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Short Luteal Phase

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mascaraisamust · 05/07/2015 22:57

So after 6 months of ttc I've worked out I've got a short luteal phase of 9 days, however it could be even less. I get a positive opk on day 19 and 9 days later AF appears. I'm fearing it could be less that 9 days if I ovulate 24-36 hours after a postive opk. No suprises that there hasn't been a bfp yet. I'm thinking this is my obstacle. Seems I've tried everything else. Do I go to my GP? Is there any point? On preconception vitamins with b6 in and have been in them for three months and no changes. Also AF is really painful every month, wondering if there is more to this. Any ideas? Or anyone experienced/ing similar?

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Sunshinegirl2015 · 17/08/2015 15:13

Thanks both. Hope so!

Have been taking orally setting alarm for 06:15 so doing it at the same time. We usually get up at 06:30.

Got a peak on CB advanced opk on CD20

Will keep you updated on whether AF shows or not. x

mrsmugoo · 17/08/2015 15:03

With temping you have to do it literally at the exact same time each morning I.e set an alarm

I've only managed one month where I was able to to do it at 6:45 every morning as ever since then it's been summer and I've had weddings and weekends away and my wake up times have moved.

The temps go up the later the time.

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mascaraisamust · 17/08/2015 14:21

Are you taking the temps around the same time each day? First thing? Before getting up/moving? Where it spikes should be where you ovulate. However, depending on how consistent you've been with your temping will depend on how reliable the results are. Get past today then Sunshine and maybe this is your month Smile

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Sunshinegirl2015 · 17/08/2015 13:54

Declining not decking! And I previewed too doh!

Sunshinegirl2015 · 17/08/2015 13:52

Downloaded FF after seeing so many good reviews about it. I've imput the data I have from my other app and it tells me today is 10DPO (I thought yesterday was) and that last month my luteal phase was 9 days (I thought 10) so it expects me to get AF today which would mean I'd had a 9day luteal phase this month too.

No signs or symptoms yet other than a little light cramp on off which makes me think AF is coming but the cramp is so light I'm trying to remain hopeful as I usually have very painful periods.

I bought a bbt thermometer last weekend so haven't been temping very long but FF says my temps are fluctuating too much but as I have nothing to compare it to I wondered if anyone could shed any light? They seem too low to me post ovulatory but I don't have a baseline to compare to.

Oh I'm so impatient and want a little person growing in me now haha.

I don't like that decking temp though...

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mascaraisamust · 16/08/2015 20:44

sunshine2015 that sounds promising, fingers crossed for you! Keep us updated!

Two sunshines, lovely!!

shary wahey for cheating the monitor, keep tracking and let us know how you are getting on.

I've been busy today and the day has flown by without obsessing all day about what ifs! Feeling better, a bit blah at times but much better than yesterday.

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Sunshinegirl2015 · 16/08/2015 14:49

No not yet sunshine. App reckons I'm due AF Wednesday based on previous cycles averaging at 32days and today is CD30/10DPO. Think I'll wait until Wednesday possibly Thursday to test if no AF.

I don't normally have this much self control haha!

sunshinegirl12 · 16/08/2015 12:49

Have u tested yet sunshine? Xx

Sunshinegirl2015 · 16/08/2015 12:08

Thanks sunshine still no sign of AF!

sunshinegirl12 · 16/08/2015 10:43

Hi from one sunshine to anotherSmile That all sounds very promising, FX for you x

Sunshinegirl2015 · 16/08/2015 10:21

Mrs enjoy the sun!

Shary that must be awful not getting a peak until CD33! But at least you're still getting a peak.

I'm on CD30 / 10DPO today - last month I got AF on 10DPO so hoping she stays away today. No sign of her yet.

Yesterday afternoon and had a mild cramp and felt a dripping sensation and thought I'd started AF so ran to the loo but it was just a watery discharge. Very odd for me. Cervix was low, firm and closed and overall dry sensation. After that no more discharge but it honestly felt so wet like I'd wet myself I had to change underwear and use a liner. No colour or smell to it. As always hoping the weird things my body does are a good sign. Fx!

SharyBobbins · 16/08/2015 08:51

Hi Mascara, I tracked with CB Smile Sad face sticks on my third cycle and got the peak. Tried to track with my CB advanced monitor during cycle four but the monitor gave up after cd 26 so I could track that time. Tracking this cycle with cheapy OPKs everyday regardless of how early in my cycle it is, I'm temping & I'll be able to start using my CBAFM again on cd 20 because on the advice of CB I've tricked the machine! Wink

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mascaraisamust · 16/08/2015 06:50

shary get tracking again. When was the last time you tracked? Mine would have been like that the first few months coming off the pill. It may have moved!

mrs you lucky thing. I've always wanted to go to Croatia. Enjoy! I'm away next Saturday hurrah!

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mrsmugoo · 15/08/2015 22:20

Cd11 here and I'm currently away for a few days at a wedding in Croatia without our DS so we're having a very relaxing few days in the sunshine! Back Monday.

I'll be busting out the OPKs from Monday.

SharyBobbins · 15/08/2015 15:04

I've only successfully tracked ovulation once so far & that time I got a peak on cd 33 Shock xx

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mascaraisamust · 15/08/2015 11:30

When do you ov Shary?

I was googling (nothing new) and was shocked to find a private scan clinic 3 miles from my house! They do all sorts of baby scans and are cheaply priced. They do a specific scan at 8 weeks for reassurance. The NHS only do them at early pregnancy units at 8 weeks if there are issues like bleeding/cramps etc so I think it will just put my mind at ease before the 12 week scan.

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SharyBobbins · 15/08/2015 11:15

Hi Ladies, hope everyone is well xx
Nothing to report here, cd 16 so still early days for me, not expecting anything to start happening for at least another week, maybe two!

Sorry to hear you're not feeling too good Mascara, hope it passes soon. Glad to hear you've booked an 8 week scan, that's better than worrying for an additional 4 weeks Smile I didn't know you could book early scans, is it something you've done privately? xx

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mascaraisamust · 15/08/2015 11:08

Got the appointment with the midwife on the 30th Aug and a private early scan on the 3rd Sept. That all feels within reach so I feel more reassured.

Currently laid down, sipping teeny bits of water hoping this will all pass, quickly!

Take your own advice sunshine and chill. Get past the first hurdle of AF hopefully not appearing tomorrow. Stressing is not good. Trick your body into thinking your as cool as a cucumber and keep busy today Smile

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sunshinegirl12 · 15/08/2015 10:51

Oh no Mascara, hope you feel better soon, there seems to be so many nasty tummy bugs around at the mo. I would have ended up booking the early scan too, it will be worth it for peace of mind, when is it booked for?

So I woke up early today and started obsessive googling to see if B50 could be the cause and as usual every possible outcome came up. So I've decided to stop with all the worrying and constant googling and just relax a bit Smile

Hope everyone else is ok xx

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mascaraisamust · 15/08/2015 09:54

This sounds promising sunshine. Remember I had no symptoms, I was merrily carrying on with my holiday activities/wedding parties! BBT should stay elevated I think, it drops if Af is on the way. Fingers crossed AF stays away for you!

I have a tummy bug Sad I'm hoping it's not DH's D&V!!

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Sunshinegirl2015 · 15/08/2015 09:12

Morning! Just checking back in. Not been on MN much as trying not to obsess this TWW. Currently on CD29/9DPO and no symptoms whatsoever this TWW. Not bloating, headaches nothing.

Last month I had a short luteal phase of 10days and ended up in A&E with excruciatingly painful AF and with a prescription for codeine and a referral to a gynaecologist for a scan as doctor wants to rule out endo or cysts.

Hoping AF doesn't show tomorrow. And hoping last month was an anomaly.

Started charting bbt last week so no idea what my baseline would be but at 7dpo temp dropped by 0.5C which looks like a lot on chart. It's up again now - 36.43C today.

Fx

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mascaraisamust · 15/08/2015 08:57

Keep dtd eod sunshine, I think I ovulated late in my cycle too in the days after my supposed fertile period (as worked out by Ovia and FF). Really routing for you all!

I've broken and booked an early 8 week confirmation scan. Need the reassurance it's there and it's growing as it should. GP won't do bloods. It was fairly cheap though, I was surprised!

mrs how are you getting on?

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sunshinegirl12 · 14/08/2015 22:05

Well assumed FF calculated when I should ovulate based on data from previous months when I've used OPKs, based on what is normal for my cycle.

mrsmugoo · 14/08/2015 21:56

When you say "FF confirms it should be today" what do you mean?

FF either just uses mid cycle as an arbitrary day or uses your own OPK/temping data

sunshinegirl12 · 14/08/2015 19:52

So today I'm on CD12, i usually ovulate around now and FF confirms it should be today. But I haven't had any of the usual pinching pain I get leading up to it or CM, and haven't had a positive OPK yet.

I wonder if it could be the B complex delaying my ovulation, it's the only thing i can think of. I don't want to ovulate late if my AF still arrives at the same time as I'll have an even shorter LP. Still going to carry on DTD every other day, just in case.

Hope everyone else is doing ok x

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