TTC NOVEMBER 2021

[Lua2020]

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

[CrumchyLeafs]

@Essexnewbie Ah ok, I won't be too worried about it yet then. Yeah temping sucks, I might not do it next month if I am not lucky this month. I had all other signs, open soft cervix and plenty of egg-white CM (for so many days in a row). Haven't checked yet today cause we BD in the morning.

This is my chart for this month, I didn't start temping right away and didn't always manage to do it at the same time when I started so it looks pretty ugly. Hoping to get a nice rise tomorrow!

@Natalie2304 Yay! Looks like we will be starting the TWW together then!

[Essexnewbie]

@Natalie2304 thanks so much for the info. That’s so fascinating, I didn’t even realise that there could be such different results just in one day! Really useful to know as I will be using these as well as the Clear Blue test which is a bit vague and doesn’t always align with what my BBT chart says….gosh it’s a minefield!!

@CrumchyLeafs all sounds very positive! Fingers crossed :)

[CrumchyLeafs]

@Natalie2304 Yeah FMU is not good for OPK's. Mine are always darker when I test a few hours after getting up. I read that it's because your body doesn't really start producing LH until you are awake.

[ajayelbee]

@Natalie2304 can I ask when/ why you decided to start testing more than once a day? This is my first month using OPKs to try to understand my cycle better. I know it’s recommended to test more often so you don’t miss the peak as it can happen really fast for some people, but I can’t work out when to do this!

[Natalie2304]

@ajayelbee
This is the first time I've ever tested more than once a day and it was purely because I was sure I was due to ovulate today so was surprised not to see a positive today. (I only know this from tracking ovulation for the last few months and it always seems to be CD12 for me).

I googled it (as you do 🙈) and it said that FMU is not usually the best time to do OPK's as the hormone is usually released during the night and takes a few hours to get into the urine. And turns out that must be correct as for the positive around lunch time.

Hope that helps at all xx

[Theresamagicalplace]

Hi can I jump on and request some eyes please. This is my first cycle and first time doing opks and I'm not sure if this counts as a positive or not 🙈 there's a thin line as dark as the control but that's it. Any opinions please

[CrumchyLeafs]

@Theresamagicalplace I don't think it's quite there yet, I had a similar looking one in the morning and then in the afternoon I had a proper positive one where the line was even darker than the control line! I'd say keep testing until it gets darker. If it gets lighter again then this might have been your peak, it also depends on how concentrated your urine was, did you hold it long enough and not drink too much water? What time of day did you take it?

[Theresamagicalplace]

[quote CrumchyLeafs]@Theresamagicalplace I don't think it's quite there yet, I had a similar looking one in the morning and then in the afternoon I had a proper positive one where the line was even darker than the control line! I'd say keep testing until it gets darker. If it gets lighter again then this might have been your peak, it also depends on how concentrated your urine was, did you hold it long enough and not drink too much water? What time of day did you take it?[/quote]
Thanks! It was taken at about 4.30 after a 4ish hour hold with barely any water so probably pretty accurate. I was hoping to avoid buying more but guess I'll have to splash out haha

[Whoknew22]

@Theresamagicalplace I agree, not quite there yet. When I did it the week before last mine progressively got darker each day then completely went away. I only tested once a day. If we’re not lucky this month, I’ll take peoples advice and do it more often. May even do the temp thing too. Why not 😂😂 whatever it takes hey? Xx

[Natalie2304]

@Theresamagicalplace I'd agree try again later and see if it gets darker

[CrumchyLeafs]

@Theresamagicalplace Just buy a pack of 50 cheapies on Amazon! I bought a whole box for 14€ cause I have been using them several times a day.

[Hayls07]

I'm not sure, I want to test early but not sure when to do it AF not due until 16th, what about you?x

[melbxldn]

@Hayls07 I’m due then too. I might test Friday though because I have an event that I def won’t drink at all if +ve and might do 1-2 if not!

[Hayls07]

@melbxldn yeah I'm off work Friday so I may test aswell, I'm away the weekend after plus I'm feeling a little impatient haha

[SantiagoSister]

@Hayls07 I definitely know the impatient feeling 😩 I’m waiting to ovulate some day around the weekend, then I’ll be testing at 9 DPO because I cannot wait any longer once I get to that stage! Good luck to you and @melbxldn for testing on Friday.

[CrumchyLeafs]

Had my temperature spike this morning, so I am relieved! Now I just hope it stays up... Although I might stop taking temperature during the TWW because it will likely drive me insane.

[SD89]

Morning all,

I’m jumping on with you as well!

BFN this morning, 10DPO with a FRER. This is our 2nd month trying for our first and I’m feeling a little sad. Holding out small hope as AF is due in 4 days, we will see!

[Essexnewbie]

@SD89 everything crossed for you! It’s my first month TTC and after the excitement of starting, I’m now feeling anxious about nothing happening this month (which is likely) and having to keep positive! And only one month in! I said I wouldn’t let it get me down but easier said than done I guess.

It’s still early so you might get a different result in a few days! x

[Essexnewbie]

@CrumchyLeafs glad you got your temp rise! I’m always relieved at that too, and then like you say, I analyse the rest of the temps like crazy! Maybe it is a good idea not too, I might do the same x

[BellaBella1984]

@ajayelbee @Curlywurly3
Hi cycle buddies! Just noticed I'm on CD10 and it's nearly time to pee on sticks again, better get out to the shops tomorrow. I tend to start my OPKs around CD12 as I ovulate a bit late. The pee on a stick companies make a fortune out of us!

[SantiagoSister]

@SD89 @Essexnewbie totally feel your anxieties, it’s our first month of trying too. It’s all exciting at the beginning isn’t it, but I also have that fear that maybe this won’t be our month, and I know I’ll be so upset if I’m not pregnant by the end of the year. We were so lucky to conceive my angel first time trying, so I feel like I’m subconsciously putting that pressure on myself wanting that to happen again, which I know is unlikely

10 DPO is still quite early SD89, as they say, you aren’t out until AF arrives, so fingers crossed she doesn’t arrive for you. Good luck!

[Curlywurly3]

@BellaBella1984 I’m CD6 today and due to O around CD12 (Wednesday) I’m going to start on the OPK’s tomorrow. As well as cycle buddies it looks like we are the same age too!

[Whoknew22]

@SD89 still early. I am similar to you, I am around 10dpo and tested this morning on internet cheapie and negative.

Just to give you some hope though. When I fell pregnant with my little boy, I did a test the day my period was due and it was negative. I didn’t test then again for a week as we weren’t trying. I just felt weird and did a test that day. It was negative. Period still hadn’t arrived 7 days later so I did another test and it was positive. My periods were like clockwork at the time but since being on the pill, who knows what my periods are doing.

The test a week after my due period was only a weAk second line. Like everyone is saying, until your period is here, it’s still possible. Try not to stress.

@SantiagoSister I feel you with the pressure. As it just happened last time I thought it would again. We will get there though. They say it usually takes a few months and when you think about it…. That is absolutely fine. We just want everything yesterday don’t we? Stay strong.

Hope everyone is ok today xx

[SantiagoSister]

@Whoknew22 thank you ❤️ you really did hit the nail on the head there with us wanting everything yesterday. It couldn’t be more true for me particularly, as much as I hate to admit it, I am a control freak, a full on Type A personality and it kills me that having a baby is something completely out of my control. We will absolutely get there though like you say, and we have the support of everyone on this thread who are all in the same boat too. It’s reassuring to hear of your pregnancy tests in your previous pregnancy, that really does give hope in that you really aren’t out until your period arrives. I’m so impatient I know I would’ve convinced myself it was all over if I don’t get a BFP at like 9 DPO 🤪 I obviously need to work on my patience and positivity!!

[Natalie2304]

I have to agree with you all. It is so stressful but actually being stressed makes the changes of conceiving lower.
From my past experience when trying for my daughter, as soon as I stopped stressing about it I fell pregnant. Still took ovulation tests to make sure things were working, but stopped trying to symptom spot and obsessing and it worked.
It is a LOT easier said than done though and I know that as I'm a massive worrier! 🙈