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

[ajr1990]

I thought it was a good read too. In the last 7 months of tracking, no, never later then cd19. But every month I always turn to creamy cm right after ovulation. So with so much ewcm this am I just don't know now about the temp shift. Still negative opk almost no second line at all, soooo faint.

 

[ajr1990]

I think if there is still ewcm, no ovulation, still fertile.. Right?! You don't get ewcm a day after ovulation would you? Even with a temp rise?

 

[campn]

Ajr- that's so confusing! Usually with ewcm I'd get some kind of a line. I still get some ewcm after ovulation but it's usually so little. I'm guessing you didn't ovulate yet looking at your chart.

 

[magicalmom2be]

I think if there is still ewcm, no ovulation, still fertile.. Right?! You don't get ewcm a day after ovulation would you? Even with a temp rise?

Hey ajr! You indeed are still fertile! Sounds like you're one of the lucky ones that has ewcm their entire fertile period!!! Is your ewcm clear and stretchy like snot?

 

[ajr1990]

I think if there is still ewcm, no ovulation, still fertile.. Right?! You don't get ewcm a day after ovulation would you? Even with a temp rise?

Hey ajr! You indeed are still fertile! Sounds like you're one of the lucky ones that has ewcm their entire fertile period!!! Is your ewcm clear and stretchy like snot?

yes totally clear and very stretchy. Just checked again right now and tons of super scratchy ewcm still. cervix feels med, not soft but is very high. I guess just delayed ovulation this month or maybe I will not even ovulate at all.. will see I guess over the next few days. wow the wait just got even longer. sheesh lol

 

[beemeck]

hi ladies!

I'm going to try desperately to catch up. yesterday was a non stop day at work with client appts and meetings - phew.

camp - I was totally going to say that you hadn't o'ed yet. my temps were way up the 2 days before O which they normally aren't. so I wasn't surprised to see your temp drop today. looks like O is today or tomorrow for you! happy anniversary! enjoy your cutie-free time with DH - loved the baby pic! I am always wondering about our future baby. with DH being from india and very dark and me being the whitest white girl that ever existed, it could be an interesting mix. although I always imagine that it will look just like him....but your little one is giving me hope that I might have a mini me afterall

ajr - I took a screenshot on my phone that I'll post after this one about getting fertile cm after o - so you just never know unfortunately. i always get my watery cm in the days following o, but don't input it on ff cause i hate the dotted chs. Good luck Bding - I wish I had 3 precious little ones that made bding hard. heck, even just one! I know it's frustrating but don't forget what a lovely blessing they are

magical - I am like you in that I never have a day without CM lol. I hope your temps cooperate a little more for you - mine drove me nuts this month too!

texas - I'm wondering if it could be an issue with progesterone. All signs really seemed to point to you o'ing on day 14...could the low temps be due to a progesterone deficiency? could make sense since I believe mirena suppresses those hormones. the first month I temped, my post o temps were barely higher than pre o so I looked a lot of stuff up and saw that. they get better every month - the farther away I get from all of the trauma my body went through with my last pregnancy, so keep on it and don't be afraid to demand answers from your docs!

squirrel - thanks for your info about the summer babies. I'm actually an early childhood specialist and am way over confident about my future kids' school readiness lol. I was more thinking about the social aspect of them being the youngest as they get older. my good friend in school was born aug 1 and was way behind us on driving, hitting puberty, etc. we always lovingly teased her too. she's still one of my close friends to this day and now we are all jealous that she is almost a year younger than us - but that wasn't the case then! but looks like we are cycle buddies again - you are just one day ahead of me

trixie - love your positive attitude. I always support demanding some answers from docs. I think it's ridic how long they want us to wait otherwise.

angel - thanks for the info on the leaf. I wish my iwatch did more for tracking my cycles - I'm surprised it doesn't.

ksquared - good to see you again! hoping O is just around the corner for you. looks like you are being super proactive. It is SO hard as your due date approaches. I'm almost exactly one month away and dreading it.

hi to everyone else! I'll read back again and make sure I didn't miss anyone's update!

afm - 5dpo. going fast due to busyness. can STILL feel residual o pain on right side when I pee - like bladder is pressing against it or something. otherwise not even really focusing on things and this month not testing til I'm late - unless I have an obvious sign. Last bfp I got horribly nauseous on day 13 and couldn't stand up from the toilet. took a test right then and it was pos lol. so unless that happens again, I'll just be waiting for af! lots of love to all

 

[beemeck]

Ajr

 

[squirrel.]

Ajr: it sounds like you haven't ovulated yet with that cm. I my can stick around a little after ovulation for some people, but what you're describing sounds like a lot. Hope you ovulate soon. Waiting for unpredictable ovulation is one of the worst aspects of TTC.

Bee: Ah, I see. And yeah, I do agree with that. It did suck being the last to do everything, but then now the tables have turned. I was the last to turn 30 and am now nearly a year younger than my closest friend (best friend from school), which she teasing light-heartedly hates and I find quite amusing eventually it will turn the other way. It's also nice to have a birthday in the summer and have a party when all your school friends are in the party spirit with summer holidays about to begin. Good luck cycle buddy, I hope we'll both be clutching BFPs at the end of next week!! Even more amazing would be to wait till Sunday the 29th when AF is due as it was the 29th of November 2013 when I got my first BFP with my daughter's pregnancy. The risk though is that AF is most likely going to arrive that morning and I will miss out on testify excitement by waiting till then to test.

When is everyone thinking about testing? I'm 6dpo and had hoped to make it till next Saturday when I'll be 13dpo, but I can feel the urge growing. I think I'll realistically aim for Thursday when I'm 11dpo, but with the hope that I can hold out a couple of days longer.

 

[ajr1990]

Good luck Bding - I wish I had 3 precious little ones that made bding hard. heck, even just one! I know it's frustrating but don't forget what a lovely blessing they are

It's always hard to read tone on the internet but I def was not complaining I have children..
I was in your boat many years ago, my first child was actually ivf as we tried for around 7 years with no luck.. after a few cycles with medical help we finally had our first son, so I get it to just want one child and you feel you hears others complain about their children. I'm sure years down the road will you understand but until then just know I do see my children as blessings.. it's just tough somedays going on to year 7 of sleep depravation, I never see my children as burdens though. I honestly remember feeling like that when we were ttc for 7 years and coming to these boards.. but now I understand how those woman that had several children already felt when first time(TTC) woman made comments like that, as if I don't see my children as blessings. You will be in my shoes one day and understand it's not okay to assume that a tired mama does not think her children are blessings.
We are all here together in this TTC journey, weather we are ttc our first or 10th..

 

[beemeck]

Ajr I'm sorry you felt like i would ever assume you don't think of your children that way! I just know when I'm frustrated, I tend to forget to look at the bright side of things. I just wanted to comment since your original comment was directed toward trr who has no children of her own and just suffered a loss. Before I lost a child, I never would have the sensitivity i do now. I already think of all the lack of plans I have on not sharing ultrasound pics all Facebook as I know how much it breaks my heart when my timeline is full of them (just an example). I'm sorry your journey for your first child was such a long one, and I'm still sorry that your journey for your 4th is frustrating. I just know I like to be reminded of all of the positives when I'm feeling down and I'm sure trr would rather have children conflicting with her bd schedule instead of work shifts - that's all . And I know you are supportive like that too so I wanted to make sure nothing came across the wrong way on here - and then my comment came across the wrong way so I'm sorry about that. Internet is always tough !

 

[campn]

Awww Bee you're always the sweetest! I'm glad you're busy though since that makes the dreaded TWW easier and faster to go! I'm sending you all the luck in the world that this will be your cycle hun!!!


We just saw the hunger games and will go out for dinner in a few hours. I was planning on testing after we get home from the movies but ugh I couldn't hold my pee and had to use the restroom at the movie theatre. All that water I had! I'll test in a few hours but I agree with you, I think tomorrow is O day! Phew! Looks like I'll ovulate just on time after all.

 

[Conundrum]

Hi ladies, I have a lot of catching up to do. I hope you've all been doing well, missed the chats.

Doing much better after 2 steroid shots and an inhaler. Cycle 11started early so will be joining you ladies waiting to O. FX for you all gearing to test.

 

[campn]

Bee- I wanted to add that your chart looks amazing! I'm hopeful!

 

[campn]

Hi ladies, I have a lot of catching up to do. I hope you've all been doing well, missed the chats.

Doing much better after 2 steroid shots and an inhaler. Cycle 11started early so will be joining you ladies waiting to O. FX for you all gearing to test.

Drum- I'm glad you're feeling better sorry AF got you, but now we start over all nice and fresh right!? Christmas BFP!??

 

[ajr1990]

oh yeah I never meant it just to trr. I think it was just quoted as she wrote to me before. Not even sure. . I'm to tired to go look back over posts.. haha just kidding but really, I never meant anything directly as you took it to her.

Ajr I'm sorry you felt like i would ever assume you don't think of your children that way! I just know when I'm frustrated, I tend to forget to look at the bright side of things. I just wanted to comment since your original comment was directed toward trr who has no children of her own and just suffered a loss. Before I lost a child, I never would have the sensitivity i do now. I already think of all the lack of plans I have on not sharing ultrasound pics all Facebook as I know how much it breaks my heart when my timeline is full of them (just an example). I'm sorry your journey for your first child was such a long one, and I'm still sorry that your journey for your 4th is frustrating. I just know I like to be reminded of all of the positives when I'm feeling down and I'm sure trr would rather have children conflicting with her bd schedule instead of work shifts - that's all . And I know you are supportive like that too so I wanted to make sure nothing came across the wrong way on here - and then my comment came across the wrong way so I'm sorry about that. Internet is always tough !

 

[Conundrum]

Campn How is your dad doing? I am good this time with all the family coming down for the holidays and a niece due in three weeks been either too busy or sick. I have my fingers crossed for you this cycle.

 

[jGo_18]

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.

Raspberry leaf is fine even if your cycles are normal. I used it both while mine was as well as when it teams only went bonkers for a few months. Only this cycle did I get religious about it - but I don't think drinking/taking it is ever a bad thing. It's great for wens health in general

 

[TexasRider]

So if my progesterone levels are low due to my mirena being removed is it something that wil regulate over time and I just need to be patient or do I need medical intervention?

 

[beemeck]

I'm actually not too sure of that Texas. My post o temps seem to get higher every month and now they are nice and above cover line but in August they were right at the cover line. Maybe just look up to see if there are even any links between mirena and progesterone cause I'm not even sure that that's a thing but it's just something I thought of ! I've never been on mirena and for that matter I've been off bc for 7 years now so I forget about the hormones that it suppresses in general.

 

[campn]

This opk was last night around 11 pm or so, and I just tested now and barely any line, I didn't hold my pee for long but the line is so light now. Maybe I missed my surge?