Official Trying to Conceive - Thread 12

Rachylou1981

cats2012 wrote: »

Clara I know I go on about it but I really do endorse temping. It's the only way I know for sure I'm ovulating - even more than the clearblue tests.

Hey Cats

I have bought a BBT thermometer. I am not sure if I am doing it right but my temps the last three days have been:

CD6 34.12
CD7 35.68
CD8 35.75 (today)

Does this sound normal? About how much does the temp change when ovulating?

(Anyone can answer this)

Apple1985

Hi. Just trying to catch up on here. I've been taking just folic acid as the nurse told me to do so. Bought the pregnancare pre conception but take them hit and miss to be honest!

Personal question time... Straight after BD'g does a lot of the sperm come out? I've tried lying there for ten minutes after but I feel like it's not staying in! (Sorry!)

cats2012

Hey Rachy. Those seem pretty low - especially the first one - but mine are usually 35.xx because I havs hypothyroidism. Have you had that tested? Low body temp is a big symptom - one of the reasons I wish I'd started temping sooner as I could have been diagnosed quicker! Normal is 36.xx for most people. I still see a shift after ov though of at least .2 degrees -usually mine go up into the 36 range post ov although still only low. I will try to work out how to share my FF chart if it helps people :-)

As for whether you're doing it right - I shove it in my mouth to the back underneath my tongue where it attaches and just hold it there til it beeps. That's what my instructions said and seems to work!

AFM definite CD1 now. Knew it was coming though so have made my peace. In better news it was my shortest cycle since last May at only 34 days!! So hoping that sticks! On to month 11 now but only cycle 8 - and looking at my stats I only actually tracked ov on 4/7 previous cycles so I'm staying positive by telling myself it's only really 4 failed attempts.

Was told by doc yesterday I can't have anymore tests til I've been on the thyroid meds for 6m, so we'll have been ttc for 15m by then. Was gutted at first but OH made me feel positive by saying that it's obviously because they think they will really help.

Would really like this luteal phase spotting to stop though. Was from 9DPO this time so would like a few more days.

Sorry for the long post!!

Alex_88

Sorry to hear AF arrived Cats but good news that your cycle is shorter!


Rachy them temps do seem pretty low. My pre ov temps range from around 36.10-36.40 and then 36.50 - 36.80 after ov.


CD33 11DPO here and my temp dropped 0.2 degrees today and feeling a bit crampy so im fully expecting spotting tomorrow and full blown AF on saturday

Rachylou1981

I was 36.39 this morning, is that better?

I have just checked and my last TSH was 2011 but was normal so I think I'm okay thyroid wise. I know it was a while ago but I don't think I have any issues there - will keep a record of temping though and flag if something not right

MancMama4

Apple try not to worry about that - I was told the "good ones" are up and away pretty much immediately, it might help to pop a pillow under your bum after to help gravity along (although that's not proven haha).

There's no such thing as TMI on here lol x

Apple1985 wrote: »

Hi. Just trying to catch up on here. I've been taking just folic acid as the nurse told me to do so. Bought the pregnancare pre conception but take them hit and miss to be honest!

Personal question time... Straight after BD'g does a lot of the sperm come out? I've tried lying there for ten minutes after but I feel like it's not staying in! (Sorry!)

MancMama4

cats sorry to hear the witch has arrived - but I really feel like you are getting closer, things do seem to be coming together with your cycles! Sending hugs x

cats2012

That does sound better Rachy. Are you managing to take it at the same time each day, after 3 hours and before getting up? Mine do jump around if i can't keep the routine as well.

Thanks for all the hugs as well, don't know what I'd do without you guys to chat to you're all awesome.

I think this will link to my FF charts. I've only done the last 3 where I've been temping. You'll see the Dec-Jan one is far nicer than Jan-Mar as those temps were very dodgy with lots of nights of alcohol or being on holiday!

Happy to share in case it helps someone though

big5

Apple1985 wrote: »

Personal question time... Straight after BD'g does a lot of the sperm come out? I've tried lying there for ten minutes after but I feel like it's not staying in! (Sorry!)

The vast majority of semen is not actually sperm, so assuming the sperm cells have good motility, they'll be off and swimming. To get even more personal, some of what's coming out will be your fluids too. Maybe it's nature's way of getting us used to things that dribble and leak all the time!

big5

Glad you're staying positive Cats! Hope the thyroid meds do what they're supposed to, might just be taking a while to kick in.

CD26 for me. Husband is away with work most of next week, luckily (??) right when AF is due so I won't need him around for BD duties.