TTC after miscarriage - May 2020

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I'm CD1 of cycle 2 TTC #1 so thought I'd start a new thread for anybody in the same situation who didn't get their April BFP.

I had a MMC found on a scan at 9.5weeks after seeing HB at 7 weeks 🙁 I had SMM on the 19th March but no luck in my first month and AF got me today. Normal cycles are 28days so I hope to be testing around the 20th May. This month I will be tracking ovulation using CB connected and trying out Preseed for the first time hoping this helps towards my 🌈 but tonight I'll just be having a G&T 💁🏾‍♀️

@SmileyT yay a cycle buddy. When do I normally ovulate that is a question it varied a lot due to suffering from endometriosis. The cycle I fell I got my positive cycle day 14, cycle just there cycle day 12 so I'm going with anywhere between those days for now will see what happens this cycle. How about you? Xx

@HE88 I'm expecting it around CD14 although first post MC AF was CD19 so somewhere between those two for me, I'll start the opks next couple of days x

@SmileyT yay so glad you are feeling less anxious. Such a good position now we have got through that cycle post mc. I’ve got good feelings! And if you guys will get plenty of time together that’s the main thing! X

@SmileyT I'm going to start testing from cycle day 10 as that's what SMEP suggests fingers crossed xx

@SmileyT thank you so much! Honestly been driving myself crazy thinking why haven't I ovulated yet especially as it all happened naturally and I was only just 7 weeks based on LMP! Hopefully if ovulation was possible AF will be just around the corner and we can crack on fresh next month. Obviously a BFP would be amazing but I'm trying not to be too hopeful 😬

@HE88 yeah I'm going to start cheap opks around CD8 when we start BD as I need something to do, and thought at least testing opks early won't mess up the plan. I know it's silly but I know how impatient I am 🙈

@ttcin2020 I know it's easy to say but just try and relax, you've done what you can do this cycle and if AF arrives at least you know your cycle has arrived and it will be an amazing suprise if it's a BFP ❤️🌈

@SmileyT don't see any harm in that will its not silly at all. Xx

You sound like me @smileyt we also use preseed although this month I didn't use it with the applicator as I didn't have time to - don't do it in-front of dh. I've used a few apps but always used fertility friend alongside any other apps. I find it so clear. I used to have a natural cycles prescription but didn't feel I gained more than fertility friend gave me. Well as the sun is out in all its glory I'm sitting outside reading which distracts me and also want to try and knit a blanket. I sound like an old lady! Haha. What vitamins do you take? Hopefully you don't have to wait long for your fertile week. I am considering stopping temping once my apps have confirmed ovulation to relax a bit but don't know if I will regret it.

Morning Ladies,

Little update from me still have a bit of spotting but no AF yet. CD 26. I am feeling positive that my cycle has lengthened though. As it was being really short which wasn't ideal. Hoping AF fully starts in the next couple of days.

@SmileyT I am doing the full works like you this month. I have started temping - I got the bluetooth femometer BBT and I love that it just syncs up 😂😂

Going to do cheap OPKs and then use the last 7 sticks I have saved from my CB advanced around getting hopefully stronger OPKs. Got pre seed too! X

@vp91x glad to hear that you are feeling positive thar your cycle is getting longer. Have you heard of vitex. I’ve been using it to help regulate my cycles while breastfeeding and weaning. Might help with regulating cycles? But it sounds like your cycle is sorting itself out anyway now xx

@Mommybear05 no I haven't heard of that! How have you been getting on with it? How are you today? Xx

@vp91x I discovered it when I was looking into how to bring cycles back when breastfeeding. It’s a supplement you can take to help regulate your cycles and lengthen your luteal phase. I got mine off Amazon. I had no period whilst bf and then I took that and period came back. Can’t be sure that this is definitely the cause as my son started sttn at the same time but I’m still taking it now. And my cycle was 31 days post mc and stuff so I’m not sure if it’s that that’s helping.
Any sign of af today?
I’m good thanks I’m just reading you can ovulate pretty soon after stopping bf so we’re not taking any chances this month! X

@Mommybear05 I will definitely look into it, anything to get my cycles regular but hopefully won't need for much longer!

No sign aside from the tiny bits of spotting every so often, no cramps or anything so odd!

Ah exciting that you can start trying, is your little one still doing well with the weaning? X

Hi ladies , CD1 here so I'm taking my seat on the May bus fingers crossed
For some BFPS this month xxxx

@Donnat89 oh no I mean this in the nicest way but I really didn’t want to see you here. So the line from the other test didn’t get darker? 😔 aw big hugs! We’re in this together like you say 🤞 for some bfps this month. Sending lots of hugs your way xxx

@Mommybear05 no AF has shown up today in full flow too so I'm really not sure if it was a faulty test or I've had a chemical .

I feel gutted as felt like I was
So close ! At least I have these threads to help keep me sane !

Its put me off early testing so much so this cycle the plan is not to test until missed AF , I doubt ol hold out that long but I can try

Me and OH doing SMEP plan this month see how that works ! Xxx

Ah @Donnat89 I am sorry that you are on the May thread. I was following your messages on the other thread and was so hopeful for you. Sending you a big hug. At least its only a few days until you can start trying again xx

@VP91x thanks hun , I was hoping it was a good news month but not to be

I've ordered a femometer kit so going to track ovulation and try the SMEP plan . As
My Periods have been late last 2
Months now and it's not helping so I need to see exactly when I'm ovulating to at least make the 2 week wait a bit easier !

Good luck to everyone this cycle ! I hope to see some BFPS this month! X

@Donnat89 just got to keep positive for this month!

I am using femometer kit too this month. Hopefully it pinpoints OV easily! I've not used the test strips for a full cycle before x

Hey Girls, Im Jumping on this thread like @Donnat89 from the April Thread BFN and Temp drop tells me AF is imminent 👎 so here i am xxx wishing us all some baby dust for May xx

@VP91x I have never used them as always been Like clock work but I've had a few off cycles now and it's making life difficult as I can never say for certain when i ovulated appears can't ever really say if AF is late or not .

I'm hoping by using them it will give me a better idea , will also help us with the SMEP
plan so we will be maximising our chances this cycle .

@Hayleylou89 sorry for the BFN , was hoping you may get a BFP ! Least we are all in this together so let's hope May is a better month for us all

Xxxx

Ah no @Hayleylou89 sorry that it also wasn't your month. But yes, lots of baby dust to us for this month. When is your AF due? Xx

@Donnat89 yes it’s good for you to track your cycles I hope it will ease some of that 2ww anxiety for you.
@Hayleylou89 ah sorry about your negative! I feel like you’ve been waiting forever in this 2ww or is it just me 🙈

Ah yes we’re in this together now. Baby dust to everyone 🤞🌈 xxx

@VP91x @Mommybear05 @Donnat89

I literally feel like its been the longest TWW and still no AF just wish she would come now so i can start a fresh... hopefully by tomorrow 🙏... cd 39 😴

Just looked at all my past cycles and theres just no pattern to them wish i just had an average cycle length... wierdly my shortest cycle was the month before conceiving and we only decided to try and conceive in the sept after our honeymoon

Does anyone know why my cycles might be like this and how i can regulate them? X

2019

Jan - 35
March - 35
May - 38
June - 38
July - 35
Aug - 32
Sept 19 - Feb 20 - Pregnant
March - 39
April TBC ... Currently 38

@VP91 I was tempted to get the femometer, I bought mine before I had the app but not finding them super consistent - you temping orally?

Sorry to see more ladies join for May but we've all got this... I'm throwing everything into this month but also deciding that whatever will be will be. I'd love to get pregnant now but if it doesn't happen that's okay. I don't want to look back on this year and think I didn't appreciate any time with my DP. I have faith that it will happen in time for us all ❤️