Implantation pain or period?

[KateJ59]

Hi all,

This is my first month TTC For baby #2

I had a hysteroscopy at the end of November for adhesions, went for a scan just before ovulation the other week and I was told all was looking good, clear and good egg reserve etc. he did say my ovulation could be a little random this month because of the op and the fact I had a copper coil in for 3 weeks.

This month I did my usual ovulation sticks. Normally, I ovulate on day 14, even when my periods are a bit more random (before dd1 I was clockwork but the adhesions made them go a bit irregular)

Anyway, this month, I never saw a peak just flashing, a first. I BD on day 11/12/13 but I wasn't getting any EWCM - weird. All felt a bit strange so we gave up on day 13 and thought either ovulation has happened and my stick missed it, or I haven't ovulated yet...

Anyway I am now day 22 and two days ago I started getting a gush of EWCM and yesterday too - and then yesterday afternoon started getting cramps and I have the same today.

Day 21 seems SO late to ovulate, never happened to me before - so now wondering could it be implantation and I got lucky? They are dull aches, don't feel like I need medication but definitely noticeable - and the mucus?

I am due on my period next Wednesday if it becomes a 28 day cycle - last month was 26.

Thanks so much!!!!

Noting that today, two days after the EWCM started, I still am quite dischargey

Anyone?❤️

Hi @KateJ59 sounds to me like those are ovulation pains and you've just ovulated late this cycle - I ovulated on CD19 this month and the month I conceived my daughter I'm sure I ovulated on CD22!

Thanks @MrsSamRowley does it matter if ovulation late? Does that affect conception?

I think i may start a fresh next month rather than bd tonight, as I am going to do comprehensive ovulation tracking next month due to my operation it was suggested - but obvs would have been over the moon to conceive this month.

I don't think it has any impact on conception - as I say I ovulated very late when I conceived my daughter. You may just find your cycle is longer as a result. My cycle was 31 days this month after ovulating on the 19th and it is usually 26/7 days.

Maybe DTD tonight if you're in the mood but don't force it and you can always start afresh next month once things have settled down a bit. Good luck on your TTC journey. I'm just going into cycle 2 trying to conceive my 2nd.

@MrsSamRowley thank you very much for your wise words!! I think we'll start again next month as I have other factors at play making me stressed - anniversary of my dad passing on Saturday - going back to work after may leave - may have all had an impact. I think February will be a good month to try again and hope February is our month❤️❤️ good luck lovely xx