Back to SQUARE ONE CD1! Anyone want to spend April with me?!

I won't be able to DTD tomorrow as hubby isn't here he's not back until Thursday. What's SMEP?

Summer in agreement with everyone ... I had a test like that and labelled it as peak on ovia then did one the next day and it was even darker so switched to High and peak for the darker one. It changed my FW on ovia.

Jod sounds positive! You should dtd tomorrow and then you've technically done smep.
I've never had sensitive boobs or nipples ever to be honest.

Physics sounds like you are fertile at the moment with Ewcm. Have you had a dark line yet??

My OH has asked how you all are ... "How's mumsnet?" Haha

Summer in agreement with everyone ... I had a test like that and labelled it as peak on ovia then did one the next day and it was even darker so switched to High and peak for the darker one. It changed my FW on ovia.

Jod sounds positive! You should dtd tomorrow and then you've technically done smep.
I've never had sensitive boobs or nipples ever to be honest.

Physics sounds like you are fertile at the moment with Ewcm. Have you had a dark line yet??

My OH has asked how you all are ... "How's mumsnet?" Haha

CD15

Thinking hoping I might Ov soon, though the OPK I did earlier had NO second line, had a bit of a line yesterday (a faint faint line)... but I had EWCM. FF says I should expect it early next week, but I'm hoping it will come earlier as these cycles are way too long to make me patient enough to keep all this nonsense up for long!!

Hi ladies, sorry have been MIA today. Been very busy with work and kiddies. Kinda forgot about TTC for once. Everyone here seems rather positive which is good.
So I'm pretty sure that I did ovulate. Had positive OPK on Friday DTD twice Friday, once Saturday and once Sunday. My Nipples were so sensitive yesterday...anyone else get this during ovulation? I also had a headache all day yesterday. No more EWCM now and OPK negative again so I hope (finger a crossed that we caught an egg) Won't rest until Next Saturday though.
Does everyone avoid alcohol during the TTW?

Thanks Footprints for sharing! I'm glad I did share with you ladies on here because there isn't anything else to compare with. But, I can see from your test how dark that line is and now know what to expect. It's been the darkest I've seen as leading upto today has been quite light. According to my app I'm in fertile window with Wednesday and Thursday as my peak days.
Maybe I will test again before bed.
No, no cramping. Although don't usually experience cramps mid cycle, but then again...I've never really noticed or knew much about ovulation.
Much love to you all! Thanks for sharing though as it helps xx

I think it might depend on how much LH surge we all have in our bodies. So for u if that's the darkest one you have had then that could also be your surge. Do u have any other symptoms? Like EWCM? Cramps?
Mine got darker each day then at my peak the line was darker than the control line they faded the next few days. Everyone might be different x keep dtd though just incase I'm wrong X

Summerblush I'd say that wasn't a positive.. Sorry.. :( Maybe it's getting close to it though. I use those tests too and my LH surge is darker than that around ovulation time. The line closer to the green bit is the control one. I've attached my positive opk pic for u to compare.

The top line is the control line. The bottom line is the test line which appears after you take the sample. The bottom represents my urine sample. Xx

january not out until you're out

Fx footprints being nauseous and knackered is good!

parney hope you got your appointment sorted - exciting times

Nice tip on the swimmers. AF is just leaving the building so perhaps I'll see if DH is in the mood tonight

radders I'll try and channel some positivity. Just starting to feel a bit anxious about why is hasn't happened yet. I'll join you on the mission!

Here's my test from today. The instruction states if your test band is of almost equal or greater colour intensity (or darker) than the control band. This is a positive result and a good indication that the LH surge is occurring and you should ovulate in the next 24-36 hours.
Ladies, this isn't my eyes only is it? It is equal?

Got through work .. Had quite a chilled approach after what I went through the weekend. Definitely puts things into perspective.
I look after a department of 22... Sometimes they are more like kids than kids themselves!

Definitely starting on the Brazil nuts
Had an aspirin today. I might do one every other day.

Had a bit more bleed today but think it's coming to an end. I feel like it's another milestone when AF finishes! I get excited about making a baby then.

I do think people just dtd in the fertile week which impedes the actual conception sometimes ... That's why I start straight away just to make sure the swimmers are fresh!

I'm so determined to get a BFP again this month ... Woman on a mission!

Suchajem don't think like that, you're in with every chance of getting a BFP.l like us all xx

Ohhhh congratulations Parney, Newhair!!! You must be thrilled!!! Wishing you loads of luck!! I'm reading a lot about Brazil nuts and pineapple...think I might have to invest!!! Heading home after work to try another ov test!! X

I think I read it while looking up the smep plan, that sperm quality rapidly depletes and ten day old swimmers may not be of optimum quality! Once you dtd after AF most people are covered between then and FW.
I had a bag of Brazil nuts in the car and one at home, at least two before breakfast then more on the way home. Calorie content was the only thing stopping me eating them by the bag! At least four a day.

We're very close New!

29th Dec I think Parney!

Footprints, I was exhausted last week! In fact I still am. Really hope it's a good sign for you! It's a confusing cycle for you!

Men really have no clue do they?! Remember not to leave it ten days without 'releasing' his swimmers!

Oh Tee, sorry to hear about AF but I bet you're right about threes! I thought that coming in to cycle 3 post pill would be lucky and so far it has been. No symptoms really! Don't know when I'll stop testing though, it's getting expensive! Ringing GP later for appointment, not really sure what I'm supposed to do.
New, based on O day, dd would be 31.12.16, last period leaves it 02.01.17! Not sure which is more accurate! How about you?
The thread is full of positivity, I really love reading it. So much support!
January, Wednesday isn't too far away, here's hoping AF stays away. Cruel how period and early pregnancy have same symptoms. So hard to know!
I can't remember who was discussing Brazil nuts again but I can't recommend them enough! Could be coincidental but I really think they helped.

Oops silly phone did it twice!

CD24 10dpo or 2 dpo!! Crazy?!

Hi all, hope it's a good day so far for u all.
Absolutely shattered today. Strange feeling today of nausea first thing (possibly linked to ovulation)? Not noticed before.

Men argggh! Typical DH wanted to dtd last night! Can u believe it!!? Def works by becoming less available.
This week is not a fertile window now so he can go and get stuffed! Ha ha..

So AF due end of this week cd28 possibly, if not it will be next week. Frustrating I'm working with 2 dates now makes it confusing.

Nim- my temp all over the graph..,will dedicate more effort next month. Wouldn't worry as I don't think it accurate.

Newhair- hope u don't get morning sickness. I remember feeling bloated after every meal that's what made the sickness worse.

January- you are still in with a chance!

Just tucking into some pineapple!

CD24 10dpo or 2 dpo!! Crazy?!

Hi all, hope it's a good day so far for u all.
Absolutely shattered today. Strange feeling today of nausea first thing (possibly linked to ovulation)? Not noticed before.

Men argggh! Typical DH wanted to dtd last night! Can u believe it!!? Def works by becoming less available.
This week is not a fertile window now so he can go and get stuffed! Ha ha..

So AF due end of this week cd28 possibly, if not it will be next week. Frustrating I'm working with 2 dates now makes it confusing.

Nim- my temp all over the graph..,will dedicate more effort next month. Wouldn't worry as I don't think it accurate.

Newhair- hope u don't get morning sickness. I remember feeling bloated after every meal that's what made the sickness worse.

January- you are still in with a chance!

Just tucking into some pineapple!