33yr ttc#2 - buddies needed!!!

[happycupcake]

Thanks cupcake, no I'm going to go out to the shops and buy them. I'll give it a go alongside my temps, then I'll know to not stop dtd until I get what I think is the positive. It's all a bit experimental but I have to keep reminding myself that I am not in a great rush!!

Thanks for the gender info, yes it was me! And yes I have the same problem with the ewcm/semen!!! I find my ewcm can be a touch cloudy whereas semen is totally see through. Sorry if tmi ladies!!!

My ewcm is always slightly cloudy too. It's confused me since literally everything seems to say it ought to be clear, but mine isn't and hasn't ever been! It's always been slightly cloudy. It didn't look like his stuff, and it didn't feel like it so I'm thinking it probably wasn't. I am approaching ov and cp is soft and high so I reckon it may be genuine ewcm.
I think we are all past tmi lol

 

[ladders]

Ha ha never tmi on here! But yes if been exactly the same ewcm never clear always cloudy and sometimes never sure if actually is or old sperm 🙈🙈

I'm more and more certain that if already ovulated and my tests not picked up. Not sure when though so hard to decide what dpo I'm on first cycle was 29 then 25 so I'm going to say my cycle this time would be 27 and so I ov on weds so I'm going to count myself as 3dpo today!

He he citrus it makes me think of the puppy parties i used to run at work but I'm sure it's not the same. Also I think you'll be fine testing opks later in cycle as long as not the dual hormone digital ones! I'm like the oracle of opks now lol

Im going to a party tonight so lots of drink and dancing and i can't remember the last time i went out so I'm half excited half scared lol

 

[Hopfl4bbynbr4]

Happycupcake, I agree, we're all a little past tmi haha but I honestly don't mind. I think it helps to actually talk about what's going on with our bodies and compare to a degree and see if it may be the same for some of us. Like with you and citrus, I also have some days of slightly cloudy ewcm and some days of completely clear ewcm and it's definitely hard to tell which one is which as far as ewcm or semen. I'm glad you're acupuncture went well and you're feeling better! Fx this helps you this cycle!

Citrus, if you order online there should be an option for next day or two day delivery but it usually costs a little more to get it faster. It's a good idea to go to the shops and get some that way you will have them today and can start testing right away and may be able to see a build up to positive. Good luck! Let us know how it all turns out for you. I also think a puppy party sounds fun! I would love to have a puppy party for my dog but dh and everyone else will think I'm nuts lol!

Bassit, I believe it was you going to the puppy party? If not, I'm sorry. I think it'll be fun! I'm also interested to know if there will be other puppies at this party?!

Cd9 today and nothing to report from me. Just waiting to O. I may actually order some more opk's and try to get a soft cup in before O and try that this cycle too. I plan on going back to sleep when I'm finished with this post. I'll set my alarm for about 10am and probably will be cleaning the yard today and thinking about going to get some paint to paint my bedroom. The kids all had friends stay over last night so they will all ignore me until they get hungry or want to go somewhere. Except ds2. He is always right under me so I'll find something for him and his friend to do today. The weather here is sunny and going to be hot.

 

[Hopfl4bbynbr4]

Ohhhh ladders, a party with adults sounds fun! I can't remember the last time I actually went out with dh or even alone and went to a party or get together. I hope you have a great time! Drink and dance a little for me!

 

[citrusfruit]

Oh well this has thrown the cat among the pigeons! Wasn't expecting it but think the opk is positive. Opk-ers do you agree? First image is within the first couple of minutes and second pic is dried. Last BD on Thursday so think I will still try to get one more in tonight even though it doesn't fit with the girl plan. Maybe I will O a little early this month. Who knows!

 

[citrusfruit]

Dried

 

[happycupcake]

Definitely positive! I would get in there, it can take another day or so to ov anyway, so there's still every chance you conceive a girl
To add - perhaps, in the interest of gender swaying purposes, try to avoid positions which are deep because this will give the male sperm a head start. Try missionary or another which isn't too deep, and hopefully those girls will get in there first

 

[ladders]

That's a great positive citrus!!!!

 

[ladders]

So I'm now confused again
I know your not supposed to read the lines on the digital but I notice before there was a barely barely there second line and then today line clearly there. Not as dark as control but definitely there. Circle still blank and no smiley but do you think this is o? Or beginning of o????

 

[citrusfruit]

Gosh I have no idea ladders. I feel bad that I just went straight out and got a positive when you are dealing with this limbo. Hopefully you are already in the tww. Did you start temping at all? Will you keep testing for o? How many of those crazy expensive sticks have you got left?!

How is everyone else? Did you see anything on your opks today Jessy? I can't remember what CD you are.

Cupcake have you had o confirmed yet? Can't remember what tracking you are doing. Hope you have been getting lots of BD in!

How's everyone else?

PS really sorry but I can't remember who said it but I giggled a bit at the person who had a tiff with OH! I have been trying to avoid arguing with my OH all day as I know it's a crucial BD day. I failed! Haha! Anyone else think it's impossible to not argue when kids and men are involved?!?!!

 

[JessyG]

Sorry i have been absent! Working then had a super busy day yesterday in pain from my tattoo! I am on cd7 now so i wont use the opks until monday i dont think. We will bd tonight even though its likely to be too early. May try again tomorrow if not Monday then take it from there after i have taken the opk.

Ladders i am sorry i am there with you confused aswell so you are getting a positive today on a opk but a negative on the digital? It may very well be a lower surge than what the digital needs to register.

Anyone in the tww yet?

I dont know if its just because i have been so busy this week but have sort of totally forgotten about ttc this month ooops. It was my OH who said is it not about time and i thought fuck yeah probably this weekend is a good idea.

Hope everyone else is well.

 

[Hopfl4bbynbr4]

Oh citrus! That's definitely positive! Maybe your dh will get over the argument quickly and dtd tonight anyway. If not, then I've read we have 12-48hrs to O after the positive opk so hopefully there's still time tomorrow, even though you want to sway for a girl. Last cycle was the first time I had enough opk's to see my surge fade in and out. The month before I only bought a few from the dollar store and didn't have enough to see a positive so it drove me crazy wondering if I actually O or not. The point is, last month I had 2 days of blazing positives so you may still have time if you can't bd tonight. And yes I agree, sometimes it's hard not to argue when men! My dh sometimes comes home grumpy. I usually don't like to argue unless it's necessary so I usually tell him to go back to work, come home and try again. He usually gets the point and settles down. I don't like to argue but when I do it's like I never stop till I get my point across and dh gets my point too lol

Ladders, I'm sorry hun. I hope you have already O'd and the lines you're seeing is the fade out of the surge. That 3rd opk does look a bit darker than the rest but the 4th is fading away again so your urine was probably more concentrated on that one? IDK. I'm sorry hun I know it's frustrating for you. Do you have any other signs of impending O or have all the other signs gone? If you're not noticing anymore signs then I would say you most likely already O'd and it's the fade out of the surge you're seeing?

 

[Hopfl4bbynbr4]

Lol Jessy! Sounds like your oh is feeling frisky at the right time! That's always a good thing. Would you mind posting a picture of your tattoo? I would love to see it if not too personal for you?

 

[JessyG]

Its upside down because i took it and its on my leg but here is my new addition. I love Roses and its my daughters middle name. I already have roses but this one is soo different to my others.

 

[citrusfruit]

Hehe thanks Kim, I think I will be able to persuade him. I wonder if I will see a temp rise tomorrow. I must remember to temp!!! I've been really rubbish at it this cycle. I've been reading a little about the shettles thing and seems like it's pretty much been disproven so think I might just take my chances rather than risk missing o.

 

[happycupcake]

Ladders I don't know much about the digis but I would be careful reading into seeing lines when taken apart if we are to go by digi hpts. Have you used a dipstick? I can't remember!

Citrus, was it you who said about kids husbands and arguing? I think it's impossible to avoid arguments regarding these groups of people lol

We dtd CD7 and today CD9 and I'm doing most things - checking cp and cm, using OPKs, temping, started acupuncture yesterday and am using Conceive Plus and prenatal vitamins. Yesterday's OPK was virtually blank which I expected anyway. Today's from this afternoon has a clear line there and will do another in a short while. I think I may see a positive tomorrow, possibly the following day.

Jessy your tattoo is beautiful

 

[citrusfruit]

I'd really like a tattoo. I wonder if it's too late! I don't have any and I keep thinking I should get one. Feel like I'm struggling to commit though.

 

[Hopfl4bbynbr4]

Jessy, I love your tattoo! It's beautiful! And I love that is has a special meaning for you also.

Citrus, I have always said I'm going to get a tattoo, just haven't done it yet. I want a vine starting from the back of my neck going all the way down on the right side of my back and cross over the lower back to the left side. In the vine I want several different flowers of several different pastel colors. I've said this for many years without following through. I think the main reason is because I keep changing the colors of the flowers that I want. Dh has several tattoos and wants more. We both have one in mind that has meaning for the both of us that's going on our wrists. Eventually we'll get it. I definitely do not think you're too old for a tattoo if that's what you really want.

I just ordered more opk's and a Luna soft cup thing and it should arrive by Friday the 28th. I actually just realised that with my cycles being so long, if I concieved this cycle then I'll completely skip over the chance of a January baby and I'll be due in February.... That's crazy...

 

[JessyG]

Never too late citrus. I am 30 and i have had most of mine done since i had my daughter at 27. I had 2 before i had her and now have 7 and have another 4 or 5 planned after i have another baby.

That sounds lovely kim. Go for it. The guy who did this rose is a genious his work is amazing and although expensive its so worth it for how realistic it looks.

I am on cd8 now and we did manage to bd last night and maybe tonight before i start using opks.

How is everyone today?

 

[citrusfruit]

Ok so CD17 here today and no temp rise this morning. Despite doing a lot of looking online last night, I'm still really confused about opks. So if yesterday's was definitely positive, then might today's also be positive or is it likely to be negative? If it's positive does that mean I'm likely to o on Tuesday as I thought? If it's negative does that mean I'm likely to o today? And is it likely to be totally blank or just lighter than yesterday's?!! So confusing!!