Tracking your cycle and possible BFP using RHR - part 2

[Juno231]

Hi ladies,

This is for all of us with heart rate monitors who wish to help each other analyse the RHR patterns throughout our cycles.

Early research shows there's a correlation with increasing RHR and BFPs - so let's try and spot some together!

See attached my current chart - at 10DPO my RHR is at it's all time high this cycle and has not started to decline for AF yet. Fingers crossed!

@Alicespring
@Ltay2
@SmileyT
@Buffalomozzerella
@Moominmiss
@ambs1994
@SarahTTC2020
@popcorndiva
@pippy20
@Mrsi2020
@meb89
@Fran2020
@Willowfalls
@mumof23188

This is a good example of my normal heart rate pattern before ttc.
Any thoughts?

@MrsSam88 My heart rate went down by 1bpm this morning and I still got BFP so it doesn't necessarily mean you're out!

@Ltay2 congratulations on your BFP!
Thanks for your reply, giving me a bit of hope! Ttc is driving me nuts!

@Ltay2 congratulations!! That's such a strong line!!

@2alreadywantanother yes mine seems to flatline a lot!

@Fran2020 how are you today? Hope the pessary has dissolved now!!

Think I may ovulate tomorrow! Had so much EWCM the last couple of days and a 2bpm rise today. Do you all find that your HR rises before or after ovulation?

Still no blinking sign of AF! Test was stark white on Friday and my heart rate has increased by 2 (did have a couple drinks though so that might impact it?!) Don't even feel like AF is coming 🤔 the only time I've ever been late was when I was pregnant back in Nov. Surely a positive would've showed by Friday though?

@Ltay2 congratulations!! Worth the wait for that strong line!! X

Hi everyone, loving looking at all your graphs!

@Ltay2 you were on another thread I was on a few months ago and so exciting to see you get your BFP, congratulations!

@Fran2020 I’ve had to do a couple of pessaries before and had the pinky mucus, never had an issue with it clearing it up so hope all is good with you! Pleased to hear you’re getting through your testing. My day 21 bloods are booked in for 10th, first round of testing so feeling anxious for that. Can’t get a SA for love nor money round here though so still waiting!

@mumof23188 I find I get a rise for ovulation, almost a peak as it’ll fall 1/4 DPO and steadily rises again til AF

@Alicespring that's weird! Do you track ovulation - was it maybe later this cycle?

@Juno231 I only track it through opks as I can't do temps as I work different shifts and there's never a time that's fits all the shifts so I've heard that will make it inaccurate.
I suppose I could've but I had all the signs and my HR did the usual at the time I was expecting. It's all so odd!

@mumof23188 Yep it has gone now thank goodness which mean me and my partner could DTD yesterday as it's now my fertile week! How are you? That's good about all the EWCM!! Which CD are you?

@LS2020 That's reassuring to hear that you had the pinky mucus too! Think it's all sorted now and DTD didn't feel uncomfortable yesterday at all!! That's good you've got some testing arranged too- fingers crossed for it! Hopefully the SA will start up again soon where you are.

@Alicespring Hmmm, when will you test again?

@Fran2020

Thinking maybe tomorrow if no AF 🤔 heart rates at 69 (my usual AF heart rate is less than 64 normally) but again it could be the birthday drinks 😂 also have zero symptoms

@Fran2020 ah brill it’s all gone and you got to DTD! Yes so much EWCM!! No positive OPK yet tho. Annoying! I’m CD13 today. How about you?

@Alicespring definitely test again as may of just been to early!

@Alicespring hmmm interesting!! 😂 did you have a good birthday?

@mumof23188so glad we've been able to DTD! Hopefully will again tomorrow! 😊 I'm CD10 and I got another low on my CBFM today but did get a whole load of EWCM earlier then creamy since. 🤷🏻‍♀️Your lines are getting pretty dark, can't believe it still says low?!

@Fran2020 yeah it was before TTC so tried not to think too hard about what it was at time 😂 if you can’t feel it though it’s a good sign probably only small and should be cleared up - just keep up with the cream for the 3 days. I didn’t the first time and it came back about a week later!
Thank you, more hate bloods so a bit nervous. The SA clinic opened 2 weeks ago but they said they had to work through old list before could take on new but to call tomorrow so hoping they have a spot for us 🤞🏻

@mumof23188 that’s how my OPKs looked last month but I never got another dark line so maybe you got a short surge just after on CD12?

@Fran2020 yes it’s great. Enjoy 😉. We’re going for everyday around ov! How strange! With those tests do you just test once per day? When do you usually ov?

@LS2020 good luck for tomorrow! Hope you get an appointment 🤞

I’ve just got my peak ☺️

Hi everyone( how is everyone?! I’m not sure if any of you remember me but I’m still here still ttc! Lol

Think I’ve missed my peak xx

@Fran2020 it is! It was a good, slightly paying for it today right enough 🙈 although I would've much preferred to get a BFP than have a weekend of partying!

Hi @Mrsi2020 I remember you! How are you doing? Yes looks like you’ve missed it! I think I’ve got my peak this evening. The test Line ended up being darker than the control line. I’m stupidly happy to of caught it 😂

@mumof23188 thank you, glad you finally got your peak! I started using the advanced digital cbs this month and got a peak reading like 2 days in (it’s deffo wrong) and then wouldn’t let me test again for 48 hours so have no idea when mine was again this cycle 🙃

Morning! How is everyone today? CD11 and I got a high reading on my CBFM so should get peak tomorrow. DTD Saturday and will do again today.

@LS2020 Ahh yeah makes sense! 😂 only symptom I had was uncomfortable sex once. I applied the cream once but it felt weird. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Sorry that you hate blood tests, just focus on the fact that it's part of the process. Hope the clinic calls you today so you can arrange an appointment.

@mumof23188 yeah we tend to DTD every day around Ov too. I think I ovulate around CD12/13. That's good you got your peak! Will you be continuing the OPKs today?

@Mrsi2020 Hey! That's annoying, we're you still DTD on those high days?

@Alicespring Awww yeah I bet, I don't really drink but had a few on Friday and paid for it on Saturday. I would much rather not drink anything at all and have a BFP!

@Mrsi2020 yeah looks like it may have been in the morning of the 31st? Are you covered DTD wise?

@mumof23188 same to you - did you manage to DTD in the run up? :)

8DPO today, my bbt chart is looking okay at this point and my RHR is kinda just doing its own thing 😅 (I've marked ovulation on it). Plan is to test on Thursday 🤞

Got my fingers crossed for you @Alicespring !

@Fran2020 ahh good ☺️. Yes think it’s best to just make sure there’s loads up there! I tested again just now now and it’s low again. Does that mean I ovulated yesterday or that I’ve ovulated today? I’ll attach a picture! I’m worrying we’ve not DTD enough!

@Juno231 I have no idea really about BBT all I know is it’s good if it stays high. Your chart looks fab!! Fingers crossed for you ☺️🤞. Don’t feel like we DTD enough really. Only twice before ovulation 😩

@Mrsi2020 yes I remember you!

I'm cd23 now, had a low on opk Saturday and yesterday but I've only been doing 1 a day so maybe missed the peak or it's still to come 🤷🏼‍♀️ do you normally get a few days of low before a high? My first cycle of actually leaving the opk enough minutes to see the lows 🙈
Id be surprised if I had my peak because I usually get loads of ewcm for 2 days and I just had a bit of it Saturday when we dtd

Is it a peak you get at ovulation or a dip in rhr? Mine was up 3 yesterday and dropped 3 today but then again we were up drinking until 6am so it could well be that 🤣