Long cyclers we re the last ones standing in the tww and we re not taking it anymore guzzle down your grapefruit juice and pop those b6 pills..short cycle we re coming for you!

[thisisouryrfx18]

Looking for luvely ladies with long cycles who want to swap tips on how to shorten your cycle..doesnt matter how bonkers I ve tried it all !😘

[Aph413]

I'm doing opks 3x a day right now. Trying not to think of the cost. I'll start temping as soon as my ovusense turns up. Fertility friend is suggesting my fertile week is next week so lots of dtd then with the lube. Next cycle I think I'll try the soy too. Hopefully with the ovusense itll work alone. Website says if it doesnt find my ovulation in 180 days I get my money back so its got to be worth it

[thisisouryrfx18]

Thats gd at least u know you can get your money back if you dont detect ovulation. I swear ive spent a fortune the past year on ttc aids its still not got me anywhere! Im quite shocked no other women have joined this thread no offence to you btw your advice has been great never heard of soy or ovusense but I was hoping a gang of us would offer lots of solutions lol

[thisisouryrfx18]

Come on late cyclers dont be shy theres safety in numbers!

[Lilsquish]

Good morning ladies.

Can i join?

Since having my daughter 16 months ago i have been tracking cycles.

They.are.all.over.the.place :-(

Appear to be anything between 45 to 60 days.

Shortest was 37, longest 62.

Arghhh so frustrating.

Currently day 1, last cycle was 43 days.

Any tips to shorten/regulate cycles greatly appreciated!

[Aph413]

So far we've added up using soy isoflavones to bring forward ovulation, vitamin c and iron also seem to work. Are you ttc or just shortening cycles?

[thisisouryrfx18]

Welcome! @Lilsquish soo glad you joined❤ @Aph413 has summed it up really lol we need more tips lol

[Rmad6716]

Hey All,

Can I join please? Currently on CD 47 (ov'd on 12th)

I've been off the pill since jan but only bled once since. This is the first cycle I've ovulated so far 😊. Who knows when AF is due but I'm guessing the 26-27th.

Currently 7DPO - having mild cramping and sore nipples 🙊. I know it's probably normal for this stage in my cycle but it's been around 6 years since I've had a real cycle! Starting to spot every symptom lol.

[thisisouryrfx18]

Welcome! @Rmad6716❤

[thisisouryrfx18]

Right heres my contribution for today and if ur prudeish dnt read lol i know its tmi but ive been told on other threads if you orgasm during af it makes it end quicker lol something to do with the contractions shedding the lining out quicker kind of makes sense.

[Lilsquish]

Looking to ttc this cycle.

Been taking conception vits but thats it.

Anyone else ttc? Do you go all out healthy? No booze etc?

Im trying to be more healthy but finding it hard.

Id read a little into soy iso's but got worried as read that they can stop people ovulating at all.

Going to try cheap internet ov tests this cycle.

Xx

[Aph413]

I've been ttc for 8 months Lilsquish I haven't given up drinking but I didn't drink a lot to begin with. I also try to exercise regularly but thats difficult with my work pattern.
I'm taking plain folic acid, b12 and vitamin d. Monitoring my cervical mucus, using opks both cheap and clearblue ones I got from groupon.
I'm waiting on an ovusense monitor to arrive so I can track my temperature too since my wake up time isn't consistent.
Thinking of adding in iron and vitamin c like thisisouryrfx18 to see if that helps cycle length.

[thisisouryrfx18]

@Lilsquish trying to b more healthy but its hard isnt it? Going to the gym etc I used to only drink when i had af but ive been ttc for long now i just drink the first half of my cycle and dnt drink during the tww.

[Lilsquish]

What quantities of iron n vit c do you take aph?

I hardly drink at all so it prob doesnt affect my ttc anyway lol..

But im a junk food queen!

[Lilsquish]

How long have you been ttc for this?

I was 3 months with first pregnancy (ended in mc)

And 9 months with second x

[FlapJackered]

Can I join - currently on CD44. I am using Natural Cycles which says I ovulated on CD38. I am starting to TTC#1 next cycle so I am not anticipating it to be easy.
Also I have got a thyroid problem which probably doesn't help things.

I am just trying to eat lots of veg and cut down on dairy and bread to try and shorten them. I find it hard to stay off the alcohol at weekends though especially with this weather.

[Aph413]

Welcome FlapJackered
lilsquish I dont use iron and vitamin c yet but I will next cycle.
In other news cycle day 38 and I got my first ever positive opk!
We dtd last night and will again tonight. Can't believe it

[thisisouryrfx18]

@Aph413 thats great ive never had a positive either fx for u !❤ @Lilsquish im the same with junk food I dont smoke so I suppose everbody needs their fix ours is sugar lol ive been ttc on n off for 2yrs now I ve been taking liquid iron thats got 14mg of iron 4mg of B6 and 20mg of vit c but I also take conception vits that contain vit c 80mg and iron 14mg more than what most ppl would need normally but Im prone to becoming anaemic pretty sure I am again from really heavy afs. Welcome @FlapJackered you never know u could be lucky and get pregnant quick soon see eh? 💜

[Aph413]

thisisouryrfx18 I think my issue may have been not testing at the right time and not testing enough. That's why I got these digital ones in bulk so I could check 3x a day starting from 17 days before my shortest logged period. I tried amazon cheapies and would start testing day 10 and then get disheartened or run out. This time I made myself wait.

Do you know if liquid iron is better than just a tablet? I'm going to order a load nore vitamins for next cycle as soon as af turns up.

Also sitting here having eaten 2 microwave pizzas for lunch confirms my place as a junk food junkie. I need to improve my diet.

[Lilsquish]

Woohoo Aph!! Exciting

Welcome flap xx

[thisisouryrfx18]

@Lilsquish soo sorry to hear about ur miscarriage❤

[thisisouryrfx18]

@Aph yh im the same need to test more its just soo consuming thinking bout it all the time uuuggh we gotta do what we gotta do tho so

[Aph413]

lilsquish sorry I missed you mentioned you had a miscarriage, sorry for your loss.

thisisouryr I'm finding the digitals quicker because I don't need to pee in a cup so I can do it at work, pop it in my handbag and check it when it's done. I'm determined no-one will be able to tell me I haven't tried everything if I have to go to the Drs

[thisisouryrfx18]

@Aph413 thats whats worrying me at the min feel like i should be goin to the docs to get bloods done but i keep puttin it off. Its as if in my mind if I go its makjng it real that theres a problem, I know its soo stupid.

[Aph413]

I think it's better to start the ball rolling ti be honest. I think if it comes to it I'll be worried too but I've already managed to convince myself I'm not going to get pregnant without help. If it comes to that I'd want to start sooner because I know I want more than one child if I can

[thisisouryrfx18]

@Aph413 I know the logical part of me agrees with u but I just keep thinking okay i ll try this one last thing then go..oh well going out tomorrow nite gonna try and put this ttc crap out of my head for one night have a couple of drinks(cause i still have af neway)and chill with OH, you got any plans for the weekend.