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KdgTeacher · March 2011

KayteandRob:
i have short cycles, and just finished my first cycle temping. would a 12 day LP be considered too short for implantation? my cycles are anywhere from 24-28 days. this past cycle was 25 days.

Not at all--12 days is great

KdgTeacher · March 2011

johnson617:

I've had spotting for 3 days and am 9 DPO. I originally thought today would be CD1 since there was a little more spotting than the past 2 days, but nope..no full on flow yet. Is this remotely normal?

Thanks for this post..I really wanted to ask but knew spotting had been talked about earlier in the day...I just need some reassurance I guess!

Some spotting is ok.

KdgTeacher · March 2011

Sheryl232:

I got my positive OPK today (Wondfo). DH doesn't feel like bumping uglies. Is it OK to wait until tomorrow night?

Edit: Add "uglies"

A + OPK usually means you will O within the next 12-36ish hours. Can you try for the morning?

BBB3002 · March 2011

johnson617:

I've had spotting for 3 days and am 9 DPO. I originally thought today would be CD1 since there was a little more spotting than the past 2 days, but nope..no full on flow yet. Is this remotely normal?

Thanks for this post..I really wanted to ask but knew spotting had been talked about earlier in the day...I just need some reassurance I guess!

I second this also, I am right there with you. I keep thinking about it because its so irregular for me too ( we chatted earlier today on my post) Although I am 12dpo and got a BFN. Its driving me nuts. I want AF to either start so I can start the month over or get my darn BFP! LOL. Im hoping nothing funny is going on though, thats what Im nervous about. Sorry Im no help. Everytime I google it it brings up implantation bleeding....who knows

KdgTeacher · March 2011

BBB3002:
johnson617:

I've had spotting for 3 days and am 9 DPO. I originally thought today would be CD1 since there was a little more spotting than the past 2 days, but nope..no full on flow yet. Is this remotely normal?

Thanks for this post..I really wanted to ask but knew spotting had been talked about earlier in the day...I just need some reassurance I guess!

I second this also, I am right there with you. I keep thinking about it because its so irregular for me too ( we chatted earlier today on my post) Although I am 12dpo and got a BFN. Its driving me nuts. I want AF to either start so I can start the month over or get my darn BFP! LOL. Im hoping nothing funny is going on though, thats what Im nervous about. Sorry Im no help. Everytime I google it it brings up implantation bleeding....who knows

If either if you have just gotten off BC in the last few months this could be the cause

johnson617 · March 2011

KdgTeacher:
BBB3002:
johnson617:

I've had spotting for 3 days and am 9 DPO. I originally thought today would be CD1 since there was a little more spotting than the past 2 days, but nope..no full on flow yet. Is this remotely normal?

Thanks for this post..I really wanted to ask but knew spotting had been talked about earlier in the day...I just need some reassurance I guess!

I second this also, I am right there with you. I keep thinking about it because its so irregular for me too ( we chatted earlier today on my post) Although I am 12dpo and got a BFN. Its driving me nuts. I want AF to either start so I can start the month over or get my darn BFP! LOL. Im hoping nothing funny is going on though, thats what Im nervous about. Sorry Im no help. Everytime I google it it brings up implantation bleeding....who knows

If either if you have just gotten off BC in the last few months this could be the cause

Yes - I stopped in January. I was telling myself this as well. Thanks for the your knowledge!!

UnicornKisses · March 2011

How long does an LH surge last? I am just surprised because I am at CD 20 right now and can't believe I ovulate so late in my cycle. Normally I have a 31 day cycle.

KdgTeacher · March 2011

Sheryl232:
How long does an LH surge last? I am just surprised because I am at CD 20 right now and can't believe I ovulate so late in my cycle. Normally I have a 31 day cycle.

A few hours--which is why testing more than once a day is advised.

BBB3002 · March 2011

johnson617:
KdgTeacher:
BBB3002:
johnson617:

I've had spotting for 3 days and am 9 DPO. I originally thought today would be CD1 since there was a little more spotting than the past 2 days, but nope..no full on flow yet. Is this remotely normal?

Thanks for this post..I really wanted to ask but knew spotting had been talked about earlier in the day...I just need some reassurance I guess!

I second this also, I am right there with you. I keep thinking about it because its so irregular for me too ( we chatted earlier today on my post) Although I am 12dpo and got a BFN. Its driving me nuts. I want AF to either start so I can start the month over or get my darn BFP! LOL. Im hoping nothing funny is going on though, thats what Im nervous about. Sorry Im no help. Everytime I google it it brings up implantation bleeding....who knows

If either if you have just gotten off BC in the last few months this could be the cause

Yes - I stopped in January. I was telling myself this as well. Thanks for the your knowledge!!

No I havent been on bc in years

KdgTeacher · March 2011

BBB3002:
johnson617:
KdgTeacher:
BBB3002:
johnson617:

I've had spotting for 3 days and am 9 DPO. I originally thought today would be CD1 since there was a little more spotting than the past 2 days, but nope..no full on flow yet. Is this remotely normal?

Thanks for this post..I really wanted to ask but knew spotting had been talked about earlier in the day...I just need some reassurance I guess!

I second this also, I am right there with you. I keep thinking about it because its so irregular for me too ( we chatted earlier today on my post) Although I am 12dpo and got a BFN. Its driving me nuts. I want AF to either start so I can start the month over or get my darn BFP! LOL. Im hoping nothing funny is going on though, thats what Im nervous about. Sorry Im no help. Everytime I google it it brings up implantation bleeding....who knows

If either if you have just gotten off BC in the last few months this could be the cause

Yes - I stopped in January. I was telling myself this as well. Thanks for the your knowledge!!

No I havent been on bc in years

It could be an irritated cervix from lots of sex...

UnicornKisses · March 2011

KdgTeacher:
Sheryl232:
How long does an LH surge last? I am just surprised because I am at CD 20 right now and can't believe I ovulate so late in my cycle. Normally I have a 31 day cycle.
A few hours--which is why testing more than once a day is advised.

Thanks! Surprised I caught it tonight. Have you ever heard of ovulation twinges? I had those yesterday afternoon on my right side, so I knew I was either just past ovulation or it was on its way...

shannondannon · March 2011

KdgTeacher:
KayteandRob:
i have short cycles, and just finished my first cycle temping. would a 12 day LP be considered too short for implantation? my cycles are anywhere from 24-28 days. this past cycle was 25 days.

Not at all--12 days is great

What about a 10-day LP? Mine keep changing, but that's how long my last cycle's was. I've read some places that 10 is ok, and in others that it's too short.

KayteandRob · March 2011

KdgTeacher:
KayteandRob:
i have short cycles, and just finished my first cycle temping. would a 12 day LP be considered too short for implantation? my cycles are anywhere from 24-28 days. this past cycle was 25 days.

Not at all--12 days is great

Thanks Kdg! my short cycles have made me somewhat nervous, but i JUST started temping, so i'm not going to let it bother me too much for now.

KdgTeacher · March 2011

Sheryl232:
KdgTeacher:

Sheryl232:
How long does an LH surge last? I am just surprised because I am at CD 20 right now and can't believe I ovulate so late in my cycle. Normally I have a 31 day cycle.

A few hours--which is why testing more than once a day is advised.

Thanks! Surprised I caught it tonight. Have you ever heard of ovulation twinges? I had those yesterday afternoon on my right side, so I knew I was either just past ovulation or it was on its way...

Yep--normal but don't rely on those alone

KdgTeacher · March 2011

KayteandRob:
KdgTeacher:

KayteandRob:
i have short cycles, and just finished my first cycle temping. would a 12 day LP be considered too short for implantation? my cycles are anywhere from 24-28 days. this past cycle was 25 days.

Not at all--12 days is great

Thanks Kdg! my short cycles have made me somewhat nervous, but i JUST started temping, so i'm not going to let it bother me too much for now.

10 days is within normal range. If you recently came off of BC it could take a few months (if not a year) to regulate cycles...

BBB3002 · March 2011

KdgTeacher:
BBB3002:
johnson617:
KdgTeacher:
BBB3002:
johnson617:

I've had spotting for 3 days and am 9 DPO. I originally thought today would be CD1 since there was a little more spotting than the past 2 days, but nope..no full on flow yet. Is this remotely normal?

Thanks for this post..I really wanted to ask but knew spotting had been talked about earlier in the day...I just need some reassurance I guess!

I second this also, I am right there with you. I keep thinking about it because its so irregular for me too ( we chatted earlier today on my post) Although I am 12dpo and got a BFN. Its driving me nuts. I want AF to either start so I can start the month over or get my darn BFP! LOL. Im hoping nothing funny is going on though, thats what Im nervous about. Sorry Im no help. Everytime I google it it brings up implantation bleeding....who knows

If either if you have just gotten off BC in the last few months this could be the cause

Yes - I stopped in January. I was telling myself this as well. Thanks for the your knowledge!!

No I havent been on bc in years

It could be an irritated cervix from lots of sex...

Maybe, but we havent had much lately, since O. I give H a little break. haha. I guess time will tell.....

shannondannon · March 2011

KdgTeacher:
KayteandRob:
KdgTeacher:

KayteandRob:
i have short cycles, and just finished my first cycle temping. would a 12 day LP be considered too short for implantation? my cycles are anywhere from 24-28 days. this past cycle was 25 days.

Not at all--12 days is great

Thanks Kdg! my short cycles have made me somewhat nervous, but i JUST started temping, so i'm not going to let it bother me too much for now.

10 days is within normal range. If you recently came off of BC it could take a few months (if not a year) to regulate cycles...

Thanks! I stopped bc last May, so still less than a year ago. I also had a miscarriage 3 months ago - could that make things off for awhile too?

KdgTeacher · March 2011

shannondannon:
KdgTeacher:
KayteandRob:
KdgTeacher:

KayteandRob:
i have short cycles, and just finished my first cycle temping. would a 12 day LP be considered too short for implantation? my cycles are anywhere from 24-28 days. this past cycle was 25 days.

Not at all--12 days is great

Thanks Kdg! my short cycles have made me somewhat nervous, but i JUST started temping, so i'm not going to let it bother me too much for now.

10 days is within normal range. If you recently came off of BC it could take a few months (if not a year) to regulate cycles...

Thanks! I stopped bc last May, so still less than a year ago. I also had a miscarriage 3 months ago - could that make things off for awhile too?

Yes, I would certainly think it could. Sorry for your loss

mrsfowler1016 · March 2011

Okay I have one. I haven't seen it discussed a lot on here unless I passed it while lurking. I know saliva kills sperm so it is advised that there's no "below the belt kissing" close to ovulation. Personally, I enjoy this! haha! So how soon before O should you avoid oral sex? Only when you have your positive OPK or should you avoid it a week or so before predicted ovulation until your LH surge is gone? Thanks KDG!

edit=wording

KdgTeacher · March 2011

mrsfowler1016:

Okay I have one. I haven't seen it discussed a lot on here unless I passed it while lurking. I know saliva kills sperm so it is advised that there's no "below the belt kissing" close to ovulation. Personally, I enjoy this! haha! So how soon before O should you avoid oral sex? Only when you have your positive OPK or should you avoid it a week or so before predicted ovulation until your LH surge is gone? Thanks KDG!

edit=wording

I think I'd avoid it from +OPK to confirmed O.....but truthfully, I have no idea.

LegallyBlonde217 · March 2011

KdgTeacher:
mrsfowler1016:

Okay I have one. I haven't seen it discussed a lot on here unless I passed it while lurking. I know saliva kills sperm so it is advised that there's no "below the belt kissing" close to ovulation. Personally, I enjoy this! haha! So how soon before O should you avoid oral sex? Only when you have your positive OPK or should you avoid it a week or so before predicted ovulation until your LH surge is gone? Thanks KDG!

edit=wording

I think I'd avoid it from +OPK to confirmed O.....but truthfully, I have no idea.

I agree!

Redsoxchick · March 2011

Hi, I'm pretty new...but quickly becoming addicted!

I was wondering what POM is?( I keep seeing it mentioned) Is it a juice? and what is it good for? Any other supplements anyone can recommend? I am of course taking prenatals.

bostonbluejay · March 2011

AllysunC:
bostonbluejay:
Ok, for real.

Four months ago I was diagnosed with endometriosis. Does anyone have any experiences or recommendations for dealing with endo that might help me? Is there anything I can do to lessen the symptoms etc?
1ht
TTGP grad with endometriosis here.
Have you recently had a laparoscopy? That is only thing that truly helped my symptoms. Granted, the relief only last for a year but it was awesome for the time being. Also, birth control can help keep things at bay but when you are TTC that obviously isn't something you can do.
When my symptoms would get really bad I would take a couple ibuprofen and use a heating pad to help ease some of the discomfort. There isn't really too much you can do unfortunately. I have heard of evening primrose but never dug in deeper about it.
If you have not had the laparoscopy, though, I highly recommend you speak with your OB about it if your symptoms are that uncomfortable. I was actually going to request to have another but then I became PG and, obviously, wasn't an option.

Thank you! Yes, I have had 4 laps. Most recent in November. I had to have an endometrioma removed and the Dr. found that one ovary was completely adhered to my abdominal wall with scar tissue and the other was adhered to my intestines with bands of scar tissue. She also removed the spots of endo she found. I have been feeling wonderful since healing from that, but the past two weeks have been having a lot of cramping pain and some pain on my left side. It's not quite been 5 months since surgery, so I really hope it's not already coming back.

How long did you TTC before getting PG? TIA!

LegallyBlonde217 · March 2011

Redsoxchick:

Hi, I'm pretty new...but quickly becoming addicted!

I was wondering what POM is?( I keep seeing it mentioned) Is it a juice? and what is it good for? Any other supplements anyone can recommend? I am of course taking prenatals.

Pomegranate juice. It's said to help thicken the uterine lining, making it a better environment for implantation. Green tea is supposed to help increase CM. Read the New to TTGP link at the top of the board. There's a lot of good info on there. GL!

Redsoxchick · March 2011

Thank you so much. I'm going to pick some up, I just had a chemical pregnancy after TTC for 5 months so I maybe this will help with implantation....can't hurt to try

Thanks again!

RumbleLina · March 2011

bostonbluejay:
AllysunC:
bostonbluejay:
Ok, for real.

Four months ago I was diagnosed with endometriosis. Does anyone have any experiences or recommendations for dealing with endo that might help me? Is there anything I can do to lessen the symptoms etc?
1ht
TTGP grad with endometriosis here.
Have you recently had a laparoscopy? That is only thing that truly helped my symptoms. Granted, the relief only last for a year but it was awesome for the time being. Also, birth control can help keep things at bay but when you are TTC that obviously isn't something you can do.
When my symptoms would get really bad I would take a couple ibuprofen and use a heating pad to help ease some of the discomfort. There isn't really too much you can do unfortunately. I have heard of evening primrose but never dug in deeper about it.
If you have not had the laparoscopy, though, I highly recommend you speak with your OB about it if your symptoms are that uncomfortable. I was actually going to request to have another but then I became PG and, obviously, wasn't an option.

Thank you! Yes, I have had 4 laps. Most recent in November. I had to have an endometrioma removed and the Dr. found that one ovary was completely adhered to my abdominal wall with scar tissue and the other was adhered to my intestines with bands of scar tissue. She also removed the spots of endo she found. I have been feeling wonderful since healing from that, but the past two weeks have been having a lot of cramping pain and some pain on my left side. It's not quite been 5 months since surgery, so I really hope it's not already coming back.
How long did you TTC before getting PG? TIA!

It took us 10 months to get PG but I wasn't charting the entire time.

The positive thing is that once you do become PG then your symptoms may disappear so you get 9 months of relief! Unfortunately, it feels like mine came back a vengeance since I had my DS. Too bad they could just remove it all when they had me open for my c-section! A 2for1 would have been awesome, lol

Lexie Marie · March 2011

I have one!

Ok -this is my first cycle temping and pinpointed O so how can I estimate when AF should come? I'm not sure my LP and I just came off the BC patch in November so now cycle has been the same. Is there anyway to predict when to expect O this cycle or no since I dont know my LP?

Lexie Marie · March 2011

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KdgTeacher · March 2011

Lexie Marie:

I have one!

Ok -this is my first cycle temping and pinpointed O so how can I estimate when AF should come? I'm not sure my LP and I just came off the BC patch in November so now cycle has been the same. Is there anyway to predict when to expect O this cycle or no since I dont know my LP?

I'd go off how long your longest cycle has been since you got off BC. Hopefully, you'll start to see a pattern with when you O and how long your LP.

Lexie Marie · March 2011

KdgTeacher:
Lexie Marie:

I have one!

Ok -this is my first cycle temping and pinpointed O so how can I estimate when AF should come? I'm not sure my LP and I just came off the BC patch in November so now cycle has been the same. Is there anyway to predict when to expect O this cycle or no since I dont know my LP?

I'd go off how long your longest cycle has been since you got off BC. Hopefully, you'll start to see a pattern with when you O and how long your LP.

My last cycle was 51 days but I never detected O. Might just have to just test after at least 12 DPO or see *if* AF shows her face. Thanks for your reply

KdgTeacher · March 2011

Lexie Marie:
KdgTeacher:
Lexie Marie:

I have one!

Ok -this is my first cycle temping and pinpointed O so how can I estimate when AF should come? I'm not sure my LP and I just came off the BC patch in November so now cycle has been the same. Is there anyway to predict when to expect O this cycle or no since I dont know my LP?

I'd go off how long your longest cycle has been since you got off BC. Hopefully, you'll start to see a pattern with when you O and how long your LP.

My last cycle was 51 days but I never detected O. Might just have to just test after at least 12 DPO or see *if* AF shows her face. Thanks for your reply

Sometimes you can tell by your temp pattern if/when your period is coming. However, it may not be that way for your quite yet since you just got off BC. For example if you look at most of my charts you'll see my temps start to fall a few days before my period comes.

Lexie Marie · March 2011

KdgTeacher:
Lexie Marie:
KdgTeacher:
Lexie Marie:

I have one!

Ok -this is my first cycle temping and pinpointed O so how can I estimate when AF should come? I'm not sure my LP and I just came off the BC patch in November so now cycle has been the same. Is there anyway to predict when to expect O this cycle or no since I dont know my LP?

I'd go off how long your longest cycle has been since you got off BC. Hopefully, you'll start to see a pattern with when you O and how long your LP.

My last cycle was 51 days but I never detected O. Might just have to just test after at least 12 DPO or see *if* AF shows her face. Thanks for your reply

Sometimes you can tell by your temp pattern if/when your period is coming. However, it may not be that way for your quite yet since you just got off BC. For example if you look at most of my charts you'll see my temps start to fall a few days before my period comes.

Ok got it, thank you! I chart stalked you for a second and def see what you are explaining. Thanks again, and hoping for a BFP for you while you are in your 2ww.

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