General chatter while we wait (and commentary on the "pull out method")

[shaescott]

So last night DH grabbed my front from behind and it literally felt like he precisely squeezed my nipples (he did not), and I told him they hurt because I was going to start PMSing any time now. He goes “oh yeah, I can smell it on you”. EXCUSE ME? He says that my sweat smells different when I’m PMSing. I don’t even know what to say to that.
Also I’ve been spotting almost all luteal phase and had a solid temp drop today, so I’m pretty sure I’m out. I’m only 10dpo but that’s when my progesterone levels started dropping/first temp drop happened last cycle. Now part of me is like “if I’m pregnant he’ll tell me I smell different” lmaooo

 

[Jules8]

@shaescott My husband always knows too. I hate it, but it’s impressive. Lol I’m sorry you’re feeling out. Hopefully time flies so you can proper ttc.

On the topic of gender. We have 3 girls and a boy. All 3 girls were conceived while I was on femara and on or the day before O day. My son was conceived naturally, but I hadn’t had a cycle in maybe 3 months so I have no clue how close to O day I conceived. I thought I had a cyst burst, but apparently it was ovulation. I wish I would have marked it.

 

[shaescott]

My temp dropped a little more today and spotting is red so definitely out

 

[Pots]

Hi there - I just posted a thread but I'm not sure if it worked, so reposting here:

Hi everyone!
Just jumping on here to say "hi" And to ask your advice...
I am 44 years old and have two children. I had a third little boy in 2022 but he sadly passed away from an aggressive cancer last March. My husband and I are neither trying, nor actively preventing and this month, I am currently 11 days late for my period. We didn't DTD much last month (although I know it only takes one!).
A couple of maybe relevant factors are, I have been sick with a cold thing for over a month, I had a spot of spotting at what I assumed was ovulation last cycle. I have done FSH and TSH tests that don't indicate any problems and two home pregnancy tests were also negative. Obviously, this year has been particularly stressful so I guess that could be having an effect on my cycle but if anyone has any ideas or suggestions, I would be so grateful!
Thank you!
Px

 

[autumnal]

@Pots I'm really sorry for your loss of your son, that's so terrible. As far as I know if your period is so late and you're not pregnant it means that you either ovulated later than normal or you have had a non ovulatory cycle. The luteal phase is 16 days max. The ovulation sticks only detect LH hormone and you can have an LH spike without actually ovulating. They say that you should go to a fertility specialist doctor after a year of trying but after 35 I think they say to just go after six months so maybe that could be something to pursue if you are inclined to. Sorry I can't be more helpful than that but I'm sending you lots of prayers that you will have a bfp soon.