Dec/Jan Bus - Testing New Year

[Beau2019]

Hi ladiessss.

I thought about having some time away from MN but you get so much support here (and I need it at the moment!) so I thought I'd start a new thread for all those who are due to test end December/NY time.

TTC#2 (first baby)
28yo
Cycle #4
Short LP (boo)
Chemical in October
AF due 30th December

So I had my implant out a few months ago, since then my cycles have been VERY short but regular (23-24 days). My luteal phase is very short 8-9 days which I think is what causing me issues. I conceived very quickly 3 years ago with typical 28-29 day cycles and I didn't track a thing (only CM). Last month got my positive OPK CD14. I'm not sure if I am going to track ovulation this month...

AF due 30th based on a 25 day cycle

@clolo WHEN i ovulate, i ovulate Late too. Usially around CD17-19.
My consultants written on my forms for the (progesterone blood test CD 21) to be done CD19-22. It's just to give them an idea of your levels. She also told me that if day 21 falls on a weekend for example to do them the next working day. So don't stress if it is a weekend or bank holiday but do it as close as you can to CD21 🙂 You can always speak to your GP/consultant about your concerns about late ovulation and the Blood tests CD21 and see what they say. I think it's just across the board as always being CD21 as that's on average halfway through the Luteal Phase for most people except us haha. I'm sure someone else will be along to answer your question better then I have. X

Hi ladies, new joiner here.

TTC #1
Cycle 8
CD 4
A/F due mid- Jan according to Flo. Cycles have been a bit weird- anything from 31 to 40 days, which has meant far too many months of getting my hopes up, only for AF to sneak up at the last minute!

Anyway, wishing you all a happy hump day!

@Talcott2007 we’ve not found it too unsexy so far. Probably because my libido is through the roof since coming of the pill haha

Hiya! Joining too!

TTC #1
Cycle 2
CD 8
Testing Jan 3, AF due Jan 2
Late 20s

Going to try and use OPKs diligently this time around, as I suspect I ovulated later than my apps estimated last cycle and don't want to miss the boat this time around.

Good luck to all and hope we get a big batch of BFPs this thread! 😊

Just done an OPK and my instinct was right yesterday; I've got a smiley face and I'm ovulating!

5-6 days earlier than expected but I had a feeling the chemical last month might have messed with my cycle a bit. Either way I'm back in the two week wait... good luck everyone xx

@MotherofKitties that's great news!!! Don't give up dtd just yet, keep at it for a few more days!!! I had my static smiley yesterday and today too so we're likely be testing the same time 😊 best of luck kitties!

@Snowberry4 Thank you, and I will! Good luck to you too! Xx

Good luck @MotherofKitties and @Snowberry4!

I'm having a confusing time with the opks - had a strong-ish line yesterday morning (not peak) but since then absolutely nothing. No pains or EWCM so I don't think I've ovulated. Anyone else had this?

For CB OPKs how many days before ovulation do you start testing?

Hi @MrsERH normally CD8 and then if you do ovulate early you won't miss it. Test everyday until you get peak.

I found this website really helpful and it also has different ttc intercourse timings too.

www.countdowntopregnancy.com/tools/ovulation_calculator.php

www.countdowntopregnancy.com/tools/intercourse_timing_calculator.php

@Snowberry4 - aghrgrhrgrh that’s today. Will start in the morning 👍🏻

@MrsERH I know with the Sperm meets egg plan they ask you to start CD8, and it's what iv always done so you should be ok even if you start tomorrow. Im sure many others start checking with opk's earlier or Later. Wishing you luck MrsERH 😊

@clolo i think the day21 test needs to be done 7 days before your AF is due. Its called 21 day test based on the average 28 day cycle. So if u go on day 21 when you have a longer cycle results will say your progesterone is low cos u tested too early.

Have you gone through your Gp? Where they happy to test without it being a year of TTC. Im on cycle 7 not been to doctors yet didnt think they would test so be interested to know xx

@clolo i find verywellfamily and healthline websites really helpful I'll attach the links,
Iv been having day 21 blood tests each month to see if I'm responding to fertility drugs and tomorrow I'll be going for one too (althoughy ill be on CD22) but It's a small price to pay for reassurance!!
Do you have an appointment with gp scheduled to discuss your results and where you go from here?

www.verywellfamily.com/day-3-fsh-levels-test-1960172

www.healthline.com/health/lh-blood-test#lh

How's everyone else getting on this cycle??

My TWW has already begun, Christmas is proving to be a kind and welcoming distraction for now 🤫 !!

Have any of you ladies got anything nice planned or booked to keep you calm and distracted during yours?

Any news @Flossie333 ??

Sending everyone positive thoughts x

@Snowberry4

Things have been okay so far! CD 12 for me and I got a very meh OPK reading this afternoon, so not sure I'm ovulating when my apps think I am. Also not getting that egg white mucus/awesome skin I typically experience around ovulation, so we're just planning on a week or doing it like bunnies to cover our bases.

How are you faring so far? 😊

@Snowberry4 👋🏼- your TWW has come at a great time! Crossing everything for you.

I saw my doctor and had a scan which appeared to show a lot of follicles on both ovaries. The woman doing the scan mentioned that she didn't think that they were polycystic but than someone else might say they were..... so I am not sure I am any wiser than I was before. I'm going to see my GP about the results this week so let's see! Xxxxx

Sounds like a plan @cerios156!! No idea if iv ovulated, although opk showed positive they are not as reliable for women with PCOS so im currently sitting in a line at phlebotomy clinic to have cd21 progestrone level check and confirm, so fingers crossed I'll find out by end of the week :) keeping positive and trying to be optimistic as tis' the season for miracles and all haha! 🎄🎁❄👶

@Flossie333 hopeful your GP can shed some light! Well done for going though! You feeling alright about it? X x

Hey ladies i haven't posted in a while. I have enjoyed taking a step back this month. We are following SMEP and im feeling really good. Not sure when i ovulated but CD 17 now. I am away when AF is due. Some time the end of December so i will not be testing until i am home around the 4th january.
Hopefully a late xmas present and early Bday present. How is everyone?

@Snowberry4 yes I think so 😘- although I am so used to being in control of things, and so it's a real adjustment to feel very out of control on this.

I have no idea if I am ovulating and so I have been temping this cycle to track things. Do you temp? Would be so interested to hear your experience if you have- so far mine has ranged from 35.92-36.17 in my follicular phase. According to my app I am due to ovulate this weekend (and this morning I had my first flashing smiley on my OPK) so fingers crossed I see that rise in temp at the weekend!! Xxx

@Flossie333 I'm the same way - not being able to really control my bodily functions is unnerving. I've found myself looking at my belly and pelvis and just marveling that I have no idea what's going on in there lol.

Will be interesting to see if you temping proves successful. I’m trying to do every day (including weekends) this month to see if it helps.

@cerios156 seriously!!! And we live in such an 'instant' world so it's so frustrating not being able to get an answer/explanation quick on this!

@MrsERH yes I'm v curious although if it doesn't rise at the weekend that will put me in a bad mood ha. Do you temp?

Xxxx