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Hi mimi, when was your last AF? Are u still waiting since last cycle? I can't remember.

I've had a slight rise. I'm not sure what to do?

So last few readings are-
36.18 got positive IC opk
36.19 got smiley face on opk and positive IC
36.38
36.41 today

So I'm not sure if this is enough temp rise to ovulate? Usually my temps are in the 50's for ovulation. But it is a first cycle without clomid. Going to have to wait another day now to see if it stays up or goes up further. Any thoughts anyone?? Only dtd once 3 days ago when I got the smiley face. All the other times were at the beginning of cycle when I thought I was going to ovulate. Grrr

Hey Mimi, haven't caved yet! Think I am going to get a FRER tomorrow though as I'm going on a very low calorie (only one meal a day) diet for a month to be wedding ready. So if I do get a BFP I'm going to have to rethink plans! Tomorrow will be 11 DPO so should be fairly accurate. Been having cramps all night - but dunno if that's just my body gearing up for AF.

Argh, hate mixed signals, I would like a clear cut sign please, preferably at the moment conception takes place...

Footy my first chart went up slowly! I'll try & attach a picture for you (never done this before so please bare with) then you can compare?

Ok Footy, hopefully this works!

Haha, very proud of myself over here!

Anyway, my temps went up slow too there. Think it's called a slow riser lol.

Im sure I ov'd because I had the positive OPK, & FF gave me a coverline that was lower than all my LP days. Perhaps yours will rise slow then do a big jump up too!

Thanks busta that quite reassuring. Ah ok so my temps are similar to yours. See I've been temping since April but my first 2 cycles my hormones were crazy and blood test suggested menopause. Hence why they referred me to gynaecologist. They did 2 further tests and hormones were back to normal in June/July but was put on clomid. So I haven't really had a normal month to compare temps to. Clomid makes your bbt high so that's why I thought my temps were too low. So maybe I have ovulated yesterday?

Busta, did u test? Fingers crossed for you.
When are you getting married ? Or is it a wedding you are attending?

Temp still same here.. So been three higher than the dip I had. So I could be about 3dpo. Had cramps last night and in the night which is odd. Feel more anxious this cycle - wish I could fast forward. Find it hard not taking meds for back, seems worse this cycle.

Kate-did AF hit you?
Jem- I hope you are ok. Come back soon
Tee- how are you?
Grads-any weird cravings yet? Weird question but how is your sex drive since? When I was pregnant I had incident on packed commuter train where I woke up having a big "o". I'm not sure what I was dreaming but the people sitting opposite me were staring so I can only imagine it was a very good dream. Oops.. So embarrassing- probably the most embarrassed I've ever been. Hormones were racing

Hey Footy, I think you may have ovulated 3 days ago too - but do you use FF? They will draw you a nice coverline & put a line through the day they think you ovulated, so it can be a bit more reassurance for you?
You can also see other women's charts who are on clomid etc & see what their charts are like & even better you can see charts like your own that ended up in BFP.

My temp dropped this AM, it did this last cycle too. But I've been having cramping since 8 DPO. I'm so confused, but I've already had a little cry. This will be month 12 if AF comes on Tuesday. I'll get a FRER today & test with FMU tomorrow & yes, it is my wedding

Busta - How nice you are getting married have you got everything booked, must be a nice distraction for you. Hope it's not AF for you. Weird you're having cramping at 9dpo if you don't usually. Hoping its implantation cramping. Keep us posted.
Yes I do have FF but I used it back in April and now it doesn't let me view much unless I subscribe to VIP members. It hasn't drawn any lines at all. Let's me input stuff but that's it. Unless I'm doing something wrong.

Not sure why I have cramps tho? If 3dpo. Giving it another day to see if temps still remain similar or go up. Might do an opk today to check. Read that if u stop clomid it may delay ovulation. So still feeling a bit unsure. These cramps feel weird.

actually looking at my chart I think I've confused it because usually I've inputted higher temps at beginning of cycle where the clomid was still probably present ? And I've had 2 positives on cd11/12 and again cd16/17.??
Oh well.. This whole thing is confusing this cycle. Want a new cycle to start. Will see what the temps do later and opk.

Spotting has commenced. Have some light/ medium cramping. This will probably turn into AF tomorrow... Back to square one again!

Cycle 5 to commence. No idea when next AF will be due, sometime between 21-27 ish Sept... depends if I have a long or short (this cycle was short at 30 days). Think I'm going to take a breather on the intensity of focus, as I really would prefer not to have a May/June/July baby... but hey it would be great to get any baby!! So it's a perfect opportunity to try and focus a bit more on other things!!

Good luck on the test busta!

Footy that is quite frustrating. FF gave me a coverline this cycle (which was totally triphasic) but my other tracking app did not... So maybe try a second app, like a second opinion? I also use ovagraph which is a bit less user friendly than FF, but it's kinda my backup tacker...

Hi girls how's it going over here?

Grads how are the bumps?

Nim hope you are okay and getting back in the saddle for the next cycle.

Kate sorry it's not your month, perhaps you'll invoke Sod's law with wanting to avoid summer months

Footy could you be going for double ovulation this cycle? Keep up the DTD and cover all bases

Mimi, pepper, tee, summer how are you doing?

I've been a bit low understatement the last few days. Very weepy and hopeless feeling. Cried in our favourite restaurant last night after a few glasses of wine, then woke up at 3am couldn't sleep and had a big sob in the kitchen

I'm tired and stressed and feeling really at the end of my tether with it - think it's all just built up.

Got to get myself into a better frame of mind, or I'm going to be committed! Then how will I DTD?

So today I'm going to drag my bum out for a swim, make myself a nice lunch, read a good book, pop and see my family - and SMILE.

I can't keep being bloody miserable it's awful!!

Hope you guys are all alright and having a good weekend xxx

Jem - Sod and I are old friends, so let's hope so!!!

Glad you've decided for yourself that something's gotta give! I think your plan for the day sounds terrific!

I am stuck indoors as my 9 year old niece is coming to spend two nights with us tomorrow. Should be great. Taking her to Xscape, so I've got that to be happy with! Just need to tidy away all my work stuff so she has a place to sleep!!! So much to do, so little time!

Hello everybody!

Footy I would definitely count that rise as ovulation! I had some months where the rise wasn't as pronounced. I'm know it's unsettling if it's not at the levels you've had before. I've given up temping now. Gets unbearable.
Jem bless your heart. I couldn't agree more, I hate this cloud of discontent that follows me around. It's horrible feeling like nothing is right or will make me happy until that bun is in the oven! My DS is 4 at the end of this month, he is so ready for a sibling. When I told him about the baby in my twin's tummy, he asked if he could be the brother!
Kate hope you have fun with your niece!
Busta wishing you lots of luck with the FRER!! Hope it's your month after such a long wait.
Lots of nookie going on over here, hubby keeping up so far! Took him out for dinner tonight. He knows I'm after daily DTD this cycle, so when we got through the door he was straight in with his disclaimer 'give me an hour, I'm bloated!' Bless him, he thinks he's going to get attacked every night! We've shipped DS off to nanny so I'm hoping for action tonight & a bonus in the morning! Ov due Tuesday. Hoping for daily until at least Thursday. Acupuncture Monday xx

Unfortunately not a big distraction Footy, it's only a small church wedding - 17 guests - as I've never been one for a big hurrah. As long as the groom & vicar turn up I'll be happy!

I did feel really positive about this cycle... Cramping from 8 DPO up until now, a weird prodding feeling I've not felt before, bloating, feeling hungry then getting really full... But then this morning my temps dropped

I got a FRER today though, so I will test tomorrow (12 DPO & 1 day before AF) I didn't do a PT last month - I hope I still remember how

I'd sign up with a different email address Footy, then you can backlog all your data. I'll do that next cycle as my free VIP membership has ended
Did your temps rise after the positive OPK on CD 11/12 though? I think perhaps you geared up, but the egg wasn't quite ready? It does seem like a very frustrating cycle - just hope it ends in something positive for you!

Sorry AF got you Kate! I was never keen on the idea of a summer baby either - especially August (too hot! & being the youngest in the year) however now I'm not picky at all lol.

Yes Jem, a low mood hung over me today too. It was like spot the non pregnant women today in the mall. I think I'm a magnet for pregnant ladies to show off their bumb. On top of that there is a high chance I'll be starting cycle 12. Tears were shed I often wonder if I'll be here this time next year

I hope your day worked out well though Jem! Hope you managed to SMILE

Didn't see your message Tee!

Thanks for the luck!

I'm very impressed with your DTD schedule! I can't even get every day in the fertile week!

Hoping this works out for you!! If it does I'll be the first to the acupuncturist on CD 1

Cd203dpo?
Sorry Kate for your AF symptoms and pains. Yes I think Sod's law will happen to u! Ha Ha it happened to me with my two boys!
Yes I think I'll try a dif app, or use a dif email address. Hope u have a good time with your niece.

Jem, chin up and sending you a big hug and a bottle of wine
Hope you've had a good day today and that you find a distraction to help lift your spirits. I do feel for you as we all know how it feels and it's not easy month to month. Feels like to me I wasted so much time,money and energy and that it has changed me as a person. Even feel I've neglected my friends in order to dtd with DH or not drink in hope I was or could be pregnant. DH and I really haven't been getting on last few weeks and I do think it's because of it all. Sad really..at a time when u just want to feel the closest to your partner I feel a million miles away.
Trying to think what I can look forward to.. And a distraction. DH and I need to get back what we have lost which means forgetting the dtd until it becomes more natural. Easier said then done..

Busta-good luck tomorrow. I really really hope it's good news for you. Xx yes good thinking about using a dif email. Will Defo try that. Thanks for your help and advice.
I got 3 temps higher (a small rise only) around the first positive opk. But then it dropped for two days very low and now back up for another 3 days. I do think I'm having trouble ovulating. If it stay similar or higher tomorrow then I'll know for sure.

Tee, I'm impressed you are keeping to your sexathon! I'm jealous!! Wish my DH was up for that, would take a lot of stress out of it for me trying to negotiate. Hope it works. Enjoy your evening and morning
Temping is doing my head in, I'm not going to continue with it after this cycle!

Had a hot flushes today a few times! Never before, but that's the withdrawal of clomid I think. I've had cramps all day too.

15 dpo. No AF... yet... Temp crashed this morning by 0.4 degrees... so I'm sure she will rear her ugly head just as my niece gets here!

Not temping next cycle, though I do like the science experiment aspect of it. Going 'off grid' for the next few months with tracking of any kind I think. Will just note when AF arrives.

I never thought this whole thing would get so frustrating/ confusing!!!

Sorry the temps are low Kate. Hope you try to have a nice day with you neice though!

How are your temps this morning Footy?

My temps rose again this AM, so did a FRER - NEG. not even a hint of colour.

12 DPO AF due Tuesday.
However the doctors will be called tomorrow & I'll make an appointment to begin the tests. At least I'll feel like I'm getting somewhere then. If they tell me to wait another 6 months because I'm young I think we'll go private. I just can't keep going on with no answers as to why this isn't happening.

4dpo

Sorry Kate, hoping temps will shoot back up for you. Hope you manage to enjoy time with your niece.

Busta, good sign if you got a rise of temp fingers crossed you will get a BFP before Tuesday. No harm in exaggerating that it's been over a year.
Yes temp went up a bit today and guess what.. FF has drawn up some lines after I inputted the temp. Now got a coverline and ovulation line for when you & Tee thought, so suggests I am 4dpo. Still have a dull tummy ache but nothing else.

Fingers crossed for all you in the TWW I hope to see some more bfps soon

AF has left the building bye bye

I've done a yoga class, had an outdoor swim and going to meet a friend at a local food festival. Feeling fairly zen

Footy know what you mean about putting a strain on the relationship. I've been a nightmare the last week and poor DH doesn't know what to do with me. Now I'm cross with him as he went to the cricket with the boys yesterday, hardly made any contact with me all day and basically drank booze all day. How is this going to help?? Not impressed.

5dpo

Hello everyone, hope you are all well.

Busta-how you doing??

Jem- glad AF has left. Hope he doesn't go cricket in the fertile week for you. Book him up quick!

Temp has dipped today, still above coverline but is lower than past few days. Hoping it will shoot back up. Still gave cramps on and off.

Kate-did AF make an appearance?hope it hasn't ! X

Hie all

cd2 day 1 on clomid

how are you! foot crossing everything for you. TTC is turning out to be hard work. we all started on a high note and it seems everyone is just so worn out. hope we get more bfps soon to boost moral.

jem glad going out and about and hope oh is in a better mood.

busta how are you?? good luck with the doc and hope u get a bfp beforeHie all

cd2 day 1 on clomid

how are you! foot crossing everything for you. TTC is turning out to be hard work. we all started on a high note and it seems everyone is just so worn out. hope we get more bfps soon to boost moral.

jem glad going out and about and hope oh is in a better mood.

busta how are you?? good luck with the doc and hope u get a bfp before

hope everyone is doing just fine

tee Kate parney radders PS jod nim jem foot busta purple HUGS