Trying to Conceive Thread . . . .3!!

Thanks Hana.
I just did my first OPK stick. One line was fainter than the other so guess i'm still waiting. It day say not to drink for like 2 hours before or test after 8pm. Well it was 7.30pm and i had just had a drink. Maybe not such a good idea but i was desperate to know.
Will try again tomorrow at lunch time - they say not so good in the morning, right?
Sorry for blabbing.

cha cha - you certainly wouldn't have anything to lose, but probably every other day should cover it. Sperm can live up to 5 days in fertile conditions, so if you are just about to ov or have ov, the conditions should be right

Pandabear - yes itchy breasts can be a sign of early pregnancy, I've had it with all of mine. They should feel fuller or heavier as well.
Are you? Hope so!

Okay, its me again.
I'm going nuts. Thank God your all here.

Okay girls, today is CD11, we are now at 7pm UK time. Last month when doc tested for ovulation, it was CD13. Should i BD tonight and tomorrow and CD13....
I'm becoming obssessed.

I can't believe that i'm such an idiot!!!
Today is bloody CD11! I thought i was still CD8, isnt that weird? I think i get mixed up with the calendar dates too. What an idiot?
Just bought me OPK's. Wonder if its too late.
Hmmm

Yes BigBird I know what you mean. But I think it takes something BIG like a change of focus in your life to help you "forget" OR taking matters into your own hands with the stress of ttc and dealing with that as a separate issue. I know I won't be able to switch off from ttc but I also know the stress of that and my job is doing me no good at all. That's why I went to see a reflexologist. I'm going to start another thread about what she said to me - she's a nutritionist too - but I know I can't deal with it all myself and need help to de-stress. I think doing something pro-active like this also makes you feel like you're more in control, which is a big issue for me in ttc - the lack of control.

Hello all - just wanted to ask, is it true that an itchy breast can be a symptom of early pregnany?

bunny and futurity

ChaCha - i'm cd10. Fingers crossed for us both !

Moomin, I keep hearing stories like you say....'we took a break for a month and BINGO' but in all honesty I can't understand how to take a break. I've tried....managed a break from ttc boards is all. I mean when you feel the ov pain or see the CM it HAS to register and be at the back of your mind. I think it's easier said than done. And surely tracking dates etc. (and not being too stressed) can't really impede on you getting pregnant ? There are plenty here who are actively 'trying' when they get that positive...

Bunny, I'm just confused here. Did you show him your chart?? If you had a positive OPK and a shift in temp how can he be sure you didn't? Using the 2 methods together is very reliable as the temp shift confirms that the hormones released at ov has made the temp shift. Was it said purely speculatively or is he doing a 21 dat test? Will he up your dose?

Okay, thats great, cheers everyone, will nip down to boots and get me OPK right away. Oh, it all seems so nerve wracking!!

Big Bird, noticed your ovulating after Valentines weekend, me too i think. Monday/Tuesday. Fingers crossed for you. Keep yours crossed for me.

Bunny are you okay?

Sorry there is no news yet Futurity. Bunny2, what a disappointment if you didn't ovulate - I hope you have much better luck next month. BekiF - 124 days !?! I'm sure you've written about it before, but what does your doctor say? Are you still ovulating? I hope you have a lovely weekend - how nice to be taken away. ChaCha, I also think the bum under pillow works - hey, there is no dignity in this ttc / baby business!

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Moomin: I totally agree with you...I am trying not to get wound up about it but it just creeps up on you and you can't help it!

niknik: yes..it was predictor and I am now between 4-6 days late. I think I will wait until next week before trying Clearblue...assuming AF doesn't turn up of course!

Futurity - Did you test with Predictor again this morning. I tested with Predictor twice and got negatives even though I was 5 days late. Tested later that day with Clearblue and it was as highly positive. Good Luck

futurity - what a bummer
I'm asolutely convinced that getting wound up about it all negates other ways we use to help conception along. The amount of people I know of now who give it a rest for a while, or give up altogether or forgot when they're due on and then become pg...
Anyway, I'm off to my reflexologist/ nutritionist today so I'll see what she has to say and report back.
Yes, bunny, I'd forgotten about the blood test. Your GP will recommend you have one if you're having problems ttc. I had one last month (have been ttc for just over a year now). The test looks at the level of progesterone in your blood, which indicates if you've ovulated.

Morning all. Well..did as friend suggested and negitive again! Really don't think I am pregnant.just my body playing silly b*ggers!

Hello Pandabear, nice to `meet' you!

Oh hana, how frustrating for you. I've just read your message on the other thread. I've had something similar happen to me (hospital messed up with a blood test after m/c). Are you going for the blood test and the smear tomorrow? Good luck, I hope it isn't too horrible.

Oh bunny , I hope your consultant's wrong.

ChaCha, I have used Clearblue OPKs and IIRC the instructions say to start at about day 11 if you have a 28 day cycle. If your cycle is longer or shorter, you start a bit later or earlier - the instructions give guidance on this. HTH.

Night night everyone.

Great. Thanks for the info. Will certainly try that on the run up to ovulation. When can you start using the OPK's? I am CD8.

Cheers!

Just been speaking to a friend who is an expert in ttc. She recommends Clearblue as the best test as other tests need higher levels of that HCG (is that it?) hormone. She also says to do test first thing in morning as best not to pass urine for 4 hours to get a good reliable result. Also that night urine has more hormones in it. She thinks that I am either pregnant but with not enough hormones or that I am not pregnant and my body is still adjusting to coming off the pill.

So I wait until tomorrow morning where I will use the second Predictor test I have already.

Harman
Congratulations
I'd call it positive. How do you feel?

Hi ChaCha, good luck, make sure you plump up your pillows!

According to my consultant, the bleeding prob means I didnt ovulate all that shagging for nothing (well, it was nice anyway). Apparently temperature charts and OPKs are not infallible methods of detecting ov, only a 21 day blood test gives definate answers.

And, yes lots of people swear by the bum under the pillow business - gives the sperm a help in the right direction. Around 20 to 30 mins should be fine. Good luck!

Chacha - some people get a pain in one side when they ovulate. You might notics a change in cervical mucus (yep - lovely aint it?). On the days before you ovulate it may become like egg white, see through and stretchy. This usually means you'll ovulate imminently. Best days to BD are on the run-up to ovulation so there is lots of eager sperm to meet the egg (or so the theory goes - forgive us veteran ttc-ers if we sound a bit cynical !) Every other day or every three days is recommended so the sperm is healthy and fresh (bleugh)
If you have a 28 day cycle in theory you will be ovulating around day 14 but this does vary greatly. To be absolutely sure, you can buy an ovulation predictor kit (opk) about 20 quid from chemists'.

Hey again everyone!
I think my msg got lost in a swarm of posts - Congratulations to all the BFP's

CD8 today..pls keep your fingers crossed.
What are the most common signs of ovulation? Should you BD everyday or every other day? Or every three days? If ovulation is CD13 how should I time it?

Is the 'keeping your legs in the air for a while' after BD really something that works?

Thanks All...
Hey Bunny, how's it going?

Thanks for all your support..it means alot to me. I just worked out that I haven't really been off the pill since I was 18 (apart from pregnancy and breastfeeding) so even though I assume I always had a "normal" cycle my memory is probably hazy!

BeckiF: Day 124!!! Wow! Is your cycle always that long/unpredicatable?