Joining the crew... and I have a question

FutureMrsB.

Hi ladies!
Well, I can finally join this board as I turned 35 a month ago.  Whomp wah. ;0)
Long story short:  have a beautiful, healthy 3 yr old daughter but we've been looking to complete our family.  Have been TTC for over a year. 2 MC later, rounds of clomid, still nothing. After my last MC, I was switched to femara (on cycle 2 right now) and well, it hasn't been successful either. I feel frustrated (as I'm sure you can relate) since we weren't even trying the 1st time around (we though it'd be so easy this time too).
My cycles are pretty messed up and irregular, even on the meds, which leads to my question is this: Have any of you started your period 6 or so days after ovulating?  I had ovulation bleeding last Thursday, along with an Lh surge so we got busy and I have been spotting for 24 hours. Now I know this could be (fingers crossed) implantation bleeding (after all, it fits everything I've read) BUT since my body seems so messed up (and I don't want to get my hopes up) I was wondering if that ever happened to any of you.
Thoughts?
Thanks! Looking forward to chatting with you all!

Clamorel

I can't help with the spotting question but just wanted to say welcome and good luck. I hope this is not a really short cycle but the result you've been waiting for.

MarylandWed

I'm sorry for your losses. It could very well be IB and I hope it is! Early spotting for me indicated a luteal phase defect (early spotting is not good because embryo doesn't have time to implant before shedding starts). But with your history you've probably been tested for low progesterone. Hoping this is your month but if not, ask your doc. GL!

FutureMrsB.

Thanks ladies!
It's just such a waiting game every month. and well, for the last 13 months, it has been nothing but ups and downs. As far as progesterone goes, both times I got pregnant, my levels were through the roof so I'm thinking that's not it. Who knows? I guess wait another week and see what comes of it. The spotting (as of this morning) is gone now. Yikes. Talk about being anxious!

ksgsmu

Can't really say.... Miscarriages and fertility drugs can really mess your cycle up.  Are you charting/temping?

Geekywife

Welcome to the board. My Fingers are cross that it is IB. Keep us informed.

FutureMrsB.

thanks! Will do!
ksgsmu, no I haven't been charting or temping. I honestly need to emeducate myself better on the process and get to it. I've just been using OPKs to pinpoint ovulation but that's about as far as I've gone (I mean beside keeping track of my cycles).

ksgsmu

OPKs don't tell you if you are ovulating only that you are trying to. With your irregular periods... I highly reccomend temping/charting with OPKs to really see if and when you are really ovulating.  It isn't that hard.  Most ladies on here use fertilityfriend.com it is free and there is an app and free tutorials that are super helpful.  You can also click on my chart or another members to see what it is about!

Good luck!

FutureMrsB.

Awesome!
Thanks for the tip. I'll get on that wagon next cycle (if I have to ;0) ). I know the Lh surge doesn't mean you will ovulate for sure, but I'm pretty sure I feel it when it happens and this month, for the 1st time, I had ovulation bleeding (had no clue that could happen). But yeah, I've been kinda lazy when it comes to temping/charting. I guess I just feel as though it shouldn't be that hard and I shouldn't obsess over it that much but then again, beggers can't be choosers and I should do everything I can to help make this baby happen. I'll definitely use that website.
Thanks again!

Jacque Sills

Welcome to the group.......hope this spotting is implantation bleeding and you will get your BFP soon.  As, pp said, Fertility Friend is a great resource and will help you in figuring out your fertility window for your best chances of getting ku!  Wish you the best and sorry to hear about your losses.  I understand the pain.  Best wishes and keep us posted!