Well, the saliva test proved inconclusive. I think I read that estrogen is responsible for the fern crystallization that is observed in saliva. If that is the case, I must have more estrogen than I should, because I witnessed the fern crystals nearly every day in January. It would seem that I didn’t ovulate after all, and because the day in which the line in the sand was drawn has come and gone… …I’m following doctor’s orders, resorting to artificial means of menstruation, namely a ten day course of progesterone. By golly that stuff works, though, and I suppose I’m thankful that modern medicine exists so that I can get a boost of whatever hormones I’m lacking, to get the ball rolling. I’ve now completed my round of Clomid, as well, and am embarking towards hopeful ovulation.
The Clomid was prescribed for days 1-5 this time, rather than 5-9 like last time. I’ve read that supplementing with guaifenesin on days 8-18 might help the environment be more friendly for the swimmers, so I plan to give that a go as well. I also read something about low dose aspirin helping the uterine lining be more amenable to implantation, so what the heck. I think I’ll go buy the baby aspirin, though, because chopping the normal pills in 4 is more of a hassle than I thought it would be.
Although I’m dabbling with all these things I’ve read on the internet, all reliable sources, of course (cough), I’m drawing the line at the use of real egg whites. Yes, I stumbled across a site yesterday that recommends introducing real chicken’s egg whites to the local swimming environment. The thought being that swimmers swim best in mucus with egg-white consistency, so why not just give them real egg whites and be done with it Gah! Hello, some people have gotten infections from trying this, and yes, some people swear by it, so both views are aired. I, however, am not prepared for such a venture. I might buy some of that KY warming gel, though, so now all that’s left is to coerce Mr. Gadget into his husbandly duties, or, biblically speaking, rendering due benevolence.
I’m feeling hopeful. My attitude is good. I’ve recovered emotionally from the sorrows of the recent past, and am ready to try again. I’m not quite so ready for disappointment, though, but will take it all in stride. Gitchi Gitchi Ya Ya Da Da…
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