TTC APRIL/MAY THREAD 2

[RMS0209]

Hi Ladies!
2nd thread for this chatty lot...
Cycle 4 (May) TTC baby #1
The chat of no TMI or silly questions

Morning @RMS0209 ☕️

I think I will join you in SMEP next cycle - also looking into buying Preseed as my episiotomy scar is giving me hassle during sex, and figured a sperm-friendly lube will be better than the standard Durex stuff! I’ve read a few ‘preseed gave me my BFP’ stories on MN so 🤷🏼‍♀️ worth a go!

Also just trying to eat healthily and get lots of fresh air/sunlight. I wfh so take the dog for a long walk every morning and again in the afternoon. Also helps clear my head and lower my anxiety.

congrats on the BFPs and good luck 🤞🏻 to those of us who are (or are probably) rolling into next cycle.

Morning @Organictangerine
What cycle day are you? sorry I haven't keeping up to date went a bit AWOL when AF came but i'm back to myself now
I did SMEP last cycle, was tough but I felt better for doing it... I didnt feel better when AF came but hey ho!
I tried the Preseed.. my OH said it was too wet he couldn't feel anything BUT I think I will give it a try again this cycle and just use a little less.
Thinking of starting SMEP on CD10 though. What day did you peak/ovulate last cycle?

I wfh too, so its definitely handy to get the dogs out in morning/afternoon, between that and eating healithier... and arguing with OH to eat healthier hopefully this is our cycle :D x

Hi, first time posting and first cycle trying to conceive.

I am using the clearblue ovulation sticks to track ovulation. But I'm not sure I have ovulated.

CD13 - negative ovulation test (blank circle)
CD14 - high ovulation (flashing smiley). DTD.
CD15 - flashing smiley, mucus, cramps. DTD
CD16 - flashing smiley, cramps
CD17 - flashing smiley, DTD
CD18 - flashing smiley
Cd19 - flashing smiley, DTD
CD20 - flashing smiley

As you can see, I'm in CD20 without seeing the peak, 7 days of smileys. But I had ovulation symptoms around CD15. Could I have missed my peak on the testing (I was only testing once a day until CD18)? Or have I just not ovulated this month?

If I have ovulated and missed it on testing, have I covered enough bases on the days we have DTD do you think?

Shall I stop testing now?

Not tracking temperature. My cycles range from 28-30 days.

Thanks in advance for advice and good luck to you all trying this month!

CD22 today, not out-out but I’m pretty sure I would’ve had a positive by now if I was preg. I ovulate day 12 usually (peak on day 11) with a 27 day cycle. I have read that preseed can be, er, a bit too wet if used in the recommended dosage! For some reason I just can’t bring myself to buy it from our local pharmacy (in our very small town!) so will be ordering online…

@RMS0209 yay, glad AF has left! You must be feeling excited about a new chance 😁
I've also heard that preseed is very good for the fertility side in helping the swimmers, but not so good for the feel side, which in circle doesn't help the fertility side 😂
@PC15 sorry I can't really help (I get many flashing smiley's but not sure on the answers haha) but looks like if you did ovulate then you've got a good chance! 😊

Hi! @Organictangerine still time! I watched a youtube of a lady that didnt start getting postive tests intil after 14dpo!
Thank goodness for amazon prime huh...

Hi @PC15 I would keep testing and keep DTD if you can.. I didnt get a peak until CD22/CD23 this month and ovulated on CD25.. normally I'm a 29/33 day cycle girl x

Wow OK thank you @RMS0209 that fills me with hope. I'll keep testing, looks like I'll need another box!

@alwaysseeingstars hi! how are you? HAHA yes a vicious circle - a slip and slide my friend called it, I think I might try give it another go one night this cycle.. see what happens! maybe try do it the earlier days we will see.

@PC15 yes defo keep going, it was unusual for me i've never had a cycle that long.. but keep going hopefully you are lucky x

@RMS0209 haha slip and slide 😂maybe start off your SMEP with trying it again!! Are you going to try the fertilily?
I'm fed up, not sure what's going on with my body again! Had an unexpected static yesterday after blank circles, then back to a blank circle again today (used a new reader as that one was stuck on the static, did 2 tests as the first is always blank).. so no idea if I've ovulated earlier than previous months or it was just a false peak? 😣x

@alwaysseeingstars haha can you imagine? least me and OH would get a laugh out of it if nothing else.
I think I want to try the fertilily, I need to get it "up and running" maybe a weekend activity around CD10ish.. hopefully it's easy enough to use, sure it will be! I bought it in Jan and still haven't used it, oopsie.

OH NOOO! what time did you test to get the blank circle? Im sorry to ask again what cycle day are you? It could be real.. have you been DTD every few days to keep it fresh? x

@Organictangerine I wouldn't count yourself out yet 10/11dpo is still really early for even a faint positive line!

@RMS0209 definitely give it a go! Let me know how you get on :)
Tested at 5:30am both days, very confusing. I'm CD13 today, last month the peak was CD22! But always used to be irregular so there is a chance it's correct, who knows. I really hope not though as DH had to go away last minute for work at the weekend, will be back late tonight so I'm going to have to stay awake just in case it's not too late 😂x
@Organictangerine I agree with the others, definitely not too late!

@alwaysseeingstars youll get a message with tears.. either ones from crying or crying with laugher - hope its the laughter haha.
That is very confusing! BUT remember I got a false peak CD10 last cycle? remember and my OPK's were dark but not dark dark which was confusing?
You will need to start doing star jumps to stay awake tonight haha, get on the case. x

@RMS0209 hopefully I'll get a message of 'yay, it was so easy!!' hahaha! but tears of laughter are always good 😁
Yeah I did wonder re your false peak, I'm unsure whether my body has just changed it's cycle and ov'd early, or it's just an odd false one. I've had no signs of O (never get EWCM but the past 2 cycles I've had bad cramps) as yet so we'll see, I'll keep testing I guess!
Haha yep, I've already set an alarm just in case I fall asleep 😂x

Right, i got a call from the receptionist that they got my blood test results and the GP want to speak to me about them on Monday! They wouldn't want to speak to me if they were normal, now i have to wait until Monday to figure out what is wrong rghhh! Whatever it is, i hope they have a solution and explanation for my short LP.

Don’t panic @Kitty901 - here’s hoping they’ve cracked a small issue and the right treatment will land your BFP! 🤞🏻 although waiting for results is always so anxious!

Premom gives me a date of 3 weeks 5 days.. so much good luck for everyone❤️. I'll be 40 in two weeks so no spring chicken 😂

also this was a one hour hold xx

Thank you, i am not panicking yet but i am curious to find out what it is.🤔 i will panic after hahaha that is me always worrying about everything!

Awww that is beautiful! ❤ how are you feeling, has it sunk in yet that your family is growing? Our toddler suddenly started waking up again night time and can't remember when we last had a good night sleep! I was s o annoyed the other night that for a minute i thought "i am mad to want another one" 🤣 i love my sleep!

@Kitty901 I don't think it'll sink in til I pass 8 weeks because I lost a baby then. I love my sleep too😂 don't know possessed me😂😂 I think I'd like a little baby more though xx

Lovely strong line there @MrsGrealish so pleased for you.
6dpo here. Having progesterone checked tomorrow and Saturday. LH and FSH were normal from what I can see

@MrsGrealish lovely to see the lines getting darker! And great for a 1 hour hold too!

@MrsGrealish congratulations!!!

This group seems to be having a little bit of luck so long May it continue.

I'm 10dpo, day before yesterday I had some sharp lower pains on and off all day. Thought my period was making some kind of really early appearance, but nothing.
Not feeling positive this month tbh. We go on holiday tomorrow though so focusing on packing!

Morning all, just checking in. Nice to see everyone getting to it and getting the deed done. I hate fertile week it's super stressful, me and DH usually argue.
I'm 5+3 based on LMP but I suspect I'm earlier than that due to late ovulation due to the previous loss, so I'm taking 4 days off to average out (I ovulated 4 days later). Not got any sickness yet which I've had previously which is worrying, although my boobs appear to be slightly different to usual.
Coming towards my week away so starting to stress