Sperm Meets Egg #2

[Makingawish]

Here's thread #2! I'll add who I can think off the top of my head for now...

@AllHopeAndNoResults @Carley321 @Skyla01 @tinyole @VenusStarr

Ah ok, that makes sense then. I’m excited now that I got my peak (I think) 😬

@DGirl I would take it as your peak anyway and do the 3 days just in case and then at least you know you’re covered 😊

@Dgirl35 I can’t remember is this your first cycle ttc? And was you on the pill before?
The CD15 is defo darker, any other symptoms? Ewcm? I only ask because when I use that brand of opks I always get a really dark line a few days to a week before my bfp.

I agree with @AllHope at least you’ll have covered all basis if it is your peak!

@Carley321 I’ve been off the pill for about 2 years now and have regular cycles, usually between 29-32 days. I’ve used OPKs before but this cycle is my first time using them religiously and first time using Premom to upload them. This is mine 2nd cycle tracking and actively TTC, last month we just DTD every 2nd day during my fertile window. I agree, I’ll keep using the OPKs and DTD as much as possible so I’m covered. Xx

I use Flo app. Predictions aren't much use but I record symptoms & other info which is useful to keep track. You can also record when you dtd, it's easy to forget otherwise!

@RachRainbow I'm cd13, still blank circle on cb digital. Probably shouldn't have started testing so early! Might skip tomorrow and test again Monday.

I'm really trying banish negative ttc thoughts today! Not so easy as these random thoughts pop in to my mind about 150 times a day. Trying to keep positive thoughts flowing instead!

I’ve got AF pains and feelings today so hopefully she will arrive in a couple of days and I can get onto cycle 2 🤞 at least if she does then it’s defo a shorter cycle than last month so I’m pleased about that

Currently on day 40 with no sign of AF 😭

Hey @Mooey89 do you know when you ovulated? How long are your cycles usually?

How is everyone else getting on? I'm feeling a bit impatient waiting for ovulation. Hope the rest of you are making some kinda progress!

@Mooey89 hey, it’s horrible isn’t it? My cycle last month was 41 days then she came in full force. I think every once in a while we have a weird cycle just to keep us on our toes lol.

But in all seriousness I know how it feels and it feels like regulation is a long way off. Have you been to the dr and do you take any supplements?

@Skyla01 what cycle day are you on?

@AllHopeAndNoResults only cd13 (didn't ovulate until cd26 last month). So probably still have a bit of a wait. Still going to smep it up until then though, all the DTD will help pass the time I guess ;)

@Skyla01 I was going to say you ovulated late last month didn’t you. That’s the attitude to have anyway just keep dtd!!

Hi everyone! Thanks for the app suggestions, I'm going to take a look. CD24 today and my boobs feel heavy. Not as bad as they were when I got my BFP last time (that was the only symptom I had and I was 7 weeks by then) but it's still weird. I don't normally get that with AF. DH says he's going to inspect them for me in a minute

I honestly thought my period was starting early as I had the usual heavy feeling in my lower abdomen yesterday and today, but yesterday could also have been down to a very bad hangover.

Also my nipples feel quite sensitive and tingly again - had to tell DH to leave them alone last night (his balls have obviously got more than "just dregs" in there again). Trying not to symptom spot but this boob thing is definitely weird for me!!

Lots going on - we're away atm and I've been trying to relax!

@AllHopeAndNoResults - congrats on your blood work results. That sounds so so positive!

I'm CD12 over here. Still no high or peak on CBFM. My SMEP plan hasn't been going strictly to plan 😂 we dtd Cd7 then failed to do it again until yesterday (cd11) due to being knackered! Hoping these early sessions in the plan don't matter toooo much as I know I've not O'd yet anyway as CBFM hasn't picked it up and my temp hasn't risen either. Will try and do better from now on and follow the plan!

On a side note, coming away has been a breath of fresh air. I was beginning to feel a bit obsessive about ttc and it was kind of taking the fun out of it. Switching off and just spending time with Dh and DS ha put everything into perspective a bit this week and hoping I can stop getting so worked up over ttc!

@catsandkid I'm increasingly wondering if managing to relax whilst TTC is the key to all of us. But it is really hard to properly track your cycle in a non-obsessive way! I'm glad you are feeling chilled out, try and keep that going forward! I wouldn't worry at all about skipping the start of the plan, it's the DTD around ov which really matters.

@DGirl35 yea I bet that was your peak then. Yes just carry on. You can’t go far wrong I suppose. 😁

I am CD19. Not sure when or if I ovulated but had a smiley on Friday morning. My boobs are hurting today though. So wondering if I’ve ovulated yesterday or gearing up for another round today. I don’t know. I stopped testing when I had a smiley so I’m clueless. Had a few noggles in my tummy Friday evening so maybe then? Oh I don’t bloody know. I’m already obsessing.
I’m kind of hoping the boob thing is ovulation because it’s usually a sign of af for me and I have had it as much as over a week before it’s due 🤦‍♀️

I’m already wishing for next ovulation lol. Oh god!

Hello everyone, looks like everyone is progressing nicely!

I’ve just had 3rd person I know announce their pregnancy this morning so I’ve got a bit of the Sunday blues. I’m 12dpo today, I had some painful pelvic pain last night and my boobs are really sore so AF is coming in the next few days. It seems like it’s going so slowly! Ovia was wrong for me this month it told me to take a pg test today, I did and it was bfn like I thought. They really shouldn’t suggest it I don’t think.

How is everyone else feeling mood wise?

Hi @AllHopeAndNoResults sorry for the BFN, but your results are indicating that your body is moving in the right direction. Hopefully it won't be too long before you get that BFP x

I am literally taking it easy. Feeling relaxed and sleepy today. I am making the most of my day off, as I am back to work tomorrow. I am cd 8 and the cbfm is reading low, indicating that ovulation is probably a good few days away. We have dtd cd 6 and cd 8. I am not going to tell my DH when I get a peak, as I want this to be about us being together, and hopefully a baby will grow from that.

@Carley321 did you have the static smiley on Friday morning? I would probably take Saturday as ovulation day and work from there. Nearly there with dtd! I also get sore boobs around ovulation.

@AllHopeAndNoResults no wonder you are feeling a bit blue. It's ways hard to hear that type of news. I'm feeling quite positive today (for a change), hope I can send some of these vibes your way! I'm trying not to obsess about ttc too much. And finding some patience to help pass the time has helped too. Sorry about your bfn, but your tww will be over soon and you can move forward.

@Carastarchild that sounds like a nice approach. I'm hoping to get a flashing smiley soon too.

@Skyla01 it is upsetting initially isn’t it? Oh well we will all get it one day!
Thanks for the positive vibes 😊 it’s right what you said up thread about it being hard not to obsess when you’re tracking. I feel like it’s taken over my life!

@Carastarchild I agree, seems like everything is going in the right direction. Glad you can relax and take some chill time.

Things I’ve learnt this cycle:

1. Bleed mid cycle does not mean IB all the time
2. Boobs get sore regardless
3. CM is not reliable and yes it is normal for some to gets loads and some to get none
4. There is little time between ovulation cramps and period cramps, it doesn’t necessarily mean implantation, we will get cramps FOREVER!!
5. Very true that PG and PMS symptoms are all the same
6. Googling everything doesn’t make a baby come faster
7. Also google is not your friend, it will tell you you’re pregnant anyway
8. Reading forums and threads about other people’s experiences doesn’t mean the same applies to you
9. Paying so much attention to symptoms can often make you think you are experiencing them.

10. Relax because it’s not a one time chance, after AF we can get right back on it!!!

Yes Friday morning @Skyla01 although I didn’t do one Thursday evening. Dtd going well though. Managed yesterday morning and will try again tonight. Then the one for luck Tuesday.

I’m already feeling impatient. This ttw is such a drag. It’s worse than any other wait lol. I’m already bored of it 🙈.

A bloody good list that @AllHopeAndNoResults very very true too 🤣. It’s all sent to try us and no one will know until af is due. Wouldn’t the world be great if you could just carry in living with no obsessing during the wait!

@AllHopeAndNoResults thank you for the list! I especially like no.10, we just need to keep the faith and keep going! Good luck everyone doing smep- just remember we are maximising our chances this way!

@Carley321 it would be fantastic if we could be oblivious of the wait!

@Skyla01 absolutely agree! We will get there eventually! Perseverance!

Happy Monday everyone! Where is everyone at? I got my first flashing smiley today so feeling good things are moving in the right direction. Positive vibes to us all :)