Trying for Number 2

I apologize for the extremely long blogs. But I promise, I almost have you completely up to date.

Beside from the initial 2 month bleed after having SJ, I did not have a cycle for the first 9 months of SJ's life. I really didn't mind this at the time. However, then my husband and I decided it was time to start trying for baby number two. Due to my PCOS, we definitely were not able to plan the exact time baby number two would come along.

I went back to my ob/gyn to discuss my options. Due to the fact that I was not cycling on my own, did not fair well for my goal. Therefore, I was again placed on pregestrone to induce ovulation and metaformin to control my insulin resistance. After a few months of getting regulated, I was put on clomid 200 mg. Six months of taking temps and opks resulted in no baby. Anyone who is trying for a baby and has been diagnosed with an issue such as PCOS, begins to become obessed with finding the latest and great tool out there to predict ovulation. I assume this is true, but maybe it's only me?

After a long night of web surfing, I came across an advertisement on the OveCue ovulation predictor. I read the specs and of course it sounded awesome. I quickly paid $500 for my new toy. It came complete with an oral monitor and a vaginal probe (99% accurate in confirming ovulation). Surprisingly, this monitor was pretty easy to program and use. Also, thankfully, I was able to get this puppy in a few days before my next cycle. (According to the directions, you must start using the oral montior on cycle day 2.)

In addition to my new toy, I also utilized askdramy.com. This is an awesome website and I highly recommend it for those ladies trying for a baby. Well, around day 21, the monitor AND the website indicated it was "Code RED" (a term of endearment my husband and I use for a required sex night). After a three days the vaginal probe confirmed ovulation. Thus began my two week excruciating wait.

On day 40, I began spotting and I just knew that I was not pregnant. In fact, I was looking forward to start my darn cycle already so that I can begin to use my new toy again. Day 42 nothing. Day 50, nothing. Hmmm. Maybe I should take a pregnancy test? Of course, most women trying to have a bambino, purchase the 5 pack box of pregnancy tests along with their monthly tampon purchase (completely confusing the cashier, but hey I know some of you may understand). On my lunch break, I rushed home and took a test. Sure enough, I was pregnant!!!

Maybe it's just me, but everytime I see one of those sticks actually say I'm pregnant, I give a little acceptance speech in the mirror while holding my pee stick in hand like it is a golden globe or something.
I would like first to thank the good Lord for this great honor. My husband, I love you so much honey. I would also like to thank Wal-Mart for stocking the 5 pack of pee sticks so that I can now take a test everyday until the doctor's office allows me to come in for bloodwork. I also thank the cashier for just ring-up my monthly purchase of tampons, chocolate, ice-cream, midol and pregnancy tests. Thanks for not judging me. Thanks to AskDrAmy.com and OveCue montior for telling me when to have sex. For without you, none of this would be possible. ***tear***

Does this make me crazy???