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Ricola

AlaunaF:

Ricola:

AlaunaF:

Ok I have a question

I seem to have an increased sex drive right after AF and so does my DH. When it is closer to my O (usually around CD18) we both seem to not be as in the mood. 

Does this happen to anyone else? Or could I be timing my O day wrong?

How are you timing your o day? Your ticker is not clicky, could you post a link to your chart?

 Ok I figured it out. you can check now if you want but there isn't much to see yet.

You did it, good job! 

I am not familiar with the monitors, so I honestly have no idea about the accuracy when using them. The increased sex drive right after o could be from the few days of no sex during AF, maybe? 

If your monitor detects ovulation around CD16-18 I would go with that. Ovulation can only be confirmed through charting your temperatures or bloodwork though, OPK's and monitors only detect the surge.

Good luck to you!

Ricola

ilikemonkeys:

I have two O questions that are in the same vein.

First, when you have the most EWCM, does that mean that you are O'ing, or simply that you are about to O.

You can get EWCM at any point during your cycle. That being said, you are most likely to get it during your fertile time, which could be during the days leading up to ovulation and/or the day of. It is different for every woman.

Second, I know an OPK tells you are gearing up for it, but does it remain + when you are O'ing? I know it detects the hcg hormone, so I guess I am wondering if that hormone just goes away when you are actually O'ing.

For many women it gets darker leading up to o, then positive on the day before or of o and after that it turns negative. HTH!

AlaunaF

Thanks! I think I will start temping!

andy71781

Ok I have one bump related question and one getting pregnant related question

1) Is the only way to post in a thread to hit "reply" or "quote"?  Do you typically go back to the first post to "reply"?

2)  If one of you is planning on traveling during the time you may O would you make your H come with you/take you along?

ilikemonkeys

Ricola:

ilikemonkeys:

I have two O questions that are in the same vein.

First, when you have the most EWCM, does that mean that you are O'ing, or simply that you are about to O.

You can get EWCM at any point during your cycle. That being said, you are most likely to get it during your fertile time, which could be during the days leading up to ovulation and/or the day of. It is different for every woman.

Second, I know an OPK tells you are gearing up for it, but does it remain + when you are O'ing? I know it detects the hcg hormone, so I guess I am wondering if that hormone just goes away when you are actually O'ing.

For many women it gets darker leading up to o, then positive on the day before or of o and after that it turns negative. HTH!

Thanks! That does help!

Ricola

andy71781:

Ok I have one bump related question and one getting pregnant related question

1) Is the only way to post in a thread to hit "reply" or "quote"?  Do you typically go back to the first post to "reply"?

Yes, those are your two options. I usually hit reply on the last post in a thread, because I read it all and am too lazy to scroll back up. It doesn't matter anyway. The only thing that changes is the reply that you still see while typing your reply. 

2)  If one of you is planning on traveling during the time you may O would you make your H come with you/take you along?

MH went on a business trip during "super week" on my first Prometrium cycle. I can not just take off of work and also am not willing to spend $1000 + on a plane ticket to join him, so unfortunately that cycle was a bust due to bad timing. If you have free time and are willing to spend the money, why not? 

Ricola

AlaunaF:

Thanks! I think I will start temping!

No problem  Let me know if you need any help with getting started. You can post a thread or PM me any time. 

mrssoprano

andy71781:

Ok I have one bump related question and one getting pregnant related question

1) Is the only way to post in a thread to hit "reply" or "quote"?  Do you typically go back to the first post to "reply"? Yes to the first part. For the second, you can hit reply on any post and it will show up the same way. You don't have to go back to the first post.

2)  If one of you is planning on traveling during the time you may O would you make your H come with you/take you along? If it was possible, I would consider it. Just remember that you may not O when you expect, especially if you are coming off BCP.

Ricola

mooshagirl:

We want to start TTC #2 in about a month.  However, I am still BFing my DD and I haven't had AF return yet.  When we were TTC #1, I just bought one of those ovulation predictors that had the strip that you pee on every day and when the second line showed up we did the BD.  Do you think I could just do the same thing or am I going to have to totally wean DD to get pregnant?  I've been lurking a lot on this board, but I am so lost when it comes to temping, charting and everything.  Forgive me, I don't even understand half the posts because I don't know what any of it is referring to.  I am so clueless!

I have honestly no idea if OPK's would work for you or not while still BF, my guess would be yes. I hope that someone from our TFAS (Trying for a sibling) ladies has some input. If not, feel free to post this question on the TFAS thread that gets posted weekly or page the bumpie Mysweetbaboo, she is the mod of that group. I am sure she has an answer for you and she is such a sweet lady who is always willing to help 

If you have specific questions about charting your temperatures and fertility signs, please feel free to ask any time! FF has great tutorials, too. 

BrittanyLaRae

I will play: I have gotten two BFNs during this cycle, and it is my first cycle TTC so the BFNs are no surprise.  However, according to my chart, AF should have shown a couple of days ago.  I am thinking that this is further proof that I O'd a couple days later than FF said.  If I did O later, then I am definitely out this cycle because we didn't BD at that time; however, I feel like I am out anyway because I have gotten a couple of BFNs.  What do you think?  Chart stalk me por favor!

Ricola

BrittanyLaRae:

I will play: I have gotten two BFNs during this cycle, and it is my first cycle TTC so the BFNs are no surprise.  However, according to my chart, AF should have shown a couple of days ago.  I am thinking that this is further proof that I O'd a couple days later than FF said.  If I did O later, then I am definitely out this cycle because we didn't BD at that time; however, I feel like I am out anyway because I have gotten a couple of BFNs.  What do you think?  Chart stalk me por favor!

I really wish you would have temped on CD 13, that would have made things a lot clearer, I think. Judging from your temps, CM and CP on your chart I think you are at 13 DPO today. Also, you can't know yet if AF is late or not, since you don't know how long your usual LP is after 2 months of temping. 

Since you said you had bad timing later on, I would wait it out.

Good luck to you!

 

BrittanyLaRae

Ricola:

BrittanyLaRae:

I will play: I have gotten two BFNs during this cycle, and it is my first cycle TTC so the BFNs are no surprise.  However, according to my chart, AF should have shown a couple of days ago.  I am thinking that this is further proof that I O'd a couple days later than FF said.  If I did O later, then I am definitely out this cycle because we didn't BD at that time; however, I feel like I am out anyway because I have gotten a couple of BFNs.  What do you think?  Chart stalk me por favor!

I really wish you would have temped on CD 13, that would have made things a lot clearer, I think. Judging from your temps, CM and CP on your chart I think you are at 13 DPO today. Also, you can't know yet if AF is late or not, since you don't know how long your usual LP is after 2 months of temping. 

Since you said you had bad timing later on, I would wait it out.

Good luck to you!

 

Ugh, I know!  That is so irritating that I didn't temp that day!  *kicks self*  Oh, that is true about AF; in fact, I think I remember having like 30-31 day cycles when I was younger before BCP.  Perhaps my LP is long.  I guess I will find out after awhile.  Thank you so much for your input.  I appreciate it.

CopperDog39

I don't have a question this time, but just wanted to thank Ricola for this post!

Ricola

CopperDog39:

I don't have a question this time, but just wanted to thank Ricola for this post!

No problem 

almostapearl

mooshagirl:

We want to start TTC #2 in about a month.  However, I am still BFing my DD and I haven't had AF return yet.  When we were TTC #1, I just bought one of those ovulation predictors that had the strip that you pee on every day and when the second line showed up we did the BD.  Do you think I could just do the same thing or am I going to have to totally wean DD to get pregnant?  I've been lurking a lot on this board, but I am so lost when it comes to temping, charting and everything.  Forgive me, I don't even understand half the posts because I don't know what any of it is referring to.  I am so clueless!

I'm not TTC #2 (yet) but thought maybe I could help...my AF didn't return until after I weaned DD (and switched from the mini pill to regular BCP). Every woman is different though...some people ovulate while BF, others don't.  You prob won't know unless you chart or get AF.  The tutorials on FF are super helpful for charting, etc. I highly recommend them! GL!

ETA: you won't know when you exactly will ovulate unless you chart so chart! (although maybe OPKs help??? I never used those to TTC #1 only FF)