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KdgTeacher · April 2011

Come on ladies--let's hear it!

Questions? Comments? Concerns?

TrendyTina · April 2011

When TTC is is better to BD every day or every other day? From what I read on here, people seem to do both!

Kathy4678 · April 2011

TrendyTina:
When TTC is is better to BD every day or every other day? From what I read on here, people seem to do both!

If your husband has no known issues, it's fine to do either one.

Mrs.Slick · April 2011

If there are no known sperm issues the ED is fine. However many say EOD is better so the troops can replenish (and your vag doesn't fall off)

:-)

TrendyTina · April 2011

Mrs.Slick:
If there are no known sperm issues the ED is fine. However many say EOD is better so the troops can replenish (and your vag doesn't fall off)
:-)

HAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!!! Well we wouldn't want that to happen!

adoruhbul · April 2011

If you can't do ED for illness or something of the sort, don't freak out though. EOD in your fertile window is still ok, not ideal but still a good chance! GL

KdgTeacher · April 2011

adoruhbul:
If you can't do ED for illness or something of the sort, don't freak out though. EOD in your fertile window is still ok, not ideal but still a good chance! GL

Why not? Technically, it only takes one sperm on 1 sexual encounter. If I'm fertile for say 6 days and have sex on 3 of those, why is that "not ideal"

Mrs.Slick · April 2011

adoruhbul:
If you can't do ED for illness or something of the sort, don't freak out though. EOD in your fertile window is still ok, not ideal but still a good chance! GL

Actually EOD is still considered good timing, even in your fertile window. And if there is any sort of sperm issue, it's actually BETTER than ED.

Kathy4678 · April 2011

KdgTeacher:

adoruhbul:
If you can't do ED for illness or something of the sort, don't freak out though. EOD in your fertile window is still ok, not ideal but still a good chance! GL

Why not? Technically, it only takes one sperm on 1 sexual encounter. If I'm fertile for say 6 days and have sex on 3 of those, why is that "not ideal"

Was just about to post that. Kdg we are thinking a lot alike lately. Yes

adoruhbul · April 2011

After watching "The Great Sperm Race" I've had a different perspective on a lot of TTC stuff. However, I am still new to the community aspect of TTC, so PP, it's better to listen to what the other ladies are saying.

Mrs.Slick · April 2011

::sits and waits::

Honeybee2813 · April 2011

Besides stress, life style change, etc is there anything else that causes you to ovulate later than normal? I know it's not always the same but normally I O somewhere around day 15. I'm not really sure what's going on with me this cycle.

Mrs.Slick · April 2011

Honeybee2813:
Besides stress, life style change, etc is there anything else that causes you to ovulate later than normal? I know it's not always the same but normally I O somewhere around day 15. I'm not really sure what's going on with me this cycle.

Illness, change in meds, change in sleep can all change O. Or sometimes you can just have an off cycle. I hope you O soon!

andy71781 · April 2011

If I wake up 30 min before my alarm clock goes off and I lay in bed until it does should I temp then? when I wake up? what if I get up to go pee?

KdgTeacher · April 2011

Honeybee2813:

Besides stress, life style change, etc is there anything else that causes you to ovulate later than normal? I know it's not always the same but normally I O somewhere around day 15. I'm not really sure what's going on with me this cycle.

Illness or travel.

Kathy4678 · April 2011

andy71781:
If I wake up 30 min before my alarm clock goes off and I lay in bed until it does should I temp then? when I wake up? what if I get up to go pee?

It's best to temp at the same time each morning- not more than 30 minutes from your "default" temp time. You should temp right when you wake up before getting up or moving around a lot. That will help you get the most consistent temps.

Mrs.Slick · April 2011

andy71781:
If I wake up 30 min before my alarm clock goes off and I lay in bed until it does should I temp then? when I wake up? what if I get up to go pee?

If it's 30 minutes before you're supposed to temp, then take it and don't worry about it. If it's more than 30 minutes, mark the different time.

You can temp within an hour of your 'normal' time and still be okay. For example, if you temp at 7 am normally, you can temp at 6:30 or 7:30 and fertility friend says it's oooookay!

KdgTeacher · April 2011

andy71781:
If I wake up 30 min before my alarm clock goes off and I lay in bed until it does should I temp then? when I wake up? what if I get up to go pee?

If you are awake I'd temp. Temp before you get up to pee.

andy71781 · April 2011

Mrs.Slick:
andy71781:
If I wake up 30 min before my alarm clock goes off and I lay in bed until it does should I temp then? when I wake up? what if I get up to go pee?
If it's 30 minutes before you're supposed to temp, then take it and don't worry about it. If it's more than 30 minutes, mark the different time.
You can temp within an hour of your 'normal' time and still be okay. For example, if you temp at 7 am normally, you can temp at 6:30 or 7:30 and fertility friend says it's oooookay!

Ok!

I can't wait to start temping! I seriously want to do it even though I'm on the pill just to "practice" I feel like I did when I really wanted a training bra before I had boobies.

BlueEyedDreamer · April 2011

I feel sorta stupid asking this, but could I get a quick chart stalk? I only started temping a week or so ago, but I think I O'd earlier than my CHs indicate bc I had a nice temp dip on CD 17. CHs appeared first on CD 18 then moved to CD 19 when I entered today's temp. WDYT?

Countrygirl36 · April 2011

I'm going in for my annual at the end of the month and I've started my 10th cycle. Should I remind him that we are TTC and ask for a referral to a specialist so that I know who to call if needed, or not even worry about it yet?

ETA: I know, I won't be doing any real testing until July! I forgot to mention that.

KAshley82 · April 2011

Do you think I O'd? I know I made a post about this.. but got mixed feedback.. I am just not at a point where I am able to recognize my O date before FF gives me CH's. Just curious about what you'd think if my chart was yours

Thanks!

KdgTeacher · April 2011

I agree with FF right now. With so few temps this cycle may be nothing but a big guess.

ETA: QUITE BUTTON FAIL! This was for BlueEyeD

KdgTeacher · April 2011

Countrygirl36:

I'm going in for my annual at the end of the month and I've started my 10th cycle. Should I remind him that we are TTC and ask for a referral to a specialist so that I know who to call if needed, or not even worry about it yet?

ETA: I know, I won't be doing any real testing until July! I forgot to mention that.

No. I, personally, would get testing done through your OB/GYN and go from there. Plus, why go to an RE if you aren;t willing to do testing for another 3+ months?

Mrs.Slick · April 2011

Countrygirl36:
I'm going in for my annual at the end of the month and I've started my 10th cycle. Should I remind him that we are TTC and ask for a referral to a specialist so that I know who to call if needed, or not even worry about it yet?
ETA: I know, I won't be doing any real testing until July! I forgot to mention that.

I would maybe ask for a plan if you reach cycle 12 (or July) but wouldn't go further than that. Good luck!

KdgTeacher · April 2011

KAshley82:
Do you think I O'd? I know I made a post about this.. but got mixed feedback.. I am just not at a point where I am able to recognize my O date before FF gives me CH's. Just curious about what you'd think if my chart was yours Thanks!

I don't think you have O. Not even close.

Kathy4678 · April 2011

KAshley82:
Do you think I O'd? I know I made a post about this.. but got mixed feedback.. I am just not at a point where I am able to recognize my O date before FF gives me CH's. Just curious about what you'd think if my chart was yours Thanks!

I think it will depend on your next few temps. If your temps stay up, you could get CH's, but I wouldn't be surprised if they are dotted because of the lack of CM.

And PS- I love your wedding pic!

MrsMitty08 · April 2011

No one replied to my post earlier...

Can I still potentially conceive if I O during my period? I've got a super long cycle going on but got +OPK yesterday and this morning.

mrs_tacos · April 2011

Kind of a nerdy question, but what are the best books to read about TTC? Any suggestions?

Milliways · April 2011

KAshley82:
Do you think I O'd? I know I made a post about this.. but got mixed feedback.. I am just not at a point where I am able to recognize my O date before FF gives me CH's. Just curious about what you'd think if my chart was yours Thanks!

I think your temps are moving in the right direction for CD15 to be your O date but FF is going to be slow to give you CH's because your pre-dip temps are so high unless they really start climbing the next couple of days.

KdgTeacher · April 2011

MrsMitty08:

No one replied to my post earlier...

Can I still potentially conceive if I O during my period? I've got a super long cycle going on but got +OPK yesterday and this morning.

Hmmm, I wouldn't think so, since during that time your lining is being shed and the egg would nee to implant to that lining. If the bleeding continues for much longer, I'd be calling your OB/GYN. How heavy is the bleeding?

Honeybee2813 · April 2011

Mrs.Slick:
Honeybee2813:

Besides stress, life style change, etc is there anything else that causes you to ovulate later than normal? I know it's not always the same but normally I O somewhere around day 15. I'm not really sure what's going on with me this cycle.

Illness, change in meds, change in sleep can all change O. Or sometimes you can just have an off cycle. I hope you O soon!

That's what's so weird to me, I have the same routine as usual (work, travel, sleep, no major life changing event or anything) and this cycle has just been crazy. I've had mid-cylce spotting which is a first for me, temps kinda all over the place, so I'm not really sure what's going on. I guess this is just one of those off cycles.

Thanks!

KAshley82 · April 2011

Kathy4678:
KAshley82:
Do you think I O'd? I know I made a post about this.. but got mixed feedback.. I am just not at a point where I am able to recognize my O date before FF gives me CH's. Just curious about what you'd think if my chart was yours Thanks!

I think it will depend on your next few temps. If your temps stay up, you could get CH's, but I wouldn't be surprised if they are dotted because of the lack of CM. I tried to enter in fake temps.. but even when entering in 4 or 5 days of higher temps, I don't get CH's. I SO wish I had EWCM! I tried green tea.. but nada!

And PS- I love your wedding pic! Thank you!!!

KdgTeacher · April 2011

amandarene112:
Kind of a nerdy question, but what are the best books to read about TTC? Any suggestions?

Read this link

Watch The Great Sperm Race on YouTube

Read: Taking Charge of your Fertility

MrsMitty08 · April 2011

amandarene112:
Kind of a nerdy question, but what are the best books to read about TTC? Any suggestions?

Taking Charge of Your Fertility

BlueEyedDreamer · April 2011

KdgTeacher:
I agree with FF right now. With so few temps this cycle may be nothing but a big guess.
ETA: QUITE BUTTON FAIL! This was for BlueEyeD

Very true, which is why I felt stupid asking - thanks for the chart stalk though!! Smile

BitsKD13 · April 2011

The CBEFM says that if your period starts after your normal testing window (test between 5 - 10am, period starts 4pm) then set the monitor for CD1 the next morning. I need to get b/w done on CD3 and my period start this afternoon (finally yay!) So my question is this: do I use what the CBEFM calls CD3 which would be Friday or call this CD1 and get the b/w done on Thursday? TIA!

Kathy4678 · April 2011

KAshley82:
Kathy4678:

KAshley82:
Do you think I O'd? I know I made a post about this.. but got mixed feedback.. I am just not at a point where I am able to recognize my O date before FF gives me CH's. Just curious about what you'd think if my chart was yours Thanks!

I think it will depend on your next few temps. If your temps stay up, you could get CH's, but I wouldn't be surprised if they are dotted because of the lack of CM. I tried to enter in fake temps.. but even when entering in 4 or 5 days of higher temps, I don't get CH's. I SO wish I had EWCM! I tried green tea.. but nada!

And PS- I love your wedding pic! Thank you!!!

Some girls use Evening Prim Rose Oil too. Check the Noob link- there may be other suggestions as to how to increase it. Also mine increased over time- I got none when I first came off BC and now (a year later- hopefully it won't be that long for you) I get a ton of it. So it may get better over time.

MrsMitty08 · April 2011

KdgTeacher:
MrsMitty08:

No one replied to my post earlier...

Can I still potentially conceive if I O during my period? I've got a super long cycle going on but got +OPK yesterday and this morning.

Hmmm, I wouldn't think so, since during that time your lining is being shed and the egg would nee to implant to that lining. If the bleeding continues for much longer, I'd be calling your OB/GYN. How heavy is the bleeding?

It's spotting to light/medium the last couple of days. Hasn't been what I consider medium/heavy since Friday. I basically spot all day and then pass globs/not quite clots in the afternoon and evening.

I called my OB yesterday and she had her nurse call back advising that I either take Provera or wait it out. I was hoping I could wait it out but if the fact of the matter is my O is worthless right now, then I am afraid the Provera is my only option.

Milliways · April 2011

amandarene112:
Kind of a nerdy question, but what are the best books to read about TTC? Any suggestions?

While it has gotten mixed reviews here, I liked The Conception Chronicles by Patty Debano and of course Taking Charge of your Fertility by Toni Weschler

Mrs.Slick · April 2011

BitsKD13:
The CBEFM says that if your period starts after your normal testing window (test between 5 - 10am, period starts 4pm) then set the monitor for CD1 the next morning. I need to get b/w done on CD3 and my period start this afternoon (finally yay!) So my question is this: do I use what the CBEFM calls CD3 which would be Friday or call this CD1 and get the b/w done on Thursday? TIA!

CD 3 bloodwork can usually be done CD 2-4. I'd call your doctor though and ask them what they'd consider CD 1. Good luck!

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