anovulatory cycle

[Indira]

I think I didn´t ovulate this month.
I usually O on day 11 or 12, I was very dry but got some EWCM with the lady cup, got a fade OPK and a raise but now my temps dropped again.
I get a neg OPK every day and my CM is firm and closed.
This is really depressing me since the only reason I´m able to stick to the diet is the thought of my attempt end of June, first days of July. I feel like my ovaries got broken. I´ve been doing the low everything diet for about 2 months (started slowly and had one cheat weekend 3 weeks ago).
I´m now down to 109 pounds, lost 16 pounds. I thought I would still ovulate on this weight. Although my arms look like the ones of an eating disorder person, my BMI is 18, it´s not underweight yet.
As for supplements I´m only taking Saw palmetto and I took it from AF to CD7 because taking it up to O made me have a lot of EWCM last month.
Did any of you girls ever had a anovulatory cycle and did you O the next?
Do you all think I should upp my calories or fat?
Man, I need a patient supplement!

[kaseybaby]

I think Atomic says to add calories with carbs, not with fat.

Personally, I don't think doing the hardcore dieting works well for my body. I mostly skip breakfast, although I had a little something today because I have to drive a long distance, stay away from red meat, and eat small portions. If you aren't ovulating then your body needs more calories, and you need to do what is best for you body.

I had one confirmed anovulatory cycle and one that I wasn't tracking but I am 99% sure I didn't ovulate. I did ovulate the subsequent cycles.

Remember, your health is number 1~

[Mochagirl]

I'm sorry, Indira - that must be so disappointing. I know what you mean about putting all your hopes into getting your BFP that first month - I know I would be so frustrated if I didn't ovulate. You're making me think I should try harder to add more calories since I'm averaging only 1000-1200 a day and I'm due to ovulate early next week. Good luck, and I hope O decides to arrive a little later than usual rather than waiting another whole month!

[Indira]

Thanks both, I´m going to have bigger portions of rice and gluten free pasta and have a little fruit with my meals.
Also I have to find a way to chill out, I´m way to obsessed, think about this sway all day long (not doubting what to do but just think about the fact I´m dieting and will TTC soon)
My problem is the only way for me to really relax is to eat unlimitedly, the restriction makes me feel so strained that I´m counting the days I might get a BFP and losen up. Maybe being on holiday will help, we´re leaving saturday for 2 weeks.

[swish]

Stress could probably delay or prevent ovulation. It sounds like you're being far too harsh on yourself with the diet, I hope you work it out!

[Indira]

Yes swish, I´m going to loosen up my diet and find a way to get back at just being excited and happy about having a third child.

[swish]

[pastelpicnic]

I think I didn´t ovulate this month.
I usually O on day 11 or 12, I was very dry but got some EWCM with the lady cup, got a fade OPK and a raise but now my temps dropped again.
I get a neg OPK every day and my CM is firm and closed.
This is really depressing me since the only reason I´m able to stick to the diet is the thought of my attempt end of June, first days of July. I feel like my ovaries got broken. I´ve been doing the low everything diet for about 2 months (started slowly and had one cheat weekend 3 weeks ago).
I´m now down to 109 pounds, lost 16 pounds. I thought I would still ovulate on this weight. Although my arms look like the ones of an eating disorder person, my BMI is 18, it´s not underweight yet.
As for supplements I´m only taking Saw palmetto and I took it from AF to CD7 because taking it up to O made me have a lot of EWCM last month.
Did any of you girls ever had a anovulatory cycle and did you O the next?
Do you all think I should upp my calories or fat?
Man, I need a patient supplement!

So sorry to hear that you had an anovulatory cycle. Those are extremely frustrating! I've had one of those. Just recently I had a fake surge and DTD. Then 7 days later my body decided to REALLY ovulate and I missed it!!! So I'm missed out this month.

I'm sure your body will try to O next cycle. I probably wouldn't lose any more weight though. My FX'ed are crossed for you and I that we have a decent cycle!

[Indira]

Thanks pastelpicnic, that´s reassuring. I´m sorry you missed out this month, that really sucks!
I guess now I know I shouldn´t go under 50 chilo´s (110 lbs). I´m preparing a bigger portion of pasta with brown sugar for lunch right now
Not ovulating helped me to take some deep breaths and loosen up a bit, I´m allowing myself more treats now and have showers, bought some books to read in bed, do relaxing breathing and do cross-stitch to relax and avoid obsessing over my sway and getting my testosteron up.
FX for all of us!

[Indira]

Update: I just found some EWCM! Maybe the relaxing part helped and I will O after all..