Magic dust for 2021 5month+ crew continued

Hi everyone!

@AKcheer I really don’t get why people feel a need to announce stuff like this. It just makes it more uncomfortable if they have issues TTC! I completely understand why you feel the way you do like this should be your time not hers. People with babies around me are on about baby number 2 now and I am like NO LET ME HAVE ONE FIRST AND THEN YOU GO 😂 totally not unreasonable though it almost feels like someone is pushing in front of you in a line which sounds like such a stupid comparison but it’s how it feels! I am mad for you haha! You doing okay today?

Yeah I mean to be honest I am unsure what else I can say over the phone to them that I haven’t explained in the referral so this feels like a waste of time but I equally understand they don’t want to see people unless they have to with the pandemic. I just want to be seen, something to be found and it be fixed right away and BAM pregnant but that’s not how it works haha.

@Rose2108 hey! Please don’t get me started on WhatsApp groups just mute them 😂 I genuinely don’t understand why people get into a frenzy about trying to outdo each other by sending pics of their kids. Absolute madness like I’ve said to DH we absolutely aren’t posting pics of our kid on social media or sending multiple pics to family and friends apart from announcement he/she has arrived and that’s it! It drives me insane when people send 5,000,000 photos of their kids 😂 muting is the best way forward honestly.

I bet you are so confused! Everything giving mixed signals about ovulation it sounds horrible. Did you manage to get around to DTD? Also what does your CB test show today?

I hope you’re all feeling alright xx

Morning Ladies. It;s amazing how much this all can affect our moods isn't it. We can all feel sorry for ourselves together!!

@AKcheer I'm okay, I think I spoke too soon as I mentioned about needing to DTD today and my husband seemed a bit deflated and said haven't we done enough! Lol. I do actually feel for them, it is alot of pressure. Sorry you feel rubbish, hopefully you'll get to DTD asap!

@Kirby173 I relate so much to this, I completely understand the confusion and frustration. That sounds so uncomfortable, I defo think push for the exam and I really hope they take it seriously. I have come to realise that I do not start my AF on the day I think, and it is actually classed as spotting because I am so light. So I should be counting AF from the day I properly bleed which throws all my logic out the window.

Ugh well as an update for me. I have now had 4 flashing smileys (Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon). According to my app and my CM, I ovulated Sunday. But according to my temp and the CB OPK's, I haven't yet (today is Monday, for anyone catching up!). My CM is now like thick and white, but the OPK should have shown the peak, static smiley on Saturday or Sunday :( I am now so confused. Hoping we can DTD today, although have plans after work so it will be a rush job which never seems to work for us.

I have been doing a bit of investigation and I think I have a short luteal phase issue. Some months my cycle is so short, AF starts about 8 or 9 days after ovulation. As I am learning a lot more about this process, I am convinced that in September (for a number of reasons) I had a chemical pregnancy due to the short luteal phase issue.

So feeling a bit bleurgh and emotional today. Things that do not help:

1. It's Monday!
2. My group of friends - who all have babies except me - sending over 200 whatsapps last night about all things baby. F*ing relentless.
3. CB OPK confusion making me feel like I am back to square one
4. That awkward feeling of knowing we need to have a scheduled DTD sesh in between work and going out. Dread these ones.

It's okay to feel sorry for ourselves every now and then x

Morning everyone!

Sorry I’ve not been on I’ve had a really weird time just feeling sorry for myself.

It’s hard to explain but basically I have a normal cycle of 5 days but about 11 DPO with no pain or anything I get really bad constipation and when I try and go to the toilet I always get bright red blood that isn’t like a period for about 1-2 days and then it stops completely. Then I get a regular AF. I started googling and it said there might be some cell growth so I thought I would contact my GP as they know we are TTC. I’m booked in for a phone appointment on 23rd December but I really would prefer to get examined which I’m hoping they send me for. I’ve had something similar in the past and had a colposcopy a few years ago to check some cells and everything was fine so I am thinking I will have something like that done again? I saw a lady online said as soon as she got seen to and had a procedure though she fell pregnant that month so I don’t know if there is something wrong and that’s why we have been struggling when TTC? Weird... anyway!

AF came and I’m on day 3 now. Probably my worst one so far to be honest! Ovulation is due around Xmas time so I will keep you all updated. Going to carry on with OPKs that I have only because I’ve got loads left. I wouldn’t have if I didn’t have them in.

@AKcheer assuming AF has left you now?! So good you got a good doctor and yeah I definitely agree about getting bloods done if you can! It’s good she listened to you and hopefully the bloods might shed some light on things or give you the confirmation that everything is okay. How you feeling?!

@JLP256 I have got the ball rolling for any potential referrals I need so there’s that. Annoyingly I will be 2 days into my new job when the doctors call so hoping I don’t have to explain all of this. I’m having issues trying to explain it to my current manager because I’m like no it’s not AF I’m actually worried about this please take me seriously and don’t think I’m faking 😂 just seen about your arrival of AF I’m so sorry. I know loads of people have said this but the stats are super low for people TTC in the first year so maybe try and aim for 12 months rather than 6? Easier said than done though isn’t it? I think giving OPKs a miss is a good shout. When’s ovulation predicted for you?

@Rose2108 did you get your static smiley?! Aww I’m so glad you guys are having fun when TTC I think the pressure sometimes gets too much for the guys doesn’t it? Must be difficult been in a schedule!

How is everyone else today?! Xx

@JLP256 I'm sorry this wasn't your lucky month... I'm starting to think this is just luck you know! I feel the same, I thought it would be six months for us (or less), I'm in the sixth cycle now!

I"m leading up to ovulation... Not feeling particularly positive but the CB OPK's have actually shown me a flashy face 2 days already, I'm expecting a static one tomorrow! Fingers crossed! If not I'll be binning them like you are! Don't blame you sometimes I think the longer it goes on the more we overthink it. I tried the femometer cheap strips for last 2 months and never got a peak, but seems like these CB tests are detecting something at least. Trying to feel greatful that my cycle is regular(ish) and we have DTD every other day which has been quite fun! My husband has struggled some months with all the pressure but this month has been fun for some reason! Must be the Christmas vibes lol.

@Lynne425 keep us posted on the drs and good luck, and @AKcheer that's amazing your Dr was so nice about it and suggested the tests! Round here I know people who even after a year had to beg for the blood tests! I think I'll ask in the new year. Hope your uti has gone they are the worst.

@Kirby173 hope you're doing okay, keep us posted on that Dr appointment if you decide to do it.

I wonder if any of us will get lucky this year we still have a few weeks lol! For now I'm gunna enjoy a gin tonight whilst I wrap some presents. Is anyone else about to ovulate? X

@JLP256 sorry af came, but glad it’s at least regular and doesn’t keep you waiting and wondering!

Hey, AF has arrived for me, right on schedule! Onto cycle 7. Pretty gutted because for some reason I had sort of made peace with it taking up to 6 months to TTC and didn’t really think about after that haha...I know that’s probably ridiculous! I’m glad it at least came on time though and wasn’t late for no reason like last month.

Like some others have said, I might avoid the OPKs this month and just try to DTD every few days.

Bring on 2021 for all of us 💗

How is everyone doing?

Evening @AKcheer @JLP256

I did test today but as thought it was negative and AF has completely gone! Must have just been a very light period!!

I'm not gonna test for opk this month and just let happen what happens!!

I might however book in a gp appointment and explain to them im on the same boat as you @AKcheer and maybe see if I can get blood tests too. As you say doesn't hurt to ask xx

That is promising @AKcheer, sounds like you have a great GP! Will be good to hopefully put your mind at rest. Let us know how you get on!

Oh no @Kirby173 that does sound scary yesterday. How are you today, have you had more bleeding?

@Lynne425 how are you, did you decide to test today?

Morning all!

I’m here thanks @AKcheer for setting this up.

First I will give an update... I started bleeding but I have noticed a pattern every month where I bleed bright red blood for a couple days and then AF comes after this stops. TMI but I usually am super constipated about this time of them month and when I try to go that’s when I noticed the bright red blood but defo from vagina. It’s happened the past few month now and looking into this online I’m going to contact my doctor as this means there might be something up internally. Last night was scary there was a lot of blood. Test done today and a BFN but I’m fine as when I saw the blood I assumed AF and accepted it back then.

@AKcheer just going between tabs on my phone to reply so apologies if I don’t answer everything but with the OPKs they detect a surge in LH and this is the hormone that tells your body to ovulate. When you reach peak I think you ovulate within 12-36 hours after getting that peak from what I understand so I think it is good at confirming your body is doing what it should be? I think that’s how the CB ones work too and the LH surge is shown by a smiley blinking and then a full smiley when the test detects your LH has dipped after peaking? Don’t quote me on that though! The tests are working for me as far as seeing a peak but with the CB ones I think it gives you a window and is a bit more visual compared to squinting at a line and using a phone app to scan them as I’ve found sometimes depending on lighting and whatnot it can read differently.

@Rose2108 aww bless you don’t worry I’m waiting for AF after having a bleed anyway! As I mentioned above I think something is actually wrong so I’m going to see if I can get a referral to my doctor today. Keep us posted on that CB test!!!

How is everyone else getting on?! Xx

@AKcheer
No never had as short of AF before! It's strange as my pad is dry but I'm def still bleeding when I go to the toilet 🤷🏻‍♀️ who knows

I might test tomorrow but I don't think it'll be positive - just a strange short AF I think xx

@AKcheer possibly, I’ve been on the pill for nearly 10 years and came off in June. Maybe it’s coming out of my system and it’s a symptom of ovulation for me 🤷‍♀️ I’ve work up this morning to cramps. Which is making me nervous as last cycle af came at 10dpo xx

I just posted on the other one but excited to be in a new thread with you all now! x

Thanks @AKcheer :)

Hope you are all ok. I’m 12DPO today but moving house this week so that’s at least taking my mind off symptom spotting (sort of!).

Hey!!

Thanks for the add @AKcheer ❤️❤️

I've had the strangest AF this time - heavy for the first 12 hours but then like nothing?! Ive definitely got normal AF symptoms (cramps breakout etc) but it's just been over so quickly!

TMI coming up (like I'm def bleeding when I go to the toilet & wipe but my pads dry). So no idea what to think?!

Hope everyone's ok xx

How is everyone doing ? :)

I’m 5dpo. No symptoms yet other than I feel absolutely exhausted. Having some nausea on and off too but I had that last cycle so wondering if it’s just a symptom of ovulation/pms for me.