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[StefanieC]

thanks Lika

Aww cute!

 

[bbbunny]

@josephine I had to giggle at your post. Hope you are feeling bit better now

@stefanie I hope you get some answers soon

AFM just waiting for AF to go. It's been really heavy and I feel a bit crappy but hopeful not long now. Have had the letter for my scan appointment through today it is next Friday at 8.15am!!!! I don't know when they started having an 8am as well as an 8pm but I do not think it will catch on

Have also joined that fertility friend malarky and did my first little temperature dot on my chart this morning. I think I need a better thermometer but I am just counting this next cycle as a practice one just to get the hang of it all and will go hardcore next time and get a proper one off ebay or something.

I meant to ask Jo if she had started doing anything different recently before getting her BFP tips, tricks etc.

Hope everyone is well. I have my mom visiting tomorrow so am supposed to be cleaning but have been watching TV instead

 

[MaggzieP]

Hello ladies...

Feeling very low right now. I got some light ferning day before yesterday on my microscope which has completely disappeared yesterday and today so no closer to ovulating this cycle. It could still happen I suppose, my cycle lengths are completely unpredictable. CD18 and lower abdomen still very uncomfortable, no cramps yet though (the only time I ovulate is after cramps)

Just feel cr@p right now.

 

[StefanieC]

oh hun hopefully it'll come really soon.

i'm wondering whether to stop temping for a bit or whether i should keep doing it so i stay in the habit for next cycle what do you guys think?

 

[Jo_Bean]

bunny

The thing I did differently was use OPKs! I have always used the CBFM and I bought myself a new BBT thermometer which came with a load of free OPKs, so I thought I would use them.
This helped me to pinpoint the exact window of ov and we did it at the right time. The temps and the CBFM confirmed it.
Also used preseed, but I don't know if it counts as I put it in at about 10pm, fell asleep, then woke hubster up for midnight sleepy sex and that was the one that did it

The other thing I did was didn't test until 15DPO - I don't know if this had anything to do with it, but it defo reduced my stress levels.
No symptoms really other than heartburn from about 11DPO.

I've just started a preggo journal, link in my sig, the first post shows you everything I did that month, my FF chart, photos of my opks and my hpts.
Feel free to stalk!

 

[bbbunny]

bunny

The thing I did differently was use OPKs! I have always used the CBFM and I bought myself a new BBT thermometer which came with a load of free OPKs, so I thought I would use them.
This helped me to pinpoint the exact window of ov and we did it at the right time. The temps and the CBFM confirmed it.
Also used preseed, but I don't know if it counts as I put it in at about 10pm, fell asleep, then woke hubster up for midnight sleepy sex and that was the one that did it

The other thing I did was didn't test until 15DPO - I don't know if this had anything to do with it, but it defo reduced my stress levels.
No symptoms really other than heartburn from about 11DPO.

I've just started a preggo journal, link in my sig, the first post shows you everything I did that month, my FF chart, photos of my opks and my hpts.
Feel free to stalk!

I think I will have to get some OPK's

How many do you think I should get and when do you start testing? Sorry for the questions I just haven't really looked into them before.

 

[Jo_Bean]

How long are your cycles normally bunny?

 

[PandaMao]

Hi ladies! This is my 2nd day of taking soy and EPO, no wierd symptoms or anything so far. I'm this does the trick for me. We shall see...

Bunny- Good luck with the temping. The big thing is to remember to do it before you start moving around in the morning. First thing you do is grab that thermometer and take your temp. Just make sure you have had 3 hours of sleep beforehand if you can. As far as OPKs go you need to start taking them before you ovulate. You tend to ovulate roughly 14 days before you get AF. Go by your shortest cycle length from the past year. Mine was 34 days so based on that my earliest ovulation was CD20. I start testing a few days before that just in case my cycle decides to be a little shorter so around CD17 I start testing. This past cycle I didn't ovulate until CD34 so I was testing everyday from CD17 to CD34. You can buy a bunch on amazon for pretty cheap so I would just buy a large quantity. I went through so many last cycle so I'll be buying more soon. I don't think I have enough left for this cycle.

Maggzie- I know how you feel just waiting to ovulate. I was feeling so down about it last month because I hadn't ovulated and it was getting very near to when I normally get AF. I finally did ovulate on CD34 though so it's still very possible for you to ovulate. Are your cycles normally the same length or do they vary?

Stefanie- Sorry your doctor didn't tell you what you wanted to hear, but at least she is setting you up for a scan to check things out. If you really do want to try to bring on AF I know some women swear by vitex (agnus castus or chaste berry depending on where you are). It helps to regulate our cycles and for many women it can bring on AF.

 

[StefanieC]

Thanks PandaMao i might check that out!

 

[Jo_Bean]

Bunny - I bought this thermometer and got opk's fo free off of amazon. There were enough for my cycle with some left over
Here

 

[Mrslandry]

Hey ladies,
I hope everyone is doing well.
Just a quick question does anyone track their cervical mucus? Ive just started and really confused on what they describe it as for unfirtile or firtle. Any help would be great.

 

[PandaMao]

Hi MrsLandry. I track my CM and input the data on fertility friend. Fertile CM is what they call EWCM (or eggwhite cervical fluid). It's clear and stretchy. I often don't get EWCM, but it will thing out and become clear, just not stretchy. This is also considered fertile, just not as fertile I guess. If it is sticky or creamy (think lotion like) then it's not considered fertile. Fertility friend has a charting coursw that should explain things in more detail and the book "Taking charge of your fertility" really helped me understand all of that much better. Feel free to ask more questions if it's still unclear.

 

[Jo_Bean]

Hey ladies,
I hope everyone is doing well.
Just a quick question does anyone track their cervical mucus? Ive just started and really confused on what they describe it as for unfirtile or firtle. Any help would be great.

I did, I also remember there being a really useful post on this somewhere. I will look for it.....

What is it you want to know? What it looks like?

Here lot's of ladies posted there thoughts and experiences.

Might be of use

 

[Mrslandry]

Thanks ladies I'm Gunna check out fertility friend
You gals are amazing to have with just a simple MSG to help out

 

[Jo_Bean]

Well I know I had the exact same question

I know everyone is different but last cycle when I got my bfp I definitely remember my CM being more watery than egg white.

Also, if you are DTD regularly, it is hard to tell if it's the CM or the remnants of something else. (like someone said on the thread I linked too) The same sometimes happens with preseed too.

Maybe when you get a hint that you are getting to your fertile CM just DTD every other day and use preseed?

 

[Magan85]

Any of you ladies have ways to destract yourself from being bummed out? Lol I was right about O'ing early. And right up until yesturday I was sure things were different this month so I tested yesturday totally expecting to see a faint line at least yesturday I was 12dpo and nothin So I decided that I was to expect AF Friday. Woke up this morning and when I wiped it looks like the beginnings of AF already starting today. Still tested again because im a wing nut and was still holding out hope... NOPE! So I am bummed out today.

 

[StefanieC]

Just wondering has anyone from the UK seen a dietitian or nutritionist on the NHS? How long did it take you to see one once referred?
I'm thinking about asking my GP to refer me to one because i am really struggling to lose weight and can't afford the expensive diet groups.

 

[StefanieC]

Any of you ladies have ways to destract yourself from being bummed out? Lol I was right about O'ing early. And right up until yesturday I was sure things were different this month so I tested yesturday totally expecting to see a faint line at least yesturday I was 12dpo and nothin So I decided that I was to expect AF Friday. Woke up this morning and when I wiped it looks like the beginnings of AF already starting today. Still tested again because im a wing nut and was still holding out hope... NOPE! So I am bummed out today.

I know what you mean, i'm feeling really bummed out at the moment. But as cliche as it sounds i am just taking it a day at a time. I've taken up crochet and do logic type puzzles to keep my mind busy. I also listen to upbeat music while i do my housework or my mind wanders and i get down again. not sure if that helps you but i hope it does x

 

[Lika]

Any of you ladies have ways to destract yourself from being bummed out? Lol I was right about O'ing early. And right up until yesturday I was sure things were different this month so I tested yesturday totally expecting to see a faint line at least yesturday I was 12dpo and nothin So I decided that I was to expect AF Friday. Woke up this morning and when I wiped it looks like the beginnings of AF already starting today. Still tested again because im a wing nut and was still holding out hope... NOPE! So I am bummed out today.

Awww to you! I know how frustrating it can be. Before being diagnosed with pcos about a week and a half ago I was certain I was pg, my period was late and I just felt funny. I think I went thru maybe a dozen or more hpt and all negative ugh! So yeah now I know why for me I'm still in the waiting game. Metformin have not worked for me yet, no AF, so no TTC ugh!
Big for you hun.

Just wondering has anyone from the UK seen a dietitian or nutritionist on the NHS? How long did it take you to see one once referred?
I'm thinking about asking my GP to refer me to one because i am really struggling to lose weight and can't afford the expensive diet groups.

Hi Stef! I hope you get a dietitian referral, I'm struggling a lot to lose weight after starting met, before I was losing about 2lbs a week. Since starting met last weeks I haven't lost a single lb so frustrating! I will go back to the gym and swimming next week. I figured if I do more exercise I'm bound to lose some weight! If not at least I wi get out of the house a little...
Anyways hun hope all the best for ya

 

[Magan85]

I wish it was easier for all of us. See my AF isnt due until the 17th according to my regular cycle which is 30-31 days but I'm 99% sure I ovulated on CD 15 which I normally OV 18-20. This month I had a lot of "different" type of cramps and my boobs have been feeling so swollen... I normally cramp and I normally have sore boobs but nothing like this, I also started to tear up while watching a "Dock Dogs" compition lol. I dono why I got so emotional about dogs jumping into water! But I do know that my body likes to play mean tricks on me!
Ive had a ultra sound done to check for and make sure everything is in working condition I havent seen my doctor since but the nurse told me that everything came back normal. My next step is to book a pysical.. yay lol.. When I reach a year my doctor will be sending me to a specialist im just starting to get impatient.