** April 2019 Testing **

[Mandy119]

Oh ladies please don’t get my hopes up!!
I really feel like AF is on the way, very mild cramps and just feel a bit weird inside if you know what I mean.
Had some creamy CM yesterday and today. X

I dont want to get your hopes up but thats exactly how I felt last cycle hun. I've got everything crossed for you

 

[soffphie]

Ahh. Are you ovulating just now? I though cm was acidic most of the month but changed to more favourable around O x

No idea.. got a dodgy thermometer thought my temps were weird but fact its now broke (no numbers etc) just shows probably a dodgy thermometer.
Creamy cm is usually my O is done indicator its just the open cervix that contradicts it..
& for me i never get anywhere neear alkaline cm not even when watery etc. always 5.75.

 

[Rainbow1234]

Oh ladies please don’t get my hopes up!!
I really feel like AF is on the way, very mild cramps and just feel a bit weird inside if you know what I mean.
Had some creamy CM yesterday and today. X

I’m gonna be watching your posts all week!

 

[SugaryIris]

No idea.. got a dodgy thermometer thought my temps were weird but fact its now broke (no numbers etc) just shows probably a dodgy thermometer.
Creamy cm is usually my O is done indicator its just the open cervix that contradicts it..
& for me i never get anywhere neear alkaline cm not even when watery etc. always 5.75.

I didn’t even know people tested the acidity of their Cm? When and how do you do it and what are you aiming for?

 

[Sjf0709]

Aw fx for you @chattychar1990

I usually try to DTD as much as possible but I O early this month and so we only DTD 3 times in my fertile window this time. The first time I got pregnant we only DTD twice the whole month (it was July and mid heatwave so it was just too hot!) so I’m hoping we have done enough. Only time will tell and tbh I’m counting down to fertility tests in May x

 

[Rainbow1234]

Got everything crossed for you sjf ! My last pregnancy we only dtd once that month. I think it’s just sheer luck, all you need is that one time with the perfect timing. Last few cycles we’ve done it loads and bfn. No rhyme or reason to it x

 

[soffphie]

I didn’t even know people tested the acidity of their Cm? When and how do you do it and what are you aiming for?

I got some ph strips ages ago. I dont test it all the time tbh but i just wanted to see ph of pre seed and thought why not check mine while at it.. mines always been acidic 5.75 is most alkaline. Lots claim near O your cm is almost alkaline and mine never is!!
Theres not much i can do as im aware to change it,

 

[Kitana]

I got some ph strips ages ago. I dont test it all the time tbh but i just wanted to see ph of pre seed and thought why not check mine while at it.. mines always been acidic 5.75 is most alkaline. Lots claim near O your cm is almost alkaline and mine never is!!
Theres not much i can do as im aware to change it,

But how do you know that's the problem? Maybe it's normal for the preseed to be even less alkaline so it acts as a better conductor for the sperm, boosting conception chances. I wouldn't worry too much about that, it's an extra burden to bear and probably not very justified.x

 

[chattychar1990]

Thank you ladies
Your all so supportive.
Just got my pjs on and took my bra off, god my boobs are hurting. I dont even know if this is a symptom or sign anymore though sometimes i go the whole cycle without any tender breasts and sometimes i go a cycle where they hurt the whole time. xx

 

[soffphie]

But how do you know that's the problem? Maybe it's normal for the preseed to be even less alkaline so it acts as a better conductor for the sperm, boosting conception chances. I wouldn't worry too much about that, it's an extra burden to bear and probably not very justified.x

I dont nec think it is. I was more observing that ph of pre seed is quite different to mine is all & probably how it aids conception just a random observation/test/wonder haha.
We know we have a problem atm re our ttc journey and that is low sperm count & their could be issues with me (we dont dont know yet!)
Just feel pretty paranoid at making my cm the best it can be since we have a below average chance as it stands

 

[Niknaknoo]

Just starting my ‘fertile period’ according to flo.
Currently barely speaking to my oh so unless he pulls himself together there isn’t much chance of anything happening this month.
Also today would have been my due date for the pregnancy I lost last year so just not feeling it at the minute.

 

[Rainbow1234]

Just starting my ‘fertile period’ according to flo.
Currently barely speaking to my oh so unless he pulls himself together there isn’t much chance of anything happening this month.
Also today would have been my due date for the pregnancy I lost last year so just not feeling it at the minute.

I’m so sorry, due date is a really rough day, hope your OH comes around soon x

 

[Rainbow1234]

So I’ve just realised i think I’ve been looking at these ovulation tests upside down so now I’m totally confused and actually don’t know if you can read them like normal OPKs after all the side nearest the circle would be the control and I think the side nearest the arrow would be the test line and apparently the circle has something to do with estrogen.

Regardless the actual test gave me peak at day 17 so I’m going to need to just trust that and stop stressing! Just thought it was interesting x


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[Lollypop79]

Just starting my ‘fertile period’ according to flo.
Currently barely speaking to my oh so unless he pulls himself together there isn’t much chance of anything happening this month.
Also today would have been my due date for the pregnancy I lost last year so just not feeling it at the minute.

I’m so sorry, mine is coming up early May and i’m not sure how i’m going to be. Give yourself time and let yourself feel whatever u need too xxx

 

[GeekMaker]

May I join? I will be testing this week as AF is due in the next couple of days. I am sucking it up and getting a FRER tomorrow for Thursday morning. If my AF comes I will save it for next cycle lol

 

[GeekMaker]

Just starting my ‘fertile period’ according to flo.
Currently barely speaking to my oh so unless he pulls himself together there isn’t much chance of anything happening this month.
Also today would have been my due date for the pregnancy I lost last year so just not feeling it at the minute.

I hope he will come around I am so sorry for your loss aww. Maybe soon you will have good news!

 

[SugaryIris]

So I’ve just realised i think I’ve been looking at these ovulation tests upside down so now I’m totally confused and actually don’t know if you can read them like normal OPKs after all the side nearest the circle would be the control and I think the side nearest the arrow would be the test line and apparently the circle has something to do with estrogen.

Regardless the actual test gave me peak at day 17 so I’m going to need to just trust that and stop stressing! Just thought it was interesting x


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One isn’t the control, one is eostrogen (I think but it could be another hormone) the other is lh x

 

[Kitana]

May I join? I will be testing this week as AF is due in the next couple of days. I am sucking it up and getting a FRER tomorrow for Thursday morning. If my AF comes I will save it for next cycle lol

What date would you like me to add @GeekMaker ?

 

[Kitana]

Just starting my ‘fertile period’ according to flo.
Currently barely speaking to my oh so unless he pulls himself together there isn’t much chance of anything happening this month.
Also today would have been my due date for the pregnancy I lost last year so just not feeling it at the minute.

So sorry hun... Hope you and the OH can find each other again.

 

[chattychar1990]

Sorry Niknaknoo. Massive hugs x