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twoweevilsThe babymaking hiatus is drawing to a close and we're gearing up for the next cycle.
I've made some interesting observations during this non-insemination cycle. Remember all of those "symptoms" I experienced in the two weeks after each insemination? Even the time when I was convinced that it hadn't worked, I felt strange tremblings and flutterings in my uterine area. I had sore breasts, tiredness, and a couple of bouts of nausea. Over the last two weeks, however? Nada. So either I'm an accomplished hypochondriac or there really was something going on in there. A reason to continue hoping.
On the other hand, my natural, unadulterated period is now two days late. It was due on Tuesday. I've had some low back pain and mild cramping since Monday but nothing's actually flowing. Now the low back is fine and the cramps are all but gone. This isn't my longest cycle ever, but it's longer than I've gone for several months. To ease my mind, I took a home pregnancy test yesterday.
Wouldn't that be a riot if I've actually been pregnant all this time and my last period was just one of those "phantom" periods people sometimes get during early pregnancy? It was much shorter, lighter, and less painful than usual. But, if that's the case, what up with the lack of symptoms? Oy.
Anyway, the test was negative. If I haven't gotten my period by Saturday -- which would be a record-breaking 32-day cycle for me -- I'll try another pee test and maybe call the clinic to schedule a blood test.
Ah, the weirdness of my body. And you there? Yes, I'm talking to you, the nasty voice in my head that's saying this is sudden-onset menopause (if there even is such a thing)? You can just belt up, asshole.
M.
I've made some interesting observations during this non-insemination cycle. Remember all of those "symptoms" I experienced in the two weeks after each insemination? Even the time when I was convinced that it hadn't worked, I felt strange tremblings and flutterings in my uterine area. I had sore breasts, tiredness, and a couple of bouts of nausea. Over the last two weeks, however? Nada. So either I'm an accomplished hypochondriac or there really was something going on in there. A reason to continue hoping.
On the other hand, my natural, unadulterated period is now two days late. It was due on Tuesday. I've had some low back pain and mild cramping since Monday but nothing's actually flowing. Now the low back is fine and the cramps are all but gone. This isn't my longest cycle ever, but it's longer than I've gone for several months. To ease my mind, I took a home pregnancy test yesterday.
Wouldn't that be a riot if I've actually been pregnant all this time and my last period was just one of those "phantom" periods people sometimes get during early pregnancy? It was much shorter, lighter, and less painful than usual. But, if that's the case, what up with the lack of symptoms? Oy.
Anyway, the test was negative. If I haven't gotten my period by Saturday -- which would be a record-breaking 32-day cycle for me -- I'll try another pee test and maybe call the clinic to schedule a blood test.
Ah, the weirdness of my body. And you there? Yes, I'm talking to you, the nasty voice in my head that's saying this is sudden-onset menopause (if there even is such a thing)? You can just belt up, asshole.
M.
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Date: 2008-07-16 02:57 pm (UTC)