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Any temping experts fancy having a look at my chart?

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Vap0 · 14/10/2015 03:50

Hi

Thanks for taking the time to look. Would this suggest I ovulated? My opks say no as they only went about a third as dark as the control line. I definitely didn't miss it with the opks as I checked each time I went for a wee on the important dates. This is my 1st month charting and am struggling a little.

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MrsPCR · 25/11/2015 22:05

Rosebud I think you probably have ov'd this month. Your other signs suggest you did (EWCM, +OPK)

Vap0 glad to see the test is nice and dark. I did a self-referral to the midwife at 7 weeks and the sent a booking in appointment for 9 weeks.

My sickness is about the same, randomly every few days. I think it's here for the duration but I'm kind of used to it now.

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Vap0 · 25/11/2015 21:38

Hi

That is an unusual looking chart. But you never know cd13 could have been implantation.... Oh I do hope you ovulated! Your opk's say yes, ff says yes, ewcm suggests yes. Lots of pointers make it sound like you have. Also looks like you dtd at exactly the right time to catch it. Fingers crossed! So next Wednesday morning you'll be testing then? If af doesn't catch you 1st which I really hope she doesn't! Good luck! Looking forward to hearing about how you get on.

Today is 18dpo. It feels like it should be longer but I tested early so knew at 10dpo. Although still feels like I've known longer than just 9 days. Blood test results from Monday and Wednesday are due back on Friday mid morning/early afternoon. Will let you know the numbers...

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RoseBud2015 · 25/11/2015 18:47

Vap So pleased to see your ics getting stronger- this is a really good sign! I am keeping my fingers and toes tightly crossed for your little bean! How many dpo are you now? When are you due to get your two blood test results back?

I'm determined not to test until AF due date (as decided by FF) which is 14dpo. My chart temps are very very shallow though and I'm not convinced FF has my ov day right! I'm beginning to seriously consider whether I have even ov'ed yet this cycle! Here's my chart:

www.fertilityfriend.com/home/5790c0

See what I mean??? Usually I get really sore nipples post ov, but this cycle nothing! Ov hasn't happened, I'm almost certain.

I have 4 x FRERs and at least 30 ics in my bathroom cabinet! I seem to be hoarding tests with no reason to use them! Sad huh?!

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Vap0 · 25/11/2015 08:43

Morning!
So, 7dpo for you today rose any symptoms? Don't know why I'm asking as I never had any before getting either bfp but I know some ladies do. Everything crossed for you!
So, today's test has gone noticeably darker. Bottom one in the pic. I'm really really hoping this turns out well. I'm getting excited again. Probably shouldn't.

pcr when did you make your 1st mw appointment? Is it too early to contact them now? I was thinking it may be a good time to sort it whilst I'm off work. How are you getting on with your sickness?

Any temping experts fancy having a look at my chart?
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Vap0 · 24/11/2015 17:24

Hi
Thought I'd update
No bleeding yet
No symptoms of anything
Spotting seems to have held off today, maybe a bit this morning
Just kept busy today cleaning the house trying to keep my mind off things
Hpt today looked slightly darker than yesterday's
Looking forward to testing tomorrow and see what it says

pcr you're good suggesting testing at 15 dpo, I'm a maniac at early testing. Although the twice I've had positives with frer I've had one on 10dpo (this month) and one on 13dpo but hadn't tested any earlier. I think if I need to use another I'd try 9dpo, maybe even 8dpo. The lines I've had are quite strong.

When will you test rose what kind of test will you use? I can very strongly recommend frer as the most accurate although not as kind on your pocket as Internet cheapies. I bought some on Amazon for a lot less than boots. Do you have any tests already or will you go out on the day and buy one?

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MrsPCR · 23/11/2015 22:31

Oh I'm so sorry Vap0 Thanks it all seems so cruel. Keeping everything crossed for you.

Glad to hear you're 5dpo Rosebud and appear to have hit the right days. Good luck to you in 10 days time!

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Vap0 · 23/11/2015 20:34

Fingers crossed the scan missed it.
Good luck got a pre Xmas bfp Flowers
I think tomorrow's hpt will tell the story more clearly.
Will update tomorrow

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RoseBud2015 · 23/11/2015 19:40

Oh Vap I'm so sorry that you are going through such a shitty time again Flowers The spotting and cramping itself doesn't necessarily mean its an mc, but I can understand you thinking the worst esp with the fading tests Flowers I really hope things work out for you. I'm glad you have been signed off work- make sure you take it really really easy and try (I know its pretty much impossible) to keep your mind active with other things. There's nothing you can do right now to change things; don't forget that Flowers xxx

We DTD on CD5, 7 and 8. I had EWCM all day on CD7 and 8, and the right ovary pain was from CD5-9. FF thinks I ov'ed on CD8 so it does all tie in! I also had the pos opk and temp rise on CD8. My scan was on CD9 so potentially after I ov'ed, so that may account for not seeing the follicle.

So if FF is right and the scan just missed the follicle we are still in with a chance.... will just have to wait and see! I'm CD13 now and 5DPO according to FF.

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Vap0 · 23/11/2015 19:21

Hi rose what an emotional rollercoaster you've been on! Did you manage to dtd most days around ov? Pleased your consultant said its nothing to worry about. When did you have your follicle scan then? Was it before ewcm etc or after? Everything crossed you catch it this cycle. If it doesn't happen this cycle when can you start IVF? Will that be the next step or will they try you on femara again on a higher dose? Where are you up to in your cycle? When will you be testing?

Things aren't good here I'm afraid. Spotting started (brown) and cramping on sat, not much but enough to have me worried. Dr felt that it was another mc as the symptoms were the same and timing the same as last time. It's just wait and see now though. If the last mc is anything to go by I'd expect proper bleeding to start tomorrow or Wednesday. Not cramped today but still spotting. She had a poke around my tummy which was painful last time which is one of the last threads of hope I'm clinging to. Everything is just exactly the same as last time which is making me think there is little hope. Been signed off work this week as I'm in no fit state to be out for dinner with colleagues twice this week. Pregnancy tests are fading. Will see what happens in the morning. Had a dr appointment today and really twisted her arm to let me have a blood test today and on Wednesday for hcg and will have a telephone appointment on Friday. At least I will then know for sure what is going on if bleeding doesn't start by then. It's so bloody shit! Having this happen once was bad enough. Now it appears to be happening again. She herself said as it was the same time it is probably a mc which basically means to me there is clearly a problem with hormones or something if it's happening at the same time. So bloody do some tests! So annoying!

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RoseBud2015 · 23/11/2015 19:07

Hi ladies,

Well what a rollercoaster few days that has been...... so as you know I had a positive opk, temp rise, EWCM and ovary pain a few days ago and the FF confirmed ov! Smile

But..... had my follicle tracking scan where it showed no dominant follicle with the largest one only being 9mm Sad They also found fluid in my lining that shouldn't be there so referred me for an urgent appointment with my consultant and said we would have to abandon this cycle Sad Cue me crying my eyes out on DH on Thursday and Friday!

Saw my consultant today who said that she didn't think the fluid was anything to worry about and that the sonographer was just being cautious (fair enough!) but that she didn't think the Femara/Letrozole had worked this cycle Sad I explained all my signs of ov but she still isn't convinced it worked as there was no dominant follicle when I think I ov'ed.

So we will continue DTD regularly for the rest of this cycle (she says we don't need to abandon it after all) and will wait to see what happens. I think it's looking more and more likely that IVF will be our only viable option.

Vap I saw on another thread that you had spotting- how are things now? x

PCR Hope your sickness has subsided some more! x

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Vap0 · 20/11/2015 21:13

rose how are you getting on?

You must be in your 2ww?

Any strategy of when to test and what kind of test?

Did you manage to dtd at the right times?

How long did your positive opk last?

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MrsPCR · 18/11/2015 20:56

I know I was desperate to get to 6 weeks. Most miscarriages seem to happen before 6 weeks.

Also enjoy the increased discharge which means you'll be convinced it must be blood as it's so wet! Keeping everything crossed for you!

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Vap0 · 18/11/2015 20:36

rose that looks great! Hope you manage to dtd today and tomorrow! So great to get such a strong opk! Everything crossed for you this month.... Very excited to hear more. That's super early isn't it? Great news though! Best of luck this month!

Thanks pcr you have put my mind at rest! I keep checking the loo paper every time I go in terror! Luckily it's been ok. Just want to get past 6 weeks and I'll feel safer about things as we lost the last one just before 5 weeks.

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MrsPCR · 18/11/2015 20:19

Good OPK there Rosebud! Enjoy yourselves and good luck Wink

RoseBud2015 · 18/11/2015 19:45

Not quite as exciting as your pissy stick Vap but on CD8 and just got this! Along with EWCM and painful ovaries earlier today! Just waiting for DH to get home Wink Oved on CD9 last cycle so maybe (dare I say it) my cycles are becoming more regular......

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MrsPCR · 18/11/2015 18:10

Cramping is fine. When I got my BFP, had I not tested early, I wouldn't have bothered testing until a couple of days late as it felt exactly like the build up to AF. The cramping was pretty bad and constant for a fortnight. Again, all normal and just stretching as long as there is no blood.

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Vap0 · 18/11/2015 15:41

Thanks!

I decided not to take my temp today. I knew it would stress me out so all ttc paraphernalia has been put away. Trying to stay calm and forget about it all.
I have a good feeling about it this time. Although have had some weird cramping but not sure if I'm imagining it.

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MrsPCR · 18/11/2015 14:13

Remember, sod the chart, the chart doesn't make you pregnant!

MrsPCR · 18/11/2015 14:12

Ahhhh! How did I not see this last night Vap0! Soooo pleased for you! Fingers crossed it sticks. From what I recall, you're not supposed to carry on temping once you've got your BFP. It's apparently not accurate. Ideally you should stay above the cover line but I think if you temp you'll stress yourself out and make the readings inaccurate. You won't sleep properly etc.

Congratulations Thanks

RoseBud2015 · 17/11/2015 18:40

If it were me I would probably temp until AF is due and then stop otherwise you will drive yourself mad with worry!

My understanding is that, ideally, your temp shouldn't go below the cover line when preg but I have seen some charts where it has gone below, but the pregnancy didn't end. For the sake of remaining as calm as possible I would stop temping once AF hasn't shown up in a few days time.

27.1 probably just means that you had your bloods taken a little too early/late (I should be bang on 7 days after ov to get a completely accurate result) Maybe you ov'ed on CD13 rather than 14? Who knows- but you are defo preg!!!! x

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Vap0 · 17/11/2015 18:29

Hi!
Yes my temp is really low!
Will keep temping, will it stay above the cover line now for 9 months?
What if it dips below? Will that mean I will mc?
I'm almost scared to keep temping.
Thinking I'll just try to chill out and forget about poas and temp.
Ic had a very light shadow which made me use a frer. I'll bet it would have been a bfp yesterday or even the day before.
I also had my blood test results back today.
To confirm ovulation it needs to be above 30 but mine was only 27.1
Clearly I ovulated but I just knew I didn't have much in the way of hormones!
Zero symptoms apart from having felt a lot more chilled out recently. Not sure if it's a coincidence.
The pic doesn't show the line as well as real life.
I'm just so excited!
I'm looking forward to hearing about your follicle/s

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RoseBud2015 · 17/11/2015 18:09

Vap OMGGGGGGGG!!! Congratulations! This a amazing news! It's weird actually because I had a funny feeling that you were going to be preg this cycle! How are you feeling? Any symptoms?

Your temp is rather low but hopefully it will go nice and high again tomorrow.

Getting on fine with my meds thanks- only had headaches which is a relief in comparison to the crazy side effects I had on clomid. Took my last tablet today and have my first follicle tracking scan on Thursday morning. So just waiting for ov now!

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Vap0 · 17/11/2015 08:33

Oh my god!
Look at this....
I thought I saw a shadow on my ic so did a frer
Even though my temps were so low I thought af couldn't be far off.
I can't believe it
I hope this one sticks more than anything!

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Vap0 · 17/11/2015 00:48

rose how are you getting on with your meds? I hope they are not affecting you too badly!
Not much going on here.
Bfn on ic test today at 9dpo
Blood test results expected tomorrow...
Waiting and waiting to know more...

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Vap0 · 14/11/2015 16:51

Hi!

rose what a bloody amazing count! Woo Hoo Mr Rose. We never were told dp's results just that they were good. With that brilliant count and femara you're in with a good chance this month! Hope you get your bfp before Xmas Grin Can't wait to hear about your scans and follicles and lining and anything else....

pcr sorry about the sickness, I believe the worse the sickness is the safer the pregnancy, not sure if that's true if if people just say it to make really ill people feel a bit better. Must be amazing feeling her/him move! How exciting! Ahhhh, one day....

7dpo here! I'm itching to test but won't use my frer until 10dpo. May use an ic tomorrow morning just to starve off my addiction. Will try not to as don't want to see a bfn just yet. Only symptom is creamy cm, good news, also have been pretty tired last week, massive sign of pregnancy last time but it has eased off today.

I've been a lot more chilled out since I realised we did in fact ovulate and we dtd on the right days, 5 days before ov but not on ov day not for lack of trying so hoping we have caught it! Who knows. Blood test was yesterday, results will be back on Tuesday. Maybe I'll hold off on using my frer until I get the ov blood test results who am I kidding.

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