June Bus anyone?!

P's my first baby was rather unplanned so it has come as quite a shock to me that I am having trouble. I (and my husband) assumed that if anything I was very fertile!! sigh had no idea making a baby could be this hard!!

Well I used clear blue for 2 months and I got a positive on day 16 and day 17 but my cyle alternate between 24 and 26 days. This month I think I ovulated day 14 (used lines rather than smiley face) but this is my 24 day cycle. Aware if my LP doesn't lengthen the egg doesn't stand much of a chance so will track again this cyclever and up my vit b6 and if nothing will get to the gp!

Jess, do you temp? Do you know for sure your LP is that short? If so I might consider seeing your GP As they might prescribe you progesterone suppositories to help, I know at least one person who needed them. An egg can take 6-12 days to implant, so you could be in a situation where an egg might have been fertilised, but never has a chance to implant as your body just goes ahead and sheds the lining too soon.

Only since Christmas, thought I might add on a few months when I go though. Just don't want to waste time if there's something I can take/do to ovulate earlier. I'm terrible with dr Google too, so thought better to talk things through with a real doctor!

How long have you been trying sunshine? I would like to go to doctors ASAP but only been off the pill for 9 months...suppose I could tell them it has been longer??

How long have you been trying sunshine? I would like to go soon but only been off the pill 9 months... I suppose I could say I have been off for longer??

I'm in the same boat as you Jess, have docs appt on Monday, hoping they will do a blood test to check progesterone levels X

Eek good luck writer!!!

Yes writer. In fact it is normally more like 8 days! I am taking 7 seas supplements and have just bought b6 to try and increase my progesterone levels as read on another thread (and their research) that short luteal phase is caused by low progesterone. Also contemplating acupuncture and getting an appointmentioned with doc if no luck in next 2 months. Fingers crossed for you!

What's the difference between the test strips and the enclosed ones? x

Sorry to hear that Jess, do you always have your period arrive this quick after ovulation?

I guess I did buy the wrong ones then - typical!

There's first response early result and normal first response ones so it may be you didn't buy a sensitive enough one. I'm remaining hopeful for you.

Hi all! Don't think my previous post loaded. Am 10 dpo and AF due today. Have started cramping so expecting in next few hours 99% certain it is a BFN this month

The FRER I have says on the leaflet that it can be used from the first day of the missed period but I thought the whole point in them was that you could test early with them as they were super sensitive?

Unless there are two types and I've bought the wrong ones?

Just used ASDA one on my saved sample and definite BFN.

I will try with FMU in the morning and stay hopeful that I wasn't imagining my earlier squinter

Mbire thanks =] I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. I watched that great sperm race last night that people were talking about and they said waiting all month was actually bad for the sperm. I'm no expert but really confused now lol.

Writer four hours! Wow that's a long time you are a lot more patient than I would be!

I don't know if they had digital ones eight years ago... maybe they did? I was skint anyway so probably wouldn't have afforded one.

FRER gets better results than Asda by 10DPO, Writer.

Asda

FRER

I'm not sure if any of us can wait another 4 hours!
Bertiebotts that's so funny! I kept mine until the digital display ran out and then DH made me chuck it. It was a very sad moment.

** squinter - damn autocorrect!

Busynothings I think i started using OPKs on my third or fourth cycle but I'm sure you could start sooner than that. I was lucky and my cycles came back quite normal straight away.
Just back from the doctor again. I've had blood hormone tests and an internal scan so far and my husband has had the semen analysis so my next step is to have the 21 day blood test.
I went to see a different doctor today. Previous doctor said it was very important that we dtd regularly all the way through the month. The doctor today said it was important that we abstain until fertile week so that the sperm is concentrated and of high quality! Arghhhh! Any insights?
Still no symptoms, I'm a teacher on half term so not getting up or going to bed on time so it's hard to spot differences really! AF due on Sunday. Fingers crossed for everyone!! Good luck with the squinted writer!

I also have two of ASDAs own brands too, I thought I would start off with the the cheaper ones and break out the FRER if I see a squinter.

I will use one of the ASDA ones on my saved wee. I'm just on my way home now.....

Save the clearblue, do the FRER. You can dip one and save one?

I'm 10dpo.

I have two FRERs and two CB (non digital).

FRER get 42.9% positive at 8DPO.