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

[GI_Jane]

Oh sorry Mrs phez, that sucks...I don't think there is ever a perfect month to TTC but we have to respect their wishes.

I've got so much other stuff on my mind at the moment that this month I could do without the stress of trying to catch the egg- hmm not sure what to do? Shall I try the digital opk's this cycle anyway or save them for next cycle when I'll hopefully have less on my plate? I had planned to start using them from Monday.

Great you had a normal af bobster- must be reassuring.

About to head out for the first jog of the year, ouch, this will hurt. I put on 4lbs over the Xmas and new year period!

 

[mackjess]

Sorry Phez, I know I had a fit once when DH denied me at the time of opportunity.

Hi to all the other ladies. I've been reading threads but haven't replied much since I was out of town. I didn't have the best reception on my phone so posting was a pain. But I'm back from a wonderful visit with my sis and her kiddos. Hope everyone had a great Xmas and New Years. Thinking of everyone with their ttc journeys and will try to stay caught up.

 

[bobster]

Mrs phez I feel your annoyance! Other half has said the same before and I got so upset have u been bd'ing before ovulation day? Sometimes day of o isn't always the best 1. Grr why are men so annoying sometimes! Jane, I would probably use one when u think u are o'ing to confirm and so u don't waste them or maybe try them next cycle if u want to avoid this time round. I'm very impatient so slightly biased! Welcome back mackjess hope u had a lovely Xmas and new year.

 

[mlm115]

That sucks mrs Phez. Sorry : (

Afm, I just feel that I am out this cycle. It's ok though, I've already started thinking about next cycle. I should get af this weekend. Will use preseed again, but may try a more relaxed approach to TTC next time.

 

[MrsPhez]

Oh sorry Mrs phez, that sucks...I don't think there is ever a perfect month to TTC but we have to respect their wishes.

I've got so much other stuff on my mind at the moment that this month I could do without the stress of trying to catch the egg- hmm not sure what to do? Shall I try the digital opk's this cycle anyway or save them for next cycle when I'll hopefully have less on my plate? I had planned to start using them from Monday.

Great you had a normal af bobster- must be reassuring.

About to head out for the first jog of the year, ouch, this will hurt. I put on 4lbs over the Xmas and new year period!

You're right, don't want to push it. Think I'm on for a 33 day cycle this month. I find it good to know what's going on with the opks but they are only cheap ones. Don't recommend tracking if you're not trying, wish I hadn't bothered now!

 

[MrsPhez]

Mrs phez I feel your annoyance! Other half has said the same before and I got so upset have u been bd'ing before ovulation day? Sometimes day of o isn't always the best 1. Grr why are men so annoying sometimes! Jane, I would probably use one when u think u are o'ing to confirm and so u don't waste them or maybe try them next cycle if u want to avoid this time round. I'm very impatient so slightly biased! Welcome back mackjess hope u had a lovely Xmas and new year.

Thanks Bobster, it's a horrible feeling. Now you mention it though, there is the slimmest chance I will catch the egg after we dtd 3 times on NYE! 4-5 days pre-o

 

[bobster]

Mlm- I hate that feeling of knowing you're out but having the slimmest hope too. Its just such a waiting game. Saying that though the month I got my bfp I tested up until 11dpo and all bfn and thought I was out that month too so you never know.

I hope if you get bfn at the weekend she comes quickly. I found planning the next cycle helped me too

MrsPhez, you still have a chance this cycle then! Do you think your oh will change his mind? men are funny sometimes.

Jane- have you decided what you're going to do this cycle yet? try or not to try?

AFM- still on af. Cd 4 today and usually bleed for 6 days. I am keen to start bd'ing. Hope he wants to bd around ovulation time but knowing my luck he won't be in the mood again pah! I want to be a bit more relaxed this month too. Not using soy, any lubes or special vitamins this month. Hurry up egg!

 

[bobster]

Oh and I feel you about putting weight on over Christmas, I darent get on the scales but know I've put a lot on. I may start my diet on monday... do you girls have any plans for next time apart from trying to relax more?

 

[GI_Jane]

Part of me thinks I should leave it this month but another part of me will be disappointed if I get a bfn. So I think I will use maybe 10 of the smiley face opk's this month and leave the other 10 for next month. They were after all an experiment to see if I could use them with the PCOS.

To be honest it would be nice to have proof and reassurance that I am ovulating as I'm not entirely sure what's been going on since the mc. I've not really been having true Ewcm.

Any signs of af Mlm?

Any symptoms Mrs phez? Think mackjess said she only bd'd once 5 days before o and she still got her bfp- good luck.

Bobster, I'm hoping that the fact I'm not having 5 glasses of baileys every night like I was over Xmas will mean I will automatically lose 2lbs- I must have drunk 2 big bottles to myself! Its so creamy but tastes so good! Think I might try weight watchers online, it's a £32 one off payment for 3 months.

How are the wedding plans coming along, any progress or thoughts?

 

[MrsPhez]

Part of me thinks I should leave it this month but another part of me will be disappointed if I get a bfn. So I think I will use maybe 10 of the smiley face opk's this month and leave the other 10 for next month. They were after all an experiment to see if I could use them with the PCOS.

To be honest it would be nice to have proof and reassurance that I am ovulating as I'm not entirely sure what's been going on since the mc. I've not really been having true Ewcm.

Any signs of af Mlm?

Any symptoms Mrs phez? Think mackjess said she only bd'd once 5 days before o and she still got her bfp- good luck.

Bobster, I'm hoping that the fact I'm not having 5 glasses of baileys every night like I was over Xmas will mean I will automatically lose 2lbs- I must have drunk 2 big bottles to myself! Its so creamy but tastes so good! Think I might try weight watchers online, it's a £32 one off payment for 3 months.

How are the wedding plans coming along, any progress or thoughts?

No symptoms, tbh I don't even know for certain I did ov as my bbt hasn't risen yet which is a bit scary but it's only been 2 days since pos opk. Hopefully tomorrow morning I'll see the rise.
I'm feeling a bit chunky so took my bike for new tyres and been out twice since. This month I will mostly be staying healthy, not going to take any supplements except folic acid as we eat pretty well. If I get a bfp I will take the full on pre-natals.

 

[mlm115]

No af yet, but am having cramps that feel like she's on her way. I'll take a hpt today if she doesn't show by the time I'm done grocery shopping. I don't have any hpts in the house because I would have used them up already, i have no self control haha

 

[mlm115]

Bfn. Hope af starts soon!

 

[GI_Jane]

Bfn. Hope af starts soon!

Onwards to next cycle

 

[bobster]

Keep positive. Your body isn't ready yet. Fingers crossed for next cycle and a quick af x

 

[bobster]

Been thinking about coffee and whether that's effecting ttc. Read that it can reduce fertility by a quarter! Coffee is my vice, I prob have about 4-5 cups a day. May switch to decaff now!

 

[MrsPhez]

Sorry Mlm, hope myou're feeling ok....
So my "pos" OPK on Friday was actually not pos, my BBT remains low this morning 3 days later 8-( So no ov for me yet. Just did another OPK and it looks close to control line again! Gah! Now looking at 35+ day cycle, oh this sounds too familiar for my liking. Rather that than no ov though....
Anyway, I'm also thinking about reducing my coffee intake, I have 2 espressos and a cup of tea every day at the moment which is a bit too much but I do love my coffee.
Have a good Monday ladies

 

[bobster]

Hmm I'm on coffee no. 4 as I type this. Maybe will try around o week. Mrs phez that's weird. Could u be nearing o? What happens with temps usually in run up to o?its a good job u temp as u may hav never known. How are u mlm? Jane hav u decided whether you'll use opk's this cycle yet? X

 

[MrsPhez]

Hmm I'm on coffee no. 4 as I type this. Maybe will try around o week. Mrs phez that's weird. Could u be nearing o? What happens with temps usually in run up to o?its a good job u temp as u may hav never known. How are u mlm? Jane hav u decided whether you'll use opk's this cycle yet? X

Yes bit weird isn't it? I think I must be nearing O now. My temps are consistent in the mornings around 97.0 F. There hasn't been much change and no dip that I can see. Just ordered more cheapie OPKs!
My cycle before AF was 35-42 days long so perhaps I have just gone back to my version of normal which would mean I o before next Monday at the latest. On the plus side we've been quite healthy, perhaps DH will be up for it now??!!

 

[GI_Jane]

Evening ladies,

Mrs phez, That's the great thing about temping and it's free but I don't have the discipline for it. I hope your DH will come round to your way of thinking when you do o

So I'm excited because I used an opk! I'm so sad aren't I! Haven't POAS for a while so was excited.....I didn't get a smiley face which is great because I didn't think I would be o'ing yet but with the PCOS you can get false positives so to see a negative was great and I hope indicates that opk's will work for me

Bobster, Yes, I've def heard about avoiding caffeine, 1 or 2 cups a day are ok but I would switch to decaf. I only drink tea but a lot of it and have been doing decaf for about 6 months now and I'm used to it.....the downside is there is caffeine in chocolate (a little is ok though).

Mackjess, is today 12 weeks for you?

 

[mackjess]

Good news with the OPK Jane. I hope they work out for you.

12 weeks tomorrow!! And also the last week I have to take progesterone, thank goodness. Trying to work when I'm almost in a coma totally blows. I almost had a stroke today because I thought all the reports I'd worked on from home were gone and days of work was just POOF. Turns out I was having a moment because I'm working on DECEMBER reports, and I was looking for a folder named January. I was literally freaking out for a good half hour. I always do reports for the previous month, same way for 2 1/2 years....can you say dingbat??