★-★-★-★ TTC QUESTIONS ★-★-★-★

Hey ladies :) so I have a question.

I was on depo for 9months been off for 8 but still no period or ovulation went to doc but he seemed like he didn't know what to do went on clomid but tht didn't help. Any ideas of ways I can try an jumpstart my hormones again lol i use a basal thermometer and track everything I know milita has commented on my post before but still looking for new ideas. I am willing to try just about anything my doc is of no sufficient help.

@kant

since its your first time using opks i would go with the digitals there more easier to deal with than the strips

i personally use thd strips but in my opinion they both work well but the digitals are easier to read than the strips

@marie

i would just bd in case to be on the safe side to cover alk ground :)

@mom

when getting off the depo its going to take some time for the depo fo fully flush out your system

are you positice your not ovulating ???

if your not getting a period i would consult a doctor it could be a hormone imbalance causing you not to have your period ....

some ladies after depo get period in a couple of months some take up to a year

@mz

you want to do castor oil pills???

morning :)

crampy lol and you ???

yeah i got two dark lines on my opk and am cramping so hopefully i will o today or early tomorrow :)

cant wait to be on the tww

yes i ready lol

Thanks Milita! It's great having you on here :D

awww your welcome :) and thanks

Milita- 16 days late, possible spotting when i would've had af, and nauseous almost every evening. I keep getting bfns, what else could explain this?

it could be af on its way

you could have ovulated later than expected and af was delayed

or your pregnant and your hcg levels arent high enough to detect on a hpt i would try and get a blood test

Bluespacefishys...try not to stress. I know a lot easier said then done. However stressing will never help when ttc. I've found a lot of support with this app and I'm sure you will too. Good luck. :)

just relax and take it day by day :)

you will get your bfp !!! just try to have fun while ttcing !!!

you will have a success story just stay confident, positive and patient and it will come

I love this post and all the great info thanks milita! I have a question that may sound a bit "stupid"... I usually elevate my hips after bding and make sure I don't get up for atleast 20 min, but a friend told me her dr said its not necessary to do that and that I should get up, go to the restroom and then lay back down to prevent urinary infection..... What's your opinion on that?

thanks, and i need all the swimmers i can get so i usually lay down for at 30 minutes to an hour

today i layed down for two hours ;)

Hi milita! So i am 5-7 days late usually i have a 26-28 day cycle... I have tested 4 times nd all BFNs! The last time was yesterday, so when do u think i should again nd how long should i go b4 i go to drs if i keep getting bfn?

i would wait a couple of days and test again its still early enough that your body is not producing enough hcg

in another two week or so get a blood test

im getting real bad oing cramps

what are you supposed to look for when you check your cervix? I don't understand how soft or hard or high its supposed to be when I o

im not too sure

i heard real soft and hard to reach is pregnant

soft open is ovulating

hard closed is non-fertile/ af position

good luck :)

are you trying anything to get pregnant ???

thats a very good start :)

Hi militia :) I just wanted to say thanks for all you're doing :)

Now here is my first question/statement :)

---> 9 days after ovulation I had one day of spotting, now my period is 16 days late. since then I've had

-constipation

-a tight pull in my uterus

-cramping

-headaches

-good sense of smell :p (I smelt mustard from across the room lol)

-heart burn

-tiredness

-hot flashes

-gas

-flu symptoms

Yet I've gotten 3 BFN'S (using the same type of test)

what could it be?! :(

thanks,

it could be a) your pregnant and early in pregnancy that your levels are hcg are low and i would recommend getting a blood test

b) you ovulated later and expected and i would recommend to bbt and use opks

c) your not pregnant, and having a hormonal imbalance causing late period

either way i would consult your doctor and get a blood test and if your not pregnant they will give you something to induce a period

Ok here's my question. Tomorrow AF is due, I'll be 14 DPO (according to PP, I don't temp or use OPKs), and CD 30. My longest cycle was 32 days, but they range from27-32. Should I wait until day 32 to test, or test tomorrow?

yes, you should wait until day 32 to test

being that your cycle can go up to 32 days you can still get af than just wait it out

good luck :)

Milita. Thank u for your posts. Very informative.

welcome jill

thats your choice ultimately to make ...

but if your not sure you can care for this child than adoption is what is best

i know it is very hard, but think what will benefit your baby more and make a decision ....

good luck ....

My doctor said for me to bd every other day. I'm not sure if that gives my hubby some "build up" time but with every other day at least, you should be covered. We need Milita's expertise :)

i bd cd 14,16,18,19,20,21,22 and 24

and i ovulated on cd 23 ;)

whatever you feel ladies just relax and have fun

you can try every other day or every two days until you hit your fertile window and than everyday :)

maybe that will be easier

just make sure you bd before ovulation !!!

thats the most important day to conceive ...

welcome :) and yes opks are essential as it is bbting

Any idea how long after a baby people are "really fertile"? (if that's true I have no idea)

I had my first 6 months ago (7 months next month) and I just stopped breasfeeding. I just got my first pp period earlier this month.

Were starting to try next month and I'm just curious how long the "really fertile" stage lasts after having a baby? Maybe chances of ttc will be higher?

Oh also! Since I've only had one period so far I'm not sure how my cycles are. Should I bd every day after next months period or should I go every other? What are ways I can tell if I'm ovulating?

Hey I have a question how will I know I'm ovulating if I buy a Thermometer .. What temperature should I look for ?

I agree with happily! Lol

Also whats a OPK and should I use them?!

Is it possible to ovulate on cd 8-10? Took soy and cd 6 and already wiped clear cm. Taking temp and no dip or spike yet.

Briana opk is the ovulation kits that you buy it's like a pregnancy test when it shows u positive it's when u r in yur most fertile days they really good u should try it I bought the 20 pack n started everyday right after my af was done got my most fertile days around the same time pink pad said I will ovulate sucks I got my af today :( looking for other things to try

@chus

yes,

it is possible to ovulate earlier than expected i would test twice a day with opks until you get a positive surge and watch for a spike in your temp and bd every other day :)

@happily

you should use opks to forsee ovulation

and bbt to confirm and pinpoint if you have ovulated (if you do) and when

bbt only confirms ovulation after it took place hence using opks to give you an idea when you ovulation

also i recommend to download the app fertility friend

as for temps it fluctuates women to women what may be a spike or high for you can be another womens low

fertility friends does all the work for you all you do is plug in bbt temp, intercourse cm and cp and etc. and it tells you when you have ovulated

good luck ;)

Thank you happily! Where can I get them at?

briana as for your question i cant give you a definite answer everyones body reacts differently

it takes a healthy couple up to a year to conceive

i would recommend opks and especially bbt to get familiar with your cycles and know when and if ovulation is occuring and i would bd every other day

Should I get digital or the strips? Which are easier to read?

Thank you!

Do you consider the day of ovulation to be 1 DPO or the day after. I know it stands for days past ovulation, but I feel like I've seen posts that count ovulation as 1. I ovulated Sunday and today is Wednesday so am I 3 DPO or 4 DPO?

welcome,

and i would recommend the digital strips they are easier to read than having to compare lines

@relz

the day after ovulation is considered 1 dpo so if you ovulated on sunday you would be considered 3 dpo

im not too sure

my temp are ovulation was 97.92 so im not too sure everyones temp is different but it sounds likes pre-o temps

temps before you ovulate

that sounds like a pre-o temp

yes get to bding :)

welcome

i think if your not getting positive opks there could be some type of issue going on

just continue to test

@blue

just continue to test twice a day am/pm with the opks "try not to use fmu"

and test the same day to compare lines to see if there getting darker or lighter

if your temp does not rise for three consecutive days you have not yet ovulated and i would consult a doctor if your not detecting ovulation

but all you can do now is stay calm and test until you get a positive opk

remember stress can delay ovulation

so just test and see what happens

i didnt ovulate until cd 22 so you may be ovulating later than expected or could not be ovulating at all but i would continue to bbt to see if you get a rise in temp but just to be safe bd every other day until you get a positive opk :)

good luck hope you get your surge soon

i have a question i bd the week i ovulated i did have cm but two i had ewcm af comes next week so my question is how does pregnancy cm look or did i ovulate twice this month

*two days ago

welcome blue

i highly doubt you ovulated twice

and as for the ewcm it could be a sign of ovulation and also could be a sign of pregnancy or af .... its hard to tell

do you know if you have ovulated already ???

i would recommend opks and bbt to forsee and confirm ovulation

i dealing with my temps dropping also

at 5 dpo it was 98.32

at 6 dpo it was 98.24

now im 7 dpo today and its 97.92

so im confused as well

yes i ovulated on cd 22 and i dont mind

will do

Blue, if AF was supposed to come this past Sunday that's why your not getting a + opk Hun! It's too late in your cycle for that so I would stop and wait till next cycle if you don't get your bfp this month.

3701

You could have O'd twice, Milita apparently does so strange for her to say its unlikely for you to.

Your body could have geared up for O the first time but it didn't, so maybe it was just the 2nd time.

@Lily

i told her she could of not ovulated twice due to the spand of time between when she thought she ovulated and now .....

i do hyperovulate, but its 24 hours after another so hence i told her i doubt she did ovulated twice

@blue

where is your chart ??

@blue

you could just be ovulating later than expected !!! just relax and continue to test and bbt

welcome,

and im glad i could help you .....

its hard trying to conceive and i myself still have anxiety over the small things but fx for us this month

:) cant wait .... am hoping for a BFP but i feel like this isnt my month

i know it is easier said than done im trying to stay positive

^^^^ i agree completely .... not having control of your body and not knowing whats going on can be frustrating

you just feel left in the dark to just hope for the best

i am occupied but its always in the back of my mind

im right there with you .... my mind always tends to wonder

Any thoughts on bding every day or every other day to allow for him to recuperate?

hello ladies. milita I think we've crossed paths on here before. so I'm looking for a bit of advice...tmi warning...

I'm on Cd 16 now and due to start crinone (progesterone supplement) the evening of cd18. my problem is that I think I ovulated around cd10 or 11 but my Dr recommended we bd every other day until day 20. problem is I have been spotting after bd since day 12. should I continue bding? call the Dr? I really just want this to work. thanks for any advice you can give. good luck to all the ladies on here.

So since my DH is 27 and we have no reason to believe he has any fertility issues, we should bd every day?

@hoping

you can bd every other day or every day what best suites you and your husbands need and you feel comfortable with :)

as long as there is sperm waiting for the egg when you ovulate there should not be a problem

personally,

i did every other day than every day during my fertile window

@katie

if you have already ovulated you dont have to bd unless you want too

the bleeding can be lots of things

break through bleeding

implantation bleeding

old blood

or af on her way

bleeding during early pregnancy

if the blood has no flow and its light pink could be implantation bleeding

if it reddish brown could be old blood

and red could be af or even break though bleeding

if you think your pregnant i would consult a doctor about the bleeding

thanks milita. I only spot when I have sex and its pinkish. I'm not too sure what to do but I appreciate what you've done for me and the rest of the ladies on here.

@katie

your welcome

keep me updated

@wanna

thanks for the advice,

you can chime in all you want if you have insight on a question

also bleeding during sex is normal and common it could be due to irritation of the cervix .... nothing to worry about unless your getting huge blood loss it shouldnt pose a problem

so I am supposed to start crinone (progesterone) today but since I had spotting I decided to start last night. I figured since I think I ovulated early the crinone early couldn't hurt. I will definitely put a call in to the Dr just to keep him up to date.

ok keep me updated :)

just spoke to the Dr. he seemed very relaxed. told me it was fine to start crinone early and thought the bleeding after bding was from my cervix and not a big deal (probably progesterone related). he said to keep taking the crinone until I got a positive test around Cd 28 and if I got an inconclusive test to come in for blood work. he seems confident this will work for me.

good :)

:)

yup. after ov until af or positive preg test

I have very short cycles but came up with my leuteal phase right on target so I don't have a leuteal phase defect. my Dr thought the crinone would lengthen my cycle and hopefully help me conceive.

good luck :)

keep me updated

I have no idea if its oils or packs? I am willing to try anything. I read in the above post about it....

do you think laying upside.down after bd really helps??! if yes for how long??

#jassy

its hard to tell it could be early af or ib

you would have to wait it out to see

@fel

im not too sure

but if it comforts you go right ahead

i put a pillow under my hips for about 20-30 minutes :)

Hi :) I tilted my pelvis for an hour after BD and have conceived two beautiful baby girls using that technique. Now TTC bub#3 the same way :)

Good luck to you all :)

:)

Hi im very here I'm trying here and there to get preg I thought I was since I was doing the ovation test but it was negative... Since my periods ate so irregular I thought I ovulated 2 weeks ago, because all this week I was feeling sick and today my hcg test was below 2 ... But the doctor thinks i ovulated last week!! Period due August 2!! I don't know anymore!

i would wait and test the second and see what happens fx