We are doing quite well here. Still doing GAPs, have added back in most items and considering ourselves done with intro for now. I have yet to add in peanuts, but have done almonds and sunflower seeds and will be doing more this week. We are only eating soaked and oven-dried nuts. We are looking forward to our pizza recipe this week!
I did discover that egg whites are what causes my itchy face. HUGE bummer as eggs are a large part of our diet. I plan to not eat them for a while, then try adding just our home-grown egg whites to see if that makes a difference or not. Need to do some research on what causes that allergy and how I can strengthen my body and digestion to be able to eat them.
I am also adding yogurt later this week as our first dairy since intro. I hope to find some raw milk to make my own yogurt, cheese and kefir... need to make some calls this week.
Everyone is looking so good, less bloating and roundness, better complexions. I am pleased, and they are all noticing and are happy about the improvements. I feel some energy increasing and am having many more good days.
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NaPro chart calibrated with LabCorp in VA.
100 days of charting and journaling in a small spiral-bound notebook.
A log of our PCOS / Infertility journey and search for health and quality of life. My husband and I would love to have another baby, but more than that we want to be spiritually and physically healthy for whatever work God calls us to. I would love for you to join me in prayer. Update: We conceived in July 2012!
Progesterone Chart levels entire pregnancy
NaPro chart calibrated with LabCorp in VA.
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- I am 35 years old, married for 15 wonderful years to my high school sweetheart, and mother to three lovely children who challenge me, help me grow and make my life joyful.
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100 days of charting and journaling in a small spiral-bound notebook.
When reading this blog, please be aware that these words are simply my observations and conclusions for my own health based on research and experiences. Please be responsible for your own health and choices. Also, consider yourself fore-warned that some of the topics and symptoms discussed are personal in nature, sorry for any TMI! :-) I hope to help others with sharing experiences, feel free to leave a comment and say hello.
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Timeline of our journey
- Married May 25, 1996 - dreamed of having a houseful of children.
- Feb '97 - visited an OB, concerned that we had not yet conceived, she prescribed Clomid.
- Mar '97 - pregnant, baby girl born Dec '97
- Dec 28 '98 - BBT chart showed triphasic pattern, miscarriage shortly after - Gabrielle Hope.
- July '99 - visited OB because of abdominal pain, prescribed Clomid.
- Sept '99 - pregnant, baby girl born June '00.
- April '01 - started herbs, charting, low-carb diet. Lost 50#.
- October '01 - pregnant naturally, baby boy born July '02.
- July 15, '05 - bbt chart showed triphasic, miscarried shortly after - Sera Aaliyah.
- June '08 - official PCOS diagnosis from UVA clinical study (though self-diagnosed years ago).
- '05 - '10 - various stages of dieting, charting, supplementing, crying, laughing, ignoring, hoping, praying, trying, giving up...
- July '10 - heard about Creighton Model FertilityCare System and began classes and initial 60 day charting.
- Aug '10 - started using LadyComp fertility tracker
- Sept 29 '10 - 60 days of initial charting completed, continuing classes and learning lots.
- Oct '10 - started a multi vitamin, 2,000 IU D3 daily, and 1,000 mg time-release Vit C 2x daily
- Oct '10 - started checking for ferning patterns with microscope.
- October 7 '10 - first appointment with NaPro Dr. - initial exam went well, prescribed Metformin and an antibiotic, ordered CMP and lipid labs.
- Oct 15 '10 - started prenatal vitamin, probiotics and digestive enzymes. Tom started Vit E, Pygeum, B12.
- Oct 25 '10 - Started Metformin sustained release, 500 mg working up to 1500 mg over 3 weeks
- Nov 1 '10 - took 500mg Metronidazol (antibiotic) for week of menses, to clear up any possible infections contributing to continuous mucus cycles and make identifying peak day simpler.
- Dec '10 - 100mg Soy Isoflavones days 5-9 of cycle
- Jan '11 - took 200mg soy isoflavones cd 5-9, led to 3 weeks spotting and very delayed ovulation - not doing soy again!
- Feb '11 - current supplements - B12, C, D3, Cinnamon, Digestive Enzymes, Krill oil, Metformin, Prenatal, Probiotics, Royal Jelly, ToCoQ10
- April '11 - cycle with only Metformin
- May, June & July '11 - 5mg letrozole cd 3-7 and 2,000iu hcg 3,5,7&9dpo.
- July 19, 2011 - appt with local Dr. Albers for consult and to request ultrasound of ovaries
- Jan '12 - began to focus on diet and exercise to lose weight and prepare to see new NaPro Dr coming to area in Aug.
- June-Aug '12 - took a charting break
- Aug 9 '12 - +hpt!!!! 5 weeks preggers
- Aug 15 '12 - appt with NaPro Dr. H hcg 1374 / progesterone 10 (low) - started 200mg natural compounded progesterone injectables 2x weekly and bi-weekly lab draws to test levels and adjust dosage.
Life is good!
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WOW, sounds really good, Amber! You've done so well doing such a structured diet for the whole family!! It's hard for me as often when I go on diets, the other are eating normally and that can be a temptation. Please pray, I'm trying to decide whether to go on a diet or not! I've been through so much, not sure if this would add extra pressure on my system! Is the GAPS diet an elimination diet (finding out what foods you're allergic to)?
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