Magic dust for 2021 5month+ crew continued

[AKcheer]

Hey continued our thread! So sorry if I’ve forgot to tag anyone please feel free to tag anyone I’ve missed but hopefully they find us ❤️ Hope you guys have had a good day and here’s lots of baby dust for you still waiting to see if your pregnant this month and here’s a massive good luck to us who have just had AF for next year!

@Lynne425
@8LPS
@Kirby173
@Plm28
@Rose2108
@Molsy
@NatMoz
@Birchybirch
@Leavingitlate
@Louisa199
@JLP256
@Jamill87
@Loladoodle

@jules5232 - Lol, last month I was a bit like that! I was so fed up waiting for the positive OPK by the time it did come, I was like "Finally it's peak... gogogo!!". I still haven't had the peak yet so I think by that time it comes I will be so over it. I haven't had that done, no. I have a feeling my hormones are slightly off though as I ovulate so late (CD 19?!) and AF arrives around CD 28...

@8LPS Yes exactly. Weirdly I find lately things have been a bit easier, we both just know the score and get on with it. In the first month or so we had some... hiccups.. with him not quite getting there! It was weird as never happened before, but it was definitely stage fright as it's not an issue at all any more. I was going mad in my mind at the time thinking that's it, we're going to have to do an insemination or something!!! It's exhausting. Thanks, although still waiting to ovulate... CD 18 now. Also, I find AF is less devastating than a BFN! But everyone is different I think.

@AKcheer I defo ovulate on different days. Has been CD 17, 21, 18 and 19 last few months. Why is mine like 10 day after you :( Is this normal?

@AKcheer how are you doing today?? I normally peak on CD14 or 15, and estimate O to be one or two days after based on pains. Im such a light sleeper temping doesn't really seem to work for me. Today is CD13 so fingers crossed!!

@Rose2108 I totally get that! I feel bad about it sometimes but in the early months it used to drive me crazy when we completely missed out chance because I didn't say it was go time. My husband just realized this week that I track when we BD and he was shocked. What else do they think we are doing over here?? 😂 my cycles definitely seem to change up each month but I think that's normal, as long as they arent drastically different. Have you had any blood work done?

Oh god I just went down a rabbit hole of short luteal phase articles, and posts on here. Now I am going to have to work until about 7pm to catch up... ! I am going to try some vitamins to regulate my cycle a bit more but doesn't seem to be a disaster situation, just another obstacle in the long list of things to contend with when TTC.

@jules5232 Omg me too! Sometimes I would be a bit coy about it, even though I knew 100% we needed to do it that day, and he would say ah yeh okay let's leave it today and I never pushed back on it! I wish I knew all that I know now back in June, I'd probably be pregnant by now! Haha my husband has no idea I track when we DTD too! No, not had any blood work but as I am 31 and been TTC for 7 months, I think I will give it a few more months before I go to the Dr... What about you?

Hey @KerryW87 oh are they? I just for some reason thought it happens on the same day every month so got worried!!!

@8LPS mine are usually 24/25/26 days long tbh and I think I just got used to it happening the same day!? I have no idea! I know what you mean, I hate the thought of testing and then when I do test abs see a stark white I literally stare at it like some lines going to appear. It’s really nervewrecking but it’s always best to know isn’t it. Keep us updated and if you need to rant, rant on here!!

@Rose2108 ahh a few people have said it can happen on different days. I just got so worried and I think I get my peak on CD10 because I sometimes have a 24 day cycle? But it another thread I started and asked about this a couple people said the later I ovulate the better because my egg may not have matured!? So I think your cycle days are better!!!

@jules5232 I’m good thanks how are you? Oooh okay that’s interesting. How long are your usual cycles!! Oooh fingers crossed it’s tomorrow!!!

So based on no peak but I do have EWCM - I wonder if my OH is going to be ok to keep DTD 😂 so far I’m making him go for it every day 😂😂😂

Guys my lines started to get a lot darker I think il have a peak today or tomorrow! Which means it’s the first time I’ve pivoted pasted CD 10. Don’t know if that’s exciting or what 😂 might just be losing my marbles tbh

Oh that's exciting @AKcheer - have fun over the next few days 😝

Also remember if you have a pineapple try the pineapple core thing for the next 5 days after your peak! Don't know if it's what done the trick for me but it's the only thing I done differently and it's seemed to work 🤞🏻 xx

@Lynne425 I have a pineapple ready!! Is it on my peak or on ovulation I should start eating it? Xx

@AKcheer I've heard pineapple is good for on and after ovulation day but I could be wrong! Did you get a peak today? Mine was an almost positive yesterday which made me worry I messed up my whole schedule and missed my window but got a peak opk line today!

@AKcheer Oh brilliant! Glad there was nothing to worry about! You'll be in the TWW before you know it, hopefully your last one!🤞

I also read about the pineapple, was it not from a lady on this thread? So I looked into it further and there are a lot of success stories! I did as instructed and peeled and sliced the whole pineapple into 6 slices, core included and have been eating a slice every day. It's supposed to be from around 1-5dpo, my last slice is tomorrow so here's hoping! 🤞 You're supposed to eat it after ovulation, yeah! It supposedly helps with the uterine lining. Can't hurt anyway! xx

@Lynne425 Just read the last few posts properly and realised it was you who recommended the pineapple, haha. Thanks for the heads up! Hoping it's as successful for me as it was for you! :) xx

@KerryW87 @AKcheer
Hope the pineapple trick works for us all 🍍 lol

I just took it after my peak ovulation for 5 days - it tastes disgusting but hey ho! However don't take it any further than 5dpo!

It's supposed to help implantation but not good early pregnancy 🤰🏻 xx

However just checked good old google and it says that pineapple being bad in first trimester is a myth?!
I'll just stay clear for the next 7 weeks tho just to make sure lol x

@Lynne425 Ah yeah I read that! My last slice is tomorrow and I'll be 5-6dpo so here's hoping! Yeah I read that too! Seems to be a very limited time where pineapple actually helps and not hinder - dont take before ovulation, after 5dpo, early pregnancy, late pregnancy....who knew it was such a risky fruit 😂😂

How are you feeling anyway? Hope you're keeping ok!

I'm keeping ok so far thanks @KerryW87

Got my midwife booking appointment on Friday so might start to feel a bit more real then but it's gonna be strange doing it over the phone!

I thought you had to do blood tests etc at midwife appointments but suppose I'll find out more on Friday xx

@Lynne425 When I was pregnant last year it was in the height of the first lockdown, what they did with me was did my booking appointment, 16 week appointment etc over the phone but took my bloods and urine sample at my 12 week scan and I think there was supposed to be another appointment much further on (I want to say 28 weeks?) that would've been a face-to-face, definitely not ideal I know :( but they do still do tests at some point! xx

You ladies convinced me- stopped and got a pineapple to cut for the upcoming week!

@jules5232 Haha, pineapple sales will be through the roof! I just had my last slice of it today, hoping it does the trick for us both!🤞 Although I have been hit with some sort of flu-like thing and I have barely slept in two days, feel like I've been hit by a bus! 😫 So I'm hoping that doesn't hinder anything although obviously it can't really be helped, haha x

Love how much were into these pineapple conversations guys!!

Guys update from me -I had a peak last night I tested before bed so around 10pm and it was blazing! I don’t even know if that’s too late to test. But then hubby couldn’t DTD last night or this morning - he was too exhausted (too much DTD and also work stress) and couldn’t get a you know what so I was really disappointed. I hope he’s ok tonight and hope we haven’t hindered our chances this month because we were doing so well! What do you guys think?

@jules5232 I have a pineapple so will cut it later and start eating it. I need to google how to cut it tbh first haha!!

@KerryW87 yes I will be! Thats if we manage to DTD!! I saw your not feeling very well. How are you this morning?? Hope it’s not covid xx make sure you rest up!

@AKcheer Ah that's so disappointing when life gets in the way when you know you're ovulating! 😩 I wouldn't worry though if he's fine later - after a positive OPK it can be up to 48 hours until you actually ovulate, and then the egg can last up to 12-24 hours I'm sure? And if you've been doing well up until now I'm sure you'll have it covered! Fingers crossed for tonight then! 🤞 Then get that pineapple sliced! 😂

Aw I honestly feel awful, I don't tend to take colds this badly but I feel roasting, body aches, constant running nose and sneezing and earache too. Just really hope it doesn't have any negative effects but not much I can do about it!

@AKcheer Ok I've just googled "cold/flu symptoms BFP" and I really wish I hadn't because I have now raised my hopes to a point where I am setting myself up for a massive fall 😂🙈

Relevant info: I always get cramps pretty much from ovulation constantly until AF arrives. Every month without fail. I've had no cramps since the day after my positive OPK. When I fell pregnant last year that was the only difference too - no cramps. The cold thing probably is just down to it being January 😂 but I think I've just tortured myself now putting 2 and 2 together and making 100!

I will definitely be getting some pineapple now 😂 I’m willing to try anything at this point! On CD6 so out of the AF slump and waiting for my fertile window.

@KerryW87 hope you feel better soon and fingers crossed this is your month!

@AKcheer as @KerryW87 said Ithink ovulation normally happens 24/36 hours after peak OPK and then the egg should hang around for a bit - also if you’ve been DTD a lot up until now I’m sure you’ve covered it! 🤞

Aw @AKcheer I do feel for the guys! This is why we only DTD every other day... we tried a few days in a row and it just didn't work. I think it is so easy to overthink it but basically think about how many times you have dtd in the last 5 days... it's a lot! You definitely haven't wasted your chance. Maybe see if he is up to the task later but if not I really wouldn't worry about it as it only takes one little guy!! Lol.

Well.... I am still showing a f*cking flashing smiley I want to punch it!!! Lol!! Cycle day 19 now and usually my AF arrives at CD 28. So I am hopeful that it will make my cycle a bit longer (or get a BFP, I can dream!). I can feel ovulation twinges today and I have the right kind of CM so I should get the static tomorrow. If not.... I think I won't bother doing any more tests and just keep DTD every other day until AF. I only have 2 sticks left and it is so expensive I can't keep using 10 a month!

Oh @KerryW87 you poor thing, maybe just exhausted from your busy life! Did you get your assignment handed in? For me day nurse is the best, along with some hot honey and lemon!

@JLP256 good luck, do you know which day you usually ovulate?

I have serious wisdom tooth woes! My jaw is so swollen I can barely open my mouth (good for the diet?!) If it doesn't settle by tomorrow I think I will call up and get some antibiotics, I just hate taking them when TTC xx

I did another OPK and the line is just as dark as last night.

@KerryW87 I know it’s hard. All this timing to give us the best chance! Hopefully can do it later but going to push it and yes have my pineapple ready!! Omg you’re going to drive yourself mad!! Don’t google symptoms (so I say LOL)! Oh really? I’ve never noticed cramps at that point!! Good be one of your symptoms though!!

I hope so @JLP256! Fingers crossed. What day do you usually ovulate x

@Rose2108 last night and this morning I was pissed off but now I just feel bad for him. I think we forget how hard it also is on men. Yeah I’m just going to see how he is tonight but nothing pressure on anything! You’re using these clear blue ones aren’t you? I’ve never used those but I have seen they can be expensive. Have you ever used the normal cheapie premom ones? Yeah I’d just DTD every other day now. You may have missed the window sometimes it’s a super short window isn’t it.

@AKcheer O day happens after the positive OPk anyway so you should be in a good window if he can handle tonight. I always feel so bad when the guys are tired. Theres no way mine could handle peeing on sticks and tracking, though! I bet you'll be good, especially if you have DTD at all the last few days. They can live quite a few days in there!

@KerryW87 I was going to say that I've read that feeling sick in the TWW can be a good sign but it can be tricky business getting hopes up. Make sure to rest if you can!

Also, I never knew how disgusting a pineapple core was until today.

@Rose2108 I forgot to mention! Just make sure you mention you are TTC if they order antibiotics. As someone who gets frequent UTIs I know how hard it is to take them when you are waiting for your BFP but they have safe options.