January 2WW!

[aussiettc]

:pregnant: Just got my BFP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Feeling so happy! Hope to see lots more BFPs in January. Good Luck everyone!!!

[True Blue]

Congratulations aussiettc :bluecheer:

[meeks32]

:pregnant: Just got my BFP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Feeling so happy! Hope to see lots more BFPs in January. Good Luck everyone!!!

Yay! Congrats!

I just held my girlfriend's new little girl and may have gone crazy at the department store buying all the clothes I couldn't buy for my boys!!!! Haha.

[Amberlilly55]

Congratulations Aussiettc!!!:cheerteam:

[Thorz300]

:pregnant: Just got my BFP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Feeling so happy! Hope to see lots more BFPs in January. Good Luck everyone!!!

YAY Congrats!!! How exciting!! Lets hope this is the start of many to come in January! I hope we got the ball rolling, because it was really really slow so far in Jan! Good luck to all the ladies who will POAS soon!!!

[yamanote]

I'm out... still very strange though. For at least 15 years, I have had 3 days of barely there brown spotting before the real AF bleeding shows up. This morning went to collect my pee cup to POAS and it was dark red. Wiped, and yup, dark red blood. So weird....
I knew something was up with my body this cycle, but I was hoping it was me being pg! Especially since I've been running a fever! Boo hiss...

But, at least now I can really focus on the LE diet, do it for a good 3 months, lose some more weight, s nd feel like I've really done everything in my control to have a DD :-)

See you guys in here in a few months, and I'll be stalking your tww's til then ;-)

[yamanote]

Oh my gosh Aussiettc! Just saw your BFP news! CONGRATS!!!!! I'm so happy:-) we needed more bfp's for sure :-)
Hooray!!

[ltester]

So exciting, aussiettc!

[True Blue]

Sorry yamanote :( best of luck with your sway :luck:

[Sunflower3]

:pregnant: Just got my BFP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Feeling so happy! Hope to see lots more BFPs in January. Good Luck everyone!!!

Congrats Hun!!!!!

[ltester]

Bummer, yamanote! What a great attitude you've got about it! You still would be due in October if you went this cycle, wouldn't you? I saw a post from atomic somewhere that said being really good on the diet for two or three weeks would be enough. Have you thought about one more try before holding out?

Thanks for your thoughts on my ovulation timing. I think last Saturday was my day. I am going to try to wait until Wednesday to test. We'll see!

[Sunflower3]

I'm out... still very strange though. For at least 15 years, I have had 3 days of barely there brown spotting before the real AF bleeding shows up. This morning went to collect my pee cup to POAS and it was dark red. Wiped, and yup, dark red blood. So weird....
I knew something was up with my body this cycle, but I was hoping it was me being pg! Especially since I've been running a fever! Boo hiss...

But, at least now I can really focus on the LE diet, do it for a good 3 months, lose some more weight, s nd feel like I've really done everything in my control to have a DD :-)

See you guys in here in a few months, and I'll be stalking your tww's til then ;-)

Im so sorry Hun. You won't ttc again this cycle???

[4Giffins]

Congrats Aussie!!

So I tested this morning at 10dpo...got up, took the test, then went back to bed lol. Just checked it an hour later and I see a faint line! Does it still count since its been so long since taking the test??

[Boymomsrock]

Congrats Aussie! Glad to see some more bfps finally.

I'm back to bleeding due to not taking my progesterone supp. Sigh. On to cycle 8 I think? This is for the birds.

[yamanote]

Bummer, yamanote! What a great attitude you've got about it! You still would be due in October if you went this cycle, wouldn't you? I saw a post from atomic somewhere that said being really good on the diet for two or three weeks would be enough. Have you thought about one more try before holding out?

Thanks for your thoughts on my ovulation timing. I think last Saturday was my day. I am going to try to wait until Wednesday to test. We'll see!

Good Luck on Wednesday!!
Yah, I was calculating the dates, and considering I am now O-ing approx 3-4 days after AF, it does for sure give me time to squeeze in an October baby ;-P
So, I might active in here for one more cycle, then I'll take a break for a couple months if still no bfp :-)

[yamanote]

Thanks :-) Gonna try once this next cycle, if I O super early again like I have been (then I'll still have an October baby!) Then I'll sit it out for a few cycles if no bfp.

I thought I was gonna be super bummed, but honestly I kind of feel like it's giving me more time to get my health all in order and be really clear about what I need to do/not do for my body. I'm even making up a whole big chart of do's and don'ts so I don't get confused about stuff (there's so much info, crimony!)
:-)

[The Anchor]

OMG aussie, HOORAY!

[The Anchor]

Yamanote...don't leave me! I'll be giving it another go this cycle. No AF yet, but another BFN this morning. I just want to be PG!

[True Blue]

As long as there is colour in the line 4Giffins then I say yes :D !

Good Luck, watching for an update :fx:

[True Blue]

Sorry Anchor :(

[The Anchor]

I'd say it still counts 4giffins! CONGRATS!

[Sunflower3]

Sorry anchor!!!! But I am glad you and I will ttc again together this cycle. I'm cycle day 4 and can't wait to O!!!!

[4Giffins]

Thanks guys! Im still not sure myself lol..Ill try and post the best pic I could get..like I said its very faint!

[Sunflower3]

4griffins! Post a picture. Congrats!!

[4Giffins]

Im not having any luck getting the pic to upload(any special tricks?)..so I posted it on countdown to pregnancy and hopefully the link will work if you want to pull up the pic! Let me know what ya think! :)

Pregnancy Test Gallery - Image #90023 | Countdown to Pregnancy (http://www.countdowntopregnancy.com/pregnancy-test-gallery/image.php?galleryid=90023)

[Averysmom]

Congrats Aussie!

[True Blue]

4Giffins I can see that line straight off, no zoom required :)
Congrats :bluecheer:

[4Giffins]

Thank you true blue!! Im hoping it sticks and that I have luck on my side for a blue bean!! :fingers: The gender is already making me nervous! LOL..If it is the real deal my due date would be on my brothers birthday so that and this being my first attempt are giving me a little faith! :)

Good luck those that are still waiting to test! Hoping for more good news!

[yamanote]

Yamanote...don't leave me! I'll be giving it another go this cycle. No AF yet, but another BFN this morning. I just want to be PG!

Lol, I'm still with ya Anchor! I'm using all my extra baby dust to send a bfp your way!! :-) You never know til AF shows!!

[Sunflower3]

Im not having any luck getting the pic to upload(any special tricks?)..so I posted it on countdown to pregnancy and hopefully the link will work if you want to pull up the pic! Let me know what ya think! :)

Pregnancy Test Gallery - Image #90023 | Countdown to Pregnancy (http://www.countdowntopregnancy.com/pregnancy-test-gallery/image.php?galleryid=90023)

Absolutely positive!!! Congrats!!!

[yamanote]

4Giffins I see the line right off too!! Congratulations!! Wow, and we thought this was gonna be a dud of a month, and now we've got 3 BFP's this week :-)

So happy for you! Hope this is a sticky little blue bean!!

[meeks32]

Im not having any luck getting the pic to upload(any special tricks?)..so I posted it on countdown to pregnancy and hopefully the link will work if you want to pull up the pic! Let me know what ya think! :)

Pregnancy Test Gallery - Image #90023 | Countdown to Pregnancy (http://www.countdowntopregnancy.com/pregnancy-test-gallery/image.php?galleryid=90023)

Omg that's like 100% pregnant in my view! Congrats!!!

[meeks32]

I don't think I I'd yesterday. I always O by now. Uuuurgh I hope I haven't stopped. I'm so over this! 6 months I just want my girl damn it. I held my friends baby girl yesterday and was all inspired, now I'm just depressed.

[True Blue]

Hang in there meeks, I always O on cd13 or cd14 then comes attempt month and I O on cd16!!

[Boymomsrock]

I don't think I I'd yesterday. I always O by now. Uuuurgh I hope I haven't stopped. I'm so over this! 6 months I just want my girl damn it. I held my friends baby girl yesterday and was all inspired, now I'm just depressed.

I'm with you Meeks. Over it and depressed. :/

[4Giffins]

Thanks so much guys!!! January just picked up a little for sure! Hoping February is even better for those that are out this month!!

[4Giffins]

I don't think I I'd yesterday. I always O by now. Uuuurgh I hope I haven't stopped. I'm so over this! 6 months I just want my girl damn it. I held my friends baby girl yesterday and was all inspired, now I'm just depressed.

I also Od 4 days late this cycle!! Hang in there..Its so frustrating. Just when you think you have your cycle all figured out it throws you for a loop!

[aussiettc]

Congrats Griffins!!!

[Amberlilly55]

Congrats 4Griffins!!! :running:

[4Giffins]

Thanks ladies! Amber, have you tested yet?? Cant wait to hear your results! You have great self control by the way!! Haha

[Mum to three girls]

Congrats to aussiettc and 4Giffins!

Sorry yamanote, hopefully next month. Anchor, it's not over until AF comes!

I am 10 dpo, tested yesterday and got a BFN, tested this am and got a BFN and couldn't believe how un-pregnant I felt. No queasiness, no sore breasts, no dizziness. I went for a hard, hilly run before breakfast and still felt great and then at lunch time I sort of felt different, it's hard to explain but it was as though my centre of gravity had shifted. DH and I talked this am about how we'd try for 4 more cycles and then opt out as the age gap between a new baby and DD3 would be greater than we wanted but then he suddenly started talking about baby names at lunch (this is very UNLIKE my DH).

I went back and looked at the internet cheapie test and there was a ghost of a line that no non obsessed person could see so I POAS after a swim and got a faint but clear BFP on an FRER. Yay! I still have no real symptoms but i feel "different".

I'm going to hang around here though until AF doesn't come as my last two months I've had early chemicals so in the back of my mind I keep thinking it'll happen again.

GL to everyone testing.

[mama3gals]

Yey 4giffins congrats!blue blue blue please : )

[Andi]

Congratulations 4 Giffins and Mum to three girls!!!

I am now 7dpo and each day towards testing is dragging soooooooo much :(

Also discovered I have a short luteal phase (10 days) so not sure if that will complicate things when TTC.

Fingers crossed to all of us still waiting and commiserations to those who are out for this month xx

[meeks32]

Am I in the wrong forum? Is anyone else TTC girl?

[meeks32]

I'm with you Meeks. Over it and depressed. :/

Feel hot. Think I finally o'd. Boiling actually. Still over it. Of course I o'd today, I was so depressed I had a cheat day. Stuck to my 1500calories but protein and fat went WAY over. :-|

[meeks32]

Congrats to aussiettc and 4Giffins!

Sorry yamanote, hopefully next month. Anchor, it's not over until AF comes!

I am 10 dpo, tested yesterday and got a BFN, tested this am and got a BFN and couldn't believe how un-pregnant I felt. No queasiness, no sore breasts, no dizziness. I went for a hard, hilly run before breakfast and still felt great and then at lunch time I sort of felt different, it's hard to explain but it was as though my centre of gravity had shifted. DH and I talked this am about how we'd try for 4 more cycles and then opt out as the age gap between a new baby and DD3 would be greater than we wanted but then he suddenly started talking about baby names at lunch (this is very UNLIKE my DH).

I went back and looked at the internet cheapie test and there was a ghost of a line that no non obsessed person could see so I POAS after a swim and got a faint but clear BFP on an FRER. Yay! I still have no real symptoms but i feel "different".

I'm going to hang around here though until AF doesn't come as my last two months I've had early chemicals so in the back of my mind I keep thinking it'll happen again.

GL to everyone testing.

Oh I've had two chemicals as well so I know how that feels. Think positive hon and stick to what you've been doing in 2ww to give this little one a good environment to permanently implant!

Congrats!!

[meeks32]

I also Od 4 days late this cycle!! Hang in there..Its so frustrating. Just when you think you have your cycle all figured out it throws you for a loop!

Thank you! Congrats! Can we see a pic of the bfp? I live for those!

[Pangea]

Hi girls, I'm joining you as I'm in the 2ww now. I was expecting to O late because I took vitex this cycle, but I was pleasantly surprised when I O'd on time.

I'm either 1 or 2dpo. I don't know which, as I had a drink on CD15 which may have influenced my temp on CD16. I had a much shorter lh surge this cycle, and almost missed it. I had a nearly positive opk on CD14, then a just about positive one on CD15. I normally get a darker positive than that so I tested again a few hours later expecting it to be darker but it was negative. So the peak of my surge was either the evening of CD14 or the morning of CD15.
I had strong ovulation pains on my right on CD15, but on CD16 I had really strong pains on my left, so bad I had to lie down. So I haven't got a clue what's going on.
My temp was really high this morning, much higher than usual. The vitex seems to have really changed things.

Congratulations to the girls who have BFPs this month, I hope I get to join you soon! Good luck to everyone still waiting.

[True Blue]

Congrats mum to three girls :fingers: for a sticky bean x

[ltester]

Yeah, I am 8 dpo and it feels like forever til day 10 or 11. I keep noticing little things like the fact that boobs actually are not sore, which the week before AF is unusual. They typically are sore to any touch by now, so I am hoping that is a good sign.

So excited to hear about the two new bfps! Hope to be joining you in a few days!

[Pangea]

Itester that was my only early pregnancy symptom with DS1, I usually had really sore boobs before AF but they never got sore that month and I got my bfp.

[4Giffins]

Thank you! Congrats! Can we see a pic of the bfp? I live for those!

Thank you!! I posted the link to my pic at 10dpo from yesterday...for some reason I couldn't get the pic to post on here...I haven't taken another test this morning. I was thinking id wait tell tomorrow...do you guys keep testing to make sure the line gets darker?

[meeks32]

Thank you!! I posted the link to my pic at 10dpo from yesterday...for some reason I couldn't get the pic to post on here...I haven't taken another test this morning. I was thinking id wait tell tomorrow...do you guys keep testing to make sure the line gets darker?

I saw that one, def positive. Yes I keep testing but ignore me because I'm a poas addict! I have lots of Internet cheapies. ;-)

[True Blue]

4Giffins I tend to test each morning after a positive to watch (obsess!) the lines get darker. It's not always good - one line slightly lighter than the day before and I hit freak city :oops:
Maybe test again every other day :)

[4Giffins]

Haha, thats great girls! I did take another test this morning and it was a much darker positive!! Guess I prego!! Ohhhh that feels weird lol

[The Anchor]

Oh boy mum to 3...keep us posted!

[ltester]

Haha, thats great girls! I did take another test this morning and it was a much darker positive!! Guess I prego!! Ohhhh that feels weird lol

So exciting, 4giffins! I hope you get your blue!

[True Blue]

Yay 4Giffins how exciting :D
Thrilled for you :bluecheer:

[True Blue]

SaraLou how are you getting along since O?

[letiha]

Congrats 4Giffins

I'm 7DPO and started to get twinges on my right side yesterday. I just found out today that I won a competition to a concert on the weekend for me and 3 friends including $500 of food and alcohol so looks like i'll be on the diet cokes fingers crossed.

[SaraLou]

Congrat 4Giffins

Hey TrueBlue. Well I had my smiley positive OPK at 11am on 15th Jan...so I am assuming O to be 16th Jan which makes me 6 DPO (same as you I think?!). Getting twinges and have really bad lower back ache but no other noticeable symptoms. I hate waiting!! What is the earliest we can test? Last month I only had an 11 day LP so I if AF is on her way it might be before I even get chance to test :( Fingers crossed - I am feel a bit down today so I think I'm being overly negative about everything!
x

[ltester]

Congrat 4Giffins

Hey TrueBlue. Well I had my smiley positive OPK at 11am on 15th Jan...so I am assuming O to be 16th Jan which makes me 6 DPO (same as you I think?!). Getting twinges and have really bad lower back ache but no other noticeable symptoms. I hate waiting!! What is the earliest we can test? Last month I only had an 11 day LP so I if AF is on her way it might be before I even get chance to test :( Fingers crossed - I am feel a bit down today so I think I'm being overly negative about everything!
x

I just tried testing at 9 dpo, feeling optimistic (even though I said I'd wait until Wednesday) and it was negative. It is a bummer getting the bfn, so if you are already feeling down, you might not want the disappointment!

Good luck!

[True Blue]

SaraLou I plan on testing Mon 28th as long as AF has not arrived. I'm not very confident so hopes aren't too high. I know I *could* test on Sat 26th (10dpo) but I'm terrified so I'm waiting until 12dpo.
No symptoms here, a little concerned post O temps are on the low side :think:

[True Blue]

Just realised our 2ww is now a 1ww :running:

[SaraLou]

Hey ltester and TrueBlue.....I rather stupidly did an OPK test today (heard they work pretty much the same as a HPT) and it was of course negative. I'm only 6DPO so not sure what the point was other than to stop myself wondering! I've slowed down on my HE diet a bit since O too, need to get back to it in case I get a BFN.

Good luck to you both, this 2ww is really no fun, I have become google crazy and am checking every symptom - it's difficult just to chill out! I've never had this before as was on the pill when I conceived dd and she was a (fabulous) suprise!

TB - I don't know much about temping as I have just been using my OPKs so not tried the BBT charting - I have my fingers crossed for you :fingers:
x

[True Blue]

Thanks SaraLou :fx: for you too :)

I used my last OPK the day of my second peak so for sanitys sake wont purchase any test of any kind until Sun night ;)

[yamanote]

Mum to three: fingers crossed for you that the line gets good and dark!! I've had two chemicals this year too, so I know how hard it is to trust those first few tests... but good luck with a super sticky bean! :-)

And Meeks, I'm ttc a girl too :-)

[yamanote]

Congrats 4Giffins

I'm 7DPO and started to get twinges on my right side yesterday. I just found out today that I won a competition to a concert on the weekend for me and 3 friends including $500 of food and alcohol so looks like i'll be on the diet cokes fingers crossed.

Lol, guess who's the designated driver? ;-)

[Violet]

Against my better judgement, I did a hpt at 9 dpo this morning. After POAS, I took a quick glance and it was negative. In less than 30 seconds, I tossed it in my pocket and went to my desk for a few minutes.. about 10 minutes. When I looked at the test again, there was the faintest of faint lines. An evaporation line? I have a bunch of old tests in the box that I took last month (I know that is kind of crazy-- I don't like tossing them separately in fear my cleaning lady will find them -she knows too much about us as it is ;). Anyhow, the two other tests from the same pack had no additional line at all. Now, I really wish that I had not taken it this morning. This is making the wondering even worse!!

[Butterfly Spirit]

Violet you better retest pronto hon... I've never had a faint line come up later unless I was pregnant!

[Violet]

Butterfly Spirit-- when you say pronto... do you mean today? Or should I wait until tomorrow?

[True Blue]

Violet you better retest pronto hon... I've never had a faint line come up later unless I was pregnant!

Agreed agreed :)
Test quick :running:

[True Blue]

Today !!

Sounds good :luck:

[Amberlilly55]

AF was due yesterday and still isn't here. I tested on Saturday and it was negative. Usually my cycles are pretty regular. If AF isn't here tomorrow I'm going to go buy some more dollar store tests. Even though I'm late I'm not feeling very hopeful.

[True Blue]

Good Luck Amber :fx:

[meeks32]

Butterfly Spirit-- when you say pronto... do you mean today? Or should I wait until tomorrow?

Good luck violet, I'd test again today if you have cheap tests or tomorrow morning using a first response or similar.

If the line had colour that's a good sign.

[meeks32]

Ff has finally decided I ovulated, and on the day I thought I did (from the crippling o pain) so that's good. I'm 3dpo. Can't test til the end of the month. Fx for another 12 or more day luteal if I'm not pg. I don't want to go back to 10 day ones!

I really have high hopes for this month. Don't know how much longer I can do LE diet now. I'm so over it and almost at underweight BMI. Unfortunately I cheated on cd 20 (day after o) and a little on cd 21, so I REALLY hope I did o on cd19 at 4pm when I had the pains.

[Pangea]

Good luck Violet! It sounds like the beginning of a bfp!

Good luck Amber, I hope af doesn't show and that the dollar store tests are positive.

Meeks I'm on the same DPO as you, I hope this is your month. That looks like a good big temp rise. Don't worry about cheating on the diet on one or two days, it's the overall decline in condition that sways, and if your BMI is nearly underweight now that should sway strongly.

[Violet]

it's the overall decline in condition that sways. I'm sorry but that made me LOL! If that is the case, I'm sure I'm having a girl!! My overall condition is definitely declining at 39.

BTW, I tested again and got another faint line that could only be seen by someone looking at the stick less than 6 inches away. I'm a glass is half empty kind of girl. So, I'm not sold yet. I've been on the internet googling chemical pregnancies so until I see a real pink line I'm only going to share my most personal experiences POAS with everyone in cyberspace and not with anyone in real life.

[TTCPink]

Congratulations Aussie and 4Griffins!!:cheerteam:

[TTCPink]

Violet, if there is color in the line then you have a BFP! Hope your line gets darker tomorrow morning so that you don't have doubts. :fx:

[TTCPink]

Meeks, glad to see you in the 2WW! This is a general 2WW thread so there are those TTC both girls and boys.

As for me, I am looking on to early Feb. for our next attempt...CD 5 for me today. I will continue to check in here though. Seeing the BFP's is motivating as I pass the time until my next attempt. I made an appt. for Feb. 5th to go to my Dr. to discuss my short luteal phase.

[Mum to three girls]

Well, I've tested again 11 and 12 dpo and the line is definitely getting darker, I still have no real symptoms. I did have some old blood in some cm yesterday but nothing fresh and nothing since.

I'll try to post my progression line...
Pregnancy Test Gallery - Image #90742 | Countdown to Pregnancy (http://www.countdowntopregnancy.com/pregnancy-test-gallery/image.php?galleryid=90742#share)

I'm feeling more optimisitic but after my last few chemicals I won't be happy till AF hasn't come and I've got symptoms.

Violet, test on an FRER! My internet test was pretty much a stark BFN on 10 dpo but positive on an FRER. The pic doesn't do it justice; it's got more colour in real life.

GL to those still waiting to test

[Averysmom]

Waiting is tough but getting closer every day. Saralou and trueblue I'm 6 dpo as well with the same symptoms. When are you planning to test? Fingers crossed!

[ltester]

Hey ltester and TrueBlue.....I rather stupidly did an OPK test today (heard they work pretty much the same as a HPT) and it was of course negative. I'm only 6DPO so not sure what the point was other than to stop myself wondering! I've slowed down on my HE diet a bit since O too, need to get back to it in case I get a BFN.

Good luck to you both, this 2ww is really no fun, I have become google crazy and am checking every symptom - it's difficult just to chill out! I've never had this before as was on the pill when I conceived dd and she was a (fabulous) suprise!

TB - I don't know much about temping as I have just been using my OPKs so not tried the BBT charting - I have my fingers crossed for you :fingers:
x

I haven't done any temp charting either, but if I don't have a bfp this cycle, I am going to try to learn a little more about it. I sure have not been sticking to the LE diet... It'll be a rude awakening to get back on it if I have to try again! It is amazing how long ten days can be....

[TTCPink]

Congrats Mum to Three Girls! Wow, lots of BFPS!

[Butterfly Spirit]

Butterfly Spirit-- when you say pronto... do you mean today? Or should I wait until tomorrow?

When I say pronto I mean RIGHT AWAY!!! :running:
;)
And I read your update! It sounds promising!!!

[True Blue]

Mum to three girls congrats :)

[Andi]

Loving all these test lines and BFPs!!! Any update from Violet?

I am now 9DPO and am not allowed to test till 11DPO as DH has an interview that day and don't want to distract him... am very tempted to do a sneaky test on my own but it would ruin the moment of testing together on Thurs, so a long wait ahead argh!

What symptoms are people getting? I am tired, and have terrible gas! Sorry TMI! If I am not preggo how embarassing!

Are bleeding gums and/or mouth ulcers an early sign does anyone know?

xx

[letiha]

Lol, guess who's the designated driver? ;-)

Thats ok, I got a $100 gift card for transfers that I already spent tonight.
I think the $500 will be a gift card as well so i can spend whatever my husband and friend don't drink.

[meeks32]

Loving all these test lines and BFPs!!! Any update from Violet?

I am now 9DPO and am not allowed to test till 11DPO as DH has an interview that day and don't want to distract him... am very tempted to do a sneaky test on my own but it would ruin the moment of testing together on Thurs, so a long wait ahead argh!

What symptoms are people getting? I am tired, and have terrible gas! Sorry TMI! If I am not preggo how embarassing!

Are bleeding gums and/or mouth ulcers an early sign does anyone know?

xx

I don't know if bleeding gums are a sign oficially but I certainly had them during pregnancy with both my boys! And never when not pg.

[meeks32]

Well, I've tested again 11 and 12 dpo and the line is definitely getting darker, I still have no real symptoms. I did have some old blood in some cm yesterday but nothing fresh and nothing since.

I'll try to post my progression line...
Pregnancy Test Gallery - Image #90742 | Countdown to Pregnancy (http://www.countdowntopregnancy.com/pregnancy-test-gallery/image.php?galleryid=90742#share)

I'm feeling more optimisitic but after my last few chemicals I won't be happy till AF hasn't come and I've got symptoms.

Violet, test on an FRER! My internet test was pretty much a stark BFN on 10 dpo but positive on an FRER. The pic doesn't do it justice; it's got more colour in real life.

GL to those still waiting to test

Yay nice dark line at 12. I totally get the worry about chemicals but mine weren't that dark before I lost them so I think you are in a good position! Good luck!

[meeks32]

Good luck Violet! It sounds like the beginning of a bfp!

Good luck Amber, I hope af doesn't show and that the dollar store tests are positive.

Meeks I'm on the same DPO as you, I hope this is your month. That looks like a good big temp rise. Don't worry about cheating on the diet on one or two days, it's the overall decline in condition that sways, and if your BMI is nearly underweight now that should sway strongly.

Well that's good because I just ate a whole slice of Brie cheese! Haha whoops.

Skipping breakfast in the 2ww and not snacking but not sticking to diet other than that, I can't afford to loose much and want to strengthen a bit in between attempts, without swaying boy or anything. I was super strict from cd 1 to 19 when I O'd and have 6 months of LE behind me so I'm not too worried. I just have those moments of "omg what if I ruined all that hard work".

I am more stressed this month than past months and don't know why.

[Dreamofpink]

Meeks what dpo are you now ? Haven't a clue if I'm in the 2ww now as I think this maybe an anovulatory cycle. Not to bothered though as my prescription for clomid is in the post! No more long erratic cycles :)

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[Pangea]

Huge congratulations Mum to three girls!!

Meeks I'm the same, I'm just skipping breakfast at the moment and not snacking. I'm doing the french diet and sticking to that still, but originally I was trying to eat low fat and low cal too, but that's kind of gone out the window now.

[SaraLou]

Congrats to all getting their BFPs - massively encouraging! Only came into this post yesterday so bit behind on everyone's progress!

Averysmon - I'm not sure when I'll test, maybe this weekend? I reckon I'll end up getting AF before I end up testing (I got AF 11DPO last cycle), ever the pessimist! We'll be 11DPO Saturday...eek! When do you think you'll test? TrueBlue - when are you planning on testing?!

ltester - I am with you on the temp charts, going to try and understand this side of things a bit better next month as completley ignored it so far and just been using my digital OPKs!

Yesterday I had really bad lower back ache, a dull ache all day. I've had bad gas (like you Andi, hoping this is a BFP and not me lol!) and I've also had twinges and had lots of EWCM yesterday - but I really think I am just picking up on everything as I am acutely aware of my body at the moment thanks to my keeness to get pregnant! I just feel like normal today :think:

Good luck ladies xx :)

[Thorz300]

I haven't been on here for a while.....Congrats to all you ladies who recently got your BFP!!! I'm so glad Jan has started picking up with its BFP! Good luck to everyone else who is about to POAS!!

[Amberlilly55]

AF is now 2 days late and I just got a bfn. Where are you AF?! My husband planned his next trip home around when I should be ovulating and now that is changing. If I don't get pregnant next cycle we are waiting until August to start trying again bc of my kids birthdays, the holidays and my sisters destination wedding. I just want a little sticky pink bean! Ok....rant over :)

[Averysmom]

Saralou I will probably POAS on Saturday as I know hubby and I are both eager to test. AF isn't due until monday and don't think I can wait that long. Getting the same symptoms.... Back aches, neck and overall body stiffness, vivid dreams, gas, and hungry (but that could be a result of the HE diet). With DD1 I got bfp at 10 dpo so I think I'll give it a shot on 11 dpo. Here's hoping AF stays away for all of you ladies testing soon! Baby dust!

[True Blue]

I was in the chemists today being drawn to the tests :D
I didn't buy them - but I so wanted to!!
Monday needs to get skates on.

[black&gold]

Well, I think I'm back here! I still haven't got a +OPK.. grrrrr (yesterday I had an almost positive in the morning, and then that afternoon and evening I didn't even have a faint line) and again this morning it's negative. Our attempts are done though as DH's work schedule is going to cause us to not be able to BD until after midnight on Wednesday night and being that I always have 28-29 day cycles (I'm on CD16) I think if we held off until then I would miss O, so we BD late last night.. here's hoping it worked but I highly doubt that.

Seriously, I HATE opk's!!!!!!! They screwed me up last month too as I never got a positive - got almost positive, then went to nothing!

Anyways, HI :) and congrats to everyone already preggo!

[Thorz300]

Well, I think I'm back here! I still haven't got a +OPK.. grrrrr (yesterday I had an almost positive in the morning, and then that afternoon and evening I didn't even have a faint line) and again this morning it's negative. Our attempts are done though as DH's work schedule is going to cause us to not be able to BD until after midnight on Wednesday night and being that I always have 28-29 day cycles (I'm on CD16) I think if we held off until then I would miss O, so we BD late last night.. here's hoping it worked but I highly doubt that.

Seriously, I HATE opk's!!!!!!! They screwed me up last month too as I never got a positive - got almost positive, then went to nothing!

Anyways, HI :) and congrats to everyone already preggo!

I hated dealing with OPK's too then I started temping and it was so much better because I knew for sure if I had ovulated. Have you tried temping?

[black&gold]

I hated dealing with OPK's too then I started temping and it was so much better because I knew for sure if I had ovulated. Have you tried temping?

Yep, i'm temping.. here's my chart.

http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/41ae13//thumb.png
My Ovulation Chart (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/41ae13/)

I don't know what to think as this whole month has been a 'dry' one on the CM front and I've only had two small amounts of EWCM so far.

I guess i'll have to see if my temp rises tomorrow as it did drop a little this am

*for some reason everytime I post my chart the link always forwards to an unfinished version on my chart, but the thumbnail you see is up-to-date.. just too small to see unclose

[True Blue]

MsBlakely I think from your chart that you haven't ovulated yet!
Looks like you're still waiting to ovulate.

[True Blue]

It could even be today as there is a drop so maybe it could rise tomorrow?

Hang in there, hard I know :agree:

[ltester]

Well, I think I'm back here! I still haven't got a +OPK.. grrrrr (yesterday I had an almost positive in the morning, and then that afternoon and evening I didn't even have a faint line) and again this morning it's negative. Our attempts are done though as DH's work schedule is going to cause us to not be able to BD until after midnight on Wednesday night and being that I always have 28-29 day cycles (I'm on CD16) I think if we held off until then I would miss O, so we BD late last night.. here's hoping it worked but I highly doubt that.

Seriously, I HATE opk's!!!!!!! They screwed me up last month too as I never got a positive - got almost positive, then went to nothing!

Anyways, HI :) and congrats to everyone already preggo!

I really struggled with the opk too. I kept waiting for it to be darker and never got it, and ultimately relied on my being so regular. I can't imagine trying to pinpoint it so accurately as to do O+12 accurately. We ended up BDing Wed and Thurs before a likely Sat O, so who the heck knows! It seems like you might end up with a copule days before O with your attempt, too. Is that what you've done in the past? I am really curious how long those little swimmers last--seems like two days should work! How early did those of you with BFPs try?

[meeks32]

Meeks what dpo are you now ? Haven't a clue if I'm in the 2ww now as I think this maybe an anovulatory cycle. Not to bothered though as my prescription for clomid is in the post! No more long erratic cycles :)

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Dream I know how you feel, my cycles prior to September were 35+ days but I wasn't charting so I can't show you! My o date and cycle length has been helped by the soy and the diet I think. I would have loved clomid but am scared to ask as our local doctor is really not into medicine, ironically! He won't give out anything unless its been a big long process and push. Even when I'd been Ill for 10 weeks I didn't get antibiotics. So I just don't bother going anymore.

I'm on cd 4. Think I o'd at 4pm on cd 19 because I had terrible o pains then. Ff seems to agree it was cd 19.

[meeks32]

I haven't been on here for a while.....Congrats to all you ladies who recently got your BFP!!! I'm so glad Jan has started picking up with its BFP! Good luck to everyone else who is about to POAS!!

THORZ I can't see signatures but I thought you were pg???

[meeks32]

Yep, i'm temping.. here's my chart.

http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/41ae13//thumb.png
My Ovulation Chart (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/41ae13/)

I don't know what to think as this whole month has been a 'dry' one on the CM front and I've only had two small amounts of EWCM so far.

I guess i'll have to see if my temp rises tomorrow as it did drop a little this am

*for some reason everytime I post my chart the link always forwards to an unfinished version on my chart, but the thumbnail you see is up-to-date.. just too small to see unclose

I would say that spike and almost positive opk was your body attempting to o and failing (called a fake o), what vitamins or supplements are you on? You will probably find you get another +opk in the next day or two when you are about to o for real. Just do it again when you can, and don't use acijel or anything in between attempts because you never know which one will catch the egg and you don't want to kill the sperm from your last attempt (I believe I did this a few times unknowingly).

[black&gold]

I would say that spike and almost positive opk was your body attempting to o and failing (called a fake o), what vitamins or supplements are you on? You will probably find you get another +opk in the next day or two when you are about to o for real. Just do it again when you can, and don't use acijel or anything in between attempts because you never know which one will catch the egg and you don't want to kill the sperm from your last attempt (I believe I did this a few times unknowingly).

Yah, that spike really through me for a loop - we BD really really late the night before that high temp and when I woke up I was fully under the covers and felt really warm and just knew my temp was going to be high.. and of course it was. I asked on a board and some people think it was just a fluke high temp. I definitely have had O pains today so I'm wondering if it might be happening as we speak...

[black&gold]

Just took another OPK after waiting 7 hours to pee and it was very very concentrated - I used a cup to make sure I got it well soaked and absolutely no line what so ever. Are you supposed to have a +OPK on the day you're ovulating? If I had to guess I'd say today or sometime tonight it is happening because of the twinges I'm feeling but the tests are all neg.

sorry for my annoying questions. So beyond frustrated with this month!

[Mum to three girls]

Thanks everyone for the congratulations! I feel dizzy and queasy so I believe it now. For what's it's worth I had NOTHING in the way of symptoms until now, and, like I posted earlier on the morning before my first BFP i went on a hard hilly run and felt great. My breasts still aren't sore.

MsBlakely, I had the most unusual OPKs ever and I eventually gave up. I'm pretty sure I Oed on day 18 which would be about right for me with my 31/32 day cycle but using them just made me more confused The only positive OPKs I got were with FMU and that was from about day 15 onwards. I stopped testing on day 19 cos I was over it. I'd have a positive FMU but then a 10 am one and a 7 pm one would be negative and then I'd have a positive FMU again. For 4 days. I eventually went with EWCM and gut feeling! It's hot here and I'm often awake with the baby so I didn't temp. The weather and the need to drink lots could have affected my OPKs (maybe) but I restricted fluid and did a decent hold before them.

Anyway, it's safe to say I Oed and I'm sure you will soon too.

[meeks32]

Just took another OPK after waiting 7 hours to pee and it was very very concentrated - I used a cup to make sure I got it well soaked and absolutely no line what so ever. Are you supposed to have a +OPK on the day you're ovulating? If I had to guess I'd say today or sometime tonight it is happening because of the twinges I'm feeling but the tests are all neg.

sorry for my annoying questions. So beyond frustrated with this month!

Opk's are positive usually 12-48hrs BEFORE you o. You need to do 3-4 a day if you are having trouble catching that surge it's timing more than anything. You probably have a short surge or surge overnight like I do. I have to test 4 times a day, one with first morning wee (not always recommended) because otherwise I miss it. You are probably o-ing now!

[Thorz300]

THORZ I can't see signatures but I thought you were pg???

I am, I got my BFP nearly a week ago, but I was in this 2ww for 3 months straight so I like to still check up on everyone! I'm really hoping everyone gets their BFP!!!

[Fl-Mom-x3boys]

What differences have you found with the breast soreness when PMSing versus pregnant?

[meeks32]

I am, I got my BFP nearly a week ago, but I was in this 2ww for 3 months straight so I like to still check up on everyone! I'm really hoping everyone gets their BFP!!!

Whew! Thought something had happened. :-)

[True Blue]

FF is not updating my chart today - I put my temp in but nothing is happening! Temp was still up at 36.60.

Couldn't finish breakfast this morning, dont feel sick but do feel something, maybe I'm just looking for signs where there are none. I'm not shaking but feel shaky :think:

[Butterfly Spirit]

FF is not updating my chart today - I put my temp in but nothing is happening! Temp was still up at 36.60.

Couldn't finish breakfast this morning, dont feel sick but do feel something, maybe I'm just looking for signs where there are none. I'm not shaking but feel shaky :think:

You chart is still GREAT! You are staying above that top line! :)
I'm definitely watching and hopeful!!!

[meeks32]

I have had issues with ff too! The info saves but doesn't go into the chart. Just the past few days. Eg meds and specifics. Temps going in so far.

[True Blue]

It's a pain :D I am trying to mentally imagine the line (not hard at all) but in the 2ww we almost go to bed just to see that temp & chart in the morning :p

[fish2012]

good luck everyone hoping to see lots more lovely bfps before the month is out!

[meeks32]

It's a pain :D I am trying to mentally imagine the line (not hard at all) but in the 2ww we almost go to bed just to see that temp & chart in the morning :p

Omg so true I totally do that! I just try to find things to fill the time and distract me. It is SO long until I can test. I did one today just because I think I was having fallout from not opk-ing anymore, knowing there was 0 chance of a bfp! I am mental this month.

[ltester]

So, dpo 11 and got a bfn this morning. I'm a little bummed... Really thought I'd see a little line this morning, but I'm not giving up hope yet!

[black&gold]

I need help from those of you that are charter!!

This entire month I've taken my temp right around 7am. Last night my son woke up at 5am so I quickly took my temp then before going in to get him a bottle. (He hasn't woken up my entire charting phase this month so I've never had a disrupted temp) and at 5am my temp was 36.09 which is shockingly low from any of my other numbers - My lowest was yesterday 36.30. I went right back to sleep and woke up again at 7:30am and took my temp right away like usual and it was 36.60.. which do I use?! They are so different? AND it makes a big difference as my temp yesterday dropped down so this mornings temp would either reflect O or not!

[Boymomsrock]

Use the first temp. And since you took it earlier it is supposed to be lower. There's a temp adjuster somewhere but I think it would adjust to 36.3. You really don't need to calculate that far and would round up 36.09 to 36.1 anyway.

[Amberlilly55]

Well, I am out for the month. AF has finally arrived 3 days late. Good luck to everyone else! I am hoping to see a lot of bfps!!!

[Thorz300]

Well, I am out for the month. AF has finally arrived 3 days late. Good luck to everyone else! I am hoping to see a lot of bfps!!!

So sorry!!!!

[mindyjean]

I've read through all the posts here--congrats to the BFP ladies, and hugs to those who are moving onto another month of TTC.

I am on CD 20 and have no had a +opk yet. I am on clomid, which made me ovulate late with my 2 previous pregnancies (days 17 and days 22). We BD on day 14 and day 18 to sort of "cover our bases" so now it's just waiting to see. I have a blood test Friday morning (day 22 progesterone check) so I'll know for sure then.

It's so nice knowing that other women are going through this process, too. It definitely is a challenge.

[True Blue]

The only thing I'm swaying now is between super excited and super nervous!!

Sorry to hear AF arrived Amber :(

[Dreamofpink]

Mindy - which days did you take clomid? Also did you ov earlier when not on it? I'm curious as I'm starting next month cd2-6 and am scared it'll make me ov late. I'm sick of having to do opks 4 times daily from cd12-21 as I ov on my own between cd14-22. This month I think has been anovulatory as I'm on cd22 and no sign of it yet! I really hope I ov early on it, will be taking 50mg.

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[The Anchor]

It's a pain :D I am trying to mentally imagine the line (not hard at all) but in the 2ww we almost go to bed just to see that temp & chart in the morning :p

:fx: for you true blue...

[True Blue]

Thanks Anchor :)

Was trying to talk myself into testing 10dpo but 12dpo is winning ;)

[meeks32]

I've been weird on food. I can't figure out if that's good or not. Decided to let the 2ww go a bit on the diet but still skip breaky and not snack.

Thing is, I feel like foods I don't usually like and don't feel like any of the things I usually like to cheat on. I don't even feel like eating much at all. But then this morning I couldn't skip breakfast. I usually have no issue with it now I've been doing it 8 months. Then at lunchtime I couldn't eat anything.

What I do feel like is sweet foods. But not enough to motivate me to actually eat.

Has anyone else had this when pg? My temps are different to previous months.

[True Blue]

Anyone get stabbing pains in their bbs? It's not constant just a quick sharp stabbing in both then gone?

[meeks32]

Anyone get stabbing pains in their bbs? It's not constant just a quick sharp stabbing in both then gone?

Yes!

[True Blue]

I hope it's possibly a good sign - I'm thinking if this cycle isn't a bfp then for the next cycle I might throw out temping after confirmed O :D
To much to obsess about.

[True Blue]

Also I have been having very vivid dreams, put it down to my mind being so active but last night I dreamt I got a BFP :)
Really hoping and praying here :pray:

[letiha]

Well I tested today at 10DPO...and a BFN....so its got me dissapointed. I think I was reading somewhere that BFN at day 11 the odds of getting a BFP so fingers crossed for the morning.

[black&gold]

Okay, I think it's safe to same I'm officially in the 2WW. My cycle was so messed up this month - I think it was the diet and super low BMI as I wasn't taking an supps.

Do you guys think I've O'd (for those who know charts?) I thought the jumps in temp were supposed to be way more drastic.. mine looks very consistent...

http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/41ae13/thumb.png
My Ovulation Chart (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/41ae13)

good luck to everyone though!!

[Thorz300]

Okay, I think it's safe to same I'm officially in the 2WW. My cycle was so messed up this month - I think it was the diet and super low BMI as I wasn't taking an supps.

Do you guys think I've O'd (for those who know charts?) I thought the jumps in temp were supposed to be way more drastic.. mine looks very consistent...

http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/41ae13/thumb.png
My Ovulation Chart (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/41ae13)

good luck to everyone though!!

From my experience the temp shift is more drastic. Are you drinking Pep tea or taking SP? They can delay O! I'm not saying that you didn't O I'm just saying in my experience it is a much more drastic temp shift. However, you might have a gradual rise, so you might know more tomorrow, I think if it doesnt go higher tomorrow then you may not have ovulated yet. Is this your first month of temping?

[black&gold]

From my experience the temp shift is more drastic. Are you drinking Pep tea or taking SP? They can delay O! I'm not saying that you didn't O I'm just saying in my experience it is a much more drastic temp shift. However, you might have a gradual rise, so you might know more tomorrow, I think if it doesnt go higher tomorrow then you may not have ovulated yet. Is this your first month of temping?

No Pep tea or SP, and yes first month of temping. I'm so confused because the last few days feels like O has happened - small amounts of EWCM, cramping, and CP (from what I can tell) but no +OPK's (one close to positive on Monday morning).. I normally have 28-29 days cycles so I'm so lost! Grrrr

[Boymomsrock]

Ms blakely that does not indicate ovulation. You may just be having an anovulatory cycle which we all can have from time to time.

[black&gold]

Ms blakely that does not indicate ovulation. You may just be having an anovulatory cycle which we all can have from time to time.

With anovulatory cycle do you still get the cramping and EWCM etc? Your body just never releases the egg? I've had lots of cramping the last two days...

[Dreamofpink]

From my experience, my 2 anovulatory cycles I've had nothing, just creamy cm and lots of it like I usually get in the 2ww. I know I haven't missed my lh surge and haven't had an +opk either. I did have a cycle in Aug when I felt I was gearing up to ov with plenty of clear cm but no ewcm which is my surefire sign of ov day. I also didn't have an opk+ then either. I'm certain that I'm currently having an anovulatory cycle and am not sure when to expect af! Last time this happened was about 2 years ago and we weren't ttc then, I just remember wondering why I'd had no ewcm on any one day that cycle!

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[Dreamofpink]

With anovulatory cycle do you still get the cramping and EWCM etc? Your body just never releases the egg? I've had lots of cramping the last two days...

Perhaps you've had a fake lh surge and your body didn't release the egg. You might get an opk+ v soon if you haven't already!

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[black&gold]

From my experience, my 2 anovulatory cycles I've had nothing, just creamy cm and lots of it like I usually get in the 2ww. I know I haven't missed my lh surge and haven't had an +opk either. I did have a cycle in Aug when I felt I was gearing up to ov with plenty of clear cm but no ewcm which is my surefire sign of ov day. I also didn't have an opk+ then either. I'm certain that I'm currently having an anovulatory cycle and am not sure when to expect af! Last time this happened was about 2 years ago and we weren't ttc then, I just remember wondering why I'd had no ewcm on any one day that cycle!

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Interesting. I've never had an anovulatory cycle before that I'm aware of. My longest cycle ever was 31 days (always 28) so this month has thrown me for a complete loop. I've had all the signs of O (except a +OPK that I've caught) but my temps aren't reflecting anything. My last two temps have been on frequent waking nights with waking up around 4-5am and temping at 7 so not sure if that's screwing with my chart as all the other nights I slept right through

[ltester]

Well I tested today at 10DPO...and a BFN....so its got me dissapointed. I think I was reading somewhere that BFN at day 11 the odds of getting a BFP so fingers crossed for the morning.

Mine was negative too at day 11, but I feel like I am having a bunch of early symptoms, so I am not too down about it yet. Even though some people get positives that early, I don't think it is that common. Fingers crossed for you!

[Averysmom]

True blue- I had those boob pains with my first pregnancy. Good sign! Also had headaches in the same fashion but no sign if those so far.
I was mildly nauseated until noon yesterday which is rare for me. Also had some very light spotting. I never spot unless 1-2 days before AF and she isn't due until Monday. Hmmmm? Is that too early for implantation bleeding - 8 DPO?

[4Giffins]

Also I have been having very vivid dreams, put it down to my mind being so active but last night I dreamt I got a BFP :)
Really hoping and praying here :pray:

I have been having very vivid dreams also!! I hope thats a good sign for you!

[mindyjean]

Mindy - which days did you take clomid? Also did you ov earlier when not on it? I'm curious as I'm starting next month cd2-6 and am scared it'll make me ov late. I'm sick of having to do opks 4 times daily from cd12-21 as I ov on my own between cd14-22. This month I think has been anovulatory as I'm on cd22 and no sign of it yet! I really hope I ov early on it, will be taking 50mg.

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This is my first cycle on Clomid for this pregnancy. When I took it to conceive my 2 sons, I took it on days 5-9 and ovulated Day 22. Took it days 3-7 and ovulated day 15, and took it days 4-8 and ovulated Day 18. I never get any +opk when I've been on clomid, I just knew from temping. This time around, I'm not temping either, so it will just be a guess when I ovulated. I find out tomorrow through progesterone blood check if I did or not! :)

[Dreamofpink]

Fingers crossed for good news tomorrow Mindy!

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[SaraLou]

My bbs ache, especially the right, and I am having stabbing type pains, they don't hurt to touch just ache inside if that makes sense - I can't remember what it was like when I was pregnant before. Also got lots of CM...not sure if these are good signs but I hope so. Fingers crossed for us Trueblue...and everyone else. Did another OPK as a test this evening, it was negative - I'm 9DPO (or 10 depending on when you go from in terms of when the OPK goes positive at O). Arghhh, this 2ww really is no fun, I veer between convinced I pregnant to being sure AF is on the way!

[True Blue]

OMFG!! OMFG!!! O M F G :omg:

I was very bold - I poas :oops:

BFP BFP!!

Faint but there without to much squinting!

Help!!!

[Butterfly Spirit]

8342
YAY YAY YAY I Was watching and loving that chart

I KNEW IT!!!!! :pregnant:
Happy & Healthy 9 Months!!!!
This is your moment True, take it all in!!!!!!!!



OMFG!! OMFG!!! O M F G :omg:

I was very bold - I poas :oops:

BFP BFP!!

Faint but there without to much squinting!

Help!!!

[True Blue]

ThankYou Butterfly :) I am bursting to the brim with excitement I need to scream !!

[True Blue]

Good Luck :luck: to all our fellow 2ww'ers I want to take you all with me ~

:cheerteam:

[True Blue]

My bbs ache, especially the right, and I am having stabbing type pains, they don't hurt to touch just ache inside if that makes sense - I can't remember what it was like when I was pregnant before. Also got lots of CM...not sure if these are good signs but I hope so. Fingers crossed for us Trueblue...and everyone else. Did another OPK as a test this evening, it was negative - I'm 9DPO (or 10 depending on when you go from in terms of when the OPK goes positive at O). Arghhh, this 2ww really is no fun, I veer between convinced I pregnant to being sure AF is on the way!

SaraLou I have exactly your symptoms aching bbs (mostly the right too!)
Cramps and lots of cm everyday since O :luck: :luck:

[Pangea]

Huge congratulations True Blue!!!

MsBlakely you might just be ovulating a little later this cycle. I've been tracking my cycles for months and I had been ovulating on CD15 every month. Then I started TTC last month and I didn't ovulate until CD19. No idea why. This month I ovulated on CD15 again.

[The Anchor]

OMFG!! OMFG!!! O M F G :omg:

I was very bold - I poas :oops:

BFP BFP!!

Faint but there without to much squinting!

Help!!!

:running: OMG! COME ON LET'S SEE IT!!!

[True Blue]

Huge congratulations True Blue!!!

MsBlakely you might just be ovulating a little later this cycle. I've been tracking my cycles for months and I had been ovulating on CD15 every month. Then I started TTC last month and I didn't ovulate until CD19. No idea why. This month I ovulated on CD15 again.

ThankYou Pangea :)

MsBlakely the same happened to me I O'd 3 days later this month than I had for 3 previous cycles! I know it's frustrating but hang in there x

[True Blue]

ASAP Anchor :)

[True Blue]

The line is clearer IRL and definitely pink.
Test is FRER.

What do you think?

When should I test again - FMU?

[4Giffins]

YAY!!! True Blue Im soo excited for you!!

[ltester]

Congratulations! That is so exciting!

[True Blue]

I cant see my bfp great in my pics but IRL it really is good, pink just faint :)

[Averysmom]

Congrats true blue! So happy for you :-) happy and healthy everything to you!

[black&gold]

CONGRATS!!!!

Yah, potentially just a late O.. not holding out hope for this month. We BD way too early and probably missed it due to DH travelling for work over the last two days. We're going to try BD tonight after a hurry up FR but he's a little tired from the past week of crazy FR that I'm not holding my breath it'll actually go down ;)

[Butterfly Spirit]

True, I can see it just fine, and it's PINK so that means faint positive no doubt!
Congrats again!!! :D

[Violet_]

Congrats True Blue. I can sure see it fine so well done and you're definitely preggo!

[SaraLou]

Yay!! Yay!! Yippeeee!! So excited for you Trueblue! :cheerteam: x

Fab news :)

[True Blue]

Thanks guys :)
I'm not very confident in fact I'm terrified. This mornings test was the same, very faint - maybe very slightly fainter :tissue:

Am I fooling myself?

[letiha]

Well I'm 11 DPO...and BNF.... again... Feeling queasy all afternoon.

Just frustrated.... my temps are still looking ok. But this is the first time charting.

I've attached my chart to my signature...what does everyone think is there still hope.

FF said that i O on day 15... but i didn't get positive OPK's till afterwards. If id did O later then i still should have some time... Before charting I would have said i O on day 17 or 18 which would only make we 8-9DPO??

If not i've arranged a consult with Dr. Potter for next week.

[Mum to three girls]

Thanks guys :)
I'm not very confident in fact I'm terrified. This mornings test was the same, very faint - maybe very slightly fainter :tissue:

Am I fooling myself?

It's still very very early. The amount of HCG in your body must still be minuscule; I wouldn't worry yet.

[Mum to three girls]

I think I'm officially leaving here now, on day 14 my test line was as dark as the control, AF hasn't come, my milk is still there but my supply has definitely dropped (my baby is grumpy but eating well to make up for it) and I'm dizzy and queasy. Yay for a fourth baby! This is definitely the last, I have a fear of twins but know it's unlikely.

GL to everyone still waiting to test.

[meeks32]

Congrats mum to three!

True blue I see it, post a new pic tomorrow! I bet it darkens!

[True Blue]

Mum to three girls I'm delighted to see you go ;)
Congratulations :bluecheer:
I hope I can follow you !

Thanks for the reassurance guys :) I will test tomorrow night at the same time I tested last night - there should be some change then :nails:

Letiha your chart looks good :agree: those temps are still nice and high. GL for your BFP !!

[letiha]

Mum to three girls I'm delighted to see you go ;)
Congratulations :bluecheer:
I hope I can follow you !

Thanks for the reassurance guys :) I will test tomorrow night at the same time I tested last night - there should be some change then :nails:

Letiha your chart looks good :agree: those temps are still nice and high. GL for your BFP !!

Thanks. Fingers crossed.

If not getting some tests done and speaking to Dr. P on Wedesday.

[ltester]

So psyched for those of you with bfps. I am out this month, alas. I really thought it was it, but I'll cross my fingers for next month and try charting temps this time. Not sure what to do differently--it didn't seem like I went overboard with anything. Good luck to the rest of you!

[Averysmom]

I am out this month too. The spotting I had at 8 DPO continued off and on and got red last night. Had a lot of cramping and fatigue yesterday (wanted to curl up in a ball). I was really feeling preggers! I never POAS because I'm only 10 DPO today. Why would my period have started 5 days early? It's never early :-(
Could it be because of my 1st month doing my boy sway? I was taking EPO from AF-O. Any ideas would be appreciated - thanks!

Fingers crossed for you True blue!

[black&gold]

This has been such a lame month.. so frustrated. I have no idea how many DPO I am as I don't even know if I ovulated!! I don't know why I wouldn't have - never in my life have I not. And I had all the cramping etc. but just a few days later than normal. Anyways, today I'm feeling totally like I'm getting my period but I'm on CD19 so that's doubtful. I just have a super heavy feeling between my legs.. seriously, just like when you're giving birth. Oh man.. my body is so messed up. Def not even planning on POAS as I'm 100% sure I'm out as everyone on here thinks my temp chart shows no O

[Dreamofpink]

This has been such a lame month.. so frustrated. I have no idea how many DPO I am as I don't even know if I ovulated!! I don't know why I wouldn't have - never in my life have I not. And I had all the cramping etc. but just a few days later than normal. Anyways, today I'm feeling totally like I'm getting my period but I'm on CD19 so that's doubtful. I just have a super heavy feeling between my legs.. seriously, just like when you're giving birth. Oh man.. my body is so messed up. Def not even planning on POAS as I'm 100% sure I'm out as everyone on here thinks my temp chart shows no O

I understand completely msblakely. Happy 2013 hey?! More of the same cr*p from last year ie more bfns! An anoulatory cycle for me too, haven't a clue when to expect af. Hopefully not too soon as I'm on cd24 and trying to get hold of my clomid for next month. I usually have long cycles so am hoping to get af towards the end of next week. It would tie in better with dh's shifts better too for our attempt. I feel SO down about it all at the moment and think I've exhausted my friends' patience irl talking about it for the last year. :(

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[black&gold]

I understand completely msblakely. Happy 2013 hey?! More of the same cr*p from last year ie more bfns! An anoulatory cycle for me too, haven't a clue when to expect af. Hopefully not too soon as I'm on cd24 and trying to get hold of my clomid for next month. I usually have long cycles so am hoping to get af towards the end of next week. It would tie in better with dh's shifts better too for our attempt. I feel SO down about it all at the moment and think I've exhausted my friends' patience irl talking about it for the last year. :(

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Dreamofpink - did it take you long to get pregnant with both your boys? I got pregnant first cycle with both of mine so I was shocked that it's cycle number 2 and I'm expecting a negative again! I just assumed that if you've had an easy time twice.. it's going to be easy the third time!
We haven't told anyone we are ttc, and actually tell everyone we only want 2 kids :) That was true for a time.. but now that I got a BFN last cycle the idea of a 3rd won't leave my head, boy or girl! I worried the diet has messed with me as I'm soooo so underweight now and can't gain it back! I'm assuming I could quite easily if I started eating lots of protein, fatty foods etc. but I want to gain it the LE way. I guess I'm not shocked... my BMI has got to be in the 15's now...why would I O! Rehhhhh (sorry, thats my I'm annoyed trying to not care sound lol)

sorry for my rant - right there with you on the no one to talk about it with!

[Dreamofpink]

Yep, both boys conceived on 2nd month of trying. Sooo easy then!! I think the last 18 months has really messed me up although my cycles have always been long-ish. I think this cycle is stress-related and I was glad to not have to decide whether to wait for the clomid or not. Looking forward to using it but just find it hard to believe that I'll ever see a bfp again! Living vicariously through the ladies who I started out with in the autumn who are now in the due date threads. You really need to speak to AS about your weight. It's not just getting pg that's at stake, you have to be able to maintain a pregnancy too. It's not a criticism, I'm worried for you and your health. X x

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[meeks32]

Dreamofpink - did it take you long to get pregnant with both your boys? I got pregnant first cycle with both of mine so I was shocked that it's cycle number 2 and I'm expecting a negative again! I just assumed that if you've had an easy time twice.. it's going to be easy the third time!
We haven't told anyone we are ttc, and actually tell everyone we only want 2 kids :) That was true for a time.. but now that I got a BFN last cycle the idea of a 3rd won't leave my head, boy or girl! I worried the diet has messed with me as I'm soooo so underweight now and can't gain it back! I'm assuming I could quite easily if I started eating lots of protein, fatty foods etc. but I want to gain it the LE way. I guess I'm not shocked... my BMI has got to be in the 15's now...why would I O! Rehhhhh (sorry, thats my I'm annoyed trying to not care sound lol)

sorry for my rant - right there with you on the no one to talk about it with!

Hon you definitely need to gain some back, atomic doesn't recommend anyone go under 18BMI for girl sway (or for TTC at all) because you will risk stopping o. That's def what's going on.

FYI I have 2 boys, and conceived both first go, one on the pill actually (happy surprise but NOT planned) and the other first month off the pill. I've been off the pill 8 months now and charting for 6. So far I've o'd every month I've charted but have issues with a short luteal phase which extended last month using soy.

I've had two chemical's in the 6 months of charting (where you get a + preg test then still get af, and test goes negative, so you lost the embryo before it implanted enough to stick).

Maybe your sway is a touch aggressive if your BMI went so low? I had to ease up a bit too, and dropped things like peppermint tea, cran (I came over from IG), eased off the disprin and acijel just using them sparingly prior to o.

I paid for a plan last month and its helped SO much. A few things I was mucking up was acijel between attempts! Apparently for those who use it, you only do prior to first attempt. NOT after, or it kills everything! Oops.

I was def overdoing it.

FYI all girl swayers atomic just got new stats on acidophilus and they aren't great. She has recommended I drop them ASAP. I bet I'm pg and will stress for the next 20 weeks that the acidophilus ruined my perfect girl sway.

[meeks32]

Yep, both boys conceived on 2nd month of trying. Sooo easy then!! I think the last 18 months has really messed me up although my cycles have always been long-ish. I think this cycle is stress-related and I was glad to not have to decide whether to wait for the clomid or not. Looking forward to using it but just find it hard to believe that I'll ever see a bfp again! Living vicariously through the ladies who I started out with in the autumn who are now in the due date threads. You really need to speak to AS about your weight. It's not just getting pg that's at stake, you have to be able to maintain a pregnancy too. It's not a criticism, I'm worried for you and your health. X x

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I know what you mean, I couldn't help but feel last month that if I conceived straight up like last times, I'd be 8 months pregnant now.

I want clomid too.

Terrified the acidophilus ruined my sways and for once I actually want a BFN this month so I can drop it! That's crazy.

[black&gold]

Oh I know, I'm trying to gain some back. However, I conceived both boys with a 16 BMI so i've always been very much underweight even though I eat a lot. I really feel like I O'd this month.. I'd be so shocked if I did because of the EWCM, CP and cramping.. ah, I don't know what to think! All I know is that next month we are very much easing up. I'm keeping protein low, no snacking/breakfast but I'm not going to watch cals as closely. We wanted to be pregnant by March due to our boys ages and that's getting less and less likely as the sway continues so this was our last month with a uber strong sway. Grrrrrrrr

[meeks32]

Oh I know, I'm trying to gain some back. However, I conceived both boys with a 16 BMI so i've always been very much underweight even though I eat a lot. I really feel like I O'd this month.. I'd be so shocked if I did because of the EWCM, CP and cramping.. ah, I don't know what to think! All I know is that next month we are very much easing up. I'm keeping protein low, no snacking/breakfast but I'm not going to watch cals as closely. We wanted to be pregnant by March due to our boys ages and that's getting less and less likely as the sway continues so this was our last month with a uber strong sway. Grrrrrrrr

In that case, I agree entirely with your reasoning. If you have a very high metabolism and have always been underweight (jealous!!) then there's not much you can do, so that's a good plan.

Staying off the multivitamins etc will help, did you take those before? I know I was loaded with them for my boys. My BMI was always on the underweight side of Normal, so 20ish at the time. I snacked all the time (healthy stuff) and ate breakfast always (oats, which are apparently terrible for TTC girl), ate meat, when I had a splurge day diet wise it was always high fat and salt never high sugar. We did it every 2nd-3rd day, and basically I did everything boy.

Am now 18bmi and no breakfast, no snacks, no meat (well, in the 2ww for December and jan I ate meat about 3 times, but other than that not at all for 8 months), we tried abstain and fr, this month we kind of combined and did abstain until I thought I was about to o, then switched to fr. Then didn't o for like 5 days! Annoying.

If I went on my signals I would have o'd on cd 15, but then had another bunch of cramps on cd 19 after the +opk and my temps confirm that must have been o.

In my 8 months TTC this time I've never known a chart to be wrong. Temps show things we can't measure accurately elsewhere. Because you can gear up to o then not actually release the egg so you have all the signs but don't get +opk or higher temps to confirm.

You may just o really late so keep opk-ing.

[black&gold]

With my first I just ate whatever, lots of meat for sure and junk. I didn't really work out much, but I snacked 24/7 (always have) and ate breakfast all the time. We did abstain for about a week and then 5-6 attempts in the fertile window with both my boys. My second, I was working out for 20mins a day running and eating healthy, but it included meat and avocado and lots of "healthy" foods. I feel like he could have been a girl considering I was losing weight and had just stopped BF'ing but I definitely snacked all the time so maybe my blood sugar has a big part to play. He was an abstain with about 5-6 attempts as well

This time we did FR with 3 attempts, only 2 even remotely in the fertile window though with FR in between. I've used OPK's today and they are negative, even more so than yesterday so not sure that what means. My temps definitely dropped a little a few days ago and then have been on the rise ever since but aren't on a different level than my previous temps.. just at the high end (if that makes any sense). I guess my temps will continue to tell me more but I can say I'm cramping like mad today and have CM (more so than ever this week) but not EW, just regular. SO who knows!!!

[letiha]

Just to clarify should i count DPO from when fertility friend said I O'd or from +opk which were the 2 days after this.

Af has always gnome 14 days from the +opk

[meeks32]

+opk can't happen after o, and o is usually 12-48hrs after the first +opk. I would ignore ff in this case and count from when the opk and cramping told you o happened. I can't see your chart on my phone but your temps could have been mucked up if you temp orally, sleep with mouth open, were sick, or got up to settle a child. If you had a rise at some stage after the +opk, you o'd the night/day before the rise.

Hope that makes sense!

[letiha]

Thanks so much. It does make sense, I'll just take it as I'm 10dpo and stop fretting and worrying about bfn at what I thought was 12 DPO

[meeks32]

Has everyone seen this stats spreadsheet? Very useful info! Remember to post your sway when you get a BFP and find out gender!

http://www.genderdreaming.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25157

It's the one atomic was talking about when she told me to drop acidophilus for TTC girl. Soy iso has great stats!

[meeks32]

Hey dream members ttc girl, two new threads for Feb.

2WW:
http://genderdreaming.com/forum/ttc-girl/25189-february-2ww-ttc-girl-come.html

and

TTC Girl Feb thread:
http://genderdreaming.com/forum/ttc-girl/25188-ttc-girl-february-2013-a.html

[SaraLou]

I am out this month too. The spotting I had at 8 DPO continued off and on and got red last night. Had a lot of cramping and fatigue yesterday (wanted to curl up in a ball). I was really feeling preggers! I never POAS because I'm only 10 DPO today. Why would my period have started 5 days early? It's never early :-(
Could it be because of my 1st month doing my boy sway? I was taking EPO from AF-O. Any ideas would be appreciated - thanks!

Fingers crossed for you True blue!

Hi Averysmon - it was my first month blue swaying last month and AF arrived early for me too. O on CD19 and then AF CD29 - I took EPO too. All my early pregnancy symptoms have dissapeared and I am convinved AF will arrive tomorrow as having some strange tummy aches for last couple of days. Tested today (10DPO) and had a BFN :(

ltester - going to start charting too next cycle

x

[Averysmom]

Thanks Saralou! How many days early were you? I'm concerned if AF is this early again I won't have enough time to implant. My cycle was only 21 days for crying out loud. It's still early for you though, dear - you could still get your bfp :-) keeping my fingers crossed for you. If not this month then maybe next month will be our month since our bodies will have more time to adjust to swaying. And better chance of successful sway!

[ltester]

Hi Averysmon - it was my first month blue swaying last month and AF arrived early for me too. O on CD19 and then AF CD29 - I took EPO too. All my early pregnancy symptoms have dissapeared and I am convinved AF will arrive tomorrow as having some strange tummy aches for last couple of days. Tested today (10DPO) and had a BFN :(

ltester - going to start charting too next cycle

x

I still can't believe all the pre-pregnancy symptoms I had that were completely in my head. I am trying to figure out what kept us from getting our bfp because I wasn't early, I didn't do any douching, I thought we dtd at just the right time. Hmm. The only thing I wonder is with the FR, is 12 days in a row too much for the little swimmers to replenish? I need to do some research on that, but does anyone have any thoughts on that? My husband is 42 this month, and I know abstaining is not a good idea in that case. How often is too much?

[meeks32]

I still can't believe all the pre-pregnancy symptoms I had that were completely in my head. I am trying to figure out what kept us from getting our bfp because I wasn't early, I didn't do any douching, I thought we dtd at just the right time. Hmm. The only thing I wonder is with the FR, is 12 days in a row too much for the little swimmers to replenish? I need to do some research on that, but does anyone have any thoughts on that? My husband is 42 this month, and I know abstaining is not a good idea in that case. How often is too much?

I would have thought fr for 12 days may be a tad much. Pm atomic about it though.

Just something to think about though, even while not swaying someone who is in perfect condition bd-ing at the correct time for ov, with no frequency tactics still only has 25% chance of getting pregnant.

So if you do all the same things as this month in a perfect world it could take you 4 months to conceive. Add in any age/fertility/timing issues and that's why doctors say perfectly healthy people often take a year to get pregnant.

Add swaying and I guess it's longer.

BUT with the opk-ing and temping we do you would imagine catching the egg would be quicker, despite the sway factors.

How long have you been trying?

[BabyGirl2013]

I still can't believe all the pre-pregnancy symptoms I had that were completely in my head. I am trying to figure out what kept us from getting our bfp because I wasn't early, I didn't do any douching, I thought we dtd at just the right time. Hmm. The only thing I wonder is with the FR, is 12 days in a row too much for the little swimmers to replenish? I need to do some research on that, but does anyone have any thoughts on that? My husband is 42 this month, and I know abstaining is not a good idea in that case. How often is too much?

I definitely think too much FR can make it difficult to get a BFP. We DTD 16 days in a row this past month and got a BFN. I was surprised b/c I have never seen a BFN before...always got pregnant the first month. And I know we timed everything perfectly otherwise (I didn't J&D or use any antiH or anything). My husband was taking Licorice Root this month though so I'm sure that added to lowering the sperm count too.

Also, I know Thorz had been trying a few months doing super long FR (16 days as well) and then she cut it out this past month and got a BFP. So I'm definitely dropping it on our next attempt.

I'm pretty sure I read somewhere on here that Atomic didn't think that frequency swayed all that heavily anyway.

I'd be curious to see what other people thought about FR from their own experiences. Are a lot of ladies doing this? Maybe its why we're not getting more BFPs?? Who knows. But like Meeks said even with perfect conditions its only a 25% chance each month. So maybe I'm overreacting! I just really don't want to see another BFN!

[black&gold]

I definitely think too much FR can make it difficult to get a BFP. We DTD 16 days in a row this past month and got a BFN. I was surprised b/c I have never seen a BFN before...always got pregnant the first month. And I know we timed everything perfectly otherwise (I didn't J&D or use any antiH or anything). My husband was taking Licorice Root this month though so I'm sure that added to lowering the sperm count too.

Also, I know Thorz had been trying a few months doing super long FR (16 days as well) and then she cut it out this past month and got a BFP. So I'm definitely dropping it on our next attempt.

I'm pretty sure I read somewhere on here that Atomic didn't think that frequency swayed all that heavily anyway.

I'd be curious to see what other people thought about FR from their own experiences. Are a lot of ladies doing this? Maybe its why we're not getting more BFPs?? Who knows. But like Meeks said even with perfect conditions its only a 25% chance each month. So maybe I'm overreacting! I just really don't want to see another BFN!

We did FR this month (I'm assuming BFN as everyone on here thinks my chart showed no O - I'm assuming from too much weight loss..) but we only did 7-8 days of FR and DH almost died. It was seriously hard on him and getting in attempts was stressful because his body was just obviously not use to the frequency. I asked Atomic about this and if I remember correctly she said it "COULD" sway 6% max.. as apparently lower sperm count in males sways roughly 6% - but you don't know how it will effect your DH.. his sperm numbers might drop but not as much as someone who's considered "low" sperm count if that makes sense (I'm all just speculating on this) Needless to say next month we aren't doing any frequency as I want more than one attempt, refuse to do FR again as it was just too much and abstain worries me about birth defects so I'm over it... and 6% isn't much at all - I'm kind of canning swaying all together since it's totally screwed me up. I got pregnant first month with both my boys and it's been 2 months now with BFN. So frustrating

[SaraLou]

Thanks Saralou! How many days early were you? I'm concerned if AF is this early again I won't have enough time to implant. My cycle was only 21 days for crying out loud. It's still early for you though, dear - you could still get your bfp :-) keeping my fingers crossed for you. If not this month then maybe next month will be our month since our bodies will have more time to adjust to swaying. And better chance of successful sway!

Last cycle was my first month off the BCP so not sure if this had something to do with it. Previous months (on BCP) my cycles were 31 days so I think I was 3 days early. My biggest concern was I only had a LP of 10 days. I've never tracked my cycles before so this shocked me a bit. I've got my fingers crossed for us next month :fx: AF still not here but tested negative again this morning (11dpo) so I think it's only a matter of time - perhaps me stressing about it has delayed it!! Or maybe I'm back to a 31 day cycle...

Grrr, so frustrating...I got pregnant with dd when on the pill so didn't even have to try so to speak. Plus I'm the healthiest I have ever been now (a stable weight, eating healthy, lots of sleep, little alcohol), you think it would be easy! Good luck ladies for next February and congrats to those with BFPs :) x

[Thorz300]

I definitely think too much FR can make it difficult to get a BFP. We DTD 16 days in a row this past month and got a BFN. I was surprised b/c I have never seen a BFN before...always got pregnant the first month. And I know we timed everything perfectly otherwise (I didn't J&D or use any antiH or anything). My husband was taking Licorice Root this month though so I'm sure that added to lowering the sperm count too.

Also, I know Thorz had been trying a few months doing super long FR (16 days as well) and then she cut it out this past month and got a BFP. So I'm definitely dropping it on our next attempt.

I'm pretty sure I read somewhere on here that Atomic didn't think that frequency swayed all that heavily anyway.

I'd be curious to see what other people thought about FR from their own experiences. Are a lot of ladies doing this? Maybe its why we're not getting more BFPs?? Who knows. But like Meeks said even with perfect conditions its only a 25% chance each month. So maybe I'm overreacting! I just really don't want to see another BFN!

It's true!!! I truly believe this is one of the biggest reasons we got a BFP because we reduced our FR Drastically. 16 straight was just too much, by the time I O'd I'm sure there wasn't much left.

[letiha]

So I'm now either 12dpo according to opk or 14dpo according to fertility friend.
Pulled out the big guns today and tested with the Internet cheapie and my last FRER test.

Still BFN.... I'm starting to think all these symptoms are in my head and wondering why I'm just not getting pregnant.

I'm not trusting my temps either I'm worried I have a dud thermometer cause my temps till look good.

[meeks32]

Last cycle was my first month off the BCP so not sure if this had something to do with it. Previous months (on BCP) my cycles were 31 days so I think I was 3 days early. My biggest concern was I only had a LP of 10 days. I've never tracked my cycles before so this shocked me a bit. I've got my fingers crossed for us next month :fx: AF still not here but tested negative again this morning (11dpo) so I think it's only a matter of time - perhaps me stressing about it has delayed it!! Or maybe I'm back to a 31 day cycle...

Grrr, so frustrating...I got pregnant with dd when on the pill so didn't even have to try so to speak. Plus I'm the healthiest I have ever been now (a stable weight, eating healthy, lots of sleep, little alcohol), you think it would be easy! Good luck ladies for next February and congrats to those with BFPs :) x

Wow there hold up. If you JUST came off birth control your cycle will be mucked up for a number of months, most likely, unless you are one of the very few that don't experience this. Also, you can't count how long your cycle is on BCP because they regulate your cycle, that's their job, and stop you from o-ing. LP of 10 days is just within the normal, but doctors like to see 12+ ideally. Give it a few months to regulate though after the pill. Soy iso helped lengthen mine last month.

[ltester]

I would have thought fr for 12 days may be a tad much. Pm atomic about it though.

Just something to think about though, even while not swaying someone who is in perfect condition bd-ing at the correct time for ov, with no frequency tactics still only has 25% chance of getting pregnant.

So if you do all the same things as this month in a perfect world it could take you 4 months to conceive. Add in any age/fertility/timing issues and that's why doctors say perfectly healthy people often take a year to get pregnant.

Add swaying and I guess it's longer.

BUT with the opk-ing and temping we do you would imagine catching the egg would be quicker, despite the sway factors.

How long have you been trying?

We've really only tried for one month--with both my boys it was immediate, so I am just not used to seeing the bfn, you know? I've been on the diet for three months (now into the 4th) and it is partly a desire to start eating normally again that I just want to see the positive! With the negative, it concerned me mostly because we are 6 months post vasectomy reversal, and I was afraid it meant that the surgery was not successful. Yesterday, we did a little home fertility test, and he seemed to pass, so we'll see how this month goes. I am going to reduce the FR, though. For such a small percentage of swaying, I'd rather risk it and hope that the many other pieces to the puzzle make a bigger difference.

[meeks32]

We've really only tried for one month--with both my boys it was immediate, so I am just not used to seeing the bfn, you know? I've been on the diet for three months (now into the 4th) and it is partly a desire to start eating normally again that I just want to see the positive! With the negative, it concerned me mostly because we are 6 months post vasectomy reversal, and I was afraid it meant that the surgery was not successful. Yesterday, we did a little home fertility test, and he seemed to pass, so we'll see how this month goes. I am going to reduce the FR, though. For such a small percentage of swaying, I'd rather risk it and hope that the many other pieces to the puzzle make a bigger difference.

I agree, we have partially dropped frequency and are now using compressed fr but will be dropping that next month if we don't get a BFP.

I think it's more likely your body after BCP this his reversal that is the issue, given he passed the fertility test.

I conceived on the pill wi ds1 (accidentally) and first month off with ds2, so I was in the same boat as you when I started, I expected fast results and was shocked as the months went by. I totally understand the diet frustration! I'm over it but also just kind of numb now. I just do it robotically and try not to think about what I'm missing. Mind you this 2WW I cheated a few times so have had to crack down again hard before I got too far in the wrong direction.

Don't have much left to loose after 8 months on diet, so now I'm trying to stay the same weight.

[meeks32]

FYI anyone obsessing over the 2WW this is my fave 'am I pregnant' POAS addict stalk page: http://www.countdowntopregnancy.com/pregnancy-test/results-by-day-past-ovulation.php

[SaraLou]

Wow there hold up. If you JUST came off birth control your cycle will be mucked up for a number of months, most likely, unless you are one of the very few that don't experience this. Also, you can't count how long your cycle is on BCP because they regulate your cycle, that's their job, and stop you from o-ing. LP of 10 days is just within the normal, but doctors like to see 12+ ideally. Give it a few months to regulate though after the pill. Soy iso helped lengthen mine last month.

Thanks Meeks! As mentioned in an earlier post I am pretty clueless on all this.
Still no sign of AF! Still don't feel pregnant! Will test later but have a feeling it'll be negative again. 12 dpo.

[True Blue]

Good Luck SaraLou :fx:

[meeks32]

Thanks Meeks! As mentioned in an earlier post I am pretty clueless on all this.
Still no sign of AF! Still don't feel pregnant! Will test later but have a feeling it'll be negative again. 12 dpo.

Good luck hon. Not out until af arrives.

We all started clueless too so ask anything you need!

[fish2012]

hey ladies good luck, i know it feels rubbish espechally if you're swaying pink and can't eat anything! Finally getting a bfp after 8 months of trying honestly made it all worthwhile (2 one hit wonders before). I was impatient too but it's quiet normal for it to take a few months one month you might ovulate too late another you might not ovulate at all (I know I didn't as ending up having some tests to check) try and keep relaxed (I know it's impossiable)

:hugs: and good luck to you all and a lill sprinkle of baby dust ;-0

[Pangea]

Hi girls, I got my BFP! I had a fairly good feeling that I was pregnant this month, but I'm still in shock as this is only our second month trying and it usually takes us much longer.

I got a faint line yesterday on a Superdrug test, but when the test dried I couldn't see it anymore. I used a first response this morning and a line came up straight away.

I hope everyone still waiting get's their BFP's soon, good luck everyone! Meeks your chart looks brilliant this month.

[Dreamofpink]

Many congratulations Pangea!!! Hope you have a h&h 9 months :)

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[Thorz300]

Yay congrats!! How many DPO were you when you saw the first line?

[Pangea]

I was 9dpo yesterday, but I'm not 100% sure about it, I might have been 8dpo, my temps are a bit messed up because I had a drink the evening of CD15 so that could have been what made my temp rise rather than ovulation. I only got my positive opk that day and I don't normally ovulate until the day afterwards.

[ltester]

Congratulations, Pangea! That is great news.

Meeks, what a long haul! It must feel particularly long since the first two were so easy. Funny how when you are really trying, it can feel so much harder. It is good to have the reminder that it is a 1 in 4 chance, even when conditions are right.

We did FR with a cutoff last time, and if Atomic seems to think that timing doesn't really sway, I think we'll try for a shorter duration of frequency and not do any cutoff. When are you trying next?

[black&gold]

I'm still apparently waiting on O! Grrr, CD22 here. I had EWCM this morning, and have had cramping the past 6 days bad. How long are the OPK's supposed to show a line for? I've had a medium dark line for over a week and it's still there this morning... for those of you that have O'd does a second line still show on your OPK's the rest of the month?

CONGRATS on the BFP Pangea!!!

[The Anchor]

OMG Pangea! YAY YAY YAY!

[True Blue]

Congratulations Pangea :cheer: great news !!

[Thorz300]

I'm still apparently waiting on O! Grrr, CD22 here. I had EWCM this morning, and have had cramping the past 6 days bad. How long are the OPK's supposed to show a line for? I've had a medium dark line for over a week and it's still there this morning... for those of you that have O'd does a second line still show on your OPK's the rest of the month?

CONGRATS on the BFP Pangea!!!

Are you sure you didn't get pg last cycle? I took an opk just for the fun of it at 6 and 7 DPO and I had a medium line, then I got my BFP. So I have a lot of extra opk's so after reading your post I decided to check, and sure enough I still have a medium line on the OPK. I don't want to give you false hope. I'm just trying to help you figure this out. Sorry it's been rough.

[black&gold]

Are you sure you didn't get pg last cycle? I took an opk just for the fun of it at 6 and 7 DPO and I had a medium line, then I got my BFP. So I have a lot of extra opk's so after reading your post I decided to check, and sure enough I still have a medium line on the OPK. I don't want to give you false hope. I'm just trying to help you figure this out. Sorry it's been rough.

Interesting, I've never heard that before. Last cycle I stopped my OPK's at CD15 because I ran out and we'd already made our attempt (we did abstain with 1 attempt). This month I've been using them since CD12 (DH is not happy since I'm buying all the first response ones.. like 50$ a box!!) and I've never seen a full on positive, but there has consistently been a medium dark line so I just keep waiting for that positive OPK but it's not coming. I think that's interesting it meant a BFP for you and although I have some signs, I did last month too and got BFN so at this point I'm just assuming anovulatory cycle = obvious BFN

[Boymomsrock]

Interesting, I've never heard that before. Last cycle I stopped my OPK's at CD15 because I ran out and we'd already made our attempt (we did abstain with 1 attempt). This month I've been using them since CD12 (DH is not happy since I'm buying all the first response ones.. like 50$ a box!!) and I've never seen a full on positive, but there has consistently been a medium dark line so I just keep waiting for that positive OPK but it's not coming. I think that's interesting it meant a BFP for you and although I have some signs, I did last month too and got BFN so at this point I'm just assuming anovulatory cycle = obvious BFN

You will still show 2 lines pretty much at any point in your cycle because you always have some amount of luteinizing hormone going on. I've had an almost positive right before my period.

[meeks32]

Hi girls, I got my BFP! I had a fairly good feeling that I was pregnant this month, but I'm still in shock as this is only our second month trying and it usually takes us much longer.

I got a faint line yesterday on a Superdrug test, but when the test dried I couldn't see it anymore. I used a first response this morning and a line came up straight away.

I hope everyone still waiting get's their BFP's soon, good luck everyone! Meeks your chart looks brilliant this month.

Aaaaah well done! Congrats! Finally some hope/motivation this month!

I had a very, very faint line on an Internet cheapie today. Going to get more frer after buying the wrong kind by mistake. There wasn't much colour in my line so I'm skeptical. That's what happened when I had my chemicals too.

Also I had to adjust my temp with a calculator because ds1 woke a lot and I had to use my temp at 5am because that's the only one where I had 3hrs sleep prior. So not sure if my temp actually is 'Up' or not.

I'm so happy for you! How long swaying hon?

[meeks32]

Are you sure you didn't get pg last cycle? I took an opk just for the fun of it at 6 and 7 DPO and I had a medium line, then I got my BFP. So I have a lot of extra opk's so after reading your post I decided to check, and sure enough I still have a medium line on the OPK. I don't want to give you false hope. I'm just trying to help you figure this out. Sorry it's been rough.

I've heard of this before too.

[meeks32]

Interesting, I've never heard that before. Last cycle I stopped my OPK's at CD15 because I ran out and we'd already made our attempt (we did abstain with 1 attempt). This month I've been using them since CD12 (DH is not happy since I'm buying all the first response ones.. like 50$ a box!!) and I've never seen a full on positive, but there has consistently been a medium dark line so I just keep waiting for that positive OPK but it's not coming. I think that's interesting it meant a BFP for you and although I have some signs, I did last month too and got BFN so at this point I'm just assuming anovulatory cycle = obvious BFN

Do you have a pg test you can do to confirm you aren't? A lot of times anovulatory cycle can actually be late o.

Otherwise yes I did have days of almost positive for a few cycles, before my positive opk. My actual surge doesn't last long usually so I have to test 3 x a day and once with fmu despite that not being recommended. I usually get a + with fmu on opk's. I buy Internet cheapies though.

[black&gold]

Do you have a pg test you can do to confirm you aren't? A lot of times anovulatory cycle can actually be late o.

Otherwise yes I did have days of almost positive for a few cycles, before my positive opk. My actual surge doesn't last long usually so I have to test 3 x a day and once with fmu despite that not being recommended. I usually get a + with fmu on opk's. I buy Internet cheapies though.

I'm only on CD23.. so I guess max 7 or 8 days past O if it happened. I will test if I end up missing my period, but if I didn't ovulate then I'm going to assume my period will be late? I've never had a late period before so we'll see. I will be shocked if this was actually an anovulatory cycle. The amount of cramping I've had for over a week now is insane. At first for the first few days it was ovary pain and now it's menstrual so I have no clue whats going on. I just want this cycle to come so I can move on!!!!

[black&gold]

You will still show 2 lines pretty much at any point in your cycle because you always have some amount of luteinizing hormone going on. I've had an almost positive right before my period.

I kind of wondered that as I've heard that you always have some LH in your body.

[fairyfrog]

I only get 2 positive OPKs a month? Is that not normal? I do ovulate late and have short luteal phases. When I was preggers with my last 2 children I got positive results everyday of my luteal phase!

[TTCPink]

Congratulations Pangea!!

[atomic sagebrush]

I only get 2 positive OPKs a month? Is that not normal? I do ovulate late and have short luteal phases. When I was preggers with my last 2 children I got positive results everyday of my luteal phase!

No those things are both normal. OPK are persnickety things with tons of variation between people.

[atomic sagebrush]

congrats pangea!!!

[black&gold]

+OPK this morning.. yet there was no BD yesterday because of DH's work but my chart is looking like I may have O'd yesterday? Last BD was Saturday around 11pm so I'm not sure if anything will happen...

http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/41ae13//thumb.png
My Ovulation Chart (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/41ae13/)

sorry to bug you guys on here. Thought I was in the 2ww.. maybe only am just now?

[The Anchor]

Sorry you're having such a wonky cycle, it's so frustrating. Do you think you can get one in tonight? You will usually O within 12 - 36 hours of +OPK (although you're right, your chart looks like it might have happened). One more attempt just to cover your bases?

[Thorz300]

Aaaaah well done! Congrats! Finally some hope/motivation this month!

I had a very, very faint line on an Internet cheapie today. Going to get more frer after buying the wrong kind by mistake. There wasn't much colour in my line so I'm skeptical. That's what happened when I had my chemicals too.

Also I had to adjust my temp with a calculator because ds1 woke a lot and I had to use my temp at 5am because that's the only one where I had 3hrs sleep prior. So not sure if my temp actually is 'Up' or not.

I'm so happy for you! How long swaying hon?
So did you retest today??? My fingers are crossed for you, your temps look good!

[black&gold]

Sorry you're having such a wonky cycle, it's so frustrating. Do you think you can get one in tonight? You will usually O within 12 - 36 hours of +OPK (although you're right, your chart looks like it might have happened). One more attempt just to cover your bases?

We're planning for one tonight just to cover ourselves. I didn't do a j&D or any refresh so I'm hoping there was still some left from Saturday night.. if I O'd last night that was only just at the 48hrs mark... I'm just happy I O'd, regardless of BFP or not as I got worried I may have messed things up completely

[True Blue]

Yes MSBLAKELY, YAY!! Looks like you may have O'd :) next couple of temps should confirm, will be watching and hoping for you :fingers:

[meeks32]

So did you retest today??? My fingers are crossed for you, your temps look good!

Yes but this is all I got. It's so faint. 8477

[meeks32]

We're planning for one tonight just to cover ourselves. I didn't do a j&D or any refresh so I'm hoping there was still some left from Saturday night.. if I O'd last night that was only just at the 48hrs mark... I'm just happy I O'd, regardless of BFP or not as I got worried I may have messed things up completely

Agree! Tonight bd just in case but 48hrs with no rephresh or anything to kill the sperm it's definitely possible.

[letiha]

So still bfn for me... Went to the doctor who tabs some blood tests today. Still no af but I can feel it coming.

Husband is going to get his swimmers checked aswell.

[Thorz300]

Yes but this is all I got. It's so faint. 8477

I think I see a line!!! I really hope so!

[Pangea]

Meeks I can see a line too! Good luck!

[fish2012]

Yes but this is all I got. It's so faint. 8477

oh my gosh meeks it is so fiant how many dpo are you? it is there! praying its a sticky one keep us updated! xxx

[Mum to three girls]

Good luck Meeks! My BFP was fainter than that at 10 dpo on an internet cheapie but pretty obvious on an FRER.

[meeks32]

That's 11dpo am test. Fx for a good temp tomorrow, and a line!

[fish2012]

ah the month i finally got my bfp i didn't test untill about 16dpo as it was christmas n stuff decided not to stree myself!

good luck tomorrow, it's still early xx

[meeks32]

ah the month i finally got my bfp i didn't test untill about 16dpo as it was christmas n stuff decided not to stree myself!

good luck tomorrow, it's still early xx

In awe of your resolve! Period due tomorrow at 12dpo, so hoping to see a line of pink on the stick, not in my undies!

[True Blue]

Good Luck Meeks :fx:

[black&gold]

So I think it's safe to say I O'd sometime Monday.. so I'm only 2DPO.. I don't even know if anything has a shot at sticking because if my period stays on time it'll only be a 6 day LP... Oh well, still not banking on this month but we BD last night and my temps were still up this morning with another +OPK. I'm assuming I should have tested with FMU on Monday morning and that would have been my first +OPK by going with what my chart says. Ugh, so happy to know I actually O'd.. now to get it back to day CD15 instead of 22!

Fingers crossed for everyone still waiting to test!

[BabyGirl2013]

So I think it's safe to say I O'd sometime Monday.. so I'm only 2DPO.. I don't even know if anything has a shot at sticking because if my period stays on time it'll only be a 6 day LP... Oh well, still not banking on this month but we BD last night and my temps were still up this morning with another +OPK. I'm assuming I should have tested with FMU on Monday morning and that would have been my first +OPK by going with what my chart says. Ugh, so happy to know I actually O'd.. now to get it back to day CD15 instead of 22!

Fingers crossed for everyone still waiting to test!

Ms Blakely, your LP should still be the same number of days after O. So if you're LP is usually 14 days you can count on (hopefully not) seeing AF 14 days from now. It's my understanding that although O day can vary, LP generally does not. Good luck!

[black&gold]

When did everyone start feeling symptoms? I'm shocked that I can't remember when with my past two pregnancies! I remember their symptoms just not WHEN they actually started! I feel like it was instantly.. but a lot of that's psychological I think

[letiha]

It'd official I'm out again this month.
Of note is that af came 14 days after my +opk instead of 14 days from when fertility friend said I ovulated which was what I expected. Despite the length of my cycle changing over the past 6 months the 14 days had been consistent.

Back to the doctor tommorrow to see what the blood tests say.

Good luck for the next 9 months for all the ladies who got a bfp this month.