Still no period, but my temperature dropped to below the red line on my cycle chart, which just about assures that my period is imminent. I am really suprised it hasn't started already, in fact, even though it is only the 25th day of my cycle. I need a really irregular temperature spike at this point (and no period!) in order to be pregnant and I doubt doubt doubt I'll get it.

I guess it is good in one way. I have been having asthma problems, and actually had to go to urgent care for breathing treatments yesterday. The Emergency room doctor prescribed predisone and Flonaise, which are both steriods. They are Class C drugs, which means they are not well-tested in pregnancy, but the FDA has still approved them. Basically it says they're not TOO bad, but they're not sure of the long-term impact on the baby.

The ER doctor was really pressuring me to take them, because he said that lack of oxygen is much worse that one dose of predisone, which is surely true. Also, they prescribe these drugs to pregnancy women all the time, with no problems.

However, I asked my OB doctor what she thought, and she said no, don't take them! Get another treatment! Honestly, I'm not even sure there is another treatment that actually works. Predisone will just whip me into shape in a few days, and I'll stay good for several months. It's that powerful.

Anyway, so I've been putting off taking the medication. If I start my period, I can take the treatment and be feeling better before we even start TTCing again ("Trying To Concieve" for all you non-TTCers out there). If I don't start my period and end up being pregnant, I may have to suffer with bad sniffles, coughing and frequent minor asthma attacks for quite some time! Actually, if I am pregnant, I may actually take the predisone in the second or third trimester, when there is less development of the fetus. That should be a little safer. I'll have to talk to my OB about it in a little more depth though.

The other good thing about starting my period TODAY would be that it means I have 25-day cycles, which is really short. That's great for TTC.

Here's hoping for a miracle, temperature-dropping baby! =)