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@photojane: I know that you probably understand your body better than anyone else, but I wouldn't rule it out until AF actually comes.

@photojane: sorry to hear

@photojane:

Going to throw a question out there--my temp rose this morning and I'm a little worried that I might have already ovulated, despite 5 days of absolutely negative twice-a-day OPK testing. I think I might have seen EWCM on Thursday, but barely any (and it could have been leftovers from sex Weds night, is that graphic enough/jeez). I didn't time sex so well since I was sort of trying to save my chips for when I expected better CM and some glimmer of hope on my OPKs, which have worked very well for me in the past. Typical cycles are 27-28 days, last month after the D&C was 25 days. Should I just sit down, shut up, DTD and wait? What do y'all think?

@marley: @Nutella: @illumina: @BandDmommy: @MrsDragon: thanks for the love ladies! But, it's honestly and truly okay! We weren't even "trying" this month. I did get a little hopeful (and subsequently disappointed) because I've got the fever some kind of bad, but with my husband's job up in the air, it's not a great time. It's for the best. I'll be back!

@LCTBQE: yeah, I would at least have a squinter by now. But, the PMS monster has begun to show her ugly face anyway, and my cramping is a sure-fire sign that AF is right around the corner.

@LCTBQE: I'm not sure myself - how sure are you on the OPK results? Sorry I.m no help, hopefully someone else here can weigh in!

As for me, I'm out this month! Had suspicious AF like cramps last night, and spotting this morning (of course the spotting literally only started after I had taken a test ) so just waiting now for AF to arrive in all her glory.

I'm pretty upset, but mainly just because I was banking on this stupid super-fertility even though I know it still comes down to luck still. For our amazing LO, we had to try for 3 months with great timing (but several more while I figured out that I had long cycles and late O), so I'm guessing I just have to keep on trying!

Still, such a kick in the guts! I feel so silly for thinking that the second pregnancy would come so quickly

@runnerd: how crazy, I'm sorry you also had same experience! I guess it's good cycle has regulated now back to 29 days. First cycle post d&c was 41 days!! I am going to make the most of some nice red we have at home - not usually a huge drinker unless it's a big occasion but I feel the need this weekend!

@Nutella: sorry! I'm still rooting for you though. Spotting isn't always AF.

@LCTBQE: I've been testing with OPKs since CD 7, using Clear Blue Advanced. The package says use FMU but some people say to use in mid day. Ugh so confusing.

@LCTBQE: thanks chick! I'm a bit blah still BUT I'm reminding myself that with the MC cycle I wished so hard I could have just had a negative test rather than a positive test that went badly....as for taking your mind off it, that was his I eventually got pregnant with LO! Stopped charting & OPKs, just got down with DH regularly through the good times and it worked! I can't say I was more relaxed, I was just a bit jaded by then! I hope I don't have to get super jaded this time too - haha. I'm sorry your opk are playing tricks - how likely is it that you just didn't O this cycle? If you're using digital ones, maybe try the strip ones to see if they get darker? Fingers crossed for you!

@marley: thanks for the support! I used those advanced ones this time too - and just used them once in the AM. They are different to the other digital ones that only measure the LH surge, because they track the oestrogen too, you need to use FMU. That's my understanding after lots of research. What CD are you on?

@Nutella: CD 9. I think I just need to chill out.

@runnerd: Hi there! DH and I are going to try this month too. I've just finished bleeding after another m/c. Sucks to be here again, but hopefully better luck this time. FX for you!

Cycle Day: 21
TTC Cycle #:1
Ovulation and POAS dates: ovulation 2nd october Poas- 12th,14th,16th and 19th (af due)
Baby #:3
Your plan this month: to surprise hubby with a pregnancy!!!

Cycle Day:
TTC Cycle #: 4
Ovulation and POAS dates: O date was 10/4, POAS date probably 10/14, but that's early. AF is due 10/16
Baby #: uno!
Your plan this month: DH was in the field for most of the ov time except for my exact date, he came home that morning lol. So we bd'ed that day. Had pos OPK the day before. Then he left again lol. I did pineapple core for first 3 days post ov, ate chicken liver and taking prenatals. Diet improved with higher veggie intake and cut out caffeine and alcohol completely.
For Fun: What are you being for Halloween? This year I'm passing out candy! We have tons of neighborhood kids and last year I couldn't because it was DH's redeployment ceremony so I was picking him up from that. I can't wait to see the kiddos this year!!

@LCTBQE: thanks dear

here's hoping we get some great BFPs around here.

@LCTBQE: your plan sounds awesome! And running along the Brooklyn waterfront - I want your life! (NYC has been top of my travel list for a while now - recent events like baby & general life have pushed it back a bit, but will get there one day soon if I have to swim there )

@wheres_c: How annoying for you! I have previously used acupuncture to regulate cycles back when I was TTC for my LO. I was a lot more stressed back then in hindsight, so almost certain that played a big part. Good luck!

@Ajsmommy: that is weird indeed...long cycles can be so tricky when you're ttc! Were you keeping track of CM etc? Not sure what to ask the docs - maybe just tell them your story and see what they say!

@Ajsmommy: I had FF do that to me a couple cycles ago. So frustrating! It changed my o date from cd 16 to cd 20. I ended up keeping track as though I o'ed on cd 16 and sure enough I got AF exactly on time. I'm always a 28 day cycle and always o on 15-16, so not sure why they changed it, but like I said I got AF exactly on day 29 like always, so it must've counted one of my dips in there as o.
I hope it works out either way. Tww is so frustrating.