first cycle actively trying (June 2015)

[lesondemavie]

Thanks for your reply. I read that's it better to test PM at the moment I'm testing 12pm and then again between 4-6. Confused that it went dark and then went light. I saw that you came of BC August how you when you came off and did ov first cyle. Here's my ov test first cycle didn't test throughout only some of the days. What do u think? Thanks in advance

Hard to say since it's only a few tests. I flucuate throughout my cycle light then dark then light again (that's normal), but I'm only darker than the control for a day. None of the tests you posted are darker than control. Don't worry too much. My first cycle off bcp, I had an LH darker than control at cd11. I tested 3x per day from cd4 to cd13 that first cycle just so I could see my pattern. Since then, I've only tested starting 10 dpo until I get a surge and see it drop. The surge came later and later each cycle until finally dropping back to cd12 this cycle (my 4th off bcp). My cycles are only 23-25 days long...always have been since I started. I've seen others post that they never get darker than control...so maybe we're all different...but until you've charted a whole cycle and given it some time you really just don't know. I've done everything right and no BFP yet. I've had to let what is just be. No matter how much we all know and do, it's still just a roll of the dice each cycle. I hate the chance and the unknowns, but it's a part of the process...even if you're both perfectly healthy and you do everything right it may take time..might as well roll with it and throw some romance in there while you can . Keep testing, see if you get an LH darker than control at some point, bd a few times a week just in case, and you'll at least know you're doing what you can for now. FX to you.

Testing for me starts again tomorrow. Everything so far just feels like every other cycle, but who knows...still testing a few days before AF just in case. BFP would be so great, but the bright side of a BFN is no fake drinking at thanksgiving. Win-win right? ...really would rather the former over the latter, but there's always a silver lining.

 

[FertileFlower]

Iak, you can have surges that will show as quite dark OPK's. I have the same challenge with mine. They are always very visible, the lightest are usually 5/10 of the control line. But I had a surge that was 9/10 last month and thought I ovulated on cd11 but then I had a super dark OPK on cd16 (darkest I've had).
I had a 9/10 OPK yesterday, and today it's a lot lighter. So not sure if I ovulated today (I had other symptoms too) If I had not had that surprise late superdark OPK last month I'd be sure I ovulated today cd8.

So I have no more advice to give you than that you can have surges but that does not mean you ovulated so keep bd'ing anyway to play it safe.
Welcome to this thread!!

Gina, you're not out yet! If so, maybe you'll get a Christmas baby gift together with Vel!

AFM. I'm on CD8 Got a probable +opk yesterday. Have other signs too; ovary pains, horny, antsy, high energy, increased CM. But I had a similar experience last month, so just going to continue to bd and take OPK's all through the month and relax this time.

 

[Velathria]

Hey guys wow alot of action here again.

Hi magicalmom how are you? I was sad that I got my AF but I am ready for the next cycle. Hopefully this month is it.

Gina how are you feeling? Any more MS? I got my fingers crossed for a sticky bean.

Lesondemavie how are you feeling? Your testing today aren't you?

Iak welcome to our forum. Lots of baby dust for you that you catch that egg. everyone is really nice here so ask away.

 

[Velathria]

Hey fertileflower I'm glad you are feeling better

Hope this is your month. hope it's mine too. when are you testing fertileflower?

 

[gina236]

Well still getting what feels like MS but it's over. Started spotting and cramping today. My cervix is back to being firm even though it's been super soft and high for the last week. Pretty sure it's ending IC still has a faint line this morning but 2 days ago it was much darker so looks like another chemical. We did everything right this cycle. This is just heartbreaking. I know I've heard of women spotting when pregnant but I just don't think that it. I guess I'll wait and see if AF shows up later today or tomorrow

 

[Velathria]

Oh no... and here I was so wishing it for you that it sticks..I'm so sorry gina... I hope it is just pregnancy spotting. Maybe Me and you will be christmas bump buddies then.

 

[gina236]

Feeling so defeated. I was starting to really think it was MS and that would mean it stuck. But of course not. Feeling terrible now.

 

[Velathria]

I'm sorry gina. Maybe it still is.. no AF is still good news. keep thinking positive.

 

[gina236]

Officially bleeding. I'm out

 

[lesondemavie]

So sorry Gina. Big hugs and lots of fx for the next cycle.

BFN this am for me, but it's still early. Will keep testing until AF shows on Wed. Trying to keep positive, but not too hopeful this time around. Still I have to believe our time will come. I get two fertile windows in December thanks to my short cycle. If we're still out by January we'll go in to see if something else is going on. There is a history of endometriosis in my family. I don't have any if the symptoms of endo, but my docs said that I could come in for testing after 6 months of trying. Hope we don't get there, but it helps to know that there's a plan.

 

[Velathria]

Oh no gina. ... that sucks... you said you were gonna get your dh checked out this month right? Maybe that'll help..

I like your new profile pic very pretty. Just take it easy. i was so hoping it wasn't another CP..

 

[gina236]

Thanks. Ya we were going to. I don't know if we will because we are obviously conceiving. That's doesn't seem to be an issue. And it's implanting because I'm getting some hcg on tests. It's just not staying. Idk. Going to be googling alot lol.

 

[gina236]

So sorry Gina. Big hugs and lots of fx for the next cycle.

BFN this am for me, but it's still early. Will keep testing until AF shows on Wed. Trying to keep positive, but not too hopeful this time around. Still I have to believe our time will come. I get two fertile windows in December thanks to my short cycle. If we're still out by January we'll go in to see if something else is going on. There is a history of endometriosis in my family. I don't have any if the symptoms of endo, but my docs said that I could come in for testing after 6 months of trying. Hope we don't get there, but it helps to know that there's a plan.

Definitely early. It's good you have a plan. Hopefully you won't need to use it!

 

[Velathria]

Yeah I'd be doing that too lol

I really hope you find something that will help. Heard the maca root is supposed to help though.

 

[gina236]

The maca root definitely helped with ovulation. Had a super stong O. I will probably make more smoothies for this cycle. I am thinking I might have low progesterone. I have most of the symptoms except short LP. Might look into natural progesterone cream for this cycle. If that doesn't work I'll get blood tests done. But if I try to get the tests this cycle I may lose the baby again and this is the last cycle for a Christmas announcment. I'd be 6 weeks at christmas which is earlier than I wanted to tell my family but it's probably better to tell them early so I can talk to my mom about it. I've been dying to tell her everything that's been going on. Lots to think about. At least it's only CD1 lol

 

[Velathria]

That's true.. I've heard alot of women saying the were taking something for their progesterone.. on the forums I mean... that could be it. hey atleast maybe if it is . Then you can do something about it

 

[gina236]

The more I read the more I think that's the problem. Even though doctors dont consider chemicals as miscarriages, I do. There was a fertilized egg that implanted and turned my tests positive. My DH could see it so I know at least some of the tests definitely had something there. There is something causing me to not stay pregnant and from what I read it sounds like progesterone. So I'm going to order some and hopefully time things good again this month then start taking that. If it sticks I'll know that was the issue and get to a doctor asap. I know they won't be happy with me self diagnosing but it will just take too long to wait for an appointment and get tests done. I'm a very impatient person lol.

 

[Velathria]

Hey if they don't want to help then that's all you can do.. try it out.. do you know how to take it?

I hope it works this month then.. I'm gonna get started on maca root, green tea and calcium/magnesium... read that all that is good for getting pregnant.. so gonna try it lol see if it works. And if not. All its doing is making me healthy

Here's to hoping that December is our month

 

[gina236]

Ya I ordered a cream that has a pre measured pump so you can't over dose on it. Going to take the recommended 2 pumps a day after O. I ordered cb advanced digital ovulation tests so there is no question when I O so I can start the progesterone right away. I wasn't going to spend the money on it because I know when I O but I just want to not have any doubt. Making maca root smoothies now. Hoping for a bfp for christmas! if this doesn't work I'm out of ideas lol. Definitely take the maca root. Just be warned it gave me crazy O pains lol. But at least that means a big healthy egg. We WILL be christmas bfps!

 

[mininun1]

Hey ladies- so sorry to see the latest updates, Gina and Velathria Christmas is a wonderful time to get a bfp though. I think trying the progesterone is a great idea, Gina. I'm sure that will do the trick!!

Welcome to the new ladies, this is a great place to get information and support