TTC NOVEMBER 2021

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Well… AF came and got me in a big way today so on to the next cycle anyone else TTC November 2021?

@Essexnewbie thanks for the link.. I tested this morning 9dpo as I got a positive this stage last time, I was hoping for a positive but no so won’t feel too defeated although I just have a feeling I’ll be on a ttc December thread and that’s fine. Good luck to you. Xx

Thank you ☺️ I have no idea how many DPO as my cycles are so irregular but it was 29 days ago I got my last AF. The only symptoms I've really had are stomach twinges and aching boobs! I've also noticed my skin is more spotty than usual, is that normal?

@SantiagoSister

So I went and got the first response early detection test yesterday but I'm still afraid to test :))
Today is either day 14 or 13 post ovulation.
Still no spotting, but I have some annoying ovary pain. It's kind of like a pelvic very fain pain that radiates down my thighs.

Went swimming this morning and feeling better, but I noticed I felt very tired.
Skin is glowing, no sign of pre-period pimples.
Boobs are plump, yay :))
Bitter taste in the mouth still hasn't disappeared.

Should I test tonight?

@alexalexalex18 yes do it tonight! How exciting, how you’ve held off till now… you have the willpower of a saint. Xx

@alexalexalex18 deffo test tonight! Can’t wait to see your results! ❤️

@Billymay @WorriedD93

I'm so scared :)) That's why I haven't tested yet, cause I don't want to go again through the negative result.
I'm the most impulsive person I know so it's a mystery for me how I managed to put it off till now :))

Am I the only one who experienced this bitter taste?
I'm asking cause I might have to go to the doctor, it's very weird :))

Has anyone who got a positive result experienced any ovary pain around the time of period? I

Congratulations everyone who has had their BFP 🥰🥰🥰

Im joining the world of 'symptom spotting today'.

I'm 10 day PO. (postive test on the 7th) not sure if that means I ovulate that day?

Anyway... Some niggly feels, quite minor the past 2 days. A headache today also. (can't decide if thats because I was a bit stressed at also woke early). 🤷‍♀️

Honestly didn't think I'd be in the game on Cycle 1 but now I'm like oooh, could be?!

Past 3 pregnancies only positive on 13days PO so still need to wait!

🤔🤔🤔

@alexalexalex18 I've had ovary pain in both sides, especially before bed. Spoke to Doctor and they said this was normal so phew!

@alexalexalex18 oh lovely I get it. Try not to put any pressure on yourself I know easier said than done though. Metallic taste I hear is a positive symptom but as for ovary pain I’m in the dark on that one. Could you phone your doctor for some reassurance? Xx

@Cmacq32 I’m a day behind you I think although I haven’t been doing any ovulation tests 🙈 maybe I should’ve done, I’ve just always had a quite regular cycle and I thought maybe one go and I might be lucky but now I’m feeling like maybe not this time. It’s positive to know you didn’t get a positive till 13 dpo as my last was really early so the test this morning left me a bit deflated but still in with a chance. Good luck to you. Xxx

@alexalexalex18 a metallic taste is the only symptom I remember just before my BFP with my DD. It was so strong and I was conscious other people could smell it. I even apologised to my friend when we went out for dinner but she couldn’t smell anything (she made me breathe on her 😂) it was so odd!

Massive congratulations to everyone who’s had their BFP!! Every time I see a positive test on the thread I get so excited!

I need some OPK help.. I’ve had 7 days of ‘high’ readings but no peak. I’ve only been using the cheapies, then went out and got some Sainsbury’s cheap ones as I read horrendous reviews for the ones I was using. On the Sainsbury’s one I finally got a dark line today, but it’s so very thin! Would you guys take this as a positive OPK? (The top one is slightly more expensive Sainsbury’s, bottom is internet cheapy). I feel like they both have a darker edge to them? Thanks in advance!

@Curlywurly3

Today my bitter taste is worse than ever :))
I read that if it's not morning pee for testing then I need to hold it for at least 4 hors, going cray here

@ajayelbee

Is that for ovulation?
Be careful to not use diluted urine. Hold your pee for a few hours, you normally have to test twice per day to get an accurate reading. The peak can disappear fast.

@alexalexalex18 ovulation, yes. I held my pee for about 3 hours for that one and tired to drink less than I normally do. But I get such bad headaches I have to drink something! Honestly. I’m so confused by it all!

Lots of positives coming up from this thread - good luck ladies🤞🤞🤞

@ajayelbee

A thing that could help track ovulation is using an app where you input your basal temperature every morning the second you wake up.
I use Natural Cycles.

Usually when you ovulate there is a spike in temperature and if you keep tracking and the temperature doesn't lower before you get your period, it means pregnancy.
Ofc you need to input data for a while for it to pick up on how your body works but it gives you a better chance to know when ovulation is near and to know when to test.

A good bet is to start using ovulation strips a week after your period, cause you can start ovulating as soon as 10 days from when it begins. It depends how long your cycle is and how your eggs mature.
It's better to start tracking with strips before you think you're ovulating so you won't miss your window.

@alexalexalex18 I do get ovary pain but think that’s because I had an ectopic last pregnancy xxx

@alexalexalex18 thanks that’s really helpful ☺️ This is the first cycle I’ve been tracking anything at all, so I don’t even have a complete month of BBT to look at, but it hasn’t gone up yet even a little bit.

I’ve been doing the OPKs since CD7, currently CD14 and my cycles are 27-29 days in length. So I was expecting a peak OPK reading yesterday or today. Perhaps I’ve just missed it this month, or it’s not happened yet! You don’t think the thin dark line on my tests above is a peak positive? It’s darker in real life, but just so very thin!

@ajayelbee
Definitely not a peak, sorry :(
Keep testing, maybe if you manage to hold your pee tonight or definitely with first pee in the morning.

No problem at all @Billymay, I found it really helpful and wanted to share the link as it’s reassuring to know you’re not definitely out if you get a negative test when testing early. Sorry to hear of your negative today, but definitely test again in another couple of days as hopefully you’ll get a nice surprise! Best of luck to you 😊

@alexalexalex18 you amaze me that you’ve been able to hold off this long! Well done! I would absolutely test tonight if you feel comfortable doing so. Your symptoms sound so positive. The metallic taste I’ve heard is quite a common symptom of early pregnancy, I’m really excited to find out how you get on, best of luck for your bfp! ✨

Congrats to everyone who got a BFP! I can't believe I am only 7DPO, time just doesn't want to go by! I could swear it has been two weeks already!

@SantiagoSister

Just tested after 4 h of holding my pee, day 13 or 14 PO.
Negative :(

Is there still any chance?
I do have symptoms :(
Temperature is high, 37,08, I had implantation spotting :(

@alexalexalex18 how long ago was implantation spotting? Xxx

@WorriedD93

On Monday night.
I'm so sad and frustrated I'm shaking.