Damn just took a test and still a faint line :(
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Damn just took a test and still a faint line :(
Boo :(
Maybe Sunday may just work out for you?
We dtd last night in the end. The more I've read up today, the more I'm convinced the opk's were positive and I've missed it now. Have been trying to work out whether there is any chance. If my LH surge was between Monday morning and Tuesday morning and we dtd on Tuesday night, I guess there could be a chance all depending on when I actually ovulated and how long the egg sticks around for (and how quick dh sperm is!).
What do you think? Annoyingly I meant to bd before first +opk but how to predict that I haven't a clue!!!
We also bd on Thursday last week so maybe there's a chance that if I ovulated earlier there may have been something hanging around!
Think I'm going to invest in some more expensive opk's for next cycle to confirm the cheapies as this is getting stressful!
looby - it sounds like you are in with a chance as you have had one attempt in the fertile window - Thursday then Tuesday. If the egg popped out on monday night/tuesday morning then thats the slimmest chance of success but its still a chance nonetheless? Yes I agree these cheap tests are so hard!
Will BD tonight regardless as I dont want to not BD then get a positive tomorrow when we cant BD! So much for not being under pressure lol
The acupuncture session I just had was pretty good actually. She said that this would be a more stimulating one to encourage blood flow and encourage ovulation. It was definitely different to the last one and did feel quite stimulating. I dont have any OPKs left at work now so its going to be 6pm when I can take another one.
loobylue - I think there might be a good chance you did get an attempt in. I agree those tests can be really hard to read and also in combination of the bodys signs of o - I got confused by trying to read both the opk lines AND ewcm, cervix and cramping. Fx for you!
stephk - I was hoping for you to get an opk+ by now, but I think you are doing just right by BD tonight. After this acupuncture things might go quickly! :-) Fx!
Pressure - I know what you mean! Well, I guess time will tell for me but will stay on the LE diet wagon!!!
My only experience of accupuncture was to induce labour! No idea if it worked but I managed to avoid being induced (11 days overdue) and it felt good to be doing something positive.
You're good doing the opks at work. I tried once or twice but felt I was suspiciously too long in the loos!!! Lol.
Thanks Marika. Getting a bit fed up of getting it wrong and haven't got tons of time to play with!
Luckily enough, I dont sit near my boss and the loos are quite far from my desk so i pick up my blackberry and notebook and just walk off like I am going to a meeting, no-one bats an eyelid. Then I answer emails whilst I am waiting for the test result :)
Oh ladies, I am so sorry those opks are giving you such a hard time. if you both miss this month I would maybe try the BD every 4 days to give it the best chance next cycle.
Also I had read somewhere that 2pm is the optimum time to test but to make sure you don't drink anything 2 hours before.
Rosie, re BD every 4 days. How many clear days inbetween? If bd on Monday, should the next one be Thursday or Friday? Thanks for your help.
I think it would be that friday so 3 days inbetween. It's not the plan I followed though so I can't say for sure. It just makes more sense it would be mon and then Friday. You don't want too much sperm building up, it's preferential for it to die mostly inbetween attempts.
I was doing the every 4 days because I was getting sick and tired of OPKs during that cycle of 95 days. but then it was getting too much so we decided to just BD when we feel like it and then once at pos OPK depending on when the last BD was. In any case we have BD twice in the past week and again tonight (would be tomorrow but DH is out) so at the moment I know I'm in with a shot if I have a false negative. I'm going to take another test today, my pee has been too pale for 2 hours and now I haven't drank anything for 2 hours so will test soon.
The every 4 days plan is great for people who can keep up the every 4 days as you then don't need to bother with those pesky opks :)
Well I took the test and it's still negative however the darkest line so far so I guess that's progress!!
That's great to hear! Fingers crossed tomorrow will be even darker!
I have a feeling it is close Steph!! Fingers crossed!
Yay, sounds good Stephk!
Could have a partyyyyy! Af has finally arrived, cd50! Woop woop ha ha
Yay!!! Cycle day 1!Quote:
Originally Posted by lyagirl
lyagirl crack open that champers!!! I totally know where you are coming from! who knew a day would come where we wanted AF!!!
Ridiculous isn't it! Hubby doesn't get it at all lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by stephk
Now do I start taking all sups again? Cranberry, folic acid, vitex and magnesium? I'll be ttc whenever I get pos opk now :D
woohoo for cycle day 1!!
Woohoo, lyagirl!
I am cramping this morning but I feel like it would be too soon for implantation for me. Can it vary from pregnancy to pregnancy or do women generally follow the same patterns. With my first I have no clue what day I implanted. WIth my second I know it was late because I didn't get a positive until my missed period date and with ds3 I know it was day 10. I am only day 6 or 7 today depending...I had cramping for two days after my +opk and don't know which one the egg released on if not both!
HI Guys!
I'm late to the party - but we are TTC starting in May/June (Depends on if I can get meds going in time). Either way I ordered the customs sway and started last week. I am about to switch to the atmoic fertility diet instead due to sjogren's and gluten allergy. I have two DS that are wonderful and were conceived very quickly.
Look forward to talking to chatting you all!
welcome Suzie!
Welcome suzie
Rosie - it might be, how many days dpo are you? So exciting!!
I have had disappointing OPKs today. Took a test at 130 and had held pee for 4 hours and had only a couple of sips if water and it was another stupid faint line. Maybe fainter than last night. Took another 20 mins ago and even fainter :( I was definitely kidding myself, a faint line means it's negative!!! And no ewcm since Monday anyway. I have had stitch pain in that area too so stupidly had my hopes up. I just know it's not going to happen yet again. Really want to drop everything now I'm so fed up.
ah Steph, I am so sorry. How frustrating. Have you thought about using the digital tests so you don't have to second guess anything? I know you tried acupuncture, how about acupressure? Maybe some vitex would help, I forget if you have tried that??
Actually, you know what you need Steph? You need to go get a massage and have a day all to yourself. I bet the stress and worry about the ovulation could be further delaying it. Maybe some retail therapy and a nice dinner?
Atomic didn't recommend vitex for me because she said there was a possibility that I would be one of the people that vitex delays O for so it wouldn't be a good idea. Yes a massage would be fab, I had one a couple of weeks ago, hopefully I can persuade DH I can have one on holiday but it won't be cheap enough for him (he is a tightwad!)
Argh I keep bringing this page down with my moaning I'm so sorry! I'm going to have a cider instead of a nice cream tonight...
You are not bringing the thread down! You are frustrated, in my opinion this is the best place to let it out! We are here for support.
Oh to answer your earlier question...I have no clue what dpo I am. either 6 or 7 I would think.
Oooh so it could possibly be implantation then - v exciting!! Not long until you test now. I think the wifi in Egypt will be dodgy so I might not find out until I get back
And thank you :)
stephk I feel your pain I'm on cd18 and still no positive opk Don't know where my ovulation is gone it's crazy! I've stopped counting cals and have so many cheats these last two weeks but hasn't made any difference.
Great news lyagirl Thrilled for you!
Best of luck Rosie Hope this is your month!
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Welcome suziesuesue!! Yah!!!!! Lyagirl !!!!
Stephk I'm sorry honey you have every reason to be frustrated....
I'm sure its coming the diet may have delayed your ovulation by up to a week or more??
I only use digi opks I know atomic does not recommend them but they work for me as it takes the stress out of is this positive? With the cheapies and the constant testing Just a thought
I know its your month!!!
Daisymoo fingers crossed your pos opk comes soon too.....
I have been super down seeing girls we were ttc with back in Feb with confirmed genders happy for them but so fed up for me! Made the mistake of looking at ttc girl posted sways and everyone conceived first or second month .... :( sorry to be a downer but five months on the diet is hard work!!
xxxx
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Kitkat18, I feel ya. I've dropped everything except for vegetarian diet. I'm eating LE but not on purpose. I started out with a super strict sway but now it would be nice to just get pregnant. Even with multiple attempts last month with a cut off I didn't get pregnant. Not sure what we're going to try this month.
Aw kitkat and Arithemia I can only imagine how frustrating it gets as the months go by I'm only on my second attempt month and already fed up. Fingers crossed May is our month Please god!!! ;)
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Sorry Arimethia I spelt your name wrong Sorry!!
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Yes please god it is our turn. I feel more stupid as time goes on really loads of people around me PG and due in Oct/Nov when I thought I would be :( oh well.
Ladies we have to remember that when we do eventually get PG and we have that baby, boy or girl, we will be so glad of the timing and so glad of that baby. It's just SO horrible going through this to get it.
I had done really well on diet since Monday, we go on holiday tomorrow so what possessed me to eat chocolate last night!! I haven't been great on diet in April, been ok but not ideal given the holidays etc. I am very much looking forward a week of possibly zero exercise, 3-6 meals a day and alcohol on tap though!
Hello ladies. .cd1 today and gearing up for our first and hopefully only attempt in may :-) our April trial was a dud so here's hoping all goes well this time around
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Good luck Odd.
Stephk, I think there's lots of us fed up. We need to keep the faith somehow though! But I have to say chocolate and red wine keep calling me this week!!! Got quite upset last night. Have been reading about the whole biological process of reproduction! Trying to work out whether I really did get an attempt in. My conclusion....who knows! It did remind me though what a miracle it is to get to the point when conception happens and as I'm pretty convinced if I get pregnant again it will be a boy, it was helpful for me to have that reminder. Still... I need to get that bfp yet!!!
Keep strong everyone. We can help each other along the way. I'm so glad to have this forum to share and know I'm not alone.
Xxx
Odd - good luck, lets hope you have better luck than some of us.
looby - I remember reading all of that last time TTC and it stressed me out because I thought I would never get PG - in fact then it took 3 cycles of timing it exactly right and doing SMEP each time (people say that is really quick but sorry its not when you are going through it). And I was doing everything to raise fertility - lots of whole organic milk every day, prenatals, green tea, fish oils, folic acid, meat/fish every day, 3 meals plus snacks every day, DH taking zinc and green tea and banned from hot baths/showers etc - and that took 3 months of perfect timing with SMEP!!! This time I am doing the opposite apart from folic acid and really pray to god that my stupid GD doesnt stop me getting PG at all. In fact if May isnt my month I may actually switch to SMEP, I know it sways boy but my 36th birthday and DS 2nd birthday isnt far away :( I can keep up with the exercise no problem and although I am getting fed up of being on this diet (and defending being on the diet to DH) since the end of October I can cope for a bit longer.
Thank god we all have this site and each other to say our real feelings to.
Kitkat, I know what you mean. I am so happy to see success stories here with people getting BFPs and getting thier girls, its great and it gives hope. But at the same time you do wonder when you will get your piece of good news.