**August 2020 Lucky Testers: 49 Testers - 16 BFPs**

[Stargirl1993]

What’s everyone’s plans for this cycle? I’m trying soy Isoflavones and conceive plus along with opks and I might temp Aswell x I hope we see lots of bfps in August x

 

[doggylover]

@doggylover thank you for the encouragement! The last 2 weeks here have felt bad- last week we were in heat advisory all week and I couldn't breathe well (asthma) with the humidity. And this week has been nonstop rain. If we could just get outside for an hour a few times a week I think it would help a lot!! DH is taking a couple hours off work tomorrow around lunchtime to watch the kids so I can get out of the house. I'm hoping the weather is okay that I can go for a nice long walk to get some exercise, fresh air and a break!

I hope those OPKs turn positive soon!! I want to start testing but I'm only CD 8 today...last month I ovulated CD16 and I just don't want to be taking them for the next 8 days! I'm going to hold off...maybe start on Friday but definitely by Saturday!

I was saying to my husband today I’ve found July a really hard month, the hardest since our schools shut back in March. Like you, the weather has been a massive contributor to that. It’s been so wet here, and of course most/all indoor places are still closed so when it is wet we’ve been stuck in. It just makes it HARD. I’m glad your Dh can take some time off so you can have a breather. Next week we are going to stay with my in-laws (haven’t seen them in 7 months now!) and I cannot wait to just have the extra help an a single second to myself!

My luteal phase this time has been 15 days and I always thought it was exactly 14 which would have maybe put O a day after when I thought, in which case BD would have been further away from O and maybe why we didn't achieve success??

Anyway I'm thinking of ditching the OPK's and temping and pre-seed too and just trying to have fun and BD when I get the EWCM and feel like it. Not sure I can handle the stress I've had this cycle each month..I completely went inside myself and peed on so much money lol

I may change my mind yet but just feel like I want to be more laid back about things.

I think that sounds like a great plan. This TTC business is so f***ing hard, and it is heart breaking. Trying to limit that where possible is such a good idea.

What’s everyone’s plans for this cycle? I’m trying soy Isoflavones and conceive plus along with opks and I might temp Aswell x I hope we see lots of bfps in August x

Sounds like you have your bases covered! I hope we get loads of August BFPs as well, fingers crossed!

 

[Danizzychar]

Evening ladies... So we spend how many years trying not to get pregnant no am so desperate to be pregnant I do not know what's worse ha..
Am. Still getting positive opk on the easy at home.. Just are these a good brand.. I tryed an cheap one from the poundshop today and look at the difference same day same wee xx

 

[doggylover]

Evening ladies... So we spend how many years trying not to get pregnant no am so desperate to be pregnant I do not know what's worse ha..
Am. Still getting positive opk on the easy at home.. Just are these a good brand.. I tryed an cheap one from the poundshop today and look at the difference same day same wee xx

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Ive found a similar difference between my cheapies and my wondfos. It’s weird as in the past my cheapies were all I had and they worked great.

 

[Alligator]

My luteal phase this time has been 15 days and I always thought it was exactly 14 which would have maybe put O a day after when I thought, in which case BD would have been further away from O and maybe why we didn't achieve success??

Anyway I'm thinking of ditching the OPK's and temping and pre-seed too and just trying to have fun and BD when I get the EWCM and feel like it. Not sure I can handle the stress I've had this cycle each month..I completely went inside myself and peed on so much money lol

I may change my mind yet but just feel like I want to be more laid back about things.

Peed on so much money! Ha! I did that too last cycle. Felt so silly after the fact and yet at the time it’s so hard to stop myself! You get so hopeful.

I’m itching to test at 5dpo (MAYBE 6). Keep telling myself it’s too early for anything and I have to wait til 8 at least.

 

[kksy9b]

My luteal phase this time has been 15 days and I always thought it was exactly 14 which would have maybe put O a day after when I thought, in which case BD would have been further away from O and maybe why we didn't achieve success??

Anyway I'm thinking of ditching the OPK's and temping and pre-seed too and just trying to have fun and BD when I get the EWCM and feel like it. Not sure I can handle the stress I've had this cycle each month..I completely went inside myself and peed on so much money lol

I may change my mind yet but just feel like I want to be more laid back about things.

Totally understand needing to step back from the intensity that TTC can become. Have you thought about going to the doctors to see if there are any fertility treatments they think could help?

 

[kksy9b]

@doggylover I completely agree! March-May we had virtual schooling...June was spent with as much time outside as possible. But July? It's been miserable and we won't hit the peak of the heat until the end of August/beginning of September. We are looking at getting a swing set to hopefully be able to get 10 quick minutes throughout the day to run outside to swing and slide and then come back in before we get too hot. Less than a month until school starts and that will be a big help too!! Enjoy the time with your in laws!! I'm heading into my parents for possibly the last trip we will see them until the end of winter break (my mom is a preschool teacher....trying to convince her to not go back this fall).

@Stargirl1993 I'm planning on OPKs, temping and using pre-seed. Since turning 30, I haven't had the CM that I used to so I'm hoping it helps!!

@Alligator but if you have cheapies available..... lol. i'm a POAS enabler. I just get the itch to pee on something and even knowing it will be negative, it lets me not stress about it for another day or two! So hopeful for you for this cycle!!

@Danizzychar wow! that's a crazy difference!!

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AFM, let my boys play lego video games for a couple hours this afternoon so I could work more on getting our playroom converted into a homeschool room. I think the last thing I need to do for the closet (which is now a school/craft closet rather than a pile of storage) is bring a bookcase down and get our school books put on it. Then I can start "phase 2" of rearranging the room itself and getting some new posters hung up! My goal was to be done the end of July and nearly there! It's been a blessing having this come together when it did because it's a nice distraction from trying!!

 

[Suggerhoney]

good luck ladies.

 

[Alligator]

Lol @kksy9b i had to talk myself out of testing today at 5dpo (maybe 6). I managed to do it so we’ll see what tomorrow brings! I did have some tingly/stabby boob pain which I had with my pregnancy with my daughter. It’s early though!

 

[Bump288]

Hey ladies , I’m going to jump over here from the July thread. I tested yesterday 9dpo and though I spotted something , took another this morning and same vvvvvvfl. I’m driving myself mad so I’m not testing again until af is due on the 2nd

Top 3 are from 9dpo and bottom is 10 dpo...

 

[tropicsgirl]

Can you please put me down for August 13th? I might test earlier but not sure. Thanks!

 

[Bevziibubble]

Can you please put me down for August 13th? I might test earlier but not sure. Thanks!

Good luck

 

[doggylover]

@doggylover I completely agree! March-May we had virtual schooling...June was spent with as much time outside as possible. But July? It's been miserable and we won't hit the peak of the heat until the end of August/beginning of September. We are looking at getting a swing set to hopefully be able to get 10 quick minutes throughout the day to run outside to swing and slide and then come back in before we get too hot. Less than a month until school starts and that will be a big help too!! Enjoy the time with your in laws!! I'm heading into my parents for possibly the last trip we will see them until the end of winter break (my mom is a preschool teacher....trying to convince her to not go back this fall).

@Stargirl1993 I'm planning on OPKs, temping and using pre-seed. Since turning 30, I haven't had the CM that I used to so I'm hoping it helps!!

@Alligator but if you have cheapies available..... lol. i'm a POAS enabler. I just get the itch to pee on something and even knowing it will be negative, it lets me not stress about it for another day or two! So hopeful for you for this cycle!!

@Danizzychar wow! that's a crazy difference!!

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AFM, let my boys play lego video games for a couple hours this afternoon so I could work more on getting our playroom converted into a homeschool room. I think the last thing I need to do for the closet (which is now a school/craft closet rather than a pile of storage) is bring a bookcase down and get our school books put on it. Then I can start "phase 2" of rearranging the room itself and getting some new posters hung up! My goal was to be done the end of July and nearly there! It's been a blessing having this come together when it did because it's a nice distraction from trying!!

I’m assuming you are based in the US? Is it correct that you guys can opt for school return, or online school, or home school for the year? Or is it just until Christmas and then review? I really enjoyed teaching the kids at home these last months (I am a teacher but for older kids) but wish I’d had more time to properly prepare. Sounds like you’re gonna have a lovely space!

Hey ladies , I’m going to jump over here from the July thread. I tested yesterday 9dpo and though I spotted something , took another this morning and same vvvvvvfl. I’m driving myself mad so I’m not testing again until af is due on the 2nd

Top 3 are from 9dpo and bottom is 10 dpo...

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something is definitely catching my eye, especially on the inverted colours. Keep us updated!

Afm: I had some uncomfortable cramps last night so thought AF would be here, but nothing yet. I’ve got to be the only person on here waiting for af to show, rather than hoping she stays away but then I’ll be able to start a new cycle and get this funky one behind me.

 

[Deethehippy]

Totally understand needing to step back from the intensity that TTC can become. Have you thought about going to the doctors to see if there are any fertility treatments they think could help?

I’m 47 in February so I think doctors would laugh at me to be honest.
I think egg donations would be the thing that would be recommended at my age but me and OH want this to be our baby.
I totally respect people getting Fertility treatments but I just don’t think they are for us.
This is our last ditched attempt to have a child before I hit menopause. We have said we will never use contraceptives again and if we get lucky then it’s meant to be
I have at the moment regular periods and ovulation and I get EWCM each month so I assuming it must still be possible.
Because we’ve had these possible chemicals recently I think OH’s swimmers must be up to scratch..just gotta hope there is one or two eggs left that are not mouldy.

 

[Lottielouf]

Hi ladies,

hope everyone is well!

I’m 4dpo today and no symptoms yet I don’t think except I am soooo tired! I didn’t wake up til 9.30am today which is really unlike me

I’ve also decided to stop temping because all though my chart looks textbook I’m starting to obsess over it and I’m terrified of seeing temp drops and misinterpreting what I’m seeing etc it’s just stressing me out so I’m future I’ll temp to confirm O along with OPKs and leave it from there and see what happens!

baby dust to all

 

[Stargirl1993]

This period seems to be very heavy? I’m guessing it’s normal first period after a miscarriage? x

 

[Deethehippy]

This period seems to be very heavy? I’m guessing it’s normal first period after a miscarriage? x

It can be yes. Hoping it doesn’t get too bad for you xx

 

[3 girlies]

This period seems to be very heavy? I’m guessing it’s normal first period after a miscarriage? x

My first one after my mc was awful, really painful aswell. Hopefully it eases for you soon x

 

[tbfromlv]

@doggylover im butting into this conversation- I’m a teacher in the US. Most every district is giving families an online option if they aren’t fully virtual. My district is going full time in person but with the virtual option for parents to choose. I’m really upset about this because our area is getting significantly worse. I am not comfortable being a guinea pig in this COVID experiment of fully opening schools. I was hoping to be pregnant by the time school started back up so I could maybe convince them that I need to be a virtual teacher. Ha!

 

[Alligator]

I’m so over this pandemic too! I know it’s not going away and that just makes me so sad. I hate it so much. I’m anxious for schools to return because my daughter isn’t school aged but goes to a daycare with school aged kiddos. I know she’s going to get sick (as young kids do) and that means anxiety and worry and keeping her home and missing work (I’m working from home but she’s 2, I can’t get much done with her around).