Right SMEP.. determined. Anyone else?

[Mich2020]

Hey all
I've been ttc for a long time, I had my lap and dye last week which removed all endo visible and unstuck my left ovary from my tube. My tubes are clear. The horrible bleeding that I had after is coming to an end. I'm very determined to try everything I can this month and the following months if I fail.
I have read about this SMEP and I've heard good things about it.
Today I am CD 5 so I am going to start dtd tonight instead of the recommendation of CD 8. I done an ovulation test today (just for fun) there's a second line but very much not positive so going to keep doing them twice a day until I get my surge. Also have some cb advance ones coming tomorrow.

My question is how many people have used this method and been successful on here? Would love to keep chatting to people through these next 6 months if possible as this is kind of the last hurdle before more fertility tests are taken for both me and my DP xx

That proves I'm not going complain bonkers. I'm so tired. How are you feeling??x

Completely **

I'm feeling pretty flat as I have textbook pre AF feelings. I've stopped temping so I'm not watching the temp dip as that haunts me too. I really had high hopes for this month as everything lined up so nicely. Often in previous months I've softened the blow of BFN by pointing the finger at bad timing / tummy bug / DH being out of town for some of the fertile days. But we really nailed it this month and I know I'm out :(

Also we have a huge huge event in approx 10 months time so I really should morally skip next months TTC but after so long it will break my heart to watch a whole cycle go by...

If we TTC next cycle I could
We'll be due for the large event and that's a no no!

@1940s try not to be negative. They same symptoms are like pre AF symptoms and a lot of people don't know because they sometimes still bleed and everything. I have everything crossed for you. How long have you been trying? It's so disheartening seeing a BFN every month but keep positive xx

Think my IC may have the tiniest little squinter ever this morning ☹️ surely if anything fmu should show up better than afternoon. I'll try again this afternoon anyway.. as I have lots of ICs and 2 frer left xx

You didn't do your FRER this morning @Mich2020

No I thought if I got another line with an IC I'd dip the frer in the same urine. But I'm a bit disappointed with the IC so didn't waste the frer. My partner at work all evening so I will be bored later so I'm sure that will occupy me with testing haha x

Makes sense!

I had two stark white BFNs this morning at 10DPO. One a clear blue and one IC.

Never mind...

Ah I'm so sorry to hear that was dpo are you now? X

10DPO today and I got my first BFP which was strong at 11DPO last time so I'd expect at least a squinter today!

I'm having all my bloods taken in CD2/3 once I come on so hopefully that leads to some answers.

Think I'm 10dpo too. When are you expecting AF?xx

LP is usually 12 days with the very rare 11/13 so expecting AF Friday or Saturday

Let's hope it doesn't show for us both 🤞🏻 xx

This is my stupidly nearly invisible line from this afternoon with only an hour hold.. it's hardly there. I might wait and limit fluid and test again around 7-8 with an IC and a FRER 🤞🏻

If you can hold off/find the willpower until tomorrow morning I would wait and use your frer with your first wee of the day, it’s usually strongest.

I do have two 😂😂 if anything later I will defo be resting with fmu too and then purchasing some more. Maybe even a digital for a weeks time. Do you see anything @Muda ?? Xx

It’s addictive isn’t it. I’ve poas about 9 times since getting my bfp 😂
No I’m sorry I can’t see anything, but then I’m no good at line eyes unless it’s really obvious and in your face

Haha it is. And these cheapies literally cost nothing but are very time consuming and sit there staring and comparing them. So sad isn't it!! Be easier if we all just knew like as soon as we dtd whether it was successful or not 😂 that would be amazing!!x

Strange thing is I don't have any symptoms at all. Maybe a few cramps here and there and a bit tired but that could also be down to the kids being back at school and work being busy. My boobs aren't sore like they usually are after I have ovulated and my spots on my face are virtually the same as normal.
Did you have any before your BFP @Muda ? X

I don’t know if it’s a symptom but the only thing I had was a really gargley tummy. Even now I’m 6 weeks and I don’t have any symptoms. I’m just trying to not worry about it as it does concern me, but they could kick in at any time or I might just not get any and still have a healthy pregnancy 🤞🏽🤞🏽

Like your hungry all the time?? Mine has been making some funny noises 🤔 yes don't speak too soon. They may all kick in tomorrow.. I hope they don't though and you have a smooth pregnancy 🤰 xx

Positive opk from same urine as hpt 😐