30-somethings TTC #1 Testing and Support Thread!

[SquirrelGirl]

Good evening, ladies!

Here's Hoping -- I hope you're doing well and not too much MS!

I'm just getting over AF, and kinda wishing my CBFM would start asking for tests soon so I can POAS too!!! I'm taking Vitex for the first time this month, so hoping that will bring O forward a bit and help my LP. I think I posted this earlier on this thread but I'm trying "recipe #2" from this site.

https://womens-place.com/ttc/vitex.php

Praying this helps....

 

[maxxiandniko]

Anyone testing on May 31st? Wanted to compare symptoms (me - none !)

Hi maxxi

I may test then as I will be 11dpo. How many dpo are you? Me, if FF gives me cross hairs tomorrow about 5dpo. So far just some cramping in my uterus but I have a whole week to symptom spot some more.

I am 7 dpo. I have twinges of pain and cramping in the left lower area of my abdomen and some bloating. I have been fooled before though! This waiting is a killer!

 

[maxxiandniko]

Anyone testing on May 31st? Wanted to compare symptoms (me - none !)

Hi maxxi

I may test then as I will be 11dpo. How many dpo are you? Me, if FF gives me cross hairs tomorrow about 5dpo. So far just some cramping in my uterus but I have a whole week to symptom spot some more.

Good luck to both of you!!

Welcome Ellieb...
I hope June will have a lot of posts with BFP...

This cycle I'm not sure if I ovulate...I had done 3 OPKwith negative result (light pink second line). The third test (yesterday) was a little darker than the other two, but not as dark as the first line...So I am confused about if I have O... I have only to wait...

Yeah, the OPKs can be so frustrating! You just have to keep testing...I didn't get a positive until CD18 last cycle! Good luck - hope you get a nice dark line soon!

Οh, thanks a lot...I already had a darker one this evening...almost the same colour with the first line of the stick...I'm a little bit confused about the temperature too......I will learn them

Hey spicy!

If you have them available to you, try the Clearblue easy ones with the smiley faces. That way you know exactly when you are ovulating and you dont have to play the guessing game. They are about 25 a pack for 7 or 36 a pack for 20. Good luck!

Yeah, apparently the clearblue ones are much easier! I am going to try them maybe next cycle. It sounds like they are getting dark enough to be positive now though? Keep BDing either way!

I think I am out again this month BFN yesterday and today - not even a glimmer of a line! FF put me at 12DPO today but I used the override to change it to 10DPO as I think they got it wrong. It's a shame as DH's business trips will be the same time as ov for the next 2 months!! Will still try before and after to have an outside chance.

Hang in there love - it is hard I know, but if you are 10dpo or even 12dpo it doesn't mean that you still can't get a BFP. Hope AF stays away!!!

Thanks for the welcome ladies! I'm still at the really boring part of the cycle (AF) so don't have a lot to add at the moment I'm afraid!! I'm really looking forward to getting on with this cycle though - I hate that bit at the end when you know you aren't pregnant and it's just a matter of time until AF shows up.

Yep, I'm at the boring bit too! I kind of like this bit in some ways - nothing to obsess over! It's a bit more relaxing, but not nearly as interesting.

Thanks! I need the luck!

 

[JJay]

Good luck Maxxi I like 7-9DPO the best cause you know there's a chance you have a little bean but it's usually too early for BFP

Enjoy the BD Giggles!

Ellie and LuckyD, you are cycle buddies

Squirrelgirl - let us know how the recipe works out. I'm going to try a few more cycles and then look into things I can do to help - although if you get your BFP straight away I might try sooner!

I somehow managed to resist testing this morning! If no AF by tomorrow I'll try again then. I've started to get some cramps though so I think I am out

 

[bonjo808]

Well I'm out...tested yesterday and BFN. I wasn't too optimistic about this month anyway. We leave for vacation tomorrow, so I guess the will be joining us....that BLOWS!!

 

[mrskcbrown]

Well I'm out...tested yesterday and BFN. I wasn't too optimistic about this month anyway. We leave for vacation tomorrow, so I guess the will be joining us....that BLOWS!!

bonjo808

My Af is set to be here on my anniversary, that blows as well. Im still hopeful though. So I know how you are feeling! I am from Illinois as well, chicago actually!

 

[bonjo808]

Thanks Mrskcbrown. I guess its not over til AF officially arrives but just got the feeling she's on her way.

Cool, I'm in Chicago!! Love it here and the weather has finally warmed up (for now anyway)

 

[maxxiandniko]

Well I'm out...tested yesterday and BFN. I wasn't too optimistic about this month anyway. We leave for vacation tomorrow, so I guess the will be joining us....that BLOWS!!

You never know. I'll still keep my fingers crossed!

 

[maxxiandniko]

Good luck Maxxi I like 7-9DPO the best cause you know there's a chance you have a little bean but it's usually too early for BFP

Enjoy the BD Giggles!

Ellie and LuckyD, you are cycle buddies

Squirrelgirl - let us know how the recipe works out. I'm going to try a few more cycles and then look into things I can do to help - although if you get your BFP straight away I might try sooner!

I somehow managed to resist testing this morning! If no AF by tomorrow I'll try again then. I've started to get some cramps though so I think I am out

Good point about the 7-9 dpo! to you! Maybe those cramps mean something else...

 

[mrskcbrown]

Thanks Mrskcbrown. I guess its not over til AF officially arrives but just got the feeling she's on her way.

Cool, I'm in Chicago!! Love it here and the weather has finally warmed up (for now anyway)

Ok cool, I was born and raised there. Have only been gone for 4 yrs this summer. I come to Chicago every summer though. Cant beat the beach and the taste of chicago, amongst other festivals. Good to have a fellow chicagoan close by

 

[Britt11]

Thanks Mrskcbrown. I guess its not over til AF officially arrives but just got the feeling she's on her way.

Cool, I'm in Chicago!! Love it here and the weather has finally warmed up (for now anyway)

Ok cool, I was born and raised there. Have only been gone for 4 yrs this summer. I come to Chicago every summer though. Cant beat the beach and the taste of chicago, amongst other festivals. Good to have a fellow chicagoan close by

so cool that you guys are from Chicago, a friend of mine moved there a couple years ago from Canada and she loves it!! I dont think she is ever coming back...lol, she got a 3 year visa for now.
My hubbie and I really want to go to Chicago and site see, so much to do there...

 

[bonjo808]

It is a great city to visit but definitely come in the summer. You don't wanna be here in the winter

 

[Britt11]

It is a great city to visit but definitely come in the summer. You don't wanna be here in the winter

ha ha, it wouldnt bother me, I live in Calgary, Canada. I am use to the snow and cold weather. Mind you we have resort mountains nearby to ski to get through the long winters. I still think I would love it

 

[SquirrelGirl]

Good luck Maxxi I like 7-9DPO the best cause you know there's a chance you have a little bean but it's usually too early for BFP

Enjoy the BD Giggles!

Ellie and LuckyD, you are cycle buddies

Squirrelgirl - let us know how the recipe works out. I'm going to try a few more cycles and then look into things I can do to help - although if you get your BFP straight away I might try sooner!

I somehow managed to resist testing this morning! If no AF by tomorrow I'll try again then. I've started to get some cramps though so I think I am out

Oh, I'll definitely keep everyone posted. So far no side effects, which is nice!! I feel like I'm a walking pill bottle, I'm popping so many things. (I do wonder if that can really be such a good thing?? )

Well I'm out...tested yesterday and BFN. I wasn't too optimistic about this month anyway. We leave for vacation tomorrow, so I guess the will be joining us....that BLOWS!!

Well, I shall continue to keep my fingers crossed for you, just in case! It's not over til the stupid witch shows up!

Thanks Mrskcbrown. I guess its not over til AF officially arrives but just got the feeling she's on her way.

Cool, I'm in Chicago!! Love it here and the weather has finally warmed up (for now anyway)

Ok cool, I was born and raised there. Have only been gone for 4 yrs this summer. I come to Chicago every summer though. Cant beat the beach and the taste of chicago, amongst other festivals. Good to have a fellow chicagoan close by

I'm not from Chicago but have been there a few times. Looooove Giordano's Chicago style deep dish pizza. Every time I go, I must have Giordano's! Also a big fan of walking along the lake when it's really hot, because the wind off the lake feels like Air Conditioning! I love it!

It is a great city to visit but definitely come in the summer. You don't wanna be here in the winter

ha ha, it wouldnt bother me, I live in Calgary, Canada. I am use to the snow and cold weather. Mind you we have resort mountains nearby to ski to get through the long winters. I still think I would love it

They don't call it the Windy City for nothin'! I was there for a New Years Eve "party" at Grant Park to watch fireworks a few years back and I thought I was going to freeze to death. Fireworks were beautiful but it was flipping colder than cold!

 

[LuckyD]

Anyone testing on May 31st? Wanted to compare symptoms (me - none !)

Hi maxxi

I may test then as I will be 11dpo. How many dpo are you? Me, if FF gives me cross hairs tomorrow about 5dpo. So far just some cramping in my uterus but I have a whole week to symptom spot some more.

I am 7 dpo. I have twinges of pain and cramping in the left lower area of my abdomen and some bloating. I have been fooled before though! This waiting is a killer!

Good luck! It's so hard isn't it, I swear I am going to give up symptom spotting because I have also been fooled so many times...but then again, pg symptoms are so like normal AF symptoms that it's hard to know! Fingers crossed for you and hope the waiting doesn't drive you too crazy in the 1ww!!

I somehow managed to resist testing this morning! If no AF by tomorrow I'll try again then. I've started to get some cramps though so I think I am out

Aw, I hope not JJay! Hopefully those cramps are NOT AF arriving....let us know how the testing goes xx fingers crossed!

Well I'm out...tested yesterday and BFN. I wasn't too optimistic about this month anyway. We leave for vacation tomorrow, so I guess the will be joining us....that BLOWS!!

So sorry bonjo I will still keep hoping for you until AF arrives though!

My Af is set to be here on my anniversary, that blows as well. Im still hopeful though. So I know how you are feeling! I am from Illinois as well, chicago actually!

I hope that instead of AF you get a lovely big BFP on your anniversary! That would be a nice anniversary present

Oh, I'll definitely keep everyone posted. So far no side effects, which is nice!! I feel like I'm a walking pill bottle, I'm popping so many things. (I do wonder if that can really be such a good thing?? )

They don't call it the Windy City for nothin'! I was there for a New Years Eve "party" at Grant Park to watch fireworks a few years back and I thought I was going to freeze to death. Fireworks were beautiful but it was flipping colder than cold!

Glad that you aren't experiencing any side-effects Squirrel...will definitely be interested to see how you go.

I am from another windy city - Wellington is known as 'Windy Wellington' - now we have moved up the coast a bit we seem to have escaped a bit from the wind thank goodness!

Hope everyone is doing ok! I think I may have already said this...but I got my internet orders in for this cycle - pre-seed and OPKs, which I have used for the last two cycles - and then softcups, which I am trying for the first time! Am going to follow Squirrels detailed instructions for how to use them...

 

[SquirrelGirl]

Hope everyone is doing ok! I think I may have already said this...but I got my internet orders in for this cycle - pre-seed and OPKs, which I have used for the last two cycles - and then softcups, which I am trying for the first time! Am going to follow Squirrels detailed instructions for how to use them...

Whoo hoo!! I'm sure you'll like them!

 

[LuckyD]

Hope everyone is doing ok! I think I may have already said this...but I got my internet orders in for this cycle - pre-seed and OPKs, which I have used for the last two cycles - and then softcups, which I am trying for the first time! Am going to follow Squirrels detailed instructions for how to use them...

Whoo hoo!! I'm sure you'll like them!

Well, you're going to be my softcup expert - am going to call on you if I get stuck! I just read Julia's post in another thread saying that apparently most people are getting their BFPs within three/four months of using softcups - I like those odds!

 

[SquirrelGirl]

Hope everyone is doing ok! I think I may have already said this...but I got my internet orders in for this cycle - pre-seed and OPKs, which I have used for the last two cycles - and then softcups, which I am trying for the first time! Am going to follow Squirrels detailed instructions for how to use them...

Whoo hoo!! I'm sure you'll like them!

Well, you're going to be my softcup expert - am going to call on you if I get stuck! I just read Julia's post in another thread saying that apparently most people are getting their BFPs within three/four months of using softcups - I like those odds!

Oooh, I'll be on month three, so this has got to be IT!

And I'm laughing so hard right now at the thought of you calling me if you "get stuck"... too many mental images there. haha!!!!!

 

[LuckyD]

Hope everyone is doing ok! I think I may have already said this...but I got my internet orders in for this cycle - pre-seed and OPKs, which I have used for the last two cycles - and then softcups, which I am trying for the first time! Am going to follow Squirrels detailed instructions for how to use them...

Whoo hoo!! I'm sure you'll like them!

Well, you're going to be my softcup expert - am going to call on you if I get stuck! I just read Julia's post in another thread saying that apparently most people are getting their BFPs within three/four months of using softcups - I like those odds!

Oooh, I'll be on month three, so this has got to be IT!

And I'm laughing so hard right now at the thought of you calling me if you "get stuck"... too many mental images there. haha!!!!!

Ha ha, I know, right? Just imagining being in the bedroom and having to say to my OH...'quick! Call SquirrelGirl! We have a softcup emergency...'

Month three for you? Awesome! Hope the statistics are true for you!

 

[giggles.]

Morning all,
Just done my charting and FF isn't sure when I O! It says the day before I got the positive OPK and Peaks on CBFM grrrrrrrrr
It says I am 3dpo already, but I know that isn't right. I think I am 1dpo. Which do I go off? Surely I can't have O before the +opk. Maybe my temps are not quite right.
I dunno! but not gonna get stressed about it, going to do off what I think is right ... think that is the best way to go about it.
Although I am open to ideas