It's been 7 weeks since mc but still not af...when to ring the GP?

[mlm115]

I've never gotten a positive opk in the morning. I usually do it when I get home from work around 6 or 7 actually. This last time I caught a positive in the afternoon, but it was on a Sunday so I was home from work. I've started taking them very early before, but think I don't need to start til at least cd 12 based on my cycle. Since you're not sure when you ovulate, maybe start cd 10?

 

[MrsPhez]

So I've been looking into the opk's and am going to buy the clearblue ones with the smiley face, will try them next cycle as an experiment. I read that if you do have PCOS but have regular cycles (which fortunately I did before the mc) then they could still work for you. So it's worth a try right?

I've seen the 20 pack on amazon reduced in price by quite a bit so will get them.

So for you ladies that use them, when is the best time to use them- some people have said avoid using them in the mornings, I can't use them in my lunch break so it will be about 5.30pm after I get home from work- what's your experience with them? How many days before you think you ovulate did you start using them?

Thanks.

Hi Jane. I got my pos at about 10-11am I think. Had faded by 3pm though. I have read to test between 10am-4pm, some test twice a day to make sure! 5.30 should be fine, maybe just try and not go to the loo for a few hours before you test.

 

[bobster]

Hi Jane. Most opks tell you to use late afternoon wee however the digi ones are different and they actually prefer you to use fmu. I have used both and it works anyway.

If you normally have long cycles (is it 45 days for you??) then start testing much later as you will use too many sticks and it will get frustrating. I would start testing about 4 days before expected ovulation, or when you start getting the signs so you don't waste your money. And then stop testing as these sticks work differently and are meant to go negative after the lh surge is detected (once it hits 40 miu) unless your lh rises even higher in which case it will give you more +'ve results.

Any signs of af yet?

 

[GI_Jane]

Hey ladies, thanks for the advice about the opk's. Still no af and lost count what dpo I am. Feeling quite bloated so hope it will be along soon.

How are you ladies?

Bobster, has the bleeding completely stopped? Are you doing your own modified SMEP, positive opk's and o twinges yet?

Mlm, I remember you had a positive opk not that long ago, so your in the 2ww? What dpo are you?

MrsPhez, what happens now about your cyst, can you still TTC? Sorry if you've already said and I've missed it.

How you feeling Mackjess, feeling a bit more relaxed?

 

[MrsPhez]

Hey ladies, thanks for the advice about the opk's. Still no af and lost count what dpo I am. Feeling quite bloated so hope it will be along soon.

How are you ladies?

Bobster, has the bleeding completely stopped? Are you doing your own modified SMEP, positive opk's and o twinges yet?

Mlm, I remember you had a positive opk not that long ago, so your in the 2ww? What dpo are you?

MrsPhez, what happens now about your cyst, can you still TTC? Sorry if you've already said and I've missed it.

How you feeling Mackjess, feeling a bit more relaxed?

I'm not sure about the cyst, have to wait for doctor to get back to me. So not ttc this month till I know, there was no chance this month anyway. My BBT rose today, so I did o, now for the first af, not looking forward to that! It will be arriving over Christmas, but I'm just glad it's around the corner.
How long is it since your last af Jane?

 

[bobster]

Hi jane yes thanks I have fully stopped bleeding and am doing my own version of smep which started yesterday. No positive opk yet but I am feeling slightly wetter (but not that much) and have had twinges in the ovary area so hoping its not too long away.

Sorry to hear you are bloated. I was like that while I was waiting for af too it was horrible. Do you think you geared up to O but didn't? Or maybe you ovulated much later than you thought so are still in the 2ww? Our bodies are so annoying aren't they.

Keep wondering how healthy people like us seem to struggle with ttc when others who don't care have it so easily and take it for granted at times

Are you all ready for Christmas? I'm hoping it gives us all a bit of distraction as I'm tired now thinking about conceiving (or lack of). Sorry to be gloomy I'm just sick of waiting for things.

 

[GI_Jane]

Mrs phez, my last af was 43 days ago. I'd hate having af over Christmas, the first few days of af are always so painful for me and my mood on the first 2 days really low- It will totally ruin Christmas for it to come then! Hope you don't suffer as bad as I do?

Hey bobster, glad to hear you are back in the game sounds like o is around the corner for you...I think you already said its already past your estimated o date. I can really see the benefit of the opk's now!

Not sure what's happened this cycle to be honest. I was thinking maybe what I thought was IB might of been ovulation spotting- but then assuming my luteal phase was the same (14 days) that would mean af was due today! So I have no idea. We've not actually bd for 2 weeks so either way I'm out this month. But it's ok, I've accepted this cycle is a dud one. I'm looking ahead to a valentines bfp as suggested by mackjess.

The bummer is these long cycles...it's been 3 months since the mc and I've only had one af! So that's less chance to try to catch the egg....

Don't apologise for feeling gloomy, I'm really feeling that way too...feels like everyone around me is pregnant at the moment.

Yes pretty ready for Xmas thanks - I've started on the baileys! So that means Xmas is right around the corner. You excited to give oh his iPad for Xmas?

I'm going to sign up for a half marathon for June 2013, it will give me something else to focus on rather than TTC!

 

[mlm115]

I am on cd 3 today- witch showed up on Saturday. I knew I was out, so glad she came quickly. I actually had a normal 28 day cycle which is nice.

I understand feeling down, I was definitely there last week. Feeling better now though and hoping this is my month! Think I will try smep again.

 

[mlm115]

Oh, and FYI you apparently can have af with hcg in your system as I am proof of it!

 

[bobster]

Wow mlm didn't know that. Thats great that you've had a normal cycle this time. I long for one of those! Keep us posted about how smep goes for you

Jane yes I am past normal ovulation time which shows that mc can affect cycles for a few months and not just 1 for some unlucky ladies (me and thee it seems!). Grr hope your af comes before Xmas and I hope my O does too!!! Pesky cycles.

 

[bobster]

How's Mackjess? You're quiet. Hope thats because you are enjoying pregnancy and keeping positive about your sticky bean x

 

[GI_Jane]

Yey mlm, a normal 28 day cycle brings you one step closer to your BFP. I have a feeling that 2013 is going to be a good year for us and babies! (it better be!!).

So I just ordered 20 clearblue ovulation sticks and some pre-seed- will be my first time for using both so lets see what happens (once I finally get on to the next cycle of course!!). That's my Christmas present to myself- vaginal friendly lubricant and pee sticks lol....i should write a letter to Father Christmas requesting these items next time! lol

Haven't seen Mackjess for a while- must have moved on to the 1st trimester forum- hope we'll all be joining her there soon!

 

[bobster]

lol mackjess! I know my opk's were my x-mas present to myself too. How sad!!! Oh well lets hope its worth it. I got mine in boots for £40 but then saw them on amazon for cheaper so will buy them there if needed next time.

Grrr I hope i'm not having another anovulatory cycle!

 

[mlm115]

I use preseed. Worked for me before! I think I'm just going to get the cheap opks this time and hope they work for me. I calculated today that I have 4 more cycles to try to get a 2013 baby. No pressure!

 

[mackjess]

I haven't moved on. I am exhausted and my carpal tunnel is flaring up so I volunteer for some non pc stuff at work today. I've been checking in though on my phone. really hope less typing will help, my arm throbbed so much last night it actually kept me awake. glad to see things rolling along for everyone and fingers on my not sore arm are crossed for you ladies!

 

[GI_Jane]

Oh mackjess, what a nightmare. Hope it calms down soon.x

Ps, didn't mean to say that you've moved on. I know you've still been there for us loss ladies. Sorry.x

 

[GI_Jane]

lol mackjess! I know my opk's were my x-mas present to myself too. How sad!!! Oh well lets hope its worth it. I got mine in boots for £40 but then saw them on amazon for cheaper so will buy them there if needed next time.

Grrr I hope i'm not having another anovulatory cycle!

I saw them in boots for £39.99 and I thought no way. Yes I ordered them from amazon for £25, just shows what a profit margin these shops can make! Tried not to get carried away with all the positive reviews about the sticks and pre-seed but worth a try.

I'm with you bobster, I'm thinking mine is the same. Unfortuantly my little christmas bfp egg follicle is now probably another cyst on my ovary! GREAT!

 

[mackjess]

No worries Jane. I feel like I belong here more than the 1st tri groups. They are talking so much about baby showers and clothes and things I'm just too dang nervous to think about. I love how understanding and supportive everyone here is, and I like to hang out and root for everyone.

And I iced my arm a lot last night and got some bio-freeze this am on the way to work. Seems to be better. Boy do I miss Advil!! But I'd be OK if my arm fell off if it kept my bean safe.

I second what everyone is saying about preseed. Since DH had the cold on what were my most fertile days, I think it must have been the preseed that kept his guys protected and hanging out 'til I caught the eggy.

 

[mlm115]

Glad you and your bean are still doing well Mackjess!

 

[GI_Jane]

Glad you and your bean are still doing well Mackjess!

I second that!