Preparing to TTC in 2022 part 6

[WingingIt09]

Hello and welcome to thread 6! You guys are all amazing, can't believe the thread is still going! Congrats to those with BFPs and baby dust to those who are trying! Xx

Possibly, I had been travelling and did mess up my medication a little (no thyroid), so could have put it out of whack. Would have thought an early response test would be picking something up by now still though...think I'm just gonna try and live life like normal, maybe all the over thinking is just delaying AF

Feeling rubbish this morning. Day 22 and still no ovulation and my stomach cramps are still here. I’ve had an upset stomach this morning. So not sure what’s going on, I’ve had some more spotting too.

AF isn’t due for another 11 days either so will just have to see how things pan out I guess!

@SarahShorty sorry you're having duch a tough time at the moment! Maybe a nice date night where ttc conversation is off the table would be nice for you both xx

I don't really like the Flo App. I don't find it that accurate. I was like clockwork with my period but they'd change how many days in between etc and even in his pregnancy and even though my due date is the same as any other app it puts me two days behind!

This* not his.

@PinkButtercups interesting, it's normally fairly accurate for me, just wished I tracked the O day, but DH and I agreed to wait a few months before we start doing that 😂

@Dreamingof3 thank you xx It's okay. It'll happen when it happens and if the fertility clinic says we would benefit from assisted conception, we'll do it.

Saw some kids this morning climbing into a minivan. Was cute. Until I saw the mother let her small daughter sit on her lap in the front passenger seat 😧

Just checking in, thanks for the new thread @WingingIt09!

@SarahShorty- I'm sorry you're having such a hard time- sending virtual hugs ❤️

CD29 for me, but no idea where I am. The breast pain that made me think I'd already ovulated has lessened, so I'll give it until next weekend for AF to show up. I still feel tired but I think that's just me, I don't feel anything like I did having DS so I doubt we got lucky this time.

Hope everyone is well! ❤️

@HeathenPlayingHouse thank you xx It'll get better. It has to.

Hey is anyone able to explain bbt? How does this “confirm” ovulation? I keep reading this and I’m contemplating starting it next cycle if I get a BFN this month…

@Bananatoast123 it acts as a look-back to confirm ovulation. There is a slight dip in temperature when you ovulate.

@SarahShorty ah okay thanks! Do you test everyday before you get up?

@Bananatoast123 yes as soon as ypu wake up, before you get out of bed.

@Dreamingof3 amazing thank you! I will try this next cycle! Although hopefully I don’t need to! Got a few twinges and sending OH out for tests! I wasn’t going to but need new clothes and I didn’t want to spend money for things that might not fit longer than 2/3 months! 🤣 this is my excuse anyway for testing at 10dpo haha

Hi, can I join your lovely supportive thread? DH and I have just half heartedly started trying. Only on cycle one and not expecting this to be and easy journey due to various health issues between the pair of us but we shall see!!!😂

I finally have a positive ovulation test, tested high this morning on day 23!

I have no idea what’s going on with my body this month, I’ve had pretty bad stomach cramps all last week and some blood in my discharge. Has anyone had anything similar before?

@Welshgal85 woooo, time to BD!
Can't say I have ever had that before sorry no help there 😂

Update - still no AF, still BFN. Waiting for response from GP, as I'm concerned my thyroid levels could be causing the delay. Getting really mild cramping so maybe AF is on the way... Would be sods law if I have contacted GP all worried and then it starts 😅

@Welshgal85 sorry if I’ve missed it but have you had a BFN? I’ve heard that you can get a positive OPK when you’re pregnant so it may be worth doing a test incase you missed your peak and actually ovulated earlier?

@missmoosh haha yeah time to BD! When was AF due? Fingers crossed for you!

@Houseelf90 No I haven’t done a test as 10 days until AF due so I thought it would be too early to test? Could be a possibility though I guess!

@Welshgal85 it was due 7th Sept, I'm normally between 25-27 days so latest should really have been 8th Sept. So strange that it's all BFN, so assuming it's something unrelated that's causing it be late 🤔

@Bananatoast123 you should have a temperature rise after ovulation (usually at least 3 day consecutive to confirm on apps) - the app will work out your baseline temp from pre ovulation and once you get the confirmed rise in temp high enough it will confirm ovulation has occurred rather than an anovulatory cycle.

Starting having some cramps just now - 5dpo.
Really trying hard not to overanalyse as it's still early but will probably end up testing on Saturday (which is 3/4 days before AF is due) so hopefully will know soon either way

@Welshgal85 Could be ovulation cramping/spotting? Or maybe implantation cramping/spotting if you missed the surge early on?

CD30 and I'm getting sick again. Sadly not the morning sickness kind, more likely about cough/chest infection. No one warned me that toddlers will turn you into a human Kleenex 🤮😂

@missmoosh have you had any symptoms? Maybe see what happens in a day or two.

@HeathenPlayingHouse yeah could do, though I’ve never had it before when I’ve ovulated! I was wondering if maybe I did ovulate early and it could be implantation but now I’m testing high on ovulation sticks so a bit confused! 😂

@Welshgal85 I would try an frer either now or in a few days if you can wait!