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Angel52186 · June 2014

KatzKiss said:

Angel52186 said:

@lizabethc‌ thank you!!! Ok and one more question for y'all, does anyone know of a reason why FF would start my cycle over again if AF last longer than 10 days? Unfortunately I've been "blessed" with longer periods, and they are truly annoying.

Have you talked to your OBGYN about this?

No I haven't. Before I was on BCP's I had always had a longer period, and since coming off of it in December it just thought it was normal for me. But I guess that it's not? So I guess I'll be making an appointment soon with an OBGYN to talk about it.

mosdub · June 2014

Question/Concern 1: I've only been charting one month, so only have 1 month of data in FF (however, I do have 12 months of my start/end period dates without temps)

Last month I O'ed on day 15, but FF is suggesting my "forecasted fertile days" don't start until CD13 this month. If I know I O'ed on CD15 last month, shouldn't I assume my FW would start around CD11? Why does FF not account for this? Could it be that I have had several cycles extend into 33 days, while some only 25 days?

Question/Concern 2: Should I be concerned if my cycles can range from 25 days to 33 days? Is this a normal fluctuation? I honestly never even noticed until I started really keeping track.

Thanks for the newb thread

KatzKiss · June 2014

Angel52186 said:

KatzKiss said:

Angel52186 said:

@lizabethc‌ thank you!!! Ok and one more question for y'all, does anyone know of a reason why FF would start my cycle over again if AF last longer than 10 days? Unfortunately I've been "blessed" with longer periods, and they are truly annoying.

Have you talked to your OBGYN about this?

No I haven't. Before I was on BCP's I had always had a longer period, and since coming off of it in December it just thought it was normal for me. But I guess that it's not? So I guess I'll be making an appointment soon with an OBGYN to talk about it.

I think you should. As far as FF goes, I'm sorry. I don't know why it's doing that.

MiraK03 · June 2014

Can i ask another question? I have soooooo many!!!

Possible TMI

Anywho... I posted in WTO that I forgot to temp this morning ( I'm only cd6) and I took some ladies suggestion to check cm. Well I did and it appears to be ewcm so I'm just confused does that mean I'm about to O or I am O'ing? I'll take an opk later but I'm just confused what exactly it means when you have ewcm.

Also thanks for putting up with all my questions. I REALLY appreciate it!

ETA: added the TMI part

mosdub · June 2014

@MiraK03 I'm still a fellow newb too, but from everything I've read CM can be helpful in determining your fertile times but it is NOT as accurate as temping. If you have EWCM around the middle of your cycle I'd say tap dat H, but don't use it exclusively for pin-pointing your O.

MiraK03 · June 2014

@DarcyHermione‌ thanks! I'm still learning about my cycle so I appreciate any input!

@mosdub‌ I have been trying to temp mainly but I had to wake up and leave very early this morning and forgot to temp. I checked cm and will do an opk just so my chart isn't empty for the day. But I will take your advice on tapping the H.... I just told him he needed to get home

brody624 · June 2014

bibliothecary said:

Can i ask another question? I have soooooo many!!! Possible TMI Anywho... I posted in WTO that I forgot to temp this morning ( I'm only cd6) and I took some ladies suggestion to check cm. Well I did and it appears to be ewcm so I'm just confused does that mean I'm about to O or I am O'ing? I'll take an opk later but I'm just confused what exactly it means when you have ewcm. Also thanks for putting up with all my questions. I REALLY appreciate it! ETA: added the TMI part
@MiraK03‌ I get Ewcm early in my cycle sometimes. I don't know why, but I do. It's always possible your FW could be beginning, so have sex in case. Some people do O around CD 8-10. Personally for me it means nothing. My body just likes to produce it.
Same. My body does stupid stuff. " Your fertile week is over! Have some EWCM!" Um.... thanks?

I feel like my CM is never accurate... I never dry up before my period... It's like water up until my new cycle begins then it is dry for a few days before starting over again... WTF Body.

tlc35 · June 2014

mosdub said:

Question/Concern 1: I've only been charting one month, so only have 1 month of data in FF (however, I do have 12 months of my start/end period dates without temps)
Last month I O'ed on day 15, but FF is suggesting my "forecasted fertile days" don't start until CD13 this month. If I know I O'ed on CD15 last month, shouldn't I assume my FW would start around CD11? Why does FF not account for this? Could it be that I have had several cycles extend into 33 days, while some only 25 days?
FF is just making an educated guess. I would definitely start having sex CD11 though.

Question/Concern 2: Should I be concerned if my cycles can range from 25 days to 33 days? Is this a normal fluctuation? I honestly never even noticed until I started really keeping track.
This is totally normal. It is common and normal to have your cycles fluctuate.

Thanks for the newb thread

MiraK03 · June 2014

brody624 said:

bibliothecary said:

DarcyHermione said:

MiraK03 said:
Can i ask another question? I have soooooo many!!!

Possible TMI

Anywho... I posted in WTO that I forgot to temp this morning ( I'm only cd6) and I took some ladies suggestion to check cm. Well I did and it appears to be ewcm so I'm just confused does that mean I'm about to O or I am O'ing? I'll take an opk later but I'm just confused what exactly it means when you have ewcm.

Also thanks for putting up with all my questions. I REALLY appreciate it!

ETA: added the TMI part
@MiraK03‌ I get Ewcm early in my cycle sometimes. I don't know why, but I do. It's always possible your FW could be beginning, so have sex in case. Some people do O around CD 8-10. Personally for me it means nothing. My body just likes to produce it.
Same. My body does stupid stuff. " Your fertile week is over! Have some EWCM!" Um.... thanks?

I feel like my CM is never accurate... I never dry up before my period... It's like water up until my new cycle begins then it is dry for a few days before starting over again... WTF Body.

Dang bodies!!! Thanks ladies! I'll make sure to do an opk and will definitely temp in the morning.

mosdub · June 2014

@MiraK03 I've had some fail days at temping too - it totally blows, especially around O time.

I had one where I got up around 4AM to let the dog out and when I got back to bed I realized that it would probably throw off my temp (I normally temp around 5:30AM). Just entered the temp at 5:30 and made a note about it.

mosdub · June 2014

bibliothecary said:

@mosdub‌ FF is still learning. When in doubt, hump it out.

Excellent saying. That's always going to be in my head now haha!

sandj918 · June 2014

lizabethc said:

Angel52186 said:

Ok I got one, what does QFP mean? I've seen it a kit, and for the life of me can't seem to understand it. I have looked at the newbie blog and if it's there I couldn't find it, or if I did I just didn't understand.

QFP means Quoted for Posterity or Quoted for Proof. Sometimes you'll see QFT, which means Quoted for Truth.

Ha! I always read it as Quit Fucking Posting. Of course I've only seen it twice and it was under a tense thread.

Angel52186 · June 2014

sandj918 said:

Angel52186 said:

Ok I got one, what does QFP mean? I've seen it a kit, and for the life of me can't seem to understand it. I have looked at the newbie blog and if it's there I couldn't find it, or if I did I just didn't understand.

QFP means Quoted for Posterity or Quoted for Proof. Sometimes you'll see QFT, which means Quoted for Truth.
Ha! I always read it as Quit Fucking Posting. Of course I've only seen it twice and it was under a tense thread.

@sandj918 haha that's how I always read it too, so that's why I was confused! Lol

sandj918 · June 2014

I have a question. When is a drive-by considered a drive-by? I know the newbie post says "when in doubt", but I'm paranoid about doing a drive-by so I will always be in doubt No, I don't have a BFP. I'm just wondering how long a person needs to be an active member before it's considered a drive-by.

MrsC0617 · June 2014

I have one, but it's really more of an opinion poll, I guess. How long do ovulation pains last for you? This fucks with my mind since I feel like I have O pain for days and days!

brody624 · June 2014

sandj918 said:
I have a question. When is a drive-by considered a drive-by? I know the newbie post says "when in doubt", but I'm paranoid about doing a drive-by so I will always be in doubt No, I don't have a BFP. I'm just wondering how long a person needs to be an active member before it's considered a drive-by.

I've wondered this too!

lucy2113 · June 2014

I have another silly question how the heck do you put pictures in you siggy? I feel like a terd for asking but I'm serious. I haven't figured it out.

Ladymouse · June 2014

MrsC0617 said:

I have one, but it's really more of an opinion poll, I guess. How long do ovulation pains last for you? This fucks with my mind since I feel like I have O pain for days and days!

Since having a kid, a few hours for me. Before, I'd have pre-O pain (like cramps), nothing for a day or so, then sharper pains for 1-3 hours.

SpartanChick88 · June 2014

FF ? How many temp during Shark Week? Is there any disadvantage to not? I'm at my parents' this week and it's proving difficult since schedule changes have DD in a sleep pattern hell but it's a good week to be here (and ok to be away from DH) especially if temping isn't mandatory right now.

My last few days before hand were a bit screwy too...

BillyHorrible · June 2014

MrsC0617 said:

I have one, but it's really more of an opinion poll, I guess. How long do ovulation pains last for you? This fucks with my mind since I feel like I have O pain for days and days!

Mine last 24-48 hours.

Kredd88 said:

FF ? How many temp during Shark Week? Is there any disadvantage to not? I'm at my parents' this week and it's proving difficult since schedule changes have DD in a sleep pattern hell but it's a good week to be here (and ok to be away from DH) especially if temping isn't mandatory right now. My last few days before hand were a bit screwy too...

I do, but only because I'm a little anal in that sense, I temp every day. The only disadvantage is having to do it

. It doesn't make much difference charting wise, although if you have a long period, and ovulate early, it might be beneficial.

Bee1112 · June 2014

BillyHorrible said:

MrsC0617 said:

I have one, but it's really more of an opinion poll, I guess. How long do ovulation pains last for you? This fucks with my mind since I feel like I have O pain for days and days!

Mine last 24-48 hours.

Kredd88 said:

FF ? How many temp during Shark Week? Is there any disadvantage to not? I'm at my parents' this week and it's proving difficult since schedule changes have DD in a sleep pattern hell but it's a good week to be here (and ok to be away from DH) especially if temping isn't mandatory right now.

My last few days before hand were a bit screwy too...

I do, but only because I'm a little anal in that sense, I temp every day. The only disadvantage is having to do it

. It doesn't make much difference charting wise, although if you have a long period, and ovulate early, it might be beneficial.

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I'm tired and I read this as during your period you anal temp. I was confused.

tlc35 · June 2014

TLK08 said:

I have another silly question how the heck do you put pictures in you siggy? I feel like a terd for asking but I'm serious. I haven't figured it out.

https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12047702/need-signature-help-click-here/p1

Try these instructions. I always have trouble so good luck.

tlc35 · June 2014

Kredd88 said:

FF ? How many temp during Shark Week? Is there any disadvantage to not? I'm at my parents' this week and it's proving difficult since schedule changes have DD in a sleep pattern hell but it's a good week to be here (and ok to be away from DH) especially if temping isn't mandatory right now. My last few days before hand were a bit screwy too...

I usually do only because if I get out of the habit of temping it is hard to remember when I need to temp when I'm half asleep. But totally fine not to temp during shark week unless you O really early.

KingLED · June 2014

collers4 said:

Okay so this may have an obvious answer/be a dumb question: when cycle/month is asked, is that referring to how many cycles you've been through and months trying? In my case, I just got my first period last month since having my LO. I have been putting 1 for cycle and month. Is this correct? Thanks for starting this thread

Yes. For me I just go with months because my cycles are right around 25-30 days so it's pretty much the same number. For someone that has 90 day cycles, there is a disparity in the number of months vs the number of cycles so noting both makes sense. But it's totally up to you how (or if) you do it.

catlover790 · June 2014

I have one about testing! Would it ever be possible to do an HSG in the same cycle as taking femara for ovulation? I know it's probably stupid but I have to take Provera now to induce a period so I can have an HSG done and I was really hoping to get to do a medicated cycle for July. Is that a stupid idea? if I had a blockage we could abstain for the fertile time and just use it to see how I respond to meds?

I know it's probably a bad idea but not Oing in 8 months is driving me crazy! :-S

lucy2113 · June 2014

tlc35 said:

TLK08 said:

I have another silly question how the heck do you put pictures in you siggy? I feel like a terd for asking but I'm serious. I haven't figured it out.

https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12047702/need-signature-help-click-here/p1

Try these instructions. I always have trouble so good luck.

I've tried that and it doesn't seem to work. Oh well. Thanks anyways.

eevieemariee · June 2014

How common is shooting pain for cramps?

I typically get REALLY BAD cramps during my period. The pain is so intense sometimes I can literally feel it shooting down to my kneecaps. Not just every now and again, but for days on end.

My gyno doesn't think this is a concern and just suggests IBU pre - period until mid period. I've always had bad cramps and been prescribed high dose IBU by the few gynos I've seen. I would take 600 - 900 mcgs a pop. Yes, I know this is bad. But even then I would still be in pain.

They tell me it's common. I don't know anyone personally who has this problem. Any of you ladies experience this?

KingLED · June 2014

Nix0318 said:

How common is shooting pain for cramps? I typically get REALLY BAD cramps during my period. The pain is so intense sometimes I can literally feel it shooting down to my kneecaps. Not just every now and again, but for days on end. My gyno doesn't think this is a concern and just suggests IBU pre - period until mid period. I've always had bad cramps and been prescribed high dose IBU by the few gynos I've seen. I would take 600 - 900 mcgs a pop. Yes, I know this is bad. But even then I would still be in pain. They tell me it's common. I don't know anyone personally who has this problem. Any of you ladies experience this?

That doesn't sound right. You should definitely get a second (third?) opinion.

BillyHorrible · June 2014

Bee1112 said:

I'm tired and I read this as during your period you anal temp. I was confused.

I mean, I'm not even that great at rinsing off my thermometer after oral use

Nix0318 said:

How common is shooting pain for cramps? I typically get REALLY BAD cramps during my period. The pain is so intense sometimes I can literally feel it shooting down to my kneecaps. Not just every now and again, but for days on end.

Have you ever had an ultrasound done to check for cysts, polyps, or fibroids? I have absolutely zero medical experience, but the one time I had pain like that I Dr. Google self-diagnosed it as an ovarian cyst. My doctor said it was possible, especially because I do have fibroids, but since the pain lasted for about a minute and never happened again, it wasn't a concern.

I've had horrible, painful, missing school or work type cramps accompanied with vomiting since I first started my period. But they're not shooting pains.

lilsneezy · June 2014

Nix0318 said:

How common is shooting pain for cramps? I typically get REALLY BAD cramps during my period. The pain is so intense sometimes I can literally feel it shooting down to my kneecaps. Not just every now and again, but for days on end. My gyno doesn't think this is a concern and just suggests IBU pre - period until mid period. I've always had bad cramps and been prescribed high dose IBU by the few gynos I've seen. I would take 600 - 900 mcgs a pop. Yes, I know this is bad. But even then I would still be in pain. They tell me it's common. I don't know anyone personally who has this problem. Any of you ladies experience this?

I feel for you! I get those radiating leg cramps too. They were A LOT stronger when I was younger though. Ibuprofen and taking a nap (even if it was for just 15 minutes) always helped relieve the pain in my legs.

My periods are always rough for me (bad cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, the leg thing) but most of it subsides by CD2. If you're in a lot of pain and nothing helps, then I would definitely bring it up to your doctor again.

chaysefaith · June 2014

This might be a completely asinine question but it's all I got to explain my ridiculous ass temp today.

Does being sunburned affect your temps? I haven't added today's temp to my chart yet but it's .90 higher than yesterday's temp. I've got a super awesome sunburn covering my face, legs, arms, shoulders and back.

KatzKiss · June 2014

@etoille‌ 15 minutes shouldn't give you an open circle. I've had temps vary by an hour and FF tells me that the variation in timing isn't big enough to impact temps.

MiraK03 · June 2014

I have another question. So on the TWW and WTO where it says cycle/Month I'm not sure what to put. We've been ntnp for 7 month but charting and temping for 2. What exactly should I be putting there? Thanks!

KatzKiss · June 2014

@MiraK03‌ If it were me, I would put 7 but those posts are really your interpretation of what's going on with you. It's your decision.

MiraK03 · June 2014

Thanks @KatzKiss‌ I wasn't really sure what the difference between cycle and month were.

holliberry28 · June 2014

I have a really stupid question. How do you highlight conversations embedded within one another?

Thanks

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KatzKiss · June 2014

MiraK03 said:

Thanks @KatzKiss‌ I wasn't really sure what the difference between cycle and month were.

Some people have longer cycles so cycle=/= month.

chaysefaith · June 2014

holly628 said:
I have a really stupid question. How do you highlight conversations embedded within one another?

Thanks
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Do you mean this ^^ ?

Just click the quote button.

holliberry28 · June 2014

SNLT1012 said:

I have a really stupid question. How do you highlight conversations embedded within one another?

Thanks
:-/
Do you mean this ^^ ? Just click the quote button.

Yessss, thank you

notthefather · July 2014

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