TTC and still breastfeeding? Thread # 5 - Positive Vibes!

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Peardrop - age 33, TTC cycle #9, DS is 26 months (stopped bf soon to be 4 months ago). Af returned when DS 14months, currently on CD14 and have had 4 flashing smileys. Praying for a static smiley tomorrow! Dangling legs in air!

So, I've brought 3for2 pregnacare this morning. Figured I should probably be looking after myself better! Also found out that my bf is engaged. More than likely to have a summer wedding. Feeling a bit nervous that the two (my birth) might clash but mustn't worry about it yet It's more than likely that I won't be involved since she's distanced herself since I had ds

Hi Clara, not sure I can be much help with regards to how to regulate cycles whilst still breastfeeding without saying the obvious of cutting down or night weaning... Sorry! Welcome anyway!

its still not too late to ovulate is it Pear? I hope not, Im CD22, and still not sure whether I have or not, Temp down a bit from yesterday (though I was up early for work) but still higher than normal... who knows. Wish I never started temping! It was much better ttc DS being none the wiser whether O had Ov'd or not and just assuming I would lol

Welcome Clara. In addition to the agnus cactus people often mention vitamin B6 which can suppress prolactin I think (but might also affect supply). I think it is often recommended to take a B complex though instead of just B6. Perhaps something else to look into if you feel in a hurry.

Pear, sorry to hear that this cycle is turning out to be a bit confusing. Do you still have lots of ewcm? If not maybe your body will have another go in a few days or a week (have had this happen in the lead up to my first pp period). If you still have ewcm maybe ovulation is still going to happen soon?

Still busy symptom spotting (frequent urination, no sign of AF and a high temp this morning) but DH brought me back down to earth when I said I won't need any wine tonight as I might be pregnant and he exclaimed pregnant?!! it doesn't seem likely! also have heaps of gas which is usually associated with AF (sorry if TMI!)

Lea, I'm CD22 too! I think we've established this but then I forgot! Anyway, in July I ovulated on CD22 and in June I ovulated on CD24 and May CD25. So yes...it's not too late to ovulate. However, none of my sticks are flashing or getting stronger which feels me with massive doubt that anything will happen this month

April - not sure about the ewcm. I think so. That's good news about Af not turning up yet...sounds really promising!!

Pear, maybe wait until you know you have ovulated before booking the test? I remember having the test done on the days they specified for a 28 cycle when I knew mine was longer and they just came back saying the test was inconclusive.

Clara, I'm sorry my welcome didn't sound very friendly . Was my first chance to sit down without DS all day and was just trying to get some words down! Sounds like your cycles are shortening fairly rapidly so maybe they will naturally settle down soon anyway.

Well against my better judgment took an ic hpt, wasn't planned was just feeling frustrated and ready to end my misery so didn't even use FMU, anyway was obviously a BFN. Should just be feeling pleased that i've got to (I think) 10dpo but now that I have I feel on edge! My temp this morning was just above my usual cover line, which makes me think I'm not pregnant as surely it would be higher by now..

Lea, hope your temp stayed up this morning and you are on your way to a bfp!

Hi Clara - welcome! I've heard people recommend Agnus Cactus too, but haven't personally tried it.

Disappointing April, but still early days and not using FMU won't have helped. Fingers crossed for another couple of days.

Sounds promising Leamice.

Seems likely I did ov. Had EWCM until Saturday and nothing yesterday so I'm guess the clearblue did pick up the surge for Friday and Sat. Managed to DTD both days so we'll see what happens.

Totally agree with you about b'feeding being so handy for settling at night. I honestly can't think what I'd do without it. Can't imagine walking the floors and bouncing etc when you could be sitting in a comfy rocking chair or even still in bed.

April....I know, it's soooooo frustrating isn't it. I hate 10dpo when you don't know but you don't want to get your hopes up and you can't think of anything else!!! It is a really positive sign that you've reached 10dpo. Let's hope she doesn't show

CD 23 for me. No sign of anything on sticks but I think I still have ewcm. I'm still baffled to why I'm not seeing flashing smileys by now. I guess I'm just ovulating really late or not at all The wait continues.

April with my DS I got a bfn two days before my positive test. So that would've been 12dpo. Keeping fingers crossed for you.

Pear wish I had something knowledgable to say but instead will send supportive thoughts.

Spotted ewcm. Still hopeful

my temp dipped this morning but we had a bad night that culminated with DS in bed with us at 3:30am and i was up at 4:45 for work, probably not ov'd though.

I think I'm losing hope that my cycles are normal.

Sounds very frustrating for you too Pear but sounds like you are still fertile if you have ewcm.

Sorry for BFN April, it is still early days. fx for you.

Lea, sounds like you can ignore this morning's temp. I hate it when a temp isn't what I hope for, it's not a great start to the day is it. I think that (and the being woke up by DS) is why I've not really gotten back into it except for the odd moment of curiosity.

ToElle, fx for you, looking forward to hearing about all your tww symptoms! Curious to know how you find feeding post ov as the first two times for me my nipples were sore for 3 days and this time they are still sore but it is easing off (or I'm getting used to it?).

Thanks everyone for the commiserations! It was a silly waste of hpt and I will wait until at least 12dpo to test again if AF has not arrived. Did manage to largely forget about it for the rest of the day so maybe it did serve some purpose!

Pear, there's definitely still hope if there is ewcm, hang in there!!

Ahhhhh thanks! TMI but more slippery tonight. I've seriously got to get a flashing smiley tomorrow morning!!!!!

You've seriously got to do some... Do we have an in thread euphemism or is it just sex in here?!

That's - hah hah I think you mean "dtd" and you're right

Yes. Go and do some serious deeds

Cd 24 and I've finally got a flashing smiley. Wow this is a seriously drawn out cycle!!! Have already dtd 3x this week so I'm little tired thinking that it looks like I've got a while to go before peaking. However, yay!

Lea, anything?

April?

Pear, yay! Maybe you'll reach your peak much quicker this cycle.

Nothing to report here, but no AF. You'd think being at work might be a good distraction but I cannot concentrate... think symptom spotting is worse when I am not running after a toddler!

April - thank you. A bit of a relief for me this morning!! I would be really upset if I didn't at least ovulate this month. I hope I do peak earlier. I have a feeling it will be Friday. Oooooo looks so hopeful for you April! I know what you mean...I find it so hard when I'm on my own with Ds too. The only distraction that works for me is if we're out at friends or on a outing with someone else. I am not looking forward to the 2ww this time. It's never easy is it!!

Yay for the flashing smiley Pear, I bet you'll get a fixed in a day or two. And I'll be checking in for a bfp tomorrow April ????

Great news Pear and April glad AF has stayed away

Great news about your flashing smiley Pear

And yay to no AF April, looking forward to your next test :)

No news from me, don't think I'll be oving, I'm disappointed but not surprised, at least I should get the gyno referral through soon, I will keep DTD as much as I can until then, just in case but think I should stop temping, it's too frustrating! Plus not sure how accurate it is as I can't temp at same time every day. Rant over, I'll still be here cheering everyone else on