Ovulation

[Amy95]

Hi all I'm just wondering if anyone can help me . So I'm cycles are a bit all over the place they range from 28 / 32 days . Some months there like clock work and every 29 days then others I'm out by a few days
So this month me and my partner have both decided to track my ovulation as we've been trying for a while now and still nothing has happened .... So I'm new to this so if anyone has some advice please help a lady out. Also I've attached my tests . Does this look normal and when will I start to see dark lines ?
Thabkyou for taking your time to read x

@BudgetBuster I totally agree 9dpo is probably not a great idea but it seems like all my willpower goes out the window at that point 🤣
I think because I've seen so many people online (tiktok hahah) get faint bfp on 8/9dpo I'm like ohhh that must be normal! But I know full well it's not.

@Amy95 I've just looked back at my 4dpo logs over the last year and never had af symptoms. Just logged Vvv mild cramps a few times. X

I'm with you on that I watch videos in my free time 😂
So weird I can't explain its not like horrible AF cramps but it's there if you get what I mean xx

Hi minnie 👋 I've felt very left behind watching everyone get there bfp around me , tell him not to be spoil sport 😂 my poor boyfriend was basically crying at the end 😂😂xx

@Minnierose11 we are the same - been together for a longggg time so definitely don't do it everyday or every other naturally.

we are abit odd in the way some weeks we will have it alot and then happily go two/three weeks without so I definitely needed to track .

managed 4 times in our window so hoping it was enough - felt like the honeymoon phase again 😁

How you getting on xx

@Amy95 yeah finally peaked cd21
so late!!!!

hoping DTD enough and that egg quality wasn't impacted 😑
how are you?

But least you've peaked 🥳❤️ yes I'm ok 5dpo today and it feels like it's going so slowwwww 😂 hate waiting so impatient xx

@Amy95 @Mangotango39 really nice to find others feeling the same! I've had a really rough time of feeling excluded from things since all friends have little ones now.

But yes, he won't have a choice once those lines start to get darker haha! Can't wait to start seeing my lines turn darker, all this month the line has been virtually non existent! Never thought I'd say it but I'm almost wishing my period here so I can start properly testing afterwards!

It's not nice at all , it was my first time tracking and I was so excited when I seen the lines getting darker 😂 xx

@Minnierose11 I totally feel this too. We're the last of our friends too and you really feel it don't you!
A catch up with friends has now turned into being invited to baby classes, which while I'm sure are super cute it's not exactly what someone struggling to get pregnant wants to be around 😅

Wishing everyone luck for this cycle, hopefully we start seeing some positive tests soon 💕 x

How you getting on Dabs ?
Xx

I have never even been invited to those - I don't even get invited to their kids partys. Almost as if because I don't have a child, I don't have a place there. I'm sure it's not an intentional block but more of an oversight but hurts none the less...
then it's the constant ... when are you having a baby? Questions...

Weirdly... after posting earlier this morning saying I can't wait to have my first proper period (first month off pill had a withdrawal 3 days after but not proper period) I've just noticed light spotting!! Actual happy it's come hahaha ... means I can start proper testing with Ovulation strips after! Exciting hahaha

@dabs9 @Amy95 @Mangotango39 ladies can I ask, do you class CD1 as when you first notice blood, ie: on tissue when wiping or when you get proper flow? (Sorry TMI)
And also, when do you then start testing with ovulation sticks? The day you stop bleeding until you hit your peak? I'm not sure about my cycle currently as haven't had periods for a long while (pill) xxx

@Minnierose11 oh I'm sorry you're having to deal with that. It's definitely such a hard journey to be on. Sometimes I think people don't know what to do for the best if they know you're ttc. An invite should always be offered though regardless. Yay for the spotting!!

@Amy95 my strip test was darker this morning! Attached photo. I'm now just trying to dehydrate myself so I can test this afternoon 🤣 I'm just confused because it's so much earlier than normal for me. I'm worried it's a false rise and the maca root has messed with it somehow. Probs just overthinking. xx

I normally class CD1 as when I get proper flow. Have a couple of days spotting prior which I don't class as AF.
I would suggest starting opk testing the day after you stop bleeding and keep going until a few days after peak to make sure it drops down and stays low. Xx

Hiya sorry I normally put in my flo app I'm spotting then count next day and normal flow , that's how I've always done it so not sure it that's right 😂 xx

No no no it's not a false rise , we are positive remember 😂 omg it is dark isn't it , I'm on maca and I peaked lovely 🤞🥳 you've got this , I'm rooting for you xx

My chart I started rising the same time as you so I wouldn't worry what so ever xx

@Amy95 😂 overthinkers anonymous over here. I swear I never used to be that anxious before ttc hahah ✨must be positive✨

Yeah every other month when I've started seeing a rise like this it's kept going up and up and I've ovulated. I don't know why I'm doubting it tbh, I think just because it's like a week earlier than I expected... but that's why I started taking the maca to try and shorten my cycles so maybe it's worked, who knows! X

Just got this 😭 static! although my strips aren't any darker than this morning which is weird.
But I'll take it x

I've heard maca has been helping women shorten there cycles so you might be one of them , don't doubt yourself , so is a static meaning your going ovulate soon eeeeeeee 🥳🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞xxx

@Amy95 yeah a static is your peak on the digital. Going to keep doing the strips to hopefully get it on there too.
God, there was me saying I wasn't gonna test this month lol!
Just so pleased because if my cycles stayed super long my Dr said she'd start me on meds which I don't want. Xx

I'm sorry if I made you test 😂😂I'll be in your tww buddy anyway 🎉 I'm pleased for you xx

Hahahha it's all your fault! Nah I've no willpower anyway when it comes to not testing so I'm sure I would've anyway even without this thread. Roll on the TWW and hopefully some exciting news for us all! Xx

I'll take full responsibility on that 😂 and watch now you will get your bfp this month 👀😂 I'll be your lucky charm xx