Trying to Conceive 2016 onwards Chat Thread

Jen44 · 22-03-2016 01:34PM

The month I got pregnant i had zero sypmtoms...nothing at all! It made me realise all the previous months the symptoms i was having were simply my body gearing up for AF. So you may be lucky!!

Hopeful2016 · 22-03-2016 02:03PM

Meubles wrote: »

I also use OPK for 5 months but for the last two months get the positive the day I ovulate - very annoying. The day before is always negative. Although I have noticed the line starts to get darker a couple of days before but this can go on for days and then I'll have 1 or 2 days of very strong positive.

3 days until I test - it's driving me crazy already, I had to double check the low stats for testing at 7dpo to stop myself....sadly I have no google-worthy symptoms I feel great not sick or tired or achey de nada...

Maybe try the Clearblue dual hormone OPKs, the flashing smilies will give you a bit of notice.

Scousemouse83 · 22-03-2016 08:37PM

3 days until I can test. Well if Af doesn't appear. Still feel as it will very bloated, crampy and more cm so I'd say Af. The waiting continues!!

geez · 22-03-2016 09:16PM

Lads still no af and another negetive test. Just want af to arrive now at this stage!

apple26 · 22-03-2016 09:26PM

geez wrote: »

Lads still no af and another negetive test. Just want af to arrive now at this stage!

I'm the same. Period due yesterday, still no sign of it. No cramping or anything to suggest it's on the way. Did a pregnancy test today and it was negative.
Jeez, this is head-wrecking!!!!!!!

Toots · 23-03-2016 02:48AM

I got some Agnus Castus today to give it a try. Couldn't get tablets anywhere so had to get the drops - 15 to 20 drops to be taken twice daily in a small amount of water. Tried it there this evening and it tastes like liquid ass. If it has any effect on regulating my cycle it'll be worth the horrible horrible taste though!

Scousemouse83 · 23-03-2016 09:46AM

Well negative test today. Finding the wait for the first Af harder than I thought as the bloating, cramps and uncomfortable for 10 days now is really getting to me. Hate not knowing my body at all. Plus the insomnia and lack of sleep is ridiculous. Definitely a moaning day!! Sorry!!

Ruailebuile · 23-03-2016 11:51AM

Scousemouse83 wrote: »

Well negative test today. Finding the wait for the first Af harder than I thought as the bloating, cramps and uncomfortable for 10 days now is really getting to me. Hate not knowing my body at all. Plus the insomnia and lack of sleep is ridiculous. Definitely a moaning day!! Sorry!!

Did you test early? Maybe test again tomorrow if you did.
Our bodies can be so cruel to us sometimes.

I'm not sure when my AF is due - Monday according to FF but not until Wednesday according to Ovia, I'm 10 do today so thinking of testing on Saturday but I have the clear blue tests not the first response ones so thinking i'll probably just get another bfn

Scousemouse83 · 23-03-2016 12:01PM

Ruailebuile wrote: »

Did you test early? Maybe test again tomorrow if you did.
Our bodies can be so cruel to us sometimes.

I'm not sure when my AF is due - Monday according to FF but not until Wednesday according to Ovia, I'm 10 do today so thinking of testing on Saturday but I have the clear blue tests not the first response ones so thinking i'll probably just get another bfn

I don't know when Af is due as its all over the place after the implanon removal. I'm at 9/10 dpo just feel rubbish since implanon removed.
Hard to know what to do. The digital do need a lot more hca than first response or pink dye tests.

Ruailebuile · 23-03-2016 12:32PM

Scousemouse83 wrote: »

I don't know when Af is due as its all over the place after the implanon removal. I'm at 9/10 dpo just feel rubbish since implanon removed.
Hard to know what to do. The digital do need a lot more hca than first response or pink dye tests.

Test again tomorrow or the day after if you can wait. Although the tests cost a bomb so it's not ideal.

Scousemouse83 · 23-03-2016 12:38PM

Ruailebuile wrote: »

Test again tomorrow or the day after if you can wait. Although the tests cost a bomb so it's not ideal.

I will test again they are dear!! It's expensive business. Heading for reiki and reflexology hope help the hormones and the insomnia/dreams!! Your on the same wait as me!!

Ruailebuile · 23-03-2016 12:41PM

Scousemouse83 wrote: »

I will test again they are dear!! It's expensive business. Heading for reiki and reflexology hope help the hormones and the insomnia/dreams!! Your on the same wait as me!!

That's a great idea may help with the anxious wait too!
Fingers and toes crossed for us, really really hoping for bfp this month!!!!

Meubles · 23-03-2016 06:54PM

So had some brown spotting today at 8dpo...I know ppl say it can be implantation but I usually get spotting a few days before af. Feeling a little bummed out but will wait and see what the test says in a few days!!

geez · 23-03-2016 08:46PM

Af came! Relieved in a way just keen to begin again! Hope ye all have bfps this month

Ruailebuile · 23-03-2016 09:02PM

geez wrote: »

Af came! Relieved in a way just keen to begin again! Hope ye all have bfps this month

Ah sorry to hear that, hopefully next month will be the one. I'm not terribly hopeful to be honest as I'm feeling like AF is coming on.

Scousemouse83 · 23-03-2016 09:51PM

geez wrote: »

Af came! Relieved in a way just keen to begin again! Hope ye all have bfps this month

Ah sorry to hear that! Feeling mines not far off!

StarBright01 · 24-03-2016 10:16AM

geez wrote: »

Af came! Relieved in a way just keen to begin again! Hope ye all have bfps this month

Sorry to hear that Geez, every time I get it I do that minute of disappointment but I also think right day 1 of the next cycle is today. onwards and upwards from here!

This has probably been asked several times before so sorry now for asking again. For those of you that use the Clearblue Digital ovulation sticks. Once you get the still non/flashy smiling face, that stays there for 48 hours so two days. Would I be right in saying you ovulate after the 2 days e.g. on the 3rd day?

Ruailebuile · 24-03-2016 11:45AM

StarBright01 wrote: »

Sorry to hear that Geez, every time I get it I do that minute of disappointment but I also think right day 1 of the next cycle is today. onwards and upwards from here!

This has probably been asked several times before so sorry now for asking again. For those of you that use the Clearblue Digital ovulation sticks. Once you get the still non/flashy smiling face, that stays there for 48 hours so two days. Would I be right in saying you ovulate after the 2 days e.g. on the 3rd day?

I think ovulation typically happens 24 to 48 hours after you reach your LH peak so that would be the day after you receive the solid smiley. Best to dtd on both days I would think though

Meubles · 24-03-2016 12:48PM

Sorry to hear that Geez!

I'm very sure I'm out too, more brown spotting today and cramps this morning, AF due Sun / Mon. Still going to test tomorrow but like you I am ready to go again next cycle!! Might try the clear blue digital, is it like a kit thing? We're in Bruges this weekend so will def be treating myself :P

Hopeful2016 · 24-03-2016 01:45PM

StarBright01 wrote: »

Sorry to hear that Geez, every time I get it I do that minute of disappointment but I also think right day 1 of the next cycle is today. onwards and upwards from here!

This has probably been asked several times before so sorry now for asking again. For those of you that use the Clearblue Digital ovulation sticks. Once you get the still non/flashy smiling face, that stays there for 48 hours so two days. Would I be right in saying you ovulate after the 2 days e.g. on the 3rd day?

This cycle I got a positive test (Tesco own brand) on Saturday evening, solid smiley on the Sunday morning (didn't use the CB test on the Sat). Tested Monday evening with cheapie internet test, was still positive. Took until Tuesday evening to get a negative OPK. Seemed to take a long time to go back to negative which was kinda concerning. Might start temping too just to get a clearer picture.

Scousemouse83 · 24-03-2016 02:00PM

Hopeful2016 wrote: »

This cycle I got a positive test (Tesco own brand) on Saturday evening, solid smiley on the Sunday morning (didn't use the CB test on the Sat). Tested Monday evening with cheapie internet test, was still positive. Took until Tuesday evening to get a negative OPK. Seemed to take a long time to go back to negative which was kinda concerning. Might start temping too just to get a clearer picture.

I was told that if it was solid say on a Sunday morning you ovulate with that 24/48hrs.
I'm going to try temping next cycle too although shift work is going to make it tough indeed!

fits · 24-03-2016 02:34PM

Im really regretting not starting temping sooner. I halfheartedly started in november and it was making no sense so i gave up. Now i know it was making no sense for a reason.

Ruailebuile · 24-03-2016 02:39PM

fits wrote: »

Im really regretting not starting temping sooner. I halfheartedly started in november and it was making no sense so i gave up. Now i know it was making no sense for a reason.

Why fits? I'm thinking I should start temping too! Do you need a fancy/ special thermometer?

Hopeful2016 · 24-03-2016 02:41PM

Scousemouse83 wrote: »

I was told that if it was solid say on a Sunday morning you ovulate with that 24/48hrs.
I'm going to try temping next cycle too although shift work is going to make it tough indeed!

I thought that as well, this cycle I definitely didn't ovulate within 48 hours though. Weird. MC last cycle tho so maybe that's why.

StarBright01 · 24-03-2016 02:50PM

Ruailebuile wrote: »

Why fits? I'm thinking I should start temping too! Do you need a fancy/ special thermometer?

You can need to get a thermometer with two decimal points e.g. 36.46 You can get them in Boots (a big boots)

StarBright01 · 24-03-2016 02:51PM

Toots wrote: »

I got some Agnus Castus today to give it a try. Couldn't get tablets anywhere so had to get the drops - 15 to 20 drops to be taken twice daily in a small amount of water. Tried it there this evening and it tastes like liquid ass. If it has any effect on regulating my cycle it'll be worth the horrible horrible taste though!

I know what you mean! Tastes gross but I definitely find it helps me anyway

kkcatlou · 24-03-2016 03:57PM

StarBright01 wrote: »

You can need to get a thermometer with two decimal points e.g. 36.46 You can get them in Boots (a big boots)

I haven't been able to find one in a shop, not even the massive Boots in Liffey Valley, but got a normal one to one decimal place, and it works just fine for me. The pattern pre and post ovulation is still really obvious.

The clear blue digital kits really did my head in and gave them up after advised by doctor after 4 months. Now doing the Creighton Model (recommended by Napro - basically lots of CM observing) and temping with regular thermometer and everything is a hell of a lot clearer!!

fits · 24-03-2016 04:02PM

Yep one decimal place is plenty. If you want more accuracy you can use fahrenheit. But I have been using celsius and it is obvious enough.

Scousemouse83 · 24-03-2016 04:20PM

Hopeful2016 wrote: »

I thought that as well, this cycle I definitely didn't ovulate within 48 hours though. Weird. MC last cycle tho so maybe that's why.

Yeah I was sure if already ovulated, but I think temping might give me a better understanding.

StarBright01 · 24-03-2016 09:43PM

fits wrote: »

Yep one decimal place is plenty. If you want more accuracy you can use fahrenheit. But I have been using celsius and it is obvious enough.

Again another reason why too much Googling is a bad thing! I saw online that a basal or one with two decimal points was needed so I searched loads of places for one! If I'd only have known!

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