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

@2alreadywantanother good that you’ll have someone to go through the full pregnancy with - do you think you’ll do a private early 8-9 week scan?

@mumof23188 dizziness is a good sign! I’ve attached the post - think she was like 14/15dpo when it started to rise.
I’m pretty regular but can be 26-27 days so in theory could still come tomorrow and be in time (last month was 27) but if it’s not here by morning I would consider late. It’s just weird as I don’t feel it approaching at all but then guess I’m not expecting to be pregnant as I’m full of energy today!

Welcome @HopefulHopper - chart is looking good!

@Fran2020 tbh just got sick of spending test money to literally wipe after peeing on test for there to be blood there 😂😭

@LS2020 yeah I understand completely 😔 I've not had a single positive test in the last 14 months. Thank you for sharing that post, it is interesting and gives me hope. I just think my RHR has a complete mind of its own! 😂

@Fran2020 I’m the same. I have to keep telling myself it’s better than having CP losses constantly but just one positive, even if it’s a false one, to make me feel like I’m not completely barren would be nice!
Yeah I’m convinced mines just messing with me as never watched it before and was same every month and the 2 months I start proper tracking they’re all over the place.

Ok now I just want AF to show up. My boobs are absolutely agony and getting like pins and needles, what is this 😭

@LS2020 I agree there, I want to see one positive too so I know my body is working too. Oh yeah definitely! Before TTC, I've never noticed any of these symptoms before my period!! It's so weird how you become so tuned in to your body and notice every single thing! Your bobs feel pins and needles-y?!

@Fran2020 I was on the depo for the longest time so it’s still strange even having periods for me! Honestly swear waiting for AF today is worse than waiting for exam results when I was a teenager 😂 Yeah it was so strange, like a strong tingling sensation and they went really bloated like could feel the skin stretching was so bizarre!

@LS2020 oh really, yeah I bet it was strange! I used to be on the pill for many years but haven't been on it for a few years now. Yeah definitely is worse than waiting for exam results! 😂 anything?! Oooh that sounds interesting!!! Do they look veiny too?

Hi guys cycle day 43 now for me. Flo says I'm late now by them by 6 days. People have suggested just a missed period but I have read other people getting a very late bfp. I'm just little bit worried that I'm just about to have some cocktails for my birthday (26 today) and may or may not be pregnant . Do i just have them anyway?

Happy birthday @ambs1994
Have you tested recently

@LS2020 thanks for the graph! That’s interesting! I’m obsessively looking at my Fitbit today 😂. So if no AF tomorrow will you test or wait until Tuesday? I’m feeling so dizzy and my ears feel very strange, like I’ve been on a plane! Very odd!

@Fran2020 good luck for the morning lovely!

@ambs1994 Happy birthday 🥳. I’d definitely drink! Have you tested since the BFN?

@Fran2020 nothing yet but went for a nap this afternoon and had weird type cramps, almost like I’ve got a huge elevator band round lower tummy and it hurts all around body. Kinda feels like someone’s kicked me. Getting a bit more wet CM tho so think it’s getting closer. I should have planned more things to keep me occupied as it’s all I’ve thought about! No veins or anything, still just slightly sore when touched on the sides.

@mumof23188 me too but no changes yet! I’d like to say I’d wait til Tuesday but I think if it’s not here by lunch, I’ll get tempted as if not here first thing in the morning will deffo be late always comes through when I wake if it’s a 27 day cycle. I’ll probs see what my symptoms are too, if RHR drops and my boobs aren’t sore anymore, I probably won’t bother.

@2alreadywantanother @mumof23188
Not since the other day but will have another test probably this week incase I ovulated late. Should i ring the drs or is it best not mentioning it?

@LS2020 sounds like a good plan for tomorrow. Hopefully nothing shows up 🤞. I just want tomorrow morning here and out the way as I’m sure you do too. I’ve been having hot flashes and a touch of nausea. Was sick just now too. Maybe it’s just a bug?

@ambs1994 yes test again this week just to make sure. It might be worth a call to the gp but I don’t think they do anything unless you’ve missed 3? Not sure tho. That’s just what I’ve read on Mumsnet from others.

@mumof23188 Thank you!!

@LS2020 That all sounds promising! 🤞🏼fingers crossed for you! I know what you mean, it's so hard to keep occupied!

Oh my god!! What is my HR doing?!

@mumof23188 wow

Omg @mumof23188 have you tested this morning?

@Fran2020 RHR dropped to 53 so assume out But still no sign. Boobs are still achey which is v weird. Annoying as now need to move tomorrow’s day 3 bloods!

I should have just tested this morning and put myself out of misery. AF must be on her way looking at my RHR but still no cramps, DTD yesterday to bring her on which always works, boobs are still sore and had heartburn all morning. I’ve got so hopeful and know it’s not going to happen - why do our bodies do this 😞

Morning, how is everyone?

I am approx 12DPO and I took an IC this morning and got a BFN. 😔 I also took a pregnancy test on my CBFM and got a BFP (which would've been expected either way as it only detects HCG from 50 mIU/ml.

This is my RHR today.... it was an even bigger rise when I first got up and has re-adjusted.

@mumof23188 Wow what a big rise!!

@LS2020 That's annoying! How late is AF now? Fingers crossed for you! Wow even needed to move your blood test. Will you tear tomorrow if AF doesn't arrive?

Arrrgh I mean I got a BFN on the CBFM too!!!! No positives here 😔

@Fran2020 wasn’t your bleed only on Saturday though? You wouldn’t get a positive yet in that case so don’t lose hope!
It’s only 1 day late. It realistically could have come first thing this morning but its only once ever been later than that in like 2 years which was Nov last year. I know it’s so annoying, don’t even know when to rebook for as don’t know when day 3 will be now!
Yeah I’ll probably try and hold off til tomorrow if I can but not sure I’ll have the patience 😂

@2alreadywantanother 🙈 I went back to sleep and it dropped one bit still a rise from yesterday!

@LS2020 no because I haven’t got any tests! Will buy some today. Ahh so annoying!! Can you get some tests this morning?

@Fran2020 sorry for BFN! Will you test again tomorrow? Any symptoms?

Here’s my chart! AF due today!

@LS2020 I had the spotting on Friday which was approx 9DPO. I guess I don't know exactly when I ovulated either, I'm just making a guess based on OPKs/ the apps but it varies.
Hmmm very strange! Do you have some tests? No, it's so tricky to know when to book for! 😬 Ring up the doctors and ask for their opinion maybe.

@mumof23188 Thank you- yeah I will chat with my partner but probably chat tomorrow. I have heard bad things about ICs where they don't always show positives or have the sensitivity that they claim to have. I do have an FRER too but don't want to waste it. Just same symptoms as before really. How about you?

@mumof23188 argh no, do you have any OPKs? I have some tests I’m just trying to hold out because I’m scared they’ll be negative 🙈 fx for you, I’m so excited for you!!

@Fran2020 it could still be a bit early - are you due on Wednesday? I agree with ICs never got a result on them nor on the OPKs so stopped using. 50mlU is super high testing level too. I know what you mean on FRER I used mine a month or two ago and was so annoyed as was a month where I had this but it literally arrived as I wiped after using it so that’s why I said I wouldn’t test this am 😂 honestly think my body hates me, just opened fridge and the smell has just made me heave.. why does it do this. I’ve also had definite period poops and that’s not brought it on either 🤔

@Fran2020 agreed! I used IC with my last baby and had nothing on an IC but blazing positive on a FRER. I also didn’t my get my positive with him til 13dpo on the FRER. Same really, headache, a bit dizzy, popping ears and now nausea! Was sick last night. No cramps or anything which is strange. I told myself I’d test today if I didn’t have a drop in HR!

@LS2020 nope 😩 nothing! I’ve had a good root around in my drawer and it’s empty! I’m mega scared to test because everything is so positive this time. My HR has never been this high when not pregnant! Ohh I bet, would rather see a BFN or just wait for AF? It’s so tough isn’t it!! I think if I were you I’d test! I just like to know for definite!