CD1...again

[hels301990]

Hi everyone, just looking to see if anyone is just starting the next cycle and want to journey along together? We are TTC baby no.1 and this will be the 5th month of trying but 4th of actively using OPKs etc. After 2 months of being convinced we'd got pregnant and then AF arriving both times I'm getting a bit disheartened (and I am more than aware that it's really early days compared to most but it's just how it feels to me - can't seem to shake off the "something must be wrong feeling" even though you know it's probably fine) anyone trying anything new or different this month? Sending baby dust vibes to all!

@hels301990 funny that we are the same day but different cycle! Nothing for me this morning again. My app says next 2 days before fertile window and the last 2 months it's been max of 1 day out either way so hopefully soon! Had a horrible migraine all yesterday and body hasn't felt good this month for some reason so don't know how all that will affect the cycle. Not been taking any meds just in case. Exactly, doesn't matter when ovulation is but just having it is the main thing! Good luck with SMEP!

Also do you pee directly onto the stick or collect? I've been collecting then sticking the stick in so not sure if that's better or not

I've just been peeing on the stick. Hoping it doesn't make a difference 🤷‍♀️ for any pregnancy tests I've done I've peed in a cup on the off chance it's positive and I want to try another brand test..as yet that's never happened 🙈

OK good to know. Might try that. I'm always worried that it isn't enough pee or something haha. Never thought about the pregnancy test though, good idea for in the future. Save having to wait to pee to try a different one.

Can I join? I’m CD13 today, started opks a few days ago but last month I didn’t get a positive til CD20. We’re dtd about every other day atm just in case but will up the game in a few days 🤣 this is our third month of ttc so fingers crossed third time lucky!

Welcome @Bellesjp
Really hope this ends up being a lucky thread 🤞

Welcome @Bellesjp! How long are your cycles normally? Feel free to share your story or 'journey' so far! Always nice to know we aren't alone in this.

Another empty face for me this morning. Hopefully flashing tomorrow

Thanks @hels301990 and @Loops01 😊

My cycles are usually about 32/33 days, last month was first time using opks and I got positive on cd20, be interesting to see if it’s the same this month. We started trying in dec but decided to not track and see what happened.. that didn’t last very long til I was obsessing 😂 then jan my partner went away for work in my fertile window (typical!) and we only got to dtd the day after positive opk so think we left it too late!

Let's hope this month works for all of us then! We are all somewhat similar in the sense of I think hels is ovulating now, I will be shortly then it'll be you! Fingers and toes crossed! The obsession happens quick haha. I can't think of many things I've not heard or tried. Really hoping it will be this month or next otherwise I will be starting to wonder what is wrong

@Loops01Fingers crossed it’s our month! how long have you been trying?

This is month 7. Been off the pill for over a year and a half now. Period cycles have gone from 30-40 days to 28-31 days within the last 3 months. No known issues. Using opks for the last 5 months but only clearblue for 3 months now and I find them easier to read. We are both 31 and TTC#1. Really hoping there aren't any serious issues but obviously have to wait until 1 year to get anything other than a simple blood test.

Cd13 and no sign of a flashing smiley! Ahh and the test line is almost nothing. Been testing since CD9 and the line is fading. Hate opks at time. Or maybe it's just my body. Hopefully still ovulate soon but it will push my luteal phase back down.

I'm still flashing today and so far have managed to DTD on days 5, 6, 9, 10, 12 and 13 lol won't manage tomorrow which is typical as I recon I might get my peak so will see what the deal is and probs aim for 15 and 16. @Loops01 I think if you are using the clear blue you ignore the lines on the sticks - something to do with the double hormone sensing I think?!

Ah good to know. Thank you! You seem on it!! Haha. Good job. I never had that many flashies. It's normally just 2 days then peak! You'll have to let me know how you get on on the lead up to end of cycle!!!

Hahaha I have done a lot of reading over the last few months lol I just need to translate it into a BFP now! The most flashing faces I've had is 6 and the least has been 4 so we shall see 🤞🤞🤞

I know it's like a constant exam haha. At least the men enjoy the practice!! I have started taking coq10 and inositol this cycle so hoping it boosts cycle and general mood. Praying for your BFP!

Got my peak solid face this morning - really surprised as only had 3 flashing faces and usually have 4-6. No idea if this is a good thing or not. Won't get to DTD today annoyingly but did it Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and tomorrow in my "fertile week" identified on Clue so fingers crossed!!!

Does anyone else notice a change of cervical mucus from month to month? I usually have lots around ovulation, my underwear always feels quite "wet" for a few days and I have the classic jelly like EWCM for a couple of days too. But this month and last I've been a lot drier - not completely dry, wet if I feel inside (sorry tmi) but nothing really in my knickers and no really jelly like EWCM. I am panicking that this means I'm not ovulating. I have had positive opks on both IC strips and on the clear blue advanced but I'm not temping to try and confirm actual ovulation 😬 Hoping I'm just stressing for nothing but there's such a niggle in me that I can't conceive (normal regular periods, no PCOS, normal ovaries etc on an unrelated ultrasound last year)

I have noticed the changes in mucus but the volume of it varies month to month with me. I normally see it alongside the opks but just now I still haven't got a flashing smiley but I see more of the mucus starting so unsure if it means I'm just about to start the fertile window or not. Some months I feel like it comes out easy but others it tends to be more when I wipe. I wouldn't worry about it. I think it would depend on what you are doing. I feel it more in my pants when I am walking or exercising or even things like gardening or painting where I'm moving about more. I think yours sounds normal. I have that same niggle, it's the desire to want something but you can't just make it happen and when everyone else around you makes it look so easy, it gets difficult and you start blaming yourself. At least we are all in the same boat roughly here.

Not been on here for a few days so just catching up! Yes my CM varies too, this month I have hardly any. Also some months my boobs hurt and some months they don’t 🤷🏼‍♀️

Well I got positive opk today, really dark second line which it never went that dark last month, hopefully that’s a good sign! Earlier too on cd17, wasn’t expecting til Friday!

Ahh thanks both! Good to hear others experiences and the state of your knickers isn't every day conversation with friends is it!! We are going to DTD tonight (peak was yday on CB and this morning with an IC) and maybe tomorrow morning if I'm feeling particularly energetic lol Hoping that will be enough as could do with a rest hahaha wondered if it was worth going for it again on Friday in case I ovulate later than the 24hours after peak but we shall see!

Officially in the 2WW now; assuming peak Monday, ov yday 🤞 now how to try and avoid symptom spotting ...

@hels301990 I’ll be joining you soon, think I’ll either ov today or tomorrow. Had another positive opk this morning but fainter tonight so sure ov will be soon!

@Bellesjp I can't decide whether to test early or not (obvs not for 9 days or so)...Can't decide whether I'd rather wait and get that really clear line but potentially not know if I have a chemical or to test early but be aware that it won't be celebrations straight away 🧐