March 2021 testing thread

[Mrsbridge17]

Fingers crossed they work @Mrsbridge17
Will you need to take progesterone for the second half of the cycle to level out the hormones or not?
Xx

Thanks @flowerbomb not according to the reading up I’ve done. Some ladies have had it put their cycle all out of whack but at this point I’ve been taking folic acid, vitamin d, co q 10 & b12 for months and nothing has happened. I don’t know if it’s because I’m in my 30s now that we are struggling or if there is something else so thought that the SI was worth a try x

Also going to add I only took 80mg I think I should have taken more so going to try 120mg for the next few days x

 

[flowerbomb]

You've absolutely nothing to lose giving them ago. Its crazy how TTC is so hard xx

 

[Mrsbridge17]

You've absolutely nothing to lose giving them ago. Its crazy how TTC is so hard xx

I know how are your tests coming along? X

 

[RainbowMama]

Thanks @flowerbomb not according to the reading up I’ve done. Some ladies have had it put their cycle all out of whack but at this point I’ve been taking folic acid, vitamin d, co q 10 & b12 for months and nothing has happened. I don’t know if it’s because I’m in my 30s now that we are struggling or if there is something else so thought that the SI was worth a try x

Also going to add I only took 80mg I think I should have taken more so going to try 120mg for the next few days x

Just to jump in, A LOT of people start 50-80mg then up to 100-120mg then finally a higher dose.

For example, I did the following

Day 3 - 80mg
Day 4 - 80mg
Day 5 - 120mg
Day 6 - 120mg
Day 7 - 180mg.

DO not exceed 200mg per day. A lot of women stagger the doses and increase the mg per day. Hoping for the best for you, thought I'd pop by to advise you!

 

[Mrsbridge17]

Just to jump in, A LOT of people start 50-80mg then up to 100-120mg then finally a higher dose.

For example, I did the following

Day 3 - 80mg
Day 4 - 80mg
Day 5 - 120mg
Day 6 - 120mg
Day 7 - 180mg.

DO not exceed 200mg per day. A lot of women stagger the doses and increase the mg per day. Hoping for the best for you, thought I'd pop by to advise you!

Thanks rainbow so you think another day of 80? Xx

 

[flowerbomb]

I know how are your tests coming along? X

I haven't done one since Saturday. Not sure when to disappoint myself again, it seems to be decreasing so slowly xx

 

[Mrsbridge17]

I haven't done one since Saturday. Not sure when to disappoint myself again, it seems to be decreasing so slowly xx

Awww I understand. It’s good they are keeping an eye on you though have they said why they think it’s decreasing slowly? X

 

[flowerbomb]

Awww I understand. It’s good they are keeping an eye on you though have they said why they think it’s decreasing slowly? X

No they just said that's what can happen, sometimes it can take time .
They're monitoring me till it gets to 0 which is good.

 

[RainbowMama]

Thanks rainbow so you think another day of 80? Xx

For sure!

I didn't have any whack cycles on it, but I know for sure it caused a stronger ovulation!

 

[Mrsbridge17]

No they just said that's what can happen, sometimes it can take time .
They're monitoring me till it gets to 0 which is good.

I am glad they are looking after you @flowerbomb i am keeping everything crossed for you that it just drops one day soon xx

 

[Mrsbridge17]

For sure!

I didn't have any whack cycles on it, but I know for sure it caused a stronger ovulation!

Ahhh I so hope this works and brings ovulation forward x

 

[LuckyLaura]

Hey, I am dipping my toes back in. I've been on and off this site for the past 3.5 ish years now. Just wanted to say hi to all the ladies on here as there seem to be quite a few new faces since I was here last and also wish you all the very best with your march testing xx

 

[Mrsbridge17]

Hey, I am dipping my toes back in. I've been on and off this site for the past 3.5 ish years now. Just wanted to say hi to all the ladies on here as there seem to be quite a few new faces since I was here last and also wish you all the very best with your march testing xx

Hi! Yes I agree lots of new faces and lots of old ones too still! Will you be testing in March? X

 

[LuckyLaura]

Hi! Yes I agree lots of new faces and lots of old ones too still! Will you be testing in March? X

Hello lovely to meet you! I don't think we were acquainted last time I was here which probably was winter 2019. I actually haven't spotted any names I recognise really yet so I'm really hoping that means they've all moved onto the trimesters sections.

I actually have no idea and I am inclined to say no because I had my little girl nearly 9 months ago now however I've not had my time of the month yet so I'm not sure I'm ovulating or when etc. I've just started 2 weeks ago thinking about tracking things but not sure how to even go about that since I've no clear cycle day 1. haha xx

 

[Mrsbridge17]

Hello lovely to meet you! I don't think we were acquainted last time I was here which probably was winter 2019. I actually haven't spotted any names I recognise really yet so I'm really hoping that means they've all moved onto the trimesters sections.

I actually have no idea and I am inclined to say no because I had my little girl nearly 9 months ago now however I've not had my time of the month yet so I'm not sure I'm ovulating or when etc. I've just started 2 weeks ago thinking about tracking things but not sure how to even go about that since I've no clear cycle day 1. haha xx

Nice to meet you too! No I had my youngest in 2018 and like yourself have been on and off since then. The forums were mega busy back then, nowhere near as many on now I don’t think .

Ahhh when we first started ttc again we just used the cheapest possible opks to try and get an idea of what was going on. I was still BF at the time so AF was still awol.

Good luck xx

 

[LuckyLaura]

Nice to meet you too! No I had my youngest in 2018 and like yourself have been on and off since then. The forums were mega busy back then, nowhere near as many on now I don’t think .

Ahhh when we first started ttc again we just used the cheapest possible opks to try and get an idea of what was going on. I was still BF at the time so AF was still awol.

Good luck xx

yes it has gone a bit dead!! I'm glad you mentioned it as I was questioning myself there if I was imagining it or remembering it with rose tinted glasses. It used to be much more buzzing and busy. I really enjoyed the company and laughs.

That's a great suggestion, thanks. I do have some cheapie opks although I wonder if they have an expiry date as I have had them a while now haha I'll have to check although I am terrible with trying to keep in a routine with anything daily.

If that was your youngest in 2018, are you ttc #3 too? or how many kids do you have already? Xx

 

[Clarkecharm]

Hello I’m relatively new here

This is my 3rd month ttc for our first baby. I’m 40 in June, so this would be the best gift ever.

Everyone seems lovely on here. It’s Nice to have someone to chat to, that know how you’re feeling! Welcome back hun xx

 

[Mrsbridge17]

yes it has gone a bit dead!! I'm glad you mentioned it as I was questioning myself there if I was imagining it or remembering it with rose tinted glasses. It used to be much more buzzing and busy. I really enjoyed the company and laughs.

That's a great suggestion, thanks. I do have some cheapie opks although I wonder if they have an expiry date as I have had them a while now haha I'll have to check although I am terrible with trying to keep in a routine with anything daily.

If that was your youngest in 2018, are you ttc #3 too? or how many kids do you have already? Xx

I am TTC number 3 too yes, Just one more don’t feel quite done yet! I think opks do expire but usually have a few years on them so they could still be good! Xx

 

[Summertime]

Hey, I am dipping my toes back in. I've been on and off this site for the past 3.5 ish years now. Just wanted to say hi to all the ladies on here as there seem to be quite a few new faces since I was here last and also wish you all the very best with your march testing xx

Hi Laura

I’m also TTC number 3. I used the forum a lot whilst trying to conceive my 2nd child in 2017. I stupidly assumed it would be straight forward after getting pregnant easily the first time round but it took a long time as this forum was my lifeline!

I’ve just come off the pill so it’s my first official month of TTC, trying to just get a handle on my cycle and think will do some OPKs next month after bad first period xx

 

[Mrsbridge17]

Hi Laura

I’m also TTC number 3. I used the forum a lot whilst trying to conceive my 2nd child in 2017. I stupidly assumed it would be straight forward after getting pregnant easily the first time round but it took a long time as this forum was my lifeline!

I’ve just come off the pill so it’s my first official month of TTC, trying to just get a handle on my cycle and think will do some OPKs next month after bad first period xx

Oh yay! Another ttc #3! @Summertime

I am the same as you this forum has been my saviour especially the last few months as we’ve been trying officially since feb 2020 but I had a mc in nov 2019 so we weren’t preventing before that. Got everything crossed for us all this month! X