Newbie saying hello!

mowens26

Hi everyone!  I am a newbie and just wanted to introduce myself.  I am 41, married for 10 months and recently started ttc.  AF is late this month.  Not sure if it's because I recently had fibroids removed or if I might be pg.  I kinda want to test, but I don't want to be disappointed either : (

 I thought  I would wait until the end of the month to test.  What do you all think?  

 

 

ToshaGirl

Hi and welcome.  

Do you track when you ovulate? If so that would guide when you test. If not, I'd wait until your AF is very late and then start testing.

If you don't get lucky this cycle and want to look into charting to determine when you ovulate (and therefore best time sex), www.fertilityfriend.com is very popular around here.

GL.

mowens26

I haven't tried tracking the O yet.  I bought a OPK, which I thought I'd try next month...if I get a BFN this month.  

I'll check out the link you provided. Thanks, Cathy. 

ToshaGirl

You are welcome.

The best 'trifecta" of tracking O is to chart the temps, chart your CM (cervical mucus) and then back that up with an OPK. And of course, have sex

Also, if you aren't familiar with it already  - the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility is an amazing resource if you are just starting out.

GL again!

saverchic

That's great advice from Cathy!  Welcome to the board and good luck!

AmyeJean

Welcome. I am *I think* the yongest on this board, but the girls have welcomed me. They are great! I can't wait to find out more about you!

~amye

hollymichael

Welcome and good luck!!

MrsKario

Welcome to the board.  Everyone is so nice, helpful, and friendly here.  Good luck with your TTC journey.  I second Cathy's book recommendation.

CharBart

Welcome and good luck to you!!

Cat has some great advice for you and don't be afraid to ask questions...we are a really friendly bunch

Strunella

Welcome and good luck on your ttc journey.

NowDNAtoo

Welcome and best of luck to you!

lilacfritz

Welcome and GL!  I hope you get a fast BFP, but if not, we're here to be helpful. 

mowens26

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome!!!   I looked at FF.  It was a little overwhelming and the PowerPoints of the charts were too hard to see. (is there any way to open the charts up to see what everything looks like and what it all means???).

I looked at the book TCOYF before (borrowed from the library). I'll need to buy my own.

I look forward to getting to know you all and our journey together!!  

I hope everyone is having a great day!! 

 

 

 

shyntrue

Welcome & Good Luck!

sel*stella

Hi & Welcome. The charts will make MUCH more sense after you read TCOYF. Trust me. They looked totally foreign to me until I had a few chapters under my belt. Even if you don't end up charting your BBT, that book has some truly golden knowledge in it.

QE2

Hello and welcome! GL and hope your stay here is a short one!

sadie sadie

Welcome and good luck!!

zrp

Hello and welcome!

mscandyman

Hello and welcome aboard!