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Yeah, I will test on Sunday if AF doesn't show. I am spotting constantly but no cramping and not enough for a pad. My prep-AF spotting I always have cramping, which Is how I know AF is coming. This is weird though but maybe just a light period. Before I had DS2 I was blessed with super light periods with only a day or two of cramping. Maybe this is AF?
Let's place a bet shall we? I wager AF is coming!
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I'll gladly bet you're pregnant :D
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I'd bet if you were temping and not BFing. But I bet AF will come for me. :/
I don't think the BFing is effecting things. My prolactin level is a 13, and I am only nursing 3-4 times a day. We'll see though. Maybe I am one of those women that has to wean to get pregnant. Who knows!
I'll keep you ladies posted. I don't feel pregnant though.
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O xx, I am anxiously waiting for you to test!
Maiden 10 dpo is still early!!
Today I am impatiently waiting my dr to call with my hcg levels. I feel they just have to be at 0 or close enough. 2 weeks ago I was at 38. Last week I was at 17.
Last night I noticed some ewcm. Today I have it also but my opk's are not starting to fade in. I just can't shake the feeling my opk's won't work and I will miss ovulation! I am on cd11 now. Well, I am calling it cd11 even though I only had a 3 day break of no bleeding from mmc.
There is a new moon on the 22, which will be cd15 for me. I thought it would be interesting to ovulate then just because I usually o around a full moon:)
Good luck ladies!
I am keeping everything crossed for you Queen3blue! I hope you catch your Golden Egg with a pink sperm!! 😊❤️❤️
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xx - Sorry you're having a rough time. Everyone is different -- bfing with af caused no changes for me, no gushes, nothing different. Big difference post-baby is not nearly as much cm. I only get ewcm 2 days before af, not around o. We've been having less and less sessions and they got really short. Last cycle we were down to once a day. I know I'm not producing anything anymore. She finally said no to that earlier this week and went her first 24 hours with none, almost 28 months old. I didn't want to force her to wean, so I'm very happy it went so peacefully.
mybyc - Physically and mentally. If you get rid of excess stuff it helps make your goals clearer. Just go through your closets, drawers, cupboards, etc. and see what you don't need anymore. Clean everything like you expect someone is coming. It gives you a fresh start and sense of expectation, ready for something good to come into your life.
I think I ovulated? This is the first time my Clearblue digital never gave me a smiley! I thought it was close the past two days, so I tried to double check with dipsticks later in the day, but they were so hard to read. And today my temp went up and my cm dried, so it must've happened last night.
Thank you xx! :-D
Sageviolet, how frustrating to not know if/when you ovulate!! I am having those feeling right now:(
Dr just called to say my hcg is down to 8.8. I thought for sure it would be closer to zero!! I think anything 5 and under is considered not pregnant??
I do have good feeling I will o this weekend though.....fx
2dpo
I am still BFing a 2yo and this morning I woke up leaking, which I haven't done in a year. I didn't feel full they were just leaking. It was funny.
I also had hot flashes early this morning and thought I was getting a fever since my kids have been sick for a week now.
XX, I feel weird. Not pregnant, but definitely not quite as usual. Could be symptom spotting or a cyst, I think. But I will say that 5/6 pregnancies I didn't feel pregnant at all until at least 5, usually 6w.
Queen, sounds like your hcg is dropping very steadily. I'm sure that's good, if frustrating. Praying for a new moon O for you this month!
Sage, well done BFing your daughter for so long. It does look like you just Oed, fx for you. I have only gotten a smiley on a CB digi once, last cycle. I saved the test stick, and this month when my cheap OPK strips were at their very darkest I tested with a CB digi and got a blank circle, despite the lines looking just like last month's! I don't really trust those digis. And I definitely 100% Oed, I'd bet my life on it based on how I feel and my chart.
Ladies, I had another migraine tonight. My 3rd this month! They are hormonal for me and caused by high estrogen levels. I had EWCM again today, too. My cramping finally disappeared completely, thank god. This is by far the strangest cycle I've ever had in the past 3 years. I've had pretty bad insomnia the past 2 nights and tonight, too. I am prone to insomnia but I always get it right before AF, almost always just the one nighy before. However, I also had insomnia very early on with my last (twin + ginormous cyst) pregnancy. Trying not to get my hopes up though.
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Well I am no longer spotting. It stopped for good at 4:00 today so only 1.5 days of spotting that was never heavy like my pre-AF spotting. No more cramping. Nipple sensitivity and decrease in milk supply is still here. DS2 didn't want the second boob and acted like the milk had a funny taste! Strange! I may test in the morning with an IC and FMU. I'll be 12dpo...We'll see....
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Oooh XX I am so excited for you!!!
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I have no idea what is going on! Negative IC this morning with FMU. Red/brown CM showed back up this morning but only when I check- not on my liner or when I wipe!
Also, itmn I woke up cramping! I went pee and it went away in a few minutes just like when I was pregnant with both DS's. WTH? I called the RE, because I am supposed to get day 3 bloodwork done. I have no idea what to call day 3! She said if this continues to call on Monday, and they will do something different.
I guess I will keep testing every morning. Just like AF to be a b!$&h and mess with me! Watch, she'll show up sometime in the next few days! Ugh! I just want closure on this cycle! This in limbo sucks!
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Looking at when I believe I Oed, AF should come on Sunday with me being 14dpo. So it could still be too early for me to test, even tough my online period tracker has AF arriving yesterday. Ugh!
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Now it is very light brown mixed with EWCM. Seriously! WTH!
It seems to be worse itmn after emptying my full bladder, then it stops slowing over the morning.
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XX, you had multiple days in a row of positive OPKs, right? So is it possible you Oed 1-2 days later than you think? How many days of positives did you get and what day did you consider O day? I wish you were temping so I could see your chart, I'm much better with visuals than word problems.
I'm sorry you're dealing with such on and off confusion. Do you typically get EWCM before AF?
As for me, 11DPO now (though I think I Oed early in the am of the following day so I consider myself technically 10DPO in my mind, despite my chart). BFN again. I've been using 2 brands of cheaps strips. One brand claims 10miu sensitivity, the other 20 or 30miu. In terms of the less sensitive strips, I have 2 different lot numbers. Lot #1 has been giving me faint, thin colorless shadows since I started testing on 7DPO, though they don't show up in the time period. I did dip one into some pre-O urine as a control and no shadow.
This morning I saw the line while the dye was still running across, and it looked pink, too. Definitely darker than any of the previous shadowy lines, despite today's urine being not very concentrated especially compared to my FMU the prior days. Dry the line is still there and still darker than anything I've seen so far, but I'm not sre there's any colour to it. Lot #2 strips and the 10miu strips have all been stark white. On 9DPO I tested with my last 20miu BabyHopes strip, also stark white.
So I really don't know what to think! I also have full on clear EWCM today again. It is so tempting to use one of my precious FRERs but I will wait until Monday evening or Tuesday morning. I've never had an LP longer than 14 days and since I ran out of Vitex over a week ago I'll be surprised if I make it that far.
Here's my chart - I've been feeling very hot, almost feverish since waking up yesterday, but I'm definitely not sick: 4a5f89 Ovulation charts on FertilityFriend.com
I have been feeling the same way Maiden! I only had 2 days of positive opks, which is normal for me. I Oed three days later than I usually do though. I believe I Oed on the 6th the day after my last positive opk when I started temping. I woke up the morning of the 7th with a temp of 99.2! I am not sick, but they have been really high since then. Today it was 99.6!! I normally have dry CM right when my pre-AF spotting starts. Since I have Oed, my CM has been EWCM-creamy. Even with the red/brown CM, it has been either creamy or EW in texture, which it not at all like my pre-AF spotting.
I will keep testing with my cheapies. If I get a positive or a faint positive with those, I'll test with my others. I just hope this won't be another chemical. That is my fear. Although last cycle I got my BFP before spotting started, and it was different from what I am experiencing this time. Last month it was pure blood not red/brown tinged creamy/EW CM.
What will be will be. I am surprisingly handling this well. I just want closure, but I am trying to remain indifferent until I know one way or another. Something is going to happen, because my milk supply has dipped. Either I am pregnant, but it is too early to show on a test, or I am going to get AF soon. I just am sick of waiting!
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FX for you, maiden and xx!
Another high temp today, so I'm sure I o'ed. I'm officially in the 2ww now! At least I have Christmas to help keep me distracted this time.
Looking good, sage!
XX, apparently my brain isn't working right...maybe all the migraines broke something. Thanks for clarifying your O. How truly strange that you're running so hot, too. Like you, I'm not willing to test with a more expensive, proper test until I see a real line on a cheapie or am absolutely without a doubt at least a couple days late. I also am feeling extremely frustrated and just wish either I'd get a BFP or AF. This perplexing limbo with all its mixed signals is making me too hopeful. The longer it goes on the greater the chance of heartbreak.
In other news, Muse is touring Europe this summer and their 2nd concert will be at a place 30 minutes from me! I have been particularly obsessed with them the past 6 months and I can't wait to see them live. Although, I'm not sure if I should try to make their 1st concert as well/instead, it's in Munich which is several hours away but maybe opening night is more special? Plus the 1st concert is in a stadium while the 2nd is on camping grounds, and my back would do a lot better with seating. Then again, long car drives are really bad for my back, too. I've lnly been to a handful of big concerts in my entire life bc I hate crowds, so not sure what to do. Both concerts are part of 3 days long weekend rock festivals with huge line ups including Metallica, KISS, Incubus, Judas Priest and others.
We have so much in common Maiden! I love Muse and am a fan of Metallica, Incubus (the lead singer is HOT), and Judas Priest! I would totally go on opening night!
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Seems like a lot of us are going for a girl... a few boys! I would responsed to everyone but I barely have time to read much on here. I hope everyone gets lucky for the Holidays.
I am 3dpo and feel bloated today to the point that I can not eat much. Also had heartburn last night. I really hope to test around xmas and get an early bfp but I may wait until the day after.
I am not sure what my body is doing. One moment I feel like i am going to get my period, and another moment I don't.
One thing though, I am really hoping you all get your BFPs. I just can't bear to hear about it. Even my step-brother's girlfriend is pregnant with their second child, unexpectedly, of course! I am on cycle 5 now, and it is getting to me. I am starting to wonder if it is even meant to be. I will check in, from time to time, but I need to pull back.
Thanks 💞
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Big hugs XX:hugs:
XX, I get it. Cycle 5 for me too. BFN again today at 12DPO and cramping again.
You would go to opening night instead or in addition? I truly don't quite get how they're organizing it as both rock festivals are the same days, same lineups, same production companies. And the locations are 6 hours apart. I don't envy thr bands. Not at all surprised we like the same music. :)
Thanks ladies for your understanding! I would go to Muse's opening night!
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Alrighty, I'll try to do both then! Thanks for the advice. :)
I think I am in the 2ww!! As long as my opk's don't stay positive for days:).
Today is the winter solstice and a new moon, if today is my o day that would be pretty cool!!
Really hoping maiden and xx get a bfp!! I think you both still have a good shoot;)
And sageviolet and purplepoet get their New Years bfp:). And anyone else that I missed.
Best wishes ladies!!
Think I am too!! 2nd cycle after miscarriage. We had an attempt Thursday as I thought I'd missed ovulation and Got a +opk yesterday which turned negative today,and we had another attempt today. Dh released on his own Friday too so hope this doesn't sway blue 😕
Thank you QueenB3blue, but I am moving on to cycle 6. I am ok. I feel until my hormones get balanced out from a supplement I was taking (not for swaying purposes), I won't get a BFP. It caused my FSH to be 44.5!!!
I will be Oing around our 11th wedding anniversary on the 3rd.
GL to you Queen and Eleena- I hope you two catch the Golden egg with a pink sperm- you deserve it after all you have been through!
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Queen, Oing on new moon + solstice is totally awesome. Fx it's a lucky pink month for both you & eleena.
I am trying to get concentrated urine. 15 hours without fluids and still no luck. BFN still on my cheapies with dilute urine. Since last night I've been having shooting pains in my left breast (the one that wasn't operated on). Never had THAT symptom before.
At least I'm 13DPO with no AF. I did have minor temp drops yesterday and today, but I'm still way above coverline at 98.8. Cramping on and off still but no spotting. Time is passing soooo slowly.
XX, best wishes for next cycle. I may be joining you soon.
Big hugs XX take good care of yourself this Christmas, I'll be thinking of you :hugs:
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Well, I finally got some really dark urine this afternoon at 13DPO, and I tested with my supposedly 10miu cheapies and this one German drugstore early HPT I had, that claim 15-25miu sensitivity on the box and to give results from 3 days before Af is due. Alas, everything stark white BFN. :(
I had more EWCM again today, including a very stretchy clear string. I still can't get over how weird it is to have EWCM in my LP. The last 5 days I've had bad insomnia (not uncommon but this has been much worse than any I've had in a long time), and in addition the past 3 nights I've slept very poorly, waking up a lot, restless, and getting up after less than 6 hours sleep the 2 nights before last, unable to sleep more. That is extremely unusual for me as normally I sleep very heavily and long once I fall asleep, in fact I often don't wake up to alarms. 9-12 hours is how much I typically sleep. So I am convinced that I have at least 1 cyst if I'm not pregnant. I may even try to see a dr tomorrow if any are still open, to get an ultrasound and hcg/estrogen/progesterone blood work. I fear a cyst delaying O and messing up my cycles and I don't want my O timing off the next few months. Fx drs are open tomorrow and I can get a walk in appointment.
Thank you so much Junie! Your kind words mean more than you could know 😘. Over the past 3 days I allowed myself cheats and took off exercise (normally I am super strict). It is now time to get my head together and buckle back down!
I hope you get your girl Junie- I am keeping an eye out!!
I'll see some of you in January, and GL to those still waiting to test.
Hopefully there is still some pink baby dust left out there for me...I am beginning to think I am all out of any kind of baby dust...😞
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Good luck QueenB and Eleena! Sending you both lots of positive vibes!
XX, I'm feeling out of baby dust, too. 3rd temp drop in a row today. I'm still above coverline but not even going to test today. What was the supplement that was making your FSH so crazy high, btw?
Just wanted to say happy Christmas to everyone and hope we are all celebrating the births of our baby girls (or boys if your swaying other way) in 2015! My attempt is New Years Eve! Xx
Just a note to say I'm following this thread daily and I'm rooting for you guys! I'm so sorry for how long it is taking and definitely enjoy some good cheats during the 2WW/AF especially around Christmas. Swaying is so incredibly difficult - you guys are doing great.
Maiden- I was taking inositol to regulate my neurotransmitters in my brain in response to hormone fluctuations in my menstrual cycle. In 2008, I had a flurry of seizures, and they couldn't find a cause. However, I had stopped BC two weeks prior, and the neurologist hypothesized the seizures may have been hormone related. I only took 500mg, but increased my dose to 2000mg twice a day when we started to ttc to boost egg quality and lower insulin levels.
Looks like I should have left well enough alone! We'll see what my FSH is now.
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TWW second cycle after a mc. If this doesn't work we won't be trying for 6 months which im completely fine with =)
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Cherry blossom, best of luck!
AF found me so on to TTC cycle #6. I always did prefer even numbers!