CD9

Happy October!! This is absolutely my FAVORITE time of the year! I live in Wisconsin and the fall colors are so vibrant and beautiful. Temperatures this weekend are expected to be in the upper 40s/low 50s which is perfect for the pumpkin patch and hiking in the crisp woods with my hubby and two very energetic dogs.

I'm currently on CD9, tonight will be my last dose of Femara. As I said in my last post, I'm so grateful my symptoms haven't been bad at all. I've heard so many Clomid horror stories so when I started going to this new doctor, I already had decided (after much research) that I wanted to try Femara over Clomid but I was going to see what he had to say first. I was pleasantly surprised when he said he didn't think Clomid was right for me and I would get Femara instead. The first day or two on Femara I had leg pain and headaches. The headaches weren't constant (thank goodness) but when they did come...it was pretty intense. I've always dealt with migraines and tension headaches since junior high, so I can handle it like a pro but at times, it got a little difficult to concentrate at work. However, I'm happy to report that after that second day on Femara, my symptoms have been very mild or non-existent. I'm also starting my OPKs tomorrow. I have probably 150-200 of the cheap internet tests (anyone who has been TTC longer than 3 years won't be shocked by that number) but I also purchased the Clearblue ovulation tests as well. I will be sure to keep you posted over the next few days/weeks! I'm SO ready for my positive OPK. I did the math quick and I've taken upwards of 1,000 ovulation tests over the last 3+ years and I've never gotten a positive! Good things come to those who wait..right?!?


xoxo,
Ashley

PS...I will leave you with some photos of our exquisite Wisconsin autumn! I do not take credit for these images. I feel so fortunate to live in such a beautiful place!