getting pregnant (avoiding it for now)

"How soon can we try to get pregnant doctor?"

I remember asking this to my obstetrician gynecologist after my last post miscarriage check-up with him. His answer was, "after you get to have your monthly period again."

I smiled at him and said thank you. I thought then, it's good to know that my spouse and I can try that soon.

Last Thursday, October 2, I had my menstrual period back. It was exactly a month after my miscarriage. What came into my mind after the sight of the blood was, "I can get pregnant again." We can try as soon as this month and we can get a positive result as soon as next month.

Well, that was a thought. I came to a realization that we must avoid getting pregnant for the moment. Of course, I still would want to get pregnant asap. But, I am not so sure if I am 100% ready. (at least physically) I remember my doctor even telling me then, "just make sure you will monitor your urine." He told me then that having a urinary tract infection while pregnant can also cause uterine contractions and pre-term labor, which I had when I was pregnant. Which means, my UTI back then could be one of the culprits for that miscarriage.

I know I'm not feeling any symptom of UTI now. Yet, I can't be too complacent. I should be able to have a regular urinalysis as my doctor advised. I should also take my multivitamins regularly and even exercise. I am very much aware that if I want to get pregnant again, I have to be healthy. I have to prepare my self physically in order to prevent any untoward incident. I don't think I would be able to handle another miscarriage again.

Since I don't want to get pregnant again, I searched the internet for the ovulation calendar I used back in April to monitor my monthly periods. I was able to use the free version of the software only as I don't have a credit card to use to purchase it. This worked for me, considering that after just a month of using it I got pregnant. If you want, you can try this for yourself. Ovulation Calendar

For the meantime, I will focus on getting a new job while preparing my self physically. Besides, Christmas is fast approaching. Which means I need to have a source of income. I have to have enough money to buy presents and food for the holidays. I also need to have a health card again to avail of free consultations to the doctor.

I hope I am on the right track. I hope that God is with me always. May He let us know when to try conceiving again...


sample image of the ovulation calendar I'm using