TTC Baby number 1 - Looking for buddies #2

[Katie1109]

Hi girls, started new thread because the old one is running out.
Tag anyone I have forgotten:
@Gigi318
@Hewie30
@Raizelrea
@claireb707
@flossy12
@Nicecupofcoco

@Makeafamily19

@Hewie30 they were sooooo mild. The most uncrampy cramps. Definitely more like twinges. It sort of felt like pulling or stretching. Not like a dull cramp. But we shall see, shan't we 🤞🏻 And I am so disappointed that there isn't a poppy seed emoji. Not even a dot!! But there we are!
Well, AF is due on 23rd and I do want to test then. I'd be 15DPO. Or maybe 22nd at 14DPO - what do you think??
Nope. Pasta is life. I just can't trust people that don't eat carbs 🤣 Masochists!
Woohoo 34 day cycle is normal chick, wooohooo this is amazing. Let's hope that happens. Or maybe it could be the stress of TTC?? Either way, this relaxes approach is great. Well, I wouldn't worry - because as long as you get some little swimmers within 24 hours you're good 🙌🏻 just make sure you enjoy it and relax. Yayyy it seems like your cycle is really calming woohoo!

Forgot to update you, as expected BFN x oh well, at least I know for sure now x

@Katie1109 arghhh! That really is frustrating. So sorry chick. So is this now CD1? Hard to know when to count it!

No it started on Monday, so it’s CD3 today for me x ahh I don’t even know why I bothered testing x I’ll go for a run to blow off some steam x

@Katie1109 atta gal. Nothing a good run can't fix. Always makes me feel better - and more energised. Plus, CD3 means you're just closer to O again. Girl, you've got this 💖

Confused.com here again.

Cd9, opk negative (ovulated cd10 last month), but have now had light spotting for 3 days which I've never normally had before around ovulation and now I've got what feels like period pains. What is going on?

Temps don't indicate ovulation either 😩

Sorry to hear that @Katie1109 😢

@claireb707 could it be from DTD? I had very light spotting for a day a couple of days after DTD last month and month before. Never had it before but it can cause it. Other than that I'm not sure! I know some women get ovulation spotting but as you say it doesn't seem like you've ovulated yet.

@claireb707 oh goodness me, girl - lord knows! I'm rubbish at BBT, but does that drop and then increase mean anything? Maybe peak will be tomorrow?? It is climbing? What kind of OPKs are you using. I don't do either but I just say as long as you're DTD regularly and aiming for the middle of cycle, so CD15 of 30 day cycle or CD12 of 24/26, you'll be covered. If all else fails, just DTD. That's how it was done in the olden days and families of 5/6/7 were the norm 🙊😂 back to basics sounds so appealing to me 💖💖💖

@Makeafamily19 good call chick. I once had spotting after DTD. I think I got scratched somehow 😂🙈

It could be but what about the period type pain? I've never bled after dtd before.
Using wandfo cheapies from Amazon and cb digital opks - not even a hint of smiley flashing or otherwise.

Hello all! Why hello there @Gigi318 ☺️
First time TTC, first cycle, been using CB OPKs and the Clue app (which I really rate BTW!). Just here because it's nice to being going through it with other people!!!

@claireb707 could you have already O, babe?? Hmm. Or I would believe you are O or about to as I usually get cramps from O too. So maybe this is your body just adjusting?? Keep DTD just in case! Maybe your LH levels are low??? Wow, you can tell I am the least bit scientific 😂🙈

@Lizziedu49 well hello there chick, and welcome! This is my fave thread. My OG one 🙊 the ladies here are lovely! So exciting. What CD/OPK are you again?

@claireb707 I never have either till last month but we DTD straight after my period finished so maybe that's why as could be old blood hanging around that was then agitated??? Who knows! Not sure about the pain, but maybe we are just more conscious of any pains or twinges when TTC. Is it bad enough for painkillers?
Here is my first BBT chart from last month, though people's charts can very so much it's hard to compare!

Fingers crossed @Gigi318 really hoping my body is adjusting positively.

That is a possibility I guess too@Makeafamily19
This is last months

@Makeafamily19 literally I have idea what I'm talking about but because your peak looks as if it happened right at the end of your FW, maybe Claire's is tomorrow then?

@claireb707 you've still got tomorrow and those FW could be completely wrong and may adjust by the end of the month. I'd keep DTD just to be sure. What's going on with CM atm? Is it watery??

Er pass, I've not been checking cm 😂

So from what I've read about charting (though as I said it can vary), you have a sharp temp spike which indicates ovulation. Then your temps should remain higher (above a cover line, my app did this for me lol), my temp then dropped dramatically the day AF started. If you are PG then they remain high. So I knew I was out the morning my temp dropped despite AF not coming till the afternoon.
Things can make it inaccurate though, as you have to temp at the same time, just after you wake up after prolonged sleep. If you are ill, wake at different times, have the heating on etc it can affect it. It definitely is a challenge!

I don't think you've ovulated yet @claireb707 though you won't know till you temp a few more days probably. Just have to go with it and see what happens and DTD as much as possible so you're covered like @Gigi318 says 😊

My husband has a bad cold and still DTD last night 😂 he's as committed as me that's for sure!

@claireb707 I always find CM a real good indicator. Always wet and watery when before and during O. Then goes dry and creamy right after O done. So if you're feeling wetter (soz) then could be O!

Maybe I need to start rummaging as well as temping and opks then 😂😂

Honestly you'd never guess I was a 40 year old scientist 😂😂I'm useless at this sort of stuff

@Gigi318 I'm on CD 25, 11 DPO ☺️

@claireb707 no way, you're a scientist????? Hats off to you babe. I've just always been really aware of my cycle as not been on BC for years and used to keep an eye on CM so not to DTD then 🤣 it should be something like.... dry after AF then starts to get creamier, then watery/slippery/more wet on run up to O. On O day or just before its then like egg white consistency (EWCM) or sticky and stretchy. Theennnn it dries up again or goes creamy/cloudy colour post O! And can stop again before AF 😅 AND BREATHE. Sorry if you already know this 😂😂😂

@Lizziedu49 oh yes!!!! So close to testing now. But if this is your first month off of BC it could also be a long one!

@gigi318 Oooo that sounds good!! Another friend I made on here got her positive tonight and she had those exact symptoms! Not trying to get your hopes up or nothing 😜. Oh nooo! How dare they?! They don't have a pea either 😂.
Yeah it definitely sounds it which is good! Thats calmed me down a lot!
Yeah this is true! Hopefully that one time will work 🤞🤞