TTC October 2023

Can I ask a really dumb question… does cramping around the time AF is due tend to mean you are out or would this happen around that time if pregnant too?

On month 2 TTC number 2. I'm on cd11 and doing ovulation tests, no peak as yet but my cycles have been on the shorter side since coming off the pill (although still irregular). I thought I would have ovulated by now tbh with having shorter cycles unless I have a shorter luteal phase. it confuses me so much and so hard to figure out. Left me feeling like I should just take a step back next month try and relax and see what happens which is easier said than done but now I'm panicking that I don't even ovulate. Mind in overdrive. Anyone else driving theirselves crazy 😭

@MixedCouple
Welcome back! Sorry about your chemical. The symptoms you have now sound promising! Even though they're probably not enjoyable! Just a few more days and you'll know!! How do you feel otherwise?

@MixedCouple

When I TTC my son I was irregular for an entire year post pill.

Before that the last time I was not on birth control was when I was a teen. My mum put me on birth control as soon as she could and basically had control over me until I went to uni and met my now husband.

this is all very stressful for me.

@Sitchervice I assume your werent using OPKs before now? 3 weeks after a period ends seems long. Are your cycles normally long (pre IUD)
The LH levels return to low after ovulation BUT your can have surges on the Luteal Phase but with no ovulation. That's why Fertility specialists will say to stop testing once your got a a surge especially with a more predictable cycle.

It is hard to tell with your results what aide of the cycle you are without teating earlier.

Morning all. Took some time away after my chemical in Sept. Now back and 7DPO also my first month tracking.
So many new faces! Comgrats to all the positives.

Had heartburn last night and after I woke up. Last time I experinced heart burn was when I was pregnant but started at 5weeks. I seen a few posts where the outcome was a BFP with HB at 7DPO. But after last month I am waiting until AF day or missed before testing. My LP is 13days so only 6days left.... Only.
My chart looks promising peogestrone high and temps high.

@Sitchervice how often have you need testing? I try to test at least 2 x a day from around day 10 for LH, as soon as I get two lines I’ll sometimes even test more often until I get the peak. As someone else said download Premom and upload the pics to it, it will help you find your peak!

@Sitchervice download the premom app and upload a picture of that test. It will give you an LH reading. You can track your LH level, when you get a 'peak' it means you are about to ovulate. Those tests normally have 2 lines. The test line generally needs to be darker than the control line for your peak. (I say usually, I had a very low peak when I conceived DS)

Bit of advise.

3 weeks after my Period stopped (Not including random spotting) and my ovulation stick shows a faint line.

What does this MEAN!! Does it mean that I'm only just now going to ovulate?

(I'm one month post IUD removal)

Pregnancy tests that I randomly did because of being in a why not mood come up negative.

@justkeepswimming2701 looks like a line to me.

@PurplePops you can't beat seeing it there in writing on the digital! Congratulations.

@beaniesunrise did you buy the tests? The cheap ones from amazon are good for early testing.

I've been so busy with work this week haven't kept up on here. I did a test earlier but at 9dpo it's a pure white BFN. I think I have noticed some symptoms this time though, I was quite moody the other day. Nauseous 2 days. And very bad heartburn which I haven't had since I was pregnant with DS.

Hello! Wanted to jump on this thread for a bit of support as driving myself crazy!
TTC Number 2, DS born Oct last year & wanted 2 close together, I've been tracking ovulation since May using OPKs and Premom App, starting "trying" back in July but October is first month of actually timing BD with ovulation. Got pregnant with DS after 2 cycles but I'm stressing myself out that this will take forever for number 2! To make it harder, SIL has JUST fallen pregnant (I was first call) so happy for her, but makes me more stressed!
Currently CD15, usual get a positive OPK on Day 19, DH has suggested BD everyday this week rather than just trying to time on ovulation day, keeping everything crossed for a positive OPK ASAP, then the dreaded TWW!

@DoloresOnTheDottedLine yes exactly-makes me feel like I’m coercing him. Even though we’ve agreed what needs to be done in advance. Sometimes I just feel so frustrated I want to just go back on the pill and forget it 😅

@PurplePops that’s 100% positive, congratulations!

my temp dropped again and I’m like 95% certain my period just started, so fingers crossed for next ovulation

@PurplePops oooo big congratulations!! How did your partner react?

So happy to see a pregnancy this month and fingers crossed for some more too. I’m 1dpo… ridiculous to even say this early but I’m not feeling lucky this cycle despite going for it every other day. We’ve agreed to give it a month or two after this to have a rest so feeling a bit sad.

Huge congratulations @PurplePops ✨🤍

AF showed up this morning but I still want to go POAS
Anyone else just addicted to testing? 😂

Congratulations @PurplePops!!
So happy for you! May you have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby ❤️

Really lovely news @PurplePops - so pleased for you and well done for popping the thread’s BFP cherry. Hopefully you start a chain reaction. 😉

It was my first cycle after coming off the pill so wasn't really in tune with my cycles tbh. I tracked ovulation and according to premom app I am 11 dpo, expected period on Tuesday xx

@PurplePops CONGRATULATIONS!! So glad this thread gets some happy news!

Yay so pleased!
When was AF due and how many DPO are you?

@bumptobean thank you everyone! I went out and got a digital because I was in denial and couldn't wait to use FMU tomorrow and confirmed my BFP so happy!!

I'm so sorry to those that have had a BFN this month, I hope next month is yours and I've got everything crossed we see more BFP coming in over the next few days/weeks! 💕💕

@PurplePops congratulations 🎊 so pleased to see a BFP

@justkeepswimming2701 I'm tempted to say I can see a faint line! ❤️

@PurplePops
Congratulations!!! That's a clear positive!! 😄

I had my first scan of the month today, and have another one on Monday. My Dr has started me on Estradiol. Has anyone used this before? It's supposed to help with implantation.

@MrsHousePlant
It's hard. 💜 we're here for you. Great idea to start a new class, it'll take your mind off of this. I've noticed that when people let go of reading all the parameters and they have no expectations they tend to see a positive result.
We've got to get off the rollercoaster ride and take a leisure walk..
Easier said than done but still!