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

[canadabear]

caringo,

i wouldn't worry because the temp is still higher than any temp pre-O

can't wait for FF to give you cross hairs!!

ETA have you tried switching FF's detection setting from Advanced to FAM (which uses only temps to calculate O) not sure if it'll help or anything but worth switching to see if anything changes...?

Yeah I'm really not too worried!

So I just switched over to FAM and FF gave me solid crosshairs - but a day after when I thought I ovulated. I guess because there has to be 3 temps in a row above the previous 6 days, and my rise on what I thought was CD 1 wasn't higher than a temp 4 days before. Hmm...I'm not sure what to think, but I guess either way it doesn't matter, I should be covered BD-wise!

on crosshairs Caringo!

 

[smiley4442]

TMI: cd 23, could of swore I ovulated Friday (still waiting for crosshairs) and woke up this morning to ewcm when I wiped but when I checked I had creamy cm next to my cervix. I'm not sure why this month is being so weird. Right now I just want AF to show so I can start over next month. That's if I don't just give up. Seriously thinking of throwing in the towel.

 

[Mintastic]

Caringo - you got crosshairs on FAM only right? If so, hopefully you will get a few more days of high temps and advanced will give it to you also.

 

[Yoga_Girl]

Macy - from what I've heard, watery mucus is fertile! Some sources say it's more fertile even then EWCM, either way I think it's a good sign!

Welcome yoga girl! I hope this is your month too! do you chart?

I was a little disappointed this morning to see that my temperature had dropped a bit, I really wanted my crosshairs!! I'm not too worried, though - I know you can get a sep dart estrogen surge after ovulation that makes your temp drop so I'm assuming that's what caused it.

Thank you for the warm welcome caringo! No, I don't chart. I looked at your chart and it's very impressive! I'm thinking I might need to do that.

 

[manifestmama]

Hi ladies,

Please help me find some sanity.

I'm now 14dpo and got a BFN this morning on frer. My temps usually sit around 36.4-36.8 Last night i was freezing then it shot up to 37.9 I felt really really sick and the cramps were worse than when I had appendicitis.

This morning my temp was down to 36.1 I haven't temped properly this month as previous months I saw no patter BFP or no ovulation. My hormones may just be in overdrive as it's my first cycle since ovarian drilling.

Oh and usually my cm is creamy at this point and a lot of it, but this time round it's watery; nothing then a gush (tmi) I'm bloated my bowels are sore to press.

I'm not normally this crazy, I promise, I was just convinced this month was the one. It would have been my mc due date today too

What do you think, am I just nuts? Is the turning up tomorrow?

I should add my cycles pre od were 31/32 regardless of ovulation, ov if it took place was on day 17/18 this month clear blue opk pos was on day 12/13 I'm always a 14day lp

This sounds promising though - some women don't get BFP until 18+dpo, there is still hope. The watery cm is telling!

 

[manifestmama]

Alright ladies double you tee eff, 7dpo, thought the light pink watery cm yesterday was a good sign (maybe IB?) and then today have what feels like AF cramps and more bright red blood but still only spotting. Have not had this happen before. Last month I spotted at 6dpo right up through my period but it was brown the whole time. Thought it might be old blood coming out from the cleanse I did. This month I don't get it - no sore boobs, no other symptoms. Grrrr aaarrgh

 

[Mintastic]

Ugh...sorry manifest. I had a super weird period last month too with all kinds of spotting and arriving early and it was very discouraging. I hope you figure out what is going on.

 

[Daisy21980]

Alright ladies double you tee eff, 7dpo, thought the light pink watery cm yesterday was a good sign (maybe IB?) and then today have what feels like AF cramps and more bright red blood but still only spotting. Have not had this happen before. Last month I spotted at 6dpo right up through my period but it was brown the whole time. Thought it might be old blood coming out from the cleanse I did. This month I don't get it - no sore boobs, no other symptoms. Grrrr aaarrgh

What cleanse did you do out of interest?

I had watery cm my BFP (mc) month. I was just so sure, but these awful cramps make me think I'm out

I'm going to try not to test tomorrow, my due day and my first day back to work post op. Oh the joys and see if it shows. The last 3 months it's come on at about 10-11pm at night.

Please let me see that little line and it be strong healthy and sticky.

Keep us updated on the spotting.

 

[hunni12]

My twinges have stopped thankfully, my lower abdomen is sore but my urine is bright yellow like really light..anyone have that with their urine? I am not on any vitamins and my fluid intake it past great haha

did you eat asparagus recently?

Nope haven't ate any of that.


Omg its 2pm and im just now waking up and still tired...

 

[canadabear]

OK ladies I think I have officially freaked myself out by over Google searching bbt temping!!
According to Google bbt temps consistently below 97.something usually indicate sluggish thyroid... And below 96.5 hypothyroidism! Usually my temps are right around 96.8 - 96.5 before ovulation! I checked out the symptoms of sluggish thyroid and turns out I have them all.. And have had for years! This explains so many things.. I am quite sure I don't have full blow hypothyroidism.. But do have some thyroid issues that can easily be dealt with through some dietary changes, supplements and exersise.
Yet another thing temping had taught me about my body..

 

[jumpingo]

OK ladies I think I have officially freaked myself out by over Google searching bbt temping!!
According to Google bbt temps consistently below 97.something usually indicate sluggish thyroid... And below 96.5 hypothyroidism! Usually my temps are right around 96.8 - 96.5 before ovulation! I checked out the symptoms of sluggish thyroid and turns out I have them all.. And have had for years! This explains so many things.. I am quite sure I don't have full blow hypothyroidism.. But do have some thyroid issues that can easily be dealt with through some dietary changes, supplements and exersise.
Yet another thing temping had taught me about my body..

my temps hover around 97 and i have a lot of symptoms that are on those lists too...i was in for a sore throat (totally unrelated to thyroid obviously) but the doctor thought she felt something in my throat so i had blood work and an ultrasound of my neck, all which came back pretty normal. so, it could be a sign, but maybe not definitely agree that diet and exercise would be good things to help feel better (thyroid related or not probably)...ugh, need to take my own advice here!

 

[Mintastic]

I agree with jumpingo - my temps are frequently in the 96.8 range and I have had my thyroid tested recently and it was normal.

 

[pinkturtle]

I haven't been by in about a month. I had a rough time the last couple cycles, well, as of Friday, I was 7 days late, had what I believe to be IB (tiny brown spot so small I wouldn't have noticed it if I wasn't watching for AF) so I bought an hpt and was planning on taking it with fmu Saturday morning, but....I couldn't wait! I ended up poas late Friday night and got an instant, no doubt about it, can't even pretend you don't see it BFP!!!

 

[caringo]

Ooh! Cross hairs caringo! At long last! Whoo hoo!

TMI: cd 23, could of swore I ovulated Friday (still waiting for crosshairs) and woke up this morning to ewcm when I wiped but when I checked I had creamy cm next to my cervix. I'm not sure why this month is being so weird. Right now I just want AF to show so I can start over next month. That's if I don't just give up. Seriously thinking of throwing in the towel.

Don't give up yet smiley! I'm sure it must be really tough...but it's all worth it to get another precious little one! We're here for you through every confusing symptom and evil AF! was the positive OPK you got previously for SURE positive?

Caringo - you got crosshairs on FAM only right? If so, hopefully you will get a few more days of high temps and advanced will give it to you also.

I did - yes, I hope so! I feel like I'm cheating the system by only getting crosshairs on FAM

Macy - from what I've heard, watery mucus is fertile! Some sources say it's more fertile even then EWCM, either way I think it's a good sign!

Welcome yoga girl! I hope this is your month too! do you chart?

I was a little disappointed this morning to see that my temperature had dropped a bit, I really wanted my crosshairs!! I'm not too worried, though - I know you can get a sep dart estrogen surge after ovulation that makes your temp drop so I'm assuming that's what caused it.

Thank you for the warm welcome caringo! No, I don't chart. I looked at your chart and it's very impressive! I'm thinking I might need to do that.

Thanks! It looks like a crazy mountain range though! I'm so envious of the ladies with the gentles dips and spikes and then the gorgeous SUPER clear temp shifts! You should definitely try charting - although it can be a bit stressful dealing with the "ups and downs" (literally!) it is a huge help. I would have been convinced I had ovulated before I did during my many fertile mucus days if I hadn't have temped...who am I kidding...I still thought I had ovulated anyways! I was so blind to the obvious

Alright ladies double you tee eff, 7dpo, thought the light pink watery cm yesterday was a good sign (maybe IB?) and then today have what feels like AF cramps and more bright red blood but still only spotting. Have not had this happen before. Last month I spotted at 6dpo right up through my period but it was brown the whole time. Thought it might be old blood coming out from the cleanse I did. This month I don't get it - no sore boobs, no other symptoms. Grrrr aaarrgh

I think bright red blood is a good sign - means something fresh and new is happening! Of course that could be multiple things...but could also be IB! You're in the window!

 

[caringo]

I haven't been by in about a month. I had a rough time the last couple cycles, well, as of Friday, I was 7 days late, had what I believe to be IB (tiny brown spot so small I wouldn't have noticed it if I wasn't watching for AF) so I bought an hpt and was planning on taking it with fmu Saturday morning, but....I couldn't wait! I ended up poas late Friday night and got an instant, no doubt about it, can't even pretend you don't see it BFP!!!

that's awesome!! Congrats!!

 

[Mintastic]

Congrats pinkturtle! Thanks for popping back in to let us know! H&h9!

 

[smiley4442]

Thanks for the support caringo it means a lot. Yea I'm 100% sure it was positive and it followed ewcm which is what usually happens in my cycles. So idk. I guess just cross my fingers and hope my temps increase tomorrow to confirm it.

 

[hunni12]

Congrats pink turtle..

So It's 7pm and im just now getting back up

 

[caringo]

Thanks for the support caringo it means a lot. Yea I'm 100% sure it was positive and it followed ewcm which is what usually happens in my cycles. So idk. I guess just cross my fingers and hope my temps increase tomorrow to confirm it.

I bet they will It could just be some random estrogen surge, I bet everything will be just fine!

So, I promised myself I wouldn't start symptom spotting until around implantation time...but my breasts have been feeling a bit heavy the last few days! My nipples also will have random tingles and such...I have a pretty small chest and I never really notice much going on with it except for before AF; a day or two before the girls will feel really heavy when I "jiggle" them and that's how it feels now! Hm! I don't really remember what's "normal" for my luteal phase though, it's been so long

 

[hunni12]

I don't know if I should be taking a hpt or opk but I just went to the bathroom and wiped I noticed this thick discharge on the tissue...so I checked my cervix and there was this white cm but it stretches like ewcm. Its not clear tho its very white