Entering the TWW with BBT charts #2

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Last thread is full!

@WantStickyBean how're you feeling? You must be excited! Did you have any symptoms at all?

My temp dropped a bit this morning and I've got my usual pre-AF cramps and sore boobs so I think I'm out this month. Of course sad but also looking forward to September as we've got a few fertility appointments so will be nice to know if there's anything wrong 😊

@BritInNZ don't count yourself out until AF shows though! Like you say though at least you've got appointments to help if you need it (hopefully you won't 🙂)

My temp is the same today as it was yesterday, very slight drop from 6dpo. I have an overnight shift tonight as well so my temp won't be a good indicator when I wake up after my sleep. Will have to wait until Thursday for a more accurate reading, which will be 10dpo

Sorry ladies I need to rant. Just found out my sis is pregnant with her 2nd baby and they've only just started trying.

Of course I'm happy for them but I feel so sad for myself. And I hate myself for feeling so upset 😭 how the hell do I handle this situation when I see her next? Feeling like an emotional wreck right now

It’s so tough @acupofteamakeseverythingbetter. A work colleague of mine recently announced her pregnancy and I had a little cry in the toilets so I can imagine how much harder it is when it’s your sister. I think you feel worse because of the guilt of your feelings instead of being delighted for people which you know you should be. Is she aware you are TTC? I think take some time and once the news settles you will be able to paint a smile on

@Gizzy93 I think we are in sync. 9dpo today, when is AF due for you? Still a week to go for me but I’m managing to stay away from the tests so far. I feel no different to normal so not getting my hopes up x

Thanks @Hopefulhedgehog you're right I think I feel much worse because i feel so guilty for feeling so upset. Yes, she has been aware that we've been ttc since the miscarriage. She told me last month they we're going to start trying because they have a LO and want a small age gap and she also doesn't want to be fat for my wedding!?! Er hello!!!! How about the actual bride, I'd like to have a baby before my own wedding but for some reason some couples gave all the bad luck - anyone else feel like that??

I completely get that people can't put off having babies. Unfortunately it doesn't go in the order it feels like it should sometimes and can feel unfair but that's the way life is and there's nothing I can do to change it.

I want to be there for her in the pregnancy but I'm not sure I can handle it at the minute.

I've managed to distance myself from other pregnant friends but I'm not able to do that with my sis

I just need to keep busy until my emotions settle. Been for a run with the dog and have an acupuncture appointment tonight

How's everyone else getting on? Xx

@Hopefulhedgehog AF due on the 6th. I tested again this morning, BFN of course 😂😂

Good luck xx

Current chart vs last chart. Thoughts? Or too early to tell which way it'll swing?

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Sorry to hear that 😕. It’s so hard managing those feelings, even harder when it’s your own sis. Do try and be kind to yourself - it’s understandable you feel that way. I can totally relate and have been avoiding a good friend since she told me she is pregnant (with zero effort 🙄) .
DP finally got SA results back , apparently all ‘normal’ but I’ve told him to request a print off of results so we can see the breakdown for ourselves.
My hsg is booked for next week , my ov day !! Not allowed to dtd until then apparently so another month off trying 😕.
I’m completely fed up with it all tbh.

@Gizzy93 your chart looks good! Especially if it stays that way !

Thanks @SlothMamaToBe it's so hard, I need to try and keep my emotions in check when I see her so I don't completely breakdown but I'm very teary today so have avoided seeing anyone (luckily am WFH!)

I went to my acupuncture appointment this evening and he's going to start me on some Chinese herbs, has anyone tried these? I also bought some maca powder today so will start having that in my porridge

@SlothMamaToBe great news about your husbands SA but I would defo ask for a copy so you can see how good it is or whether it might be borderline good. Where did you go to have this done? I'd like to get my partner booked in for SA but most places seem to want you to pay for a consultation too.

It's frustrating that you can't try this month but I've heard lots of positive stories about people having hsg then falling soon after 🤞🏻✨

Temp down 1C today from yesterday. No cramping this morning, boobs aren't sore. I dont feel as cranky.
Hoping they're all good signs lol.
Im going to test with smu soon, but I know it'll be a bfn lol, but I'll torture myself anyway 😅

@acupofteamakeseverythingbetter - hope your acupuncture session was good. No idea about the Chinese herbs, sounds interesting though, what do they do? My DP said you me a few months back that when our time comes (which hopefully it will!) that it will be all the more precious as it’s something we’ve tried for for so long. I think there’s a lot of truth in that and something to hold onto on your journey perhaps ? 💜
We got the SA as part of nhs investigations. Our GP referred us after a year of trying. After my hsg that will be it for anything they offer us got free tough 😕.

Sorry about the temp drop @Gizzy93 keep us updated x

AF was due today but no sign yet, although it's not unusual for me to be out by a couple of days. I feel a bit 'periody' - nothing major but have had sore boobs (which has eased off a bit now thank god because it was torture for two days) and some very very light cramps. My temp actually doesn't drop until I officially begin AF so it's not very helpful in figuring out if I'm out 😂

Once AF arrives I'm onto 8 months of TTC. It's getting quite hard now with worrying if there's something wrong, my mind is in overdrive for the whole TWW - especially this month.

I have a pelvic ultrasound on 16 September followed by a GP appointment the week after to go over results, then appointment with private fertility specialists the week after that. Just had my COVID vaccine today, hoping it doesn't throw my cycle off too much!

Well ignore previous message - AF has just decided to turn up!

@BritInNZ oh no - so annoying!!!

Sorry to hear that 😞 @BritInNZ .

Had a look at DP SA results nearly all fine apart from morphology which was 4% so borderline I think … does anyone know much about this and if this is likely reason we are not getting pregnant? We are considering doing a DIY syringe method to see if that makes any diff.

@SlothMamaToBe yeah a bit gutted and had a little cry. I've booked in to see a counsellor through work just so I'm not putting it on my husband all the time.

Not sure about any SA stuff - due our test this month!

@BritInNZ sorry AF arrived for you!

@Gizzy93 how are you doing?

@SlothMamaToBe 4% morphology is borderline. I believe morphology is to do with the shape of the sperm and so may not be able to penetrate the egg (if morphology low). I've been looking at "impryl" supplements for men it's usually recommended for low morphology and there's some good reviews. They're expensive and would need to take them for at least 3 months.

I'm CD5 so not much going on. I've decided not to use OPKs this month and going to go with the flow. Still going to track bbt though.

DP semen analysis results are back but GP won't tell him over the phone. Has an appointment next Tuesday to discuss the next steps which doesn't sound good!

Sorry to hear @BritInNZ

My temp went up a little again today 🙄
No idea what it's doing BFN today though. AF due Monday

Forgot to add my chart lol

@SlothMamaToBe I think morphology can be improved with diet and vitamins. I've just had a quick google and coq10, vitamin e and vitamin c are all supposed to help, as well as selenium (Brazil nuts) 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

As men produce sperm all the time they are able to improve on it I believe but don't quote me! How's his diet and lifestyle? Could anything be improved in that area to try and help?

Yes I think @LemonDrizzle44 is right, morphology is the shape of the sperm so if it's not the right shape it won't be able to get into the egg.

You're still in the race I'll keep my fingers crossed for you 🤞🏻@Gizzy93

Hope the counselling session goes well for you @BritInNZ it's so good to talk about these things to someone outside of your normal life. I unload everything to my acupuncturist and that helps me a lot.

Speaking of... I have to pick up the Chinese herbs today so I'll let you all know how I get on with them.

Also, I got a static smiley on my OPK this morning so hopefully should ovulate tomorrow CD12 but need to try and figure out how to increase my leuteal phase as last two cycles have been too short! Any ideas??

I finally saw my sister yesterday and said congratulations and gave her a massive cuddle. My two year old niece was cuddling round my legs too so was like a big group hug 🥰 we were both quite emotional but glad we've got that out the way.

Sorry for the ramble!! Hope everyone is doing ok! ❤️