re: FF Charts....

<blockquote><b>Quoting BunnyGirl19:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting dream:</b>" but you are having #3 and talking about #4 ... ... [snip!] ... to the conclusion that a lot of women have very unrealistic expectations of parenting and that's why it's "so hard" for them."</blockquote>




While i agree with a lot of what you're saying, being a stay at home mom is hard. Working moms get to leave the house by themselves and do something other than childminding and housework. Stay at home moms tend to go bananas at the sameness of everyday and the fact that they can't even go to the bathroom without a child getting into the cupboards or trying to flush the toilet a million times. I think the hardest part about being a SAHM is the loss of self, not the kids.

<blockquote><b>Quoting lamr - 02-08-13-21:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting BunnyGirl19:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting dream:</b>" ... [snip!] ... or trying to flush the toilet a million times. I think the hardest part about being a SAHM is the loss of self, not the kids."</blockquote>



Yeah, not sure. The 11 weeks I was off with Brighton were awesome. I think my main issue is them complaining they can't get anything done, yet I somehow manage to just fine while having much more limited time at home. Today for instance, I have so far made two batches of baby food. I went through RJ's old clothes to see what would work for Brighton and pulled them out, then rearranged the boxes in the closet. I then sorted those clothes into laundry piles and then sorted the rest of the kid hamper. I just pulled diapers out of the dryer and will be stuffing them today as well as getting a couple loads of laundry done, going to the grocery store when DF gets home (he wants to go with so he can get sime things for work) and I'll make another 2-3 batches of baby food with the produce I get at the store. My days off are typically spent busy like this and I manage to get in quality time with the kids by involving them in whatever chores I need to take care of. But you are right, I do enjoy going to work as well (I work four 10's a week). I'd consider being a SAHM, but I like the extra income from me working and it makes me feel like I'm making a useful contribution to society. The only thing that's really suffered is my diaper making time. I can't trace and cut fabric too easily with the kids up since I lay it out on the floor and my sewing area is in a different room with other stuff I don't want them getting into. So in order for me to get stuff done I either get up early, stay up late after we all normally ho to bed at midnight, or try to squeeze a little in if they both nap at the same time. I can also pull off an hour or two of sewing if DF is home and can occupy them for a little while. Right now we are all relaxing on the couch watching TV since RJ asked to see "Abby" again (Dance Moms) and he's eating a snack. When that's done I'll start a load of laundry and start the basic food prep for dinner. DF will be home about that time so we'll leave to go out grocery shopping then and after we'll home I'll switch loads and start cooking dinner all while RJ runs around under foot being a pest. LOL

Anyone know about earlier progesterone levels?

My hcg is doing well 26 on 1/21, 150 on 1/23, 12,165 on 2/2...but my progesterone went from 21.4 (1/23) to 15.1 (2.2). The normal range says 11-45 on my paperwork. Should I worry? And I'm on 100mg of prometrium, maybe not enough?   I'm worried!!! It was low the last two pregnancies. With my son it was 14.6 at one point around this time and he turned out okay, but I had a missed miscarriage in July but the doctor suspects it was a chromosomal problem.  

Quoting L♥vey 5wks!:" Anyone know about earlier progesterone levels? My hcg is doing well 26 on 1/21, 150 on 1/23, 12,165 ... [snip!] ... time and he turned out okay, but I had a missed miscarriage in July but the doctor suspects it was a chromosomal problem.   "

The only thing I know is when they first drew it for my son it was *I think* 7.9 I know it was way low but I never took anything and he is here today  

Quoting lamr - 02-08-13-21:" <blockquote><b>Quoting BunnyGirl19:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting dream:</b>" ... [snip!] ... or trying to flush the toilet a million times. I think the hardest part about being a SAHM is the loss of self, not the kids."

I agree after doing it for a little over 4 years now I finally have my days on the weekends about every three months where I tell Travis he MUST watch the kids while I go out with mom and walk and talk even just for a few hours just so I get that time in....but I don't have any girlfriends to talk to or hang out with so it gets hard.

But bunny I do find the time to get everything done that I need to for the most part...there are days though that if the kids are crabby or sick or I just didnt get enough sleep I find it too hard to get what I want to get done, done.

<blockquote><b>Quoting L♥vey 5wks!:</b>" Anyone know about earlier progesterone levels? My hcg is doing well 26 on 1/21, 150 on 1/23, 12,165 ... [snip!] ... time and he turned out okay, but I had a missed miscarriage in July but the doctor suspects it was a chromosomal problem.   "</blockquote>




No, you're okay and levels fluctuate throughout the day.

Can y'all help for a friend. She did some herbal detox, says her PH is out of whack. I'm not sure how that affects temps. Anyhow. Think she O'd day 17? Or is FF right?

Quoting BunnyGirl19:" Not sure how to feel. I got an ultrasound today because I've had a lot of cramping and they wanted to ... [snip!] ... as a compromise from his 2-3 year idea. He thinks it might be too much work to add in #4 right away like we've been doing."

oooh I'd wanna find out!

Quoting lamr - 02-08-13-21:" <blockquote><b>Quoting BunnyGirl19:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting dream:</b>" ... [snip!] ... or trying to flush the toilet a million times. I think the hardest part about being a SAHM is the loss of self, not the kids."

   for sure! I was trying to say this, but couldn't find the words. The hard part for me is just never having any "alone time" ... all by myself. Even at night, Finn sleeps in his bed right next to our bed and Leo sleeps in bed with us and nurses a few times at night. I realize those are things I've chosen (co-sleeping, BFing, etc) .. and Finn still nurses during the day as well, but that's another reason I need a longer break between kids. I would like a few years where I'm NOT nursing someone and not changing diapers and actually being able to sleep more than 2-3 hours straight.

Quoting ~Manda Panda +3 ~:" Can y'all help for a friend. She did some herbal detox, says her PH is out of whack. I'm not sure how that affects temps. Anyhow. Think she O'd day 17? Or is FF right? "

I think O could be anywhere from CD17, 18 or 19

Quoting dream:" I think O could be anywhere from CD17, 18 or 19"

Thanks  









In other news If my temp goes up tomorrw I might pee myslef lol.

<blockquote><b>Quoting ~Manda Panda +3 ~:</b>" Thanks   In other news If my temp goes up tomorrw I might pee myslef lol."</blockquote>




No, no, no! Don't pee on yourself, pee on a stick!!!  

Quoting BunnyGirl19:" <blockquote><b>Quoting ~Manda Panda +3 ~:</b>" Thanks   In other news If ... [snip!] ... my temp goes up tomorrw I might pee myslef lol."</blockquote> No, no, no! Don't pee on yourself, pee on a stick!!!  "

lol
Well I never test on weekends. I don't want to have to go through all that with DH. So I'll wait till Monday haha. I was gonna say by pee on myself I mean in a cup....for a test. BUT it'll have to wait till Monday. lol

Quoting ~Manda Panda +3 ~:" lol Well I never test on weekends. I don't want to have to go through all that with DH. So I'll wait ... [snip!] ... wait till Monday haha. I was gonna say by pee on myself I mean in a cup....for a test. BUT it'll have to wait till Monday. lol"

AH! just say you are taking a bath!

Quoting My boys=My life~4weeks:" AH! just say you are taking a bath!"

Haha. He'd really question that. I rarely take them. We'll be gone all day tomorrow. Then Sunday we usually are up late then church then my SS birthday party. So Monday is better anyways. I'll be 10dpo then. So it'd be best to wait any how.