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4 days late CD36

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Ronnie85 · 10/03/2015 09:11

Hi Ladies

This is my first time posting on Mumsnet but I'm looking for some reassurance from anyone who might be in the same boat as me!!

Just had our 10th cycle of TTC and we used a Clear Blue digital OPK this month, which said I ovulated on 22nd Feb. So I'm currently on CD36, my cycles tend to be between 30-32 days usually. AF was due Friday 6th March but as yet, no sign! I did a test on Saturday afternoon that was a BFN and another on Sunday, which was another BFN. I haven't tested since. I don't really have any symptoms to report other than some very light cramping/twinges over the last couple of days.

What do you ladies think?! I'm too scared to do another test yet for fear of yet another BFN.

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EllaRoseMummy · 12/03/2015 11:26

I don't mind, I want my children to be close in age so they grow up together in school etc at least then they can look out for each other Smile

Well had some cramping this morning and still got the sore boobs, I dunno what's going on, getting peed off with it all now lol

Dollface136 · 12/03/2015 11:45

Hi ladies, please may I join in? New to mumsnet but have been reading around for a week now. I am feeling super confused/sad and hoping it will help to be part of a mumsnet group :-)

I am 6 days late for af now, wasn't seriously ttc as only came off the pill at Xmas so haven't been charting etc. Done 3 tests (one today with CBD) all BFN. I have had normal af symptoms on my due date and then nothing. Those symptoms have now gone and been replaced by a 'heavy' feeling, crying a lot and sore nipples but no sign at all of af. It's so disheartening to get a BFN but no af to relieve all these horrible symptoms.

Doesn't help that we got married in Jan so I am having massive honeymoon blues haha.

Anyway, long intro, but hello and nice to meet you all!

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Ronnie85 · 12/03/2015 13:08

I agree. My parents had 3 of us under 5 and I've always wanted to do the same.

I'm completely pee'd off as well! My symptoms just haven't changed at all in over a week now. Still just the mild cramps.

Hi Dollface. You sound just the same as me. 6 days late today and 3 bfns. It's rubbish isn't it? Do you know if you ovulated? I used an OPK which said I did, but from what others have said I don't think that 100% means you did, it just means there was an LH Surge. So I'm now thinking maybe I just haven't ovulated this month, hence the no show of af. It would be the first time I've missed af since I came off the pill about 4 years ago, sods law that it would be when I'm ttc.

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Dollface136 · 12/03/2015 15:18

Hi Ronnie
No I haven't used any OPK, tbh I wasn't sure what to do with one/when as it is all a bit new to me and being silly I assumed these things just happen. There is a huge baby boom on in my friend group/ at work so it all just seemed so simple from a distance. I had massive bloating and pain in one side on 12 days after my last af so I assumed that was some sort of ovulation sign. I then had two tiny dots of bright red blood the day before this af was due but nothing since.

Do people recommend doing the whole OPK thing? Maybe I should start once af finally shows up.

I wouldn't be so worked up if I didn't a) feel so terrible all the time and b) have lots of weddings this month so I quite want to indulge in some champagne without any guilt! If I wasn't feeling so exhausted all the time I think maybe a project/club would be a good idea to take my mind off it?!

EllaRoseMummy · 12/03/2015 15:36

Hi dollface, opk's are really easy to use just dip in pee and if the test line is the same colour or darker than the control line then you have an lh surge BTW just because it shows positive sometimes you get the surge but don't ovulate. If u get a surge ovulation will usually occur 12-36 hours later.

New symptom (I think) BTW TMI very thick stringy/gloopy discharge a bit like ewcm but a lot thicker and rather than the clear colour it's sorta cream/beige colour, no itching, burning or odour so I know it's not an infection. My body is strange lol Smile

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Ronnie85 · 12/03/2015 15:45

I was the same dollface. Last month was the first time I'd ever used one. We've been ttc for 10 months. The first few months I, like you, didn't even give it much thought, I just assumed it would happen!! You try so hard for prevent it happening for so long, who'd have thought it would be even harder to let it happen?! After 3 months of nothing I started using the Ovia app to help me track a bit better but as we still had no joy 6 months later, I decided to give OPK.

I'm not really sure if people recommend them. I didn't know much about them and just accepted it when it said I ovulated in Feb, but now things I've read suggest this might not be the case, which is annoying. I’ve been told that temping might be better. From what I gather you have to take your temp every morning as soon as you wake up (same time every day though) and record it. When you are ovulating your temp will increase and then it will drop again just before af is due. I’m going to start doing that as of tomorrow. Maybe try not to get too bogged down with all this just get though as you’ve only just started? I was quite carefree about it all to start with and am only getting a bit more on top of tracking etc because we’ll be at a year ttc in no time. I know that's easier said than done though!!

When are you going to test again? x

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Ronnie85 · 12/03/2015 15:45

I was the same dollface. Last month was the first time I'd ever used one. We've been ttc for 10 months. The first few months I, like you, didn't even give it much thought, I just assumed it would happen!! You try so hard for prevent it happening for so long, who'd have thought it would be even harder to let it happen?! After 3 months of nothing I started using the Ovia app to help me track a bit better but as we still had no joy 6 months later, I decided to give OPK.

I'm not really sure if people recommend them. I didn't know much about them and just accepted it when it said I ovulated in Feb, but now things I've read suggest this might not be the case, which is annoying. I’ve been told that temping might be better. From what I gather you have to take your temp every morning as soon as you wake up (same time every day though) and record it. When you are ovulating your temp will increase and then it will drop again just before af is due. I’m going to start doing that as of tomorrow. Maybe try not to get too bogged down with all this just get though as you’ve only just started? I was quite carefree about it all to start with and am only getting a bit more on top of tracking etc because we’ll be at a year ttc in no time. I know that's easier said than done though!!

When are you going to test again? x

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Dollface136 · 12/03/2015 16:14

Hi EllaRoseMummy! I too have had some weird TMI things going on down there like you describe. I usually don't have anything noticeable regarding discharge but this month...well, I keep thinking it's af but it's just creamy or clear and as you say no itching or anything. WEIRD.

Ronnie I am going to leave it now until next Wed when I will test again. I just can't face the BFN haha.

Great advice on the OPKs ladies thank you. As you say I am only just starting out but I don't think it hurts to get an idea if ovulation is happening potentially or if I am showing no sign of it. Wouldn't it be so much easier if your belly just turned blue or something to tell you instead of all this peeing on sticks!

EllaRoseMummy · 12/03/2015 16:23

Haha dollface love the whole belly turning blue thing lol. I'm not new to opks and temping etc I've been at it 4 years lol

I know that discharge changes are due to hormones changing so hopefully it's a good sign

EllaRoseMummy · 12/03/2015 16:34

I found these and couldn't resist haha

EllaRoseMummy · 12/03/2015 16:35

Lol

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Dollface136 · 12/03/2015 16:55

Oh goodness so true! Every day I have been going "wow it must be time to test again...oh wait no...it's only been one day since the last BFN".

I also never imagined I would be on line discussing my discharge with strangers when I am the sort of person who wouldn't even break wind in front of my husband haha but so glad I am!

EllaRoseMummy · 12/03/2015 17:42

Ok so been out for a meal and came back went to the loo and there was three tiny dots of pink blood on the toilet paper so either af is on her way or implantation bleeding. I never never spot before af, I usually get a big glob of brown blood then the witch comes in full force half hour later

My cycle us getting curiouser and curiouser lol

lindsaybobs · 12/03/2015 21:16

I don't know when I'll POAS again as I'm nervous! I'm waiting for IVF so a BFP would be wonderful.

I have 60 cheapo internet tests upstairs but daren't use them. ?? big scaredy pants that I am.

I do know that some people get BFNs for a couple of weeks past AF's due date and get a BFP later.

It's also possible to simply miss if you didn't ovulate.

I've also heard that pregnacare vitamins can extend your cycle (not sure if it's true but I have heard it)

lindsaybobs · 12/03/2015 21:19

Ellarose it sounds like you're still in with a chance

Dollface, after four years of trying I don't think there's a person in my life that I haven't said the words 'cervical mucus' to ????

EllaRoseMummy · 13/03/2015 08:32

Well I tested this morning - bfn

How u doing Ronnie?

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Ronnie85 · 13/03/2015 08:48

BFN for me as well. Argh! I'm so gutted. I was having dreams of BFP last night, that's not good!

My symptoms haven't changed at all, nothing else to note just feel like AF is not going to show at all.

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EllaRoseMummy · 13/03/2015 08:57

Horrible being stuck in limbo eh

Well I woke up to a really heavy feeling in my uterus, feels like I'm carrying around a bag of sand haha

Dollface136 · 13/03/2015 09:18

Morning ladies. Sorry to hear there hasn't been any progress all round. Not for me either, as you say EllaRoseMummy, just the bag of sand where a uterus should be.

I have a wedding this weekend, do you think it is ok to have a couple of wines? Given that I have been getting BFN am thinking it's unlikely I am pregnant, but don't want to do any damage!

EllaRoseMummy · 13/03/2015 09:45

Dollface - I heard if u are to drink wine in pregnancy make sure it's red wine as it has been proven to be good for your blood and not very harmful to babies. I drank in early pregnancy with my daughter but didn't know I was ppregnant, I was actually holding a glass of red wine while taking the pregnancy test with her haha

Dollface136 · 13/03/2015 10:23

Ah great thank you. As I say I doubt I am despite the lack of af, so would like to have a glass or two :-)

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Ronnie85 · 13/03/2015 10:32

That's good to know, I think I might need a vino this weekend!

I hope we all get an answer soon!

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EllaRoseMummy · 13/03/2015 11:53

Same here lol I've been shopping and walking round town my uterus feels that heavy I'm already walking like I'm 8 months pregnant haha Smile
Feels so uncomfortable

EllaRoseMummy · 13/03/2015 12:55

While in town this morning I decided to pick up some more cheapies fast forward 2 hours did one and I swear I have the faintest of faint lines. Gonna try an hold my pee for about 5 hours and take another

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Ronnie85 · 13/03/2015 13:25

Ella I'm so excited for you! Keep us updated!

I just did a first response as the 3 I've done previously have been cheap asda own ones. Still nothing. Must stop now.

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