Post Pill Party - The Ceilidh

Happy Friday ladies!!

Sorry you're out @Gracie2021 and @LauraT94 :( Hope your partners make you feel very special this weekend x

@MissC07 Sorry for the BFN too! Lets hope AF stays away... for at least 9 months!

CD22 here, not a huge amount happening.... lets keep our fingers crossed for a Valentines ovulation @ChinChilly !

@ChinChilly oh no that's the pits. Do you work weekends or are you on countdown to end of week like me? Tbh if you're covering EOD, OPKs are kind of superfluous. CM is looking great anyway.

Also know there was talk of which apps people prefer over the last couple days and maybe it's just cause I'm too cheap to buy FF premium but I actually love Premom too. Plus love the comfort of having two apps to check the predictions on. The big upside of Premom besides the thermometer and OPKs feeding directing into the app is the cycle reports. I find them so useful and interesting.

@Gracie2021 @LauraT94 sorry AF arrived, just in time for valentines day, what a cow!

@MissC07 sorry about the BFN but you’re not out until AF turns up!

Woke up this morning convinced it was Saturday when I looked at my fitbit and it said Friday I was like WTF! Not much going on here just waiting for O I feel like I can’t really be bothered with OPKs this cycle I’ve done one a day the last few days but I’m feeling very MEH about them! That may change once I start seeing something on them 😂

@LauraT94 hi cycle buddy. Hope you have some pain pills you can take to help out. No V Day living here either 😂 hope you're doing ok about it all. I always find the days coming up to AF the worst but once she's here it's like a fresh start and new hope for the cycle ahead. That's my spin anyway 👍

@MissC07 I'm def with @Flowers222 on your temps still being quite high but if you're anything like me you set your hopes low and better to be surprised in a good way if you're wrong. I definitely like temping way more than I thought I would for that reason as it removes some of the wondering.

@Flowers222 thanks a mil. Knew it was coming and can't complain as I know I'm lucky to be back to short cycles.

@Ttcin2021 congratulations. It's great to start seeing things coming back to normal post pill. And @Juno231 is such a chart whisperer!

@Flowers222 glad my account helped you ❤️

@TheDaydreamBelievers I'm doing ok... Just bored of all the waiting around 😂

@MissC07 I'm really sorry for the BFN ❤️ your chart really was trolling you!

@Gracie2021 hi cycle buddy! I've woken up to AF today too.

Although I was half expecting it, it was a bit of a shock... But I suppose I'm glad to have a good 'clear out' after the MC and start a fresh cycle. But I'm in pain and it's quite heavy so no valentine's Day loving for us this year 😂❤️

@Gracie2021 sorry AF arrived and you are having bad cramps. Sounds like it's time for painkillers, a hot water bottle and for you to treat yourself.

@MissC07 really sorry that you got a BFN. Your chart was looking good. But as always said you are not out until the AF shows. Your temps are still quite high so let's hope she stays away.

Morning ladies, I definitely think I'm out this month, my temp has dropped and I caved and did a test this morning and it was BFN 😞

Morning!
@Juno231 natural cycles finally said this morning they agreed with you that I ovulated day 35...., never thought I’d be so excited about ovulation. I think it won’t have happened for me as only DTD 4 and 5 days before but just happy if it has at least happened and I might get first period after coming off pill!!

AF arrived today, punctual if a little angry. With the cramps I'm getting there must be a good thick lining breaking down in there (one can only hope 😂). Taking the positive that it looks like this cycles really fertile days stretch over the weekend again which will be a huge relief as OH will be doing mad hours this month.

@TheDaydreamBelievers I'm so sorry you're having a scare with this and losing time but I love that they're being so thorough and taking such good care of you. Sending all the positive vibes for a good first test result and only a month lost. I had a scare when my doctor did bloods at the start of this and ended up getting cardio tests and all. Ended up being a false alarm but they have to double check everything so please don't worry too much while you're waiting for your tests.

@ChinChilly hope work gets better love, same here at the moment and it's a pill. A bath was the very ticket last night abs hope today goes batter for you.

@Moocher90 if you're having trouble with cold when WFH I'd highly recommend an electric foot warmer off amazon. I got one for fifty pounds and it's the best thing ever.

@TheDaydreamBelievers good they now do the test, but shame it means such a long time off ttc! Really hope it comes back all normal though!

@LauraT94 that's really good to know! I was thinking I was already out! I haven't had anymore spotting. I had convinced myself AF was coming early with no ovulation as I'm on cd28. Also good to know late ovulation doesn't mean I'm out either! As that was another thing I'm worried about. Urgh this ttc journey is filled with so much anxiety!

@Gracie2021 thank you!! I still feel a bit on edge about it all, I think my luck with my temps will run out soon. I hope you're doing ok!

@ChinChilly Sorry you've had one of those days!! I hope you at least managed to have a relaxing bath.

@TheDaydreamBelievers I'm glad they are running tests , I hope the time goes quickly for you and everything comes back ok.

@TheDaydreamBelievers I'm really hoping everything is all fine for you and your bloody isn't sticky xx

@TheDaydreamBelievers don't apologise! I just read your explanation on the other thread too, it does sound worrying! But let's just hope the first one comes back clear?? Of course it wouldn't give an explanation for the MC but hopefully would mean you can get straight back to baby making ❤️

@Juno231 omg those pork buns look right up my street!!

@Sperr boozy afternoon tea sounds fab!

Loving everyone's plans.

@Flowers222 I had ovulation spotting last cycle when I conceived! I thought it was AF coming as it was CD35 haha.

@MissC07 I just about managed haha... There was one really slippy bit but it gave the 5yo a good giggle to see me trying to get over it haha!

@Robyn101 ooh happy birthday in advance!

@Gracie2021 I'm definitely going to try vaginal temping next cycle. All the vaginal temping charts I see are so much smoother and consistent than mouth temping! I'm sorry for the BFN ❤️

@ChinChilly what a drama full day! Hope you're chilling now!

@TheDaydreamBelievers that's really good they're offering you that testing! I'm really glad that they're following up on it for you!

@Kay00 my OH is a cave man, if a dinner hasn’t got meat on its not a meal 😂 he’s very much MAN EAT MEAT 😂

@Moocher90 good luck with your GP, I know what you mean about being cold! My gas bill has been through the roof the last month or 2 with WFH

We're have never celebrated valentines day either... no cards or presents in 17 years! And to be honest the only thing we'll do this year is have a special dinner 🍽 😋 😆.

Nor do I usually eat meat... im not veggie, just happy to live without, but this new diet has meant no beans, pulses, mushrooms so I have been eating more meat to get my protein levels up... much to OHs delight!

Just catching up.... CD11 today not much going on. OPKs are barely visible. Last cycle I peaked at CD17/18 so not going to be a Valentine’s Day ovulation 😂

Not sure what we will be doing for Valentine’s Day but will be going for a walk and I may get some steak out the freezer to have. We don’t do much on Valentine’s Day as it’s our 2nd wedding anniversary the following Sunday xx
Roll on Sunday when I speak to the GP and book more thyroid tests ready for my endo call on 24th.

I’ve been soo cold today. Was WFH today and just couldn’t get warm. I finished work and showered and have had the heating on all day.

Everyone’s valentines plans sound lovely! I may have to up my game 😂. We are very lazy valentines people.

@Juno231 I just had to google the recommended drinking amount 😂 (I under luckily!) I never drink during the week as a rule but it’s mostly because I can’t function at work if I’m hungover. I live for the Friday after work glass of wine though! I am trying to cut out wine for fitness purposes though. Gin just isn’t the same so I’ve ended up drinking less.

Hi!! I’ve been abit MIA just been crazy busy at work, honestly draining the life out of me. I’m having one of those days today where everything goes wrong.

1. Finger in the dog poo when trying to pick it up
2. Some how broke the oven door on my new oven so that won’t close
3. Spilt a huge jug of water all over the kitchen floor, it’s all gone under the washing machine and units
4. Changed the bedding, knocked a glass of water everywhere

I’m now soaking in a bath where I can’t cause anymore drama waiting for OH to get home for work to fix the oven

@TheDaydreamBelievers thank you for the new thread!!

@Juno231 Wow, that was one quick appointment! Good job you were on the ball and asked all the questions, i always walk away and think I wish i would of asked this and that! Those pork buns look epic! @Kay00 steaks sound good aswell! I don’t eat much red meat but I do like a good fillet, I never order it out though because I like it well done with no pink and that almost insults the chef 😂

@Sperr @LauraT94 @MissC07 good luck testing on sunday lovelies 🤞🏼

@Robyn101 happy birthday for the weekend 🎉

On the subject of valentines day, we never really do anything I’m not sure why in the 12 years we’ve been together I don’t think we’ve even done cards! I think I may ovulate around valentines day woohoo!

As for the alcohol I’ve done dry 2021 so far 😂 not that much of an achievement though as I’m not really a drinker.

Sorry for the big long essay again lads. Only get in before and after work so always lots to catch up on. I'll prob miss about ten updates by the time this is typed 🙈

@Robyn101 Happy Early bday weekend. Hope you have some bday treats planned and that a nice bday ovulation goes your way too.

@MissC07 here's hoping your good deed sends some good karma your way for this weekend. I have a good feeling about it for you for some reason 🤞

@Juno231 sorry it's not looking good this cycle, but I'm so thrilled that things are moving so quickly for you with the testing. Well done for self advocating. You really have to push for yourself don't you!! I'm out this month too but love having other cycle buddies to cheer on.

@Flowers222 happy anniversary. I'm no help to you on the spotting but yay for the peak!!

@Sperr I'm out this month so have all fingers and toes crossed for all of you testing this weekend (@LauraT94 @MissC07 ). We're def due some BFPs this weekend!

@Kay00 such a productive weekend, fair play to you. Well impressed. Well have to see a pic of the hall when you're all done (not sure if that's allowed on the forum...). Nothing planned here but walks, baths, cooking, eating and time with my parents dogs.

@crabette can only imagine the anxiety but sounds like all going swimmingly 💗

I tested yesterday 🙈 was only 10 DPO but did it more to confirm that I was out than anything else. AF is 100% coming tomorrow and I've two days of low temps but on the plus side three regular cycles in a row and temps confirmed ovulation so things are working as they should. Placed my usual new cycle amazon order today too; fancy CB ovulation testers and more preseed plus some treatments for cysts so all sorted. For now not worrying about warm feet, keeping hydrated or regular healthy meals and having an indulgent weekend.

@Ttcin2021 have you considered temping vaginally instead? I find it so much easier and it solves the open mouth while sleeping issue. I find FF very good too transferred all my data to it over Christmas. I still use PreMom app too purely because my BBT and OPK's link in automatically so handy to pop in there first for tracking.

@kay00 I find it super confusing too and it's not helped by being foreign so I haven't even grown up with this malarkey lol! Your steaks sound unreal - so so good! Hope you find a decent sauce to go with them.

@sperr ha cause I was drinking way over the weekly recommended limit about October onwards and figured I should probably try and steer clear for a while both from an egg health and calorie point of view. According to my dry jan app I have saved 10.4k calories this year so far - how mental is that!