End of August Testing Party Thread, Join me!

[Turtle0630]

Lithodora! I am so happy for you! Praying for sticky one for you and a happy and healthy nine!!!

Turtle - Thanks for addressing that. I totally tested on AF before because it was a weird short light period and I love to pee on things. I posted it in a different thread but I actually did completely lose my mind yesterday and test - It actually made me late for work because I went and bought one. BFN of course but even if I somehow did magically O without a temp spike I would be either 10dpo or 3dpo based on other signs. If it was the 3dpo one though we hadn't BDd for a few days so not much hope there. I genuinely do not mind if I don't get a BFP for a few months I would just really like to be sure I am ovulating. That is what is stressing me right now.
Today I am a bit crampy but it may just be GI stuff...

I miiiiight be willing to start/maintain a Sept. thread but would prefer to wait until AF starts for me first. If anyone else wants to start one first please go ahead!

I'm sorry that you got a BFN when you tested but like you said, you'd still be really early if it was a positive. So at least it doesn't mean you're out yet! That makes total sense too. The first hurdle of course is knowing that you even ARE ovulating, obviously nothing can happen if that's not the case. How have your temps been lately, getting any better/giving you any clearer signs yet from those?

I get you on the cramping maybe being GI stuff too. Since I have Crohn's (which is a GI disease), I often have crampings from that as well. So I'm constantly trying to decipher between GI cramps and reproductive cramps, and a lot of times it's pretty impossible for me to tell. Damn our bodies!

 

[Eclaire]

Hi Ladies I would love to join you. I have stalked this site for months and finally decided that everyone seems supportive enough that I should join. I am ttc #2 and currently 5 dpo. I have had some really unusual symptoms this month that have never experienced before.

First, super painful ovulation pains (it actually hurt to sit down for a couple of hours.) Then at 3 dpo I had one wipe with pink cm. Since then I have had lots of cramping, back aches, extreme fatigue, moodiness, and my cervix has remained high. At 4 dpo I had a temp increase of nearly 1 degree f.

I haven't noticed any changes to my bbs, but I still breastfeed and dd is teething so they are already a little sore. I want to test, but I know it is too early and I don't want the disappointment of a bfn. Any thoughts or advice? I know it is very rare to see ib at 3 dpo, but I am trying to remain hopeful.

 

[Lithodora]

MnG that sucks At least a specialist might be able to help you out better?

 

[Mintastic]

Magrat - it is so nice to see your face! I know epo increases ewcm and can help with pms symptoms in fact I used to take but I have read some really bad things about it so I stopped. Do some actual research on respectable medical sites before deciding to take it.

Mn and Bing - that wait is dreadful I had go wait over a year for a geneticist appointment before I could even get the go-ahead to TTC (because I have a genetic condition). My advice is to call the office once a week and ask if they have had any cancelations.

Turtle - sorry you have to deal with Crohn's. I have ongoing GI issues but no formal Dx.
My temps are maybe going up a little but nothing noteworthy.

Welcome Eclaire and good luck! No real advice just hang out with us while you wait!

 

[Julesillini8]

Welcome eclaire! 5 dpo is ReALLY early, hold out a few days good luck girl!

 

[MnGmakes3]

Mint- that's a great idea to call for cancelations. She did say she would "put me on the wait last" to be called but I didn't dare ask how long it was.
I'll give them a week and be THAT harassing patient lol

 

[Mintastic]

It can work! Some places are actually okay if you call every day to check - they want to fill those last minute cancelations too! But until you know that's why I would limit it to once a week.

 

[MeganS0326]

So a little update on me...When it rains it pours..

I had a call from the OB yesterday about my CD21 bloodwork. (As previously mentioned) after talking to her about a few other things she said she'd call back...so today they drop the bomb on me that they're referring me to a specialist. I feel like if I never opened my mouth about the symptoms or said the words legs and blood clot than they would have moved on to next month.
I totally get they dont want something major to go wrong and have to wait it out. But it gets worse. ..
So I call the new office and their first appointment isn't until mid October!
Are you effing kidding me?!

There is nothing I can do for the next 3 cycles except sit on my ass and wait...

I have this weird feeling that you'll get your BFP before the appointment. I can't wait to see if I'm right. I have everything crossed for you!

 

[MnGmakes3]

So a little update on me...When it rains it pours..

I had a call from the OB yesterday about my CD21 bloodwork. (As previously mentioned) after talking to her about a few other things she said she'd call back...so today they drop the bomb on me that they're referring me to a specialist. I feel like if I never opened my mouth about the symptoms or said the words legs and blood clot than they would have moved on to next month.
I totally get they dont want something major to go wrong and have to wait it out. But it gets worse. ..
So I call the new office and their first appointment isn't until mid October!
Are you effing kidding me?!

There is nothing I can do for the next 3 cycles except sit on my ass and wait...

I have this weird feeling that you'll get your BFP before the appointment. I can't wait to see if I'm right. I have everything crossed for you!

That would just be the bees knees
I ordered some vitex and other vitamins to accompany the 4 I'm already taking. I'm hoping SOMETHING happens during the loooonnnggg wait.

 

[Turtle0630]

Eclaire, welcome! No real advice from me either, but good luck! Things are sounding good on your end so far!

MnG, I think Mint's idea about calling weekly about cancellations is a great one! Good thinking! I also agree with Megan that I think you'll get your BFP before the appointment ever gets here.

 

[Bug222]

im out

 

[Samanthatc]

So sorry bug

 

[Rosie_Phillip]

Any one a pro temper??

Yesterday my temp dropped .4 and today is up .8!

Now going crazy looking up implantation dips accompanied by a tripasic shift...

I will not let it get in my head that this is it... WHO AM I KIDDING!! Someone slap me quick!

 

[Rosie_Phillip]

Ahh sorry Bug

 

[Mintastic]

Sorry Bug - any plans for next cycle?

Rosie - I just started temping so no pro but it seems to look promising. Do you have the pro feature where you can search "charts like mine?"

 

[Bug222]

Sorry Bug - any plans for next cycle?

Rosie - I just started temping so no pro but it seems to look promising. Do you have the pro feature where you can search "charts like mine?"

same plan- prenatal, folic acid, b-complex, asprin- temping/OPKs and SMEP

 

[Mintastic]

Sounds good Bug. I know SMEP has worked for a lot of people if you really stick with it. Did you do it when you had your first?

 

[Julesillini8]

Sorry bug. Hope September is a good cycle!

 

[Julesillini8]

SMEP is dtd every other day and making sure to dtd on ovulation day?

 

[NicaQ]

SMEP is dtd every other day and making sure to dtd on ovulation day?

https://spermmeetseggplan.com/smep-step-by-step/

Every other day starting CD 8, BD on O day, next day, the next day, skip a day and then the next day. I think it's a little too hardcore for me lol

Edit: By O day I'm talking about pos OPK of course