Hoping for a BFP October/November

[Purple29]

Hi all just creating a new thread since the other one is almost full!!! Really really hoping this is our month, but not hopeful, DH is away with work for most of my FW and only comes home the day before I think I will ov. I've also injured my back!!!

@Bananatoast123 i have my fingers so tightly crossed for you!! I really hope this is the one 🙏 wishing you lots of luck and patience ✨

All my symptoms I was having from earlier this week have now stopped! Still mo signs on AF or a BFP! Im now 8 days late based on my last cycle length! Meaning I'm now around CD 40!!!!

Think I had a longer cycle the month I tested positive with DS but was more around 36 days!

Absolutely no idea where to go from here?! Im still fairly early coming off the pill so do I just assume i've skipped or just having a really long cycle? Is it worth a GP visit? I know friends have told me they know people who don't get the BFP until they are a few weeks or even months pregnant but I'm just in limbo until AF comes or I test positive really!

@staceymarieox i would imagine it is just the effects of the pill still, sooo annoying 😔 I don’t think you’ll have long left to wait until AF arrives if you’re not pregnant though. My first cycle was about that length the last time but it gradually came down.. what cycle number is this for you?

@BCxx yeah I did wonder if it was the pill, I havent been back on it that long this time around as we were TTC earlier in the year, then stopped and then changed our minds again 🤦‍♀️ so went back onto the pill in April, and came off again mid August!

I had AF at the beginning of September then 32 days, until my October AF and then up to now where I'm still waiting 🤣 so I'm on cycle 2 waiting for number 3 so definitely really early still so could just be settling in! When I was off the pill earlier in the year my cycles got down to 30 days and that was sort of the set number for me then so it's just scary when I'm pretty much at day 40 🤣 the pill is such a monster, it's great for me until we decide to have a baby and then it just holds everything up! 🤦‍♀️

@staceymarieox yeah I went back on it after having #1 and really didn’t want to take it again. I just felt like after not having all those artificial hormones in my body I didn’t really want to go back to it but didn’t really like the alternatives so went back on it for a year. My friend was talking about it the other day and talking about thinking of TTC soon and I kidded on I wasn’t and said ‘oh I know, I hate taking it’.. felt so smug that I was bare face lying to them and getting away with it 😂

Mine seems to be down to 28 days now but then it could change again this month so I have no clue! I don’t even know if it would be worth starting to take something herbal to regulate your cycles now when you’re this far in or just to wait and hope AF hurries up

@BCxx it is the best feeling when off it but like you said I don't fancy the alternatives either! Only a couple of friends know we are TTC this time, mainly because I like have people to go to much like this thread to ask advice!

Do you know what herbal things are recommended? Last time I just rode it out and waited and we got pregnant after 5 months, but would definitely be up for taking something to boost being regular and more fertile, I do already take the Folic acid aswell!

My OPKs seemed to peak yesterday, the second test I did seemed to be a bit of a dye stealer, but tested again today and it seems higher than yesterday? Do I just keep DTD?

@Bananatoast123 any update today? Have everything crossed for you. Honestly this TWW is dragging for me although I am trying to stay positive and not read into too much but last night I was having my favourite wine and it didn't taste as nice....
@Purple29 oh that's good you've got such dark lines. I got one dark line then a weak one the next day! Keep DTD!

@Knov20 not good news from me I had a BFN so it was either evap or chemical. I suspect a CP as I’d have 2 evaps 2 days prior too on a different brand. It’s super weird as I’ve had so many different symptoms this month! It’s been really hard mentally today but onwards and upwards!

How many dpo are you? I hope you get your BFP this month!!

@Bananatoast123 oh no!!! I'm so sorry to hear this. How many dpo are you? I'm currently 4 or 5. My opks were a bit all over the place but EW on two days so we DTD most days just to cover all basis.

@Knov20 it’s okay!! Thank you though! I think I’m 11dpo if I ovulated the day after my peak! AF is due on Wednesday. I was crampy from 6-9dpo but it subsided yesterday. I was also burpy/gassy/nauseous 9&10dpo but not anymore, and my boobs are so sore and blue veiny so really makes me think it may have been a CP. I’m kind of seeing it as a blessing if so as we’ve not gotten as close as that before!

fingers crossed for you 🤞🏼🤞🏼 it only takes once!!

@Bananatoast123 listening to what you’re saying, a chemical sounds likely as the cramps etc would all fit in with the schedule. I experienced a chemical 2 months back and felt similar in terms of at least I think something happened?

im cd15 and usually ovulate cd18 so going to try to frequently BD over these next few days. Carrying on with vitamins, using ferti-lily cup during fertile days, I’ve been having 1-2 spoons of mucus syrup (meant to be good for ewcm) and using pressed/conceive plus fertility lube.

trying to be active daily, drink plenty of water and eat healthy foods. Let’s see what happens as this is cycle #11

@buttercupbee just seeing this.. I haven’t but have heard a lot about them! Always think I’d be scared it moved or something and didn’t work properly but I take it that doesn’t happen if it’s in correctly?

Testing again tomorrow which should be 8or 9dpo, one boob in particular has that full feeling I’ve only ever had when pregnant before! Trying not to get too excited about that 🙈

I’ve not been here in ages because I thought I was out. Ovulated v late (like day 25) and barely managed to DTD. Think today is 13 DPO, what is that, does anyone else see it?

@BCxx I’ve never had a problem of it moving and you honestly can’t feel it once it’s in. It only leaks if it’s not in correctly but it’s fairly easy to do. It’s worth looking into as I think it can hold 3 times as much as a tampon so you don’t need to change it as often 😊 Your symptoms sound promising, fingers crossed!

@Ballygowenwater I see it! Is it pink? Do you have any FRERs you could try? Really hope it’s a BPF for you! 🤞🏼

I had a clear blue in the cupboard I was keeping till I was positive to show my partner, figured it would be easier for him to read and…..

@Ballygowenwater congratulations!! 💕

@UserL95 I think so too. I’ve not had this many symptoms pre AF and this early before… like sore boobs, cramps/twinges, gassy, headaches and so so tired! I’m 2 months behind you so how strange!! I’ve started spotting now, which if AF comes today means my LP was only 11 days which I’m not sure if concerning or not! My progesterone test at 7dpo was v good tho so I’m a bit unsure!

Oooo I really hope this is your month! Sounds like you’re doing all the right stuff 🙂 I’ve read how in Chinese medicine they believe in the TWW about staying warm so socks always on and hot water bottle etc!

@Ballygowenwater this is such a beautiful BFP to share with your OH! Congratulations xx

@Bananatoast123 yes i heard about this, warm feet = warm uterus and you’re meant to eat warm foods too like soups and avoid things like salads. I also have pomegranate juice which is meant to help progesterone in the TWW. I forgot to say I’m seed cycling this month too. Gosh I can barely keep up!
Having your progesterone tests come back is another small win. hopefully these little wins at a time will lead to a bigger win right? I want to tell you to stay hopeful but I get how hard it can be.
AF may be a few days early due to possible CP aswell trying to empty out the uterus? Try not to worry about LP too much

@UserL95 yesss! I’m not sure how much of it is a myth but I have to say I do feel healthier as a whole with the vitamins etc and with eating better, so a bit of a win! Will have to try pomegranate juice next time - I’d give the blood test a try, it’s definitely given me peace of mind that all my hormone levels are ok.

what’s seed cycling?

I hope you’re right, for the both of us! But we will get there and your message has really helped thank you 💜 I’m such an over thinker so I do think I’ll always like let my head go “what if it’s this”! I think once we get OH tested and myself a scan and if they’re all ok I’ll probably be like right I can just let nature decide when. I say this but I’ll probably find something 🤣

Huge congratulations @Ballygowenwater xx

Just seen this sorry!! Big congratulations @Ballygowenwater enjoy every second xx

@Bananatoast123 stay strong girl!! We are all in this together xx

seed cycling is including seeds in your diet pre and post ovulation. Flax and pumpkin before, sesame and sunflower after. All to do with regulating hormones and stuff naturally apparently - thought it can’t hurt to try though I defo deont remember to have them every day

@Ballygowenwater aww congratulations that’s so lovely 🥰 Xxx