46 BFPS and Counting -TTC Lucky Support Thread - newbies welcome!

[squirrel.]

Have you guys seen this?

https://www.bellabeat.com/?utm_term...th+Toddlers&utm_content=pp_o3_vibrates_beech#

It says it tracks your menstrual cycle, but doesn't give any information on how. I'm intrigued. I'm wondering if it takes your BBT or your mean temp across a day... otherwise I'm really not sure.

It looks good though.

I have one. It goes based on when you put your lmp and takes the average based on previous cycles. I love my leaf for sure though.

Thanks for filling us in. Not as technologically amazing as I thought then but it does look amazing. I love the bracelet version. How much was it if you don't mind me asking? And also, does it have a step counter?

Also jGo, I don't think you can get Ovacue in the UK, but it does sound good.

 

[magicalmom2be]

Smille24 – Sorry you had to cancel! Any kind of delay during TTC can make the whole process feel like it’s going to be an eternity to that BFP! I'd love to go to a specialist to speed this whole process up, but haven't quite made it there in my mind yet.

TexasRider – I’m thinking of switching to vaginal temping next month, too. Not sure it will make much of a difference, since I’ve been able to pinpoint O (up until THIS cycle), but I love to switch things up! Like you, I had to use the override feature on FF, because my temps have been a little tricky post-O. I’m starting to think it was the Mucinex I took during O that’s affecting my temps.

Ksquared – I’m like you with reading and running. At least you’re here in spirit! We all need as much support as we can get. We’re here for you as well, love!

Squirrel – Interesting thought on the evolution of babies looking just like their father’s when they come out! As far as CM… my CM NEVER dries up. NEVER! Always creamy. And I’m super healthy. This makes it hard for me to use CM as a fertility predictor. As far as OPK positives… I always get positives in the evening. Faint positives in the morning/afternoon.

jGo_18 – Nice how dark the lines have gotten! You’ve got a nice sticky bean there! If I have to go into next cycle, I’ll have to try the raspberry leaf tea and grapefruit juice, especially if it makes a nice lining! Which grapefruit juice – red/pink or white?

Trixie – AF will be over before you know it! Raspberry leaf tea and softcups may just do the trick! I just started soft cups this cycle and really think I’ve increased my chances. Fx for you this cycle!

Trr & Ajr – Hope you ladies are able to get some quality babymaking BD in with those conflicting schedules! And Ajr… Poor DS!!! And Trr… Poor DH aka piece of meat! I know that’s what my DP has become, admittingly.

Campn – If you O’d yesterday, you BD’d in perfect timing, but I believe there’s still a strong chance that you will O in a couple of days. Keep BDing and pulling out that inner pornstar! And happy anniversary, love!

 

[jGo_18]

jGo_18 – Nice how dark the lines have gotten! You’ve got a nice sticky bean there! If I have to go into next cycle, I’ll have to try the raspberry leaf tea and grapefruit juice, especially if it makes a nice lining! Which grapefruit juice – red/pink or white?

personally, i only like Simply Grapefruit - which is pink. i noticed a little change just with the juice, but when i got that tea in there... wonderful things happened! for the tea i used Yogi brand - Women's Raspberry Leaf. it's not a great flavor, but well worth doing a couple cups a day. i would start drinking a cup a day from CD1 until usually CD11 and then up it to 2-3 cups until i confirmed O. then stopped.
i've switched to Yogi brand's Mother-to-Be tea now because i was so happy with the results. i really like most of their teas tho (i can't really have any of them now as some herbals aren't good for pregnancy).

 

[magicalmom2be]

jGo_18 – Nice how dark the lines have gotten! You’ve got a nice sticky bean there! If I have to go into next cycle, I’ll have to try the raspberry leaf tea and grapefruit juice, especially if it makes a nice lining! Which grapefruit juice – red/pink or white?

personally, i only like Simply Grapefruit - which is pink. i noticed a little change just with the juice, but when i got that tea in there... wonderful things happened! for the tea i used Yogi brand - Women's Raspberry Leaf. it's not a great flavor, but well worth doing a couple cups a day. i would start drinking a cup a day from CD1 until usually CD11 and then up it to 2-3 cups until i confirmed O. then stopped.
i've switched to Yogi brand's Mother-to-Be tea now because i was so happy with the results. i really like most of their teas tho (i can't really have any of them now as some herbals aren't good for pregnancy).

I've always loved Yogi brand teas! I love the little messages on the tea bag leaflet. I used to drink Woman's Energy to help regulate my cycles. I once had Raspberry leaf in bulk, but used it all for my vaginal steam baths.

I was a fan of grapefruit juice years ago as a weight loss aid. I like white or red/pink. I just wonder which works best.

 

[campn]

Ladies that used soft cups, do you put it right after BD? Also how long do you leave it in there?

I don't think I ovulated honestly, maybe today's temperature spike was a random thing, I usually cramp a little on O day and I got zero cramps yesterday, and none today either.

 

[mommyxofxone]

Ajr the cervix moves and changes many times during the course of a day. I found out because I didn't know. I was having the same issue you are. When trying for dd I got up and checked. That was that. It didn't change a ton. Same time every day. This time ttc was nuts. I had to check all day and just recorded the most fertile position and cm I found. So annoying but my cervix is apparently shot since having dd. And the position is STILL low even being ten weeks. Hasn't risen yet. Which makes dtd incredibly uncomfortable for me.

 

[magicalmom2be]

Ladies that used soft cups, do you put it right after BD? Also how long do you leave it in there?

I don't think I ovulated honestly, maybe today's temperature spike was a random thing, I usually cramp a little on O day and I got zero cramps yesterday, and none today either.

I put mine in right after BD. Some ladies do it while still laying in the bed, but I get up and go to the restroom. I try "scraping" my walls as I push it up to collect any sperm that may not already be far up. Then when it's positioned carefully, I smush the plastic part again my cervix.

I leave mine in for several hours to be sure. Some take it out within an hour or so.

 

[magicalmom2be]

Oh! Then I lay back down and have an orgasm after inserting the soft cup. Helps suck the sperm into your uterus.

 

[Trr]

Campn- I totally agree with magical. I bring mine with me to the bedroom and slide it in while I'm still laying down. Keep it in overnight if we bd at night or for a couple hours if in the AM but I smoosh it against my cervix at least once an hour.

I watched a documentary about the importance of the female orgasm and it said that it helps to suck the sperm into the uterus so couldn't hurt to get yours after he finishes.

Good luck!

 

[trixiesmith]

Wow. Soooo much to catch up on. It's so hard reading it all on a phone screen.

Sending well wishes and positive vibes to those feeling frustrated or fed up with TTC. I understand it all and your frustrations sound like stuff I never say out loud. Thank goodness for everyone else on here who understands it all as well and is always so supportive. I know it will happen soon and I'll get to see some of your bfps.

For those with + opk's or almost +s, or temping issues, sending baby dust and keeping my fx that you all catch or caught those eggys.

Thanks ladies for the tea and grapefruit brands and suggestions for using the soft cups. I likely would have asked tomorrow on my shopping excursion what you ladies recommend.

Afm: DH and I have agreed, after a major misunderstanding today, that I'll go to my doctor and go buy the tea and soft cups tomorrow. Soo I have an appointment for next Thursday with my doc. I have a feeling I'll either end up crying or shouting for them to just help me already. I cannot wait to try again. I'm getting very impatient!

 

[campn]

Campn- I totally agree with magical. I bring mine with me to the bedroom and slide it in while I'm still laying down. Keep it in overnight if we bd at night or for a couple hours if in the AM but I smoosh it against my cervix at least once an hour.

I watched a documentary about the importance of the female orgasm and it said that it helps to suck the sperm into the uterus so couldn't hurt to get yours after he finishes.

Good luck!

Thank you magical and Trr! I've been keeping them on my night stand with the preseed. I didn't know if I should wait a little to put the soft cup, didn't want one of his guys to be left behind but hey, you snooze, you lose!

Trr, I hope you're doing good hun, I've been thinking of you a lot!

Trix- I completely understand, I think feeling helpless is healthy cause it makes you that much human and I think that's when everything falls into place. I hope you get answers, and solutions that are easy to do!

jGo, wanna, TTCBABY- I wanted to thank you ladies for sticking around and giving us so much support! That's so so sweet of you and I want you to know how appreciated you are!

AFM- waiting for that positive opk! Now DS with the grandparents, I don't know what to do with my self or my time, but I've enjoyed pop corn with out tiny sticky hands in the bowl, so I call it a success!

 

[Smille24]

Gina and Ajr- I completely understand! I've even thought of not coming on BnB anymore cause I felt like its a shame that I'm still not pregnant and how it feels like I'm a failure somehow? But I think it's all going to be worth it once we get pregnant, we won't care how hard it was or how long it took. When I had DS I said I was done cause it was so much work, but now I wanna do it again and all those hard times suddenly don't matter at all.

Ajr- I think you may have not ovulated after all? You almost did but then your body decided to wait? Did you go through any stress? Take ibuprofen? I know these things can delay ovulation.

Smille- I think they're going to help! At least keep the ones who have the chance inside!? I wonder is his condition reversible? I know my brother had low motility but it was fixed with a surgery. He has 2 boys now!

I know a SA can change every few months and they might get better, but this is going based on his last results. If it comes back bad, he'll need to see the urologist for a solution. Usually with low motility they can do a procedure called IUI where they inject the sperm in your uterus so they don't have to travel so far. I'm hoping after all of these tests that's what the doc will recommend.

 

[Smille24]

Ladies that used soft cups, do you put it right after BD? Also how long do you leave it in there?

I don't think I ovulated honestly, maybe today's temperature spike was a random thing, I usually cramp a little on O day and I got zero cramps yesterday, and none today either.

I had it handy and put it in as soon as he was done. I left it in most of the night while I slept.

 

[AngelOb]

Have you guys seen this?

https://www.bellabeat.com/?utm_term...th+Toddlers&utm_content=pp_o3_vibrates_beech#

It says it tracks your menstrual cycle, but doesn't give any information on how. I'm intrigued. I'm wondering if it takes your BBT or your mean temp across a day... otherwise I'm really not sure.

It looks good though.

I have one. It goes based on when you put your lmp and takes the average based on previous cycles. I love my leaf for sure though.

Thanks for filling us in. Not as technologically amazing as I thought then but it does look amazing. I love the bracelet version. How much was it if you don't mind me asking? And also, does it have a step counter?

Also jGo, I don't think you can get Ovacue in the UK, but it does sound good.

I bought the silver one it was about $120 about the same as a fitbit so I look at it as a more stylish fitness tracker. It came with the bracelet and a necklace so you can wear it either way

 

[ajr1990]

I just read this, have you?

https://www.fertilityfriend.com/Faqs/The-Fertile-Window---Scientific-Literature-Review.html

 

[Smille24]

Smille24 – Sorry you had to cancel! Any kind of delay during TTC can make the whole process feel like it’s going to be an eternity to that BFP! I'd love to go to a specialist to speed this whole process up, but haven't quite made it there in my mind yet.

I rescheduled for Monday. Yesterday af didn't know what it wanted to do lol. I am not mentally there yet either, but I am at the same time. I'm still in denial that we need help even though we know at least my dh's issues. At the same time it's been 2 yrs and it should've happened by now if we could do it on our own. It's tough to swallow, but I feel like we're on the right track. Once things get moving, I'm sure I'll feel more relief than anxiety.

 

[ksquared726]

You guys, I'm getting kinda excited now that everyone has positive things to say about preseed, soft cups and red raspberry! I haven't had ewcm yet so I don't think o is close yet, but I felt in a really good mood today and I just feel like I'm starting to shift into the fertile window. CD 15 today so maybe, just maybe, I'll o earlier than the last 2 cycles.

Thank you, Jgo, for detailing what you did with red raspberry. I have the capsules and I read conflicting information about how long to take it during your cycle. Last cycle my lining was crap based on how light my supposed "heavy" AF days were, so I am determined to get a nice soft lining for a bean. I was worried about stopping during the tww and messing things up, but you're proof that that method does the trick!

And I have my new soft cup and preseed at the ready. And with Vitex helping me O earlier (hopefully), I feel like I'm doing all I can. I've also been exercising every day for nearly 2 weeks straight so far. Also DH downloaded Glow on his phone so he knows when it's go time so it's not a surprise when he's tired and mentally checked out. Can't believe if I hadn't lost my first I would be approaching 7 months. But it'll all be worth it once I get my rainbow!

 

[ajr1990]

So confused. I ALWAYS get creamy cm after ovulation , and always ovulate between 17-19. Cd 20 today and I still have not gotten a + opk. I had a temp rise this am and thought possible ovulation yesterday but this am I had tons of very stretchy ewcm. I was not able to bd yesterday but jumped DH at 4:30am this am. Can you take a look at my chart and tell me what you think?

 

[squirrel.]

Ajr: thanks for posting that link. It was really interesting to read. I was particularly interested in the part where it said couples shouldn't limit sex in the fertile window (which I took to mean every other day) unless there is a medical reason to do so. I've been wondering which is better - every day or every other day. Sorry you're getting g confusing signs from your body about whether you've ovulated or not. It can be such a frustrating time! Have you ever ovulated late before?

Smile: it's understandable that you're feeling nervous and like you say, it's acknowledging that something isn't quite right which is so hard. It's not the same, but the first time we approached doctors about our suspicions that our beautiful little one-year-old boy was autistic and to have them agree that there were concerns and then refer us to specialists, was without a doubt way harder than privately keeping our concerns to ourselves. When they acknowledged that his development was a concern, it all poured down on top of me in this terrible grief. I hope that once you get seen you will feel reassured by them and that they try everything they can to help figure out what's going on.

Angel: Thanks for that, I think I'll get one for myself as a Christmas present.

6dpo today and still not much going on. I had a heavy full feeling in my lower abdomen when I woke up, almost cramping but not quite. That's gone away now though and now I feel normal.

 

[praying4no2]

Trixie and Smile. Good luck with your doctor visits. Any step forward is bringing you closer to your BFP.

Should you take red raspberry if you already have regular cycles?

AFM BFN this morning. Will test again Monday.