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[Bevziibubble]

So sorry Lillian

 

[happynewmom1]

So so sorry,Lillian

 

[Querida87]

No news for me, thought there was a pinkness to this morning's Walmart cheapie, but it dried negative. Just wondering if anyone who has kids ever noticed a pelvic area fullness in the early pregnancy, like before or around getting your bfp?? It kinda feels like there's a paperweight in my uterus, if that makes sense... Definitely no something I've felt before (well, maybe with my two sons, but that was 6 and 8 years ago so I don't really remember) but something that's very noticeable since maybe a week ago..

 

[BabeAwait]

I'm sorry tge witch got you Lillian

 

[BabeAwait]

Looks great Laura!

I see a line Emmy! Keep testing

 

[Querida87]

I'm out. Even though I still feel prego, AF finally showed up today. It sucks because I'd gotten my hopes up. But at least I have a better idea of where I am now. I have decided (even though I promised Lalo I wouldn't) to start temp charting again and to try vitex this cycle. I already knew my cycles were irregular, but they were monthly. 57 days is just too long and vitex might help..

 

[BabeAwait]

Sorry the witch got you Querida good luck next cycle. Long cycles are horrible. Temping has really helped me with mine. Vitex didn't help me much tho unfortunately

 

[Querida87]

OMG I was WRONG!! The wakeup blood was gone once I was done peeing, I didn't even really need so much as a liner all day, even after exercising! I guess the spotting was from using the speculum and bd-ing last night. If I spot in the morning, it will be my usual sign that af really is coming. If not, I guess I need to call the doctor. I'm getting really uncomfortable with some pain similar to when I have previously had cysts burst..

 

[BabeAwait]

Only 10dpo today. I couldn't help myself I had a strong urge to test. Took this with fmu and the pic is right after the 3 minute mark. I don't see anything at all. I know it's still early though.

 

[Querida87]

No bleed today (cd58) other than a little bit of brown discharge upon waking. I scheduled an ob apt for tomorrow afternoon. Between no more blood and the frer I'm SURE I saw something on irl (but couldn't get to show up in a pic) I really need to know one way or the other..

 

[macydarling]

Que, I've never used vitex myself but I've heard a lot of horror stories about it messing up people's cycles. I wonder if that's what is making yours so wonky. If you don't get a bfp this cycle I would discontinue the vitex and see what happens. It took me 13 cycles to get my bfp, don't lose hope. Good luck at the doctors, hope you get some answers.

 

[laurac1988]

Vitex absolutely screwed me up!

Maxed out the FRER

 

[xxmyheartxx]

Loving the progression hun xx

 

[Keyval]

My test today at 8dpo. Can't see anything yet but still early days!

https://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o535/bevi86/Mobile%20Uploads/B17B68CC-E135-487E-8292-4048179A2902.jpg

Best of luck ttc . Hope your not wait get too long xxx

 

[Querida87]

I think I haven't explained myself well. I have vitex, but haven't been using it bc my ob said it could mess up my cycles if they were already going to be fairly regular. Since they are not, I plan on asking about starting it, to encourage regularity. If he's against it, I'll ask him to prescribe me something so I can get my cycles under control, assuming I'm not prego after all..

 

[jenny9276]

I think I haven't explained myself well. I have vitex, but haven't been using it bc my ob said it could mess up my cycles if they were already going to be fairly regular. Since they are not, I plan on asking about starting it, to encourage regularity. If he's against it, I'll ask him to prescribe me something so I can get my cycles under control, assuming I'm not prego after all..

Que, have you had your thyroid tested? If not, please do. I go through the long cycles all the time - I have a hyperactive thyroid disorder, Graves Disease, but hyper/hypo - either could screw you up. My daughter is hypo and has wonky periods too. Go to the doc, ask for a complete fertility work up, a complete thyroid panel (including TSI and TRAb -most docs don't check these but they NEED to be), all your vitamin levels checked, and a complete workup. If anything is off, get referred to a reproductive endocrinologist. Say you've been TTC for 18+ months.

I cannot stress enough how important thyroid testing is. I went undiagnosed for years, until I wound up almost in cardiac arrest.

 

[jenny9276]

And FYI - I tried Vitex for 3 months. It was the only time in years that I had 30 day cycles. I wound up finding out that my FSH was 90. I stopped taking it.

Fast forward two years....3 months ago I quit smoking, and began eating healthier. Organic meats, more fruits and veggies to snack on, went from 2 pots of coffee a day to one, maybe two cups, cut out soda - I may have one a week, but I typically don't even finish it. After feeling like crap for 2 months, I'm feeling more like myself. I think I was detoxing lol. Anyway, my point is, last month I had my first really good, strong period on my own. Up until then (unless on progesterone) my periods had been mainly spotting and light flow.

Went back to my RE. My FSH 2 days before triggering was 25. HUGE difference after just a few months!

 

[BabeAwait]

My dr also asked me to stop taking vitex.

I was only on it for a month. The only thing it did in that time was make my cystic acne 10x worse. I have pcos and have long and irregular cycles along with luteal phase issues.
Since my cp oddly my cycles have gotten progressively shorter. I'm not sure why. Maybe my body resetting itself? And of course now that I'm on progesterone my lp is waaay better.

 

[BabeAwait]

Laura did you chart? Since starting the tww I have an obsession with looking at peoples charts and test dates. I admit I'm a little jealous you got a bfp on 9dpo, kudos to you that's incredible! You must be a hcg factory!

 

[Bevziibubble]

Hi ladies! Is this the start of my BFP? I'm 11dpo and got a super faint line yesterday with SMU. This is first thing today:

https://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o535/bevi86/Mobile%20Uploads/7CB26EE3-A996-415A-B1D5-45F36ACBF46D.jpg