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Entering into 8th cycle..

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Indianna2006 · 20/11/2021 14:27

Entering into 8th cycle…ttc number 2.

Feeling defeated and deflated even though I know odds are still on our side really..
I already have a DD who is 3 years 9 months so very much feel time is of the essence. Just desperate for it to happen now.

Feel like either people seem to fall super fast or seem like 12 months plus and don’t find many “in the middle” types.

Ive fallen pregnant 1st cycle before. And then DD took 7 cycles. So hence why this failed 7th cycle seems like a miserable milestone!

Anyone welcome to keep me company. Sucks 😫

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OK92 · 09/12/2021 09:51

I bought some Brazil nuts too! Chocolate covered which probably takes away the health of them 😂

I also read about pomegranate juice for implantation so may pick some up if I can find any in the shops. Do you usually test before AF or just wait and see if AF arrives?

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Indianna2006 · 09/12/2021 09:46

@ok92 it can be so hard when your not sure. But if it’s risen it’s like you have at some point and hopefully you did enough BD to catch it!!

Think I’m 4dpo today. Slow!! Just fed up of waiting each month to find out. As my positivity dwindles…

But I tried a few different things this cycle. And I’m eating 4 Brazil nuts a day as that supposed to be good for implantation. So that makes me feel like I have some control when I really have none at all!! Lol

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OK92 · 09/12/2021 09:41

@Indianna2006 how is the tww going? My temps have confirmed ovulation though I'm still not convinced! If it is right though apparently I am 3DPO. Not feeling very hopeful due to the lack of EWCM but who knows. Too early to symptom spot anyway!

OK92 · 07/12/2021 15:42

@Indianna2006 I usually ovulate CD17-CD18. I do temp yes but it's risen only slightly so I assume I've not ovulated yet. Hopefully I will soon! Really hope it's not a cycle with no ovulation.

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Indianna2006 · 07/12/2021 11:24

@OK92 oh no!! That is not ideal. Do you always temp? Usually it rises the day after you’ve ovulated.

Maybe it’s going to be later this cycle. Are you still using opks? What CD do you usually ovulate?

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OK92 · 07/12/2021 10:45

2WW is such a slog. I feel you!

I don't really know what's going on with me, not convinced I've ovulated yet and am now on CD20. I did get a very quick OPK peak a few days ago but no ovulation pain at all (usually I'm in agony each month) and no proper EWCM and totally dry now with negative OPKs. I'm now waiting to see if temps rise and confirm ovulation but so far nothing. Very frustrating!!!

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Indianna2006 · 07/12/2021 09:35

@FlyOnTheWall89 I think extended EWCM is good. I tend to get like 5 days worth but way more and better consistency like the day before and day I ovulate. As guess that’s when you’re best chance is.

@OK92 are you now in 2ww?

I am just I think. 2dpo today. Eugh. Trying to be positive as any month can be the month but longer it goes out more freaked out I become.

Know you ladies understand.

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OK92 · 06/12/2021 09:14

@FlyOnTheWall89 seems long but EWCM confuses me and it seems our bodies have a mind of their own! I don't get much at all so am not in the best place to know. It sounds like you're well covered if you're DTD every other day though 🤞🏼

FlyOnTheWall89 · 06/12/2021 06:49

Hi all! Really hoping someone gets a BFP this month to boost morale. I have been getting EWCM for 3 days now, since CD10 and I usually ovulate around CD17. I wasn’t planning on using OPKs as we will just DTD every other day. Is it really possible to have a week of EWCM?! Sounds quite long to me. X

OK92 · 05/12/2021 07:45

@Indianna2006 I'd trust your instinct - sounds like you did ovulate yesterday. Maybe BD today again just in case though!

Managed to DTD late last night. feeling a bit confused though as although (sorry TMI) I thought EPO was working, I have yet to get any EWCM. I definitely noticed more CM the last few days but none the right consistency. Hope it doesn't hinder our chances!

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Indianna2006 · 04/12/2021 20:49

@OK92 don’t panic just yet! Static means next two days are peak. Can you catch him late tonight? If not tomo morning 🤞🏼

Well I couldn’t find my normal ovulation sticks this month. The ones I trust to use. So haven’t used any. Found some yesterday and took CD12 and CD13. I’ve have EWCM for 5 days and felt ovulation pains today. But my sticks today were not bold. I always ovulate CD12 or 13 so adds up. Not sure if the cheap sticks I got were rubbish and not to trust them.

Keep BDing or what now 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️ Confused as well lol. But the pain and CD add up to it being ovulation.

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OK92 · 04/12/2021 13:53

Finally got my peak OPK today on CD17 but OH is out all afternoon and evening 😭 I went straight from negatives yesterday to a blazing positive today and a static smiley. I had expected at least a day or two of flashing smileys!

Kiaa · 03/12/2021 03:08

@Indianna2006
it is super cute seeing them so excited 😀
Yes very busy let's hope the 2ww goes super fast for us all 🤞xx

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Indianna2006 · 02/12/2021 21:03

@ok92 oh yay for EPO lol! So the cup says keep in for 20 mins upto an hour. But I read people slept with it in. So I’ve just done that twice. Can’t feel it then and then just take it out in morning as we BD quite late sometimes. So I’m not staying up an hour to take it out 😂😂 figured it was worth a shot. Can’t hurt and kind of made sense in my head. It like pushes it all up there so more gets into the cervical mucus and can survive rather than your acidic vagina killing them off 😱

@Kiaa aww yes my DD is same. Yay for Christmas. Sounds like a busy period and always nice to have lots to keep our mind off this. It is such a great season 😁

We got this ladies xx

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Kiaa · 02/12/2021 21:00

Hey
Hope everyone's doing well
I'm cd14 the flashing smiley have started but dh doesn't get home from work away trip till tomorrow night alot catching up bd to do 😂

Xmas is going to be busy going to each family house 24th-26th so no one fights lol
Dd is obsessed with Xmas movies & loving the home decorating 😀

OK92 · 02/12/2021 20:45

Yay I'm also approaching fertile window too. CD15 but don't usually ovulate until CD18-20. So bored of waiting! Seems like we are all in a positive mindset. Starting to DTD from tomorrow. Bad planning as we have evening plans tomorrow and Saturday so might have to squeeze it into DD 45min naptime 🙈

I agree the EPO seems to be making a difference too with me already which I'm happy about. How long do you leave the cup in for? Might try it if this month isn't successful!

Also getting excited for Christmas. Lots going on to (try and) keep mind off TTC! Exciting for your DD - perfect age for Xmas!

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Indianna2006 · 02/12/2021 20:22

@Hopefullywaiting01234 @FlyOnTheWall89 ooh lots of us in FW and lots of shagging 😅

Yes agreed if your kept busier it’s much easier as the days and weeks fly past don’t they. An then it’s always another chance.

What plans do you all have for Xmas?

In-laws at ours this year. But super excited for DD to see stuff she’s asked for from Santa. As she will be 4 in Feb. So really does properly understand this year.

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Hopefullywaiting01234 · 02/12/2021 19:42

I’m on CD11 and for my first flashing smiley on the clear blue ovulation strips today! I have been in the office a few days this week after WFH mostly since March 2020 and I find it has made a bit of a difference, I think I have too much time to think at home x

FlyOnTheWall89 · 02/12/2021 19:34

Hi guys! Approaching FW here. Day 10 ish I think now! Trying to be Uber chilled and enjoy all the festivities. Tbh I’m getting used it to not happening so I think it’s easier than it was maybe 2/ 3 times ago. Xx

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Indianna2006 · 02/12/2021 18:04

@OK92 plodding along, now in my FW. Due to ovulate maybe tomorrow or day after I believe.

How are you getting on?

I did use EPO this cycle and have noticed more EWCM so thinking it has made a difference tbh.

I also purchased a ferti Lily cup which you insert after dtd to push all the goods towards the cervix 😂😂😂

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OK92 · 02/12/2021 17:09

How is everyone doing? X

OK92 · 24/11/2021 18:47

@Indianna2006 thank you, that's reassuring to hear.

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Indianna2006 · 24/11/2021 17:33

@ok92 I think an 11 day luteal phase seems fine. I think they consider under 9 to be short. Implantation is most likely days 8-10. And can happen day 11-12 but those late implanting tend to end in early mc a lot stasticially. So in terms of an egg implanting. You’ve got plenty of time so I wouldn’t worry too much.

I had 11 days luteal phase when ttc last time. Mine is now more 12/13 days. But I conceived twice with a 11 day luteal phase so caused me no issues obviously. Hope that helps settle your mind 😊

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Indianna2006 · 24/11/2021 17:31

@Chanel05 thank you. I hope so 🤞🏼🤞🏼 Just gotta keep going if not though.

Statistically the odds are with us all within 12 cycles. But yes it can go part that and her does suck.

@FlyOnTheWall89 I know it’s super hard because you are ttc your first and then brings about a different level of anxiety of what if we never get to have any babies. And is ttc seconds. We have one baby. We’ve done it once. And we’re lucky for that. But strangely it really doesn’t change the want and need to do it again.
But I felt all of that craziness of it won’t happen etc etc. And of course it did. I just had to wait 10 and a half months have a mmc in the middle of it all. But it did turn up in the end 😊 you just keep going.

@Hopefullywaiting01234 glad you’ve got a few things checked. And iron and vitamin d levels need to be good. Hence why taking vitamins etc can just ensure that those simple things are not an issue if that makes sense.

I’ve started my EPO. Will update if makes any diff to my EWCM this month or not.

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OK92 · 24/11/2021 16:55

@Hopefullywaiting01234 thanks good progress! Keep us posted.

I know what you mean about vitamins. I bought some anyway with evening primrose as they were on a deal. Suppose they can (hopefully) do no harm but maybe if I'm lucky do some good. Definitely maxxed out on vitamins now DH is going to think I've lost the plot.