First time TTC - thread 6

[bassetmum]

Well thats another thread full of our comings and goings.

My details again
29
Cycle 6
Cd25

[bassetmum]

Well I think I am out. TMI alert - been to the loo and there has been a slight pinky/peachy bit on the tissue. Will wait and see although I may have to take some paracetamol for these cramps they are starting to get annoying.

[wishfulthinking21]

So I have a question and I'm wondering if anyone can help. How accurate are OPK's? Clue app tells me fw doesn't start till Friday however done a clear blue opk this morning and got a flashy face so I guess my question is will this be accurate? Ta much

[Eva30]

Good luck yellow, is AF due Sat?
Nooooo basset - really hope you're not out
wishful are they the ones which change to static when you're at peak? The flashing will mean you're in the run up to fertile window but the flashing can go on for a while (like a week) so your Clue app could still be correct. What cycle day are you? What cycle are you on? Is this your first cycle doing opks?

[wishfulthinking21]

Yeah Eva that's the ones. I'm on cd 15 and my cycle apparently averages 36 days (its ranged from 28 - 39 days since stopping pill). I used OPK's when I first came off the pill but then stopped. Starting them again this month as I'm now at cycle 9 of ttc

[yellowfrontdoor]

Wishful my app was an entire week out, I found out by using opks. I ovulated a week before the app said I was going to! I also have longer cycles, 39 being my average.

Eva due according to useless app! on the 21st, but testing on Saturday because I can't hang on past then!

Bassett... possibly implantation? Fx.

[wishfulthinking21]

Yellow I'm going to test everyday and keep a note of it. So glad I bought OPK's this month

[bassetmum]

I think I'm out . Cycle 7 here we go.

Wishful i think you can have a few days of flashing smilies.

[Eva30]

wishful yeah that sounds like the best idea - hope you get your static soon.
yellow haha you're definitely like me, I have got a serious addiction!
basset I'm so sorry I'll be joining you today or tomorrow - massive temp drop this morning.

[harryandharry]

Hello!

30
Cycle #3
CD 29 (1 day late)
DPO 14 (estimate)

Negative HPT today.

[Kaydee2017]

The wine was thoroughly enjoyed Eva though think I may take a leaf out of pyjamas book & at least cut down the test of this cycle?

Fx for yellow & Eva!!

So sorry basset has she showed up in full force?

Hi Harry! Fx for you too - you're not out until she shows!!

[bassetmum]

Hi harry.

Yup she was shown her ugly mug full force today. Tmi but af is very clotty and a lot heavier than it has been since I came off the pill. Can't help but wonder if it was a cp I've missed. Oh well onwards and upwards.

Oh no eva. I was hoping one of us would get our bfp this month.

[Pyjamas81]

So sorry basset - take care of yourself 💐

And sorry to hear about temp drop Eva - it's always a let down, esp after seeing the damn thing climb for a while. I hope it's not AF, but if it is, make sure you treat yourself.

Dtd again last night so we're on track - taking a break until FW starts on Friday then it's back to every other day for a week. Still not temping or using opks and I feel so much more relaxed! Even though it feels like I'm coming down with a cold 🤧☹️ I must battle through!!

[Piehunter]

Sorry Eva and basset disappointed on your behalf!

pj's I did this month with no opks and it was good, my ovulation can be all over the place though so not sure if I can keep it up long term but good for a break! Good job on the EOD, it takes commitment especially when you're like.. This... Again? Can't wait til I can go back to sex only when I want it not cos I know I need to...ergh!

[Blissfulignorance]

Hello all, sorry to Eva and basset 💐💐

Welcome newbies.

Pj I'm so pleased you've settled things with DH I hope it stays that way for a while.
I know the feeling though my DH and I have had very similar arguments. Luckily he's seen sense and apologised before any real damage is done.

So I've started with the opks nothing yet but not expecting it. Had my smear today and the nurse was lovely. She said the doctors at my surgery will have no issue with doing bloods for me now. So I've booked an appointment

Eating chocolate and bread today as I'm a little crampy after my fanjo invasion.

[Kaydee2017]

Really really hoping the more relaxed approach works for you both pyjamas & pie

Fx you get into the swing of OPKs soon too bliss!!

I'm CD7 now & bored of waiting for FW, just be Saturday already please??

[Zohz123]

I'm out. AF has arrived and usually stays for 10 days! Work with kids and just want one of my own!!

[blanketfort]

So sorry for all the af's rearing her ugly head!

I'm currently in FW but suffering from a kidney infection 😭

Really want to battle through as don't particularly want to miss out on a month ttc but on the other hand feel like utter crap

[Eva30]

Ugh basset and zohz

I rang my Gp to book an appointment today and the Dr who I've been to previously has left so now I'm going to see a male GP on Monday - not sure how I feel about that. Surely if I just keep going they will eventually do something!😆

[JeNeBaguetteRien]

My GP is male Eva and was very good. Referred me for day 1-3 tests and day 21 tests, and then again 2 months later as results were borderline. (Waiting for 2nd set of results and have been referred to NHS infertility clinic but the wait is long so have booked private appointment next week). GP also referred DH for sperm analysis.
Go with an open mind but don't be fobbed off. I told GP I was tracking cycles, using OPKs, both taking relevant vitamins, healthy lifestyle etc.

I can feel AF coming now bang on time, the spotting has started so my Valentine's wine has all been consumed. I don't know if it will happen without some help, just going to await the clinic appointment next week and take things from there.

I will read thread properly at weekend, have just skimmed but sorry AF got a lot of us, glad PJs and Mr PJs have made up, and hoping for a BFP for someone soon.

[Eva30]

jene that's really helpful, thank you - I needed an idea of what tests to ask for/ they might suggest. I looked on my gp website and says he specialised in family planning so that's a bonus. Sorry af is on the way I know that feeling of feeling like it'll never happen naturally. When do you get 2nd set of results? How long is the wait? So have you paid privately?

[Kaydee2017]

Zohz

Blanket that sounds terrible well done for even contemplating DTD with that!!

JeNe hope your appointment next week is helpful & you get a plan for going forward or even better that AF stays away & Sod's law is invoked after you've booked your private appointment!

And good look with your GP Eva, one who specialises in family planning sounds good! Fx!

[JeNeBaguetteRien]

Eva I've had the day 1-3 FSH and day 21 progesterone tests twice and DH's SA on NHS. Should have results today.
However the wait to see a consultant is so long that I've paid for AMH test (ovarian reserve) and for a private consultation next week because if things are bad I'd rather know - I'm nearly 37. The private clinic have told me to bring NHS results along to the consultation.
Good luck, it's promising that the GP has an interest in family planning.

[Pyjamas81]

Hello everyone from sick bed - have a proper case of the woman flu 😷! I always feel guilty about missing work (even though I've only had one other sick day in the last year), but sod it, going isn't going to get me better. FW starts tomorrow - hope I'm better then! Sorry you're poorly as well blanket!

Sorry AF got you zohz 💐

Hope GP appts/tests go well for everyone having them

[Piehunter]

zohz sorry AF got you

pj's and blanket hope you're both feeling better soon, soo much lurgy going around!

baguette hope that the clinic appt is helpful and things start moving forward.

eva fx gp is useful and as much as that- nice!! Nothing like coming out of an appt feeling fobbed off/silly.

I'm more convinced that the very uncomfortable ovarian cysts that I've had cause me pain around ov the last 3 months aren't helping my fertility... I have a drs appt booked (actually for something else but that should be sorted in a couple of minutes) by which point I'll be in cycle 9 and I'm hoping with something obviously going on they might entertain looking into it. As much as anything it's very difficult to dtd when it feels like I'm being stabbed in the ovary! On the plus side the tww is much easier when you've stopped thinking this month will be the month!

[florafoxtrot]

Good morning ladies. Sorry Basset, Eva and Zohr and any others that AF got. Hope she's not being too much of a cow.

Sorry to hear you're not well PJs but sometimes a day off can work wonders to just give your body a chance to fight the bug and then you'll be all set for FW!

Good luck to those heading to the docs, be interested to hear how you get on.

I'm on CD12 and got a flashing smiley this morning, hoping I don't have 10+ days of those again like last month as it was quite the struggle! Also going for my second session of reflexology tonight and still off the caffeine! Definitely at the stage of trying everything and hoping for the best.