November Bus - testing first week of November 2019

@Nic555 I'm going to do the same, yeah try and relax now and not get too stressed. Easier said than done though! I'm on cd14 now, i think I've ovulated today but not certain, hopefully my temp rises tomorrow. What about you?

@Maisy24 I've banned myself from Google and old threads for the rest of the month. Only allowed to look at the ones I've already commented on 😂 I'm glad you're feeling positive. I'm hoping to feel the same in the next couple of days. Had a lot on in work that's caused me unnecessary stress but now that's sorted I'm going to concentrate on relaxing to give myself the best chance. What CD are you on now? xx

@Nic555 🤣 I do the exact same; addicted to reading stuff on here.

I do think it helps talking to others on here that are in the same boat. I can't imagine what this was like decades ago with no internet and no ivf. We have to be thankful for the many options we have now at least!

Although I've got a good feeling about this month for all of us

@CouscousEvaporator that is a long time to be tracking. Ive just been on the pill for years didn't realise how long it can take to get back to normal. Half wish I'd come off it earlier but didn't want AF when I was getting married or on honeymoon so decided to wait till after we got married.

I can spend hours on Google and reading old threads on here. Trying to ration myself 😂 x

@Nic555 usually 30 days, I’ve tracked since 2013!
I ovulated day 15 but usually it’s day 17. The b12 I take is mixed with the folic acid, maybe I need to switch to just FA as it’s actually made my luteal phase shorter!

That’s interesting about the b vits. I haven’t heard that before, thank you. I’m off to have a google!

@CouscousEvaporator how long where your cycles before the 26 days. Do you know what day u ovulated? Im not sure about the vitamin. I'd heard about taking vitamin b complex to extend luteal phase but then read you shouldn't take it if you're pregnant so haven't bothered getting any as wasn't sure if you should stop it after ovulation. I had my first normal cycle this month so worried if I take anything it'll mess it up. I would like a shorter cycle though so i don't have to wait so long x

Bodies are so frustrating! I've just had my shortest ever cycle at 26 days, which might seem good but its such an anomaly. Not sure if it is to do with taking vit b12? Has anyone heard of this? It's thrown me (and my apps) completely off!

I'd love to try SMEP straight off the bat but we work shifts and are passing ships in the night sometimes...

@mrsleb I'm not sure whether in regular or not yet had a 37 day, 44 day and now 32 day cycle. However this month feels like my first proper AF after finishing BC so hoping I get the same again or shorter. Long cycles are awful. Makes you more depressed if u get AF as it's so long to wait for your next chance. Xx

@Nic555 I Ov'd on CD21 last cycle too. You could start later but it depends how regular your cycles are. Unfortunately mine are irregular so I can't take the chance 😞

Haha it’s true... a lot of BD (DH will have regretted this suggestion 🤣)
But hopefully worth it! Determined not to see AF next month!

@Mrsleb

Do you think you can start SMEP a couple of days later if your cycle is longer? Save some energy 😊 only ever read to start on day 8. I ovulate day 21 last cycle so would be a lot of BD. But hoping this cycle is shorter again as I'm still getting back to normal after the pill so don't want to miss it either x

Ah thanks for explaining @MrsLEB . I think I might try it but I'm on cd 12 now so I'll do it from now

@Maisy24 it's basically that you DTD every other day from CD8 and start opk from CD10. Once you get a positive OPK it's 3 days in a row, miss a day, then once more for luck until af or bfp x

@MrsLEB please could you explain what SMEP actually is? I know it's sorry meets egg but isn't that every months plan?

Apologies for the stupidity I just need someone to explain how it works differently 🤣

Xxx

@Nic555 funny you should say this... we've been trying SMEP the last 2 cycles... first cycle I Ov'd really early on CD8 so that was a fail. We did DTD this day but nothing in the lead up. Last cycle, I Ov'd late. DH was exhausted and said I'd 'bled him dry' and he was 'running on empty' 😂 luckily we saw it through but only just. We've enjoyed a couple of weeks off but ready to get back onto it (hopefully cycle isn't as long this time 🤞🏼)

I need to join this! Af started today!

TTC #1
Age 28
Starting cycle 4 since mc but cycle 11 in total
Af due 5 Nov according to Clue (although my cycles fluctuate a bit)

Trying to stay positive! My time will come 🤞🏼

Hi can I join in?

I'm 30
Cycle #16-18 (depressingly can't remember)
Ttc #1

I have different length cycles so I could be due anywhere from end of October to early November.

Hoping this is our month after all tests coming back normal

Xxxxx

Is anyone trying anything different for this cycle?

I might try SMEP but worry I'll ovulate late and be exhausted by time I ovulate 😂

I’m jumping on board!
CD1
Cycle #2 TTC #1
Going to try SMEP this month (just discusses with DH and he’s the one that suggested it so that’s made me happy!
Learnt a lot a bout myself during my last cycle as this has been all new to me!! Think DH has learnt a lot too!

Good luck everyone 😊

Hi there. Place-marking. I have already got a bfn but no af yet. Still thinking I'm out this month so I'll try again in November.
I'm 29
Trying for baby #2
Trying since January
Cycle 26 days
Late ovulation and short luteal phase

Is this the right thread for me?- AF due 17th October.

TTC #2
28 year old
Cycle 1

@rhubarbe welcome. I know how you feel. It is disheartening. You start to worry that'll never happen but this time next month we could have our BFP and be thinking what a waste of time worrying so I'm going to try and relax this month x

Can I join?
TTC first baby, this will be cycle 6
Beginning to feel a bit disheartened really.
AF due around 3rd Nov.

@Peaceandloves I was surprised that since I finished BC I don't get period pains at all and my period is so light. I thought it would be horrific after ending so I wouldn't worry x

@Nic555 I've had no pms or pains so was starting to worry. That yours took thirty days to make an appearance has put my mind at rest a bit. I think your right things work better when we aren't focused on it but easier said than done