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BarooGirl · August 2010

I havent used FF, but now have a BBT all ready for after AF gets here so I can start charting.

So, here is what I did before I knew any better:

Took out my Nuvaring on July 21st

Started AF July 23rd (lasted 3 days, normal)

I counted 14 days from the day my AF started

August 5th was the 14th day= when I was "supposed" to O.

But my boobs were way sore the 9th for about 5 days.

Today is "16dpo" BFN. And AF is not here.

I am not asking to guess if Im pregnant, and yes I know I should have been charting ( I am all ready and even have by FF started).

I am hoping I just Oed later than the 5th so I can still be in the game. I guess I am just getting worried.

Are achey boobs an O sign?

I wish I would have met you girls earlier. My OBGYN gave me the basics of "most women have a 28day cycle..." You ladies have taught me more than I had ever known about all of this

BarooGirl · August 2010

Ok, I just reread my post and I want to appologize for it being long and vague

Just getting nervous and also tired of working this friday

youngin12 · August 2010

You, more than likely, O'd late as you stated. I don't get achey boobs but my nips hurt to touch around the time that I O (or at least that's what has happened the last 2 cycles).

Test once a week until you hit 60 days with no AF. If you hit 60 days, then call your doctor.

You made a great decision to start charting. It is an awesome tool!

ProcrastinatingBride · August 2010

I don't get achy boobs as an O sign, personally, but that doesn't mean they aren't an O sign for you. It's possible that they are, in which case you may have O'ed ... well, anytime between the 9th and the 14th, I guess. If that's the case, you could be as little as 6 DPO, in which case the BFN and absence of AF are not exactly surprising.

Were you checking CM or using OPKs during that first month, for additional clues about your O? If not, you'll just have to wait and see.

The good news is that now you know, and now you're ready to chart. Next month (if you aren't KU this cycle) will be much easier! Good luck. Big Smile

SkyBee · August 2010

What exactly are you asking for with telling us this without a chart? Are achey boobs and O sign? Well, it depends on who you are. Some women yes, some women no. Are achey boobs a pregnancy symptom? yes. I still take this as a fisher.

MrsTran021310 · August 2010

Cycles are wonky right after BC. I'm sure everything is fine, but it will be hard to know until you start charting. Just give it sometime. Do some chart stalking and you will see how out of control our cycles can be.

katiesue55419 · August 2010

From one Newbie to another- I'd start charting now instead of waiting for AF to get here. It took me a bit to get the hang of deciphering my CM and what's the harm in temping now in order to get in the habit? Also, I'm sure by the time I post this someone else will have suggested it, but pick up a copy of Taking Charge of Your Fertility (TCOYF) if you haven't already. If you think you've learned a lot from lurking on here, you'll be amazed at what you'll learn from reading that! GL!

steff13914 · August 2010

The achey boobs are a side effect of discontinuing the NuvaRing. I had it too when I stopped mine in April. Usually I get sore nipples, like a pp said, for 2 days before O. And just so you know, my first cycle off the NuvaRing was 33 days, so you probably did O later than you think. Good luck!

BarooGirl · August 2010

SkyBee:
What exactly are you asking for with telling us this without a chart? Are achey boobs and O sign? Well, it depends on who you are. Some women yes, some women no. Are achey boobs a pregnancy symptom? yes. I still take this as a fisher.

Sorry, I am seriously not fishing.

BarooGirl · August 2010

Thank you all, I seriously have learned so much here. I cant believe how little I knew and how much I have to learn.

I will pick up a copy of that book.

Also, do you normally temp when AF is here? I thought I read somewhere where people dont. So I figured I would just start temping once she is gone.

Anyways, looks like I need to take the online FF courses ASAP and get to temping/charting.

ProcrastinatingBride · August 2010

BarooGirl:
Thank you all, I seriously have learned so much here. I cant believe how little I knew and how much I have to learn.

I will pick up a copy of that book.

Also, do you normally temp when AF is here? I thought I read somewhere where people dont. So I figured I would just start temping once she is gone.

Anyways, looks like I need to take the online FF courses ASAP and get to temping/charting.

For opinions on that, see the "New to Charting" post right underneath yours. FWIW, I temp throughout my cycle. I don't want to have to think about whether it's a temping day or not.

staycee · August 2010

BarooGirl:

My OBGYN gave me the basics of "most women have a 28day cycle..."

ironically, after spending so much time on these boards - I find most women do NOT have a 28 day cycle.

youngin12 · August 2010

BarooGirl:
Thank you all, I seriously have learned so much here. I cant believe how little I knew and how much I have to learn.

I will pick up a copy of that book.

Also, do you normally temp when AF is here? I thought I read somewhere where people dont. So I figured I would just start temping once she is gone.

Anyways, looks like I need to take the online FF courses ASAP and get to temping/charting.

When I first started charting, I did temp during AF to stay in the habit.

BarooGirl · August 2010

ProcrastinatingBride:
BarooGirl:

Thank you all, I seriously have learned so much here. I cant believe how little I knew and how much I have to learn.

I will pick up a copy of that book.

Also, do you normally temp when AF is here? I thought I read somewhere where people dont. So I figured I would just start temping once she is gone.

Anyways, looks like I need to take the online FF courses ASAP and get to temping/charting.

For opinions on that, see the "New to Charting" post right underneath yours. FWIW, I temp throughout my cycle. I don't want to have to think about whether it's a temping day or not.

That answers that! I will be charting for the first time in the morning It does make sense just to keep at it and keep it a habit.

TY!

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