TTC 35+ Thread 5 Cougar and Silver Fox Club

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@Loladoodle Yes thanks it said 1-2 weeks, given I think it implanted on cd19 i must have ovulated pretty early. I'll be testing periodically if it stays stuck just to reassure myself or prepare if it's not looking as it should. It's just how my brain works!

Thanks i love kiwis

@Highlandmama thanks

@selina37 what Cd is Sunday for you? I usually get pos opk Cd13 which is next Friday. Make sure you enjoy your weekend 😉😉

@Sleeeeeepy that’s great it’s all confirmed on the digi 😁 before I had ds my cycles were 23-24 days I had short cycles all my life. But I ov on Cd10 when he was conceived. Since having him I seem to have 27-28 day cycles and ov cd13. Funny how biology can change.

Wish I’d known re the kiwis when I was pregnant!

Hi ladies, I'm hoping someone can give me some thoughts on my BBT and LH chart? My cycles last 26-31 days and I'm not sure when to expect AF this time. My LH has been surging for 4-5 days (currently on CD18 and no sign of the peak going down). Just not sure how to interpret this. Thank you 😊

@Loladoodle well, Sunday will be cd10, my usual ovulation day.
But.... yesterday daytime (omg I had such a stressful day with house sale/purchase) and I had side/back pain, very much like ovulation pain, but it was only cd7 so I figured it just couldn't be that.
Today is cd8, we've just DTD (literally) and I'm bleeding! This only usually happens after ovulation! I'm wondering if I've already ovulated! Surely though, it's far too early. And if I did already ovulate, I've bloody missed it!
Or, could it be my cervical ectropian? Is it because I've been taking red raspberry leaf tablets? I noticed last month my post-ovulation bleeding was slightly more than normal as started taking them last month.

@Joanna1009 I'm sorry I've no idea about charting, I hope someone can help xx

Sorry @Joanna1009 I don’t chart either but I’m sure some more knowledgeable gals will be able to help you!

@selina37 oh that is strange! I’m not sure re the raspberry leaf, what is it for? Could be that causing something hormonal or stress can really impact cycle too! You don’t do opks? Just to check? I had stopped opks but starting again this month just to ensure ov is still cd13 - just for a bit of reassurance.
Wow house moving mid pandemic must be stressful I can only imagine!

@Loladoodle hmmm maybe it's a stress thing but I have been way more stressed than this before (emotionally so).
Red raspberry leaf is for strengthening your uterine lining, I thought anyway...

Maybe I do need to start the OPKS again 🤔

@selina37 ain’t it all so confusing 😬 I’ve resorted to wine 🍷 feels much better 😅

@Joanna1009

Hi ladies, I'm hoping someone can give me some thoughts on my BBT and LH chart? My cycles last 26-31 days and I'm not sure when to expect AF this time. My LH has been surging for 4-5 days (currently on CD18 and no sign of the peak going down). Just not sure how to interpret this. Thank you 😊

@Joanna1009 is the blue line the bbt? The positive opk/high lh just means you’re body is trying to ovulate. Usually ovulation is 12-36hrs after peak lh. BBT will go up day after ovulation. If bbt is blue it doesn’t seem like you have had a rise yet. It is possible to get a peak lh and not ovulate so I’d say keep checking until you get a consistent 3 day rise in bbt

@Loladoodle agreed I'm having a gin 😁

@Joanna1009
I have had to stop uploading test results because its not been accurate for me, take a pic of your opks and put them on here ? Xx

Mo is cracking me up 🤣😂😂

How is everyone doing??

Congrats to the BFPs!

Work has been so manic coupled in we've had all 4 of the kids birthdays (one left to go!) it's always a crazy time. Trying to start Xmas shopping also plus am moving and will have building work and renovations to content with. Been a month of cake, wallpaper and carpet samples!

My test I did come back inconclusive so need to repeat it this cycle. In the last month I didn't use one OPK and jusy let go and didn't let it enter my head. AF was due Friday had an almighty rage this week and lots of quite bad cramps but I am still waiting for AF to turn up. DP wants me to POAS but I am somehow resisting as I am convinced my cycle is just all over the place. Last month suddenly decided to be a day late then turned up so convinced its the same this month.. I've felt generally exhausted and I have one (random) sore boob but these are also AF symptoms I've realised so will see what happens.

@Vie8126 I’m loving your self control! Really hoping it’s good news for you this month. I’ve been having all sorts of random symptoms, but trying not to think about it all too much. AF due this Wednesday (ish) so we’ll see 🤷‍♀️

@Lucille3 it is taking every inch of my self control!!!

Good luck for Wednesday!!!

Hi ladies
Has anyone tried acupuncture for fertility? Just wondering whether to give it a try. I had a late first trimester mc in August and dont think I have started ovulating yet. Im not too worried because think its stress related and wondered if acupuncture may help? Xx

So AF hasn’t arrived, and I’m nauseous to the point of retching. And 2 lines is positive...right? And I had just bought myself a giant bottle of sherry to enjoy while wrapping presents! Not naive enough to think we will make it to 12 weeks but mini eep all the same!

Congratulations @Highlandmama !!! That's fantastic news! I'm sure your family will enjoy the sherry 😂

Congratulations @Highlandmama. ☺️🤗

@highlandmama congratulations!

Hi ladies! Am I ok to join you all? 😊

I'm 37 and have been ttc my second child for 15 months now. I have an 8 year old DS from a previous relationship

I fell pregnant for the first time since we started trying last month but sadly miscarried at 5 weeks. Really hoping to not have to wait another 15 months for our bfp rainbow baby! 🤞🏻

@Highlandmama wow, that’s so nice to see 😊 thankfully sherry will keep (I’m not a good alcohol sharer 🤣)

@SS123456 welcome! I’m new here but everyone has been very friendly and there’s some luck on this thread. I’m ttc baby #2 too, sorry to read about your experiences and I have my fingers crossed for you too. Keep us updated 😊

Thank you for the welcome @Lucille3 😊. I've just started my first af since the mc so should be hitting fw in a week or so. How about everyone else?