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Lightening bolts up the ladygarden- Cycle buddies, BFP's due end of May. #thread2,

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LeannieRVN · 02/05/2017 14:15

As promised! Cycles buddies for end of may BFPs Smile
Thought we could post stats and I'll make a list to ref to if you guys like? Put as much or little as you like (or nothing, no pressure!)
Here's mine!
Cycle 3
TTC 1
BFP due 24th-28th (little irregular lately)
Age 40

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LeannieRVN · 14/05/2017 08:55

ThisTime I agree with 1000 that if all your symptoms Point to ov, that's really really likely to be it. I've found the apps to be out the last two months, and my symptoms correlated with opk results. What date did your last AF start?

Don't be scared of symptom spotting here iamchanging, we've all embraced the madness! On a serious note symptom spotting, along with bbt and OPK has really helped me u derstand the my recognise the stages of my cycles, and TTC aside, it's been really interesting and beneficial to my everyday life.

Oh pocket, I really feel for you, we've all been frustrated by our 2ww! I really hoping your colour change isn't AF. Let us know!

Having said that, I've been caught out being over confident. I usually chart and OPK from really early but as Opk's and symptoms and been definite for LH surge on cd16 on the last 2 cycles, I started on the 12th (ish) and didn't record them, or take photos of my Opk's. The firest 2 or 3 days has really faint lines and I didn't think much of it as I was so confident about Oving on cd17. But it's now cd18 and they're snowy white. Whigh means I'm either Oving later, missed it on the sticks (poss caught tail end???), or maybe not going to ov at all. I can't be sure because I was so slack! So annoyed with myself. At my afe (40), I can't afford to waste months.

Also, (TMI alert) I had smelly pink tinged discharge on cd11, 2 days after BD. I washed with saline solution and it cleared up so I'm putting it diwn to a Bout of mild vaginitis...but could that have been ov spotting? Blush sorry!

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pocketfullofsunshine · 14/05/2017 20:25

@Leannie So I spotted a little yesterday and today, and now nothing?
Friday night I had cramps followed by a bit of browny coloured discharge here and there for yesterday and a bit this morning.. but I've checked my pad and nothing. Cramps have stopped too, will soon find out come end of the week now I'm having blood test on Tuesday. Adamant I'm not testing and given hubby my purse so I can't buy any tests hehe.

TheFlame · 15/05/2017 12:25

settling in for the 2 week wait here - surely there must be a better system than this?????

pocketfullofsunshine · 15/05/2017 14:41

Update.. AF got me today.. 19 days late and 46 days in that cycle :(
Hope i finish before holiday on Saturday

1000jobstodo · 15/05/2017 19:41

Oh pocket Sad I'm so sorry! That's so hard on you. You must be exhausted with waiting. Glass of wine and chocolate tonight? Holiday Saturday sounds good!

theflame every day seems like an eternity doesn't it. Whenever someone says 'hasn't this month flown by' I get irrational rage.. I'm going to keep busy by cleaning this month.. Christ knows my house needs a deep clean.

Iamchanging · 16/05/2017 04:53

I'm sorry pocket that's crap.
I've been on holiday for the whole 2WW this time but in a way it's been worse as I've had nothing to distract me from symptom spotting as I lie on the beach! My nipples are still sore but I'm not sure if that's just because I've poked them too much!!!!!

DT2016 · 16/05/2017 06:14

Massive temp dip below cover line this morning at 11dpo so looks like I'm out Sad
Rubbish. Just want AF to arrive now so I can move on to next cycle.

LeannieRVN · 16/05/2017 07:10

I'm so sorry pocket, such a long time for you to have your hopes strung out for. Your holiday really has come along when you need to relax and take some pocket-time. Hopefully AF will be over and you can chill.

Sorry to hear about you through temp dip DT

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pocketfullofsunshine · 16/05/2017 07:19

Thanks so much ladies.
AF is really light so far and only there a little bit if i wipe? Still that weird colour but it had a but of red in it yesterday. Still got to go drs today to find out why im having 46 day cycles or longer.

ThisTime81 · 16/05/2017 08:21

Hopefully you get some resolution with the Dr today and some reassurance over possibilities, waiting and not knowing is always the worst.

Well looks like the witch is here, convinced myself last night it was implantation but alas, onwards and upward to next month and some OPK & temperature tracking to check exact ovulation! May just keep the tech for one more month Halo

pocketfullofsunshine · 16/05/2017 08:24

Thank you thistime , i hope so too!
I convinced myself too that my spotting was implantation.. but doesnt look likely now. Fingers crossed for you for next month x

DT2016 · 16/05/2017 08:58

Good luck with the Dr's today pocket

pocketfullofsunshine · 16/05/2017 09:02

Drs wouldnt do my blood test as AF came in full swing literally minutes after i wrote the last comment. So im still none the wiser now! Just been told they cant do it because of hormone levels etc? Ive to go in if im late again next month and theyll do the test the same day. How ridiculous "/
Not going to know now.

ThisTime81 · 16/05/2017 12:11

Oh pocket how frustrating! Let's enjoy CD1 and get in the Wine, enjoy your holiday!

Binglesplodge · 16/05/2017 12:24

Settling in for the 2ww now, due to test on the 27th assuming I don't cave early!

Not convinced we've done enough this month: only 3 times in the fertile window, and with a 2 day gap in the middle. Less optimistic than last month!

Iamchanging · 16/05/2017 15:27

I think sometimes it doesn't seem to make a difference bingle. We did it every day over my fertile window but still doesn't seem to have worked! Will know for certain on thurs at 14dpo

pocketfullofsunshine · 16/05/2017 18:52

Yeah, gona have plenty of wine and enjoy the week away with hubby and baby boy. Fingers crossed it'll destress me enough to have a sticky bean!! No idea when I'll be ovulating as my cycles are all messed up so ill just go with it.. if i dont have a visit from AF by last week of june ill test frantically until see BFP ill test at the end of june and go from there ;)
Who am i kidding?! Haha

1000jobstodo · 16/05/2017 19:41

Sorry pocket and thistime Sad how irritating and disappointing. Both enjoy your wine tonight, and enjoy your holiday pocket!

Looks like we're going to have updates from a few on here over the next week or so. Good luck every one!

LeannieRVN · 16/05/2017 20:13

How frustrating pocket. Youre certainly deserving of some decent wine and spoiling yourself a bit on holiday.

Looks like I'm in a hormonal muddle too. After the other stange occurences (no LH surge when expected, and pink cf on cd9) AF started yesterday at cd18- 2 weeks early! It's really heavy and painful....went to see Dr, who's sent me for an hcg blood test tomorrow, just to make sure it's not an early mc. Goodness knows what's happening. I quite worried I'm perimenopausal.

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1000jobstodo · 16/05/2017 20:56

Oh no leannie, how confusing! Even if it was worst case scenario and peri-menopause, I don't think it affects fertility until much later on? At least this is the impression I've got. So try not to worry! We tend to have early menopause in my family, so my mum has explained some things to me in the past. The doctor should be able to ease any concerns and I'm sure it's all fine. Really hope it's messed up cycles for you and not an early mc. The test would rule that out wouldn't it?
Let us know how you get on. Sorry it's a confusing time for you!

LeannieRVN · 16/05/2017 22:22

Thank you 1000, that's really eased my mind. I've not wanted to make a fuss about it but I have been feeling very stressed. Whatever happens, there's always another thread to look forward to now! At least I'm definitely synced with pocket and ThisTime for cycle buddies

Good luck to you rent 2ww ers! Keep us updated!

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pocketfullofsunshine · 16/05/2017 23:00

Gosh Leannie im sorry you're in limbo!
I drove myself half insane for my 5ww!
Still driving myself mad now and i dont even know why.
TMI AF is really light and just brown. Im reading this could be down to low progesterone levels? My last period was all brown for the whole of it. Really confusing now :(
Drs wont see me until AF has gone (i think its so they can play catch up after this cyber attack really)

Iamchanging · 18/05/2017 03:58

Hi all, I'm not imagining this am I?!!!

Lightening bolts up the ladygarden- Cycle buddies, BFP's due end of May. #thread2,
ThisTime81 · 18/05/2017 08:35

I can't definitely see a line! Congratulations! Smile

pocketfullofsunshine · 18/05/2017 08:43

No there is defo a line there!
Congratulations hun! How many dpo are you?