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Hey ELG,

I'm in the same boat, CD1 was on April 11 (so we're pretty close!) after what I thought was three days late.

We started trying back in February after being on BC for seven (plus) years. I'm brand spanking new to the forums so might need some schooling from the veterans for sure!

I've just been monitoring CM for the past two cycles and for this third cycle I started BBT.

I haven't heard of the pineapple core before, what's it supposed to do? I feel like I read everything in sight just to pass the time lol. Maybe having two Irish gals will bring double the luck!

Hey mrsgenuinesunshine (cool name)

Yay, so glad to have a cycle buddy. You're Irish too? Small world awesome.

Have you had regular cycles since you came off bc? I remember when I came off I was all over the place. Are you ttc #1?

I bought a basal thermometer too earlier so I'll start using that now too. Obsessed much? Ttc is taking over my life. At work I write a daily journal on how I'm feeling symptoms etc. Haha weirdo alert.

Pineapple core is meant to help with implantation because it contains bromelain which increases blood flow so reducing chance of miscarriage and promotes sticky beans ;)

When are you due to ovulate?

So glad to have a cycle buddy :) x

I'm so excited to have my first cycle buddy! Anything to feel less crazy. Don't feel too bad about the journaling, I made a binder with fertility charts and notes for each cycle (with tabs).

We're TCT #1 (yay first timers! ), my first cycle was 28 days and the past one was 31. My best guess would be O on the 18th? How about you?

My CM hasn't been as telling as I thought it would be. So that's why I started charting BBC this month, and it's been 97.7 for the past three days.

I'm going grocery shopping end of this week and I can guarantee you that I will have some pineapple core in my basket!

Hehehe I love that you have a binder with tabs You're giving me ideas - Once I start BBT I'll have to do something similar, just got an email that my thermometer has been dispatched

I'm not so sure, I thought AF had arrived yesterday but it's not really in full flow yet (frustrating) but I'd imagine around 28th/29th. I'm so jealous that you get to try sooner. My cycle varied between ovaries either 28 days or 30 , this next cycle should be 28. You'll be ovulating really soon if you're the 18th

Are you a CP checker?

I found a really pretty Fertility Chart on Pinterest when I searched. So I printed one out for each month to go along with each tab. If I'm going to be looking at it everyday, it might as well look nice!

The hardest part about BBT is making sure you wake up and don't move until it's time to get up and record. I have a hard time trying not to fall back asleep!

I started checking CP last month but wasn't really sure what I was doing . I DID notice some differences, but now I'm hoping that my notes from last cycle will help me find a pattern this cycle.

How long have you been TTC #1?

I had NO IDEA that the cycle length could vary depending on which side you O'd from! It makes a lot more sense then! I could be totally wrong on which day I'll O day - so my hopes are we're around the same time!

That would be super, I have about 20 internet cheapies so I'll be testing from 8/9dpo :) how about you? I'm excited (even though it feels like ages away yet)

Ooooh can you send a link for the chart? I'd love a pretty one!!

I'm an avid CP checker but to be honest with you, mine has become a yoyo and honestly doesn't tell me much until just before af is due (if it drops she's on her way for me). I will continue to check it daily though - helps me obsess.

well, we got pregnant last year (not planned) but unfortunately that ended in a miscarriage at 7weeks. since then we didn't really try because I've been heartbroken, but every month I'd think "oh what if I'm pregnant" I'd convince myself I was, and then when would arrive I'd be devastated. So we've only been trying trying 2 cycles but it feels like over a year because I've been stalking these forums every month typing in "cramps 10dpo cp high" and I'd read all the comments from women pregnant with those symptoms and I'd be like "I'm PREGNANT" hahaha.

Hopefully this will be our month! How long does AF last for you?

Here's the Pinterest link I found: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/418694096577463370/
I this chart except it only goes to .0 degree and not .00 degree (whatever the technical term for that is).

I'm so sorry for your loss, even when it's unexpected you start to get excited. It sounds like you're more than ready now for a . I'm amped up that this will be our 3rd month of TTC for BOTH of us (officially) !

Last month was such a disappointment because I was 3 days late (and went through a slew of tests) that I'm sure I'll wait till about 9-10 dpo before I test. AF usually lasts around 4-5 days for me. This time it was 4.

However, I'm really tempted to try the OPK route this month. I have an appt with a new OBGYN tomorrow afternoon and I planned to discuss everything with her. It took my mother 7 years to conceive me due to ovarian cysts and other problems. So I'm wanting to dig down a little deeper and see if I have any underlying problems that I don't know about yet. DH and I aren't getting any younger and we want at least 2!

Did your AF finally decide to kick into full force today? I'm excited to see how the carting works out for you once your thermometer arrives!

It's so pretty I'm going to use that too, and I'm going to chart on this too so you can see my chart as the month goes on. Wanna do the same? :) Might be cool to compare.

Let me know how everything goes with the OBGYN! Hopefully it'll be all good news. Those kinds of things aren't hereditary though so please god, you'll be fine.

I had an appointment to see one tomorrow actually but had to postpone because AF was so late :( My usually hangs out for about 6 days...talk about overstaying her welcome

did of course kick in full force so I'm super glad to be able to mentally prepare for this month now. OPK's at the ready.

FX this is our month

Well the appt with the new OBGYN went really well!! We actually got along, cracked a few jokes and I'm happy there wasn't any bad news. I was scared my ovary pain was due to cysts, but she said more than likely it's due to IBS.

She suggested a fertility tracker app to chart everything as well. Does it sound a little crazy to chart in three places? Lol still going to give it go. She wants to see me back in October if nothing has happened yet to check my charts and do my annual.

I'm ordering an OPK kit tonight because I'm too type A to wait around and not know when the surge is. So I'll be a charting fool this month! Let me know if you can't see my chart. I'm still getting used to website and all the features.

Hang in there girly!! Hope is the only thing you have until another BFP comes your way!

Hello ELGtrying!

I'm currently cycle day 8 so I'd love to get in on this . This is my second cycle after an early miscarriage at 5 weeks, so I have high hopes for this month! We've conceived twice now but nothing's stuck yet, so now we're trying to relax a little and enjoy the baby-making process rather than me obsessing over the pee sticks . I do use OPKs though because they've been super helpful for me, and I temp every morning.

Good luck to all of us and lots of !!!