Preparing to TTC in 2022 part 6

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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

My BBT is still up and according to my app, AF is 3 days late. I don't know what my body is doing as I'm so convinced the cycle was anovulatory.

@Bananatoast123 off-red/orange sounds like potential implantation bleeding. I hope AF stays away.

@SarahShorty have you taken a test?? You could have ovulated but later than you thought? I don’t know enough about when you’re anovulatory.

Yes I did think this but also refuse to get my hopes up again after Saturday 🤣 and that I spot around now every month anyway. It’s stopped now again…. If my bbt goes back up tomorrow rather than down I might entertain a test!!

@Bananatoast123 yep, it was negative. I'll see what happens with BBT.

Hi I've been quietly following this thread. Last month I had a chemical. This month I am CD 17 and am yet to get ovulate but am very close. I never have a cycle longer than 28 days, normally between 23-28 (more likely 27-28). I am just wondering, if I am ovulating this late in the cycle then is it going to cause problems?

I was just googling and reading about short luteal phases and there then not being enough progesterone to support the egg. I saw a herb called Angus cactus, I got the impression this supports progesterone. Would it be worth me taking this? Many thanks 😊

@SarahShorty ah no! Well we are in the next few days together! Keeping my fingers crossed for you!

@SarahShorty, @Bananatoast123 sorry about your BFNs
@Nypie sorry to hear the results, hopefully the consultation gives you some next steps.

Hi ladies I have a question if anyone's experienced before. I track using Clearblue OPKs. Last week it was high on Tuesday so I took wednesday(ish) as my ovulation date to mark from. I tested again fri and sat just to check and both were low.
I tested again this morning and evening and they're back to high. I'm really confused now as to whether to assume its only happening now?
I had tests to confirm ovulation at the weekend but I don't know when to expect my bloods back.

@Anna531 I really struggled with the clear blue ones for this reason so just use the cheapies! Some others might have had better luck with them??

13dpo for me and BFN so taking the spotting yesterday as pre period spotting. AF should come tomorrow if not today and I’ll be onto cycle 10. Never thought I’d be potentially finishing the year still not pregnant.

Decided not to focus on things as heavily until January and just enjoy the season. I’m going to continue with my healthy eating / exercise, will take cough syrup & EPO in first 2 weeks and then just try forget second. I don’t think I’ll track with OPKs but might BBT though as find that useful to know.

Morning ladies xx Today is 18DPO. I had a 10th/0.1 of a drop in BBT this morning, which is within the margin of error. No spotting yet. I haven't done another test either, I couldn't be bothered. I'm just in limbo.

@TulipVictory I took agnus castus it took a while to work but I would recommend getting it from either a Chinese herbalist or online at a higher dose as the Holland and barret etc are so minimal it wouldn't even take an effect from what I read. Also take it first thing in the morning before food. I also took high dose vitamin c and vitamin b complex as this is all supposed to help but this is just what worked for me and I'm no expert. How long have you been off contraception ?

@Bananatoast123 aw I'm so gutted for you but definitely try enjoy the holiday period it might help take your mind off temporarily even a little. I can only imagine how you must be feeling. Sending a hug and look after yourself x

Sorry @Nypie hope you're all okay x

Hi all, hope everyone is ok. Looks like AF is on her way tonight, so a 7 day LP phase for me. Huge temperature plummet this morning, and all the usual AF symptoms today, just waiting now.

@Houseelf90 Totally get that about not wanting to feel symptoms and get your hopes up. This cycle I've had the sorest boobs since ovulating and a little voice kept saying "what if", which makes it all the more disheartening. Hope you're holding up ok.

@Bananatoast123 I think an LP of 11 days is ok. 12+ is optimal, but 10-11 is ok from what I've read (and I've read a lot, as mine is 7-8 days). There are mixed opinions on whether you should count spotting as day 1 but I only ever go straight into full flow so not read much about that particularly. That's great about your progesterone test, and sounds like it wouldn't be the LP in your case. Though I'm not a medical doctor! I hadn't heard about the fallback - my temp stayed low for a few days then rose once then plummeted today. Sounds like taking a more relaxed approach will be good for your mindset. This time of year is meant to be so joyous, but I know lots of us ttc are counting away time - it's so tough. Hope you're ok.

@LucyLoopyLu that sounds like the SMEP - good luck, lots of people swear by it!

@TulipVictory do you know when you normally ovulate? Perhaps you're having a one-off late ovulation this cycle? I am now seriously considering agnus castus as my LP is 7-8 days. Have been hesitant to, but now I'm getting desparate.

@lj2022 I'm considering agnus castus - can I ask what brand and dosage you used? Appreciate everyone's different but I feel like I don't have much to go on!

So I did a digital ovulation test on a whim and it’s a smiley face so I’m peak! I couldn’t help myself 🫣 So I’m CD16 today which means ovulation CD17/18, so far we have dtd CD10,12 and 13, I have a feeling he won’t want to tonight but otherwise I feel like we are going to miss it

@DesertSnow keeping my fingers crossed that it’s implantation for you and AF stays away!!
I’m 10dpo now I think, sore nipples, slight discomfort lower abdomen, backache, waves of nausea and peeing more than usual. Did a cheapie test even though it’s early and of course it’s a BFN. AF due Sunday I think and now I’m not holding out much hope, I was hoping for even just a squint of a line if I’m going to be lucky this month as the tests are 10miu rather than 20 😩

@Houseelf90 ah that's very sweet of you, but I'm sure it's AF, all the telltale signs + the temperature plummet. At the moment I'm just grateful for every extra hour I get of this LP! 8 days just seems better than 7, though realistically neither of them are any good for ttc!
Your symptoms sound positive, but I know you don't want to get your hopes up. Still, I'm keeping everything crossed for you. Lots of people don't get even a squinter at 10dpo so you're certainly not out.

@BethSuz27 Sounds like a bit of tactical seduction is in order 😉But even if you don't DTD tonight, sperm can live for up to 5 days so hopefully you've got this cycle covered.

@DesertSnow fingers crossed for an 8 day LP then! Thank you, I will keep you updated, just got to try not to test again before the weekend. When I got my BFP with my chemical I was negative on the Friday and then positive on the Monday!

@DesertSnow any tips for a tactical seduction? 😅
hopefully if not tonight then tomorrow, but hopefully I’m not out for this cycle, I did that on a whim and quite diluted wee so it’s definitely a peak!
I’m just super worried I’ve missed it

Hi there, I’ve just found this thread so sorry if I am repeating information but have you read the book, ‘it starts with the egg’?
I’m 44 and had assumed I was kinda past it so wasn’t using contraception, I got pg in March/April 22 but had an early miscarriage at 5+ weeks. After processing it all we decided to actually TTC.
I was aware my age was a massive issue so started reading around and I thought the scientific research in the book to be impressive so I gave it a go, I ordered CoQ10 and Ubiquinol and the other supplements online but couldn’t get DHEA which is particularly important for proper with diminished ovarian reserve (or just old). My GO seemed oblivious to what it was but the book said it was the most important one so ordered some in the US on Amazon and got it delivered to a friend there and she posted on to me. Apparently it takes 3 months of taking the supplements for your eggs to have improved in quality.
3 months after starting the programme I got a BFP. Now 10+3 weeks and all clear on the first scan (waiting for panorama blood test results).
I know my experience alone isn’t evidence of anything but the book has actual studies and research etc, I thoroughly recommend it.
wishing you all the very best and keep your fingers crossed for me!!!
x x x

@DesertSnow we did it haha! We’ve done CD 10,12,13&16 and I have had my static today at CD16! Fingers crossed for tomorrow too!

Morning ladies xx 20DPO today, BBT still high, no bleed, but negative test on FMU. This is insane!

Sorry to hear that @SarahShorty :(
Are your cycles usually longer? Sorry if I’ve missed you saying that they are somewhere before.

@dearhummingbirds my cycles are average 35 days long. So not very long, but not short, either. I hate this limbo.

@DesertSnow I'll attach pictures and what I took all in the morning. I also ordered vitamin c in a higher dosage as vitamins all seem to come in very low dosages in most shops. Vitamin b complex also makes you pee illuminous yellow so don't be alarmed if you take that 😂 this is just what worked for me as these 3 things are supposed to help
2x agnus castus
1x vit c
1x b complex
1x conception vitamin (pregnacare)

I also then used cough medicine because I got no cervical mucus for months but that's a separate issue and would only recommend if there's a lack of CM.

Just thought I'd give all the info 😂

Hi all. I'm on CD14 and still low on the OPKs so looks like it might be a slightly longer cycle this time. We are just going to keep trying and hopefully it will be lucky cycle 8. I have to admit though I'm not feeling too lucky.

@Bananatoast123 how are you? Hope you're doing OK

@lj2022 oh thank you so much for sharing, that's super helpful! How many weeks are you now?

@LucyLoopyLu I've always liked the number 8. Good luck, fingers crossed for you!

So despite the massive temp drop yesterday, AF didn't arrive and looks like I'm all set for a 9 day LP which is long for me, so I'm excited! Still feeling AF symptoms this evening so expect it's not far off. But I'll take 9 days over 7 days any day!