October 2018 Testing Thread

[chattychar1990]

Grapefruit juice is absolutely gross!!!! Yuckkkk I’m falsing myself to drink it right now!!
Please tell my my taste buds are going to get use to that. I have gagged 3 times

Am I the only one who actually chooses to drink it over oj? Always preferred it,lol . Talk about gagging - that's me with the multivitamin. I have to hold my nose as it smells awful

Radley are you serious.
I would choose to drink ANYTHING over grapefruit juice. It is absolutely vile. After I drunk my glass I honestly thought I was going to be sick.

 

[EmmaN27]

I don’t like it, but I can stomach it lol x

 

[Jellybean86]

My cycles are pretty much every 4 weeks- would say between 27 and 30 days. Have been since coming of BC 2 years ago. However, I started ttc April this year, fell pregnant on 4th cycle but then miscarried about 2 weeks after AF would have been due. My cycle came back after mc straight away - 4 weeks like normal. I felt ovulation type pulling pains in my pelvis about 2 weeks after the mc. So to me, I believe I ovulate about mid cycle.

My question to you all is, with all the above in mind, can I actually ovulate later than mid cycle (I'm talking maybe 5 days after the pulling pains?)

I think I'm not accepting the mc just happened with no explanation. I keep going over it and trying to understand why. Even though I was told it was a really common occurance that is most often unexplained.

I worry that maybe I don't have time for my progesterone levels to go up enough. I know I'm probably massively overthinking it but I just want to know what everyone thinks about ovulation. Can I assume I generally ovulate around the 2 week mark? I tried opks but they are rubbish I don't have time to do them regularly and at the prime times during the day

 

[Jenina]

Hello, I’m Jenina. I stopped using contraception today. How long before I should start using opk’s? I was taking cerazzete.
Thank you

 

[Kitana]

My cycles are pretty much every 4 weeks- would say between 27 and 30 days. Have been since coming of BC 2 years ago. However, I started ttc April this year, fell pregnant on 4th cycle but then miscarried about 2 weeks after AF would have been due. My cycle came back after mc straight away - 4 weeks like normal. I felt ovulation type pulling pains in my pelvis about 2 weeks after the mc. So to me, I believe I ovulate about mid cycle.

My question to you all is, with all the above in mind, can I actually ovulate later than mid cycle (I'm talking maybe 5 days after the pulling pains?)

I think I'm not accepting the mc just happened with no explanation. I keep going over it and trying to understand why. Even though I was told it was a really common occurance that is most often unexplained.

I worry that maybe I don't have time for my progesterone levels to go up enough. I know I'm probably massively overthinking it but I just want to know what everyone thinks about ovulation. Can I assume I generally ovulate around the 2 week mark? I tried opks but they are rubbish I don't have time to do them regularly and at the prime times during the day

I sometimes ovulate on CD17, some women even later, so I would say yes it's possible to ovulate later than the "2 week mark". After I ovulate, AF always shows up 2 weeks later.

Sometimes your body isn't able to release a mature follicule during the first LH surge (when opk show a high but not a peak) and then tries again with another surge. When it does release an egg the second time around, it can be a few days later than the "usual" CD14.

Might be interesting to try a few ovulation strips around CD11, 12 and 13 to see if you indeed ovulate on CD14.

 

[Kitana]

Hello, I’m Jenina. I stopped using contraception today. How long before I should start using opk’s? I was taking cerazzete.
Thank you

Hi Jenina and welcome! Cycle day 1 is the 1st day of your period so most women start using OPKs around CD10 to catch the surge! Good luck!x

 

[Mystery26]

Omg the things we talk about in these threads lmao still waiting with baited breath to test in a few days all my symptoms have disappeared so now idk what to think lol so much for not SS this cycle ugh

 

[Abi88]

My cycles are pretty much every 4 weeks- would say between 27 and 30 days. Have been since coming of BC 2 years ago. However, I started ttc April this year, fell pregnant on 4th cycle but then miscarried about 2 weeks after AF would have been due. My cycle came back after mc straight away - 4 weeks like normal. I felt ovulation type pulling pains in my pelvis about 2 weeks after the mc. So to me, I believe I ovulate about mid cycle.

My question to you all is, with all the above in mind, can I actually ovulate later than mid cycle (I'm talking maybe 5 days after the pulling pains?)

I think I'm not accepting the mc just happened with no explanation. I keep going over it and trying to understand why. Even though I was told it was a really common occurance that is most often unexplained.

I worry that maybe I don't have time for my progesterone levels to go up enough. I know I'm probably massively overthinking it but I just want to know what everyone thinks about ovulation. Can I assume I generally ovulate around the 2 week mark? I tried opks but they are rubbish I don't have time to do them regularly and at the prime times during the day

I think I ovulated on CD20, I got my positive OPK on CD19. I'm also worrying that won't give me a long enough luteal phase either but as it's my first time with OPKs then I'm not totally sure of that's normal for me or an odd cycle since my cycle before was unusually short, only 25days in total but possibly early AF due to getting my IUD out. OPKs were a pain to time but I had one stashed in my purse all day so I could test wherever I was (now I know why some people take so damn long in the loo in the shopping centre!) I'm glad I knew so I could keep BDing or I would have totally missed it assuming day 14-16. I did digis by the way so I could bin the test strip when it was negative, I wasn't carting wee sticks around all day to compare later!

But in your case, if you have enough progesterone to keep AF away for an extra 2 weeks I can't imagine it's an ovulation or cycle problem. Just an awful thing which, as the Dr says, happened for no reason. I do understand trying to find answers though, it's the process of grief. Just please try not to blame yourself or your body when, so often, there are no answers to be found.

 

[Abi88]

Omg the things we talk about in these threads lmao still waiting with baited breath to test in a few days all my symptoms have disappeared so now idk what to think lol so much for not SS this cycle ugh

If some people can give birth without knowing they were pregnant I wouldn't worry about symptom spotting. At least thats what I'm telling myself at 3dpo trying to symptom spot like mad! Fx for your test, hope it's your

 

[Crumble]

Good morning girls, I have not read yet the conversation I will try before I go for work. AF arrived this morning, so I am out for this month. I got a terrible headache and 12 hours shift to do

 

[Crumble]

Radleycat how are you today? I got everything crossed for you!!

 

[Jellybean86]

My cycles are pretty much every 4 weeks- would say between 27 and 30 days. Have been since coming of BC 2 years ago. However, I started ttc April this year, fell pregnant on 4th cycle but then miscarried about 2 weeks after AF would have been due. My cycle came back after mc straight away - 4 weeks like normal. I felt ovulation type pulling pains in my pelvis about 2 weeks after the mc. So to me, I believe I ovulate about mid cycle.

My question to you all is, with all the above in mind, can I actually ovulate later than mid cycle (I'm talking maybe 5 days after the pulling pains?)

I think I'm not accepting the mc just happened with no explanation. I keep going over it and trying to understand why. Even though I was told it was a really common occurance that is most often unexplained.

I worry that maybe I don't have time for my progesterone levels to go up enough. I know I'm probably massively overthinking it but I just want to know what everyone thinks about ovulation. Can I assume I generally ovulate around the 2 week mark? I tried opks but they are rubbish I don't have time to do them regularly and at the prime times during the day

I think I ovulated on CD20, I got my positive OPK on CD19. I'm also worrying that won't give me a long enough luteal phase either but as it's my first time with OPKs then I'm not totally sure of that's normal for me or an odd cycle since my cycle before was unusually short, only 25days in total but possibly early AF due to getting my IUD out. OPKs were a pain to time but I had one stashed in my purse all day so I could test wherever I was (now I know why some people take so damn long in the loo in the shopping centre!) I'm glad I knew so I could keep BDing or I would have totally missed it assuming day 14-16. I did digis by the way so I could bin the test strip when it was negative, I wasn't carting wee sticks around all day to compare later!

But in your case, if you have enough progesterone to keep AF away for an extra 2 weeks I can't imagine it's an ovulation or cycle problem. Just an awful thing which, as the Dr says, happened for no reason. I do understand trying to find answers though, it's the process of grief. Just please try not to blame yourself or your body when, so often, there are no answers to be found.

Yeah I suppose that's true. Omg I had never thought about that with public toilets but that totally makes sense!

So if this cycle ends in AF, maybe i should get digi opks for next cycle just to see what happens. I just get confused with the pelvic pulling sensations. Sometimes I get them for a couple days then other cycles I get them on and off for a few. Weird.

Yeah, I think me trying to justify a reason behind my mc is most probably part of the grieving process. I thought I was feeling much better in the last few weeks but I seemed to feel rather teary about it yesterday. I know it will get better, but it hit me harder than I could ever imagine

 

[chattychar1990]

Good morning girls, I have not read yet the conversation I will try before I go for work. AF arrived this morning, so I am out for this month. I got a terrible headache and 12 hours shift to do

Crumble I am so sorry AF got you hun xxxx

 

[Abi88]

Jellybean: I found the digis better because they gave me a yes or no, so I didn't have to worry about nearly positives that go negative again. Mine didn't even do the flashing thing, it was either yes or no. I know what you mean about the pulling sensations, I have had the same think and I'm not sure if it's because I'm hyperaware at the moment or it's the last of my cold. And it's totally normal to need to greive. I'm thinking of you.

Crumble:so sorry AF got you

 

[Mystery26]

So sorry crumble

 

[chattychar1990]

Hello, I’m Jenina. I stopped using contraception today. How long before I should start using opk’s? I was taking cerazzete.
Thank you

Jenina - you will need to wait for you’re period to arrive before you start using opks. The pill can make your cycle irregular so will take a while for your body to get back to ‘normal’. Once your period has arrived that will be classed as cd1. I start my opks from cd10 and use them until I get my positive.

 

[Jellybean86]

Sorry crumble xxxx

 

[EmmaN27]

Crumble x

 

[Kitana]

Good morning girls, I have not read yet the conversation I will try before I go for work. AF arrived this morning, so I am out for this month. I got a terrible headache and 12 hours shift to do

So sorry hun... Sending you loads of hugs!

I haven't had a line anymore since 2 days.. am just waiting for the bleeding to start. Having loads of cramps so am thinking AF is on the way...

 

[Radleycat]

My cycles are pretty much every 4 weeks- would say between 27 and 30 days. Have been since coming of BC 2 years ago. However, I started ttc April this year, fell pregnant on 4th cycle but then miscarried about 2 weeks after AF would have been due. My cycle came back after mc straight away - 4 weeks like normal. I felt ovulation type pulling pains in my pelvis about 2 weeks after the mc. So to me, I believe I ovulate about mid cycle.

My question to you all is, with all the above in mind, can I actually ovulate later than mid cycle (I'm talking maybe 5 days after the pulling pains?)

I think I'm not accepting the mc just happened with no explanation. I keep going over it and trying to understand why. Even though I was told it was a really common occurance that is most often unexplained.

I worry that maybe I don't have time for my progesterone levels to go up enough. I know I'm probably massively overthinking it but I just want to know what everyone thinks about ovulation. Can I assume I generally ovulate around the 2 week mark? I tried opks but they are rubbish I don't have time to do them regularly and at the prime times during the day

I think I ovulated on CD20, I got my positive OPK on CD19. I'm also worrying that won't give me a long enough luteal phase either but as it's my first time with OPKs then I'm not totally sure of that's normal for me or an odd cycle since my cycle before was unusually short, only 25days in total but possibly early AF due to getting my IUD out. OPKs were a pain to time but I had one stashed in my purse all day so I could test wherever I was (now I know why some people take so damn long in the loo in the shopping centre!) I'm glad I knew so I could keep BDing or I would have totally missed it assuming day 14-16. I did digis by the way so I could bin the test strip when it was negative, I wasn't carting wee sticks around all day to compare later!

But in your case, if you have enough progesterone to keep AF away for an extra 2 weeks I can't imagine it's an ovulation or cycle problem. Just an awful thing which, as the Dr says, happened for no reason. I do understand trying to find answers though, it's the process of grief. Just please try not to blame yourself or your body when, so often, there are no answers to be found.

Yeah I suppose that's true. Omg I had never thought about that with public toilets but that totally makes sense!

So if this cycle ends in AF, maybe i should get digi opks for next cycle just to see what happens. I just get confused with the pelvic pulling sensations. Sometimes I get them for a couple days then other cycles I get them on and off for a few. Weird.

Yeah, I think me trying to justify a reason behind my mc is most probably part of the grieving process. I thought I was feeling much better in the last few weeks but I seemed to feel rather teary about it yesterday. I know it will get better, but it hit me harder than I could ever imagine

I think the grieving process takes a long long time and in my experience of losing loved ones I can say that it never fully goes away, it just becomes easier to live with if you see what I mean. And sometimes it will hit you over the head like a hammer when you least expect it, floods of years and feeling awful. Some of my friends and now my colleagues are well used to seeing me cry when something triggers it. It's just how we are built and if you do cry it's a good thing, you won't ever forget and you aren't supposed too xx

For your cycle to help with ov, have you considered temping? I'll agree that it's another thing to obsess about but it is the only way to confirm ovulation. It's easy to do. It may help you