CD35, BFN, OPK neg, no AF, chart all over the place (Agh!)

[Blueberry001]

Hi ladies,

So first month TTC, stopped Microgynon 1st sept so bleeding on graph is withdrawal bleed.

Now I no it can take MONTHS for cycles to settle, but previously when I’ve had a break from the pill (couple of months here and there over the years) my periods always came back at 28-30 days.

I feel like I’m going insane, my chart is all over (temp roughly taken every morning between 6.45am-7.30am so hopefully not too much deviation) but I’ve also been consistently ill this month with colds/coughs the lot that is going round! As it’s also my first month temping I have no comparison...

I never picked up a positive OPK this month but in all honesty I probably missed it, as I wasn’t very good at checking every day and then I was using FMU which I’ve since read isn’t reliable and I should have been testing in afternoon/evening?

Feel like I just want AF to arrive and then I can really start properly tracking!

Sorry for long message, think I just needed to vent at frustrations that I don’t know what’s happening rather than frustrations at not being pregnant yet which I totally don’t expect to be in first month, think it’s just the ‘unknown’! Thank you if you read this far, any experiences shared would be lovely to read! Xxx

I totally sympathise! I have PCOS so I have no idea if I am ovulating, have bought some OPK strips for next month. Cycle day 38, 7 days late on AF but 4 BFN tests this week. No idea what is going on!!!

@Peonies it’s so rubbish isn’t it! Sorry to hear about your PCOS, OPK’s could help. Are you thinking of getting the cheapy amazon ones or the clear blue?

I got the cheapie internet strips and I initially had no idea what I was looking for, but reading lots on here really helped me. Xxx

Blueberry - thanks 😊 I am going to test again tomorrow using FMU if no AF: my boobs are massive and sore and I’ve had some cramps which makes me think AF could be on her way.
Going to read up on OPK use now as I have no idea where to start! What app do you use to track? I use Ovia which is currently showing all ??? As it doesn’t know what to do with my crazy cycle!

As you said, it can take awhile for cycles to regulate - and your body doesn't care if you've previously regulated quickly in the past. Ttc does some mad things to cycles, in particular!!

You had your withdrawal bleed, but I wouldn't say that chart shows ov. You may or may not ov this cycle - both totally normal!!!

@peonies I’ve been using natural cycles as a friend recommended it, and she got pregnant on her second cycle using it and found it very good. Now I’m used to it I’m not sure I could use another!

@physicskate I didn’t think so either, I think the app is just guessing based on average cycle days rather than temp as it’s all so over the place!