30-somethings TTC #1 Testing and Support Thread!

[mrskcbrown]

Good morning all! Very frustrated today. CD 12 and still high fertility. No lines at all on the test sticks though. It really felt like I O'd this weekend too! I was having left lower abdominal pain and was sure my monitor would show peak. I'm beginning to think that I either missed my O or it's not coming . Not feeling too good about this cycle and wishing now that it would pass quickly.

Maxxi
I hope that you did O. Were there like strange twinges on your left side?

I'd say more like cramping in my lower left abdomen. My cycles have been off so I never know for sure what to expect. Last cycle I O'd on CD 10 and had a cycle 21 days long.

Ok. I truly hope you O'd and you get a big surprise

 

[SquirrelGirl]

Maxxi, is this your first month using it? (sorry, I couldn't keep track of who all just started). The first month or so, it sometimes can't tell when your peak is. But by the second and third month, it starts to learn your cycle.

Also, there are ladies that Never got a peak yet were able to get pg anyway. You might hop over to the CBFM thread for more info. All I know about it I learned from that thread!! They are awesome at helping!

This is my 2nd cycle using the monitor. Last time I went from low straight to peak on CD 10. I did go over to the cbfm thread finally so maybe I'll get some answers. And thanks for the postivity! I thought this monitor would help with my anxiety and all it did was make me super-neurotic !

Well, here's my very uneducated guess.... I'm thinking that during your first month, it got surprised that your hormones spiked like that, leading to a low-peak scenario. So this month, maybe it overcompensated, so it missed your peak.... Let's see what it does next month! Maybe it will get you all figured out by then!

I'm sorry it's making you crazy! I'm hoping it starts to work for you next month!


In an unrelated note... I am quite amused by how this is the third month in a row my boobies have gotten sore after O. Never ever before has this happened, which is what led to my crazy-psycho month where I was absolutely positive I was PG only to be super crushed... I'd really like to know why! I have been TTCing for a while so I think I would have noticed it in previous cycles! Stupid sore boobies! Kinda hoping it means my progesterone levels are up.... off to google this.

 

[LoveChild]

hello everyone, I am new here and we just started TTC this past month. AF is due soon (cycle varies 30-34). But we didn't really try too much....BUT June/July, for sure!!

 

[SquirrelGirl]

:wave: Welcome, LoveChild!!

 

[maxxiandniko]

Maxxi, is this your first month using it? (sorry, I couldn't keep track of who all just started). The first month or so, it sometimes can't tell when your peak is. But by the second and third month, it starts to learn your cycle.

Also, there are ladies that Never got a peak yet were able to get pg anyway. You might hop over to the CBFM thread for more info. All I know about it I learned from that thread!! They are awesome at helping!

This is my 2nd cycle using the monitor. Last time I went from low straight to peak on CD 10. I did go over to the cbfm thread finally so maybe I'll get some answers. And thanks for the postivity! I thought this monitor would help with my anxiety and all it did was make me super-neurotic !

Well, here's my very uneducated guess.... I'm thinking that during your first month, it got surprised that your hormones spiked like that, leading to a low-peak scenario. So this month, maybe it overcompensated, so it missed your peak.... Let's see what it does next month! Maybe it will get you all figured out by then!

I'm sorry it's making you crazy! I'm hoping it starts to work for you next month!


In an unrelated note... I am quite amused by how this is the third month in a row my boobies have gotten sore after O. Never ever before has this happened, which is what led to my crazy-psycho month where I was absolutely positive I was PG only to be super crushed... I'd really like to know why! I have been TTCing for a while so I think I would have noticed it in previous cycles! Stupid sore boobies! Kinda hoping it means my progesterone levels are up.... off to google this.

Thanks again. What you're saying makes sense. I'm going to try and relax. My boobs now hurt before AF comes which never happened while I was on birth control. Unfortunately they were also sore the two times I was pg so I too convince myself each month that I'm pg! Makes me crazy!

 

[maxxiandniko]

Good morning all! Very frustrated today. CD 12 and still high fertility. No lines at all on the test sticks though. It really felt like I O'd this weekend too! I was having left lower abdominal pain and was sure my monitor would show peak. I'm beginning to think that I either missed my O or it's not coming . Not feeling too good about this cycle and wishing now that it would pass quickly.

Maxxi
I hope that you did O. Were there like strange twinges on your left side?

I'd say more like cramping in my lower left abdomen. My cycles have been off so I never know for sure what to expect. Last cycle I O'd on CD 10 and had a cycle 21 days long.

Ok. I truly hope you O'd and you get a big surprise

Thanks

 

[maxxiandniko]

hello everyone, I am new here and we just started TTC this past month. AF is due soon (cycle varies 30-34). But we didn't really try too much....BUT June/July, for sure!!

:wave:

 

[LuckyD]

Hi Ladies!

Just wanted to pop in and say howdy : ) I love the june bfp explosion!!!

You're gonna be part of that explosion lady! (Does that sound weird?)

In an unrelated note... I am quite amused by how this is the third month in a row my boobies have gotten sore after O. Never ever before has this happened, which is what led to my crazy-psycho month where I was absolutely positive I was PG only to be super crushed... I'd really like to know why! I have been TTCing for a while so I think I would have noticed it in previous cycles! Stupid sore boobies! Kinda hoping it means my progesterone levels are up.... off to google this.

I so know what you are talking about...my boobs like to change things up every month for me, just so I don't get too comfortable or thinking that I know my body or anything...it drives me crazy. I have had sore boobs before AF, no sore boobs before AF, sore boobs after O, no sore boobs after O, burning boobs, itchy boobs, tender boobs, normal boobs...and still AF arrives. I am now going to ignore my boobs!

hello everyone, I am new here and we just started TTC this past month. AF is due soon (cycle varies 30-34). But we didn't really try too much....BUT June/July, for sure!!

Welcome LoveChild! Good luck with TTC! If you want me to add a testing date for you, let me know (we have a list on the first page of the thread)

Thanks again. What you're saying makes sense. I'm going to try and relax. My boobs now hurt before AF comes which never happened while I was on birth control. Unfortunately they were also sore the two times I was pg so I too convince myself each month that I'm pg! Makes me crazy!

Sorry you are having hassles getting your peak days that stuff is so frustrating! Trying to relax is a good plan xx hope it sorts itself out soon xx


Well, I think Winter has officially hit us today - it's freezing!! Just got home from work and am huddled over the heater. I *think* I am 2dpo today....hello 2WW.

Looking forward to seeing some BFPs here soon!

 

[Shorty79]

Hi everyone! Hope everyone had a great weekend and those of you that were out for girlies nights had fun (and got it earlier than i did which was 5am - naughty girl)!!

Welcome Lovechild!!

Well i got my first high on my CBFM this morning - it was very exciting and i fell down the stairs!!! Imagine when i get my peak!! I am CD10 so hopefully will get my peak in the next few days - would be nice to get it without having to use 20 sticks!!!

How is everyone today!! Anyone near testing?

-x-x-x-

 

[maxxiandniko]

Hi Ladies!

Just wanted to pop in and say howdy : ) I love the june bfp explosion!!!

You're gonna be part of that explosion lady! (Does that sound weird?)

In an unrelated note... I am quite amused by how this is the third month in a row my boobies have gotten sore after O. Never ever before has this happened, which is what led to my crazy-psycho month where I was absolutely positive I was PG only to be super crushed... I'd really like to know why! I have been TTCing for a while so I think I would have noticed it in previous cycles! Stupid sore boobies! Kinda hoping it means my progesterone levels are up.... off to google this.

I so know what you are talking about...my boobs like to change things up every month for me, just so I don't get too comfortable or thinking that I know my body or anything...it drives me crazy. I have had sore boobs before AF, no sore boobs before AF, sore boobs after O, no sore boobs after O, burning boobs, itchy boobs, tender boobs, normal boobs...and still AF arrives. I am now going to ignore my boobs!

hello everyone, I am new here and we just started TTC this past month. AF is due soon (cycle varies 30-34). But we didn't really try too much....BUT June/July, for sure!!

Welcome LoveChild! Good luck with TTC! If you want me to add a testing date for you, let me know (we have a list on the first page of the thread)

Thanks again. What you're saying makes sense. I'm going to try and relax. My boobs now hurt before AF comes which never happened while I was on birth control. Unfortunately they were also sore the two times I was pg so I too convince myself each month that I'm pg! Makes me crazy!

Sorry you are having hassles getting your peak days that stuff is so frustrating! Trying to relax is a good plan xx hope it sorts itself out soon xx


Well, I think Winter has officially hit us today - it's freezing!! Just got home from work and am huddled over the heater. I *think* I am 2dpo today....hello 2WW.

Looking forward to seeing some BFPs here soon!

Still high I'm going to assume that I missed my O and will be wasting all my sticks! Put me down for testing June 24. Might as well

 

[JCfromKC]

Good morning all! Very frustrated today. CD 12 and still high fertility. No lines at all on the test sticks though. It really felt like I O'd this weekend too! I was having left lower abdominal pain and was sure my monitor would show peak. I'm beginning to think that I either missed my O or it's not coming . Not feeling too good about this cycle and wishing now that it would pass quickly.

I had a similar situation last week. This is my first month using OPK and I was convinced that it missed my LH surge because I was cramping (I usually cramp just a little right before O), and also because my tests went from fairly dark to nonexistant. I am so happy SquirrelGirl and LuckyD encouraged me to keep testing, because I detected my surge this weekend, six days after cramping. I had a Dr. appt yesterday, so while I was there, I asked him about it. He confirmed, that sometimes you can cramp during the earlier stages of O, while the follicle is getting ready.

So keep testing! And when in doubt, just BD a lot It can't hurt! If I find out that this is not my month, I am going to try CBFM too. So, I hope it works out for you.

 

[JCfromKC]

Oh- and LuckyD, could you put me down to test on the 16th? Apparently my TWW is only a week and a half. Go figure...

 

[maxxiandniko]

Good morning all! Very frustrated today. CD 12 and still high fertility. No lines at all on the test sticks though. It really felt like I O'd this weekend too! I was having left lower abdominal pain and was sure my monitor would show peak. I'm beginning to think that I either missed my O or it's not coming . Not feeling too good about this cycle and wishing now that it would pass quickly.

I had a similar situation last week. This is my first month using OPK and I was convinced that it missed my LH surge because I was cramping (I usually cramp just a little right before O), and also because my tests went from fairly dark to nonexistant. I am so happy SquirrelGirl and LuckyD encouraged me to keep testing, because I detected my surge this weekend, six days after cramping. I had a Dr. appt yesterday, so while I was there, I asked him about it. He confirmed, that sometimes you can cramp during the earlier stages of O, while the follicle is getting ready.

So keep testing! And when in doubt, just BD a lot It can't hurt! If I find out that this is not my month, I am going to try CBFM too. So, I hope it works out for you.

I'll keep testing then. I was a total fan of the cbfm last month and just being
negative now. You'll like using it (and maybe I'll like using it again next month!)

 

[SquirrelGirl]

Hi Ladies!

Just wanted to pop in and say howdy : ) I love the june bfp explosion!!!

You're gonna be part of that explosion lady! (Does that sound weird?)

In an unrelated note... I am quite amused by how this is the third month in a row my boobies have gotten sore after O. Never ever before has this happened, which is what led to my crazy-psycho month where I was absolutely positive I was PG only to be super crushed... I'd really like to know why! I have been TTCing for a while so I think I would have noticed it in previous cycles! Stupid sore boobies! Kinda hoping it means my progesterone levels are up.... off to google this.

I so know what you are talking about...my boobs like to change things up every month for me, just so I don't get too comfortable or thinking that I know my body or anything...it drives me crazy. I have had sore boobs before AF, no sore boobs before AF, sore boobs after O, no sore boobs after O, burning boobs, itchy boobs, tender boobs, normal boobs...and still AF arrives. I am now going to ignore my boobs!

Holy crap, girl, that made me laugh so hard. (the mental image of you ignoring your boobs! I don't know why!)

Hi everyone! Hope everyone had a great weekend and those of you that were out for girlies nights had fun (and got it earlier than i did which was 5am - naughty girl)!!

Welcome Lovechild!!

Well i got my first high on my CBFM this morning - it was very exciting and i fell down the stairs!!! Imagine when i get my peak!! I am CD10 so hopefully will get my peak in the next few days - would be nice to get it without having to use 20 sticks!!!

How is everyone today!! Anyone near testing?

-x-x-x-

Whoo hoo for highs! I was also very excited on my first high. This month when I got a peak, I had to take several looks at the monitor to make sure I didn't just dream it! It's very exciting!

Good morning all! Very frustrated today. CD 12 and still high fertility. No lines at all on the test sticks though. It really felt like I O'd this weekend too! I was having left lower abdominal pain and was sure my monitor would show peak. I'm beginning to think that I either missed my O or it's not coming . Not feeling too good about this cycle and wishing now that it would pass quickly.

I had a similar situation last week. This is my first month using OPK and I was convinced that it missed my LH surge because I was cramping (I usually cramp just a little right before O), and also because my tests went from fairly dark to nonexistant. I am so happy SquirrelGirl and LuckyD encouraged me to keep testing, because I detected my surge this weekend, six days after cramping. I had a Dr. appt yesterday, so while I was there, I asked him about it. He confirmed, that sometimes you can cramp during the earlier stages of O, while the follicle is getting ready.

So keep testing! And when in doubt, just BD a lot It can't hurt! If I find out that this is not my month, I am going to try CBFM too. So, I hope it works out for you.

I'll keep testing then. I was a total fan of the cbfm last month and just being
negative now. You'll like using it (and maybe I'll like using it again next month!)

I agree, keep testing. Yeah, you MAY be wasting sticks, but you're still early in your cycle. Both Lucky and I discovered we O later than we thought, so maybe it's the same for you. How long is your cycle? If it's about 28 days, keep testing til day 20 or so.... I have 28ish day cycles and have gotten a peak as late as CD19.

I know it's frustrating, but better to keep testing than to miss knowing you might be O'ing later.

 

[maxxiandniko]

Hi Ladies!

Just wanted to pop in and say howdy : ) I love the june bfp explosion!!!

You're gonna be part of that explosion lady! (Does that sound weird?)

In an unrelated note... I am quite amused by how this is the third month in a row my boobies have gotten sore after O. Never ever before has this happened, which is what led to my crazy-psycho month where I was absolutely positive I was PG only to be super crushed... I'd really like to know why! I have been TTCing for a while so I think I would have noticed it in previous cycles! Stupid sore boobies! Kinda hoping it means my progesterone levels are up.... off to google this.

I so know what you are talking about...my boobs like to change things up every month for me, just so I don't get too comfortable or thinking that I know my body or anything...it drives me crazy. I have had sore boobs before AF, no sore boobs before AF, sore boobs after O, no sore boobs after O, burning boobs, itchy boobs, tender boobs, normal boobs...and still AF arrives. I am now going to ignore my boobs!

Holy crap, girl, that made me laugh so hard. (the mental image of you ignoring your boobs! I don't know why!)

Hi everyone! Hope everyone had a great weekend and those of you that were out for girlies nights had fun (and got it earlier than i did which was 5am - naughty girl)!!

Welcome Lovechild!!

Well i got my first high on my CBFM this morning - it was very exciting and i fell down the stairs!!! Imagine when i get my peak!! I am CD10 so hopefully will get my peak in the next few days - would be nice to get it without having to use 20 sticks!!!

How is everyone today!! Anyone near testing?

-x-x-x-

Whoo hoo for highs! I was also very excited on my first high. This month when I got a peak, I had to take several looks at the monitor to make sure I didn't just dream it! It's very exciting!

Good morning all! Very frustrated today. CD 12 and still high fertility. No lines at all on the test sticks though. It really felt like I O'd this weekend too! I was having left lower abdominal pain and was sure my monitor would show peak. I'm beginning to think that I either missed my O or it's not coming . Not feeling too good about this cycle and wishing now that it would pass quickly.

I had a similar situation last week. This is my first month using OPK and I was convinced that it missed my LH surge because I was cramping (I usually cramp just a little right before O), and also because my tests went from fairly dark to nonexistant. I am so happy SquirrelGirl and LuckyD encouraged me to keep testing, because I detected my surge this weekend, six days after cramping. I had a Dr. appt yesterday, so while I was there, I asked him about it. He confirmed, that sometimes you can cramp during the earlier stages of O, while the follicle is getting ready.

So keep testing! And when in doubt, just BD a lot It can't hurt! If I find out that this is not my month, I am going to try CBFM too. So, I hope it works out for you.

I'll keep testing then. I was a total fan of the cbfm last month and just being
negative now. You'll like using it (and maybe I'll like using it again next month!)

I agree, keep testing. Yeah, you MAY be wasting sticks, but you're still early in your cycle. Both Lucky and I discovered we O later than we thought, so maybe it's the same for you. How long is your cycle? If it's about 28 days, keep testing til day 20 or so.... I have 28ish day cycles and have gotten a peak as late as CD19.

I know it's frustrating, but better to keep testing than to miss knowing you might be O'ing later.

I'll keep going. My cycles vary. Last month it was 21 days, the month before I think it was 26. Hopefully I'll have my answer soon (so I can start fixating on the next cycle )

 

[SquirrelGirl]

I'll keep going. My cycles vary. Last month it was 21 days, the month before I think it was 26. Hopefully I'll have my answer soon (so I can start fixating on the next cycle )

Good luck!!

 

[mommyinwtg]

Hiya! Will you update my test date to the 24th please? Thanks!

 

[LuckyD]

Hi everyone! Hope everyone had a great weekend and those of you that were out for girlies nights had fun (and got it earlier than i did which was 5am - naughty girl)!!

Welcome Lovechild!!

Well i got my first high on my CBFM this morning - it was very exciting and i fell down the stairs!!! Imagine when i get my peak!! I am CD10 so hopefully will get my peak in the next few days - would be nice to get it without having to use 20 sticks!!!

How is everyone today!! Anyone near testing?

-x-x-x-

That's so cute - I love that you fell down the stairs in excitement! 5am - must have been a good night!

I had a similar situation last week. This is my first month using OPK and I was convinced that it missed my LH surge because I was cramping (I usually cramp just a little right before O), and also because my tests went from fairly dark to nonexistant. I am so happy SquirrelGirl and LuckyD encouraged me to keep testing, because I detected my surge this weekend, six days after cramping. I had a Dr. appt yesterday, so while I was there, I asked him about it. He confirmed, that sometimes you can cramp during the earlier stages of O, while the follicle is getting ready.

So keep testing! And when in doubt, just BD a lot It can't hurt! If I find out that this is not my month, I am going to try CBFM too. So, I hope it works out for you.

Yay, am so glad you kept on testing and that the surge finally arrived!

Oh- and LuckyD, could you put me down to test on the 16th? Apparently my TWW is only a week and a half. Go figure...

No worries love - will add it now! At least you don't have to wait as long! Hopefully it will fly by xx

Holy crap, girl, that made me laugh so hard. (the mental image of you ignoring your boobs! I don't know why!)

I know, I can just imagine them clamouring for attention and me blocking my ears...!

I'll keep going. My cycles vary. Last month it was 21 days, the month before I think it was 26. Hopefully I'll have my answer soon (so I can start fixating on the next cycle )

Good luck love! Hang in there xx and as Squirrel said, people can still get their BFPs without getting a peak.

Hiya! Will you update my test date to the 24th please? Thanks!

No worries mommyinwtg - will update it now!! Good luck!!


How is everyone? I am good, but cold! There is snow on the hills (well, they're really mountains I guess....) where I live. It's very beautiful. And then this morning when me and my OH went outside to drive to work, there was a big huge rainbow stretching across the sky - amazing!

Managed to sneak in a BD last night...it might be too late in my cycle, but hey, it's worth it just in case!

 

[Shorty79]

Hi - ok can you put me down for testing 27th June please! Thanks!

Does anybody have reflexology or know when you are suppposed to have it when you are TTC? Ie - before/after ovulation etc! As my first official month of trying i dont want to get it done at the wrong time and i have been going to my reflexologist for about 6 months and cant bear to not go anymore!! I know you are not supposed to go when on AF but thats all i know! Anyone.............................

-x-x-

 

[Fairybabe]

Hi Shorty, as far as a i know, reflexology is ok at any time in the cycle. You just need to make sure your therapist knows you are ttc, and where you are in the cycle. If it's post O then she should avoid any big stimulation over the areas that correspond to gynae stuff, but the rest of the treatment could help you relax and harmonise things anyway. Enjoy! I know some reflexologists have done additional training for pregnancy stuff, so maybe ask if she has?

Maxiandniko, hope you catch that eggy!

LuckyD, can you put me down to test on 3rd July? Thanks!! Have added some Evenng Primrose oil this month (until O), hopefully get some EWCM this month! help those swimmers to where they need to be!

Cheerio

Fairybabe xx