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March 4th, 2018, 06:01 PM
emshe

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Originally Posted by Star4012

I think atomic would suggest you doing 1 attempt at pos OPK bc that is what she suggested to me... and then after that first round, if you don't get pregnant go to every 4 days (72 hour version). I liked that version better just bc I felt like we had a chance each month since it was frequent enough to have at least 1 attempt during the fertile window... there's really no way to miss your chance. Go with your gut girl!

And thanks, I'm hoping it's something! I am so confused this cycle. I'm on CD30 and at this point I've never had this long of a cycle. Just hoping I get answers... either I'm pregnant or my RE can tell me exactly what's wrong and why I'm not ovulating if that's the actual case.

Baby dust to you girl! I hope it happens fast for you! Are you swaying girl or boy?

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Thanks Star! I will do BD like that Ive decided. I really hope you get answers SOON, how nail biting.
I am swaying girl.
March 4th, 2018, 06:02 PM
emshe

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Originally Posted by hannahptrussell

Star & Emshe, I’m currently on a clomid cycle. Did CD3-7 and currently cd18. I honestly didn’t notice much difference on clomid. Our sway has pretty much been 2nd thought. My first thought is to catch that egg!!!

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Go you, love that your approach is like that! Wishing you success
March 4th, 2018, 06:05 PM
emshe

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Originally Posted by Pbn3

False positives do happen but I wouldn't say its super common. Wait until 3rd day after last clomid pill to start using opks though unless your using the digis. Dtd e4d after first pos opk is a good idea just in case of either false pos or delayed o. If you're temping you'll almost always be able to see if you've oed or not but if you're not temping do the e4d after pos opk and you'll be covered [emoji4] Good luck!!

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Thanks Pbn3, I have both the clearblue purple digi and one-step normal opks which seemed on par with the cb last month, picked up surge night before cb (because of using in am for fmu). When would you start with the digi? I am temping too
March 4th, 2018, 06:07 PM
emshe

Ooh Star, hoping and wishing for you...
March 4th, 2018, 06:52 PM
kikurose

Star! Keep us posted!! Verena, you too. Really hoping those tests are just whack. I'd request another beta for sure.

I'm here waiting for AF. I took a FRER pregnancy test on Friday 11 DPO and negative. AF was due yesterday (if by luteal phase) or today (if by CD), so who knows. My other pregnancies ALWAYS had positives at 11 DPO, so I'm pretty sure I'm not pregnant just having a weird cycle. So just over here twiddling my thumbs lol.
March 4th, 2018, 07:34 PM
emshe

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Originally Posted by kikurose

Star! Keep us posted!! Verena, you too. Really hoping those tests are just whack. I'd request another beta for sure.

I'm here waiting for AF. I took a FRER pregnancy test on Friday 11 DPO and negative. AF was due yesterday (if by luteal phase) or today (if by CD), so who knows. My other pregnancies ALWAYS had positives at 11 DPO, so I'm pretty sure I'm not pregnant just having a weird cycle. So just over here twiddling my thumbs lol.

So many waiting phases! Good luck

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March 4th, 2018, 07:38 PM
strawberrybella89

So not sure what to do! Had to make an emergency trip out of town to see my wife's grandpa at the hospital this weekend. Didn't work out for two days and also ate crappy because we didn't have time to go to store. I'm supposed to get my donation on Tuesday or Wednesday! Should I do it or wait till next month?

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March 4th, 2018, 09:11 PM
Pbn3

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Originally Posted by strawberrybella89

So not sure what to do! Had to make an emergency trip out of town to see my wife's grandpa at the hospital this weekend. Didn't work out for two days and also ate crappy because we didn't have time to go to store. I'm supposed to get my donation on Tuesday or Wednesday! Should I do it or wait till next month?

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One or two days off diet and exercise will not make or break a sway. A short spell like that will not undo weeks of work ☺ I say go for it! If you're unsure though and if you'll second guess yourself then hold off. But I'm sure Atomic would say the same about going ahead if you want to run it past her?

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March 4th, 2018, 09:16 PM
Pbn3

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Originally Posted by emshe

Thanks Pbn3, I have both the clearblue purple digi and one-step normal opks which seemed on par with the cb last month, picked up surge night before cb (because of using in am for fmu). When would you start with the digi? I am temping too

Emshe can you screenshot last cycles chart for me? I can only see this cycles via your link [emoji4] would like to look at a couple things. So the cb digis will be fine to start whatever day the instructions recommend as per you cycle. I wouldn't bother with the one step ones until you're on the flashing smileys. If you get what looks like a pos with a one step you can retest with the digi that evening (providing its a flashing smiley which it would have to be if your surge is string enough to look pos on a dio test)to see if its solid but unless you have a short surge I'm not convinced its worth retesting as you'll very likely end up with a 2-o attempt instead of 1-o attempt which is still really good and perfectly fine but I know a 1-o is most peoples ideal attempt.

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March 4th, 2018, 09:18 PM
Pbn3

Kikurose hope af stays away and you just have a late implanter....

Our cycles always tend to do strange things once we are monitoring them closely [emoji23] it sucks but it seriously happens to almost everyone here!!! Crazy!

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March 4th, 2018, 09:47 PM
emshe

This was last cycles Pbn3

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What is going on with the hormones when on clomid, today & yesterday I noticed just one off strings of EWCM so I was a bit confused thinking sugar am I going to ov whilst actively taking the tabs...

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March 4th, 2018, 09:49 PM
emshe

Hope all is ok with him now strawberrybella.

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March 4th, 2018, 10:02 PM
Pbn3

Hopefully you're gearing up for a good o! So yep looks like you may have oed 2 days after pos opk last cycle (although day after is possible) I'd stick to doing the digi with just fmu and dtd day of solid smiley unless your one step looks reeeaaallly positive then maybe decide if you'll test with digi again then.

So if you're on last clomid pill you should o within the next 10 days! Wonder if it'll bring o forward and you o say cd14 or 15?!! Cant wait to see [emoji12]

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March 4th, 2018, 10:09 PM
emshe

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Originally Posted by Pbn3

Hopefully you're gearing up for a good o! So yep looks like you may have oed 2 days after pos opk last cycle (although day after is possible) I'd stick to doing the digi with just fmu and dtd day of solid smiley unless your one step looks reeeaaallly positive then maybe decide if you'll test with digi again then.

So if you're on last clomid pill you should o within the next 10 days! Wonder if it'll bring o forward and you o say cd14 or 15?!! Cant wait to see [emoji12]

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Hmmm. Nervous much. Because I saw the strings I used opk & it had faint lines.... is that meant to happen during the 5 days?

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March 4th, 2018, 10:13 PM
strawberrybella89

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Originally Posted by emshe

Hope all is ok with him now strawberrybella.

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It was a scare but everything is better now!

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March 4th, 2018, 10:15 PM
strawberrybella89

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Originally Posted by Pbn3

One or two days off diet and exercise will not make or break a sway. A short spell like that will not undo weeks of work ☺ I say go for it! If you're unsure though and if you'll second guess yourself then hold off. But I'm sure Atomic would say the same about going ahead if you want to run it past her?

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I was just worried because it was so close to time but I have been on diet and exercise a long time so hopefully it's enough!

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March 4th, 2018, 10:27 PM
Pbn3

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Originally Posted by emshe

Hmmm. Nervous much. Because I saw the strings I used opk & it had faint lines.... is that meant to happen during the 5 days?

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You can have ewcm during anytime of your cycle. You'll almost always have some kind of line on your opks as lh is always in your system its just the levels that vary, we are looking for the peak level which indicates o is immenent [emoji4] (is that what you mean about happening during the 5 days?) Clomid can cause false pos opks which is why you need to wait 3 days after last pill to use (the digis you have don't appear to be affected though, I used them with clomid cycles from the usual cd8 as per my cycle length and they didn't miss a beat)

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March 4th, 2018, 10:35 PM
Pbn3

Star have you thought about asking your ob for another prog bw request and then if by Wednesday your temps are still up you can get it tested? Is your initial appt with RE on this Friday coming or the next?

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March 4th, 2018, 11:14 PM
emshe

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Originally Posted by Pbn3

You can have ewcm during anytime of your cycle. You'll almost always have some kind of line on your opks as lh is always in your system its just the levels that vary, we are looking for the peak level which indicates o is immenent [emoji4] (is that what you mean about happening during the 5 days?) Clomid can cause false pos opks which is why you need to wait 3 days after last pill to use (the digis you have don't appear to be affected though, I used them with clomid cycles from the usual cd8 as per my cycle length and they didn't miss a beat)

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Agh, breathing sigh of relief, thought I maybe a weird responder or something. Great to know about the digi one. Will grab another of the expensive buggers soon then.

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March 5th, 2018, 01:09 AM
kikurose

So just had some very light spotting, and I fully expect AF to arrive tomorrow. I'm out until April as my DH is traveling this entire month. Good luck everyone!
March 5th, 2018, 01:28 AM
Comptokl

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Originally Posted by atomic sagebrush

The problem is, the rise in progesterone that happens during the 2WW can cause symptoms that mess with people's heads because they're very much like pregnancy symptoms. So while it is possible to start getting some pregnancy symptoms at some point, the earlier out you are, the less likely they are to be legit, and then it really gets upsetting for people becasue they get their hopes up for no reason.

I couldn’t agree more with this! We just started TTC last month after a recent miscarriage. I started having sore breasts,hot flashes, felt emotional, etc. I started thinking I may be pregnant, but nope they were just hormones fluctuations before ugly Aunt Flo showed up! You’d think after 4 kids I’d know, but I’ve only had a few periods total in between kids over the last 6 years!

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March 5th, 2018, 02:29 AM
Pbn3

Sorry to hear kikurose [emoji17] all the best for April xo

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March 5th, 2018, 02:31 AM
Pbn3

Sorry for your loss Comptokl [emoji22] all the best this cycle and I hope you conceive your sticky bean [emoji304] Are you swaying or just ttc?

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March 5th, 2018, 05:40 AM
Verena

Good luck star and emshe! Kikurose I'm sorry af arrived and on top of this you have to skip a month. That must be so frustrating...

My test are still very faint and not getting darker. I bought a "reputable" test yesterday, I think it's very similar to a frer. It was negative, only after an hour or so there was a very faint line. So unfortunately it's not my internet cheapies that are the problem. At the moment I think, there is no point in taking more betas as I'm so sure this is not meant to be. So I guess I'm just waiting until I maybe start to bleed? Or is there any point in seeing my doc before that? Physically I feel fine, no cramps or pain at all.

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March 5th, 2018, 05:54 AM
Pbn3

So sorry verena was really hoping it wouldn't go this way [emoji22] I'd probably get the betas just for 100% verification if af hasn't arrived in a couple days....

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March 5th, 2018, 08:27 AM
Star4012

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Originally Posted by Pbn3

Star have you thought about asking your ob for another prog bw request and then if by Wednesday your temps are still up you can get it tested? Is your initial appt with RE on this Friday coming or the next?

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I haven't thought about getting my progesterone checked yet.... my temps are still no where close to my "normal" post O temps. My RE appt is this Friday. I'm not sure if my OBGYN would be willing to do more bloodwork esp bc he's already referred me and my appt is this week. He wouldn't even send me for a thyroid panel bc he said the RE will do their own bloodwork. I still have no idea what's going on with this cycle. Longest cycle to date!! CD32... still O like cramping... https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...95b28037a4.jpg

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March 5th, 2018, 12:33 PM
kikurose

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Originally Posted by Verena

Good luck star and emshe! Kikurose I'm sorry af arrived and on top of this you have to skip a month. That must be so frustrating...

My test are still very faint and not getting darker. I bought a "reputable" test yesterday, I think it's very similar to a frer. It was negative, only after an hour or so there was a very faint line. So unfortunately it's not my internet cheapies that are the problem. At the moment I think, there is no point in taking more betas as I'm so sure this is not meant to be. So I guess I'm just waiting until I maybe start to bleed? Or is there any point in seeing my doc before that? Physically I feel fine, no cramps or pain at all.

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Thank you Verena, I may have actually cried a little with frustration about it last night :)

I'm so sorry you're going through this. I wish it was sticky. BIG HUGE HUG.
March 5th, 2018, 01:00 PM
sunstars

I'm so sorry, Verena. I was through the same two months ago; after couple of days of feint lines, it disappeared, and a few more days later 'af' started. Hugs to you.
March 5th, 2018, 01:17 PM
Star4012

*tight hugs* Verena! I'm praying for you hun! Xoxo so sorry!!

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March 5th, 2018, 04:59 PM
emshe

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Originally Posted by Verena

Good luck star and emshe! Kikurose I'm sorry af arrived and on top of this you have to skip a month. That must be so frustrating...

My test are still very faint and not getting darker. I bought a "reputable" test yesterday, I think it's very similar to a frer. It was negative, only after an hour or so there was a very faint line. So unfortunately it's not my internet cheapies that are the problem. At the moment I think, there is no point in taking more betas as I'm so sure this is not meant to be. So I guess I'm just waiting until I maybe start to bleed? Or is there any point in seeing my doc before that? Physically I feel fine, no cramps or pain at all.

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Oh Verena I am so sorry. Thinking of you.

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March 5th, 2018, 05:01 PM
emshe

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Originally Posted by Comptokl

I couldn’t agree more with this! We just started TTC last month after a recent miscarriage. I started having sore breasts,hot flashes, felt emotional, etc. I started thinking I may be pregnant, but nope they were just hormones fluctuations before ugly Aunt Flo showed up! You’d think after 4 kids I’d know, but I’ve only had a few periods total in between kids over the last 6 years!

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Hoping you get your sticky one soon!

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March 5th, 2018, 05:01 PM
emshe

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Originally Posted by Star4012

I haven't thought about getting my progesterone checked yet.... my temps are still no where close to my "normal" post O temps. My RE appt is this Friday. I'm not sure if my OBGYN would be willing to do more bloodwork esp bc he's already referred me and my appt is this week. He wouldn't even send me for a thyroid panel bc he said the RE will do their own bloodwork. I still have no idea what's going on with this cycle. Longest cycle to date!! CD32... still O like cramping... https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...95b28037a4.jpg

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So confusing, bring on that appointment!

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March 5th, 2018, 06:46 PM
kikurose

Still over here technically waiting for AF to show. I have light spotting sometimes when I wipe, but she's taking her time. I just want her to hurry up and come so I can move on!
March 5th, 2018, 08:04 PM
Lmboschma

Got a call back about my progesterone draw on Friday. Said I did ovulate and it was at 10.7. Here’s to crossing everything for a positive test in a couple days!!! I believe I’m 7DPO..
March 5th, 2018, 08:44 PM
Pbn3

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Originally Posted by Lmboschma

Got a call back about my progesterone draw on Friday. Said I did ovulate and it was at 10.7. Here’s to crossing everything for a positive test in a couple days!!! I believe I’m 7DPO..

Good luck and fx!!

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March 5th, 2018, 08:55 PM
emshe

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Originally Posted by Lmboschma

Got a call back about my progesterone draw on Friday. Said I did ovulate and it was at 10.7. Here’s to crossing everything for a positive test in a couple days!!! I believe I’m 7DPO..

🤞🏻

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March 5th, 2018, 08:56 PM
emshe

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Originally Posted by kikurose

Still over here technically waiting for AF to show. I have light spotting sometimes when I wipe, but she's taking her time. I just want her to hurry up and come so I can move on!

Hope you’ve got something nice going on to keep busy

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March 5th, 2018, 09:24 PM
kikurose

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Originally Posted by emshe

Hope you’ve got something nice going on to keep busy

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Haha thanks and funny you should say that but something came up with a friend so now I'm seriously distracted. (And still waiting lol). And hoping you're getting a sticky bean soon emshe! what great news about your progesterone!
March 5th, 2018, 09:47 PM
gafan

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Originally Posted by Verena

Good luck star and emshe! Kikurose I'm sorry af arrived and on top of this you have to skip a month. That must be so frustrating...

My test are still very faint and not getting darker. I bought a "reputable" test yesterday, I think it's very similar to a frer. It was negative, only after an hour or so there was a very faint line. So unfortunately it's not my internet cheapies that are the problem. At the moment I think, there is no point in taking more betas as I'm so sure this is not meant to be. So I guess I'm just waiting until I maybe start to bleed? Or is there any point in seeing my doc before that? Physically I feel fine, no cramps or pain at all.

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Sorry Verena. Hugs.

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March 6th, 2018, 04:38 AM
Verena

Thank you all so much for your kind words! [emoji173]️

Sunstars I'm sorry you had to go through this as well. May I ask, when did "af" arrive after the tests turned negative? I really would like to get over with this soon but so far no bleeding. My test this morning was negative... I really would like to start again as soon as possible so this waiting is really hard for me.

Kikurose I don't want to get your hopes up again, but if you're still only spotting, maybe take another test just to be sure?

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