<3 <3 LOTS OF LOVE & BFPS <3 <3 February Testing Thread

[Driving280]

Kira - welcome and hugs!!
Batty - keeping my fx for you!
Terri - your chart... I have actually been reading a number of scientific articles on when the temperature really rises after O and it can apparently be as much as 3 days, and 48 hours is pretty common. there's apparently also a lot of data noise from room temperature, whether you sleep with your mouth open, etc. So FF's computer program is really very simplistic. O prediction kits are more accurate from all I've read. For me this month, I think FF is setting my O day at least a day late - that day my OPK was neg and I had sticky cm.

 

[terripeachy]

Driving-yeah, I think yours is off as well. I guess because of those open circles two days in a row, FFoe is confused. I know it's just a program, so I don't rely on it too much. It is just a fun visual exercise, and something to stare at/think about. Your temps look really good. Interesting about the temp rise several days after O. I've read a lot of things and most say that the temp rise is more reliable than the OPKs, but whatever. I'll never know because I don't care enough to become an O researcher. HA!!HA!!

I sleep with my mouth closed, and on my belly, like a fish, and I don't move, like a log. I'm nervous about what happens when I do get prego because I will have to change the way I sleep and I have a feeling, I won't have very good nights' sleep.

 

[Wish4another1]

Lots of talk of temps and o.... I have a feeling I didn't o this month... Which is so disappointing... I am going back to taking my DHEA... Last month I took it and definitely saw my temps change throughout my cycle... Lucky for me I have 23 day cycles... So I will even get another chance in 28 day feb!!!!
Terri - I sleep on my belly too and when I was preggo - 18 years ago - I still found a way to sleep so don't worry about that!!!!!! Hehe

 

[terripeachy]

Don't give up just yet, Wish. It's only CD12 for you, and even though your temps are still near your temps before the dip, I'm feeling confident it will go up. Why did you not take DHEA this time? Just curious because maybe it does help This process is so bizarre especially when you know what's going on somewhat with your body.

 

[Wish4another1]

No I quit taking it because I did too much reading I read that it's not recommended for low amh - which I have... So I quit for this cycle and now I am regretting that decision... I know it's early but OPK is back to neg and cm is basically gone - and since I only have 23 day cycles.... grrr I'm not reading anymore!!!! Ff says I will ovulate again last week of feb... So another try for this month / but boy watching those temps can be a double edged sword!!!!
By the way 7.5 inches of the white stuff and still snowing... Just made bacon n eggs for the DH and dd ... I guess I should do something productive on my snow day!!!!

 

[battyatty]

Oh girls I am feeling so sorry for myself today. I have been snapping at my DF all day and then crying the rest! It's just another month that has gone by without a BFP that's one less yet again! I hadn't said but I've had headaches for days the type you get from a rise in hormones. Also my temps going triphasic raised my expectations. So I'm sitting here with a headache all day again and know it's not from pregnancy but just a rise from progesterone. Frustrating. Sigh.....

 

[Wish4another1]

Atty- I'm sorry for your BFN... But AF Isn't here yet right??? Maybe there is still hope??
TTC just plain ole sucks sometimes - take it easy on yourself

 

[oldermom1975]

Atty, Wish- I still have hope for both of you. Sorry about all of the TTC (sucky) drama.

 

[terripeachy]

Well Atty, I've never had headaches from a rise in hormones, so maybe mine don't even rise that much. Sorry you're in such a sour mood, but I'm with Oldermom. It's not over just yet, and if she does come, it better be on Saturday. fxfx. I know that's not much of a consolation, but it'll do for now. Stay away AF!

Wish-I was looking at the radar map, and IL is definitely getting pounded with snow/ice. At least your people have you to make bacon and eggs. Hubs and I scraped off the cars, went to the PO, and then I had to get some bloodwork for my regular doctor's appt. I was supposed to have my appt. today and then realized I forgot to get my bloodwork, so I rescheduled for next week. Yes, reading temps and google is a double edged sword.

to both of you.

 

[ERosePW]

Oh girls I am feeling so sorry for myself today. I have been snapping at my DF all day and then crying the rest! It's just another month that has gone by without a BFP that's one less yet again! I hadn't said but I've had headaches for days the type you get from a rise in hormones. Also my temps going triphasic raised my expectations. So I'm sitting here with a headache all day again and know it's not from pregnancy but just a rise from progesterone. Frustrating. Sigh.....

Atty, don't be sad... you're 12dpo, right? Did I count that right? Two of my best friends didnt get their BFPs with both of their kids until they were 14-15dpo. I know you have children...did you get early BFPs with them? It doesnt necessarily mean you'd get an early one with another baby. Not counting you out yet. That chart is so super stellar.

 

[ERosePW]

As for you, Wish.... I'm still hoping that TODAY is O day for you, and that your temp is gonna jump tomorrow. Maybe get in one good BD session today, just in case.

 

[Sis4Us]

Just made it home from my Toture Fest 3hrs and she didn't even do the crown said my mouth needs to rest Dang I hate the dentist!!!
But I did it!!!

Wish I would say u need to lengthen your cycle my cycle was 25 days and I was told that mean weak o and I needed help to lengthen it!!

Batty try not to be so Hard on yourself and don't give up think of it as a fresh start not the end of a BFP... Still it's not over tell the witch flies!!!

Kira sorry u r HAVIN a bad day hope u feel better Tom

everyone playing in the Snow !!!!

Gotta go get the kids will be back later!!

 

[moni77]

Not getting much work done today - hard to be motivated at home...

 

[Wish4another1]

Sis- I agree my cycle should be longer - but I have no idea how to do that naturally - ??? That's why I started taking supplements... Any suggestions are welcome... I bought progesterone cream but I can't use it until I know I have O'd at least that is what I thought

 

[Sis4Us]

Might want to try Vitex to lengthen your cycle it regulates your hormones and it worked for me!! U dont have a preference on gender do u as Vitex can tend to sway more Pink but I've seen boys come from usage too!!
Also Ubiqunol CQ10 Vit D is good for egg quaility
Ubuquinol is better absorded and it's best to get at A Whole foods place as they have better quality then Wally world!
B6 is also good for lengthening your cycle
Folic Acid is very Important for us Oldies

List of my Vitamins daily are : Vitex
DCI
Ubiqunol Cq10
B6
B12
Folic acid
Vit D

Hope I helped and didn't confuse u too much!!!

I hate to say read about anything but read about Vitex it's pretty amazing how great herbal meds are!! It also help to boost milk supply I never had enough to breast feed my boys prob due to low levels so it really makes since!!

 

[Radkat]

Atty - Hang in there. Your chart looks great. I didn't get my BFP until 14DPO.

Wish - I'm wondering if that one high temp before is throwing FF off. I'm not a temping expert, just a thought. Mess around with your chart a bit and see what you think. Re: lengthening cycles - I'm taking a B100 complex. Many good stories about it.

Terri - Maybe it's your implantation day? GL!

Kira - You're not out! Hang in there, lady!

AFM - I'm 8DPO. No symptoms whatsoever. And somehow I'm making that into a symptom "All the past months, I had symptoms and it was a BFN. Maybe..." OH isn't helping by asking then saying, you didn't have any symptoms when you got pregnant with DD, right? Hush, you. I don't need a colluder on this!

 

[terripeachy]

Good for you Sis for going to the dentist. I didn't think they'd be able to fix both at the same time, but at least you have 1/2 procedures complaint!

Wish-Time to be "that patient." Call your general doctor already and tell her time is of the essence and she needs to refer you to an OB as soon as possible. Short cycles and not O'ing are simple things that can be fixed, but you don't have 5 years to figure it out. I am sure she's very busy, but come on! You're not 20.

moni-I laughed out loud at your post. I logged my computer in at 8a, and cut it off at 3. I think I had two emails to answer, and that summarized my work day. HA!!HA!!

I'm going to the theater tonight to see War Horse! See you chicas tonight!

 

[Wish4another1]

Sis any recommendations on how much of the vitex I should take - ordering them now... I have been taking fertilaid and it has vitex but maybe not enough??? And I also already take cq10... I found a b6/b12/ folic acid combo? What do u think of that... Sorry for so many questions
Terri - yep you are right - calling the doc tomorrow!!!

Erose - yes going to bd tonight if my hubby didn't tweak his back too much shoveling

Radkat- I was wondering about that lone ranger temp too!!!

 

[terripeachy]

Radkat-Did you change your chart? Or did FFoe change it for you with more data points? That's funny about your hubs joining in. Mine only says 'What was your temp today?' He has no idea whether a drop or stable is good or bad. He is taking a small interest, even though I'm trying to keep the pressure off.

As far as implantation? Who knows..I'm just plodding along. Another day, another temperature...and on I go.

 

[Sis4Us]

Ok Feeling a Lil Calm today which isn't my Norm I felt like this w my MC so who knows maybe its the Numbing shots Makin me Wacky!!

Wish I take everything separately cuz I don't trust Combo meds they get mixed up I think but to each ther own... DH takes a Combo cuz getting him to take 8pills is a No Go!!

Vitex I think I take a 400Mg twice daily until O then drop to one a day after O also it's better if u can find Organic !! My FS won't let me take it w my Femara but I took it after!!
I take 100mg B6
1000mg B12
5000 Vit D but I'm low in it
1600 mg of FolicAcid

Also what kind of CQ10 do u take like I said its best to take the Ubiqunol and the one I take is from Canada as its stronger !!!