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

@mumof23188 just have a pee on some paper to feel better 😂
I think I’d almost rather wait for AF because it hurts so much seeing a BFN and I still don’t tend to believe it until AF arrives so I just end up sad but googling what’s the latest you can get a BFP! I’m deffo too scared to know the answer now as even tho no strong signs, I feel hopeful which is not good as know it’s gonna feel worse when it comes.

@LS2020 😂😂 haha I might have to! I need to pee on something. I’m so nervous!!!

Ahh I’m so sorry, it’s so tough isn’t it. How long have you been TTC? It’s such a cruel game. How are your boob today? Still sore? Mine are sore but only if I squeeze them which of course I keep doing 😂

@mumof23188 oh bless you, hope you can get to shops soon!

Not sure which cycle it is - maybe 14? It was a year in July but I have short cycles. Haha omg same, keep thinking god they hurt with no irony that I’m squeezing them every 5 mins. They are super tender tho and I used to always get really sore around AF but it stopped about 5 months ago but it always went the day of AF so I’m convinced it’s a sign now they still hurt. Have to hold them going downstairs, even with a bra on!

Just checking in with you girls. Still hoping for some BFPs this week from some of you! Am keeping a close eye on the thread today as we'll probably need a thread 3 before the end of today :)

CD8 here so nothing fun to report right now! BD CD5 and CD7 but will give OH a break until CD10 now I think lol. I did have EWCM yesterday so am hoping for a CD12 ovulation this cycle as that would be Friday and perfect as we're away for the weekend! We'll be staying at friend's house in Norfolk Fri/Sat and then out in-laws on Sun/Mon so don't want to have to worry about BD then...

@ls2020 yeah I'm 15dpo and had the dreaded pre AF drop so expecting it today at some point, been very wet for a couple days.
Not sure if I should even get my RHR checked out? 54 seems very low 🙈 and when you look online it should be 60-100. I'm most definitely not an athlete

@SarahTTC2020 ah I'm sorry it dropped! Hopefully it's just fluctuation. When would you be expecting AF? I'd love to have an RHR as low as yours! If I lay off the booze mine drops to 58/59 but I really do need to work on my fitness and get it down to that level on a more stable basis lol.

@Juno231 it's dropped 3 so don't think it's a fluctuation and based on other cycles AF either turns up 14 or 15dpo so expect it by the end of the day! Takes me back up to 38 day cycle which is disappointing after last cycles 31... Knew it was too good to expect shorter ones 😭

4 months in properly TTC and only 3 cycles. Just hitting me that I'm a third of the way through before going to the gp for the 'ive been trying a year' conversation so I need to step up the weight loss because that's the first thing they'll say

@LS2020 still not managed to go! Waiting on my little one finishing his nap then we can head out. I’ve convinced myself it will be a BFN!! 😂😂 haha me too. They sound super sore if you’re having to hold them. Mine just feel a bit tingly and hurt when I squeeze them. Anything can be a sign in the TWW can’t it 😩. Do you usually get cramps or anything before AF?

@Juno231 Hi ☺️ Yes think we will need a new one! Fingers crossed for you, that sounds like it would work out ideally for you! That weekend sounds fun but yes would be a bit awkward getting down to it at friends or in laws 😂. Hope ov is here before Friday for you!

@SarahTTC2020 sorry 😩 it’s so hard when you see the dreaded drop. I think your heart rate is perfect. Means you are nice and healthy. Mine sits around 59-60 around AF time. Are your cycles usually around 38 days? So frustrating for you 😭

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/conception/3998010-Tracking-your-cycle-and-possible-BFP-using-RHR-part-3?watched=1

Here's for when this thread has finished! Let's make sure it reaches 1000 first though or I won't be able to sleep at night lol

Thanks for the new thread @Juno231! My raise in RHR last month didn’t result in a BFP so interesting to see it this month! X

@SarahTTC2020 I’m 53 so don’t worry! Im a mediocre runner tho so think it just means you’re healthy 😂 tho my Cardo fitness is ‘fair’, I’ve just tipped into it today!!
Same been quite wet and going to check but nothing yet.
Yes I normally get rolling cramps and pretty obvious AF ones but been having more immediate stabbing pains this time and no ‘normal’ cramps yet. Honestly feeling more impatient as the day goes on!!

@Juno231 thanks for thread 3! Can’t believe this is 1000 comments long already

Sorry to hear that @Littlebee1990 how’s it looking this month?

@LS2020 same, I hate the multiple loo trips to see if it's here yet 😔 no cramps yet

@Juno231 thanks for setting up 😘

Thanks ladies 😊

@Littlebee1990 sorry to hear that LB - whereabouts in your cycle are you now?

Thanks for setting up the next one @Juno231 💕
I'm CD23 today not sure of my dpo as my OPKs were shit this month and my RHR is so weird - my whole cycle it hasn't risen higher than the start of my last AF and I'm a good 3bpm down on average this month 🤔 I've had a couple of peaks on my LH strips but my RHR has dropped on those days rather than risen...
Think I'll be buying a BBT for next cycle.
Has anyone else had this happen before?

@SarahTTC2020 still nothing and my boobs are on fire - this is officially the worst cycle 😭 can’t get hold of GP to cancel tomorrow’s bloods either!

@mrswilso some people have dips for O so could be that? My RHR is much lower this month.. so much so that it’s improved my cardio health 😂

@LS2020 I think I'm due on Thursday this month as my luteal phase is usually 14 days. Yeah I really don't want to take the FRER and wipe to see AF- that would suck!! I do exactly the same, so many things are definitely in my head!! 😂

@mumof23188 That's really interestingly hear about your past experience with ICs. I'm thinking I will see if I have any of my usual pre AF spotting in the next couple of days. That's lots of symptoms for you so fingers crossed!

@Juno231 thanks for the new thread! 😊 that's good about the EWCM!

@LS2020 me neither, fed up now and just want to go and have a nap rather than work!

What do you think ladies? I will have a read through and reply. I’ve just got back and just tested!

@mumof23188 I think I can see something.

How many dpo are you? When is your af due?

@Moominmiss AF due today! Approx 14dpo!

Well I’m pretty sure I can see a squinter there. I would think in a couple of days you should get a decent line if this is your bfp!

I mean you might have only implanted a couple of days ago which would explain not getting a clear line yet 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

@Moominmiss thank you! 🤞. On my graph it does look like possible implantation a couple of days ago? Nausea has started since yesterday and dizzy!

My general RHR seems so much lower than everyone else’s on here.. should I be worried!? I’ve not noticed any trends tbh.. my RHR raised lots and didn’t go down until a few days after AF arrived! It also didn’t peak when I got my BFP and then didn’t change much when I had the misscarriage.. bit worried it’s really low generally compared to other people’s?! I’m 30, fairly active (walk or run 5 times a week) but I’m probably a stone heavier than I’d want to be...

not sure if this thread is still active but i’m 6dpo and it’s been rising. it has never gone this high before so i’m hoping it’s gonna lead to a bfp! my heart rate has been really high even when sitting, at about 100 even sometimes which is so odd. anyone else tracking rhr?