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[2016]

ps-what is lunar stimulation?

Basically its the theory that our menstrual cycles were historically linked to the moons 28 day phases. Simulating full moonlight by sleeping with a light on for days 13 to 17 of your cycle should help regulate them. Unfortunately I only managed CD 13,14 & 16 because my OH wouldnt agree to ruining our nights sleep with a night so I could only do it while I was away.
I also suffer from SAD (seasonal affective disorder) where the overproduction of melatonin can supress the hormones that should help you ovulate. I have a sun lamp which I am trying to use every day. Here are some websites that talk about it:
https://www.westonaprice.org/women/fertility.html
https://www.talkaboutsleep.com/sleep-disorders/2006/02/circadian-rhythm-infertility.htm

(I am sure I saw the words lunar simulation somewhere but they seem to call it night-lighting)

Basically I am a nut and will try anything to ov before CD24. Although the way I am stressing and having to travel for work I am going to delay it anyway!

 

[Titi]

Thanks 2016 for the info. I agree I would try just about anything for a BFP. Don't think my problem is related to my cycle though, waiting to find out why BFN x 11!

Good luck this cycle!!!!!

 

[Cleo]

Sorry the witch got you Titi -- so shitty. We finally got pregnant in month 13 of trying (we m/c one earlier). We were actually on the waiting list for the fertility specialist when we got our BFP, but if that hadn't happened, it would have been a looong wait to get in. Technically we're still on the list. We got our recommendation in Sept and STILL haven't even received a phone call to get an appointment. Thankfully (and fx'd) we don't need it anymore. Not sure if the waiting is as bad in the US, but if it is, my advice would be to go now, and just lie and say you've been trying for over a year. We also had OHs "boys" checked out at the 6 or 7 month just to make sure everyone deserved a place on the swim team! That might be a good thing to do as well if you haven't already. Good luck!

 

[Titi]

Thank you Cleo! CONGRATS on your BFP! Prayers for a Sticky Bean!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the advice on FS. I don't know how the wait is here-will look into. DH going for a SA this month. Have one sched. on 11/30 but will resched. as it is too close to OV.

 

[Kelly9]

Hey all.

2016 you can take vitamin D for SAD. Thats what you are loosing out on in the winter months and what the lamp is giving you except it's much easier to take a pill every morning instead. I take it when I remember.

I hear you ladies, cycle 16 for me right now! I am beyond fed up. Have no PMA left, haven't since June which I guess makes it easier each time witch shows, at least now I get to call in my periods so I can potentially be offered treatment.

As for temps above cover line before AF shows, mine do that pretty much every month some people's temps don't drop till a day or so after bleeding had started.

 

[2016]

Thanks Kelly9. I do take vitamin D every day (not sure how much) but thats not enough. My problem is the whole seratonin/melatonin thing. Makes me down-right depressed and grouchy. I have hit a particular low because I didnt have my special light with me while travelling the last 2 weeks but, now I am back in regular use I am picking up a bit. Its easy because I normally just use it at my desk at work in the mornings.
I hear you about no PMA though and I am so early on my journey. I still think your temps look great. x

 

[Titi]

Hi Kelly-thanks for info. I agree that TTC goes from being fun and exciting in first few months to downright hard at this point. Esp. when normal people with lots of luck ask me if I have "tried timing" or using an "Opk". Should launch into a description of cm for them or something, lol. 2016-I bet it is hard TTC even after such a short time with you are going through-definitely has been a hard few months, huh. So sorry to hear about
etopic.

 

[Kelly9]

2016 you should try and keep your PMA up! You haven't been at it long 3 months right? I lost my PMA at cycle 11 when we got our bad SA results. Won't have PMA again till I start the ICSI cycle and if it ends up we don't get pregnant first try with that, thats going to be the hardest biggest let down of my life. So even my PMA then will be clouded over occasionally by doubt. Time will tell. As great as my temps look I know I am not pregnant. I have had a triphasic chart with crazy high temps and nothing.

 

[Lamburai1703]

Hi Chartstalkers. I am on the 1st cycle after yet another MC, and this one is all going a bit weird with no even remote signs of ov approaching. I wondered if you'd have a look at my chart and give me your advice/opinions? I just want to ov so I now when AF is due as I need to get some post-ov tests done etc. If its anovulatory, how long will it last? The whole thing is starting to get me down now.

Thanks in anticipation, and good luck to you all.

 

[SarahMelissa]

Hi Lamburai sorry for your losses I think after a MC your cycle could be a bit messed up and i certainly cant see an ovulation pattern on your chart just yet, but on your previous one i see you didnt O until CD24 so it could still be coming. It could be hard to tell, which i know is not the answer you want to hear, but considering its your first cycle after mc i think all you can really do is just wait it out and see what happens.

Would you like your chart added to the front page so you can become a regular stalker and others can stalk you??

 

[Guppy051708]

Hey girls,

Does wearing sweatpants to bed change a vaginal temp? [as compared to sleeping in your undies? or no clothes at all ] Or does that not matter since that temps is "internal"?

Lamburai, I agree with SarahMelissa. You still arn't on the CD that you Oved before, so maybe its coming soon. Sometimes some MC has an effect on a woman's cycle and sometimes it doesn't.
I will keep looking at your chart each day and I'll let you know why I *think* you may have Ov (though Im no doctor). Good luck hun. Im sure everything is fine

 

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[Guppy051708]

Well, it looks like you Ov on CD 13 last time, and you're on CD 12...so im thinking soon!

 

[crossroads]

Hi All- BFP Dream last night only to get a this morning.
Crushed.

Thanks all for helping with my charts-I am so new to all this. Kelly9-what do high temps generally mean? I keep hearing mine are high but that was a surprise to me b/c I always thought that 98.6f was 'average' temp. and mine are mostly lower than that.......
So much to learn!

What brand of HPT did you use chick?

FRER-FMU DPO12 all day

I'm sorry chick Don't worry there is still hope When is AF due?

*Thanks so much. AF due tomorrow morning. And I have a baby shower Saturday to go to...........................

How are you feeling??

I feel Thanks for asking

Sorry about the baby shower. I know how hard they can be. You're a stronger woman than me. I could never have went to a baby shower when I was ttc. Hell, I'm not sure I'm ready to attend any yet. How did it go?

 

[Titi]

awww thanks Crossroads. It wasn't much fun, and didn't realize I would be oldest girl there without bump or kids-and three other girls were expecting. Oh well, maybe it will rub off on me. I don't know how strong I am, I suppose the truth is I was afraid not going might bring bad karma, lol. Sorry to hear you are sick, but nothing is better than feeling green with a bean, right??????

 

[crossroads]

awww thanks Crossroads. It wasn't much fun, and didn't realize I would be oldest girl there without bump or kids-and three other girls were expecting. Oh well, maybe it will rub off on me. I don't know how strong I am, I suppose the truth is I was afraid not going might bring bad karma, lol. Sorry to hear you are sick, but nothing is better than feeling green with a bean, right??????

Gosh it sounds like it was tough You were so brave.

I'm a fan of self-protection. I try to stay away from places or people that will make me feel negative if at all possible.

 

[2016]

Hey girls,

Does wearing sweatpants to bed change a vaginal temp? [as compared to sleeping in your undies? or no clothes at all ] Or does that not matter since that temps is "internal"?

Lamburai, I agree with SarahMelissa. You still arn't on the CD that you Oved before, so maybe its coming soon. Sometimes some MC has an effect on a woman's cycle and sometimes it doesn't.
I will keep looking at your chart each day and I'll let you know why I *think* you may have Ov (though Im no doctor). Good luck hun. Im sure everything is fine

I do vag temps and I dont think it matters because it is internal as you say. I have also noticed with vag temps that I can get out of bed, walk to the bathroom and take my temp and it doesnt go crazy....I think mouth temps have the "before you move or speak" rule so I am so glad I vag temp. My OH complained bitterly when I first started and was mouth temping because he hated being woken by the beep!

 

[2016]

Hey girls...quick question.
I have noticed this cycle that I am getting Ferning or Partial Ferning on my saliva microscope loads more. Last cycle I only got it just before ov and now I have had it almost every day since CD6
If I hadn't been using the microscope for 2 cycles already I would think I was doing something wrong but I am getting very good at recognising it. Hope it means I am super fertile this cycle
Any other thoughts on my temps...they seems to be dipping quite low. I think my OPK was a touch darker today but I might just have been imagining it.