aware or in tune with my body as I have been these last three months of trying to conceive (TTC). Where are my sore boobs? Although, they did look quite big in a photo I took over the weekend. Hmmm, maybe they’re swelling from the progesterone and hCG that started flooding my body after the egg was fertilized? Not that I know what day post IUI that even occurs; what kind of woman am I?
Cramps? I guess I feel a little crampy. But am I crampy because I’m about to start my damn period or because the fertilized egg is attaching to my uterine wall and my uterus is stretching? If so, where would those cramps be occurring? Anyone? Anyone?
Spotting? No light bleeding, but not sure this happens to everyone. In fact, none of my friends experienced this (or at least would admit to experiencing it). Apparently, this only happens to as many as 25 percent of women during implantation. At least there’s no way for me to confuse AF with light implantation bleeding; AF ain’t playing when she comes to my hood. Break out the Supers (TMI).
Fatigue? Hell I am ALWAYS tired, especially since I cut out caffeine back in January. Nothing new here. I just chalk it up to being old.
Nipple Darkening? How dark we talking? Let me check. ::lifts up shirt:: Don’t think so, but I don’t remember how pink they were pre IUI. Next……..
Nausea? From what I read, full-blown morning sickness affects 85 percent of pregos. However, it’s not likely to strike for a few more weeks. I did get queasy in the car Monday on our way home from our anniversary trip to Lake Tahoe but I was reading directions on my cell phone while I was riding in the car on winding roads.
Bloating? While I’d like to blame feeling chunky on pregnancy, that seems more like an excuse for snug jeans. Part of it is that I’m not working out like I was before going through these proceedures.
Peeing more often? I usually chalk those couple of trips during the night up to old age and water before bed. And I don’t think I’m going any more than I was before during the day.
Cravings? Hmmmm sounds like another excuse but definitely have had “cravings” lately.
Headaches? Definitely had some mild tension headaches over the last couple of days, but nothing that would drive me to a bottle of Tylenol.
Constipation? We’re about to venture into TMIville again but I’m not all that regular. I just figured it was from the meds, in fact, prior to my IUI I was drinking two glasses of Metamucil to help “get the party started.” Lately it seems like it’s not uncommon for me to not to “drop the kids off at the pool” only a few times a week. I can go days without without having a “movement.”
Mood Swings? Apparently the increase of hCG hormones and fatigue can make a girl prone to moodiness. Plus the combo of headaches, bloating, constipation and breast pain doesn’t help either. I don’t think I moody but I’d like to think I never am cuz I’m a well-balanced Libra.
Basal Body Temperature (BBT)? Note to self: check your BBT and see if it’s staying elevated. But between you mean and the handful of other followers, I don’t feel feverish. I’ll check tomorrow.
All I know is that I hope Aunt Flow (AF) is missing in action next week; that beyatch is scheduled to arrive on August 15 but last month she teased me by showing up four days late. I wish she’d take a hike for the next nine months so I can have a baby. I’ve spent so damn much on sperm and IUIs I won’t be able to afford tampons (joking…. sort of). LOL
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