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Hi Netti! It's common to have a bit of midcycle spotting while BFing. I've had it in the beginning with 2 of my boys. If it continues to happen, I would get it checked out. Also, this can happen in anovulatory cycles, which are also common while BFing a young one.
How are things? Good to hear from you!
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Congrats ME MOM, fingers crossed for a healthy sticky bean for you.
AFM,
Tested again yesterday with a FRER and it was blank as usual. Went to get my confirmation blood work done this morning so I can stop my progesterone pills but the lab lost my paperwork. Now I will go tomorrow morning to get my levels checked which isn't a big deal because I think I am going to keep taking the progesterone pills a few extra days this week so it delays my next cycle since DH will be out of town the following weekend and I don't want to miss important attempts or possible IUI.
Thoughts on what to do next cycle as the combo cycle doesn't seem to be helping at all. I was thinking maybe just Femara or just Gonal F and giving that a shot this month. I did get 2 chemical pregnancies the 2 months I took just Femara this year before jumping to combo cycles so I think I might just try that this month. (Looking back through my charts it has been 6 months since I have had a BFP :(. Also oddly enough the last few months I have taken the Gonal F in my combo cycles I have not had any CM that I have noticed which worries me, although all my attempts around O I do you use PreSeed.
Me Mom
For the pineapple, did you just eat the core or did you slice a whole pineapple into 5 or 6 pieces and eat all of it? Can't hurt trying that this cycle for something different to try.
Tfahn good luck to you this cycle.
AFM- I'm trying not to symptom spot but I've been having some pulling/tugging low in my pelvis for about 2 days. Also, yesterday I had a feeling like a spider spinning a web deep on my left side.
Just wondering if this may be implantation? I'm 7DP0. No temp drop...just the pulling and spider web spinning feeling off and on yesterday.
With my previous pregnancy implantation was 6DPO. I had a big temp drop and spotting then. Not having that this time. 😒
Hi Netti! :)
Tfahn, are you taking aspirin? My RE said that baby aspirin can help when ttc. Maybe you should ask your doctor about that? FX for you!
MeanVeggieGal, it very well could be! FX!!!!
I had a temp drop today. I don't know what it is but I'm just not feeling very hopeful this cycle. I'm just kind of waiting for AF. I'm starting a new job tomorrow. Maybe the stress of that is making me feel more negative about ttc. I don't know. It's frustrating. I'm also in the process of selling my house, which seems to just be taking forever. I guess I'm just having a depressed/sad/mopey kind of day. :shrug:
Momamia4 Gl on the new position! Stress can definitely affect, a new job plus house selling is a lot on your plate. Gl with everything!
Mean veggie girl- that sounds promising! Some ladies here mentioned spider sensations as implantation.
I received my hcg levels and doc said implantation happened early, 3-4 dpo - it can happen.
Tfahn - I bought a whole, organic pineapple. Cleaned it thoroughly, slicing it horizontally so l had a core in each piece, along with the pineapple meat (which isn't a must but it's yummy and also a bit of bromelain). I saw a YouTube tutorial because lve never cut up a whole pineapple before lol
The biologist in me weighed the pieces so l knew it was an even amount through all the six days l ate it. I kept it in a tight Tupperware box deep in my fridge.
I by mistake started it on my o day though l was supposed to start 1dpo. You aren't supposed to eat during ovulation because it makes you more acidic but that could be OK for pink sways maybe.. Who knows.
The ladies on my kindara app really swear by this stuff, seems lots got bfps while doing this..
The thing l found out here on a multiple baby thread that bromelain might help sway twins! Causing eggs to split, don't know if this is backed up by research.. Not really aiming for twins.. Gulp lol
Gl and Fx!!
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Netti I had midcycle spotting every other month during bf. Maybe have it checked if you want, my doc said it's totally fine. Lots of luck!
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Thanks ME Mom, so 1 pineapple for all 6 days correct?
Momamia, I do take a baby aspirin everyday but figured trying the pineapple thing can't hurt. I'm turning 40 this week and need all the help I can get :)
Yes, one whole pineapple. I ate 120-150 grams of pineapple core and meat for those 6 days.
I started reading about it after an lVF doc told a friend of mine to try it for five days after insertion of the embryos.
Gl!
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Congratulations to those who got their bfp,
Xxforhubby how are things with you? still stalking and hoping to.hear you have a bfp x
Thanks ladies. Ill follow up with my tests and go from there.
Doing great XX back to work though 😝 but the little guy is doing great almost 4 months already 😭
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Congrats on your BFP ME MOM!!!!!
Here's a pink sway anecdote of the day:
I've been taking a fibre supplement for few months now. Today, I had a pretty heavy lunch. Before eating, out of habit I took the fibre. I took more than I usually do, in part because I skipped it yesterday and in part because it was a pretty fatty lunch.
Then halfway through lunch I got up to get DS a glass of water, saw my fibre supp on the counter, thought "Oh damn, I forgot." And took more. Double what I normally do, because I didn't use it yesterday and it's a pretty fatty meal. :omg:
So I took four times what I normally do and twice the recommended amount. To say that I'm feeling a bit uncomfortable would be a fair assessment. :D
Omg, foxtrotmama!!!! I'm sorry but I totally lol!!!! XD
Okay, so I haven't lurked or posted here in over 2 weeks, but we were traveling in Paris and Rome (excuses! I know). Congrats to all the BFPs, esp ME MOM and GirlieCat! Fx for everyone still hanging on (XX?) and hugs to those restarting the cycle.
My own update: I pretty much gave up on veggie diet while traveling because HELLO FOOD & WINE. However we did end up walking about 18km per day according to DH's pedometer app (don't know how much of that was in 60min+ cardio bursts, but my legs sure are sore). I didn't bring any OPKs for traveling but thought, what the heck, I'm due for a period and then I'll just temp and guess for first attempt! Period came early (annoying, but still 12 day luteal phase). Based on previous charts I've been O'ing about day 12 or 13 so thought day 11 would be perfect for our main attempt. Well then we ended up DTD day 8 but I still thought no problem (every 4 days, right?). The next morning (walking around the Vatican, no less) I got warm persistent back pain for about 2 hours, followed by a giant CRAMP the minute we left St. Peter's, which lasted about 120 seconds, then pretty much was over. All typical of my O pain...which I haven't had for months. I start getting kinda excited, like maybe I just won the lottery on timing. Sure enough there was a temp rise for the next two days...and then a huge DROP to the lowest temp of this cycle. And then temps went back up to that higher ground, we ended up NOT having time for an attempt on day 11 as planned because we exhausted ourselves walking around and drinking all over Rome and had to catch a flight the next day, and basically everything was a mess. So then, yesterday (I temped but didn't count it as accurate because of post-jet-lag) I'm confronted with a decent amount of EWCM and thinking, huh, maybe I didn't O yet. We DTD yesterday too and then this morning got a CRAZY high rise (98.7...I've never had a BBT so high in my life!). And today I have a persistent feverish headache. So maybe I'm just sick post-travel? Or did I just O yesterday, or was it last week? Mostly I'm just wondering how long I should wait to take a HPT, though I think I'm just going to wait until day one after next period is due, based on a 28 day cycle (which most of mine have been this year).
GirlieCat's "My Body Is A Wonderland" meme would fit in here, methinks.
So glad to have your back Swayentist! Your trip sounds amazing. I don't temp but I do know how frustrating it is to not know when you actually O'. Sounds like you have good attempts if it was earlier or now. So very FX for you.
Fox your fiber overload made me laugh and also feel bad for you. Hope it doesn't affect you too negatively.
Tfahn, I was going to do pineapple this cycle too. I read good things about it. Didn't hear the twin thing which is probably good I didn't know that or I might have overdosed on it since I love the idea of twins.
ME MOM glad your numbers came back strong. Hope you join us in the Due date thread.
So excited to see if we get a few more BFP in October.
FX!!!
Swayentist, when I was temping I ignored any results that happened when my sleep cycle was messed up. Jet lag can really mess with your Temps, both high and low, I found for probably a week.
Yay, ME MOM!!! Congratulations! :happy:
I agree with Girlecat, MadSwayentist. Your temps are probably wacky from travelling.
As for me, I'm on CD30 now. I'm pretty sure AF was due yesterday or maybe today, maybe tomorrow - who knows? I've been so tired I can barely move for days, and this morning I woke up gagging. I'm very clearly pregnant, although I still haven't tested. Had nightmares about miscarrying last night. I started my prenatal last night, too, and have eased into eating a super healthy diet. I'm feeling like I should test now, so I can make a prenatal appointment, but I'm still too scared. I know if the line isn't dark enough I'll freak out, and I'm trying to keep stress to a minimum right now.
I'm so so terrified. I've had two chemicals in a row before this (one in December before we were TTC and then one last cycle). :nails:
Wow Serenity it's great you are get pregnant quickly and l truly hope this one sticks and that the baby is as healthy as possible! Fingers crossed for you from afar!
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Congrats Serenity! I hope this is your sticky baby!
I couldn't wait anymore - tested - an immediate strong positive (not even using first morning urine!)
I'm not moving on to the due date threads yet, but I'm cautiously optimistic. :happy:
Congrats Serenity!
Congratulations! 😊
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Congratulations!
Amazing huge congrats!!
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O. M. G. Congrats Serenity!!! :)
Thanks all! I'm still terrified...I'm going to eat and rest as much as possible for the next while, and see what happens. I'll call for a prenatal appointment at the end of the week if all is still well. It's back to Harry Potter for me! :happy:
Congrats Serenity! :)
Huge congrats Serenity!
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[emoji166]One last pink sway in 2016[emoji166]
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It's official, another failed month for me :(
Guess I really need to get my behind in gear and lose some weight, I go great for a few days, maybe a week and then the diet seems to go down the drain. But it is looking more and more that I will need to do IVF if we want a 2nd child. I'll need to lose at least 20ish pounds before they will even consider the IVF, as they have a BMI limit, so I guess that is as good of a motivator as any. I will celebrate my 40th Birthday this weekend and after that I will hop on the clean eating wagon.
Huge hugs Tfahn! I'm hoping and praying that you get your sticky bean soon!
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Well ladies, I have an update! It looks like I'm going to ovulate within the next couple of days! I started testing with opks over the past week, since I have had BFNs. They were light, and then yesterday the opk looked almost positive. Today I got a positive opk! Don't worry, I'm not pregnant! I tested to be sure! I knew something was up when I took my temp this morning. I couldn't read the thermometer due to too much EWCM (I temp vaginally). Given our BD pattern, I'm going to try for SMEP. My DH is so confused by my cycle at this point, he may actually go for it! If it doesn't work out, I will BD tonight and tomorrow night.
I have a few things going for me: Clomid, I'm sick with a mild cold, DH has started drinking beer again (he started back up at the start of this cycle), and I am poised to O close to the new moon! With my boys, I always Oed around the full moon, and my DH never drank. Plus, I've always conceived from an early O or a normal O at CD15-17.
FX this works out for me!
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Thanks XXforhubby.
Fingers crossed for you, that is one long cycle so hopefully it means a really good egg for you.
Fingers crossed for you, XXforhubby! :happy:
HUGE congrats Serenity! I understand your fearful excitement. So happy for you!
tfahn, sorry it didn't work out. I think you have a great plan in place to lose weight in preparing for IVF. Weight loss is very good for fertility and I bet you won't even need the IVF because you will fall pregnant on your own. Good luck sticking with your diet or exercise.
XXforhubby- that is one wonky cycle but I bet that is a great sign. So happy you got a +OPK to tell you what is going on. I am so excited to see what the next two weeks brings for you. FX!!
Congratulations serenity, I hope this is your sticky healthy bean.
Good luck with your attempts xx, hopefully this is your month. I am hoping for a positive opk today as nearly positive yesterday so hopefully I can get DH onb:sad:oard for an attempt tonight. No luck last night so it will be just the one attempt for me again this month if I even get that.
I am sorry tfahn, I hope you can lose the weight you need to do Ivf or even better that you get pregnant naturally in the next month or two. The waiting and disappointment each month is hard. I am finding I lose a little more hope every month that AF shows.
So sorry, tfahn! :bighug:
So sorry to hear you're out, tfahn. Your clean eating plan sounds like the way to go - enjoy your birthday, but then focus the exercises and healthy foods that motivate you to stay on track, with the end goal in sight, natural or IVF. Hugs and support!
Serenity - reading your earlier posts last night I couldn't imagine not testing, but I also can't imagine all the emotional rollercoasters you've been through. HUGE congrats!
XX - exciting news! I guess you know even better than I that temps aren't everything. :wink:
Thanks to everyone for the support and agreement that temps are just wonky due to jet lag/travel. Oy. I guess I'll just wait and see if AF comes in the next two weeks (does that mean I'm technically a Nov TWW poster?) and just have fun with DH in the meantime.
Just a quick question about opks - mine was very faint yesterday arvo, nearly positive this am now really faint again this afternoon. I am guessing my lh surge may have been last night. If that's the case will my attempt tonight be too late? I was sure my opk would be positive today and DH wasn't up to DTD last night. Feel like I might be out this month before I even had a chance. I never temp so can't be sure when ovulation hapoens but has usually been around day 13/14 not as early as day 12
Even of it was last night you have 24-48 hours till o, l don't think you are out.
It's different each month but l have ovulated even 72 hours after opk+.
Good luck kelbear!!
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Thanks for your reply MeMom, fingers crossed I haven't missed the window this month. Also hoping DH will be onboard with an attempt but that's not looking promising tonight. I hate this pressure of timing bd.