TTC #1- Looking for buddies!

[SunnyBe]

Dream, maybe you can test with both the CB and a couple of IC to confirm the CB is working properly?

Tb, I've had temp dives just prior to getting a + OPK. Maybe that's what's going on. Fingers crossed it'll be today or tomorrow
I was planning to ask my OBGYN for a SA referral when I go for my annual checkup in 2 weeks. Just to make sure we're not missing anything. We've done every other day and every day for 3-4 days when + OPK for the last couple of months and it hasn't worked for us so I'm trying something different this time. Who knows

CT, don't give up hope just yet! You may have O'd later than you thought.

 

[tbfromlv]

Sorry about the BFN CT I hope AF comes quick so you can try again next cycle! Good news is you don't have too short of LP

 

[CTgirl]

Think the witch is coming today as I've started spotting. I don't know whether to be happy (because she's finally arrived so we can start again) or sad

 

[steph1607]

Thank Sunny It's good to know that there might be a more financially viable option out there that we can try, even if it is only the one cycle. Hopefully one will be all I need!

Sorry to hear that AF is on the way CT.

 

[Dream143r]

Sunny - Yea that's what I was thinking also. I tested with both this morning. CB still flashing smiley (Day 6) and the IC was still negative. It was approaching positive but def not there yet. My positives on ICs are blazing obvious.

CT - I know the mixed emotions but there's nothing worse than knowing in your gut you're out but still having to wait for AF. CD 1 is annoying and refreshing all at the same time.

AFM - still weirded out by all these High OPK days (6 counting this morning) with no peak. Last cycle I had 3 High days then peak, so this is very different. I'm trying to stay optimistic that I will actually O this month. Will test this afternoon after work with another IC. FX for a positive result.

 

[SunnyBe]

So sorry CT! CD 1 sucks but it liberating at the same time. That hellish TWW is over and you get to start planning the upcoming cycle.

Dream, how does the CB work exactly? Does it pick up small increases in LH? Do you know when peak fertility is triggered? Is it above a certain percentage increase from baseline? I haven't used them so I'm pretty clueless.

It's funny to see that you and TB both had a dip yesterday and a bit of a temp rise today. In sync! Looks like I'm a day behind y'all as I had a temp drop this morning lol. I hope it means were about to O soon.

 

[tbfromlv]

So my friend had given me a few CB digital OPKs and I use them every other day since CD 13.. used one today and got the flashing smiley. Hopefully that's a good sign! I read that the CB digital also picks up something with estrogen too which is why it can give you the high fertility without the positive opk.

dream we are TOTALLY in sync! Haha

 

[Dream143r]

Yep CB OPK tests for Estrogen as LH levels

 

[tbfromlv]

CT- It is hard everytime AF comes, but like the others said, sometimes its a little refreshing!

Sunny- If you do a slight rise tomorrow, all three of our charts are going to look the same lol

Dream- How many cycles have you used the CB digis? My ics are always blazing too. Today was definitely darker than it has been, but definitely still negative!

 

[CTgirl]

Exciting for you all - sounds like many of you are about to O soon. YAY!

 

[steph1607]

I feel like I'm living through you all

Someone follow in Amber's footsteps soon please and thank you!

 

[CTgirl]

TB, thanks so much for the Amazon OPK recommendation - have just ordered, as well as some Preseed. May as well make the most of it and try everything!

 

[Dream143r]

Okay I know this is all gonna sound a little nuts but just hear me out.

So this morning was my 7TH!! day of flashing smiley (High Fertility) with no sign of a peak. My CM is dry which it usually does before EW but no sign of the EW yet. I've been confused and frustrated because last cycle was simple, I got 3 days of high flashing smileys then my solid peak smiley. Easy stuff. So this is a little out of wack.

So I've been reading up on things that could cause delayed O. Mostly travel, illness and stress came up. Well I haven't been travelling, I'm not sick, and I don't think I'm any more or less stressed than usual.

Anyways this morning I grabbed my Starbucks Matcha latte on the way into work. About half way through my drink my energy skyrockets and I'm feeling like I've go ants in my pants. lol Then I start thinking and realize I haven't had one of these lattes in a little over a week. (I usually have one every day or at least every other day). Now could it POSSIBLY be that my body is/was under stress of the caffeine withdrawal and that's why my O is late/delayed? Please if you think I'm out to lunch just say so, lol I can handle it.

Oh and I took a first go with the pre-seed last night. I was totally weirded out by the applicator but said what the heck and did it anyways. We'll see what happens.

 

[CTgirl]

Dream, you don't sound crazy at all! That makes complete sense - withdrawal is a type of stress. Did you have any other symptoms (headache etc)? Maybe to avoid this in future, try cutting it down to one every second day? You never know, it might help.

 

[Dream143r]

CT - yep I had headaches Monday and yesterday (Tuesday)

 

[CTgirl]

Dream, then I reckon it's a possibility. I had major caffeine withdrawals when I cut down my intake (terrible headaches). Hopefully yours will level out now!

 

[SunnyBe]

Orrrr the ants in pants feeling is because your LH surge just started I know that sounds just as crazy but a couple of cycles ago I had that exact feeling. I already took an OPK that day (very negative) and just felt that I should test again after I had that weird surge of energy. Blazing positive!

Thanks ladies for explaining the CB monitor. So because it also checks estrogen levels, it will show high fertility sooner than IC's will (because increases in estrogen precede the LH surge). That could be pretty helpful. I'm too much of a cheapskate to switch though lol.

 

[Dream143r]

Sunny - I will take that theory too! lol I plan to do a IC strip when I get home from work so FX you're right!

Oh yea, the CB are ridiculously expensive. This is only my 2nd cycle on them and I'm doing it in conjunction with the IC. I wanted to give them a go, so what kind of trends or lack there of I get. If I don't get my BFP this cycle I will likely only do 1 more cycle with the CB. I wanted to see if it would help me learn my cycle and how my body is working. I think the high is effective to ensure you get to BD on the days leading up to the surge.

 

[SunnyBe]

Fx Dream!! I hope you'll get your blazing positive today

I checked the calendar again and really hope I don't O until Saturday or Sunday. Getting a + OPK tomorrow would mean that my OB appointment would fall on CD1 or 2, and I usually have pretty heavy bleeds those days. I read that a lot of OBGYN's ask you to reschedule if it coincides with heavy bleeding days, ugh. Supposedly due to unreliable PAP smear results.

 

[tbfromlv]

CT- You are so welcome! I am glad that was a good option for you. When do you expect them to arrive?

Dream! I see your chart shows a positive today! AWESOME! Still waiting on mine.. I hope it comes! I've been feeling so positive about this cycle! I'm CD 18 now

Sunny- My doctors office always said to come anyway, unless I wasn't comfortable. Hopefully you O a day or two later though, so you don't have to worry about it. Oh and PS your chart is copying me