2023 TTC 35+ Part 2

[VixFromThe6ix]

Hi ladies,
This is a new thread as we maxed the other one. I tagged everyone that posted in the last 12 pages. If I'm missing someone, please tag them in the comments.
@Eirlys1986
@Muriel84
@Un7breakable
@vitahelp
@Mirla
@TheFanciestPants
@Mummyme87
@FiddleLeaf
@Anna531
@Poppy708
@Golaz
@LeopardLover
@Floralsandsmiles
@Bumblebee413
@TrudyProud
@13Bastards
@DinkyGT
@A1b2c3d4e5f6g7
@TTCnumberfour
@Cirque1
@39starstartry
@Freya8
@Angelsrose
@TheBirdintheCave
@AgeGapBbe
@BengalMama
@BB2023

@Clairey332 urgh my 18 month old recently cut 4 canines so was feeding lots overnight. Tbh his baseline is one or two feeds a night anyway. Also hoping that bf doesn’t affect my chances. Sorry to hear about your ectopic, that must’ve been a very scary experience x

@Clairey332 unicorn tears are a joke. Think the poster was saying people try anything after a cycle or two of TTC

Good luck with the teething @Eirlys1986 . It's bloody brutal and we haven't even gotten to molars and canines yet

@TrudyProud i thought as much given the topic! 😂😂 Had never heard of that term before though! 😝

@Eirlys1986 horrible isn’t it! All my 3 have struggled with teething. My middle daughter struggled the most. Our poor nipples!! 😂😂 Let’s hope we get some success hey! I’ve just started with some CM and due to ovulate in 4 days so let’s see! What CD are you at the moment or are you still waiting for your cycle to return? X

@Clairey332 Took the tablet with a spoon full of yogurt today and it still made me feel sick so I’ll have to find an alternative.

I went to pick up test yesterday and something was wrong with their register so they couldn’t give it to me. I’m pretty sure that’s all fixed today so I’ll go soon. I heard that it’s better to test later in the day for LH and not with fmu. Do any of you find a difference here, I’m not sure if hold until I get them of do it with smu.

@emmatcc1 yes not FMU for OPKs (unless it’s the clear blue digital). I used to test around 10am, and when it started getting darker increased to 10, 2 and 6

Do vitamin b capsules also smell? And do tablets with folic acid have the smell?

Something has gone funny with my cycle, I'm 13 dpo and so should have had my period yesterday or it should be coming today. Had bad cramps yesterday and one tiny dot of spotting, and cramps have all stopped now. Had anyone on high dose ubiquinol had this? I'm wondering if it's lengthened my luteal phase, because I haven't had the usual spotting. And obviously I ovulated four days early, so I'm not sure what that'll do to my period

Some do, but the zita West ones and the Proceive ones do not at all

@Un7breakable how annoying, I find getting ill very frustrating at the best of times. I hope you are on the mend.
@A1b2c3d4e5f6g7 you never know, it could be a good sign?! I have my fingers crossed for you.
@Eirlys1986 I would 100% take unicorn tears if they were double blind trials showing their efficacy! 😘xx__

@TheFanciestPants i don't think so, I don't feel that way at all - just feel like my period was starting and has now stopped. Also brown spotting for me signalled a mmc when I had it before. I'll wait and see, I can only think it's the vitamins (or the acupuncture!) I'll ask when I go next

@TheFanciestPants 😂, I’m not sure if fairytale creatures can qualify for level one clinical data due to being entirely make believe.
@Clairey332 I am CD 24 and 8dpo(I think!), so getting very close to proper testing time. Have to say I’m just not “feeling” pregnant but it’s far too early to say. Fingers crossed for your ovulation to come in 4 days, an exciting part of the cycle! 🥚

@Eirlys1986 I knew there would be a flaw in the plan. Still though, if you see any gold standard trial data on either unicorns or other fictional characters being beneficial let me know 😂.
I am sorry to hear that @A1b2c3d4e5f6g7 . It really sucks when your body doesn't play ball. I don't believe this is a side effect of high dose ubiquinol the only side effect I have heard of is a slightly upset stomach (digestive discomfort sort of levels). I have spent way too much time looking at supplements... 😎

@emmatcc1 doesnt sound good if it’s that strong it’s making you feel sick! 🤢 I’ve just sniffed my new vitamins and they stink! 🥴Not starting them until tomorrow. I was taking the boots own breastfeeding ones but changed them to Cytoplan ones which are supposed to be better quality 🤞🏼Hope you find a better one!

@A1b2c3d4e5f6g7 i have heard of medication and vitamins doing strange things to your cycle. Suppose it depends a lot on the individual. Stress can throw you off too and delay things. Hopefully you will know one way or another soon.

@Eirlys1986 ah so we seem to mostly be all over the place with all of our cycles then! 😆 I’ve just done an OPT and got a high peak! Going to test again tonight. It is exciting but very nerve wracking!! Good luck to you as you creep closer to knowing! I guess that’s the worst part of the month! 🥴🥴 xx

Just picked up tests! There was still something wrong but I went and called the delivery services that they have an error and I need the package. I did get it but that parcelshop probably hates me now for complicating.

Thanks @Clairey332 good luck with your opt, if you are getting high results already definitely test 2-3 times daily so that you catch the peak and know when your ovulation is likely to be 👍🏻

@TheFanciestPants @Eirlys1986 i chaired a long debate about a double blinded rct earlier. The idea of unicorn tears sounds a lot more interesting! I wonder, are unicorns prone to crying? Would have to factor that into the costs of the clinical trial. Perhaps have to feed them onions whilst watched the notebook.

@Eirlys1986For about 14 years I’ve felt when I ovulate! Very painful. It’s just interesting to POAS to see the results!! 😂😂😂 it’s actually given a higher reading quicker than I expected! Thought I was roughly due to ovulate in 4 days time x

@Muriel84 it says online that apparently seasonal allergies, people not believing in them, renegade wizards and orphans throwing rocks at them all result in tears. I’m sure we could make this form some sort of business plan to present to lord sugar

@Clairey332 I also seem to get the sharp pelvic pains on ovulation and feel very nauseous the day before. Always good to pee on a stick though

Just did an ovulation test for the first time and the dye is running through. It’s a weird feeling seeing two lines.

@Eirlys1986 wow I can’t believe I didn’t already know that! 😂

@A1b2c3d4e5f6g7 thats interesting to hear about the spotting. I’d be happy if the vitamins have sorted mine out. I’m assuming my period will be 14 days after I ovulated, which was 2/3 days early. Hope you get some answers soon x

I'm on the 7th Day of Flashing smileys, CD17. Not holding out much hope this month! Last month I got a solid smiley on CD13. I have started CoQ10 and a Boots conception vitamin which may have delayed ovulation. I have also run out of the Clearblue tests and I'm away from home for a few days! To be honest a break from incessant testing may be good for me for the time being. I'll be investing in some cheap ovulation tests next month.

@A1b2c3d4e5f6g7 I'm impressed by your self control! Fingers crossed it's good news when you do POAS.

@Eirlys1986 probably 12dpo. My LP is only 12 days and I have a CT scan at 14 dpo, so need to know as obv. won't be able to have it if by some miracle I'm pregnant.