31, CD5 Need a buddy

[LilFooshFoosh]

If you get an early BFP (not everyone does) it probably won't show up until 10 dpo. After the egg implants it takes a couple of days for the HCG to build up in your system; most people implant between dpo 6 & 12. Of course this also assumes you know when you ovulated.

I wait until AF is a couple of days late to test, although last month DH was sure I was preggo and asked me to do one early, it was negative, so I think this month he may hold off, but he was asking me this morning what CD I am on!

Lots of BBQing going on this weeked! We had friends over yesterday and had a blast. Today we are going to my parents' place for dinner because they just got back from a 2 week vacay.

I'm not sure about when I ovulated (if I have), I discarded a temp on FF and the cross hairs are officially gone- not just dotted anymore-, but I have had EWCM and SHOW CP for the last 4 or so days. So I think any time now I will if I haven't these last 2 days.

My DS has had a bit of a fever (because he is teething) the last few days which has been disrupting our sleep AND the temps have been all over the place. I think all of that is causing my temp to be all over the map. More waiting is in order I guess, to see how this plays out.

Mrs. B, a 24 day cycle would be pretty awesome, means you don't have to wait as long!

 

[Mrs.B.]

Mrs. B, a 24 day cycle would be pretty awesome, means you don't have to wait as long!

I know Last month was 24 and each month prior the that was getting shorter and shorter but I figure it cant get much shorter happy for it to stay where it is of course I'd be happier not to see it for 9 months

 

[alspals13]

Def better to have a short cycle than a long one!! I do not know how long my cycle is due to everything I've gone through since going off BC, but I pick Sept. 23 to test which is 32 days, which I think is long. So, if no AF by then, I'll test!! Knowing me though, I don't know if I'll be able to last that long, but with all of your support, theres a chance

Question, if I do ever get a + opk, how will i know which day i ovulate???

Happy no work monday everyone!!

 

[Mrs.B.]

Do you temp alspals? (sorry if you have answered this before)
Thats the only way I know I ovulated as my CBFM had been on high since day 6! x

 

[alspals13]

I don't temp....not quite there yet If no BFP this cycle then I will temp for sure. I suppose its just a guessing/waiting game at this point for me!

LilFooshfoosh- I try to wait as long as possible as well especially after last month was a chemical!! Def worth it emotionally to wait as long possible (You all may have to remind of that in a few weeks )

 

[LilFooshFoosh]

Als, when you get a +opk normally you ovulate within 24-48 hours. Some people just start bding everyday when they get one.

 

[snowangel187]

U do have to temp to confirm ov unless of course you are getting blood work done by dr. When u get a positive opk def bd everyday for at least 3 days. Ov usually occurs within 48hrs but ov can be delayed for several different reasons. Also some women who have pcos get false positives on opk's.

My opk was pretty much positive today. Woohoo.

 

[Mrs.B.]

My opk was pretty much positive today. Woohoo.

We know what you'll be up to for the next few days then

 

[alspals13]

Snowangel....yahoo!!!! happy bd'ing

Thanks everyone for the info on opk's. Should I be taking twice a day now during the fertile days or once is enough???

 

[snowangel187]

Snowangel....yahoo!!!! happy bd'ing

Thanks everyone for the info on opk's. Should I be taking twice a day now during the fertile days or once is enough???

It's up to u. I always only tested once a day. But some women have a short surge so they miss it. Personally I would just do it once a day for the first cycle because after a while opks get expensive. Lol. As long as ur bd'ing pretty regular it won't matter if u see the surge or not. And if u miss the surge and get af then next cycle use two a day.

 

[alspals13]

Thanks for the advice much needed. I feel like I shoul just stop because we r bd'ing every or every other day anyways so what's it matter. But it gives me some sort of control ya know?

 

[snowangel187]

The reason people do all the temping and opk testing is to use opk to find out when ur about to ov and temping confirms u actually did ov. Once u temp for a few months "hopefully" u will have a pattern of fertile and ov days. And then u can cut down on bd'ing.

 

[lysh]

lilfoosh..glad you got to have a nice bbq too! I have been enjoying the leftovers today. Sorry your DS has a little fever...poor thing! Even though we cannot remember those teething days, I am sure it is so uncomfortable.

Mrs. B- I have short cycles too. I wish my LP was not short as well, but I guess we can't always have everything!

alspals- I think you are going to win the record for the most bd'ing. lol

snowangel- yay...I wish you fruitful baby-making!!!!!!!

 

[alspals13]

Hi all...what a great weekend it was to have BBQ for all of us all around! too bad it's over and here comes the cold weather (at least for me in chicago!). Do you guys think we are overdoing it with every day bd'ing?? We are planning on holding strong for another week and then slowing down as next monday is CD 21 for me. Can there be any bad from every day or just keep bd'ing as we want to?!?!

How is everyone else holding out? Anyone having a hard time being around good friends who are pregnant??

 

[lysh]

Oh and Alspals...I am with you about not testing too early. Emotionally I would not want to see a BFP and then have a chemical. We will definitely remind each other of this during the 2ww (which you are probably just about at!).

 

[alspals13]

Yes Lysh!! We need to really help each other out on the whole waiting thing!! We should make a pact!! I know I already asked you, but when are you trying to wait to test again?

 

[snowangel187]

Alspals everyday is fine unless dh has a sperm count issue then the suggest every other day. Sperm can live up to 5 days. . Are u sure u ov by cd 21? I'm not sure how long ur cycles r but the online predictors really are not accurate for most people.

 

[lysh]

alspals...right now I get wistful when I am near my pregnant friends/coworkers (believe me, there have been MANY lately!). Maybe that is because I just began ttc. I think if I went months without a BFP, it would be harder.

I am not testing until Sept. 23rd (or sometime around that). I am still in the beginning of my cycle..I will be CD 8 tomorrow. I have not even ovulated yet.

 

[alspals13]

thanks lysh and snowangel!! I am not sure I ov by 21, but we are thinking to go down to every other day at CD21 until af comes or BFP!!

Lysh...same testing date for us will be perfect for making sure we don't test earlier So happy I have a testing buddy!! I am pretty sure I haven't ovulated yet either!

I have a ton of friends who are pregnant and I am so happy for them. I get sad though around my sister in law because we started TTC together, I had a mc right away and then she got her BFP the day before I miscarried. So, I struggle with that, but I agree with the wistfullness in general!!!

 

[clandara]

WOW....lot's to catch up on, that's great! Hope everyone is having a great day. My bbq went quite well with the family.
Now on CD 17 which makes it about 4 dpo. I sure hope this time it works. So if I wait until AF...testing should be Sept 15. I am not sure if I should test before...I think I will wait. I get my hopes up and so does my DH and when I come out with the BFN it makes me sad. So....I think Sept 15th is the day!