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Yes TGIF!!!

Tara, you're almost there, 10 days is right around the corner and I just realized that it's just before Valentines Day. FX for you. I'm not sure how the different fertility methods work but I hope it all kicks in soon enough so you can the DH can have a Valentine's conception bundle of joy :)

As for me, I think that I'm, experiencing AF just like Phat an Athena kind of mentioned. Seems like the bleeding is increasing. This all started 4 days before AF was expected. I'm going to see how long it lasts. I'm not sure if I should go ahead and count it as AF and start a new cycle and begin tracking for my next ovulation period. Any suggestions?

Dont count it as cycle day 1 until you actually have a flow. If it's more than spotting, go ahead and count it. I spotted for 2 days before I actually started a flow. I'm sorry you got your AF sweetie. Remember sugar cube, it's only been a month. Even with the most fertile it can take a few tries.
For your next cycle, you should try checking your cervix. I'm so glad I learned how to check mine cause I can tell when I'm getting close to OV almost a week before it happens so I'm prepared. Just google how to check cervical position :). I check while on the toilet. And if you're afraid your fingers arent long enough....just bare down a little and your cervix will drop. But wait til after AF to start exploring LOL!

Thanks for that info Tara- I actually did checked my CM leading up to O. I got ewcm the day before the smiley face. Trust me, I'm definitely not shy when it comes to exploring lol :) I actually have a dr's appt w/ the GYN tomorrow morning (11a). I'll let everyone know how that goes.

@babymagic- what about your cervical position...open high soft?

Tara - I'm excited for you for your doc's visit. I remember "Dinosaurs". I think I was in middle school.

Babymagic - for us old ladies, fertility decreases, too. I'm not sure how old you are, but 35 is the magic number. Around 35 it drops to something like 10% chance of conception every month assuming timing is spot on. I hope she tells you it's ib when you go, though.

Afm, my wondfo's came in & I tested. I'm 7dpo. I almost threw up this morning. It's really sad that I'm happy when I feel nauseous. I have a lot of work stuff going on, so that might be why instead. I thought I could see something on the fmu test but not the next one. Now that they're dry the fmu for sure has a line. I have to check my batch #, though. The line on the fmu one looks a lot like the evaps I get on the Wal-Mart .88 & Dollar General ones. I didn't temp at all or use opk's this time. I'm guestimating the 7dpo. I posted the tests from about 10 min after if anyone wants to check them out.

Uhhhmmmm....idk about that one. I'll need a full lesson on that topic. I'm ready for my lesson...â??

Babymagic - check out beautifulcervix.com. That's a lesson for sure!

@ platform...omg...im soo excited about the news. I pray that you get a BFP soon. Let's claim it this time around..

And I turned 35 in September. Guess I better plan for that change in chances to conceive.I just hope it happens sooner than later because the DH and I are only trying for 5 more months..:(

Omg !! Turns out I have batch #w00121086-3 which has many bad reviews on other ttc sites. I did dip one in juice to be sure of where the line is, and it is not present on both tests. I bet it's a damned evap/false +. I could kick something. You know somebody has to have returned theirs or requested refunds, and they are still shipping this shit out!! Can you tell I'm aggravated?

yea, I'm not trusting wondfos anymore. I have some but I'm only using them if I see a line on a good test. Becky, the owner of PARINTS, likes to use trigger shots apparently for a better chance of timing with the IUI and she only charges $60 for one. I plan to use the wondfos to test out the trigger if I have one.

@babymagic- LOL. Basically, stick your middle finger in your whohaa and slowly move your finger upwards. Your cervix will feel like a puckered internal butthole (best way to describe it ). After your AF it will be low, hard and the opening will feel tightly closed. When you get closer to OV, it will start to soften, get harder to reach and the opening can fit a number 2 pencil in it (guesstimating). It's blunt but that's the gist of it LOL!

Waiting patiently for athena to update!