Welcome to Trying To Conceive #1

[PDubs10612]

Hello,

I'm new to all of this as this is my first month TTC. This will be my third month off BC so I started out by trying to work out my cycle. Last month I was blessed with a 29 day cycle so I set this as a starting point and tried again with a 32 day. The first day of my last period was 3rd March, I was given ovulation dates between 14th-21st March (depending how long my cycle was). I can't say that I paid much attention to my mucus in the first half of my cycle...until last week even. Symptoms recorded prior to this are a metal taste in my mouth on the 15th March and mild cramps from around the 16th.
We BD'd every day during this time (we are both young so no risk of overdoing it)
on the 19th I started looking at my mucus..all are finger test results
18th yellow stain in knickers with two brown dots
19th White and Sticky, deposited in knickers. held shape.
20th Watery, not in knickers
21st Small amount of EWCM in knickers
22nd Sticky white and wet mucus, not in knickers
23rd lotion like white sticky mucus
24th lotion like white sticky mucus, forms peaks, could feel inside when moving but not in knickers
25th (today) lotion like white sticky mucus on finger test, slightly stretchy (up to 1cm) dries quickly on knickers. (BFN today)

Could anyone provide any advice on when I may have O'd?

Other symptoms include constant thirst, frequent urination, cramps and odd achey/stabbing pains in boobs.

HELP!?

I would say your body probably tried to O around the 21/22 but without temping you can't confirm...with BDing everyday it can make tracking CM difficult and most of your lotiony mucus could be yesterdays CM (gross haha)..also with the comment on BDing everyday ok because you're young I don't think that is usually the issue..someone correct me if I'm wrong...BDing every other day is recommended so that your OH/DH's swimmers have time to repopulate which is an individual thing, not an age thing...

Good luck to you if you O'd that recently I think I would be too early to do much symptom spotting and definitely too early to be testing...wait for at least 10-14 days after O ...welcome to the 2 week wait

 

[PDubs10612]

Hey all...hope everyone had a great weekend..AFM it's still freaking cold...waiting for Spring to show up and get rid of the bit of snow that is left...me and DH traded in our PS3 on the weekend and splurged on a WiiU System...and I got a new Lego game Lego video games are the only games I can kinda play haha....what did everyone else do?

 

[Sunnyleah]

Hello,

I'm new to all of this as this is my first month TTC. This will be my third month off BC so I started out by trying to work out my cycle. Last month I was blessed with a 29 day cycle so I set this as a starting point and tried again with a 32 day. The first day of my last period was 3rd March, I was given ovulation dates between 14th-21st March (depending how long my cycle was). I can't say that I paid much attention to my mucus in the first half of my cycle...until last week even. Symptoms recorded prior to this are a metal taste in my mouth on the 15th March and mild cramps from around the 16th.
We BD'd every day during this time (we are both young so no risk of overdoing it)
on the 19th I started looking at my mucus..all are finger test results
18th yellow stain in knickers with two brown dots
19th White and Sticky, deposited in knickers. held shape.
20th Watery, not in knickers
21st Small amount of EWCM in knickers
22nd Sticky white and wet mucus, not in knickers
23rd lotion like white sticky mucus
24th lotion like white sticky mucus, forms peaks, could feel inside when moving but not in knickers
25th (today) lotion like white sticky mucus on finger test, slightly stretchy (up to 1cm) dries quickly on knickers. (BFN today)

Could anyone provide any advice on when I may have O'd?

Other symptoms include constant thirst, frequent urination, cramps and odd achey/stabbing pains in boobs.

HELP!?

its hard to say when you O'd without temping. I'd guess the one day of ew on the 21st. I often have lotion like cm after O as well. Bd everyday is fine if there are no sperm issues. Every other day is ok if you have issues or are run down . Not twice per day though, that's too much

Wait until about 12 DPO unless you get ewcm again and then test with an early result test.

Good luck!!

 

[bluz]

Hello,

I'm new to all of this as this is my first month TTC. This will be my third month off BC so I started out by trying to work out my cycle. Last month I was blessed with a 29 day cycle so I set this as a starting point and tried again with a 32 day. The first day of my last period was 3rd March, I was given ovulation dates between 14th-21st March (depending how long my cycle was). I can't say that I paid much attention to my mucus in the first half of my cycle...until last week even. Symptoms recorded prior to this are a metal taste in my mouth on the 15th March and mild cramps from around the 16th.
We BD'd every day during this time (we are both young so no risk of overdoing it)
on the 19th I started looking at my mucus..all are finger test results
18th yellow stain in knickers with two brown dots
19th White and Sticky, deposited in knickers. held shape.
20th Watery, not in knickers
21st Small amount of EWCM in knickers
22nd Sticky white and wet mucus, not in knickers
23rd lotion like white sticky mucus
24th lotion like white sticky mucus, forms peaks, could feel inside when moving but not in knickers
25th (today) lotion like white sticky mucus on finger test, slightly stretchy (up to 1cm) dries quickly on knickers. (BFN today)

Could anyone provide any advice on when I may have O'd?

Other symptoms include constant thirst, frequent urination, cramps and odd achey/stabbing pains in boobs.

HELP!?

I would say your body probably tried to O around the 21/22 but without temping you can't confirm...with BDing everyday it can make tracking CM difficult and most of your lotiony mucus could be yesterdays CM (gross haha)..also with the comment on BDing everyday ok because you're young I don't think that is usually the issue..someone correct me if I'm wrong...BDing every other day is recommended so that your OH/DH's swimmers have time to repopulate which is an individual thing, not an age thing...

Good luck to you if you O'd that recently I think I would be too early to do much symptom spotting and definitely too early to be testing...wait for at least 10-14 days after O ...welcome to the 2 week wait

definitely agree with you. doctors recommend every other day... being young doesnt have anything to do with it... sperm still needs to repopulate and mature... it also isnt recommended because women have a harder time producing lubrification... but good luck! and without temping it is hard, but look for EWCM and thats your best idea...

 

[ttcbabyisom]

AF finally arrived after my first round on 100mgs Clomid days 5-9. It is by far the most painful period I have had to date. Now trying to figure out of this is my day 1 or not to start 150mgs Clomid days 5-9... What is the rule of thumb when it comes to cycle days and starting Clomid on the right day? I might have done it wrong this past cycle.

At least now I have a clean slate and am not in limbo.

Sorry you got AF but glad you're not in limbo anymore...you should count day 1 as the first full day of red flow or how your period normally is...good luck.

So yesterday as I woke up cuz of terrible cramps used the bathroom and saw red in toilet and on toilet paper...??

that was probably day 1 then...if tomorrow is the same or more, then yes...

As for cycle day count the specialist also told be that if bleeding starts before 6pm then that is your CD1, if it starts after 6pm then the next day is CD1...this all depends on the continuation of bleeding as already stated

Hhhmmm...good to know, i wasn't aware of that time frame. Thanks.

 

[ttcbabyisom]

Hello,

I'm new to all of this as this is my first month TTC. This will be my third month off BC so I started out by trying to work out my cycle. Last month I was blessed with a 29 day cycle so I set this as a starting point and tried again with a 32 day. The first day of my last period was 3rd March, I was given ovulation dates between 14th-21st March (depending how long my cycle was). I can't say that I paid much attention to my mucus in the first half of my cycle...until last week even. Symptoms recorded prior to this are a metal taste in my mouth on the 15th March and mild cramps from around the 16th.
We BD'd every day during this time (we are both young so no risk of overdoing it)
on the 19th I started looking at my mucus..all are finger test results
18th yellow stain in knickers with two brown dots
19th White and Sticky, deposited in knickers. held shape.
20th Watery, not in knickers
21st Small amount of EWCM in knickers
22nd Sticky white and wet mucus, not in knickers
23rd lotion like white sticky mucus
24th lotion like white sticky mucus, forms peaks, could feel inside when moving but not in knickers
25th (today) lotion like white sticky mucus on finger test, slightly stretchy (up to 1cm) dries quickly on knickers. (BFN today)

Could anyone provide any advice on when I may have O'd?

Other symptoms include constant thirst, frequent urination, cramps and odd achey/stabbing pains in boobs.

HELP!?

I would say your body probably tried to O around the 21/22 but without temping you can't confirm...with BDing everyday it can make tracking CM difficult and most of your lotiony mucus could be yesterdays CM (gross haha)..also with the comment on BDing everyday ok because you're young I don't think that is usually the issue..someone correct me if I'm wrong...BDing every other day is recommended so that your OH/DH's swimmers have time to repopulate which is an individual thing, not an age thing...

Good luck to you if you O'd that recently I think I would be too early to do much symptom spotting and definitely too early to be testing...wait for at least 10-14 days after O ...welcome to the 2 week wait

This is good advice and accurate as far as i know.

 

[AshNTom]

CD36 and still no AF or bfp

 

[smichelle]

I'm one year TTC, still don't know what many of the acronyms mean.This site is making me sob, partly because its good to have some sisters in this fight, also partly because it hurts to see the lengths required to get there. I don't seem to produce any cervical mucus and my cycles are really long ~42days yet my hormones levels are all normal. I know the next step is to see a specialist but I just wish it would have happened normally. I'm just heartbroken right now

 

[PDubs10612]

I'm one year TTC, still don't know what many of the acronyms mean.This site is making me sob, partly because its good to have some sisters in this fight, also partly because it hurts to see the lengths required to get there. I don't seem to produce any cervical mucus and my cycles are really long ~42days yet my hormones levels are all normal. I know the next step is to see a specialist but I just wish it would have happened normally. I'm just heartbroken right now

It can be a hard long fight indeed, but there is no shame in asking for help and seeking advice...For us we just had our first appt last week with specialist (still waiting on results) we are almost 9 months into TTC and I am currently on CD79 so I hear you on long cycles...also if you are lacking in the CM department you can try some PreSeed ...it is sperm friendly lubricant.

FX for you that you get your BFP soon...there is a spot on the forum with all the acronyms...I'm sure someone will post it

 

[PDubs10612]

CD36 and still no AF or bfp

CD79 and no AF or BFP...stay strong

 

[Sunnyleah]

I'm one year TTC, still don't know what many of the acronyms mean.This site is making me sob, partly because its good to have some sisters in this fight, also partly because it hurts to see the lengths required to get there. I don't seem to produce any cervical mucus and my cycles are really long ~42days yet my hormones levels are all normal. I know the next step is to see a specialist but I just wish it would have happened normally. I'm just heartbroken right now

Hang in there! There's tons of supportive ladies around here. It defiantly helps . That's terrible about your levels being normal but long cycles. Frustrating I'm sure! Good luck with your journey and feel free to vent, sob or shout any time!

 

[Sadie111311]

Hello all!! I've learned a lot from you already. Hubby and I tried for 10 months on our own and decided to step it up since he is older (42). He has two healthy children from a first marriage (ages 14 and 12) and I've never tried to conceive before. Nothing was happening, so went to RE/I specialist and had all the labs drawn: all my labs normal, hubby's SA normal. HSG was all clear. Diagnosed with anovulation and put on Clomid 100mg cd 3-7. Had a check on cd 12, with several small follies (10-11mm) and returned on cd17 for recheck. Recheck showed one lead follicle at 16.9! So RE said to wait two more days then give trigger. Endo lining was 10.9!! Came home and told the hubby and he got nervous cuz it's gonna happen soon (hopefully).

It's been an interesting learning experience. I never appreciated how complex this process was, and I'm an RN. Looking forward to starting our family

 

[sparkleyK]

Hey Ladies,

I am wondering what are the realistic chances of getting pregnant 3 days before ovulation.

I started my period on the 12th of March and the last day was the 17th of March. We DTD on the 15th, 16th, 17th, and the 18th. Took a break on the 19th.

My fertile window began on the 21st. We did DTD on the 20th, 21st, 22nd, and the 23rd. (my husband went out of town on the 23rd). My CM on the 21st-22nd was thick, slimy, sticky not creamy.

Yesterday (25th) I had cramping on the left side and ovulation bleeding.

Honestly, what are the chances of getting pregnant this month?
Any information will help. Thank you!!

 

[Sunnyleah]

Hey Ladies,

I am wondering what are the realistic chances of getting pregnant 3 days before ovulation.

I started my period on the 12th of March and the last day was the 17th of March. We DTD on the 15th, 16th, 17th, and the 18th. Took a break on the 19th.

My fertile window began on the 21st. We did DTD on the 20th, 21st, 22nd, and the 23rd. (my husband went out of town on the 23rd). My CM on the 21st-22nd was thick, slimy, sticky not creamy.

Yesterday (25th) I had cramping on the left side and ovulation bleeding.

Honestly, what are the chances of getting pregnant this month?
Any information will help. Thank you!!

The books generally say the 3 days before and day of are concidered fertile although the closer the ovulation (only before) the higher the chances. I believe the average couple has a 25% chance each cycle if within the fertile window. Good luck

 

[Sunnyleah]

Hello all!! I've learned a lot from you already. Hubby and I tried for 10 months on our own and decided to step it up since he is older (42). He has two healthy children from a first marriage (ages 14 and 12) and I've never tried to conceive before. Nothing was happening, so went to RE/I specialist and had all the labs drawn: all my labs normal, hubby's SA normal. HSG was all clear. Diagnosed with anovulation and put on Clomid 100mg cd 3-7. Had a check on cd 12, with several small follies (10-11mm) and returned on cd17 for recheck. Recheck showed one lead follicle at 16.9! So RE said to wait two more days then give trigger. Endo lining was 10.9!! Came home and told the hubby and he got nervous cuz it's gonna happen soon (hopefully).

It's been an interesting learning experience. I never appreciated how complex this process was, and I'm an RN. Looking forward to starting our family

Welcome & good luck! It is a complex process that I didn't know much about either until ttc.

 

[PDubs10612]

Hey Ladies,

I am wondering what are the realistic chances of getting pregnant 3 days before ovulation.

I started my period on the 12th of March and the last day was the 17th of March. We DTD on the 15th, 16th, 17th, and the 18th. Took a break on the 19th.

My fertile window began on the 21st. We did DTD on the 20th, 21st, 22nd, and the 23rd. (my husband went out of town on the 23rd). My CM on the 21st-22nd was thick, slimy, sticky not creamy.

Yesterday (25th) I had cramping on the left side and ovulation bleeding.

Honestly, what are the chances of getting pregnant this month?
Any information will help. Thank you!!

On my FF I had DTD 3 days before and 1 day after O and it gave me a rating of Low for Timing..I'm pretty sure I heard that 2 days before is the best time but it's so hard to plan exactly when O will actually happen and the time of day you DTD also plays into the timing thing too...if you DTD at night and O in the morning your window is now that much closer GL to you and DH


Quote from FF on Intercourse Timing and Frequency:
"In a recent analysis of 119,398 charts from women charting with Fertility Friend, we found that 94% of women who became pregnant had intercourse on at least one of these three days. For conception purposes, it is thus ideal to have intercourse during a three day fertile window which includes your ovulation day and the two previous days"

 

[lola85]

I hate the two week wait! I'm so impatient lol! AF due on 3rd so only another week but just don't feel like we've done it this month! DTD in the 3 days running up to O but been ill since then so nothing more. Eager for next cycle so can start trying again!
Good luck everyone x

 

[ttcbabyisom]

CD36 and still no AF or bfp

Ugh how frustrating...sorry...hang in there!

 

[ttcbabyisom]

I'm one year TTC, still don't know what many of the acronyms mean.This site is making me sob, partly because its good to have some sisters in this fight, also partly because it hurts to see the lengths required to get there. I don't seem to produce any cervical mucus and my cycles are really long ~42days yet my hormones levels are all normal. I know the next step is to see a specialist but I just wish it would have happened normally. I'm just heartbroken right now

welcome to this thread sweetie and good luck in your journey! We're all here rooting for that BFP for you!!!

 

[ttcbabyisom]

I'm one year TTC, still don't know what many of the acronyms mean.This site is making me sob, partly because its good to have some sisters in this fight, also partly because it hurts to see the lengths required to get there. I don't seem to produce any cervical mucus and my cycles are really long ~42days yet my hormones levels are all normal. I know the next step is to see a specialist but I just wish it would have happened normally. I'm just heartbroken right now

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