Yogurt pot yuppies, sexy basters and UFO discs - part 3

@MrsKin90 definitely not bossing anyone around I really appreciate it, I would be the type that wouldn’t test then could potentially miss the early care you get and then be moaning on here about it.

It’ll be my first ever time pee’ing on a stick and I turn 39 in end of February so who knows

@eloiseislost that's a really good RHR rise. I think it's a positive sign. I'm quite excited for you 🤞❤️

@ComebackQueen don't let me tell you what to do! 😱 I feel I'm bossing everyone around telling them to test when I adamantly refuse to test myself 😂 hypocrisy.

That's interesting! I get lots of bloating and cramps I blame on my PCOS and often think I can feel cysts popping. This got worse when I started taking Myo inositol, which is meant to help balance hormones, so I think it could very well be your acupuncture having an effect. Hopefully that's a good thing overall as it can't be a bad thing to get rid of them!

@MrsKin90 ok I might do a test on 1/2 Feb for the sh*ts and giggles.

I was Googling though people that have really bad bloating around ovulation and PCOS may also experience the bloating until AF if more cysts have formed. I’ve had to have cysts removed in the past via laparoscopic surgery so these symptoms are probably a sign my PCOS is getting worse or the acupuncture is triggering/forcing the hormones to balance and I was warned it would get worse before better.

I have no nausea, no metallic taste and no bleeding.

@eloiseislost I hope you managed to get some sleep in the end! Fingers crossed for your pregnancy tests. Will you wait until the morning to use one? 😊 If there was a line then it should come up better then?
My RHR on Fitbit is being confusing. It's gone back down to 66 from 68. Usually it stays up fairly consistently after I've ovulated, making its way up to 70 and plummeting on AF day from 70 to 67/66. 🙁 Too much to wish for that it's an implantation drop and I'm half expecting AF to start tomorrow now.

@ComebackQueen it's so hard to know isn't it when you're not tracking. I'm tracking with BBT and still none the wiser 😆 everyone is always saying AF symptoms and BFP symptoms are the same so it's hard to know! If I were you I would do a test if no AF by 1sy February maybe? I don't trust pregnancy symptom lists 😁 they're constantly telling me I have all the pregnancy symptoms and all the AF symptoms at the same time. They can't be trusted so don't be disheartened by them!

@eloiseislost pregnancy and chocolate definitely sounds like a plan.

Good luck testing and hopefully this is your month!

@MrsKin90 i know for fertility treatments acupuncture is recommended but because I’ve just started for my cycles. I’m confused as hell. I woke up this morning with no extreme bloating, no twinges in my boobies or back ache and no sign of AF. She’s due on 31 January or 1 February on a 35 day cycle. Maybe I only ovulated a few days ago and I’m back to my 45+ cycles.

I need to probably invest in ovulation strips and really start charting to avoid this.

Last few months my cycle is c35 days so maybe because of my uti/kidney infection it’s stressed my body and the acupuncture actually induced my ovulation.

This is all so weird, I did do a quick scan of early pregnancy symptoms and I have none so won’t be testing, as I wouldn’t have SI in the induced ovulation window.

Oh well, we live and learn as they say.

@eloiseislost if it was my family member, I'd be touched to pieces and so happy that you'd been caring for my relative and felt grieved by their loss. I know it's a funny thing to say but I think it's really lovely you feel it so strongly and care so much. It would have been a great comfort to them. I think throw some chocolate into the basket tomorrow next to the pregnancy tests lovely. Chocolate and tests go together like carbs and wine 🍷

@ComebackQueen really interesting that acupuncture can have such a strong effect on cycles. People really rave about it but I've always been skeptical. It's a bit fascinating how it works!

@MrsKin90 my lutheal stage is usually between 14-16 days but acupuncturist did say my cycles will be even more confusing before they settle.

Hahaha, the husband uses going to the supermarket to get them as a break from me when shark week starts lol! Been in a foul mood, just want AF to rear her ugly head and, then plan for next month.

@eloiseislost loads of big fat hugs ❤️ that's really heartbreaking. Carbs and wine are amazing, but make sure you also decompress. Do you get to talk it through with anyone? A manager or colleague? What a tough day for you. That's awful xx

@ComebackQueen how long is your luteal phase normally? I am sorry if AF appears early. Well done to your hubby for going out for sanitary pads 😂 I'm not sure mine would know what to get. I dread to think what he would come back with!

@eloiseislost a bin line is much more of a line than I've ever had so fingers so tightly crossed they turn blue 🤞🤞 lol I'm usually so sensible but if I had a line (even if it appeared a day later after coming out of the bin and being held up to the light) I'd probably test again the next day 😬

@eloiseislost oh Eloise you do make me laugh bless you... I know this is prob the wrong thing to say but do you have another test to try and you can check after the 5 mins they advise to see if it’s the same? I’m sorry you have been feeling crappy too 😩 Monday blues.

@MrsKin90 sounds interesting but makes my insides feel funny just thinking about it 🤣 that’s so unfair about you not being eligible for the treatment... hopefully it will happen naturally for you soon anyway 🤞🤞 xx

@MrsKin90 that must be the case then, as these are all my usual AF symptoms and I even sent the husband out to go get me some pads because shark week is about to commence. It’s weird though around ovulation I usually bloat up and get headaches and have EWCM which I had CD19/20 but then again I’m not the best at this type of stuff.

I’ve either ovulated earlier, or I have a short stage, I forgot the word for it.

@Oilyoilyoilgob I agree, the thought of having to do that after all of this is heartbreaking. But I suppose at least more "normal" in that people talk about things like iui and IVF more openly? I'm sorry you're still struggling, maybe your back aches because you're weighed down by life a little? 😇 And not even remotely AF related? 🤞

@eloiseislost I can understand why you still feel so disheartened about everything. I thought the theory behind uterus scratches, although sounds awful, was interesting. The theory is they put two "scratches" to aid implantation by causing an immune response I think and increases the likelihood that an embryo will take but you can also have it done and then try "naturally". I'd never heard of it either but the fertility clinic nearby does it. I think it depends on the clinic or the locality but BMI of 35 or sometimes 30 is needed! So you can still be overweight but I'm over 35 🙁 I was under it not that long ago but have gained 3stone in a year. Hormones, stress, grief, lockdown, TTC, too much baking! I've got an endless list of reasons really. I have been being super good the last few weeks and gained half a pound for the effort 😂 ovulation bloating I reckon. I'm having my covid vaccine tomorrow and I'm hoping a secret side effect is weight loss?!

Oh my @MrsKin90 you are right. My head isn’t right, I feel like I’m in a smog. So yes that would be right then. We SI up to weds 13th January so we’ll see. I’m ok thank you. Still some crying, I’m really grieving as my cats are my little buddies and babies all rolled into one. Her sister is getting lots of love and is a great comfort to me.
Apart from the massive spots, I have rotten backache-I think my body is gearing up for a period. I know what you mean about other medical options and (sorry to be negative nancy again!) I just feel pissed off and gutted at the thought. I just want to conceive naturally and for once have a sliver of stress taken away 🙁

@eloiseislost don’t worry about grumpiness/negativity. I hope you’re ok. Totally normal as it is with any hormones and pile ttc on top (especially in an unconventional way) then there’s a recipes for some days or weeks to hit hard. Take care xx

Sorry you're feeling potential AF grumpiness @eloiseislost, it's really hard isn't it? I was looking at iui, IVF and something called "uterus scratching" yesterday. And although interesting had a huge cry about it as I see that being us and unless I magically manage to lose enough weight we'll never be eligible for that. The reality for you is though that you did get pregnant after three cycles (that's right isn't it?) So that's super positive and suggests it'll definitely happen for you❤️ Although easier said than believed I know!

@ComebackQueen I hope AF doesn't come and you get a nice surprise. If AF does arrive early that must suggest you ovulated earlier than you think?

@Oilyoilyoilgobif did you get your positive OPK on CD12? If so maybe you ovulated CD14 which would be 'normal'? Sorry about your spots, they sound awful! Luckily I never seem to get proper spots, but I do get a red rash on my cheeks that comes and does depending on where I am in my cycle. Although I can't quite remember when I usually get it so it doesn't help 🙄 I should writ these things down. How are you feeling?

@Makingnumber2 that is weird! Maybe you always ovulate from your right side?! 😂 A question based on no scientific evidence at all.