Update, CD 29 BFN and still no sign of AF

stacylynnn

So, today I am on CD 29.  This is my 4th cycle off of the pill.  I have never gone past a 29 day cycle.  Last month I had a 25 day cycle.  I really don't have the usual symptoms I get right before AF, heaving cramping and bloating.  So if I don't get a BFP than this must be a long cycle.  At the suggestion of the community I did an FRER and got a BFN this morning.  However, still no sign of AF, no cramping or bloating as I usually have.   I am thinking either she will show up out of the blue tomorrow morning or I will POAS on Thursday or Friday maybe.

hooligans4

My cycles were screwed up for 6 months after I came off the pill. I even skipped a month. This all sounds pretty normal to me. Give your body a little more time to adjust.

stacylynnn

Yes, that makes sense.  I'm supposed to go get my TSH/FSH tested on CD 3 of my next cycle and I keep having to reschedule the appointment.  I wish AF would just show up already if she is going to. Grrrrrr.

kelley72

Are you charting your temp to ensure of when you ovulated?  Unless you know your ovulation date and your typical luteal phase duration you aren't truly late.   You will test + or start your flow, if after 60 days you do not recommend getting a script to start new cycle.  Best wishes!

C_Girlie

I don't have any advise but good luck

stacylynnn

Ok, I see.  I may not actually be late then.  I have been charting but did not get any clear indication of ovulation this cycle.  I did not chart before that at my doctor's recommendation, that I probably wasn't going to O yet anyhow. Not seeing her any longer.   But, I did stop charting BBT on CD 22 bc I though AF was coming in  couple of days. That was probably a bad idea.  I guess I could have O'd after that.  But now I have no idea.

kelley72

Just keep having intercourse, and chart away.  This cycle may be a bust bc you stopped charting on cd22, but it will get you in the habit and more experience once af does show.  I wish you well!

blessed2585

Good luck! Sending lots of baby dust!!

blessed2585

Good luck! Sending lots of baby dust!!

URMySunshine77

@blessed2585: You are very sweet. Just to let you know, the term "baby dust" isn't usually used on the boards, as it can evoke negative feelings for some women.

stacylynnn

Thank you for the thoughtful comments.  I will POAS again on Friday if AF doesn't show up by then.  If I get a BFN I may call by OB and ask if he wants to test my progesterone.  I have been told that progesterone test can indicate whether or not ovulation occurred.  I may be in for a long annovulatory cycle.

gscoville

blessed2585 said:

Good luck! Sending lots of baby dust!!

No...just no.

URMySunshine77 said:

@blessed2585: You are very sweet. Just to let you know, the term "baby dust" isn't usually used on the boards, as it can evoke negative feelings for some women.

Ditto - for those of us who have experienced miscarriage/loss, baby dust takes on a whole new meaning as many of us have had to cremate our angels.  Please do not ever use the phrase 'baby dust' on these boards again, it's a painful and disgusting term.

gscoville

Knottie89780412 said:

Thank you for the thoughtful comments.  I will POAS again on Friday if AF doesn't show up by then.  If I get a BFN I may call by OB and ask if he wants to test my progesterone.  I have been told that progesterone test can indicate whether or not ovulation occurred.  I may be in for a long annovulatory cycle.

Please note that progesterone needs to be tested on 7 DPO - not just the CD21 that most doctors/OBs order blindly.  It will not be at all accurate if not done 7 days after you ovulate.  So you really should temp and chart next month if you want to pinpoint O and possibly have progesterone testing done.  Better yet, if you've been TTC for 6 months or more you are in the range for when further fertility help is indicated, and that should come from an RE rather than an OB.  OBs are trained to monitor pregnancy and birth, they are not trained in how to get women pregnant.  At our age we really can't afford to waste time with doctors who aren't experts in fertility!

verdongirl

@URMySunshine77‌
Thanks for pointing that out in a kind way. Being new is hard, because language changes from board to board. It seemed like it was used in a spirit of encouragement.