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AlexiaB · 20/10/2016 10:06

Hugh enjoys ISW and his love affair with Doreen. He watches out for skittle tits and weepyitis. Mrs Arseholey Fucknut (AF) shows up when you least want her but brings wine and soft cheese as a consolation prize.

We don't have rules as such but expect to be talked down from the ledge with kind and well meaning but firm words if you get too hysterical. But most importantly don't convince yourself you're pregnant in the tww. That is paramount! It messes with your head and makes you crazy crazier.

We don't get a lot of baby dust in these here parts. We want a fanny full of determined Doreen, not unicorn farts and gnome tears with extra sparkle. We've been going a while now so the novelty has somewhat worn off and we're slightly battle scarred and bruised in the cervix area.

Post your stats and add your dates. A more lovely, supportive group of ladies you couldn't wish to meet. We like it when the grads stick around too. No question is too daft. We have opk experts, temp experts, cervical mucus management teams and symptom spotters extraudinaire!

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MrsG280516 · 24/10/2016 11:15

That would be lovely notyet but unexpectedly early Smile

We don't mind if we don't get pg for another few months, even though we are "trying". DH is a bit worried about his sperm quality as he had an undescended testicle as a child and had to have two operations. Then he told me he was having unprotected sex with an ex girlfriend years ago for months and she never got pregnant, which worried him. But obviously now we are glad that it never happened!

Hence me trying to get our timings right so we know that we're not going wrong with that, then we know after a few months to look into tests etc. FX we don't have to do that.

Notyetthere · 24/10/2016 10:50

MrsG I feel like this going to be the cycle you get bfp!

MrsG280516 · 24/10/2016 09:19

Had a really strong positive OPK this morning, pleased we managed to DTD last night as DH is now on night shifts for the next two nights and we basically miss each other as he leaves for work as I'm coming home. We've scheduled a quickie before he goes tonight though Wink lol

kwick · 24/10/2016 07:42

Yoghurt is good Alexia Halloween Grin
The reason milk is so good is that it is high in protein, and liquid - so sk1pper if milk is not for you then make sure you are drinking loads of water and eating plenty of protein.

Notyetthere · 23/10/2016 23:32

But yes you can only confirm pregnancy with a hcg test.

Notyetthere · 23/10/2016 23:30

Alexia I didn't quite appreciate that difference. Thanks.

Miwe - Yes Hcg is a variant of LH so Opk tests always pick up hcg but not the other way round. I find that opk pick up the tiniest hcg even before pregnancy tests can detect it.

YouOweMeATenner · 23/10/2016 22:27

Yay MrsG, you and me both!

MrsG280516 · 23/10/2016 22:23

Oops, attached this time!

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MrsG280516 · 23/10/2016 22:23

Oooh I think this might be my first positive?

EJ2009 · 23/10/2016 22:11

My temperature chart looks like a graph of the rocky mountains. Seeing a pic of how it is supposed to look is only heightening my sense that all is not ok.

AlexiaB · 23/10/2016 21:29

Yes notthere I think waking up a bit earlier after solid sleep isn't much of an issue but I find waking up later makes a big difference. My 9am temp will be much higher than my usual pre-O 6.30am (usual) or 5.30am (hr earlier) temp. Everyone's different though.

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HepKestrel · 23/10/2016 21:25

miw a positive opk can be you are ovulating, your AF is imminent or you are pregnant.

so it isn't a very good pg test....

miwelaisjacydo · 23/10/2016 21:21

Can I ask a silly question do opik show you your pregnant before pregnancy test? I read it somewhere has anyone else heard this

Notyetthere · 23/10/2016 21:17

I would not worry too much about the unreliable temps as long as you take it while still at rest. I am a light sleeper so I could never temp at the same time. My set time is 7am but I might be awake at 5.30am which won't allow me another 3hrs. So I temp at 5.30am instead if I am awake. I try not to move much though at that time to ensure I don't raise/lower the rest temp.

sk1pper · 23/10/2016 21:08

EJ - I'm 8dpo, definitely not preggers. Same trends that I always get: brown spotting, sore boobs, insane appetite, massively lethargic. I'm actually hoping AF isn't early again as worried my cycles are shortening. Fx for you xx

Kwick - do you know if coconut milk is a good substitute for whole milk (I'm guessing not). Doctor suggested I cut out homogenised milk and high wheat foods I case I do have endo.

Tenner - you should ovulate in the next 24 hours, so tomorrow night possibly too late (though I would still DTD anyway). Yesterday afternoon is perfect though, those sperm are still active.

Notyetthere · 23/10/2016 21:05

Yup Alexia has said it. You should see your temp rise tomorrow.

AlexiaB · 23/10/2016 20:54

I think you could see it spike tomorrow tenner and that will most likely be your O day, based on CM and +opk. That one unreliable temp slightly raised above the previous could mean you see CHs in the wrong place. Only time will tell though.

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YouOweMeATenner · 23/10/2016 20:45

I'm not sure how informative it is. Today's temp was an unreliable one as it was a few hours later than normal

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YouOweMeATenner · 23/10/2016 20:35

Thanks notyet and alexia yous have helped settle my nerves a bit. If I post my FF chart, could you help me analyze it?

Notyetthere · 23/10/2016 20:34

Sorry x-post. Others said it better. Lol

YouOweMeATenner · 23/10/2016 20:32

MrsG only for you posting that picture of yours with multiple opks for the one day, i wouldn't have bothered testing again. I'm glad i did, so thanks for posting yours. I just completely panicked there because i wasn't expecting it. I've managed to calm myself a bit now.

Notyetthere · 23/10/2016 20:31

Sorry here are opks and graph

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Notyetthere · 23/10/2016 20:30

Youoweme - You could be alright. Sperm stays alive up to 5 days. I think you will be fine. I dtd on the day I got the surge. You can actually see from my opks and when ff recorded BD. The egg will be released in the next 12-24hrs and hopefully your hubby's sperm from yesterday will be ready and waiting. However, if you can, dtd tomorrow too just in case the egg takes its time.

AlexiaB · 23/10/2016 20:30

Tenner you will still have some swimmers there to meet the egg from dtd yesterday. It's worth dtd tomorrow evening too as the egg will most likely still be there (you typically O 12-48 hours after your surge and the egg can survive for 12-24 hours). It really depends how quickly after your surge your egg is released. Your temps will be able to tell you fx.

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MrsG280516 · 23/10/2016 20:26

Wow that's a good positive tenner! You should ovulate 12-24 hours after a positive I think so tomorrow night should still be okay. You should have some swimmers waiting from the last BD too!