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Come wait with me - July onwards

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HavinKittens · 28/06/2023 10:05

We filled the thread!

@cinderrosie @dmcint @optimistic66 @pollydarton1 @sarahloudobby @soph2512 @confuzzzzzled @unicorn25 @LlamaMamma @Goldie1234

Really sorry if I’ve missed anyone xx

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Vic231 · 14/07/2023 22:35

@Optimistic66 oh wow! That sounds painful! I hope he is ok and you can get back to it asap 🙊

Scarletthoping · 14/07/2023 22:28

@Optimistic66 oh my god! Is he OK? How do they even fix that?

Optimistic66 · 14/07/2023 22:21

@HavinKittens so i've had a peak today...

but somehow managed to fracture my husbands penis during sex so it's actually unusable!!!!

IF I DONT LAUGH, i'll cry!

at the grown ass age of 36 - he was mortified! Safe to say this month is out.

CinderRosie · 14/07/2023 12:19

@CurlyWurly1991 No I haven't yet, I'm going to look into Fertility Friend as currently I only track on Flo x

CurlyWurly1991 · 14/07/2023 12:11

@Goldie1234 im on agnus castus too as part of a mix from a medical herbalist. That or B6 (or both) have also extended my LP to 14 days from 12. More time to wait but I guess better for fertility?!?
@CinderRosie yep with you on those. Added to my list is high temp after AF starts, and triphasic chart. I really like fertility friend’s charting course and Q&A on the app, have you seen that?

CinderRosie · 14/07/2023 09:39

Morning everyone... 14DPO and yet another BFN so I am definitely out.

This cycle I have learnt that the following symptoms mean nothing in the TWW:

  • AF type cramps/twinges/pangs/tingles
  • Temp dips a few days after O
  • headaches
  • The odd dizzy spell
  • A high/medium and soft cervix

I'm going to remember this for next cycle so I can stop obsessing over different symptoms.

HavinKittens · 13/07/2023 22:13

@Optimistic66 my anovulatory cycle was 30 days. Had LH peak on cd14 and ewcm for a few days before. All normal for me. So only really my BBT was any different from normal. We’ve been trying almost 7 months now. I’m hoping it will happen eventually, it might just take a while.

I hope you get ovulation or AF soon, so you know where you stand!

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Goldie1234 · 13/07/2023 18:03

Congratulations @Unicorn25 !! Hope you're feeling alright!?

I'm now CD1 again.. ow !

2 days later than expected though, so I think the Agnes castus did make my luteal phase longer, if anyone if thinking they're low on progesterone or have a short luteal phase.

Will be doing LH sticks again this month I think, I found it quite reassuring to know roughly when ovulation was.

Wondering if there is anything my partner can take, he has low normal forms (morphology?) But healthy lifestyle seems to be the best cure for that.. and he's already pretty healthy ! 🙈

Optimistic66 · 13/07/2023 14:17

HavinKittens · 12/07/2023 14:56

Thank you ladies!

@Optimistic66 I am relieved that hopefully this tests shows I am ovulating at least some of the time. My temp on the cycle that I didn’t ovulate was all over the place, up and down, so I guess that was my main indicator. The OPKs were pretty normal that cycle though so I wouldn’t be able to tell from those in future.

Ahh hopefully BBT helps you :) Honestly feel like putting sticks in the bin sometime! Always nice to get answers. How many months have you been TTC

How long did the cycle you dont ovulate last? Not sure when to expect my period - CD25 and havent ovulated yet! Would rather get my period and move on, if im out this month.... (i know it doesnt work like this... wishful thinking!)

Scarletthoping · 13/07/2023 08:39

@Unicorn25 wow congrats!! Hope everything goes really well for you 👶🏻

Also really good to know about the easy@home tests as I finally ordered some!

CinderRosie · 13/07/2023 08:36

13DPO and yet another BFN on Easy @ Home. I have v minimal spotting, if I wasn't checking loo roll after wiping I wouldn't even notice it. BBT dropped this morning though so hope AF isn't too far away.

ttcthoughts · 13/07/2023 07:57

@Unicorn25 Congratulations lovely :)

@Optimistic66 I think I also haven't OV this month I'm on CD 21 after a MC last month so I wonder if I did early/ will be late.. who knows. Its so frustrating isn't it.

HavinKittens · 13/07/2023 07:50

Oh and I should say - congratulations @Unicorn25 !! 🎉

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HavinKittens · 13/07/2023 07:49

Yes I tracked my bbt for 3-4 cycles now. I can definitely see a difference in the cycle where I ovulated vs the one I didn’t. But I’m going to stop all tracking now just to give myself a break.

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CurlyWurly1991 · 13/07/2023 06:47

@HavinKittens bbt can be very reassuring to confirm you’ve ovulated. I use fertility friend with the vip membership and there are lots of good features and info within the app. I am quite lucky that I started chatting when TTC my first so have those ovulation and pregnancy charts to refer to (although 10 years ago, it’s amazing how little actually changes )!

Optimistic66 · 12/07/2023 15:48

Also have you tried BBT @HavinKittens - How did that look for you

Optimistic66 · 12/07/2023 15:48

HavinKittens · 12/07/2023 14:56

Thank you ladies!

@Optimistic66 I am relieved that hopefully this tests shows I am ovulating at least some of the time. My temp on the cycle that I didn’t ovulate was all over the place, up and down, so I guess that was my main indicator. The OPKs were pretty normal that cycle though so I wouldn’t be able to tell from those in future.

Ahh im so glad for you :) sometimes you just need that reassuring that actually things are ok! Fingers crossed it happens for you soon!

The legs up the wall didnt work - can confirm its a MYTH.

i've just brought a clearblue fertility monitor (the £100 ones) however second hand from FB for £30 because im sure at some point i will fling it out the window. However those blimmen sticks are SO EXPENSIVE - and with these super long cycles - im going to get through boxes.

If this is an anovulatory cycle - when do you get your period so i can move on to the next hopefully ovulatory cycle????????

Unicorn25 · 12/07/2023 15:47

Just to update you all. Managed to get hold of a frer this afternoon. Eeek, feeling a bit nervous. This just goes to show that the easy@home tests must be pretty good sensitivity wise! Would definitely recommend.

Come wait with me - July onwards
HavinKittens · 12/07/2023 14:56

Thank you ladies!

@Optimistic66 I am relieved that hopefully this tests shows I am ovulating at least some of the time. My temp on the cycle that I didn’t ovulate was all over the place, up and down, so I guess that was my main indicator. The OPKs were pretty normal that cycle though so I wouldn’t be able to tell from those in future.

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LlamaMamma · 12/07/2023 12:00

HavinKittens · 12/07/2023 09:54

@Unicorn25 that looks v promising!!

Well I had another bfn today at 12DPO.

On a plus note, my repeat test progesterone was normal. So I assume this means I ovulated last cycle, but I probably didn’t ovulate the one before. Which can be normal I think.

My plan is to stop “trying” (no more bbt or OPKs) and just let things happen if they happen.

Yaaaaay so happy for you @HavinKittens!! Great news x

fleur89 · 12/07/2023 11:59

@Unicorn25 looking positive, hope you see progression and can confirm in coming days.

Noticed easy@home are on 20% off on Amazon today btw. £8.45 for 20 tests!

Optimistic66 · 12/07/2023 10:42

@HavinKittens thought id check in and see how you are doing?/feeling?

I'm CD24 and havent ovulated yet this month which is late for me - will feel really frustrated if I end up in anovulatory cycle so here too hoping its stil coming before that never ending dreaded 2ww.

Also have seen so many annoucements this week on instagram which has made me a little sad and get that 'wish that was me feeling'.

However my best friend who has been trying to concieve since 2019 - she was waiting for her gynae appt to come through for almost 18m - found out she was pregnant a week before her appointment date! She had lost all hope so so pleased for her.

CinderRosie · 12/07/2023 10:05

@HavinKittens so glad your results came back normal. The relaxed approach sounds like a good one. Were your BBTs and OPks suggesting last cycle that you didn't O?

ttcthoughts · 12/07/2023 10:04

@Unicorn25 I can defo see something on the test.

@HavinKittens Thats great news that they have come back normal! So happy for you

HavinKittens · 12/07/2023 09:54

@Unicorn25 that looks v promising!!

Well I had another bfn today at 12DPO.

On a plus note, my repeat test progesterone was normal. So I assume this means I ovulated last cycle, but I probably didn’t ovulate the one before. Which can be normal I think.

My plan is to stop “trying” (no more bbt or OPKs) and just let things happen if they happen.

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