Summer is moving along here. We've taken a few weekend trips in Colorado and have another one coming up next weekend. It's been so fun to enjoy the beautiful weather, the mountains, swimming, gardening with B, and generally just watching her become a little person. She has started using two word phrases and is VERY opinionated. I hear "no" a lot these days, but she is also extra into her Mama, which I secretly love (whenever I find it overwhelming, I remind myself that soon she will be too big to hold and then likely a teenager who hates me).
Miraculously, I just had a normal, 28-day cycle during which I had EWCM and according to the OPKs ovulated. I didn't get pregnant, but I did feel pretty normal the entire cycle. I could tell my period was about to arrive because I became insanely irritable... like I knew what was coming out of my mouth was an over-reaction, but there was nothing I could do to stop it.
I'm seriously considering starting a very low dose of estrogen (0.1 mg/day) even though my menopausal symptoms have all but ceased. I still feel emotionally a bit on edge and I think the estrogen will help. The dose is so low that it wouldn't prevent me from getting pregnant. I've read this post over and over and my doctor said the same thing - you can absolutely still get pregnant on HRT. I've read this study and this one, too. Does anyone have experience with HRT, whether just in general or getting pregnant while doing HRT? Any thoughts, advice from a doctor, etc.? I'm desperate for more information on this topic and it doesn't seem to exist. What I'm really wondering is whether your odds are better trying to get pregnant while on HRT if you still have some ovarian function or whether it is better to not be on the estrogen if you are still ovulating? I suppose it is time to make an appointment with my OB again...
Happy end of summer to everyone!
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Haha we have much the same questions! Thanks for the perspective on HRT and I will ask my family Dr about this when I see him next week. I don't see my fertility Dr till September but I'll ask her too and compare. That's great you had a normal cycle! That's what I'm hoping for. And yes what a wonderful time in the lives of these little girls. Mine is still cuddly too although very much her own person.
ReplyDeleteLet's keep each other posted on this! I'm seeing my RE in mid-September and will report back on what she thinks. Maybe we can help each other out and each end up getting lucky with another little one. Fingers crossed.
DeleteYay for a normal cycle! It's amazing how something many take for granted is cause for celebration to others who are struggling. I don't have any advice or insight on HRT, but I'm glad you've been having a good summer and hope that the rest of the month of August is good to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it ironic? Usually I'm so upset to get my period, but this time I was relieved. Ha. So glad to hear things are moving along for you.
DeleteI was on HRT from March - July and it really really helped with my POF symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats etc. The 10 days of provera at the end of each month did make me super bloated, which I hated, but other than that I felt really good on it. I had resisted going on HRT at first and really wanted to manage my symptoms naturally through supplements and acupuncture but in the end the HRT was what my body needed and I'm glad I was on it.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing your experience. My symptoms have diminished again, but the next time they are back, I'm going to start HRT. Feeling good is obviously critical!
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