TTC ~ Inbetweeners & Beyond (30 & Up)
Printed From: OHbaby!
Category: Planning Pregnancy (trying for baby)
Forum Name: Planning Pregnancy (trying for baby)
Forum Description: Trying to get pregnant? Going through fertility treatment? Just planning your first or second child? There are many people out there in the same boat to help and listen and share with
URL: https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43243
Printed Date: 29 April 2024 at 12:17pm
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 12.05 - http://www.webwizforums.com
Topic: TTC ~ Inbetweeners & Beyond (30 & Up)
Posted By: Nellennium
Subject: TTC ~ Inbetweeners & Beyond (30 & Up)
Date Posted: 29 April 2013 at 11:40am
Hi everyone  There's a thread in here for those under 30, and one for older mums.... and I felt I had no place to fit into!  I'll be 31 in 4 months, and it's like that on most forums, I always find chat groups for younger/older mums but none for the inbetweeners! So.... anyone else an inbetweener? I'm Kat, or Nel (my username on all forums) - I'm currently 30 and desperately wanting a baby (aren't we all?!). I've been charting for many many years as a means of not getting pregnant as the pill and other forms of contraception didn't agree with my fussy body. My husband and I were waiting until we were in a better position financially and career wise first. Anyway, 2013 was our trying starting year - we were not trying not preventing previous to this since August 2011. So now after getting into the proper TTC saddle I'm charting to get pregnant which is a whole different ball game! -------------  4xMC, 3xMMC  http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Replies:
Posted By: avidkeo
Date Posted: 29 April 2013 at 5:04pm
|
Hi Nell Im an in betweener as well!!! yay finally a forum for us too! I agree about nothing there for us! Im sorry about your angel baby, and hopefully it will happen again for you soon! |
Posted By: Monkeydee
Date Posted: 29 April 2013 at 9:12pm
Yay me too I'm 32 and we decided to stop the pill at the start of the year and start trying, I had been on the pill for about 15 years so it seems to be taking a while to get my body back to regular,at the moment my cycle seems so long I've decided ( just today) I'm gonna get onto the charting everything and hopefully that will help Although I'm worried about becoming slightly obsessed lol
|
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 30 April 2013 at 9:51am
|
Oh cool two more inbetweeners, we are not alone Thanks avid that's really nice  I'm so hoping your dip on your chart is an implantation dip!!!!I'm very obsessed with charting monkey, I think it's either too stressful for some people and the others just go crazy on it haha. I just love seeing what my body is doing allll the time. Also it gives you a more definite idea of when you can relax/clear your head, rather than BD'ing like bunnies every second day  How many cycles have you had since coming off the pill monkey? How are your guys partners/DH's on the baby front? Mine thinks I'm going crazy haha! ------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: avidkeo
Date Posted: 30 April 2013 at 12:38pm
|
haha, mine also thinks im going crazy. He does patiently listen when I tell him all about my chart and what it could all "potentially" mean, but then will just say you will know when you know! frustrating but he is soooo right! I was very cool calm and collected up until today. Seeing that dip is making me obsess about everything - Ive been getting cramps today but absoloutely no sign of AF - and I dont usually cramp till the day after she arrives. Ive been going to the loo ever hour since getting to work - but I have had 2 cups of coffee this morning! Cervix is high and medium - definately not hard. Ive got to the point where instead of being on the fence about it (which I was yesterday), ive kinda come down on the side of I think I might actually be, and am now scared of going to the loo encase cramps turn into AF, and I almost don't want to temp tomorrow encase it drops completely. sorry, ranting everywhere today but because we haven't told anyone we are trying, I don't have anyone to talk to here (I talk through problems) and because I have NEVER gone through this with a friend - none of my close friends have had a planned pregnancy. |
Posted By: avidkeo
Date Posted: 30 April 2013 at 12:41pm
| Monkey, when I first went off the pill (1.5 years ago) my first 2 periods were normal, then I had 6 really really long ones (44 days average) and for the last 6 months they have (were) average of 32 days. I was on it for 11 years! so just hang in there. I never charted because we werent trying - I went off the pill because I found lumps in my breast and worried it was the hormones causing them - since found they were nothing but dense tissue - and never bothered going back on them. I just used a Period Tracker app to keep an eye on things because I missed knowing exactly when I was going to get my period!!! One good thing about being on the pill, AF worked like clockwork! |
Posted By: Lovebeingamummy
Date Posted: 30 April 2013 at 7:34pm
| Hi all, I am 35 so not sure if 'fit' the in betweeners category but thought it looked like a great thread!!! I have one child already (he's 2) and we have just started TTC for our second child. Have no idea how long it will take........went off the pill in March but wanted to have one 'natural' cycle before really starting. So I've had one AF and currently CD 7 so let the fun begin, he he!!! :) |
Posted By: Monkeydee
Date Posted: 30 April 2013 at 7:35pm
Hi ya guys well I've had 3 cycles since I stopped the pill but I don't think you can really count the first one since it was more a 'chemical' one if that's what you can call it and yeah lasting about 44 days too and I'm not sure if I'm even ovulating although hold the phone, I just checked my test and I've 2 lines!!!!!  My DH (well not yet but may as well be) is quite into it all loving the BDing of course but last night I was saying I had brought a thermometer and he was like oh what for so I told him and he was quite interested. He has a 13 year old from a previous relationship along time ago when he was a teenager himself so its nice this time to be actually planning it with no surprises. 
|
Posted By: Lovebeingamummy
Date Posted: 30 April 2013 at 7:42pm
| I am using those ovulation sticks as they are so helpful for working out ovulation. Last time I got pregnant the first month I used them! They take the guess work out of it! Yes, I was on the pill and my first cycle lasted a looong time, well over the 30 days! The first time I fell pregnant (with my son) I ovulated on day 26!!!! So, its possible to conceive even of the body's cycles aren't quite back to normal yet!!!!! |
Posted By: avidkeo
Date Posted: 30 April 2013 at 7:56pm
|
Well I thought I was back to normal, but this cycle I appear to have ovulated late! I did have a LOT of stress in January/February, so I think its just the stress affecting my body - but delayed. Im just hoping! Monkey, is that 2 lines on an OPK?? have fun!
|
Posted By: Monkeydee
Date Posted: 30 April 2013 at 8:03pm
|
Yeppp sure is blimmin DH at work at the moment so I've just text him and said hurry home lol Can't wait to get my thermometer to start charting thou I think I will be like Nell and get obsessed
|
Posted By: avidkeo
Date Posted: 01 May 2013 at 8:27am
|
Oh that is obsessed! tee hehe! Hope you had a good night last night temp down this morning but im hoping its just a small dip, not the beginning of the end!!! Though there is an element of it would be good to just get this cycle out of the way and move on to the next! DH is keen for that hehe! |
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 01 May 2013 at 1:15pm
|
Haha it's OK to rant avid, this certainly is the place for it! I'm quite lucky, I've got two girlfriends who know I'm trying - and one is also trying as well. Stress really puts my chart out too avid, hopefully you're stress free now though? (apart from charting anxiety!) Hi Lovebeingamummy, of course you fit in here Are you aiming for a girl this time, or you're not fussed? Wow you got preggers first time using OPK's! That's amazing! You guys must have lots strong healthy genes That's nice your DH is interested in you charting Monkey, gives you someone else physical in your life to talk to with a little understanding! My DH knows the basics, but he mainly just trusts I know what I'm doing and he's not really interested! YAY for the pos OPK! They excite me waaaaay too much haha GL <3 ------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 03 May 2013 at 5:59pm
|
Just wondered if any of you ladies have thought about doing a at home Female Fertility Test? Not really necessary until 35+, but it'd be really interesting to do one and see anyway if you're under 35. As they are cheap as ($12) and it's only a POAS Think I'm going to get one.. just because I'm OCD and like to know EVERYTHING I possibly can about my body!  ------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: Monkeydee
Date Posted: 03 May 2013 at 7:54pm
|
Hmmm I've thought about it too You can get them quite cheap aye but my only thing is what if its negative I think I'd freak out lol
|
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 03 May 2013 at 11:11pm
|
Yeah, I'd totally freak out too.... but, then I'd be glad I caught it while I could hopefully still do something about it. Would be absolutely gutting for ladies who find out too late. ------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: Lovebeingamummy
Date Posted: 04 May 2013 at 7:58am
| Oh, we didn't get pregnant the first cycle (althuogh I have friend who has done that twice!), just the first time I used the ovulation sticks thingies! I went off the pill and had two cycles then got pregnant the third cycle (I was 32 when I fell pregnant). Now I'm 35 and trying for the second bub. Would be awesome to have a girl but I have loved having my boy so either way we are happy! Last cycle was reaaaaaalllly long (ovulated day 29!) so not sure how this one will play out (went off pill recently so cycles all mucked up). I'm on CD 10 today so we'll see (I doubt CD 14 will be it this month though - after all, it's just a guideline for ovulation isn't it - hence why I like to use those ovulation sticks - gives more surety about ovulation!). |
Posted By: avidkeo
Date Posted: 04 May 2013 at 10:33am
| Hey Love, I havent used the sticks, Im thinking about doing that this month, or getting one of those microscopes. Has anyone used them? are they any good? I think Ill just try the sticks this month and if no luck, Ill try the microscope - cost thing at the end of the day! |
Posted By: Lovebeingamummy
Date Posted: 04 May 2013 at 12:50pm
| The sticks are awesome - really cheap too. I got them off trademe. From memory it was about $20 (inc postage) for about 40-50 sticks and they are really easy to use. I find them awesome because when your cycle is out of whack you know exactly when (or close to it) you are ovulating so no time wasted. I read that we only have a window of 24-48 hours to get that sperm to that egg so if we miss a window if can be quite a while until the next chance (esp if the cycle is really long as it is for me right now!). I don;t involve my husband with al the details either!!! |
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 04 May 2013 at 8:29pm
|
I Loooooove OPK tests! They are amazing! Take out all the guess work, I also find them less stressful I'm a bit crazy with my charting though. I have to know everything ------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: Icecream
Date Posted: 04 May 2013 at 9:46pm
|
Hey - nice to see this thread great work Nel - I thought the same about unders 30's and then over 40! I am 31 DH is a bit older. I have a DD who is 14 and we are ttc our first together I temp and use OPKs but things are taking there time and we are seeing a specialist. All tests so far are good but kinda does not help answer why we are not pregnant. |
Posted By: Beta22
Date Posted: 05 May 2013 at 9:11am
| Hi everyone, I thought I would join this thread. I'm 32 and my DH is 36. He had a vasectomy reversal in December and it was successful however the first sperm results showed low levels but its meant to increase. Last month I got AF 6 days early. I mentioned this to my doctor when I was there for something else and he said it was highly likely it was an early miscarriage. We're trying again this month but I haven't had a positive OPK. I think maybe I started testing too late? Anyway, AF is due in 7 days I think so will wait and see! Good ok to everyone else for a speedy BFP! |
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 06 May 2013 at 8:30am
|
Hey welcome Icecream and Beta What tests do they do when you start to see a specialist Icecream? Sorry if that's a nosy question, I have no idea! What cycle day did you start using the OPK tests Beta? ------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: Beta22
Date Posted: 06 May 2013 at 8:57am
| I started on day 14 and it was dark but not enough to be a positive and then they got lighter each day so I think I may have missed it. Because my doctor said I likely had a miscarriage I have been wondering if my cycle could be a bit messed up. We BD lots anyway so still holding some hope (maybe stupidly!). |
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 06 May 2013 at 9:03am
|
Oh yeah, maybe start day 10 this time? Or if you don't mind using up sticks start as soon a couple of days after AF finishes so you can't miss OV You cycle could get messed up, but the human body is pretty amazing and hopefully will recover super fast. Everyone's different though! My first cycle after m/c wasn't that different from my regular ones, just delayed OV a bit, but I was also stressed with work that week so really hard to tell. So many things can factor in! Do you chart? ------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: Beta22
Date Posted: 06 May 2013 at 9:34am
|
Thanks for your advice, I think I will start earlier :) I haven't gone down the charting road yet and I'm not too keen to. Do you recommend it over OPKs? |
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 06 May 2013 at 9:50am
|
Not over OPK's no. OPK's trump everything for pin pointing OV time ------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: avidkeo
Date Posted: 06 May 2013 at 10:46am
| Hey everyone! Im going to start using OPK's this month. I was reading somewhere it is best to test twice a day, once between 11am-3pm, and again between 5pm-8pm or something. Is this what everyone else does? I'm thinking to just test once between 5-8 though some sites suggest the optimum time is around 2pm! I am getting a box of 40 strips off trademe for about $20 which is a good price, and I can do this at work as well. Any/all advice greatefully received. |
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 06 May 2013 at 11:23am
|
The strips pick up the LH (Luteinizing hormone) surge that triggers OV. And the surge can last for 24 to 48 hours. After a positive reading OV usually occurs within 24-48 hours. If you really want to know within 12 hours of when it the LH surge started and finished then you could do 2 tests a day. It's more important to know when it's finished, although you should be BD'ing all 3 days before and both 2 days after OV I test once a day as soon as I get home from work (about 5PM). I test everyday around OV time until I get a pos and still keep testing each day after until I get a neg. You should just do whatever works for you though, there is no real wrong way. However it is recommended not to first thing in the morning and also only after a couple of low liquid hours. ------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: Beta22
Date Posted: 06 May 2013 at 11:27am
| Is there any specific brand of OPKs anyone recommends? I've been buying the the First Response ones from the supermarket but wonder if the cheap ones on Trade Me are just as good? |
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 06 May 2013 at 11:37am
|
They all do the same thing and none are any better than the others. But there can be some big price differences. I have been buying from baby4you.co.nz at about $45 for 40 strips. Think I'll switch to TradeMe caus they are way cheaper! ------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: Monkeydee
Date Posted: 06 May 2013 at 2:23pm
|
Trademe is way cheaper but with some you dont get any instructions so i recommend for first one get it from baby4you and then go to trademe so you no what your doing or just ask on here like i did lol
|
Posted By: Icecream
Date Posted: 06 May 2013 at 6:01pm
|
Hi girls, First test are bloods at various days in your cycle and swimmer test for DH Since then I have had more bloods to check other cycles and cover more days. Then an ultra sound and last thing I had was a HSG where they fill you uterus up with dye and x ray it filling up and coming out your F tubes. So far everything is "normal" so not sure what next - maybe Clomid?? Or a BFP on our own! Hope none of you have to go down that path! |
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 06 May 2013 at 6:56pm
|
Oooo, thanks for that info Icecream - much appreciated. I wish we could OV twice in a cycle, I mean one cycle, one egg (generally), seems such a waste of resources and time! Now I've written that down I see it doesn't make any sense logically, all sorts of things would go wrong haha. I'm just being impatient! ------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: Beta22
Date Posted: 06 May 2013 at 7:03pm
|
I agree Nellennium - I'm going nuts waiting at the moment! Wouldn't it be great if each cycle was half the time! I really want to test but I know it's too early and I know it will probably be negative but I guess there's always some hope ... |
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 06 May 2013 at 7:17pm
|
What cycle day are you up to Beta? Do you know your average cycle length as well? ------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: Beta22
Date Posted: 06 May 2013 at 8:51pm
|
Day 24 for me and my average is 29 days but that's been bought down by being so early last cycle. Normally it's around 31 days. What day are you up to? |
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 07 May 2013 at 9:36am
|
Oooooo so you're bang in the middle of the TWW! Good Luck! I used to have an average of 30 days before m/c, last 2 cycles were 33 and then 32, hoping it will go down another 2 days. Just because I hate waiting! Really feel for those that have long cycles, that would drive me batty. And today is CD5 for me, so we are at opposite ends of the cycle Been reading all there is to read on the Fertility Associates website this morning, playing with the biological clock the BMI calculator, reading about food/drinks etc.... I'm at work so I shooould be working! ------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: avidkeo
Date Posted: 08 May 2013 at 9:51am
| Morning everyone! So this is what waiting is like! The TWW sux because you are trying to read every twinge in your body, Is this a symptom?? but this TWW is also awful! I feel like im just waiting for something to happen. Nell you and I are very similar in the obsession stakes! I OBSESS about everything! ATM we are also trying to buy a house, our first home, so thats adding to the obsession, though again with that we are in a TWW! There is a current offer on the house that goes unconditional in two weeks, on finance. the agent is pretty sure its going to fall over but its hard waiting for that! |
Posted By: Beta22
Date Posted: 08 May 2013 at 6:04pm
| I know exactly how you feel Avidkeo. This is our 5th cycle and I'm starting to go mad! My DH is so calm about it and I'm trying to be too, but every twinge or slight pain makes me wonder if its a symptom. So annoying! And then last night I had another friend announce another pregnancy that's happened very easily! Rant over now! :) |
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 10 May 2013 at 9:06am
|
Good Morning Ladies, what's happening today - where's everyone in there cycle now? How you doing Beta, must be almost at the end of your TWW now? Oh Avid! We are saving for our first home atm, hopefully have something by the end of this year Are you really in love with the house you have an offer on? ------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: Beta22
Date Posted: 10 May 2013 at 10:18am
|
I'm at day 28 today. I normally get sore breasts from day 25 but haven't so far. I took a test yesterday and it was negative so I'm not holding out much hope. I'm just waiting for AF so I can get on with the next cycle! Because I apparently had a miscarriage last month I guess it could take a cycle or two to get back to normal? |
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 10 May 2013 at 10:46am
|
I normally get sore breasts before AF too. But the last two cycles after m/c I haven't. So strange. Also my cycles were a couple of days longer, and AF heavier. Other than that I'm still OV. So hopefully you won't have much different either ------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: Monkeydee
Date Posted: 10 May 2013 at 8:13pm
|
Hi all well I've been busy charting the last few days and I'm finding it a bit confusing as I had a huge temp rise this morning what does this mean? How can I share it here for someone to help me lol I'm feeling very positive for all you ladies, I'm the same every twinge every different feeling I'm like oohhhh , long cycles are so confusing I'm not even sure when I'm due for AF FX not for at least another year lol
|
Posted By: avidkeo
Date Posted: 10 May 2013 at 8:37pm
| Hey nell and everyone! Yeah we love the house. It has a huge section (good for kids) and is very inviting. Just have to see what happens. Im away from home for the next f days. Af finished today so start ov testing soon. Exciting! |
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 10 May 2013 at 8:43pm
|
I like your positive thinking Do you use fertility friend? To get the link from them you go to your chart, then 'Sharing' (top right menu) and then 'View' in the drop down menu: http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Cattl_Draco/media/FF_zps74baad18.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Then you can copy and paste your personal link from the address bar, this bit: http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Cattl_Draco/media/FF2_zps4a27dabf.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 10 May 2013 at 8:46pm
|
Hey avid, ooooh I'd love a big section Really hope it works out for you! <3Woohoo, are you doing opk tests this cycle?! ------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: Monkeydee
Date Posted: 10 May 2013 at 9:02pm
|
Ok here goes http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/4417aa |
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 10 May 2013 at 9:12pm
|
Hmmm OK, here's my guess - you have a + opk on CD24, which would make you 10DPO. (I'm gonna disregard the dotted coverline) On CD31 there's a dip, which is 7DPO. Then on CD34 you get a temp rise. I can't tell without your previous temps, but it looks like the start of a triphasic pattern? You should post your link in the charting girls thread and ask for opinions there I sure hope it's triphasic, that'd be exciting!!!!! (Please tell me if I don't make sense!)------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: Monkeydee
Date Posted: 10 May 2013 at 9:14pm
|
lol im going to google that word i know i dont have much data and its a bit confusing also its got all my notes on there is there a way i can hide that bit?? Thanks Nell i knew youd be the one to ask
|
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 10 May 2013 at 9:18pm
|
My pleasure Sure thing, if you want to hide certain bits of information you go to that same 'Sharing' drop down menu, and then 'Setup'. On that page there's all sorts of tick boxes you can tick/un-tick and then save the settings. You gonna do a test anytime soon?!!! ------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: Monkeydee
Date Posted: 10 May 2013 at 9:22pm
|
hmmmm well ive none in the house cos im soooo bad and i would have tested days ago with how ive been feeling but i just dont want to get my hopes up and i know everyone knows what i mean. I think i might wait till at least next weekend if AF hasnt reared her ugly head. OMG I think im going to get addicted to this charting business lol  ------------- TTC since December 2012, Unexplained Rainbow baby due May 18 :) |
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 10 May 2013 at 9:26pm
|
Next weekend! Wow you've got some strong will power! Sooooo hope AF stays away. Haha! I <3 charting ------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: Lovebeingamummy
Date Posted: 12 May 2013 at 7:47pm
| We have decided to actively start trying next month! Today I got a positive for my OPK - and it's CD19 so good to know my cycle is starting to get back on track (came off pill not long ago). Much better than last month which was CD29!!!! So shorter cycle this time around (should be about 33 days by my calculations!). I hope all is well for everyone out there! Kind of glad we have decided to begin next month - I have a rotten head cold and don't really feel like too much 'action' right now!!! ;) |
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 12 May 2013 at 8:32pm
|
Oh wow that's a huge improvement on your cycle Urgh head colds are not nice at all, hope you get better soon and then YAY bring on your next cycle! ------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: avidkeo
Date Posted: 13 May 2013 at 9:27am
| Hey Nell and everyone. Yep im doing OPK this month! very excited! CD 8 today so I think Ill wait till CD10 before starting. I got 40 strips for $20 so am not worried about waisting them, Figured if I use 10 max per cycle that gives me 4 cycles. FX it doesnt take that long! |
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 13 May 2013 at 10:51am
|
Hey Avid You'll prolly work out about what day to start testing this cycle anyways, so the next ones you won't need as many. But I'm the same, not too fussed about using them up! I'm CD11 today, we are so close! PS you should link your chart in your signature so I don't have to go back and find it in the other threads when I want a looky /I'm lazy------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: Beta22
Date Posted: 13 May 2013 at 5:07pm
|
Hi everyone! Exciting to hear you're all getting close to the key O dates! How many times a day do you all test? AFM I'm on CD30 today and feeling exhausted and cranky but that's about it. My DH wants me to test again but I'm scared of the disappointment that could come with it. I don't have any tests but may get some tomorrow if AF doesn't arrive. |
Posted By: Beta22
Date Posted: 13 May 2013 at 5:08pm
| Actually just realised I'm CD31! |
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 13 May 2013 at 6:38pm
|
Hey Beta I test once a day after work (5PM). Thinking when I get my positive I'll also test the next morning at 11AM though. Just so I can pinpoint if it was the start or end of the surge. CD31, nice! You tested on CD27? Do you know what day you OV? ------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: Beta22
Date Posted: 13 May 2013 at 7:25pm
|
Good idea re testing twice. Do you hold on for ages and stop drinking beforehand too? I think it was around day 15 but I'm not sure. The OPK lines were getting lighter so I have up. I do think my cycle is out because of the miscarriage so I'm not holding much hope. |
Posted By: PorterLou
Date Posted: 13 May 2013 at 9:12pm
|
Hi ladies, I might join in here. I'm 32 and 2/3rds (wow, thats a childish thing to say). We've been sort of trying for 2 years, and actually trying since January. No luck yet. Having a bad day - I've been feeling really nauseous all afternoon, which passes when I eat something and then comes back soon after, its been really frustrating and distracting me from work while I'm trying to finish a report. Nice to "meet" you ladies -------------   
|
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 14 May 2013 at 12:30pm
|
I normally have a water bottle with me all day that I sip on Beta, but about 2 to 1.5 hours before I want to do a OPK I stop drinking and hold on cycles do funny things after m/c, I'm sure your body will work it out though Hi Porter, welcome to our thread TTC is a very frustrating journey for some >.< I wish you all the best for the future. Do you know why you've been feeling nauseous? Sounds like a pregnancy symptom? ------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: Monkeydee
Date Posted: 14 May 2013 at 12:36pm
|
Omg im feeling so bad today, woke up with such bad nausea im cranky as poor DH has just gone to work and i gave him a hard time all morning! I tried having a green tea but it kinda made me want to gag! sorry if its TMI but i need to whinge to someone lol, ff says my test day is 23rd that seems ages away but i guess its right??? Anyone have any ideas of what i might be able to do to help the yukkyness go away without going to buy anything??  ------------- TTC since December 2012, Unexplained Rainbow baby due May 18 :) |
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 14 May 2013 at 1:13pm
|
Awww you poor thing monkey >.< Have you got any gingernut biscuits, or ginger tea, or peppermint tea? Or anything with ginger/peppermint is good for nausea FF thinks you OV CD28, but your OPK says otherwise..... I'd test tomorrow morning if I were you - as by my calculations you'll be 14DPO tomorrow ------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: Monkeydee
Date Posted: 14 May 2013 at 1:28pm
|
Thanks Nell I was thinking I'd wait till at least the weekend as AF is due tomorrow so I figured if she didn't show up (Fx) I do it then and I'd like to do when DH is home. I'm so craving ginger beer and ginger ale so I might get me some I've peppermint tea here too so will try that and it's good for bloating too so that might help since I feel like the size of a small house lol ------------- TTC since December 2012, Unexplained Rainbow baby due May 18 :) |
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 14 May 2013 at 1:42pm
|
oooook, but I can't wait to see the result! Hope the peppermint tea makes you feel better too ------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: Monkeydee
Date Posted: 14 May 2013 at 2:36pm
|
hee hee i no Nell but i so dont wanna get my hopes up. Do you think my chart looks promising? http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/4417aa" rel="nofollow - My Ovulation Chart ------------- TTC since December 2012, Unexplained Rainbow baby due May 18 :) |
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 14 May 2013 at 2:56pm
|
Yeah I know >.< But, yes I do think your chart looks promising Do you normally get AF symptoms before she arrives? If you do, have you had any yet? ------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: Monkeydee
Date Posted: 14 May 2013 at 3:28pm
|
Yep I do, usually a bit of cramping and sore boobs but its usually a couple of days before, I've got like a continuous cramping and sore boobs since last week so I don't know?? Ginger beer is going down a treat lol ------------- TTC since December 2012, Unexplained Rainbow baby due May 18 :) |
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 14 May 2013 at 3:32pm
|
Still good signs all fingers and toes crossed for you! Oh yummy, glad something is helping! ------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: epictraveller
Date Posted: 14 May 2013 at 3:35pm
|
Wow monkeydiva, that looks good to me! ------------- #1 Angel babies April 2013, Nov 2013 IVF #1 Nov 2013-CP IVF #2 May 2014-BFN IVF #3 Feb 2015-BFN DS Jun 2015-BFN Oct 16 -Natural BFP! TTC #2 |
Posted By: Monkeydee
Date Posted: 14 May 2013 at 3:55pm
|
Thanks ladies ------------- TTC since December 2012, Unexplained Rainbow baby due May 18 :) |
Posted By: PorterLou
Date Posted: 14 May 2013 at 7:50pm
Thanks Nellennium. I had a big run on Sunday (training for a half marathon at the end of June) and my trainer thinks I might not have eaten enough afterwards. I was still feeling off this morning, but it went away after my weights session and breakfast, but it seems to have come back later this afternoon. I wondered if it might be BUT I don't have any other symptoms (sore boobs, implantation bleeding, tiredness) so I doubt it. Plus, everything I've read says "you just know"...and I don't. At the moment I'm tracking everything via fertility friend, but I'm not taking my temperature yet, we're kind of just winging it. I'm not able to easily do it before I get out of bed, and DF is a little bit funny about it being too clinical (he doesn't think we should be worrying yet!). Hope you've all had a good day. I had a late one at work so only just recently home. Had a bit of a cry around 5pm (complete overreaction to something someone said) so DF is making me cheese on toast. Ooh yeah, the ultimate comfort food! -------------
|
Nellennium wrote:Posted By: Monkeydee
Date Posted: 14 May 2013 at 7:54pm
|
Hi porter, good on you wow running is hard work but good on ya! It sounds a little like you've a few more symptoms then you realise maybe? Good luck Hun ------------- TTC since December 2012, Unexplained Rainbow baby due May 18 :) |
Posted By: PorterLou
Date Posted: 14 May 2013 at 8:01pm
|
Hi Monkeydiva - thanks. I love running, its my favourite way to exercise and destress. The longest race I've done is a half, but I have done some longer runs in recent years. I've been trying to get my body in shape so that I can be at optimum health, so I'm pretty happy with my fitness. I'm trying not to get my hopes up, but also I'm convinced its just nothing. AF isn't due till Tuesday, so its going to be a long week waiting! Good luck to you too, hope all signs are positive for you! -------------
|
Posted By: Monkeydee
Date Posted: 14 May 2013 at 8:11pm
|
Thanks waiting is def the hardest part aye but the ladies on here are a hugeeeee support and don't seem to mind if we have silly questions lol and we are all going through it at some stage aye. How far have you got to go till your at your goal of optimum health? 
|
Posted By: PorterLou
Date Posted: 14 May 2013 at 8:25pm
|
Oh I'm pretty much there. I wanted to get down to 54kg, but I'm on 58 so it's not too bad (I'm only 5'2"). I just have one pair of shorts I can't do up comfortably, but if I stop eating so much chocolate it might be okay -------------
|
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 15 May 2013 at 9:19am
|
Wow, running Porter! Good on you. You sound like a very fit and healthy human Can we see your FF chart? /just being nosy! ------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: PorterLou
Date Posted: 15 May 2013 at 11:16am
|
heya yeah ill figure out how to link to it tonight. I see there were some good instructions somewhere. It's a bit hard to do from my phone and I'm not pulling it up at work. Very NSFW. -------------
|
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 15 May 2013 at 1:24pm
|
Oh yup. I'm lucky enough to have my own space at work. I used myfitnesspal when I was losing weight too, I love that app ------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: PorterLou
Date Posted: 15 May 2013 at 2:20pm
|
Oh me too. I was doing a bootcamp for a while so i wasn't using it, but I'm back on it now. I use an app called endomondo for running and it feeds the run details straight into mfp. My username for mfp is the same as I hbaby of you want to look me up -------------
|
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 16 May 2013 at 8:37am
|
Oh yeah I've heard of that endomondo I pretty much stopped my fitness routine when I got pregnant in December, haven't really jumped back on yet. Got my first yoga class tonight though so I'm excited about that ------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: MrsMJD
Date Posted: 16 May 2013 at 9:01pm
|
Hi ladies I'm the one who started the TTC Under 30 thread wwaaayyyy back when I was under 30 and TTC baby number 1. Fast forward a few years and here I am mum to little miss Bug who is almost 2 and staring down the barrel of another ride on the TTC rollercoaster. We aren't planning to start just yet but have started folic acid and we have a timeline. I found charting great the first time round as it helped me learn that I had a 16 day LP, good to know saves you wasting money on days 14 and 15 lol. OPK weren't so helpful as I had irregular cycles and would ov anywhere from day 9 - day 26. Charting and checking for EWCM helped me more. After everything it was a hinky cycle I was sure we'd missed the boat on that I got UTD with Bug. Good luck for all those in the agonising TWW I hope it brings you the result you long for. Baby dust to all ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  
|
Posted By: Lovebeingamummy
Date Posted: 16 May 2013 at 9:26pm
| What a great group of ladies we have on here!!!!! I have to say that when I was pregnant (first time around) my first symptom was going to the toilet heaps - apart from that the nausea didn't start until about week 6 for me (I thought I had missed it, he he!!). I never had sore breasts like most people seem to and I had a vague period cramp feeling and a bit of blood tinged mucus as well (must have been implantation I guess). I'm on CD 23 now (OV day 19) but only a very slim chance of being preggers this time around as I was too sick over the OV timing (BD 4-5 days before OV so very, very slim chance - super unlikely!). Next month trying for real though!!!! Best wishes all on this journey!!!! ;) |
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 17 May 2013 at 9:33am
|
Hi MrsMJD Wow, pretty crazy that thread is yours and still going strong You are most welcome to hang out with us in this thread too! I wanted to start TTC in 2010 (when I was 27), but DH wasn't ready, so I've been patiently waiting to start for #1. 2013 was supposed to be our year but we've already had the sorrow of m/c. I like even numbers anyway, so a 2014 baby will suit me just fine (staying positive!). My cycles have been regular for years as I stopped taking all forms of contraception in my early 20's, I used charting as a preventing method. So I guess I'm kind of lucky in that sense. We do have awesome ladies on here! I'll join ya in making a full on effort in June Lovebeingamummy ------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: PorterLou
Date Posted: 19 May 2013 at 3:01pm
Hi girls, I'm "supposed" to be finishing my assignment which is due tomorrow  Unfortunately, the internet is far more interesting so I'm doing that instead. I'm two days away from AF arriving, and starting to feel a little heavy in the tummy. Found a "first response" test in the bathroom cupboard yesterday during a tidy up (procrastination central here yesterday), its expired (in March) so I used it this morning. It was negative, as I expected, so I can throw it out without "wasting it". I had a wee look at a couple of your girls' charts while I was figuring out how to link to mine. I confess, girls, that I am horribly embarrassed at the state of mine (we'll call it the lazy girls example of tracking). So I decided yesterday that I'd go to the chemist and buy a thermometer and start doing this temp thing properly. Holey moley, did you know that a basal thermometer is $116??!! No, me either!! I got a massive shock. Needless to say, I said no thanks, and am having a look online. Is the only necessity that its at least 2 decimal places?? Also, really dumb question coming up (again, so embarrassed that at 32 I don't know this) and TMI warning, but would you class day 1 as actual AF day, and ignore light (really light, barely nothing) spotting a day or two before? Thats how I've always done it (ignoring the spotting) but wondered if I'm getting stuff wrong. -------------
|
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 19 May 2013 at 3:14pm
|
Hey Porter, Haha I'm pretty darn good at procrastinating as well! I got my thermometer from the chemist, it was $42 - but that's because I couldn't be bothered waiting for a $16 one off TradeMe. So you should definitely shop around. $116 sounds waaaay too spency to me. Day 1 of your cycle is Day 1 of your period, not including spotting so you are absolutely right.Whoops forgot to mention that yes, you just need a 2 decimal place reading for your thermometer. ------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: PorterLou
Date Posted: 19 May 2013 at 3:37pm
|
Thats what I thought $116 for a thermometer. It was computer like, it could actually store about 250 of them. Still, thats a huge price to pay. Anyway, I'll check out a few other chemists, I think, see what I can find. It might be too late for the next cycle, however since I'm not going to have time before Tuesday, plus this cycle is going to be a bit stressy/busy for me anyway (exam to study for and sit, half marathon to train for an (almost) run, and year-end fast approaching at work that is going to require some long hours to get my objectives finished. Thanks Nellennium, thats what I thought (re CD1). -------------
|
Posted By: MrsMJD
Date Posted: 19 May 2013 at 4:59pm
|
I just used an ordinary thermometer with one decimal place, not quite as accurate but it does the job. If we were going to be using charting for contraception I'd go for the more accurate one lol.
------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
|
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 19 May 2013 at 5:14pm
|
I was the opposite, I used one decimal place in charting for contraception for many years. Then this year switching to TTC I got a proper one, to better chart the minuscule differences ------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: avidkeo
Date Posted: 21 May 2013 at 10:35am
|
Since Ive started using my TTC thermometer, I have noticed a huge difference. No massive highs or lows in temps, just a more subtle shift each day. thought Ive only been using it for about 10 days now!! hehe. things are moving along at a normal pace for me ATM. using OPK's, no positive yet but getting watery CM so must be some time in the next week (Sorry if TMI) How long do you ladies get the watery cm before getting EWCM? My EWCM only seem to last for about a day or two at the most. ------------- DD born 22 April 2014. No 2: BFP 10 September due 23 May 2016 http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/43a49d" rel="nofollow - My Ovulation Chart |
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 21 May 2013 at 7:40pm
|
That's awesome Avid, makes reading the chart much easier aye looks like you are regular with the time you take it too which makes it an even better chart. I get something almost like EWCM/or EWCM up to 3 days before OV, it's only ever 100% clear and EW for one day though and then it dries up straight away. Apparently keeping your fluids up and drinking water helps to increase EWCM. I'm not too worried, just going to use preseed ------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: avidkeo
Date Posted: 22 May 2013 at 1:55pm
|
Thanks for that Nell. ok this is probably TMI, but currently very watery, and if I really try I get a little bit of EWCM. I noticed last month I only had one day of EWCM but didnt really notice because I thought I had already ovulated. Oh my test yesterday was nearly positive! so kinda hoping today or tomorrow is! makes for a much more normal cycle (for me) if it is! hehe, starting to get excited. now how to get DH fully on board for the next couple of days - dont want to be pushy but dont want to miss the window! I know most guys would be up for it, but DH's drive isnt quite like that. ------------- DD born 22 April 2014. No 2: BFP 10 September due 23 May 2016 http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/43a49d" rel="nofollow - My Ovulation Chart |
Posted By: Nellennium
Date Posted: 22 May 2013 at 2:03pm
|
I'm not fussed on TMI, it's all interesting purely from a factual point to me! I should of been a doctor What time are you OPK testing? If you feel it was nearly positive it might be best to test morning (11AM) and evening tomorrow so you don't miss the surge. I hear you about the DH drive not being quite the same. I haven't slept with that many people (so don't get the wrong impression LOL) but out of the ones I have I married the one with the lowest drive! He's a once a fortnight type of person, he's far too logical in that sense - always thinks there's something better/more productive to do with his time, like wash the car or clean the house. Spose I should be grateful he likes to clean haha! My drive is much higher, so quite frustrating ------------- 4xMC, 3xMMC http://nellennium.blogspot.co.nz" rel="nofollow - Blog: Nellennium Ramblings |
Posted By: Eliana117282
Date Posted: 22 May 2013 at 3:08pm
|
Hey ladies, I'd like to join in too if I can. I'm 35 in July, & my DF & I are going to start trying as of this month. I'm excited for this stage in my/our lives but also a little scared & the support of others going through the same thing would be great
|
Posted By: avidkeo
Date Posted: 22 May 2013 at 3:20pm
|
Hi Eliana, welcome! Nell, I have to say I am so greatfull to you for saying about your DH drive! I have to admit, over the years it is something that has concerned me, but knowing I am not the only one is such a relief!! Must make it so frustrating when you get to ov time! I'm going to just try play nice and see what happens! ATM Im testing in the evening around 5ish when I get home. Didnt think to test this morning. Ill do that tomorrow cause yesterdays test was pretty close, definately a negative but pretty close. And today my CM a bit annoying cause I keep feeling like Ive wet myself! - Im so with you on the TMI thing (kinda think if your completely squeamish you prob shouldn't read these boards cause we get pretty detailed sometimes!!!) hehe - anyway I digress. ok, so test twice a day from now on, will do! and in the meantime, we are trying to by a house! Offer went in today, so should know tomorrow at the latest if it has been accepted! wont be unconditional for about 2-3 weeks, but its very exciting! ------------- DD born 22 April 2014. No 2: BFP 10 September due 23 May 2016 http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/43a49d" rel="nofollow - My Ovulation Chart |
Posted By: avidkeo
Date Posted: 22 May 2013 at 4:59pm
Nell, looks like I dont have to worry about missing the surge.... ------------- DD born 22 April 2014. No 2: BFP 10 September due 23 May 2016 http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/43a49d" rel="nofollow - My Ovulation Chart |
Posted By: reddahlia
Date Posted: 22 May 2013 at 5:42pm
|
Hey ladies :) I am new to the site - can I join in too? I am 35 and have been TTC for 3 years. Had a laproscopy towards the end of last year for endo. Oh boy am I now familiar with charting, temps, every symptom under the sun (and then some). Nothing is TMI now, that's for sure! Would be nice to have some company on this long-winded but still hopeful journey :) |
Posted By: avidkeo
Date Posted: 22 May 2013 at 5:47pm
| Welcome Reddahlia! |