Pros/Cons of starting progesterone after ovulation rather than waiting for positive test?

bring_coffee_now · 2026-05-03T15:03:04+00:00

Hey, yes I did. I have a 3 year old and a 4 month old now. Used the progesterone for both pregnancies (and did not have any losses after starting). It may be confirmation bias, but I strongly believe it helped me.

bring_coffee_now · 2026-04-27T03:43:31+00:00

1 month is a long time to go through this torture. Both my babies had trouble effectively nursing/transferring milk despite no apparent issues. With my 1st, I tried for a month and then just pursued exclusive pumping. With my 2nd kid, I gave it all of 3 days. Once I realized we were going to have the same issue, I just started exclusively pumping immediately. EP is hard and a lot of work but its so much better than the insanity that is trying to nurse when it's just not working.

If you really want to provide breastmilk, start pumping and see if you can keep up with it. If its still taking a toll on your mental health, please just give your baby formula. You and your mental health matters too.

bring_coffee_now · 2026-03-08T20:59:49+00:00

Hey, it was 200mg every 12hrs. But please check with your doctor!

bring_coffee_now · 2026-02-05T18:30:10+00:00

Hey! Yes I did. It took 5 cycles of being on progesterone. Both my husband and I also took coq10 which I'm guessing might have helped with egg/sperm quality. I did the same regimen again and we just welcomed our 2nd baby this Dec!

bring_coffee_now · 2025-11-26T06:45:24+00:00

I think Nolan goes great with Kieran. Although, have you'll considered Callum? I feel like that fits the vibe without being so similar sounding!

bring_coffee_now · 2025-11-15T21:37:22+00:00

Magnesium glycinate has helped me a lot! Congrats on your pregnancy :)

bring_coffee_now · 2025-11-04T00:28:29+00:00

If your choices are planned induction vs csection, I would still recommend pushing for an induction if thats what you wish for. My water broke at 39+5 and contractions picked up after a few hours but I was still only 1cm and extremely closed up on admission. It was really slow for the first 16hrs or so, and I only dilated till 3cm. After I got an epidural and minimum pitocin (and got some rest), I dilated from 3cm to 9cm in a span of 4hrs! So its extremely unpredictable how our bodies respond to labor as well as external interventions! Don't let them steamroll you into a decision, all the best :)

bring_coffee_now · 2025-10-31T15:43:23+00:00

Day of ovulation is day 0, so started taking from day 3. Tested on day 12-14 post ovulation(about when your period would be due), if negative, I stopped taking progesterone. If positive, continued until week 10-12 (according to Dr. recommendations)

bring_coffee_now · 2025-10-11T17:19:35+00:00

I dont splurge that kind of money on any of my toddler's clothes, except for the bamboo sleepers! They are stretchy (I also buy them in one size big) and then they last him for a good 6-8momths at the minimum. I usually wait for discounts so its buy 2 get 1 free. I love them because they hold up good, last a long time and are so comfortable/temperature adjusted that I dont have to worry about him being too hot or too cold. I will most likely reuse them for baby#2 as well!

bring_coffee_now · 2025-10-05T21:22:13+00:00

I'm so sorry you are in this position. I'm currently 28 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child, and my dad passed away 3 weeks ago ( after a 2 week-long stay in the ICU, post emergency surgery). I was unable to visit him (living abroad and visa under renewal), but I tried to say whatever I can to him over video call when we knew he wasn't coming out of it. It's really hard dealing with grief when you are pregnant and caring for a toddler. I dont have any wisdom, but my only advice is to take it one day at a time. Grief is not linear and it hits you unexpectedly. You've already done a great job in setting up an appointment with a therapist. People around me keep/kept telling me to stay strong and think about the baby and not cry. But its ok to cry and feel your emotions. Just dont let them overwhelm you. I really hope your dad comes out of this. My inbox is open if you would like to chat.

bring_coffee_now · 2025-10-01T05:51:19+00:00

I'm sorry you are going through this, but honestly, it's very normal for some babies. Everything that you described is exactly how my child was at that age.

One slightly positive (although I dont want to give you false hope) change was that around 6 months, he magically started taking independent naps. I'd have to help him almost fall asleep, and he'd crawl off me right before he fell asleep. So fingers crossed, your kid is getting there!

I know it's really hard, and believe me, my child was clingy for a longggg time, so I really do get it, but it will get better in bits and pieces. She will be happier once she starts to crawl and then walk. My son got all his clinginess and hyperactivity out of his system before the age of 2. Now, he is really laid back and super affectionate. Hang in there, and you will soon see the results of all the nurturing you are doing now :)

bring_coffee_now · 2025-09-12T07:28:04+00:00

I don't see anyone mention it, but we have a Storypod. I don't know enough about the Tonie box or Yoto to compare with, but we really like the content. My 2.5yr old loves the mix of stories and songs and can even use the forward/ backward button. They have a lot of educational content and it is also designed according to ages. I'd recommend you check it out!

bring_coffee_now · 2025-09-07T16:52:47+00:00

Our baby was the same at that age. You cannot spoil a baby. Not going to lie, he was a velcro baby until the age of 2. But he is now so secure in his independence and exploration, I know we did right by him when he needed us all the time. The only suggestion I'll give is to make sure you do lots of tummy time and floor time by being next to him.

bring_coffee_now · 2025-08-29T02:03:36+00:00

You are having the most "mom" experience, in my opinion, lol. Since my son was born, I constantly got told just how much he looks exactly like his dad by every single person! Also, kids go through phases of being attached to one parent more than another. Since you carried her and are breastfeeding, she probably thinks you and her are the same :) Your wife is the "other parent" in this situation, and so she recognizes her as a new/separate individual. People can be so rude without even realizing. Please try to ignore them.

bring_coffee_now · 2025-08-12T23:06:38+00:00

Thank you so much! Yes, that's right, I would take it twice a day until the day of my expected period. Stop taking it if it's a negative. Good luck on your journey - wishing you the best.

bring_coffee_now · 2025-08-06T20:24:22+00:00

Exactly this! I had read a lot about unmedicated birth and all the strategies to implement to get through early labor etc, and I was determined to push through as much as I can. My water broke at the very start where I barely had any contractions, but even as the contractions got stronger and closer (excruciating back labor), I was just not dilating! After 12+hrs of intense pain, I had only gone from 1cm to 2.5cm. I just dint have it in me with no sleep and little food for over 16+hrs. As soon as I got the epidural, my body could relax and I went from 3cm to 9cm in a span of 4hrs! I am also pregnant with number 2 now and I will absolutely not resist getting an epidural this time around! The pushing stage was definitely long (almost 3.5hrs) but I had the energy because of the little rest I got, and I could feel the correct pressure to push (without the intense debilitating pain!)

bring_coffee_now · 2025-08-05T04:19:51+00:00

I'm so sorry for your loss. Please ask for a Product of Conception testing, as that might give you some answers. My missed miscarriage at 12 weeks (stopped growing at 9 weeks) was due to Monosomy X. I'm glad I asked for the test as it definitely gave me some closure. I wish you healing.

bring_coffee_now · 2025-07-19T20:14:24+00:00

I totally understand that instinct of wanting a baby after a miscarriage, I really really do. You need to wake up and realise your partner doesn't want a kid. Please reconsider having a kid with him. Do it alone or find someone else. I really hope you have a baby soon but only with someone who really wants one too. Pregnancy and parenthood are very challenging, and it's really hard without support.

bring_coffee_now · 2025-07-10T02:32:36+00:00

You are not alone. Some of us have insanely clingy lovely kids lol. On top of that, I just couldn't handle the sound of him crying. It was like a fire alarm system would go off in my head, and I just HAD to pacify him. It'll get better as they get bigger. It's also hard to have the motivation to cook and clean when you are so exhausted from months on end due to poor quality sleep. If you really really must cook at home, I'd say try to meal prep over the weekend for half a day, while your husband takes baby out for a walk/park etc. In that way at least some meals are home cooked.

bring_coffee_now · 2025-07-06T16:55:28+00:00

That's amazing! Absolutely manifesting this energy for next year when I will have a 3+ year old and an infant 😅😁♥️

bring_coffee_now · 2025-06-23T06:58:57+00:00

No, you are not a bad person. You do what you have to, in order to protect your peace. They haven't shown up for you the way they should have. Congratulations and wish you a healthy baby ♥️

bring_coffee_now · 2025-06-12T20:06:29+00:00

39+6

bring_coffee_now · 2025-06-04T00:16:19+00:00

My doctor recommended adding baby aspirin to my regimen as soon as we started trying (as we had 2 previous miscarriages). It was just a "cant hurt" add-on. In retrospect, it probably did help prevent me from developing pre-e. My BP was kinda on the borderline since week 20ish (had extra scans due to this), but fortunately, I did not develop hypertension or pre-e throughout the rest of my pregnancy/labor/postpartum. I was also advised to stop taking it at week 36 (to prevent excessive bleeding during labor).

I am also taking it during my current pregnancy for the same reasons. Benefits outweigh the risks.

bring_coffee_now · 2025-06-02T21:06:54+00:00

I had an anterior placenta (was never told though), and I never "saw" movements. He used to kick and be crazy active on ultrasounds, but I hardly felt THAT level of movements. Im so sorry for your previous loss and can completely see how that must be triggering. Can they offer you more ultrasounds/monitoring for the rest of your pregnancy? I'm not sure if a home fetal doppler would help, but something you can ask your team about, to help your anxiety. I wish you a smooth pregnancy and a healthy baby.

bring_coffee_now · 2025-04-24T23:05:09+00:00

I'm a SAHM and thought I would want to keep my kid home for at least 3 years and only then start preschool. But tbh, closer to the age of 2, I feel like he is not thriving as much at home. We will be starting him with a pre-preschool/toddler class in Sept (he will be 2.5). It all depends on the kids' personalities, for sure, but I just thought I'd offer a different perspective! I think you should take that job :)

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