How long is your luteal phase usually? Wouldn't that be amazing to wrap up and give to your hubby? I desperately want an October baby as my mom and I are both October.
I have no clue how long my LP is. ☹️ I started charting w/MC as my first af. Before MC I just assumed I wasn't fertile since I'm 34 and never conceived. My SO is SUPER fertile though. He has two sons with his ex.
Aww! October would be awesome for you!!! If I DID conceive this cycle, my EDD should be 10/21, my dad's bday. He passed away right after my 16th bday. ????
@blondie omg that's so crazy! AS SOON as I started MC last month, something just told me progesterone was probably an issue. My ob didn't check it w/betas until I told her to. That's when she confirmed MC. Level was only 3.8 at 6 weeks. I've been doing so much research on this matter ever since and it seems my temps def indicate the issue is in my LP temps...this could also be why I never naturally conceived until 33 years of age. THANK YOU SO MUCH for showing me that article. I'm going to call my dr next week to discuss! ☺️☺️☺️☺️
We conceived the following month and then we got pregnant when he was 3 months old, and I didn't need progesterone then. He was likely a twin as I bled for a week and when I had my ultrasound my midwife thinks it was absorbed, it was at 5 weeks.
But anyways I take 1000mg, so two pills in the morning. I took 3 this cycle and I noticed it pushed back ovulation by 5 days so I definitely think that was too much for me. One of the ladies in the main board said one pill gave her better progesterone results than 9 rounds of clomid ever did.
Ditto on the below. I'm paranoid about my progesterone bc of my mc and low LP temps. Taking 400mg of Vitex this cycle. When I had my mc I remember my OB saying my progesterone "looked good" but back then I didn't really know what was going on enough to ask specifics. Although she did mention putting me on progesterone next time which doesn't really make sense. If/when I get pregnant again, I'm going to ask for blood work immediately to monitor it.
Yes my midwife didn't even test mine when I told her my LP was only 9 days.
I have to have an OB now due to having preterm labor with my boys and she thought I was nuts. I know she will fight me on it but I'll get my way to have it tested lol.
I am going to give it a try. I am super paranoid about progesterone too lol! Ever since I started MC I had a strong feeling that's where the issue was and now temps are making me feel even stronger about it. I have read that some women start at 500mg and increase to 1000 over time so I think I'll try doing it that way. Maybe I will see improvements gradually in my chart. Thank you both for such helpful info!!!! ☺️????✨
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Yeah I have a hard time distinguishing the difference. If you take toilet paper and put it on it, semen will absorb immediately. EW will not.
I think keep it like this because chances are with your temps it's accurate. Fx!
Lindsay·
Awesome! Thank you SO much for responding!! ☺️?✨✨
Lindsay·
Also, I'm thinking this is accurate since my rise looks like what FF calls a "fallback rise."
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I need to google what that is again. I'm wondering if you had an ID at 6dpo?
When are you planning on testing?
Lindsay·
I was wondering about that dip too. I'm thinking of testing around Valentine's Day unless af shows up first.
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How long is your luteal phase usually? Wouldn't that be amazing to wrap up and give to your hubby? I desperately want an October baby as my mom and I are both October.
Knowing my luck it won't happen lol.
Lindsay·
I have no clue how long my LP is. ☹️ I started charting w/MC as my first af. Before MC I just assumed I wasn't fertile since I'm 34 and never conceived. My SO is SUPER fertile though. He has two sons with his ex.
Lindsay·
Aww! October would be awesome for you!!! If I DID conceive this cycle, my EDD should be 10/21, my dad's bday. He passed away right after my 16th bday. ????
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Omg it's meant to be!!! That would be so amazing! My EDD would be October 24th and that's 2 days before my moms birthday. I'm October 6th.
Lindsay·
?? that's perfect! Praying we both get BFP this month!! ??✨??✨
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Those temps look great, Crystal!!
Lindsay·
@ewainess thanks so much! I feel like they're finally starting to look less erratic lol! ?
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As long as your LP is longer than 10 days then you're good. I am going to bump an article for you that I found helpful.
Lindsay·
Awesome! Thanks again!
Lindsay·
@blondie omg that's so crazy! AS SOON as I started MC last month, something just told me progesterone was probably an issue. My ob didn't check it w/betas until I told her to. That's when she confirmed MC. Level was only 3.8 at 6 weeks. I've been doing so much research on this matter ever since and it seems my temps def indicate the issue is in my LP temps...this could also be why I never naturally conceived until 33 years of age. THANK YOU SO MUCH for showing me that article. I'm going to call my dr next week to discuss! ☺️☺️☺️☺️
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I too have a low progesterone issue and my LP is too short.
I started vitex 5 months ago and it increased my post O temps and my LP from 9 days to 12 days.
Lindsay·
That's great! ?? I'm so grateful you pointed this out to me! Girl you are like a plethora of knowledge! ✨✨
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I had a mc before we had our first so I read a ton!
Lindsay·
I'm sorry to hear about your loss and am glad you were able to have a healthy pregnancy after! ??
Lindsay·
How many mg of vitex do you take?
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We conceived the following month and then we got pregnant when he was 3 months old, and I didn't need progesterone then. He was likely a twin as I bled for a week and when I had my ultrasound my midwife thinks it was absorbed, it was at 5 weeks.
But anyways I take 1000mg, so two pills in the morning. I took 3 this cycle and I noticed it pushed back ovulation by 5 days so I definitely think that was too much for me. One of the ladies in the main board said one pill gave her better progesterone results than 9 rounds of clomid ever did.
deleted-user·
Ditto on the below. I'm paranoid about my progesterone bc of my mc and low LP temps. Taking 400mg of Vitex this cycle. When I had my mc I remember my OB saying my progesterone "looked good" but back then I didn't really know what was going on enough to ask specifics. Although she did mention putting me on progesterone next time which doesn't really make sense. If/when I get pregnant again, I'm going to ask for blood work immediately to monitor it.
deleted-user·
Yes my midwife didn't even test mine when I told her my LP was only 9 days.
I have to have an OB now due to having preterm labor with my boys and she thought I was nuts. I know she will fight me on it but I'll get my way to have it tested lol.
Lindsay·
I am going to give it a try. I am super paranoid about progesterone too lol! Ever since I started MC I had a strong feeling that's where the issue was and now temps are making me feel even stronger about it. I have read that some women start at 500mg and increase to 1000 over time so I think I'll try doing it that way. Maybe I will see improvements gradually in my chart. Thank you both for such helpful info!!!! ☺️????✨
Lindsay·
How long before you noticed it taking effect?