ok well seeing as i've had no replies i figure i'll turn this into my TTC Journal...maybe it'll help others and it's a good outlet for me
So here it goes (warning it's pretty detailed
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Just a little history; I'm 26 yrs old, TTC with DH for just over 2 yrs, diagnosed with polycystic ovaries (however not the full blown syndrome) about 1 yr ago, have had regular 26 day cycles for the past 4 months after being on a number of herbal supplements. I have only just started charting my BBT this cycle.
6DPO
Now to my confusing and stressful 2ww. I tested positive with OPK's on cycle days 10, 11, 12, had BD'd every second day until the positive then 3 days in a row, 1 day off and again 3 days in a row. I am now 6 DPO experiencing bloating/gas, backache, cravings (one minute for salty food then the next for sweets), I have had slight/dull cramps/ovary twinges (which is unusual for me), am experiencing increased insomnia (I normally don't sleep until about 2am but it's just gotten worse), and last but not least I have broken out in a few pimples/spots on my chest (which is VERY out of the ordinary for me). My temp was 36.6 (97.88F) for the past 4 days and then today it dropped to 36.5 (97.70F).
7DPO
Same symptoms as 6 DPO. Temp went up to 36.7 (98.06F). Also had a little bit of stretchy, gooey, slightly white CM
8DPO
Same symptoms as before again with the stretchy, gooey slightly white CM however only on and off if that makes sense (one toilet trip I feel almost all dried up and then the next this happens) Has anyone experienced something similar to all this and if so what was your outcome? Also had a temp dip to 36.6 (97.88F)...could this dip have been implantation or just a fall back temp?
This whole charting thing is all new to me hence my confusion lol and from what I have read on the internet you need to be charting for a while to understand your individual temps and all that. I'm trying not to look too much into things (but I'm sure as you all know we tend to cave into over analysing everything when we want a little peanut). Anyway I again couldn't sleep last night and had a runny nose paired with watery eyes for most the night. Finally fell asleep at around 4am and when I woke up today I was feeling so exhausted - but that could be from the odd hours and stuffed up sleep cycle I’ve been having. After taking my pre-natal supplements this morning I had this sudden bout of nausea while doing the dishes - literally felt like I was going to throw up then and there (lucky I was at a sink lol) but then as quick as it came it went. I've also been getting some back aches and hip aches (feels like I’ve run a marathon). This is so strange for me as I’ve never had this happen before - EVER ...what's that about...
I've also been very gassy like you wouldn’t believe and the cramps have been on and off.
9DPO
Ok so today is cycle day 20 and 9 DPO. I have 5-6 days left until my suspected AF is due to arrive (hoping not though). I had a follow up appointment this morning with the reproductive services related to my PCOS and the doctor told me that I have to lose another 3-4 kilos if I want to successfully conceive naturally. He said that he didn't believe that the herbal supplements I’ve been on (fertilaid, fertilCM) have been allowing me to ovulate. This confuses me for 2 reasons; 1. I wasn't having any period at all up until I started the supplements and 2. I confirmed ovulation with an OPK, Saliva Ferning and Temping. Sometimes I think that doctors tend to dislike natural therapies as it takes business away from them, I don't know but after my appointment I was feeling kind of lousy .
Symptoms today were some light on/off back/body aches, VERY bloated, constipated for most of the day and then all of a sudden after dinner I had diarrhea (sorry TMI). I also had some very sharp cramping here and there, but I'm putting that down to the constipation. I was also feeling quite tired this afternoon and needed to lay down, however, I didn't nap but felt a tingling sensation throughout my body like I had exercised excessively...weird. Also forgot to mention that my temp went up this morning from 36.6 (97.88F) to 36.80 (98.24F). I took a HPT with FMU and as I expected a BFN.
Well that's all I can think of right now...not in the best of moods today so hopefully tomorrow will be brighter
10DPO
I'm now cycle day 21 and 10dpo. My symptoms today; I've been extremely bloated however the gas has settled a little (thank goodness lol) one thing I realized today is that I normally have very regular and normal bowel movements between 2-3 times a day however probably the last week I've noticed that I'm not having as many - I'd be lucky to go once a day now and even then it's a very small amount compared to normal (feels like my body is absorbing everything and leaving very little to excrete (sorry TMI I know lol)) but this is very out of the ordinary for me and not something I have experienced in the past (I normally get more frequent BM's as AF draws closer), not sure what’s going on...Also had a temp rise this morning from 36.80 (98.24F) to 36.90 (98.42F) so not sure what’s going on there also...
I've been feeling like AF is on her way though and just don't feel pregnant but obviously hoping I am. AF is due in about 4-5 days now (I have a 25-26 day cycle) so I'll probably give in and POAS in 3-4 days (I'm an addict lol)
I don't have any more cramping today and all the body aches have slowly disappeared.
Because of my PCOS I could just be experiencing a change in cycles...it's so unpredictable some times.
11DPO
Temp went up this morning to 37.0 (98.6F) but I'm starting to think the temps are related to my PCOS. Took a HPT and again BFN (couldn't help myself i've become a POAS addict). I got a metallic taste in my mouth this evening (exactly like the taste of blood). I haven’t had much cramping today just still feeling very bloated and a little gassy. I’ve also had this pressure feeling in my uterus; it’s not cramps but just feels strange. Noticed that my breasts are feeling heavier however I have had this with previous non successful cycles so I’m ruling that out as a possible pregnancy symptom.
So anyway that’s where I am at the moment...any suggestions, opinions or feedback ladies...would be greatly appreciated
Also check out my chart and tell me what you think.
Kindest Regards
Emi
so patience is a must lol 
) and I feel little crampy twinges every now and then. 
but i will try and hold out 
Going to start using OPKs this month, and am going to research into the ins and outs of BBT. Good luckt o both of you ladies, hope you get that BFP!
Just a quick update for this morning; I'm also 13dpo today and my temp went back up this morning (higher than any other day this cycle) to 37.2 (98.96F). Also noticed increased very wet/watery CM...not sure what that means 
I had spotting earlier today when i wiped (it was mixed with gooey clear CM). I'll keep you girls posted but I'm not very hopeful 
got me this morning 
