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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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mrsmugoo · 15/10/2015 13:03

I think we've all been / are going through the same struggles! I'm sticking around to see you all get your BFPs!

Sunshinegirl2015 · 15/10/2015 11:01

Mrs when I first joined this thread my LP was 9days. I think through trying to eat healthy etc I've somehow extended it. Now I don't want to leave haha as I feel quite comfy here.

No sign of AF yet and I have no cramp or lower backache so still hopeful.

Sunshine I tried to tell myself that I wasn't really trying this month (even though I was) thinking that if I could trick myself it wouldn't be so bad if it didn't happen. Also bought one of those adult colouring books which are meant to be good for stress.

The urge to POAS is strong but I've resisted so far.

sunshinegirl12 · 15/10/2015 09:36

Thanks Mascara, I do try to keep busy at weekends, I'm more an evening googler but going to stop that now!! alot of my good friends are big drinkers and wonder why I don't want to drink much anymore or go for nights out. I feel more positive today x

mrsmugoo · 15/10/2015 08:38

Sunshine2015 - 11 days is decent! I don't think that's even really considered too short? An average one is 12 days. Mine was consistently 7 or 8 Confused
I think you'll get there soon!

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mascaraisamust · 15/10/2015 08:21

Also in regards to relaxing: keep busy. Plan stuff throughout the month and live life as you did before ttc! I've got something on most weekends to keep me busy as that's when I get a bit Google obsessed!

Ban googling!! In fact I'll join you!

I gave up temping as I couldn't get

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mascaraisamust · 15/10/2015 07:06

It's not over until AF shows Sunshine x fingers crossed for you.

Sunshine12, I think that's a wise choice that you and DH have made, you've got nothing to lose seeing what the nhs can offer but you've got to know what you want from them. I think I shocked the nurse with the level of detail I went into. Private appointments can be made in less than two weeks so it's not that you'll be losing time at that end. x

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Sunshinegirl2015 · 15/10/2015 06:21

Big temp drop of 0.34C so reckon AF will show today.

12DPO today which will mean an 11 day LP like last month.

Thanks for all of your encouragement though!

sunshinegirl12 · 14/10/2015 22:51

AF arrived this evening, glad in a way as I knew it was coming and was getting sick of the waiting. So had a good cry and now ready to start a fresh cycle. Going to try and be a bit more relaxed this cycle (any advice on how to relax is welcome??!) so will only temp when I'm due to ovulate just to confirm and DTD a bit more often. No more googling symptoms, if my mind starts to wander I'm going to read a book, and definitely no more pregnancy tests until I'm a good few days late. These are my rules now, I'll see if I can stick to them.

How are you feeling? Make sure you let us know what your temp is tomorrow, fingers tightly crossed for you x

Sunshinegirl2015 · 14/10/2015 22:35

Thanks Mascara!

Sunshine it's ok don't beat yourself up. I get down days too just riding that high temp this morning.

Glad you have a plan though - it's good to have something to head towards.
Did AF show for you? X

sunshinegirl12 · 14/10/2015 19:13

Have had a chat with DH, he wants us to get an NHS appointment for us for next week, mainly for his SA. Agreed that the minute I feel we are being fobbed off or the waiting list too long, I can get my tests done private. Feel better now we have a plan so will start looking for a local clinic, as I'm fairly sure I won't be satisfied with the NHS appointment.

Have had a bit of a low day, the girl I sit next to at work's sister had a baby girl today so kinda made me feel worse.

Sorry if I've sounded like a right moany cow today x

mrsmugoo · 14/10/2015 18:35

Taking it basically artificially extends your LP to give a fertilised egg a fighting chance of implanting. I don't think I would have got a BFP without, let alone held onto it. Keeping fingers crossed though because it's still v early days.

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mascaraisamust · 14/10/2015 18:00

Ok brill I'm going to do that and if I get a bfp get another prescription!

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mrsmugoo · 14/10/2015 17:49

I was told to take it 3 days from getting a peak reading on my opk for 2 weeks then POAS.

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mascaraisamust · 14/10/2015 17:24

Agree with Mrs.

I'm exhausted today, bath and bed for me tonight. Everyone has being saying I look tired too!

Sunshine get a FRER and get a bfp! Hoping this is your month, I'd be suprised if it isn't with those temps. Loving your positivity too.

Sunshine12, it's expensive but even the consultation privately is worth it in my opinion. We were in there an hour compared to ten mins.

Don't beat yourself up for having down days, it can be tough! I've only told my best friend, no one else knows but I've decided now if family ask or close friends, I'm going to tell them as I can't do with the hiding/keeping everything to myself any longer as sometimes I look a social bore!

Bloods done, ready for the cycle of not trying/trying really/relax, have fun it'll happen/last dash before Christmas.

Mrs, the nhs told me take the cyclogest when I get my BFP. Should I take from ovulation really? What were you advised? Xx

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mrsmugoo · 14/10/2015 16:25

You can go straight to private - I can't recommend highly enough, the difference is worlds apart.

sunshinegirl12 · 14/10/2015 16:16

I dont think I'd be able to wait until saturday Sunshine Smile

When I get home I'm going to start looking for a local private fertility specialist, I've had enough of feeling helpless with all this and if I've not had success in the past 10 months theres not much chance now before xmas. Its all making me miserable so I'm going to get things moving. Do I need to go to my NHS doctor first or I can I go straight to private? I know our NHS one will be useless so really don't want to waste anytime grtting frustrated with them if I don't need to. x

Sunshinegirl2015 · 14/10/2015 10:30

Me too!

Took additional vitamin c tablets 1 x 250mg a day on top of preconception tablets.

Tried to vary my dairy intake so some days had full fat, some days had skimmed, some days had almond milk and some days had rice milk as I read conflicting things about each so thought if I varied it it might help.

Oh and I read asparagus is good so ate quite a bit of that this month.

Whether any of that helped who knows.

I tried sleeping with a rose quartz under my pillow one month - think I read an old wives tale but thought it can't hurt - obviously didn't work lol. Things we try.

Going to try to wait until Saturday to test again. Whether I'll be able to if AF doesn't show is another story!

sunshinegirl12 · 14/10/2015 10:09

Have you tried anything different this month Sunshine? Really hope this is your month, I wouldn't be able to resist testing again tomorrow x

Sunshinegirl2015 · 14/10/2015 09:18

Sunshine - yeah we told her. I get on really well with her. She's been like a mum to me (I lost my mum when I was younger) so it's nice to have her to talk to even if she probably is more desperate than me to have a little person around if that's possible!

Sending positive vibes your way! Star

Mrs - thank you! I don't have the VIP package on FF otherwise I'd most defiantly be comparing my chart to others but do feel positive that temp went up. If I don't come on tomorrow then I've beaten my longest LP by a day!

mrsmugoo · 14/10/2015 09:06

I got a decent line on a FRER 12dpo - if you can wait til 13 or 14 days on a FRER I think you'd have an answer one way or another. Your chart looks lovely, fx for you!

sunshinegirl12 · 14/10/2015 08:59

Ah bless, Does she know you are ttc then?

I need some of your positivity Sunshine, I'm usually a cheerful person but today I just feel like an emotional mess, I really need to pull myself together. One positive side of things is that I am more pleased with my cycle this month, even if AF arrives today I've made it past 10dpo without the usual spotting. x

Sunshinegirl2015 · 14/10/2015 08:42

We didn't want to miss that window so made sure there were plenty of swimmers!

I'm still hopeful. Good to stay positive. I keep telling myself that everything happens for a reason and that each month it doesn't happen I learn something new or grow a little stronger.

My MIL is always on at us about when are we going to have a child but we just find her funny. She messaged me a few days ago to say she had bought wool and was waiting to hear that she has someone to knit for. Lol. You've got to laugh!

sunshinegirl12 · 14/10/2015 08:27

Wow sunshine, your chart looks really good, I would be so over excited if I was you.

Not so good news for me, temp dropped again this morning though so its not much above the line now. I hate the though of having to go through another month of all this, and poor DH having to deal with my crying fit before hes even left for work. Definitely going to try to take a step back from it all next month, and take a leaf out of your book Sunshine with a bit more BDing. x

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mascaraisamust · 14/10/2015 08:18

Ahh. Definately wait a few days and get a FRER, chart looks positive!

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Sunshinegirl2015 · 14/10/2015 07:58

No internet cheapie x