TTC after MC - Aug/Sept 2020 (Thread 12)

@HappyVibes also I do see something on your test. CBDs aren't super sensitive so best not to use those until after missed period try a different test tomorrow? 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

@HappyVibes clearblue digital and a positive OPK they started then and have carried on ever since xxx

@chloedancer897 I definitely feel more in tune with my body but also going forwards, won't take anything as a potential pg symptom. I had nausea, cramping, nipple pain and sore boobs during this TWW, so I know now that all of these things could mean AF for me.
It's helpful to know what's normal AF now so I can happily ignore it all next cycle 🤪
Really hope your temps stay high! Got a good feeling this month for you xxx

@HappyVibes there's definitely something there! I only slightly hesitate because on my screen I can't see any colour to you. Maybe in a day or two your levels will increase and it'll turn into a BFP?!
Do you have an early detection one you can check with? Best of luck, hope AF stays away for you! X

@Jadem83 sometimes it’s nice to sit back and not be overly consumed by the TTC journey. How nice that you’ve been enjoy DTD naturally instead of because of the smileys. Good luck lovely 💓💓

@Bl0ndi3 how did you confirm ovulation? Could you maybe have ovulated a little sooner than you thought & the cramps are implantation crampings maybe lovely? Xxx

Right ladies don’t judge me hahaha but I’ve been a freak! I’ve dismantled my digital test that said negative this morning lmao. See pic attached....thoughts? Genuine and honest thoughts (open to all kinds of insane lady names hahahahaha). I think I’m loosing my mind xxx

@BEESY90 amazing news and so lovely to hear a positive outcome.

Yay @Jadem83 good to read an update from you, I was wondering how you were doing!

@MichT4 thank you lovely I've made a separate post about it as I'm very curious why I'm constantly cramping 🥺🤔 xxx

Hi ladies sorry that I haven’t been a very active poster since hopping onboard with you all . I have however been reading through the posts nightly and silently wishing the near future testers the very best of luck 🤞🏼🌈 just haven’t quite gotten round to typing till now . Not much of an update from me as yet currently on cd 12 so hopefully heading towards ovulation 🙏 I’ve typically had a 28 day cycle post mmc in April although last month threw me a curve ball with a 32 day cycle so not quite sure what il be looking at this month in terms of when af is due. First month using cb digital and enjoying dtd as and when we fancy while we wait for those smiley faces 😊 best of luck to everyone testing over the weekend I’ve everything crossed for you that you will get your bfp x

@MichT4 unfortunately no, but I stopped testing on the day I went camping (Also slipped in a cheeky dtd for good luck before we left) as I forgot to take them with me! I did notice some EWCM the day I left and possibly the day before so I am pretty sure I would have ovulated in the day or so after that.

@chloedancer897 that’s a good idea and when AF does arrive I’ll hopefully have a better understanding of what to expect next month. I’m already stocked up on OPKs ready for my FW too 😁. I didn’t want to wait for my first cycle to TTC again as I think I was blinded by wanting to be pregnant again ASAP xx

@MichT4 I'm really enjoying it. It's like a little hour to myself where I can just vent and talk about TTC without boring people lol. I laugh and cry during it and sometimes we just sit in silence but I find it very therapeutic. I highly recommend it. I had to contact a few people before I stumbled across this girl who does it and she's fab.

It's my daughters birthday on Tuesday so she wants to go shopping with a friend tomorrow so I'm escorting then in and then leaving them to it. I can't believe I have a teenager now!

@MinnieMouse4 mine was certainly a different AF after Mc and has been quite different in terms of symptoms before etc. Use this next cycle to track what's normal for you in terms of length of cycle etc and then you'll get a better understanding of when to expect AF xx

@MinnieMouse4 did you pick up a peak on your OPK?

@chloedancer897 I really want to try acupuncture. I need to have a look into it. The last lady I spoke to wasn't taking new clients at the moment because of Covid and so in normal me style, I gave up looking at the first sign of more effort being required 😂
I hope your pains are leading to a lovely surprise on Monday 🤞🏼

Any nice plans for the weekend? xx

@chloedancer897 I began trying TTC around 2 years ago and stopped after a year and a bit and focused on other things. I then almost by fluke fell pregnant this year which ended in early MC. This will be my first AF following MC so I am sort of expecting a longer cycle based on the information I’ve had on here. According to my normal cycle, AF was due yesterday. I only began using OPKs this cycle so not sure which CD I usually ovulate xx

@MrsK21 I'm sorry AF came but what a fantastic way to look at it. Every month we get a bit more in tune with our bodies and a better understanding of how they work. This being cycle 7 million for me, I have a great idea of when I ovulate etc so it definitely helps!

@MinnieMouse4 how long have you been TTC? After ovulation, the time before your period is called the luteal phase. A normal luteal phase is 12-14 days. If you've been testing for a while you should have a rough idea of what's a normal LP for you. Mine is always 13 days.

@familybythesea maybe your periods are just light for a while with a longer bleed? It's worthwhile mentioning to your doctor. I take my first day of fresh bleeding as first day of AF but it wouldn't be common to spot for that long before a period so they might have an idea of why that's happening.

@MichT4 love that you're brain is in fur baby mode! It's a welcome distraction at the minute I'm sure! I'm 9-10DPO depending on what app I look at. I think I'm 10 DPO. Nothing new to report here. I am getting sharp pinching pains and sore boobs but I get that before AF so nothing new there. My temps are continuing to sky rocket but I'm on night shift so I think they're all up the left now! Testing Monday hopefully but mentally prepared for the stark white FRER! I have Accupuncture this Saturday. I'm actually more excited about that!lol

@familybythesea no I'm still waiting because AF has gone awol, so I have to call to book it in on CD1. It does sound like you might still be ok time wise though if it's early AF. I'm sure they'll get what they need to from it

@Firevie nice to just be in a time where you can just chill. Annoying about work, but I actually like going in a couple of days. It's so much more of a distraction and just feel more 'me' going in. Do you have a long commute?

@Bl0ndi3 sorry, I don't get ovulation cramps or anything like that. I hope someone can help, sure there'll be some wise words soon

Thanks for everyone who answered/commented re: my question about testing. It's so annoying because I think now I did end up with the wrong day - basically I woke on Wednesday with what I thought was quite a lot of fresh blood and a large-ish clot (sorry TMI) and needed a couple of tampons that day. Then got tested the Thursday (as they couldn't do Friday - today - and then it was going to be the weekend). But since then its been off and on, not full flow, so I am reevaluating all my past cycles and wondering if I have been looking at them all wrong! I don't seem to get a properly flow going until after 4/5 days of spotting/very light flow - which would mean if I track it from the first day of more heavy flow I would be ovulating on day 14/15 rather than 18/19 as I thought and still have a 28/29 cycle, with 4/5 days of spotting beforehand. I'm not sure that really changes a lot, but it does mean I probably had my test before my period even really started.
I'm now feeling anxious about that as I don't want to wait another month to ttc if the GP says I can retest. I assume he'll be able to tell the results are out but I don't know... Feeling frustrated and a bit down about it all to be honest. I had my ultrasound scan today and luckily all seemed ok other than a small fibroid - does anyone have any experiencing of that?

@MichT4 sorry you've got the hassle of it all too - have you had your test yet, or still waiting? I will ask about progesterone.
@Wishingfornumber2 good luck with your tests - I hope you can get them on the right day.
@HE88Thank you, you've made me look at my cycle differently, which is helpful. I think it's hard to settle on a definition of spotting - I seem to have a brief light flow that then leads to a couple of days of spotting so it's confused me! I will speak to the GP about it though.

Thanks everyone for listening :)

@BEESY90 wonderful news🥰 enjoy your beautiful baby ❤️

Hi ladies I am wondering whether any of you can help.

I am 3dpo today and I've been cramping since ovulation, not massively and not like normal cramps but like a low dull cramping sensation everyday for the last 4 days now?

It's my first cycle after MC before period so I'm wondering if it's just hormones or something 🤔🤔🤔

@BEESY90 omg I'm so happy for you, this has literally made my day ❤️❤️

@MrsK21 sorry to hear AF is here but your outlook is good. I felt down last time but then embraced AF as means my body is back on track after mc.
@BEESY90 soooo pleased for you and your baby! Wishing you a happy and healthy 9months!
@MichT4 bless you! No update from me really since I missed ovulation as I wasn’t back home yet. So, I’m cd24 and 5dpo today. Yesterday was the first time we dtd after a month lol! That was nice just for fun! FF is predicting my AF for 14th Sept and next FW 29th sept so still a while to go. Now I’m just trying to chill as there’s nothing else I can do haha! I will have to start going back into the office from 21sept - 3 days a week. Not looking forward to commute etc. I’ve loved working from home! No stress and v food for TTC! Ah well might be nice to get a change of scenery will make the counting of TTC days go faster! Xxx

@MrsK21 sorry AF has shown her face unwanted. You have a great mindset and I'm hopeful you're back in your rhythm now.

Girls, I feel we need a boost. Aside from the weekend testers I feel a bit out of the loop (probably my/the puppies fault!)

So, where is everyone at the mo? Let's have a little update.

I'm CDinfinity (55) and waiting impatiently for AF to come so I can have my long awaited blood tests. I can't believe how happy I was when he booked them on the system and I stupidly thought I'd be having them in about a month 🙄. I believe that's Sod's law.
So there's nothing of note from me at the mo, aside from my occasional meltdown about how bloody annoying this all is.

Come on ladies, let me know what's what. Anyone else silently near testing, or having fun DTD?