AUGUST buddies~ Symptom Spotting, Girl Talk & POAS party!

[Cheekygringo]

I'm testing using cheapies, but not really certain just how well they work.. every now and then I use a frer. And I used one a couple of days ago, and got either a faint evaporation or a ? So tossing up as to whether I should use one tomorrow or not. i think I would be 9 or 10 dpo, or I could wait until the day after. I'm not really having any symptoms, a few that could be from anything really..
Good luck Macy, I hope af does stay away for you.

 

[sweetbliss89]

Macy - I totally get the "holding your breathe each time you go to the bathroom" part! I am not looking forward to that at the end of this week. You have so many promising symptoms!

Caringo - I had some bleeding like that too a few months ago. It was bizarre. I ended up going to the doctor for it because it happened two months in a row. My primary care doctor just ran a pap but when it came back normal she referred me out to the ob/gyn. He did an exam and immediately saw that there was a blood vessel too close to the surface right on my cervix. He cauterized it right then and there and I haven't had any problems since. Maybe bring it up to your doctor and see if they can do an exam and look for something like that? I know it can be frustrating not knowing what is going on with our bodies.

We REALLY do need some BFPs in here! There are a bunch of us who are testing at some point this week and next weekend so hopefully soon we'll be seeing some! Maybe we can start a "who's due for AF" list or "when are you testing" list to keep track of every one?

I'm holding out that AF stays away this month. I need those two little pink lines.

 

[sweetbliss89]

Cheeky - if you test again soon and its a ? post a pic for us! I hope you get a BFP!

 

[KrissyB]

So yesterday I had EWCM for maybe the first time ever. And today this is what my OPK looked like... is this a positive? Or is it not quite there yet?

 

[Cheekygringo]

Sure, actually I might take it tomorrow, except it will be after sleeping all morning sample lol the shift work really messes with my sleep cycles, so I always try to treat them as my 'night sleep'.

 

[Cheekygringo]

opk looks very close, try testing twice, in the arvo/evening when it gets really close so you dont miss it (if u have enough tests)

 

[dustergrl]

Krissy that looks really close- try testing 2x/day (am/pm) until you catch it. Keep us updated!

 

[bluefish1980]

Krissy - that looks very close to it. I would also suggest testing twice a day to be sure you don't miss the surge.

 

[caringo]

How long did the bleeding last Caringo? That is quite odd. I would assume if it was from sex it would just be a small amount, right? Now Im curious lol!

I thought so too! It was really just a wipe and it was there on the tp - but a decent amount, and it was mixed with EWCM. I checked my cervix right after and there was nothing. The next day I got a teeny bit more, and then nothing. But actually just a few mins ago I went to the bathroom and had really long stringy EWCM with bright red blood streaked in it - I hope that's a good sign of something!

Caringo - I had some bleeding like that too a few months ago. It was bizarre. I ended up going to the doctor for it because it happened two months in a row. My primary care doctor just ran a pap but when it came back normal she referred me out to the ob/gyn. He did an exam and immediately saw that there was a blood vessel too close to the surface right on my cervix. He cauterized it right then and there and I haven't had any problems since. Maybe bring it up to your doctor and see if they can do an exam and look for something like that? I know it can be frustrating not knowing what is going on with our bodies.

We REALLY do need some BFPs in here! There are a bunch of us who are testing at some point this week and next weekend so hopefully soon we'll be seeing some! Maybe we can start a "who's due for AF" list or "when are you testing" list to keep track of every one?

I'm holding out that AF stays away this month. I need those two little pink lines.

Hmm, that makes sense! Could be what's going on with me as well. I also thought maybe it was a big cyst that had ruptured (and might explain my late period) but figured I would have felt some pain.

I'm also thinking it's possible that all my brown spotting and then that red spotting was some kind of wonky AF after an anovulatory cycle. If so I would be gearing up to O here soon which may explain the red smeared EWCM today! Gosh, I really hope that's what's going on - TTC is so much harder when you don't O

And I like the list idea! I wish there was a way to have a sort of "pinned" post that either stayed at the top or side of the thread no matter what page you were on!

 

[macydarling]

Krissy that looks close! I would BD every day to be safe.

Cheeky I too want to see the ? test!

Caringo I think it id a good sign! I vote anything different than usual as a good sign.

AFM DH and I BD'd and I thought maybe it would start AF (I was actually very nervous it would) but nothing. FX.

 

[macydarling]

Also, if you want I can post everyone's AF date on the first page of the thread. I will be busy during the day but I can do it tonight I have no idea how to pin it the side of the page but that would be cool!

 

[Mintastic]

Well you can put me down for "AF due: who-the-heck-knows??" since my cycles are totally wonktastic. Some apps say maybe Aug26 - another says Aug 23. But...I got a very nearly positive looking OPK this morning so...who knows?!

 

[Cheekygringo]

My first ? Test was back on page 41, but I will take another test today and see what it says..
And my af is due on the 8th I think.

 

[stellaluna431]

AF is due August 11 or August 14. FF and I don't agree on my O day haha.

I believe I'm expecting the witch on August 14th, and will start testing at what I think is 9DPO because I like to torture myself, so next Saturday (August 9th).

I would normally wait until 10DPO but since FF and I don't agree on my O day I'm going to start testing a day sooner. Plus it's my first cycle trying so I'm excited to start POAS

 

[sweetbliss89]

AF is 9th or 10th for me! Put down the 9th because I O'd early this month so I'm sure she'll come earlier. I've already started testing though because I obviously like to torture myself :/ Will use a $1 test tomorrow morning I'm sure since I have zero self control when it comes to this. I was sitting here awhile ago and thought "I wonder if this is what being pregnant feels like." I feel so full/bloated for the rest of the day once I've eaten. I felt nauseous earlier for no apparent reason and it comes here and there too but really subtle. Also, it hurts to rest my arms across my stomach, like too much pressure and makes me want to burp or labors my breathing. Is that a symptom or just due to being bloated/gassy?

Macy - I'm glad she stayed away after BD! I'll do that too, BD just to get AF started and over with haha. I never let DH know my intentions though

Cheeky - post your next test!

 

[Snufkin]

Well my second flight home is delayed, just as the first was (both 3 hours!), I haven't slept at all last night and I'm now sat in the airport toilet crying because I jut got my period. 3/4 days early, too, when I'm usually so regular. I just want to curl up in a ball and disappear.

 

[macydarling]

Oh Snufkin My heart is breaking for you. Im so sorry...AF is bad enough and then all the delay nonsense...so sorry. Are you sure it is AF? Could it be implantation?

 

[Snufkin]

I'm pretty sure. TMI obviously, but I think it's a bit too much for implantation and probably too late, too? I'm about 12dpo. This just sucks. I was going to test tomorrow. sorry I can't read everyone else's progress over the weekend, on my phone and it's a bit slow. I'll get caught up tomorrow. Just wanted to talk to someone who'll understand.

 

[KrissyB]

Caught up through the weekend - that's probably as far as I'll go, so grats to any s I missed and s for all the victims. And sorry this is a long post lol

Macy - if AF is due on 8/5, you could definitely just have been to early to test. FXed you still get your bfp this month! And sorry for the super-shady DH... I would have been LIVID!

Cheeky - I don't see anything yet, but like you said it's still early.

Stella - Grats on the TWW

Smiley - My temps were a bit weird and high after AF this month too Guess it just happens sometimes. I'm annoyed that it could throw off my whole coverline since I didn't temp while away.

WoB - I have terrible insomnia, and it definitely affects my temping. In the end, I just try not to deliberate or stress over single temps and just watch for trends (which take more time to identify but still gives me knowlege after the fact). Good luck this month and I hope it doesn't conflict with your meeting.

AFM - I started Vitex this month because I had two cycles in a row with LPs<10 days long and REALLY painful AF symptoms. I'm getting an ultrasound done next Wednesday to rule out cysts, fibroids, or endometriosis - but from what I've read Vitex could help if it is all or none of those so why not start it asap. It definitely hasn't made a HUGE difference this month - but it's still possible I could gain a day or two from it (and it can take up to 3 months to get the full effect from it). I did get EWCM for maybe the first time in my life this month (external, I don't check internal or CP), and it seems like my OPKs got darker faster - so maybe it's already making a difference.

 

[macydarling]

Glad to hear the Vitex seems to be helping you Krissy! Good luck at your appt!

Im really sad now Snuf I know that horrible crushed feeling that AF gives you. Unfortunately I may join you soon as I have cramps off and on. We are here if you need to talk/rant.