May 2018 TTC & 2ww thread

[ABC.2606]

Good luck ladies!!! :fingers: for lots of BFPs!

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[Pbn3]

May May be THE month for many [emoji173]

[Eighme]

YAY! I'm crossing my fingers it's finally, finally my month!

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[ABC.2606]

YAY! I'm crossing my fingers it's finally, finally my month!

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For sure. Eighme!! Cheering you on!! :cheer:

[Pbn3]

YAY! I'm crossing my fingers it's finally, finally my month!

Sent from my SM-G950U using TapatalkWoohoo!!!! So excited for you!!

[gafan]

I hope May is a very fruitful month for us!

[kittendreams]

Yay May!
I'm still waiting on af- it's one day late but still got a bfn this morning even though my temp jumped up so who knows! Maybe my Lp is finally becoming longer than 9 days after 3.5 years?

[emshe]

Ladies, ill be cheering you all on for those BFP's. Dont think Ill join in ttc this month, so Ill probably be sad and lonely in June ttc thread because you're all going to get lucky before then I know it!

[ABC.2606]

LOL emshe you won't be lonely in the June thread as I will still be here! Been on the TTC boards since last July and seem destined to never move on. Not that I want to - I've "met" so many beautiful ladies on this board and love following your journeys as much as my own. But it would be nice to be pregnant with a rainbow baby. :) But regardless, I will still be around :) So have you decided to hold off in May and try in June w/Clomid?

Kitten - I know, I'm on CD30 and I've never had this long a cycle in my life! Seriously. My cycles are normally 24-25 days with a 10 day LP. However I ovulated late and I've been taking progesterone at night. Going to stop that tomorrow and hopefully AF arrives soon for both of us.

Gafan - really really hope this is your month!!!

[kittendreams]

Hope af shows up soon ABC. I'm used to the long cycles mine can be 35 days long but my lp is always 9days- even before ds2 but I'm not used to af being late.. all tests are negative and having some serious cramping this afternoon so I have no idea what's going on with me- just want to know one way or another!

[kikurose]

It's gonna be MAY! (couldn't help myself with the NSYNC reference)

Still waiting for AF, but I think she will be here tomorrow. Temp dropped to today and these cramps and weepiness makes me think tomorrow is the day.

Hoping hoping hoping for so many BFPs this month!

[hannahptrussell]

Hey ladies! I’m hoping to see some familiar ladies in here. It’s my last month ttc and my OPKs and temps are throwing me for a loop. Here’s my latest OPK today. So there is a chance that my body is gearing up to ovulate. Although my chart wants to believe it was 6 days ago. Agghhhhhh.
Any insight? I want to believe I’ll have a chance this month. I’m currently cd19, non medicated cycle after 2 months of Clomid. Antibiotics in the early days of this cycle with strep. I haven’t been paying much attention to cm but now is looking more like ewcm.
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[ABC.2606]

Hannah - very odd. Your temps def make it look like you ovulated. Did you get a "close to positive OPK" before CD13? I know I've had cycles before where I ovulated but OPK never got very dark.

Well I didn't use a progesterone capsule last night and apparently as a result, AF came crashing down this morning. Have an ultrasound on Thursday morning to see if the cyst is gone & if I'm ok to start Clomid. If I'm cleared for Clomid we're going to try this cycle. :worry: I'm still on the fence about it but we'll see what happens.

[ABC.2606]

Hannah just looked at your chart again - I wasn't looking at the temps before and just noticed that even with the jump, they are still really low (below 95 degrees). What is your normal post-O temp range? Maybe you haven't O'd yet. Hmm.

[hannahptrussell]

ABC, thanks for responding. Hopefully you’ll get good news at your appt on Thursday.
My pre-o temps are a lot lower than normal. Much lower. So that threw me for a loop too. They just kept going down. I had an almost there OPK when I first started testing, around cd 10/12, I think. But the rest were all barely visible. I kept testing just in case ovulation was delayed this cycle due to being odd clomid and having antibiotics too. So we’ll see. Maybe this chart will be that one chart that is unexplained and still ends in a bfp! Hahaha


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[emshe]

ABC, thanks for responding. Hopefully you’ll get good news at your appt on Thursday.
My pre-o temps are a lot lower than normal. Much lower. So that threw me for a loop too. They just kept going down. I had an almost there OPK when I first started testing, around cd 10/12, I think. But the rest were all barely visible. I kept testing just in case ovulation was delayed this cycle due to being odd clomid and having antibiotics too. So we’ll see. Maybe this chart will be that one chart that is unexplained and still ends in a bfp! Hahaha


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I hope so to hannah!

[emshe]

Ladies, I think my crappy sleep pattern is back so am I better off switching to vaginal temping? and if so how!?

Probably best to get the hang of it whilst having some time off...

[ABC.2606]

Hannah hmmm I have no idea what's going on but I'd say just keep BD-ing often to make sure you're covered if O comes late!!!

Emshe - I have no advice either on that as I tried vaginal temping one cycle and hated it :) Pbn and others should have some tips though!

So you know you've been on the LE diet a looooooonnng time when you are eating the dinner you made for the family and your 5 year old asks, "Mommy why are you eating the same dinner as us?". I normally eat a different meal and I guess he's gotten used to it!!

[HGmama]

ABC.... we are freaking twins separated by birth! I think I am CD1!!!! I woke up from a nap and had brown discharge. Not quite a normal pattern for me, but i didnt expect normal for first period after d&c. Lets hope it continues and gives me a fertile uterus for May!

Thanks for sending me AF thoughts and support through my day. I wrote a long post yesterday and then it wouldnt post. Dang it.

Geez sending AF thoughts to those waiting for it so you can start a new cycle... or some late BFPs.

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[Pbn3]

Hannah I think I mentioned in April's thread I'm not convinced you've oed either judging by your temps. I'd stick to bding e4d (72 hour version) for now and continue with your opks. It is possible to get ewcm in the 2ww (although I never did) but chances are you're still gearing up to o. Not sure if antibiotics can affect your temps making them lower than usual [emoji848] but as previously discussed they can delay o [emoji4] Fx you have some answers within the next few days! It's incredibly frustrating when things go haywire but try and not dwell on it if you can help it. Try your best to accept that this cycle isn't straightforward but you are covered attempt wise if you have oed and you'll be covered by e4d for now if you haven't and don't get a fully pos opk. If/when you do get a pos opk you can add some attempts in then to achieve smep. Also if you can help it, try and put the 'last cycle trying' out of mind. Stress can do incredible things to our body, I believe there is some truth behind this, that the more stressed we are about ttc the more the body rejects the idea (maybe because of how wound up it feels)? I don't know of course and it could be a whole lot of hogwash but just in case.....

[Pbn3]

Emshe vaginal temping is definately the way to go. Have a few practice goes to get the idea and trust me, within a few days it'll be like you've always done it [emoji4] For the first couple practice goes, try inserting the thermometer alongside your index finger to get an idea of how far to insert. You only need to go as far as the middle knuckle. The head of the thermometer needs to be fully covered but you don't want it poking your cervix [emoji12] Once you remove it, wipe over with an alcohol swab/wipe and Bob's your uncle!

[ABC.2606]

ABC.... we are freaking twins separated by birth! I think I am CD1!!!! I woke up from a nap and had brown discharge. Not quite a normal pattern for me, but i didnt expect normal for first period after d&c. Lets hope it continues and gives me a fertile uterus for May!

Thanks for sending me AF thoughts and support through my day. I wrote a long post yesterday and then it wouldnt post. Dang it.

Geez sending AF thoughts to those waiting for it so you can start a new cycle... or some late BFPs.

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LOL I laughed so hard reading that twins thing that my DH looked at me like I was crazy!! I hope this is AF for you!!!
And that we can be cycle buddies/BFP buddies again (but no miscarriages this time - let's skip that!)

[emshe]

Emshe vaginal temping is definately the way to go. Have a few practice goes to get the idea and trust me, within a few days it'll be like you've always done it [emoji4] For the first couple practice goes, try inserting the thermometer alongside your index finger to get an idea of how far to insert. You only need to go as far as the middle knuckle. The head of the thermometer needs to be fully covered but you don't want it poking your cervix [emoji12] Once you remove it, wipe over with an alcohol swab/wipe and Bob's your uncle!

Sounds easy enough. So does the waking and getting up to go to the loo and stuff effect the vag temp?

And yeah to the alcohol wipes. Guarantee Ill accidently through habit put it in my mouth the next go!!!!

[Pbn3]

Yes movement will affect your temp, especially getting up out of bed, but temping vaginally removes the inaccuracy of open mouth breathing. Maybe try and limit your fluids a couple hours before bed? Or if you consistently get up to wee during the night and around the same time and usually after a similar amount of sleep, do you temping before getting up to pee. So if your consistently getting about 4+ hours of sleep and wake at say 3am to pee, take your temp then, especially if your remainder sleep is erratic/unsettled. Bbt's are best taken after a solid sleep.

[emshe]

Bugger.

Don't feel I ever get 4 hours solid anymore, BOOOOOO

[Pbn3]

Even 3 hours emshe. At the end of thenday just do your best [emoji173] we should still see a shift regardless otherwise give the temping away if it's causing you more stress than comfort x

[emshe]

Ill see how I go. Thanks so much Pbn

[kittendreams]

Yay!!! I finally got my period just now 1 pm Wednesday 2/5- anyone else on cd1 with me? I feel excited to be onto our first real cycle ttc!
I literally cried out "yes!" When I wiped and saw blood and my ds1 heard and called out " did your wee make you happy mummy?" Lol!

I'm trying clomid this cycle and have been pretty good with diet and exercise since we returned from Easter holidays.

I'm crossing everything for us girls!!

[Pbn3]

Woohoo kittendreams!!! I'm excited for you! There's quite a few of you at the beginning of your cycles. Abc, kikurose and possibly hgmama that I can think of [emoji848]

Noemi I cannot wait to see your temp!! Must be getting close now [emoji3]

[HGmama]

LOL I laughed so hard reading that twins thing that my DH looked at me like I was crazy!! I hope this is AF for you!!!
And that we can be cycle buddies/BFP buddies again (but no miscarriages this time - let's skip that!)

Abc- I agree. Let's skip that last outcome. I hope your ultrasound on Thursday goes well.

Yay kitten for a fresh cycle and youre within hours of ABC and I. Its still may 1 here in the middle of america.

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[kittendreams]

Thanks HGmama I'm so glad to have some cycle buddies! I find ttc so stressful I'm looking forward to following you all and cheering you girls on and hopefully I won't get too obsessed with my own cycle for once lol!

Good luck with your us on Thursday ABC fx you have the go ahead this cycle.

Fx noemi that you get the first bfp in may!

[Pbn3]

Hgmama yep Tapatalk is going bonkers at my end too! Keeps loading at an older date. I just try later and its current again...

[Noemi2017]

I lost my hope, temp is down and i expect af tomorrow:sadflwr:

[Girlswaylondon]

Have you tested Noemi? X

[Noemi2017]

Yes bfn:(

[Pbn3]

Dont lose hope noemi! One temp drop doesn't mean much and like girlswaylondons asked did you test??!!

Tried to come on before and post but it wouldn't let me. Hgmama it came up with the you are not logged in message [emoji848] hope tapatalk issues a fix soon! Its getting annoying!!

[Pbn3]

Just seen you post about bfn.

You may only be 9dpo? We'll know more tomorrow because af is due if you are 11dpo right?

[kikurose]

CD 1 here on 1 May. Seems like we have quite a few of us? I remember in high school my period lined up with my friends, apparently it's the same effect here ;)

Noemi, I'm so sorry. Did AF come?

[kikurose]

Hannah, any word on further OPKs??

[Noemi2017]

Pbn im 11dpo and af is expected tomorrow, one day i had hope other i lost it...it is really so hard:(

[Noemi2017]

Kiku not af yet but it is coming:( good luck for May:luck:

[emshe]

Pbn im 11dpo and af is expected tomorrow, one day i had hope other i lost it...it is really so hard:(

Oh Noemi I am so sorry, I had so hoped this was your month. Thinking of you, hope you can find some time for yourself & indulge in a bit of relaxation therapy.


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[Girlswaylondon]

Noemi I also feel like you could have ovulated later than your chart says,don’t give up :)

[Noemi2017]

Thx u emshe, im exhausted of swaying, i really wish another baby and my preferances changed for healthy baby boy or girl doent matter.

[Noemi2017]

Girlsway i am very excited about Monday and your scan. I believe your dreams come true:HH::LotsofLove:

[Girlswaylondon]

Girlsway i am very excited about Monday and your scan. I believe your dreams come true:HH::LotsofLove:

Thank you Noemi :heart: I’m still thinking boy but I know I’m lucky either way. I come back on here everyday to check if your little bundle has surprised us yet! I know it will be soon :)

[gafan]

Pbn im 11dpo and af is expected tomorrow, one day i had hope other i lost it...it is really so hard:(Noemi, I am sorry. Hugs.

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[Noemi2017]

Thx u gafan:wave:

[jgojah]

Hey everyone! May baby dust to us all!

I'm actually winding down my 2ww but if this cycle ends in bfn, my next 2ww would be end of May :)

i'm currently 10dpo and temp is still up...ff says possible triphasic but I've gotten this pattern on bfn cycles before. However, i did get super excited and expected to see bfp this morning but nope..bfn

Noemi, sorry to see your update. I hope May is your month! how long have you been swaying and trying? Are you swaying girl or boy?

[Noemi2017]

Hello jgojah, im swaying girl from October last year. Im on diet one year:( i wish u good luck and u find soon bfp:)

[jgojah]

Whooa, that's amazing! I hope this is your month!!!

[Eighme]

I'm due to start today or tomorrow! Just a day or so behind you!
Yay!!! I finally got my period just now 1 pm Wednesday 2/5- anyone else on cd1 with me? I feel excited to be onto our first real cycle ttc!
I literally cried out "yes!" When I wiped and saw blood and my ds1 heard and called out " did your wee make you happy mummy?" Lol!

I'm trying clomid this cycle and have been pretty good with diet and exercise since we returned from Easter holidays.

I'm crossing everything for us girls!!

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[ABC.2606]

LOL Kikurose that's exactly what I was thinking!!! I guess we've been hanging around this board long enough that our cycles have started to align with each other!! :rofl:

Noemi ugh I'm so sorry :( So frustrating. Your temp jump yesterday looked so promising! Hoping you're not out yet.

Welcome jgojah! Hope AF stays away for you but if it doesn't you're welcome to join us here in May :)

Gafan how are you doing?

I'm feeling nervous now about the ultrasound tomorrow... Worried that the cyst will still be there & still large, and the doc will say no to Clomid. I honestly have no idea of knowing if it's still there as I haven't felt it at all. FX it's gone or at least small enough that she'll give me the meds!

[jgojah]

Good luck with your ultrasound ABC

Does Clomid make cysts grow? Why wouldn't it be prescribed if you have a cyst?

[hannahptrussell]

Hannah, any word on further OPKs??

Well I am celebrating today! I finally got a dark OPK. I’m taking this as a positive. So I warned my hubby that he is needed for the next 2 days straight. I’m just so thankful that I may have a shot at this.
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[mummy2boys]

Hi ladies, so sorry for being away from the board! I missed you all! My I phone broke last week so I’ve not been able to get on Tapatalk. Just got a new phone! It was very strange to not have the internet there whenever, but also quite nice to be tech free for a while.
I’ve not read through properly yet, so many posts! Hope everyone is well. Have I missed any bfps? I’ve just read your update Noemi, I’m so sorry if this isn’t your month. Have you tested today? I may have missed that. And abc how’s things? What happened with your accidental attempt?


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[ABC.2606]

Good luck with your ultrasound ABC

Does Clomid make cysts grow? Why wouldn't it be prescribed if you have a cyst?

No the doc thinks my cyst developed around the time of my last miscarriage in March. She found it on an ultrasound last month and wants to recheck it before prescribing Clomid this cycle. It was pretty big, and I think if it hasn't gotten any smaller she'll tell me I need to hold off on Clomid until it does, but I'm not sure.

[ABC.2606]

Hi ladies, so sorry for being away from the board! I missed you all! My I phone broke last week so I’ve not been able to get on Tapatalk. Just got a new phone! It was very strange to not have the internet there whenever, but also quite nice to be tech free for a while.
I’ve not read through properly yet, so many posts! Hope everyone is well. Have I missed any bfps? I’ve just read your update Noemi, I’m so sorry if this isn’t your month. Have you tested today? I may have missed that. And abc how’s things? What happened with your accidental attempt?


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Hey Mummy!!! Good to hear from you, I was wondering how you were doing! Our accident didn't result in a BFP - AF started yesterday :) So we're going to try this month. I don't think we've had any BFPs for a little while now unfortunately :( Several ladies with new cycles just starting though so hopefully soon! How are you doing??

[gafan]

I hope the cyst is smaller and you can move forward.
I am well, thanks. Another week or so until TTC again.
No the doc thinks my cyst developed around the time of my last miscarriage in March. She found it on an ultrasound last month and wants to recheck it before prescribing Clomid this cycle. It was pretty big, and I think if it hasn't gotten any smaller she'll tell me I need to hold off on Clomid until it does, but I'm not sure.

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[HGmama]

Welcome jgojah! What type of home test are you using? We would love to see your FF chart if you can post the link. Pbn3 is a great chart analyzer. Hoping you won't be in this chat for long!
I'm swaying girl and have been since December '17. I just had a loss in late March at 10 weeks, so this is my first cycle post d&c.

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[kittendreams]

So sorry Noemi xx

[kittendreams]

Well I am celebrating today! I finally got a dark OPK. I’m taking this as a positive. So I warned my hubby that he is needed for the next 2 days straight. I’m just so thankful that I may have a shot at this.
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Good luck Hannah sending lots of baby dust your way!

[mummy2boys]

Ah good to hear you are trying this month abc! Got everything crossed for you!
Hello to the new ladies [emoji112]
I’m ok, not sure about trying again tbh. Wondering if it’s time for me to let it go and start focusing on my boys. Might just not try not prevent and see where that takes us [emoji4]


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[hannahptrussell]

Ah good to hear you are trying this month abc! Got everything crossed for you!
Hello to the new ladies [emoji112]
I’m ok, not sure about trying again tbh. Wondering if it’s time for me to let it go and start focusing on my boys. Might just not try not prevent and see where that takes us [emoji4]


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Mummy, this is the reason my DH just wants to be done. He says ttc feels like we are all in a holding pattern instead of just living life and focusing on our kids. But wouldn’t it be nice to just get a bfp while not trying?! That’s the dream. Hahahaha.
Side topic: is anyone else sore from ttc? I feel like the mix of supplemental cocktail plus having sex more frequently than we usually do. Hahaha. And now I officially sound like an old, married person. But seriously, body aches and soreness in my lady bits has me all discombobulated over here. And we’re SMEP! So that means for the next few days, I’m gonna need to suck it up.


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[Pbn3]

Hi and welcome jgojah! Yes please to posting a chart link if you are charting!

Hannah that looks pretty close... do you normally get a proper pos? If so, *maybe* just continue with eod or e4d until it is pos especially if things are getting a little sore. Are you using a sperm friendly lube? I found it made all the difference doing extra attempts and scheduled bding. Hope you vajajay gets a vay-cay really soon [emoji12] (a joke from a previous thread [emoji23])

[Pbn3]

Mummy2boys it's good to see you back [emoji173]

[Pbn3]

No the doc thinks my cyst developed around the time of my last miscarriage in March. She found it on an ultrasound last month and wants to recheck it before prescribing Clomid this cycle. It was pretty big, and I think if it hasn't gotten any smaller she'll tell me I need to hold off on Clomid until it does, but I'm not sure.Looking forward to your result!

[ABC.2606]

Mummy - I understand, and I think a lot of us on here have had those same feelings as well... It's tough. I was just thinking today that maybe we should just give it 3 more cycles of trying with Clomid and if it doesn't happen (or if I miscarry again), then maybe we should call it quits. I want to have a life again that doesn't revolve around trying/swaying/waiting all the time. I don't know - it's really hard to know when it's "enough" and time to move on when you want something so much...

[emshe]

Mummy, hannah & ABC Its like reading my mind. Thinking of you and wishing us all the right path xoxo

[emshe]

Well I am celebrating today! I finally got a dark OPK. I’m taking this as a positive. So I warned my hubby that he is needed for the next 2 days straight. I’m just so thankful that I may have a shot at this.
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Hannah go catch that glorious egg!!!!

[emshe]

Thx u emshe, im exhausted of swaying, i really wish another baby and my preferances changed for healthy baby boy or girl doent matter.

Its so hard, I feel for you.

Its nice that you will be at peace with a healthy baby no matter the gender though. That will hopefully free your mind and heart to just enjoy the ttc process a bit more maybe?

[Pbn3]

Hannah looking again that's actually a lot closer in colour than I originally thought [emoji848] Go for it girl!!! Cant wait for you to be in the 2ww!!

[HGmama]

Guess who found her thermometer?!?! Lol... its been two months since ive temped. I just tucked in my 2 year old for the last time...tomorrow is his 3rd birthday. Nothing says baby fever more than your baby being another year older.
Mentally preparing for the "whens the next one???" questions this weekend when family is here for his party.
So... my "period" lasted about 6 hours and was only brown. I know i didnt expect a normal period 36 days post d&c, but to not have anything today seeemed strange to me. I guess its just a wait and see kind of thing. My wondfo hpt was stark white.
Dang tapatalk is really driving me nuts. Ive been trying to reply.. for like forever.

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[ABC.2606]

Guess who found her thermometer?!?! Lol... its been two months since ive temped. I just tucked in my 2 year old for the last time...tomorrow is his 3rd birthday. Nothing says baby fever more than your baby being another year older.
Mentally preparing for the "whens the next one???" questions this weekend when family is here for his party.
So... my "period" lasted about 6 hours and was only brown. I know i didnt expect a normal period 36 days post d&c, but to not have anything today seeemed strange to me. I guess its just a wait and see kind of thing. My wondfo hpt was stark white.
Dang tapatalk is really driving me nuts. Ive been trying to reply.. for like forever.

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Yea it's official, HG. We are twins separated by birth. My 2 year old turns 3 on Sunday. This is getting kinda weird LOL!

That is weird about your bleeding... I'd say just keep doing OPKs and see what happens. This last cycle of mine was really weird - I'm sure it's b/c of the m/c - so very possible that's what's going on with you. And atomic just confirmed to me the other day (or was it today? I can't keep track) on another post that wonky cycles tend to sway pink!

Oh and happy birthday to your DS!! :)

[kikurose]

Yay Hannah!!!!!!

ABC hoping the cyst has seen its way out 🤞🏻

[Noemi2017]

Cd1 for me today. Many bfp this month:luck:

[jgojah]

Bfn for me again 😔
Got a positive at 11dpo with my second son!

Here's a link to my chart <a href="https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/6e6d7d/">My Ovulation Chart</a>

[jgojah]

Not sure what happened with the post I submitted just now lol

Anyway, bfn for me again ��
Got a positive 11dpo with my second son (with my first I waited until missed period).

My chart
My Ovulation Chart (https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/6e6d7d/)

[Girlswaylondon]

So sorry Noemi sending you big hugs :hug2:

[jgojah]

Awwww sorry noemi. Hoping this is your month!

[Throwaway_panther]

Oh Noemi, I'm so sorry :( Your chart looked so promising <3

Hoping May brings you a BFP!!

[HGmama]

Not sure what happened with the post I submitted just now lol

Anyway, bfn for me again ��
Got a positive 11dpo with my second son (with my first I waited until missed period).

My chart
My Ovulation Chart (https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/6e6d7d/)Your temps look great. Did you log all your BDs? There's something about healthy sperm regenerate at a certain rate, so thats why i chose every 4 days and that still gives me one attempt in the fertile period. Atomic would have to help out on that answer. I guessing your swaying girl. Is your meds femara? What type of hpt are you using? If not a FRER, then can you get your hands on one for tomorrow?

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[Pbn3]

That sucks noemi [emoji22] big hugs xo

[Eighme]

Yea it's official, HG. We are twins separated by birth. My 2 year old turns 3 on Sunday. This is getting kinda weird LOL!

That is weird about your bleeding... I'd say just keep doing OPKs and see what happens. This last cycle of mine was really weird - I'm sure it's b/c of the m/c - so very possible that's what's going on with you. And atomic just confirmed to me the other day (or was it today? I can't keep track) on another post that wonky cycles tend to sway pink!

Oh and happy birthday to your DS!! :)Ah! My son turned 3 last Saturday (28th). I didn't know we all had kids so close in age! Part of the reason I love this group and website.

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[Eighme]

Cd1 for me today. Many bfp this month:luck:I'm so sorry Noemi. I'm (supposed) to be CD1 today too. Wishing us both BFP's

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[HGmama]

Ah! My son turned 3 last Saturday (28th). I didn't know we all had kids so close in age! Part of the reason I love this group and website.

Sent from my SM-G950U using TapatalkHappy birthday to all our little boys! I hope we all are celebrating birthdays for our little girls next February!!!

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[ABC.2606]

Sorry Noemi :( I saw that you just posted asking atomic for advice and I know she will have some good ideas for you!

Happy birthday to your little guy Eighme! And yes HGMama I hope that is the case!

Well I have to wait until later today to find out if we're good to go on Clomid or not. The cyst was still there this morning, but it's small now and the nurse just wants the doc to look over the ultrasound results & decide. Nurse thinks it will be ok to start it this cycle but she couldn't give me the go ahead herself. Sigh.

[Noemi2017]

Thx u Abc, i hope your cyst will disappear soon. Will u take clomid for better egg quality?

[jgojah]

Good news ABC! hope you get positive confirmation soon!!!

[ABC.2606]

Noemi - No my doctor and my RE have me on Clomid to improve progesterone/LP. I mainly want to be on it for swaying purposes :) But I do think it is helping to sort out some hormone issues with my cycles. Do you think your doctor would consider putting you on something since you've been trying for awhile now? I think Femara is supposed to help with egg quality.

jgojah - thanks!! I got the OK and I'm starting Clomid tonight :)

[kikurose]

Cd1 for me today. Many bfp this month:luck:

big hugs noemi

[emshe]

Wow ABC your off & started! That’s great, wishing you so much luck and baby dust lovely xoxp


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[Pbn3]

Yay Abc!!!! Bring o on!!!! [emoji322][emoji322][emoji322]

[ABC.2606]

LOL Pbn I am a nervous wreck!! I stared at the Clomid for like 5 minutes before taking it! Can't believe I'm doing this again!!!

[Pbn3]

Gee I hope you fall pregnant straight off the bat! That would be amazing [emoji120][emoji120]

[Girlswaylondon]

Yay abc! So pleased and can’t wait for your sticky bean :hug2:

[Noemi2017]

Abc i already made appointment and they will test me in June. So maybe i will get Femara:)

[Noemi2017]

Abc i pray for your sticky bean, u deserve it so much:pray::luck:

[mummy2boys]

Sorry Noemi [emoji17] New month new start, wishing you luck 🤞
Yey abc! I have everything crossed for you that this is your lucky month.
I think I ovulated yesterday so I’m once again in the tww. My least favourite weeks of the month lol


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[Noemi2017]

Thx u mummy and :fingers:for u this month

[Eighme]

Well, I'm supposed to be CD1 right now but AF hasn't shown up (I may have marked my chart which is entirely plausible) this question maybe TMI, but does anyone have a lot of CM the day before/of AF? I keep thinking AF has shown up and when I go to check it's just CM.

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[hannahptrussell]

ABC. I am crossing all of the things for you!!
Mummy, we’re together on this one I think. Hoping for both of us!
So here’s an interesting fact: I’ve been wearing the Ava bracelet. Some of my findings I have really questioned. Especially the amount of sleep. So I thought, “what if my temps are really off too?” Woke up and took my bbt this morning and it was in my post O temps. Hmmm. Interesting. Now I wish I wouldn’t have relied on this dumb bracelet


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[ABC.2606]

Thanks ladies. I'm getting excited now but am really nervous.

Noemi I'm glad you have an appointment scheduled and hope they will be able to help you! Or that you will just get your BFP before the appointment - even better!!

Hannah - Oooh yay, so you think you did ovulate then?!

Eighme - I sometimes get spotting before AF but not really CM. Hmmm...

Eeeek mummy so you guys did try this cycle? FX!!!!

[hannahptrussell]

Thanks ladies. I'm getting excited now but am really nervous.

Noemi I'm glad you have an appointment scheduled and hope they will be able to help you! Or that you will just get your BFP before the appointment - even better!!

Hannah - Oooh yay, so you think you did ovulate then?!

Eighme - I sometimes get spotting before AF but not really CM. Hmmm...

Eeeek mummy so you guys did try this cycle? FX!!!!

Oh I hope so! My bracelet has me decreasing in temp but I just don’t believe it. I may just take it off and forget about it. Maybe letting this cycle take a natural course without guessing what is going on, really is the best answer. Ugh.


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[Eighme]

ABC, I know! I usually have spotting then my actual period. This just weird, watery CM. I'm betting I either am going to start later or flat out skipped it due to extreme stress the last few weeks [emoji26]

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[mummy2boys]

Abc we weren’t intending to try but the opportunity arose (haha) so it just happened. Coincidentally on my positive opk day..
Hannah, when did you o? Glad we are together on the tww! What a shame the bracelet seems unreliable, bet it’s so much easier not having to take temps every morning.
Eighme, I usually spot too but never have much cm before af arrives


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[hannahptrussell]

Abc we weren’t intending to try but the opportunity arose (haha) so it just happened. Coincidentally on my positive opk day..
Hannah, when did you o? Glad we are together on the tww! What a shame the bracelet seems unreliable, bet it’s so much easier not having to take temps every morning.
Eighme, I usually spot too but never have much cm before af arrives


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Oh my gosh. To add frustration to frustration, I just found out that my bracelet is acting funny because it is broken! It’s actually missing a piece. So my chart is a wash.
Mummy, I’m pretty sure I o’d either yesterday or today. My OPK for today is high but not positive. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180504/776e3adb526a0a67e3edab87cf664ccb.jpg


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[mummy2boys]

Oh my gosh. To add frustration to frustration, I just found out that my bracelet is acting funny because it is broken! It’s actually missing a piece. So my chart is a wash.
Mummy, I’m pretty sure I o’d either yesterday or today. My OPK for today is high but not positive. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180504/776e3adb526a0a67e3edab87cf664ccb.jpg


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Oh how annoying! Can you take it back and get it changed? Eek we are very close then now as I think I ovulated late yesterday. Good luck to both of us!


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[kikurose]

Well, I'm supposed to be CD1 right now but AF hasn't shown up (I may have marked my chart which is entirely plausible) this question maybe TMI, but does anyone have a lot of CM the day before/of AF? I keep thinking AF has shown up and when I go to check it's just CM.

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Eighme this happened to me one cycle. Spotting and TONS of wet discharge. I kept thinking I was massively bleeding but it was just CM. I was so confused as it was unusual for me, but all pregnancy tests were negative. Hoping things sort out for you!

[Eighme]

Thanks! I'm waiting to see what tomorrow brings and if no AF, I may have skipped. I'll still test to be safe (but haven't been trying and had AF last month as regular). So weird

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[kikurose]

Thanks! I'm waiting to see what tomorrow brings and if no AF, I may have skipped. I'll still test to be safe (but haven't been trying and had AF last month as regular). So weird

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Just looked back at my chart. I had three days of heavy wet discharge with minor spotting before AF finally started. I never ever have spotting before and I never have wet cm then either. I was kind of freaking out about it tbh, but it hasn't happened since. I reached out to atomic when it was happening and she said the same happened to her the cycle before she conceived her DD!

[kikurose]

Oh my gosh. To add frustration to frustration, I just found out that my bracelet is acting funny because it is broken! It’s actually missing a piece. So my chart is a wash.
Mummy, I’m pretty sure I o’d either yesterday or today. My OPK for today is high but not positive. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180504/776e3adb526a0a67e3edab87cf664ccb.jpg


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I had been pondering the ava. Perhaps not lol.

[ABC.2606]

Abc we weren’t intending to try but the opportunity arose (haha) so it just happened. Coincidentally on my positive opk day..
Hannah, when did you o? Glad we are together on the tww! What a shame the bracelet seems unreliable, bet it’s so much easier not having to take temps every morning.
Eighme, I usually spot too but never have much cm before af arrives


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I looked at your chart and your timing was perfect! Ahhh can't wait to see you start testing!!!!

[Eighme]

Thanks so much, Kiki! That's super helpful and hopefully that's my luck this month!

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[Pbn3]

Hannah [emoji108] to your temp spike! Hoping so much its accurate!

Mummy2boys this is fantastic [emoji3]!!!!!

[hannahptrussell]

Woke up to another rise! I wish I would have had my pre-o temps but I’m just going to go by an older chart. And by that, I’m in my post-o temps now.


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[mummy2boys]

Good news Hannah! Can you post the link to your chart?


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[Eighme]

Yay! I'm CD1 and hoping this cycle is my turn!

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[ABC.2606]

Hey there, how's everyone feeling?

I'm on CD6 today. DH and I have picked up our boys' latest colds and the pollen levels here right now are really high so my head feels like it's going to explode with sinus headaches. Had to pop a Zyrtec today - which I don't really want to include with my "sway" (since it doesn't seem to really work anyways and I already have Clomid to dry up my CM) but I can't be miserable all week! Bleck. It's making me really grumpy :(

[Noemi2017]

Hello Abc, how r u? Im cd5. Cant u take Femara? Last cycle i had so little cm like never before in my life. Today is scan of Girlsway, im very curious:)

[HGmama]

Morning Ladies! At least its morning for me. I'm CD7 and think ill start opk-ing at CD10. This is all assuming that my brown spotting was CD1... which of course I could have been wrong. Only time will tell.
DH and I are also being affected by the allergies. DH is taking ALOT of allergy medicine so I wonder how that affects semen and sperm quality.
I've got a job advancement interview this afternoon. Same job but trying to get on a specialized team. If I got the job, it would require going to night shift (3x12 hrs / week). I got pregnant on nights with my son so i know it wont mess with me too much but i was unable to temp and opk consistently. Also, Im super worried that starting a new position and possibly being disabled from being so sick from hyperemesis will be horrible.
Well thats what is going on here...
Everyone- what frequency of one attempt are you going to try? I was just reading about SMEP and that sounds horribly stressful. I totally cant dtd that often. Neither can DH.

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[Girlswaylondon]

Hello Abc, how r u? Im cd5. Cant u take Femara? Last cycle i had so little cm like never before in my life. Today is scan of Girlsway, im very curious:)


ITS A GIRL!!!


Ladies thank you so much for all your support don’t give up :heart:

[HGmama]

Hello Abc, how r u? Im cd5. Cant u take Femara? Last cycle i had so little cm like never before in my life. Today is scan of Girlsway, im very curious:)Its a girl!

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[Throwaway_panther]

ITS A GIRL!!!


Ladies thank you so much for all your support don’t give up :heart:

AHHH YES, I KNEW IT!!

SO HAPPY FOR YOU! Congratulations!!!

[ABC.2606]

ITS A GIRL!!!


Ladies thank you so much for all your support don’t give up :heart:

OMG Girlsway CONGRATS!!!!! So happy for you!!!!!

[Noemi2017]

Incredible happy for u Girlsway. I really believed it was girl. U deserve it, enjoy shopping pink:kiss::XX::babyf::

[hannahptrussell]

Hey ABC. Oh Clomid with a cold, so joyful. Meh. My bbt is staying high and it looks like 4 dpo today. So that is great news. Not feeling much of anything. Just being patient in the waiting.

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[sunstars]

Congratulations, girlsway! What a great news!

[kittendreams]

Congratulations girlsway what amazing news! Enjoy xx

[hannahptrussell]

Girlsway!!!!! So very happy for you!


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[kittendreams]

Hey girls!
Cd7 for me today and no side effects from clomid yet.
I think I will start opks on cd10 my temps are all over the place from broken sleep from ds2 so my chart looks crazy right now lol.

I'm going to try to link my chart when I get a chance later.

Anyone due for testing yet?

Fx this is everyone's month girls and we see some little valentines bubs next year!

[kikurose]

Woooohooooo! Congrats GirlSway!!!!!!

[Girlswaylondon]

Thank you so much you lovely ladies! Xx

[kikurose]

CD 7 today. Will start OPK testing at CD 10 I think also, so on Thursday. Funny how the first 2 weeks go so fast hahaha.

[kittendreams]

So true Kikurose and the last two go soooo slow!

[mummy2boys]

Girlsway, that’s amazing! So pleased for you [emoji177]
Abc sinus headaches are the worst. Hope you are feeling better soon.
Hgmama, the job thing is tricky isn’t it? I am not enjoying my job at all at the moment but have been putting off looking for another as wouldn’t want to get a new job then end up going off on maternity. Feels like life is on hold whilst we wait. Yes I agree with you about smep, I wouldn’t have the energy! DH def would though [emoji85]
Hannah this tww is taking a long time isn’t it? When do you think you will test? My temp shot up today but it’s really hot here ( for once!) and I also had quite a bit to drink yesterday at a barbecue so I’m thinking it’s not very accurate. It seems like most other people are waiting to o, is there anyone else in the tww?


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[ABC.2606]

Hello Abc, how r u? Im cd5. Cant u take Femara? Last cycle i had so little cm like never before in my life. Today is scan of Girlsway, im very curious:)

I don't know my docs have never mentioned Femara. I think Clomid is working ok for me though so I'm fine continuing with that for now.

Looks like you have gotten some good advice from atomic - I really really hope this cycle is successful for you!!!!

[ABC.2606]

HGMama - good luck on your interview!! Hope it all works out for you! As far as frequency I'm doing 1 attempt at +OPK, and then E4D until O is confirmed (as sometimes I have a delay in O after +OPK). We BD-d unprotected yesterday and will not do so again until OPK is positive :) We did things that way in January and it worked so going to try it again.

WOW there are 4 of us on CD7?!! So funny!! Going to be an exciting next few weeks on this board :)

Kitten glad you aren't having side effects with Clomid! I've never really noticed much either, except maybe a little more acne.

Hannah and Mummy both of your charts look great!!! Can't wait for you to start testing!!!!

[Throwaway_panther]

HGMama - good luck on your interview!! Hope it all works out for you! As far as frequency I'm doing 1 attempt at +OPK, and then E4D until O is confirmed (as sometimes I have a delay in O after +OPK). We BD-d unprotected yesterday and will not do so again until OPK is positive :) We did things that way in January and it worked so going to try it again.

WOW there are 4 of us on CD7?!! So funny!! Going to be an exciting next few weeks on this board :)

Kitten glad you aren't having side effects with Clomid! I've never really noticed much either, except maybe a little more acne.

Hannah and Mummy both of your charts look great!!! Can't wait for you to start testing!!!!

Ahh, are you trying this cycle ABC?! Crossing my fingers for you!!!

[ABC.2606]

Ahh, are you trying this cycle ABC?! Crossing my fingers for you!!!

Yea after our little "oopsies"/"close call" last cycle I decided eh whatever let's try. DH is really ready to start again too - more so than me. Having a lot of feelings/thoughts about everything though. Can't believe I've been at this whole process for almost 14 months now with 3 lost babies and still no closer to my little girl. I've had lots of pity parties lately LOL :( But you know how hard it is!!!!

Speaking of which how are you?? I wonder often how you're doing but don't want to bug you asking too often!! Any new symptoms? Did you schedule your first appt?

[Pbn3]

Huge congratulations girlswaylondon [emoji322][emoji322][emoji322] you must be beside yourself with excitement [emoji3][emoji179]

[gafan]

Congratulations girlsway!!!!!

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[kikurose]

Morning Ladies! At least its morning for me. I'm CD7 and think ill start opk-ing at CD10. This is all assuming that my brown spotting was CD1... which of course I could have been wrong. Only time will tell.
DH and I are also being affected by the allergies. DH is taking ALOT of allergy medicine so I wonder how that affects semen and sperm quality.
I've got a job advancement interview this afternoon. Same job but trying to get on a specialized team. If I got the job, it would require going to night shift (3x12 hrs / week). I got pregnant on nights with my son so i know it wont mess with me too much but i was unable to temp and opk consistently. Also, Im super worried that starting a new position and possibly being disabled from being so sick from hyperemesis will be horrible.
Well thats what is going on here...
Everyone- what frequency of one attempt are you going to try? I was just reading about SMEP and that sounds horribly stressful. I totally cant dtd that often. Neither can DH.

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Hope everything sorts out for you HG mama. I think we are actually going to try a variation on SMEP. DH is always fine with more attempts than less, lol. But yeah, I'm kinda exhausted thinking about it, but hopefully will find lots of ways to make it fun!

[Girlswaylondon]

Pbn im in absolute shock! I expected boy and had come to terms with it!!

Just need to see all my tww ladies with bfps and my life will be complete! :D

[Noemi2017]

Thx u Abc, i pray clomid helps u and this cycle is successful:fingers:

[Noemi2017]

Girlsway we shared our ttc months and finally your dreams come true. I am veryyyyy happy for u, yesterday i was smiling all day from your news:HH::hug2: in few months u will hold your baby girl:XX:

[Girlswaylondon]

You are so sweet Noemi you will make me cry!! <3

[HGmama]

So i basically did this for fun and to get a baseline on where I am. Expected a very light LH strip. WTH??? This time it definitely isnt hcg affecting the LH strip. It was FMU, but not super concentrated at all. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180508/3ef6f10da253dd4be47a2bbf544a6243.jpg

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[ABC.2606]

HG - Whoa that looks positive!! Maybe that brown spotting wasn't AF then and you're just now ovulating after the m/c? CD8 would seem like too early to get a +OPK... Is that possible? Are you guys going to to get an attempt in then just in case?

[Eighme]

Is anyone else doing E4D/E5D? Is it recommended for a girl sway to do E5D like Monday and Saturday, or is it Monday/Friday and E4D would be like Monday/Thursday.

I just can't keep up with work, my toddler, and TTC with the OPKS be so I'm hoping to still sway girl as much as possible with the one attempt, but trying the ED method. I'm just not sure which is more pink friendly.

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[Girlswaylondon]

Eighme if it helps at all I did e4d so mon-thurs

[Eighme]

Eighme if it helps at all I did e4d so mon-thurs


Thanks, Girlsway! That's definitely helpful!

[Noemi2017]

Hello Eighme, im doing e4d coz 1 attempt didnt work for me.

[ABC.2606]

Eighme I think a Monday/Saturday pattern would be very low odds of conception if you ovulated later in the week before the Saturday attempt. From what I've read most sperm only live up to 72 hours which is why I think a Monday/Thursday pattern has better odds of conception. Monday/Friday would be a little "pinker" maybe but again, lower odds of conception depending on the day you O. I think lately most of the ladies on here are doing the Mon/Thurs (every 72 hours or so) pattern.

[Eighme]

Thanks for your input ladies! I appreciate it!

[HGmama]

So i think its a true positive opk because now im having some pains in my right lower side 12 hours later. So now that im working, ill need to get all sexy.. not! My last one attempt in january i was sick... so not sexy!

As for attempt, I intended on doing E4D like every 96 hours. It worked in January. I had a o-3 attempt that i conceived with.

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[HealthyGirl]

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[gafan]

Good luck HGmama!
So i think its a true positive opk because now im having some pains in my right lower side 12 hours later. So now that im working, ill need to get all sexy.. not! My last one attempt in january i was sick... so not sexy!

As for attempt, I intended on doing E4D like every 96 hours. It worked in January. I had a o-3 attempt that i conceived with.

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[HGmama]

Thanks gafan and Hi HealthyGirl. I see you have been around here a few years back. Are you back for more TTC fun?

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[ABC.2606]

So I had a little EWCM this morning (it's more wet now) and got this line on a Wondfo opk. Obviously not positive yet but darker than I'm used to seeing on CD9! Atomic says Clomid can cause false positive OPKs for 3 days after finishing it so maybe that's why. Wondering though if I'll O earlier this cycle....

I have a follicle ultrasound on Friday so that will tell us more I guess! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180509/55afbe3a37d28b5a10f6c27cfbd2b851.jpg

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[HGmama]

Interesting. My uneducated mind is voting clomid side effect since atomic is truly an expert on this stuff.

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[ABC.2606]

Interesting. My uneducated mind is voting clomid side effect since atomic is truly an expert on this stuff.

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Yea I think it's that too. I also did another one this afternoon and it was way lighter... The pee was more diluted, but still, kinda weird. Just going to keep watching and see what it does the next couple of days, but I'm guessing the Friday ultrasound will tell me if I'm getting close.

[atomic sagebrush]

So I had a little EWCM this morning (it's more wet now) and got this line on a Wondfo opk. Obviously not positive yet but darker than I'm used to seeing on CD9! Atomic says Clomid can cause false positive OPKs for 3 days after finishing it so maybe that's why. Wondering though if I'll O earlier this cycle....

I have a follicle ultrasound on Friday so that will tell us more I guess! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180509/55afbe3a37d28b5a10f6c27cfbd2b851.jpg

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ABC, if you do a quick google search you can verify this as fact or just read this thread here for a sample Does taking Clomid affect ovulation predictor test results? | Amazing Pregnancy (http://amazingpregnancy.com/pregnancy-articles/509-html.html). You're not even supposed to do OPK with Clomid prior to that point because it's impossible for your body to ovulate that quickly after stopping the Clomid. You literally can't stop Clomid CD 7 and then have surged and Oed by CD 9/10 because Clomid stops that process.

[atomic sagebrush]

So I had a little EWCM this morning (it's more wet now) and got this line on a Wondfo opk. Obviously not positive yet but darker than I'm used to seeing on CD9! Atomic says Clomid can cause false positive OPKs for 3 days after finishing it so maybe that's why. Wondering though if I'll O earlier this cycle....

I have a follicle ultrasound on Friday so that will tell us more I guess! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180509/55afbe3a37d28b5a10f6c27cfbd2b851.jpg

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ABC, if you do a quick google search you can verify this as fact or just read this thread here for a sample Does taking Clomid affect ovulation predictor test results? | Amazing Pregnancy (http://amazingpregnancy.com/pregnancy-articles/509-html.html). You're not even supposed to do OPK with Clomid prior to that point because it's impossible for your body to ovulate that quickly after stopping the Clomid. You literally can't stop Clomid CD 7 and then have surged and Oed by CD 9/10 because Clomid stops that process.

[ABC.2606]

ABC, if you do a quick google search you can verify this as fact or just read this thread here for a sample Does taking Clomid affect ovulation predictor test results? | Amazing Pregnancy (http://amazingpregnancy.com/pregnancy-articles/509-html.html). You're not even supposed to do OPK with Clomid prior to that point because it's impossible for your body to ovulate that quickly after stopping the Clomid. You literally can't stop Clomid CD 7 and then have surged and Oed by CD 9/10 because Clomid stops that process.

Oh ok - gotcha. I totally believed you on the false positive thing too, just thought it was weird to have that dark of a line already, combined with the odd amount of EWCM I had this morning. My cycles have always been RIDICULOUSLY consistent - even with Clomid, swaying, miscarriages, etc., so it would be very unlikely for me to ovulate that much earlier than normal anyways. Maybe I'm just more on edge this cycle since last cycle I ovulated late and my cycle was longer than normal - which is I'm pretty sure the first time in years that that's happened! I guess that was the effect of the last miscarriage though. It takes A LOT to throw my cycles off!!

[HGmama]

That's only two days away, ABC.
I had an above coverline temp this am and an equally dark line again today. I'm just baffled at where i am in my so called cycle. The only thing i can possibly consider is fact that I've had a history of short cycles. When i was twelve I had 18-21 days cycles and went on birth control to control cycle length since it was disruptive to my preteen life. I had times before marriage and in between relationships where i went off birth control and reverted back to a short cycle, if i remember right it was 20-25 days.
But I'll be honest, I haven't been swaying hardly at all so if I get pregnant we'll really being putting the one attempt theory to a test.
Atomic- any thoughts on me?

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[atomic sagebrush]

Oh ok - gotcha. I totally believed you on the false positive thing too, just thought it was weird to have that dark of a line already, combined with the odd amount of EWCM I had this morning. My cycles have always been RIDICULOUSLY consistent - even with Clomid, swaying, miscarriages, etc., so it would be very unlikely for me to ovulate that much earlier than normal anyways. Maybe I'm just more on edge this cycle since last cycle I ovulated late and my cycle was longer than normal - which is I'm pretty sure the first time in years that that's happened! I guess that was the effect of the last miscarriage though. It takes A LOT to throw my cycles off!!

No not at all, girl! You guys gotta look out for number one and it is totally fine to prefer to have a second opinion, LOL. It's actually a big part of why I try to stay out of these threads for the most part but I happened to see the post come through and I knew it would be super easy for you to check that for your own peace of mind. :)

[atomic sagebrush]

Oh ok - gotcha. I totally believed you on the false positive thing too, just thought it was weird to have that dark of a line already, combined with the odd amount of EWCM I had this morning. My cycles have always been RIDICULOUSLY consistent - even with Clomid, swaying, miscarriages, etc., so it would be very unlikely for me to ovulate that much earlier than normal anyways. Maybe I'm just more on edge this cycle since last cycle I ovulated late and my cycle was longer than normal - which is I'm pretty sure the first time in years that that's happened! I guess that was the effect of the last miscarriage though. It takes A LOT to throw my cycles off!!

No not at all, girl! You guys gotta look out for number one and it is totally fine to prefer to have a second opinion, LOL. It's actually a big part of why I try to stay out of these threads for the most part but I happened to see the post come through and I knew it would be super easy for you to check that for your own peace of mind. :)

[atomic sagebrush]

That's only two days away, ABC.
I had an above coverline temp this am and an equally dark line again today. I'm just baffled at where i am in my so called cycle. The only thing i can possibly consider is fact that I've had a history of short cycles. When i was twelve I had 18-21 days cycles and went on birth control to control cycle length since it was disruptive to my preteen life. I had times before marriage and in between relationships where i went off birth control and reverted back to a short cycle, if i remember right it was 20-25 days.
But I'll be honest, I haven't been swaying hardly at all so if I get pregnant we'll really being putting the one attempt theory to a test.
Atomic- any thoughts on me?

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Can you give me a brief recap of what is going on so I don't have to go back and track down your other posts? I just happened to see ABC's question come in and hit it but I don't usually follow everything in the support groups. :)

[HGmama]

Atomic-
Sure!
Conceived on 2nd month TTC in January. BFP on 2/4. Found out at 10&4 that our baby's heart stopped at 8&6 ish, and had a d&c on 3/26 (11&0 gestation). Genetics came back XO (turner syndrome). Bled on day 0, day 6, and day 10 post of surgery. Hpt still positive, so hcg levels were drawn. 105 on 4/11 and 33 on 4/18. No more levels drawn. Got ok'd to resume TTC. Had brown spotting to light bleeding on 5/1 for about 6 hours. Was optimistically hoping that was CD1 for me. Yesterday CD8, took a hpt and opk for fun and looked like this. Equally dark opk today. Having some lower quadrant pain, right yesterday and today left. Temp climbing but dont have a long history of tracking lately. Hardly any CM. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180510/a627cb43aca8676c24f0a25cb396edae.jpg

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[gafan]

I swayed girl and had a boy, so I am giving it one last try!
Thanks gafan and Hi HealthyGirl. I see you have been around here a few years back. Are you back for more TTC fun?

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[gafan]

Getting close. Neg OPK yesterday afternoon and evening. My attempt will be today or tomorrow. Then we're going to E4D. Anyone else waiting for O?

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[Eighme]

Waiting for O! I'm just doing the E4D method this time around, but we are starting next week!

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[hannahptrussell]

Sitting on 7dpo. I’ve got my normal tww stuff going on. I’ve never understood how women could distinguish between normal tww stuff & “I might be pregnant” stuff. I’m super emotional. Cried over something so dumb last night that my husband laughed out loud at me. So untypical of me. But it was instantly emotional for me. So that would be my only out of norm. 7dpo is my weird point in the tww. It’s too early to test but you really just want to start testing.


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[atomic sagebrush]

HG so sorry for your loss. :heart:

I would have you on e4d in this situation. I would definitely have attempt now but from here on in, until things normalize, I suspect you'd be best off doing e4d (and if this feels too nervewracking, you can extend it a day and do it in the Monday/Friday pattern or even longer and do like one attempt a week. Your odds of conception would not be sky high but it would for sure be one attempt.

We just can't know where you are in the cycle based on any of this because it's just not possible without more info. The only other option would be to get in for bloodwork, although I suspect you've probably had quite enough of that.

[Eighme]

Sitting on 7dpo. I’ve got my normal tww stuff going on. I’ve never understood how women could distinguish between normal tww stuff & “I might be pregnant” stuff. I’m super emotional. Cried over something so dumb last night that my husband laughed out loud at me. So untypical of me. But it was instantly emotional for me. So that would be my only out of norm. 7dpo is my weird point in the tww. It’s too early to test but you really just want to start testing.


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Hannah, I have the same proboelm. I thought I was pregnant last month due to MAJOR hormonal issues, pinching in my ovary (never had before), and awful breast pain. I got one positive pregnancy test, and then all negatives after that so I'm not sure what happened there because AF came as usual. Last cycle was a really wonky cycle for me and now I am hyper aware of any minor change in my body due to this.

[kittendreams]

I'm waiting for o too.. I'm cd10 after taking clomid cd3-7 so when should I start opks? Today?

[kittendreams]

Sitting on 7dpo. I’ve got my normal tww stuff going on. I’ve never understood how women could distinguish between normal tww stuff & “I might be pregnant” stuff. I’m super emotional. Cried over something so dumb last night that my husband laughed out loud at me. So untypical of me. But it was instantly emotional for me. So that would be my only out of norm. 7dpo is my weird point in the tww. It’s too early to test but you really just want to start testing.


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I feel for you Hannah the tww can be brutal on your emotions.
Fx you get a bfp in the next couple of days xx

[mummy2boys]

Hannah, I’m 7dpo too! What day are you testing?


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[Pbn3]

Good luck ladies!!!

Kittendreams yes you could start today but be aware if it's darkish that it may fade out before coming back to a pos.

[atomic sagebrush]

Good luck ladies!!!

Kittendreams yes you could start today but be aware if it's darkish that it may fade out before coming back to a pos.

:agree: thanks PBN, you're the greatest!

[HGmama]

Thanks atomic. We've doing between every 72-96 hours depending on mood. We dtd on that first positive opk on CD8 because it had been 5 days due to mood and not thinking i could possibly be ovulating soon. Its a possibility I ovulated today because my opk was just slightly lighter. I guess we'll see with temps and time.... I looked back and I had a past cycle that I ovulated this early according to temps and fertility friend.
Oh and nothing scares a girl into buying some LE foods than a possibility of already ruining a sway. So chugging the iced coffee and picked up some pork. I'm usually a very red meat girl.

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[gafan]

Yeah, I get it. At 7 or 8dpo it is hard to wait.
Sitting on 7dpo. I’ve got my normal tww stuff going on. I’ve never understood how women could distinguish between normal tww stuff & “I might be pregnant” stuff. I’m super emotional. Cried over something so dumb last night that my husband laughed out loud at me. So untypical of me. But it was instantly emotional for me. So that would be my only out of norm. 7dpo is my weird point in the tww. It’s too early to test but you really just want to start testing.


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[Pbn3]

Mummy2boys I like how your chart is looking but it had me fooled last month so will continue to watch the next few days temps. What dpo will you test?

Noemi looking forward to this cycle and o in a week or so! Fx the small changes you do make a big difference [emoji173]

Emshe are you still following along here? Do you think you're 4dpo or 1dpo? If Wednesday and Thursdays temps were taken earlier (open circles) then there's a fair chance that maybe you are 4dpo... so looking possible you're oing same day as pos opk [emoji848] Can you remind again why you weren't trying this cycle? I think you were really close to not trying anymore after such a long hard journey but for some reason I thought you were doing one more cycle...

Gafan that's quite a spike in temp but looks like you experienced similar last cycle (and same day [emoji50]) prior to o. Wont be long now! How's the opks looking?

Kikurose all the best for this cycle! Are you doing e4d (72 hour version) or smep? I *think* you were considering smep?

Abc sitting here impatiently twiddling my thumbs waiting waiting...... [emoji352] cant wait to watch your chart [emoji102] All the best dear lady [emoji173] I have so much hope for you [emoji120]

Hannah I'm so impatient for you to start testing!!!! What dpo will you start? Fx fx fx!! Your chart is looking good!

[Pbn3]

Thanks atomic. We've doing between every 72-96 hours depending on mood. We dtd on that first positive opk on CD8 because it had been 5 days due to mood and not thinking i could possibly be ovulating soon. Its a possibility I ovulated today because my opk was just slightly lighter. I guess we'll see with temps and time.... I looked back and I had a past cycle that I ovulated this early according to temps and fertility friend.
Oh and nothing scares a girl into buying some LE foods than a possibility of already ruining a sway. So chugging the iced coffee and picked up some pork. I'm usually a very red meat girl.

Sent from my SM-G955U using TapatalkHgmama have everything crossed for you [emoji120][emoji120][emoji120] can you post a link to your chart please?

[Pbn3]

Eighme where are you at in your cycle?

[Pbn3]

Kittendreams do you chart? Can you post a link if you do? Would love to stalk [emoji6][emoji102]

[HGmama]

Hgmama have everything crossed for you [emoji120][emoji120][emoji120] can you post a link to your chart please?I keep trying to put it in my signature but tapatalk is being crazy this week. Im actually having to sign out and re sign in to post anything.
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[Pbn3]

That is strange?! Hope it fixes for you soon! Have you tried uninstalling and reinstalling the app?

[Pbn3]

Just seen its in your signature [emoji23]

Aaaaaand just seen it's actually not.... brain is fried atm [emoji30]

[emshe]

Ha Pbn I must have been in tune! Just thought I’d check in & saw your post. Unfortunately yesterday seems to have been o day I feel, CD23! Late huh! Be interesting to see when AF shows up.

We had a perfectly time PROTECTED attempt [emoji23] I almost said hell let’s just go for it but couldn’t bring myself to... we did have attempts at end of April when opks were looking almost positive. Think my body tried but just didn’t get there. Shame. As I didn’t want to ttc in May- it’s just me being weird about the whole Chinese calendar thing (forehead slap)

June and July ov dates I’ll likely be back, with clomid hoping upon hope we get lucky because it’s really taken a toll. Hubby asked last night we’re done now aren’t we, even though we discussed the June July attempts whilst we were away. Guess I’ll be forced to cross the path when July is over.

I am so keen to see where everyone’s at. I hope it’s all free sailing towards bfp’s!!!!!????
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[HGmama]

Just seen its in your signature [emoji23]

Aaaaaand just seen it's actually not.... brain is fried atm [emoji30]Haha you're funny! I haven't tried un & reinstalling. If i continue to have problems, ill try.
Another drop in temp today, but FF gave me crosshairs. I'm starting to think my body is just needing lots more time to recover from MMC. I'll probably just stick to e4d like atomic said to and really start to try at the LE diet. I'll regret my diet choices it if I get a boy, but still just want a healthy baby too.

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[Pbn3]

Good idea to stick to e4d as you may not have oed yet. I know of two ladies in the last year that got multiple pos opks (real proper pos's too) at two to three different stages on their cycle and from several days to over a week apart (negative tests in between).... cd8 would be really really early to o. So you only had one day of light bleeding and one day medium bleeding the af prior?? Could be that you're not even cd8 but cd 40 something in which case would make more sense if o did happen. What are your other signs like? Did you have fertile cm that dried up? O pains?

[gafan]

Pbn,
Yes, I had a spike CD16 last cycle.
Opks have faint second line but not near positive yet. Been testing afternoon and evening for a few days. Yesterday's afternoon reading was later than usual, at 3pm I think. Few fluids for 4hrs before that. Got a fade in like this last time with clear positive on CD18. If not clear positive today (CD17) would you suggest attempt tonight or tomorrow night? This will be attempt month 4.
Plan is for E4D moving forward but this cycle I prefer to wait for positive OPK to start.
Is it possible that am opk could be negative at 7 or 9pm one day and positive at 1pm the next day but that by 10pm that positive night the attempt is too late?
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[HGmama]

Good idea to stick to e4d as you may not have oed yet. I know of two ladies in the last year that got multiple pos opks (real proper pos's too) at two to three different stages on their cycle and from several days to over a week apart (negative tests in between).... cd8 would be really really early to o. So you only had one day of light bleeding and one day medium bleeding the af prior?? Could be that you're not even cd8 but cd 40 something in which case would make more sense if o did happen. What are your other signs like? Did you have fertile cm that dried up? O pains?O pains, but I'm having like none, ZERO, CM. So yeah, I might be doing the whole multiple LH surges. Ive only had that brown spotting since my last hcg quant of 33 on 4/18. I'm just frustrated that there's no predictability, no way of knowing. If I focus on this, I'm not focused on not having my baby.

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[mummy2boys]

I honestly am the unluckiest person for getting false positives!! I’m only 8dpo but a pee on a stick addict so did one earlier and a dark pink line came up instantly! I was so excited! I did another to check and completely white. How can that be??? Not even a cheap test either. Grrrrrrr. Anyway, I took it out of the case to inspect closely [emoji23] and it’s now only the tiniest of lines. I really should learn not to test early [emoji85]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180511/6e86213fd50d25747d966b220c9fd3fb.jpg


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[Eighme]

Eighme where are you at in your cycle?I am on day 3 after AF! We are doing E4D this cycle!

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[Eighme]

I honestly am the unluckiest person for getting false positives!! I’m only 8dpo but a pee on a stick addict so did one earlier and a dark pink line came up instantly! I was so excited! I did another to check and completely white. How can that be??? Not even a cheap test either. Grrrrrrr. Anyway, I took it out of the case to inspect closely [emoji23] and it’s now only the tiniest of lines. I really should learn not to test early [emoji85]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180511/6e86213fd50d25747d966b220c9fd3fb.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkMummy that definitely looks positive! But it does seem a little early for testing! Sending BFP's your way and hoping it's your month!

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[Verena]

I honestly am the unluckiest person for getting false positives!! I’m only 8dpo but a pee on a stick addict so did one earlier and a dark pink line came up instantly! I was so excited! I did another to check and completely white. How can that be??? Not even a cheap test either. Grrrrrrr. Anyway, I took it out of the case to inspect closely [emoji23] and it’s now only the tiniest of lines. I really should learn not to test early [emoji85]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180511/6e86213fd50d25747d966b220c9fd3fb.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkMummy was it the same pee? This line is sooo dark! [emoji44]

6c8b58 Ovulation charts on FertilityFriend.com (http://fertilityfriend.com/home/6c8b58/)

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[mummy2boys]

Thanks ladies but it’s def negative, yeah it was the same pee, the only difference is one I dipped and one I peed straight on lol. I know it’s too early anyway really so will keep my hopes up for a few days!


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[kikurose]

Hi! I've been out with a nasty tummy bug, which elevated my temps, which was the least worst part of it. I think I'm on the other side of it now though.

We are doing kinda SMEP. My stomach bug didn't help (we missed CD 10) and I'm worried he's going to get it right when it's time. I'm on CD 11 today and expect my LH surge over the weekend if not Monday.

Now to go catch up with all the posts I missed!

[gafan]

Hi! I've been out with a nasty tummy bug, which elevated my temps, which was the least worst part of it. I think I'm on the other side of it now though.

We are doing kinda SMEP. My stomach bug didn't help (we missed CD 10) and I'm worried he's going to get it right when it's time. I'm on CD 11 today and expect my LH surge over the weekend if not Monday.

Now to go catch up with all the posts I missed!Sorry to hear you were sick!

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[atomic sagebrush]

Thanks atomic. We've doing between every 72-96 hours depending on mood. We dtd on that first positive opk on CD8 because it had been 5 days due to mood and not thinking i could possibly be ovulating soon. Its a possibility I ovulated today because my opk was just slightly lighter. I guess we'll see with temps and time.... I looked back and I had a past cycle that I ovulated this early according to temps and fertility friend.
Oh and nothing scares a girl into buying some LE foods than a possibility of already ruining a sway. So chugging the iced coffee and picked up some pork. I'm usually a very red meat girl.

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You can't tell if you've ovulated based on your OPK getting lighter - that's not how it works. You can have your OPK go negative and not have ovulated yet, or you can have it stay positive for a day or more after ovulation. I had actually just written a pretty thorough explanation in another thread, I'll copy it below:

An analogy I like to use to help people explain what surging/OPK really is....

The LH surge is NOT ovulation, it doesn't make you ovulate, it's just like this signal your body sends to itself to say "ok everything is in place, let's ovulate at some point pretty soon here". It's as if your boss came to your office and stuck a post-it on your door that said "Call Cleveland by Friday". The Post It doesn't make you call Cleveland, and it isn't instantaneous. It's just a signal. (the post it note signifies the positive OPK)

You could see that note, come in, and call Cleveland right away. (this would be akin to having a surge and Oing all right in a row very quickly)

Or you could ignore the note for a couple days, leave it on your door, but still call Cleveland right away (this would be akin to having a positive OPK for a couple days even tho you already ovulated)

Or, you could take down the note right away but not call Cleveland and just remember to do it later (your OPK goes negative, but you haven't ovulated yet)

Or, you could leave the note up for many days and then not call Cleveland until the very last minute (having many days of positive OPK that culminates in ovulation)

Or you could take down the note, throw it in the trash, and never call Cleveland (so your ovulation is delayed or stopped)

You could even have your boss mean to put up the post it note but forget, or maybe you don't see it or it falls off or whatever (you never get a positive OPK because the strips are defective or your urine is diluted or you miss a day of testing)

The point is, the act of ovulation and the surge are connected but aren't cause and effect. The OPK surge doesn't make you ovulate, it signals to this other body part (your ovary aka the worker in question) that ovulation is desired and so the worker/ovary needs to do its job and call Cleveland/pop out that egg but it does that on its own timeline to a very great extent. All the pos OPK is, is a post it note from on high that tells you do perform a task but leaves the when, up to you or your ovary to decide. So you can have a pos opk that goes negative but still have not ovulated, you can have a pos OPK that goes on for many days and have already ovulated, you can have days and days of positive OPK and have Oed at the very start of them or not till the very end of them or smack dab in the middle, you can have even false positives (you get pos OPK but never O) or false negatives (you O without ever getting a pos OPK)

[atomic sagebrush]

Pbn,
Yes, I had a spike CD16 last cycle.
Opks have faint second line but not near positive yet. Been testing afternoon and evening for a few days. Yesterday's afternoon reading was later than usual, at 3pm I think. Few fluids for 4hrs before that. Got a fade in like this last time with clear positive on CD18. If not clear positive today (CD17) would you suggest attempt tonight or tomorrow night? This will be attempt month 4.
Plan is for E4D moving forward but this cycle I prefer to wait for positive OPK to start.
Is it possible that am opk could be negative at 7 or 9pm one day and positive at 1pm the next day but that by 10pm that positive night the attempt is too late?
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It's possible but the vast majority of the time that would be perfect timing.

[gafan]

Positive for me, so attempt is tonight. Funny thing is my husband has been seriously getting on my nerves... not sure I want sex or another baby with him anytime soon. I am not going to miss this chance though!39480

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[Noemi2017]

Good luck for tonight;)

[atomic sagebrush]

Good luck Gafan! :cheer:

[HGmama]

You can't tell if you've ovulated based on your OPK getting lighter - that's not how it works. You can have your OPK go negative and not have ovulated yet, or you can have it stay positive for a day or more after ovulation. I had actually just written a pretty thorough explanation in another thread, I'll copy it below:

An analogy I like to use to help people explain what surging/OPK really is....

The LH surge is NOT ovulation, it doesn't make you ovulate, it's just like this signal your body sends to itself to say "ok everything is in place, let's ovulate at some point pretty soon here". It's as if your boss came to your office and stuck a post-it on your door that said "Call Cleveland by Friday". The Post It doesn't make you call Cleveland, and it isn't instantaneous. It's just a signal. (the post it note signifies the positive OPK)

You could see that note, come in, and call Cleveland right away. (this would be akin to having a surge and Oing all right in a row very quickly)

Or you could ignore the note for a couple days, leave it on your door, but still call Cleveland right away (this would be akin to having a positive OPK for a couple days even tho you already ovulated)

Or, you could take down the note right away but not call Cleveland and just remember to do it later (your OPK goes negative, but you haven't ovulated yet)

Or, you could leave the note up for many days and then not call Cleveland until the very last minute (having many days of positive OPK that culminates in ovulation)

Or you could take down the note, throw it in the trash, and never call Cleveland (so your ovulation is delayed or stopped)

You could even have your boss mean to put up the post it note but forget, or maybe you don't see it or it falls off or whatever (you never get a positive OPK because the strips are defective or your urine is diluted or you miss a day of testing)

The point is, the act of ovulation and the surge are connected but aren't cause and effect. The OPK surge doesn't make you ovulate, it signals to this other body part (your ovary aka the worker in question) that ovulation is desired and so the worker/ovary needs to do its job and call Cleveland/pop out that egg but it does that on its own timeline to a very great extent. All the pos OPK is, is a post it note from on high that tells you do perform a task but leaves the when, up to you or your ovary to decide. So you can have a pos opk that goes negative but still have not ovulated, you can have a pos OPK that goes on for many days and have already ovulated, you can have days and days of positive OPK and have Oed at the very start of them or not till the very end of them or smack dab in the middle, you can have even false positives (you get pos OPK but never O) or false negatives (you O without ever getting a pos OPK)Thank you for that explanation. I did not know that at all. I hope to not have an anovulatory cycle, but really just get back to a normal cycle since its been 4 months since Ive had a true cycle.
Guess I'll start concentrating on attempting a LE diet.

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[Pbn3]

Mummy2boys that is a dark bfp to get on one test but not another with same pee??!! I'm scratching my head with this! I know they're expensive but I'd consider testing only with frers? I'll be waiting and hoping for some confirmation over the next few days! Fx fx fx!!

Gafan good luck! And I had to laugh when you said you werent sure you wanted to bd with dh or even have another baby with him [emoji23] I remember feeling that way many times during ttc, so angry at dh but still bded anyway even cranky [emoji23]. Men are painful sometimes [emoji30]

[Pbn3]

Kikurose a kinda smep may turn out better than a by the book smep anyway so don't stress at all about an extra day between bds. Just do what you's can on lead up to pos opk. Hope you're all better really soon.

[HealthyGirl]

Hi
I have 2 beautiful boys and wasn’t on planning on having anymore kids. I’m almost6 weeks pregnant. I’m not handling this news really well since I’m not sure if I can handle having a 3rd baby. I think the only thing that would make it better is if the baby was a girl. Besides having my doctor order a gender/genetic test is there any other reliable companies out there that do it at 9 weeks or before? I think my doctor likes to do it no sooner than 10 weeks.


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[Pbn3]

Hi healthy girl! I remember you from a loooong time ago! I'm pretty sure 10 weeks is the most accurate time for blood draw for gender (they take the sample from between 9-11 weeks from memory but if its too early you may need to get a repeat draw) and unfortunately any test that claims it can tell you earlier is false advertising. Hope you hear pink x

[kikurose]

Well looks like it’s go time!

Photo won’t attach but both OPKs (digi and cheapie) are positive!

[ABC.2606]

Good luck gafan and kikurose!!!!!

[gafan]

Gafan good luck! And I had to laugh when you said you werent sure you wanted to bd with dh or even have another baby with him [emoji23] I remember feeling that way many times during ttc, so angry at dh but still bded anyway even cranky [emoji23]. Men are painful sometimes [emoji30][/QUOTE]

Lol, Pbn. Yes, men can be quite challenging! His mood has improved so I am feeling better about attempting tonight.

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[Eighme]

Fingers crossed for a bunch of BFP's in the coming weeks.

Go catch those eggs, ladies!

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[wildlyluna]

Why did it take me this long to find this thread! I’m pretty sure I have ov , middle of this week. And I had so many questions and queries ( as you do! ) which have all been answered now. LOL
Anyway I hope it’s not too late to join in .
Good luck ladies x


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[Eighme]

Why did it take me this long to find this thread! I’m pretty sure I have ov , middle of this week. And I had so many questions and queries ( as you do! ) which have all been answered now. LOL
Anyway I hope it’s not too late to join in .
Good luck ladies x


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[Pbn3]

Woohoo for go time kikurose [emoji322][emoji322]

Hi and welcome hopeful! What dpo do you estimate you are and when do you plan on testing? Did you sway?

[Pbn3]

Looking forward to your update mummy2boys [emoji102][emoji102]

[kittendreams]

Good luck Gafan and kikurose!!!
Welcome hopeful fx for lots of bfps xx

[mummy2boys]

Bfn on frer this morning. I find frers really disheartening, has anyone noticed they get a lovely pink line as the pee is going down it and then after the 5 minutes it’s completely gone [emoji53]


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[Pbn3]

I'm sorry mummy2boys and that pink line you talk about is the dye moving across the test strip as far as I know. It will 'stick' to the test line area and become a line if hcg is detected. It's still early and you still have every chance xo

[wildlyluna]

Woohoo for go time kikurose [emoji322][emoji322]

Hi and welcome hopeful! What dpo do you estimate you are and when do you plan on testing? Did you sway?

Hi and thank you [emoji4]
I think I’m 3DPO .
I’m not sure when to test, maybe on the day AF is due. Maybe earlier if I feel the need haha !
Yes I swayed- girl. Have 3 gorgeous boys already.
I don’t have high hopes for this cycle, I’m sort of seeing it as a practice run. Just had a tubal reversal in April, and I turned 41 last week. So I’m suspect I’ll be hanging around a lot [emoji6]



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[HealthyGirl]

Hi healthy girl! I remember you from a loooong time ago! I'm pretty sure 10 weeks is the most accurate time for blood draw for gender (they take the sample from between 9-11 weeks from memory but if its too early you may need to get a repeat draw) and unfortunately any test that claims it can tell you earlier is false advertising. Hope you hear pink x

Hi Pbn3
Yes I was here on this forum 3 years ago. Never thought I would post here again.
Are you currently TTC?



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[hannahptrussell]

Welcome Healthy & Hopeful! Wishing you success!

I’m sitting at 9dpo. Took a test this morning and see a faint line. But barely visible to the naked eye. So I’m praying for a sticky one!!! This is it. My last tww ever. Praying for a baby at the end of it.


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[atomic sagebrush]

Hey, I did answer a couple q's in this thread I happened to spot but as a general rule I can't keep up with these threads - if you ever want my help just start a thread in the forums and I'll answer you there! :)

[mummy2boys]

Welcome hopeful and healthy girl [emoji112]
Hannah I have everything crossed for you, please let this be your sticky one!


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[Noemi2017]

Hannah:fingers:for bfp:pregnant:

[Pbn3]

Hannah can you post a pic?! How exciting!!!!!!! Fx so tight!!

[Pbn3]

Hi Pbn3
Yes I was here on this forum 3 years ago. Never thought I would post here again.
Are you currently TTC?



Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkHealthygirl, I'd given up ttc March last year and I fell pregnant from a random bd the following cycle. Had my dd in January this year [emoji4] I hang around to help answer or advise on what questions I'm able to and stalk charts lol.

[kittendreams]

Yay Hannah!!!

[emshe]

Just popped in to wish everyone a very happy Mother’s Day (not sure if it’s celebrated the same day everywhere but doesn’t matter you’re all doing an amazing job everyday!)

Hannah amazing!!!!! I will be hoping beyond hope it’s a sticky little bean for you


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[Eighme]

Yay Hannah!!

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[hannahptrussell]

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This is my afternoon 2 hr hold. I took a cheapie and got a really faint after 3 minutes so I took a FRER. It’s so hard to capture in photos...these elusive faint BFPs. It’s there without much tweaking though. Oh, I am praying that this is not another chemical. Stick, baby, stick!!! I am now constantly giving my body a pep talk to hold onto this bean! (In full disclosure, I also talked her through ovulation and implantation) Oh the things we do.


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[Eighme]

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This is my afternoon 2 hr hold. I took a cheapie and got a really faint after 3 minutes so I took a FRER. It’s so hard to capture in photos...these elusive faint BFPs. It’s there without much tweaking though. Oh, I am praying that this is not another chemical. Stick, baby, stick!!! I am now constantly giving my body a pep talk to hold onto this bean! (In full disclosure, I also talked her through ovulation and implantation) Oh the things we do.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI SEE IT! I SEE IT! [emoji122][emoji122][emoji122] STICK LITTLE BEAN, STICK!

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[Throwaway_panther]

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This is my afternoon 2 hr hold. I took a cheapie and got a really faint after 3 minutes so I took a FRER. It’s so hard to capture in photos...these elusive faint BFPs. It’s there without much tweaking though. Oh, I am praying that this is not another chemical. Stick, baby, stick!!! I am now constantly giving my body a pep talk to hold onto this bean! (In full disclosure, I also talked her through ovulation and implantation) Oh the things we do.


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Ahhh, I see it!!!! Stick and be healthy baby!!

[ABC.2606]

Hannah I see it too!!!!! YAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ABC.2606]

Just popped in to wish everyone a very happy Mother’s Day (not sure if it’s celebrated the same day everywhere but doesn’t matter you’re all doing an amazing job everyday!)

Hannah amazing!!!!! I will be hoping beyond hope it’s a sticky little bean for you


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Happy Mother's Day to you too, emshe!!!

[mummy2boys]

Ooh Hannah I can see it! I have everything crossed for you!🤞🤞
I’ve started spotting so am most likely out this month [emoji17]


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[gafan]

Thanks. And Happy Mother's Day, emshe!

[gafan]

Hannah, I hope this bean sticks! Talking her through could only help...

[ABC.2606]

Ooh Hannah I can see it! I have everything crossed for you!����
I’ve started spotting so am most likely out this month [emoji17]


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:( Mummy - ugh I'm sorry. This makes me so frustrated. I want a sticky bean for you SO much!!! How many DPO are you? Will keep my fingers crossed. I hate that this process can be so hard for some...

[kikurose]

HANNAH!!!! I seriously can never see squinters on here, BUT I TOTALLY SEE THAT!!!!!! Praying for a sticky bean for you!

Mummy, I'm hoping it's not AF. Really hoping its nothing.

[hannahptrussell]

Oh mummy, hoping that it’s not the start of AF for you! I was so bummed when I read that.


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[Eighme]

Mummy I'm hoping it isn't AF [emoji53]. Keeping you in my thoughts in the hopes that it isn't.

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[Pbn3]

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This is my afternoon 2 hr hold. I took a cheapie and got a really faint after 3 minutes so I took a FRER. It’s so hard to capture in photos...these elusive faint BFPs. It’s there without much tweaking though. Oh, I am praying that this is not another chemical. Stick, baby, stick!!! I am now constantly giving my body a pep talk to hold onto this bean! (In full disclosure, I also talked her through ovulation and implantation) Oh the things we do.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkWoohoo hannah!!!!! That is a fantastic line for 9dpo [emoji50] Congratulations!!!! So freaking happy for you [emoji126]!! Stick little bean stick!!! Cant wait to see more tests [emoji7]

[Pbn3]

Oh no mummy2boys [emoji22] this sucks so much [emoji17]

[mummy2boys]

Thanks ladies, I’m feeling pretty down I have to say. Another bfn this morning and a little more spotting. Does anyone have any advice? Anything else I can do to make it work next month? I’m already taking ubiquinol, b vitamins, folate. My diet is mostly vegetarian but I do eat chicken. DH won’t take any vitamins and also won’t get checked over and I can’t push him as he’s already not completely up for having another anyway. It’s just too hard! It was so easy having my boys!


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[Pbn3]

Mummy2boys I'd just keep on keeping on as hard as it is. You know you can get pregnant and now it's just a matter of right sperm meeting right egg. Unfortunately at our age it may take that bit longer. You are doing everything right and it will happen, I have so much faith it wiĺl [emoji173]