TTC July 2024 ✨♥️

[LucyCL]

This is for those who are trying to conceive crossing over from the end of June to July. Sending positive vibes to all of us !💙

@Irish812 yep same! Mine gets worse as I get closer to AF. I read somewhere it can be related to progesterone x

@RaindropsOnRoses22 its funny because everything else in my life seems to go so fast 😅 are you planning on testing before AF is due to arrive? I haven’t really decided yet

@RaindropsOnRoses22 this is also our first cycle post partum!

We were only able to dtd once a day before ovulation. Only 1dpo and I'm already impatient.

How often does everyone test before AF? So far I've done one, seen the BFN then not tested again - also see the temperature drop the day before AF so know it's coming.

Yes exactly, if 25% will BFP each. Both of trying, we just keep dodging the 1 in 4!

I also get sore boobs after ovulation, but only since TTC. It feels like my body knows we're TTC 😅

@Splishsplashsplosh93 when we were TTC DC1 AF would always get me before I had the chance to test. I’m undecided what to do this time round. I think if I get to 11DPO I’ll test, as my luteal phase is only 11 days. Personally if I got a negative at 11DPO I wouldn’t test again and would just wait a few more days to see if AF turns up, but I think it depends on your cycle and what’s normal for you! And also how early you’re planning on testing. I think easiest to test would be 10DPO, and so I would only get the chance to test once or twice before AF would be due for me anyway x

@Splishsplashsplosh93

You've got willpower doing just the one!

I've done 8dpo, 9dpo 10dpo 🤦🏻‍♀️ but only because I'm a glutton for punishment and it's a novelty.

I know we don't have a hope this month so I'm just pissing money away.

I'm going to try and hang on until AF due next month, although will be even harder when there's an actual chance. I've just been to Poundland to stock on cheap test strips so even I don't really believe that. 🫣

Oh amazing! How old's your little one?

I'm feeling a bit crampy today so I suspect AF is on her way, which means a seriously short luteal phase as the FF app says I ovulated on the 15th. I've started taking vitamin B so hoping this lengthens it and puts us in with a chance next month

Have a look on Amazon - I got 20 of the little strips for £10 which was way cheaper than what I was paying with the proper tests!

I had to be strict with myself as first few months I was testing so much - totally feel you with being a glutton for punishment!

@Splishsplashsplosh93 I normally test at 7dpo then put myself in a pit of anxiety hoping that the second line will appear each day after that 🙈

I don't really know when AF is due to arrive with it being my first PP cycle. My luteal phase was around 9 days before I had my ds. I'll try to hold out to 10dpo but I'll more than likely end up testing earlier

How is everyone doing?

@LucyCL not much going on here! I’m 5DPO so a way to go yet. I’ve had a tough couple of days with DS as he’s poorly and really struggling, and very clingy to me as a result, so I’ve just poured myself a glass of wine. But now I’m wondering if that’s ok?! Does anyone stop drinking for the TWW? I hardly drink at all, at the most 2-3 glasses of wine a week. When we were TTC #1 I stopped drinking completely. I feel like the odd drink is ok until you get a positive? I don’t know if you share any kind of blood supply until at least implantation?!

@DaisyEM no harm in a glass of wine, Especially at 5dpo when it hasn't implanted yet :)
Tbh even an occasional drink after a positive test is fine. Just no binging sessions 😆

@Kiwiburgh thanks! This is our first cycle TTC2, but if it takes a while it would be miserable to not be able to have a glass of wine here and there ☺️

I had another big temp increase this morning at 6DPO so got overexcited and took a test (I know, too early!). BFN of course

How are you?

Ah @Splishsplashsplosh93 I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

Which app are you using? I've been using natural cycles since Jan but the first month I've used to to plan pregnancy rather than prevent!

Can I join? Had a MMC last cycle, finally ovulated and will be 1DPO tomorrow so starting the 2WW. Managed to BD day before ovulation and day of so hopefully it's enough.

I have seen people talking about drinking a small glass of wine is fine during 2WW. But I stopped drinking completely at the beginning of May. Before that, I drank once per month.
When are you going to test?

A big increase at 6 DPO is still good! 😊Are you having any symptoms?
Today is CD11 and I expect to ovulate on CD20 if things go according to plan! My BBT has been rising halfway so I know I am half way there to the O day. Have been BD'ing every day to maximise the chance. I believe there is only 25% chance to get pregnant if I am right.

I would suggest you to BD on 1 dpo and 2 dpo to maximise the chance. I did the same last cycle and didn't get a BFP. However that was the cycle after a CP. Maybe this new cycle will be different for you?

Has anyone been using RHR and BBT to track ovulation and potential pregnancy?

This new cycle I started to use the apple watch to predict ovulation. I have read some threads talking about RHR increases when it is close to ovulation then keeps rising until AF or stay elevated if pregnant. BBT also does the same thing.
However today is CD11 for me, and my BBT has risen whereas RHR has dropped again.
I can tell I am half way there to my O day (CD20) and my baseline BBT is around 36.4 and now it is around 36.7.
Has anyone had any similar experience? Any thoughts?

Premom just assumes I ovulated which is WRONG. Usually my BBT goes up to around 37 degrees after I ovulate.

@LucyCL I only use ovulation tests to check and has been successful for me last 2 pregnancies.
I'd struggle to rely on heart rate as it can vary so much. I think temping wouldn't work for me as I work shifts and also get up to a toddler during the night.

@LucyCL I've only ever used ovulation sticks here too. My BBT & heart rate can be all over the place due to autoimmune issues, I've found ovulation sticks usually fairly accurate.

@LucyCL how do you use heart rate to track ovulation? I might have to look into this as that's something my Apple Watch does track, but not BBT because it's an older model 😅