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canthardlywait426 · January 2010

We seem to have a lot of newbies today that have questions. Feel free to ask them here, and we will try our best to answer them. No flaming in this post, so dont be afraid to ask!

Wedding Gurl · January 2010

K, I'll start. Taking an daily allergy med is probably the cause for me to not have EWCM right? I've only ever had EWCM once.

sbuxsweetie · January 2010

I do have a random charting Q. In a lot of the charts I've looked at lately, there's a temp dip early in the cycle, around CD 4 or 5. Is there any reason for this, or is it just coincidence?

ilovetolaugh · January 2010

sbuxsweetie:
I do have a random charting Q. In a lot of the charts I've looked at lately, there's a temp dip early in the cycle, around CD 4 or 5. Is there any reason for this, or is it just coincidence?

hope you dont mind canthardly, i'm jumping in )

Temps during AF tend to be wacky for most everyone, hormone levels are changing, we might not sleep as well cause we're uncomfortable, etc.

Myheart1297 · January 2010

Wedding Gurl:
K, I'll start. Taking an daily allergy med is probably the cause for me to not have EWCM right? I've only ever had EWCM once.

allergy medicines can definitely dry you up..everywhere! Is your allergy medicine ok to take while pg too, have you asked the dr.? If not I would also stop taking it while TTC.

MermaidSF · January 2010

Thanks! What are people's thoughts on getting the HINI flu shot? I don't want to get it if there is a chance it will mess with my fertility, ovulation is right around the corner.

monpetitchou813 · January 2010

I haven't posted an intro yet, but since you offered... (long)

I'm so frustrated with FF! This is only cyle #2 off BCP so I know my cycles will be crazy for a bit, but knowing that doesn't make it any less frustrating. My first cycle was 37 days long and I O'd on CD 25. I had symptoms that went with it (O cramps for almost a week, sore nipples). I decided to try OPKs this cycle so I bought some but haven't started using them yet. I figured I would start using them on CD 16, just in case I O a little earlier this month. Well, today FF gave me CHs and says I O'd on CD 10! No symptoms like last month.

So the question is, should I start using the OPKs just in case FF is wrong and I haven't O'd yet? They're so expensive I'd hate to waste them if FF is right...

canthardlywait426 · January 2010

Wedding Gurl:
K, I'll start. Taking an daily allergy med is probably the cause for me to not have EWCM right? I've only ever had EWCM once.

Yes, allergy medication can dry up your CM, and in turn cause you not to have EWCM.

Wedding Gurl · January 2010

Myheart1297:

Wedding Gurl:
K, I'll start. Taking an daily allergy med is probably the cause for me to not have EWCM right? I've only ever had EWCM once.

allergy medicines can definitely dry you up..everywhere! Is your allergy medicine ok to take while pg too, have you asked the dr.? If not I would also stop taking it while TTC.

I have asked the Dr about taking it while TTC and she said it was fine, but I hardly ever notice a change in CM and I was thinking it had to do with that. I think I will stop it. thanks!

VIQTPie · January 2010

What do you consider CD-1 for your first cycle of charting? Is it the morning after you see first day of red flow as CD-1 or do you consider the first day of red flow CD-1 and then the following day/first day you temp, CD-2?

(Or option C, start temping now so that when my period comes, I will have already started temping and it wouldn't matter?)

canthardlywait426 · January 2010

monpetitchou813:

I haven't posted an intro yet, but since you offered... (long)

I'm so frustrated with FF! This is only cyle #2 off BCP so I know my cycles will be crazy for a bit, but knowing that doesn't make it any less frustrating. My first cycle was 37 days long and I O'd on CD 25. I had symptoms that went with it (O cramps for almost a week, sore nipples). I decided to try OPKs this cycle so I bought some but haven't started using them yet. I figured I would start using them on CD 16, just in case I O a little earlier this month. Well, today FF gave me CHs and says I O'd on CD 10! No symptoms like last month.

So the question is, should I start using the OPKs just in case FF is wrong and I haven't O'd yet? They're so expensive I'd hate to waste them if FF is right...

First off, welcome to the board!

Second- If you plan of using a lot of OPK's, you shuld think about getting them online from a site like early-pregnancy-tests.com. They are much cheaper!

There have been 2 cycles where I have ovulated as early as CD 11, so I generally start taking them on CD 10, until after I confirm ovulation!

eyecndi · January 2010

OK, I have a question. I stopped taking BCPs in December 2008 after about 12 years. The first month my cycle was about 36 days which was OK. Then for the rest of the year, I averaged about 32 days. (I wasn't ever exact but right about there.) Well, as soon as I really started paying attention (not charting yet though) and DH and I started "trying", the first month AF came on day 43 and this month it was at 41. We haven't been "trying" for that long, but we weren't NOT trying either. We stopped using condoms last September, but I wasn't trying to figure out when I was ovulating until November. I went the whole month without AF. I can't figure out why after a year of right around 32 days went to 42 when we really started having unprotected sex. Any thoughts?

(I think I am going to win the "dumbest question" award with this one.)

canthardlywait426 · January 2010

VIQTPie:

What do you consider CD-1 for your first cycle of charting? Is it the morning after you see first day of red flow as CD-1 or do you consider the first day of red flow CD-1 and then the following day/first day you temp, CD-2?

(Or option C, start temping now so that when my period comes, I will have already started temping and it wouldn't matter?)

CD 1 is the first day of red flow.

You can start charting now to get the hang of it, but a new chart ( for a new cycle) will automatically start when you mark your period.

RockThisB!tch · January 2010

Are my high temps weird? It seems like every chart I see has temps in the 96s and low 97s and DPO temps in the high 97s and mine have never dipped below 97. I'm always freezing - almost never warm, but I've always been curious if it's abnormal.

Also, anyone else have the spotting issues that I've had? Before I started charting on FF, I charted my cycles on paper and had brown spotting at least six or seven days/month when not menstruating. My doc says it's normal for some people (though, extremely annoying).

Blasianlove · January 2010

Woah 10 mins and so many questions.

canthardlywait426 · January 2010

eyecndi:

OK, I have a question. I stopped taking BCPs in December 2008 after about 12 years. The first month my cycle was about 36 days which was OK. Then for the rest of the year, I averaged about 32 days. (I wasn't ever exact but right about there.) Well, as soon as I really started paying attention (not charting yet though) and DH and I started "trying", the first month AF came on day 43 and this month it was at 41. We haven't been "trying" for that long, but we weren't NOT trying either. We stopped using condoms last September, but I wasn't trying to figure out when I was ovulating until November. I went the whole month without AF. I can't figure out why after a year of right around 32 days went to 42 when we really started having unprotected sex. Any thoughts?

(I think I am going to win the "dumbest question" award with this one.)

This is certainly not a dumb question! A lot of things can make your cycle longer. If you have been stressed out, or sick, etc if can delay ovulation which in turn delays the arrival of AF. I dont think it had anything to do with having unprotected sex, but I could be missing something.

Your cycle length can vary from month to month. In 10 cycles trying, I had 2 freak 56 and 52 day cycles. Some have been 28, and others have been 32-35. As long as you keep track of your ovulation (or lack thereof in some cases) you'll have information for the dr should that time arrive!

Blasianlove · January 2010

RockThisB!tch:

Are my high temps weird? It seems like every chart I see has temps in the 96s and low 97s and DPO temps in the high 97s and mine have never dipped below 97. I'm always freezing - almost never warm, but I've always been curious if it's abnormal.

Also, anyone else have the spotting issues that I've had? Before I started charting on FF, I charted my cycles on paper and had brown spotting at least six or seven days/month when not menstruating. My doc says it's normal for some people (though, extremely annoying).

I believe each person is different on what their core body temp would be. I would not be concerned about that.

Spotting, most doctors say it's not much of an issue. But it you have spotting and a short LP it could mean you don't have good lining or an LP issue. If you doctor is not concerned, I wouldn't be.

VIQTPie · January 2010

canthardlywait426:
VIQTPie:

What do you consider CD-1 for your first cycle of charting? Is it the morning after you see first day of red flow as CD-1 or do you consider the first day of red flow CD-1 and then the following day/first day you temp, CD-2?

(Or option C, start temping now so that when my period comes, I will have already started temping and it wouldn't matter?)

CD 1 is the first day of red flow.

You can start charting now to get the hang of it, but a new chart ( for a new cycle) will automatically start when you mark your period.

Thank you. That cleared that up for me. I read that depending on what time of day AF it would could push CD-1 into the next day (for example with my CBEFM, it allow only testing windows so if AF came at 7 pm, unless I planned to test between 4 pm and 10 pm, I would have to make CD-1 the next day in order to test in the morning) I was wondering if it worked that way for BBT testing too. Your answer helped me out.

canthardlywait426 · January 2010

xxbblueangelxx:
Woah 10 mins and so many questions.

Yeah! Feel free to chime in anytime Blue! You are a wealth of knowledge!

byrne15 · January 2010

this is my 1st month charting and i am so lost...

FF gave me some CH but they keep changing and what's the deal with the big dip yesterday?

monpetitchou813 · January 2010

First - thanks!

Second - I bought them on a whim. And sprung for the CBE digital ones. This will be the only month I use them because if it doesn't happen this month we're taking a forced break - DH got recalled to the Army and is deploying.

Another question - FF only gave me one link for the ticker and it seems it's not working.. What am I doing wrong?

canthardlywait426 · January 2010

RockThisB!tch:

Are my high temps weird? It seems like every chart I see has temps in the 96s and low 97s and DPO temps in the high 97s and mine have never dipped below 97. I'm always freezing - almost never warm, but I've always been curious if it's abnormal.

Also, anyone else have the spotting issues that I've had? Before I started charting on FF, I charted my cycles on paper and had brown spotting at least six or seven days/month when not menstruating. My doc says it's normal for some people (though, extremely annoying).

How long have you been off BC?

I ask because when I first came off (and I have NO idea if its related) My temps were high. I never went below 97- for like...3 cycles.

Im sure that much spotting is incredibly annoying!

magnolia_femme · January 2010

hi! thanks for the flame free...wouldn't have posted this crazy Q otherwise!

Do you agree with FF on my O date? I feel like I always have EWCM around O time, and didn't have any watery or EWCM around CD 26. I think I Od on CD 22 or 23, but I'm new at all this and am not great at interpreting my chart.

If it was CD 26, I'm not sure our timing was very good...we had sex on CD 24 and not again til CD 28!

TIA...

Blasianlove · January 2010

byrne15:

this is my 1st month charting and i am so lost...

FF gave me some CH but they keep changing and what's the deal with the big dip yesterday?

Woah that was a big dip. it could be a fluke, but it looks like it came back up.

Were your CH's dotted when they were moving?

OhSewCrafty · January 2010

RockThisB!tch:
Are my high temps weird? It seems like every chart I see has temps in the 96s and low 97s and DPO temps in the high 97s and mine have never dipped below 97. I'm always freezing - almost never warm, but I've always been curious if it's abnormal.
Also, anyone else have the spotting issues that I've had? Before I started charting on FF, I charted my cycles on paper and had brown spotting at least six or seven days/month when not menstruating. My doc says it's normal for some people (though, extremely annoying).

I apologize in advance because this has nothing to do with anything, but I must say...the links in your siggy are AWESOME. Smile

ermaderma · January 2010

Hoping anyone that has experience with PCOS would be able to help:

If you were diagnosed before you started TTC, did you just start charting or have you gone straight to your OB/RE? I was diagnosed with PCOS last year and since we weren't TTC, my OB just briefly mentioned that when I want to get pg, she would put me on Clomid. Just wondering if I already know there is an issue, should I waste time by charting before getting "help"?

byrne15 · January 2010

xxbblueangelxx:
byrne15:

this is my 1st month charting and i am so lost...

FF gave me some CH but they keep changing and what's the deal with the big dip yesterday?

Woah that was a big dip. it could be a fluke, but it looks like it came back up.

Were your CH's dotted when they were moving?

they have been solid... started at cd 13, went to cd 11 and today are back to cd 13. i'm confused

Blasianlove · January 2010

magnolia_femme:

hi! thanks for the flame free...wouldn't have posted this crazy Q otherwise!

Do you agree with FF on my O date? I feel like I always have EWCM around O time, and didn't have any watery or EWCM around CD 26. I think I Od on CD 22 or 23, but I'm new at all this and am not great at interpreting my chart.

If it was CD 26, I'm not sure our timing was very good...we had sex on CD 24 and not again til CD 28!

TIA...

Looking at your chart is like riding a roller coaster, woah. I would wait a few days to see if your CHs move, Who knows for sure because they are dotted. That means that FF isn't sure on the date your O'd whether your CM, or a OPK or CP did not match up to the temp spike.

It looks like you have had a couple other "peak" temps but they fall right back down. You have a couple of seperate positive OPKS. I would just keep having sex JIC.

RockThisB!tch · January 2010

canthardlywait426:
RockThisB!tch:

Are my high temps weird? It seems like every chart I see has temps in the 96s and low 97s and DPO temps in the high 97s and mine have never dipped below 97. I'm always freezing - almost never warm, but I've always been curious if it's abnormal.

Also, anyone else have the spotting issues that I've had? Before I started charting on FF, I charted my cycles on paper and had brown spotting at least six or seven days/month when not menstruating. My doc says it's normal for some people (though, extremely annoying).

How long have you been off BC?

I ask because when I first came off (and I have NO idea if its related) My temps were high. I never went below 97- for like...3 cycles.

Im sure that much spotting is incredibly annoying!

I've never been on BC.

L-Train · January 2010

canthardlywait426:

Wedding Gurl:
K, I'll start. Taking an daily allergy med is probably the cause for me to not have EWCM right? I've only ever had EWCM once.

Yes, allergy medication can dry up your CM, and in turn cause you not to have EWCM.

I stopped taking my allergy meds and finally got EWCM for the first time a few weeks later.

RockThisB!tch · January 2010

OhSewCrafty:
RockThisB!tch:
Are my high temps weird? It seems like every chart I see has temps in the 96s and low 97s and DPO temps in the high 97s and mine have never dipped below 97. I'm always freezing - almost never warm, but I've always been curious if it's abnormal.
Also, anyone else have the spotting issues that I've had? Before I started charting on FF, I charted my cycles on paper and had brown spotting at least six or seven days/month when not menstruating. My doc says it's normal for some people (though, extremely annoying).
I apologize in advance because this has nothing to do with anything, but I must say...the links in your siggy are AWESOME.

Haha, thanks! I just look at my old posts for my daily amusement sites.

sillypit · January 2010

I've been around for a bit but I have a question I've been holding back on asking because it might be dumb. When I was on BCP my periods were always light and short, totally normal. Since stopping BCP my flow has picked up considerably and I get significantly more cramping. However, it's still just 1.5-2.5 days long, it's yet to reach 3 days. At first I was thinking I should be excited about this, but could it be a sign of an issue. Can your period be too SHORT?

Marielle0430 · January 2010

ermaderma:

Hoping anyone that has experience with PCOS would be able to help:

If you were diagnosed before you started TTC, did you just start charting or have you gone straight to your OB/RE? I was diagnosed with PCOS last year and since we weren't TTC, my OB just briefly mentioned that when I want to get pg, she would put me on Clomid. Just wondering if I already know there is an issue, should I waste time by charting before getting "help"?

Yes, I have PCOS. Charting is helpful BUT I would recommend that you see an RE for the Clomid because you really should be monitored with regular blood work and ultrasounds. Clomid has possible side effects that should be monitored. Good luck!

canthardlywait426 · January 2010

sillypit:
I've been around for a bit but I have a question I've been holding back on asking because it might be dumb. When I was on BCP my periods were always light and short, totally normal. Since stopping BCP my flow has picked up considerably and I get significantly more cramping. However, it's still just 1.5-2.5 days long, it's yet to reach 3 days. At first I was thinking I should be excited about this, but could it be a sign of an issue. Can your period be too SHORT?

AF length varies from person to person. I wouldn't be concerned unless it is incredibly long or takes more than 60 days to come!

je_taime5683 · January 2010

I have been doing a fair share of lurking on this board and I've seen it suggested several times that if you get to CD60 with no AF, or a +HPT, you should see your doctor. Would this also be recommended to someone who just came off BCP? This is my first cycle off BCP, and though FF says I am 6DPO, I am skeptical because FF took away my CH's once before! Thanks for your help!

katib77 · January 2010

sillypit:
I've been around for a bit but I have a question I've been holding back on asking because it might be dumb. When I was on BCP my periods were always light and short, totally normal. Since stopping BCP my flow has picked up considerably and I get significantly more cramping. However, it's still just 1.5-2.5 days long, it's yet to reach 3 days. At first I was thinking I should be excited about this, but could it be a sign of an issue. Can your period be too SHORT?

I worried about this too at first since mine are extreamly light, I thought the ute didn't get enough lining to sustain a PG or implantation but I've been told by several gals on here that have discussed it with their OB's that it's fine. We should just count ourselves lucky for the shorter AF's.

ams8099 · January 2010

sbuxsweetie:
I do have a random charting Q. In a lot of the charts I've looked at lately, there's a temp dip early in the cycle, around CD 4 or 5. Is there any reason for this, or is it just coincidence?

Just a coincidence!

Blasianlove · January 2010

byrne15:
xxbblueangelxx:
byrne15:

this is my 1st month charting and i am so lost...

FF gave me some CH but they keep changing and what's the deal with the big dip yesterday?

Woah that was a big dip. it could be a fluke, but it looks like it came back up.

Were your CH's dotted when they were moving?

they have been solid... started at cd 13, went to cd 11 and today are back to cd 13. i'm confused

Hmmm... depending on how your temps go, who knows it might move again. I think it moved because of your temp dip after the CD11. It looks like you had fertile CM in those few days so it stayed a solid line.

I hope it doesn't move again, GL.

Blasianlove · January 2010

je_taime5683:
I have been doing a fair share of lurking on this board and I've seen it suggested several times that if you get to CD60 with no AF, or a +HPT, you should see your doctor. Would this also be recommended to someone who just came off BCP? This is my first cycle off BCP, and though FF says I am 6DPO, I am skeptical because FF took away my CH's once before! Thanks for your help!

Even if you are off BCP and it is after CD60, i would check with a doctor. If you want to wait it out until DPO18, that would be fine since you have CHs now. But if they keep moving or disappearing and it's after CD60, i would call.

gregglesgal · January 2010

Super akward question....anyone get itching (not yeast infection) after O?? Think I O'd on Fri or Sat...sore breasts since then and ovary pain and then today ... dry/itchy...... ummmmm totally TMI Embarrassed

gregglesgal · January 2010

je_taime5683:
I have been doing a fair share of lurking on this board and I've seen it suggested several times that if you get to CD60 with no AF, or a +HPT, you should see your doctor. Would this also be recommended to someone who just came off BCP? This is my first cycle off BCP, and though FF says I am 6DPO, I am skeptical because FF took away my CH's once before! Thanks for your help!

What cycle post BC are you....when I came off I had a 39 cycle, a 63 cycle, then a 32 cycle....it could just take a while to regulate...hang in there - but talking to the DR wouldn't hurt

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