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Juno231 · 24/12/2020 02:56

It’s that time again, the 6th post-pill thread of ladies who are experiencing the highs and lows (mainly the lows…) of coming off the pill and TTC! Here you’ll find stories of delayed ovulation, crazy long follicular phases, crazy short follicular phases, light AFs, short luteal phases, long luteal phases, confusing temp charts and blindingly white OPKs, to name a few.

Join us, won’t you? We're a lovely bunch and we'd love to help you make sense of post-pill life if we can!

Welcome back:
@kay00
@Moocher90
@MintGreenLife
@Emmgrem
@Nellieee
@TheHotelCalifornia
@ams19
@chinchilly
@MancMama39
@sperr
@crabette
@charwils
@LauraT94
@TheDaydreamBelievers
@cams50
@robyn101
@abi555
@luna57
@tillybabs
@MissC07
@mrsmacmc

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Juno231 · 11/01/2021 11:15

@ACNass they look fine to me considering it's early days in the cycle still. Btw I think the apps tell you to take them on white backgrounds as it can affect the readings - in case it helps with the future pics x

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ACNass · 11/01/2021 11:01

Hi ladies! Looking for your opinions on my recent OPKs. I'm wondering if I have a faulty batch of OPK strips. I've never had so many OPKs be "0". They always seem to be the same
faint colour. I'm currently CD12. Usually my OPKs have a bit more colour to them than this by now.

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Kay00 · 11/01/2021 10:45

Hmmm... 38% so not positive.

I'll leave my next one until tomorrow... eek Lol Grin

Kay00 · 11/01/2021 10:33

OK... i'm going to go POAS!

Kay00 · 11/01/2021 10:33

@Juno231 haha! Thanks for the offer!

It's fine. I'm thinking of nipping to the pharmacy today. Or just going without. I never catch my peak anyway!

Juno231 · 11/01/2021 10:22

@kay00 helps if I tag you!

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Juno231 · 11/01/2021 10:22

I'd say SMU today and tomorrow? Also I've got amazon prime if you want me to send a new pack of OPKs to your house by tomorrow?? Grin

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Kay00 · 11/01/2021 10:17

@elsie2021 Woop! Well done for DTD perfectly around your peak.

Ladies... I have 2 x OPK left. I have tested over 30 times this month Hmm and haven't caught my peak yet. This morning my Cervix is very high and soft (although its not quite a squishy as it has been) and open. Do I test or not test.

And if I do... do i test soon (with 2nd urine of day, when I usually get my highest reading) or later this evening???

Urgh... you would think I would know the answer by now Grin

Juno231 · 11/01/2021 10:12

@Elsie2021 yay for peak and well done on all that BD!!

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Elsie2021 · 11/01/2021 10:02

Morning everyone 🙂

I read through everything with the intention of trying to reply to everyone but then I can’t keep up with it all!

So I will just say a massive 🤞🤞to those that will be testing soon!

@Kay00 sorry about your frustrating cycle! I think it’s probably best to presume you haven’t ovulated yet so you don’t get complacent and keep DTD!

@abi555 how are you OPKs now? It should be the same or darker to be a peak but if you’re struggling to tell the difference then it’s definitely on the way either way so get BD!

I got a positive OPK yesterday at CD17 so DTD twice yesterday 😳 will DTD tonight when DH gets back from work but won’t be till late! And then tomorrow as well before going back to every other day. (It’s out first month TTC so we’re very enthusiastic, not sure how long it’ll last though 😂)

Excited to be in my first TWW soon!

Flowers222 · 11/01/2021 09:59

@Mol234 @Juno231 it really is hard to not get your hopes up! I just really don't want to see a bfn. I will see how I feel later about testing. My chart usually drops at 11dpo so might try to wait until tomorrow and will test if I don't see the drop.

Juno231 · 11/01/2021 09:37

@Mol234 yeah inevitably you do, even if it's just at the back of your head.

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Mol234 · 11/01/2021 09:36

@Flowers222 that is a beautiful chart, 🤞🏼 for you! I agree with @Juno231 how have you not tested yet?! I’m not sure whether to hold out testing tomorrow or wait til weds. I think I’ll wait and see how I feel later on today!

And thanks @Juno231 I’m trying not to get my hopes up but it’s really hard not to isn’t it?!

Juno231 · 11/01/2021 09:36

And my chart!

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Juno231 · 11/01/2021 09:26

@Mol234 That's odd it discarded it - I opened the chart expecting something well over 37 based on that but it's a perfectly normal temp! Your chart looks really good, hoping that's your BFP.

@Flowers222 and your chart!! How have you not tested yet lol, I'd be all over that if my chart looked that good.

@Rmd123 I'd say most ladies here would say BBT>OPKs considering how many on here were getting LH peaks without ovulating.

@Nellieee I'm afraid that's a wait and see chart for now, sorry it's so confusing!

7 DPO today, slight dip in temp, slight uptick in RHR. Nothing to read into for now!

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Flowers222 · 11/01/2021 09:00

@Mol234 you chart is looking really good. I would be getting exciting about that rise this morning fingers, crossed it's good new for you!

10dpo for me and I had a very slight temp rise, my chart is still very steady. Hoping it's a good sign 🤞

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Mol234 · 11/01/2021 08:50

Morning ladies

@Nellieee hmm! I’m sure it’s probably your lay in / having a drink that may have thrown the temps off rather than anything more serious! See how the temps go over the next few days but glad you got the BD in!!

@Juno231 chart is looking so good, fingers crossed for you! How are you feeling?

9DPO for me - another temp rise this morning. Natural cycles actually discarded it because it was too high but there’s no reason for it to be discarded - I slept normally. So I’m a bit confused about that and am ignoring natural cycles! Chart attached.

It definitely doesn’t feel like AF is on her way yet, which is good - I’m hoping for at least a 10 day LP!

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ChinChilly · 11/01/2021 08:42

Why does the time between the end of your period and FW feel like a decade 🤔 😂

Robyn101 · 11/01/2021 08:30

@Nellieee most definitely! But with her absence being 137days I think I’m just more relieved that my body’s kicked into gear on it’s own naturally. Reassures me that I now don’t need to go to the doctor to try and get it moving

Good luck 🤞🏻

Rmd123 · 11/01/2021 08:22

@Nellieee it's so confusing 😂 if I slept a funny way my temp would change that's why I haven't used it to check yet but if nothing happens this month I'll try next month.

Off the pill since 17 December! How about you?

Nellieee · 11/01/2021 08:20

Hi @Robyn101 - I see you've had AF. Good you're feeling ok about it. It can be a bit of a mind f* when she comes. And I'm with you. Love the bbt stats! Hopefully third time is a charm 🙃

Nellieee · 11/01/2021 08:17

@Rmd123 Really?! I read the opposite 🤦‍♀️ so much conflicting information on the internet. Will just have to cover all bases 🤪 how long have you been off the pill for? TWW safety in numbers!

@ChinChilly v weird chart. Not sure what to make of it all.

Had another slight temp rise this morning (but also accidentally left the heating on - oops). RHR sky high again. I'm wondering now if I've ovulated from both sides as a few days ago I had O pain in the left like last month, and yesterday it was super strong in the right. I've always wanted twins so... imagine!!

Robyn101 · 11/01/2021 07:57

Thanks @flowers222 @chinchilly @mol234 @Kay00 @flyinggiraffe @abi555 I’m actually ok with no BFP this month, I was slightly disappointed yesterday but it just feels good to have an AF, starting the year off right! Plus it means I can temp and get some proper base stats that I haven’t made up on FF 😂 my temp has been identical for CD1 & CD2 so I like this consistency

ChinChilly · 10/01/2021 23:04

@Juno231 I can’t believe it works that quickly! Your chart is definitely looking good!

@FlyingGiraffe I know! Wish there was a way to manually add them on 😂

@Nellieee wow that is super confusing! And your RHR really has gone crazy

Kay00 · 10/01/2021 21:34

@juno231 ... haha, im hoping I haven't ovulated otherwise my post ovulation temps would be abysmally low.

Your chart is looking damn good BTW!!

I had my darkest evening opk this evening at 27% but im down to my last two OPKs now 😬... so might keep them for when/if I get EWCM or a SHOW

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