TTC Sept 2023

@Riverofhope congrats to you too! I have really bad bloating, cramping and feeling thirsty but sometimes there’s literally nothing.

I did clear blue digital cos I started doubting myself and thankfully it came up pregnant. Maybe try that too?

@GHJ There's usually a BBT dip on a surge day, so fingers crossed for you 🤞 If your temperature jumps up tomorrow, I'd take that as a good sign! Best of luck ☺️

@etaketak1991 thanks so much for your message I feel a bit lost with it all! My temperature was the lowest it's been today (35.9c) and I took it twice to check, this was 3am though as knew I wouldn't get 4 hours uninterrupted sleep before being able to take it after that and I'd read that was important. That 0.34 reading was yesterday at around 6pm. I'm wondering if in reality there's nothing really happening, maybe hormones still all out of pattern? Hope you're right though!

@GHJ If your temperature spikes tomorrow, I'd say you maybe ovulated on your 0.34 reading. I'd ignore the premom algorithm saying you've already peaked for now! What OPKs are you using?

AF arrived this evening, so at least I'm not a week late again. I'm going to go zero alcohol for the next cycle, see if that makes any impact. Time for chocolate for the time being.

Congrats again to everyone who got their BFP, wishing you an easy 9 months! ☺️

I'm really new to opk and bbt, been TTC#1 few months without testing, last cycle was over 9 weeks long so hoping this testing will help but so far I'm quite confused! Premom tells me I ovulated on 1st September because my bbt spiked after but this would only be cd9. Also bbt didn't stay high for more than a couple days. Never had any LH positive around this time. I think it's really unlikely but it doesn't change when I've been updating bbt and lh. It initially predicted I'd ovulate on Friday coming and my LH was the highest it had been (still only 0.34) yesterday but today barely visible again! Would love to hear some thoughts or experiences! Thanks!

Hi Everyone!
Wondering if I can join in? I’m 7dpo (I think/hope) had a definite LH peak on 29th but this has been a very long cycle.

After having my mirena coil removed 6th June I had 2 periods and then nothing since 26th July, I think my body tried to ovulate earlier in this cycle but never got a true peak on OPK, luckily later in my cycle I had a lot of EWCM which I found strange so started opks again and clear blue digital and got a static smiley on 28th and LH peak on OPK on 29th.

My arms and legs are like jelly yesterday and today aching so much it is so strange and always worse on an evening and I have achy breasts. I’m telling myself it’s an horrendous period coming but obviously really hoping it’s not.
I had a tiny bit of pink CM yesterday at 6dpo like I’d have missed it had I not been looking.

Fx for everyone for BFP’s!

@muffin1996 Congrats again 😄 do you have any symptoms or feel pregnant? I was having cramps, bloating and back ache but everything seems to have stopped so I’m worrying now!

7DPO feeling very unsure.... Lower abdo feels full and my boobs feel heavy and full.
Nothing else.... Could be PMS. Waiting patiently AF due around 11th Sept. 5 days!

@Twinkles18 I did mine at 12DPO and got a BBFP it was dark as the control and came up within seconds. So probably ovulated a coupoe days sooner ooor implanted sooner and HCG went up quickly.

AF due tomorrow for me and had a big drop in BBT today so looks like it's going to be right on time. Onto the next cycle, just hoping AF is prompt this month!

Good luck to everyone wading through the TWW ❤️

@WishingUponARainbow that's true I guess, how annoying for you.

@Twinkles18 I didn't do a test until the day AF was due (approx 12dpo for me) but even then it was very faint.

When were you girls getting your BFPs? I’m currently on 9DPO (I think) and struggling through this TWW..it never gets easier 😅 did a wee cheapie pregnancy test this morning but was a BFN, appreciate it’s still early in the cycle my AF is due on Friday according to Flo app

@Skyla01 I would assume if I missed the peak I wouldn't still be getting flashy smileys?
I guess time will tell.
Congratulations on your positive tests btw. Hope all goes well for you ✨

@WishingUponARainbow I guess there are a few options - maybe you had a surge but test missed it, maybe no surge at all this month, or perhaps a random late ovulation? Must be frustrating for you. If / when AF arrives that should shed some light on possible ovulation date. If you DTD every couple of days then you'd be covered either way.

@Blackberry95 I'm sorry. Hopefully in a week or so you'll be all ready to go for a new cycle x

AF here… see you next month

So I apparently still haven't ovulated yet! I'm on day 6 of flashing smiley face - starting to worry I won't get a peak this month (first time in 9 months Ttc that will have ever happened). Hoping I get a peak tonight.
I did have EWCM last week for a couple of days but no peak LH... no EWCM this week but flashing smiley faces.... can anyone shed some light??
Im on CD25 🤯 I normally ovulate around CD17-19

Sounds like quite a few people are still struggling through the tww. It's really hard to get the time to pass quickly. Try and keep busy to distract yourself is the best idea I think. Easier said than done. @HaylsTtcAfterLoss sorry about your loss 😥good luck for this cycle! I conceived on cycle four after my MMC.

@HaylsTtcAfterLoss that’s good you don’t have to wait as long! The TWW is hard. I will be 10dpo tomorrow and am so tempted to test but I’m in the office and am normally rushed in the morning so might just save it till Friday morning. Then it’s 11dpo and then I can just know before the weekend whether im pregnant or not

I got my first flashing smiley today 😃 fingers crossed for cycle 3 🤞🏽

Just joining in, hope everyone doesn’t mind! First of all congrats on your positive tests @Skyla01 @muffin1996 ❤

I’m currently 7dpo of my second cycle trying to concieve after a MMC in June. The two week wait, although usually only around 10 days for me, is dragging. I’m really hoping we’re in with a good chance this month but only time will tell!

@muffin1996 oh yeah the risk of disappointment is real! Definitely best to wait a few days in between tests. I've decided to stop testing now. My test was dark enough today, I'm going to accept I'm pregnant and take it day by day. Stepping away from the tests now!

@Skyla01 I’m just having a lot of bloating and feeling thirsty all the time

I’m too scared to do a digital just in case it pops up saying “not pregnant”. My heart will drop
but will be doing it on Friday. Hopefully hcg level is A lot higher by then.

if your lines are darker, it’s worth a try.

How is everybody getting on?

I have a stronger line this morning, it's still not super strong though and I'm 5 days late now. Swaying between just leaving it, or buying a clear blue digital to try and reassure myself. I guess unless I start bleeding I must still be pregnant. After having a mc previous my head is in a bit of a spin. I've started to need to pee quite a lot (was up 3 times last night), but otherwise no symptoms at all.

@muffin1996 so pleased for you, really hope I get to join you soon x