TTC #12 Keeping everything crossed…except our legs

[littlepup]

Hi all, I'm new here and I don't know all the acronyms so forgive me for not using!

I have an almost 5 year old, who we were very lucky to conceive first time and based on a a bit of estimating about when I might be fertile.

We're now ready for a second child and as I'm a bit older (early 40s) with historically irregular periods, I've been using clearblue 4 or more fertile days tests for a couple of months now. I never get a static smiley. Ever.
I can get flashing smileys for 10+ days and I'd say after day 3 or 4 of getting flashing smileys I test in the morning and evening (slowly bankrupting me, but hey) still no static smiley.

This cycle I've also been tracking my BBT and on day 30 of my cycle I saw an upward shift in my BBT, nothing dramatic, but a shift from around what has been the region of 35.90-36.15 up to 36.30, and it has stayed in this higher region and is creeping up. Yesterday my temp was 36.41 and today it was 36.54. Today is day 35. For context most of my cycles usually last somewhere between 34-40 days (34-37 most commonly) though I have on occasions had cycles of 45 and even 53 days.

My period tracker/fertility app had previously estimated my fertile period to be around days 22-25 based on previous cycles but since inputting the two higher bbt readings it's now saying ovulation was likely yesterday!
We haven't been having sex this past week (since day 26 or so) as we assumed the time had passed for this month.
According to previous months I would be expecting my period this weekend or Monday. But the app saying ovulation was likely yesterday is throwing me. Could this be one of my really long cycles?

Or is the app discounting the slight creep up to 36.30? I had considered this although a small rise, still a rise based on the previous numbers I was seeing. But it seems to be honing in on the larger jump to 36.41 and 36.54 as more significant.
I'm going to take a pregnancy test this weekend and hoping to see positive.
Arghhh

Given your age and irregular periods I think the GP would happy give you the blood test to check for ovulation. It’s two blood tests and really simple.

Apps are handy but flawed. I’d consider trying some cheaper ovulation tests and pre-mom app then going for the clear blue in conjunction when it’s looking close but mostly just having sex every other day when you see it rising. Trying to catch exact ovulation is tricky whereas if the sperm is there waiting, you’ve got more chance.

(eta no shade on age, had my second at 42 just the doctors seem quicker to act if you say you’re worried about peri-menopause etc)

 

[belle235]

Just started my first period after coming off the mini pill TTC baby #2!
it’s time to join the baby race again

 

[Ray1403]

i cracked and bought digital ovulation tests for this month. i used the cheap strips last month and found them far too stressful. plus we conceived baby ray #1 the first time we used digitals last time so hoping they’re as lucky again.. wishful thinking gets me through!

 

[Heretobenosey2.0]

i cracked and bought digital ovulation tests for this month. i used the cheap strips last month and found them far too stressful. plus we conceived baby ray #1 the first time we used digitals last time so hoping they’re as lucky again.. wishful thinking gets me through!

Everything crossed for you the digital ones are so much easier to use and understand

 

[anything at all]

I know 7dpo is early days and far too early to tell but I just feel like it’s not our month again and it’s so depressing that it’s getting even closer to ectopics due date

 

[Ray1403]

Everything crossed for you the digital ones are so much easier to use and understand

thank you yeah they are, and i like that you can see the lead up as well, i’m convinced that’s why it worked for us last time. i want to be that chill “let’s see what happens” person but i’m just not built that way

 

[disneys]

thank you yeah they are, and i like that you can see the lead up as well, i’m convinced that’s why it worked for us last time. i want to be that chill “let’s see what happens” person but i’m just not built that way

I’m 19 weeks now and we conceived this baby our first month using digitals after 7 unsuccessful cycles ! Fingers crossed for you 🩷

 

[Ray1403]

I’m 19 weeks now and we conceived this baby our first month using digitals after 7 unsuccessful cycles ! Fingers crossed for you 🩷

thank you. it was probably a fluke last time but i’ll keep the good vibes going as otherwise i’m due my period in the middle of my holiday

 

[Ray1403]

I’m 19 weeks now and we conceived this baby our first month using digitals after 7 unsuccessful cycles ! Fingers crossed for you 🩷

Also congratulations! I hope you have a smooth pregnancy and birth

 

[PoppyKJ]

Spoiler: Test

I tested positive on Tuesday, would be VERY early days. Wasn’t due my period until today. I have a long history of loss so can’t get too excited. Started progesterone the same day so hopefully give this one a fighting chance!

 

[Ray1403]

okay baby ray is 2, 26 months next week if we’re getting technical. he still needs a nap during the day and doesn’t fight it, but bedtime is now impossible. doesn’t seem tired at all, gets angry if we leave him in his room. it’s 9:10pm currently and he’s in fits of giggles wide awake. i miss my evenings. help!

 

[Ray1403]

okay baby ray is 2, 26 months next week if we’re getting technical. he still needs a nap during the day and doesn’t fight it, but bedtime is now impossible. doesn’t seem tired at all, gets angry if we leave him in his room. it’s 9:10pm currently and he’s in fits of giggles wide awake. i miss my evenings. help!

lol ignore this i meant to put it in the toddler group, can you tell i’m tired

 

[Bumblebee2019]

I usually get peak ovulation testing on day 14. Now on day 16 with a third day of flashing smiley faces on CB tests and going a bit crazy 🫠

I know some cycle deviation is probably normal after a back to back miscarriage then chemical, I don’t know about anyone else but any changes like this made me just feel like we’re out for the month before it’s even begun.

 

[mumgal]

Hi ladies. I was pregnant and due on the 2nd of July. Sadly I got an infection in my uterus & baby came too early at 21w5days gestation. The tests they ran they didn’t know what the infection was sadly. They did a full STI screening everything came back fine. Smear test fine too. I took a pregnancy test last night and one this morning, I would like your input if you think positive or not. I am currently a rollercoaster of emotions. I should be awaiting my sweet babes arrival next week but I have his ashes on the side next to me, also absolutely Petrified and scared. I would love if anyone could take a look and tell me what you think. Thanks ladies xx

 

[LilToes]

Hi ladies. I was pregnant and due on the 2nd of July. Sadly I got an infection in my uterus & baby came too early at 21w5days gestation. The tests they ran they didn’t know what the infection was sadly. They did a full STI screening everything came back fine. Smear test fine too. I took a pregnancy test last night and one this morning, I would like your input if you think positive or not. I am currently a rollercoaster of emotions. I should be awaiting my sweet babes arrival next week but I have his ashes on the side next to me, also absolutely Petrified and scared. I would love if anyone could take a look and tell me what you think. Thanks ladies xx View attachment 4031363

I’m so sorry you had to go through that! It’s so heartbreaking to hear. Sending all my love to you!

on the tests you have posted I can see faint lines 🩷🩷

 

[DaisyChain90]

Hi ladies. I was pregnant and due on the 2nd of July. Sadly I got an infection in my uterus & baby came too early at 21w5days gestation. The tests they ran they didn’t know what the infection was sadly. They did a full STI screening everything came back fine. Smear test fine too. I took a pregnancy test last night and one this morning, I would like your input if you think positive or not. I am currently a rollercoaster of emotions. I should be awaiting my sweet babes arrival next week but I have his ashes on the side next to me, also absolutely Petrified and scared. I would love if anyone could take a look and tell me what you think. Thanks ladies xx View attachment 4031363

I'm so so sorry for your experience. Genuinely sending all of the love I can also see a faint second line x

 

[friedeggontoast]

Hi ladies. I was pregnant and due on the 2nd of July. Sadly I got an infection in my uterus & baby came too early at 21w5days gestation. The tests they ran they didn’t know what the infection was sadly. They did a full STI screening everything came back fine. Smear test fine too. I took a pregnancy test last night and one this morning, I would like your input if you think positive or not. I am currently a rollercoaster of emotions. I should be awaiting my sweet babes arrival next week but I have his ashes on the side next to me, also absolutely Petrified and scared. I would love if anyone could take a look and tell me what you think. Thanks ladies xx View attachment 4031363

So sorry you went through that, sending you so much love. I can see two lines. Sending you all the luck

 

[mumgal]

Thankyou for taking the time to help, I asked my good friend ChatGPT and it said negative :’) but I’m sure I wasn’t seeing things, I’ve bought a clear blue one to take in the morning. My partner was so so heartbroken yesterday about his first father’s day but with an angel baby and today he took the day off work and I haven’t even said anything to him. We want this so badly but I feel the most scared I’ve ever felt I don’t know how to approach the situation xx I feel so lost and sad and scared to even think about a slight chance of hope this is true xx

 

[Ray1403]

Hi ladies. I was pregnant and due on the 2nd of July. Sadly I got an infection in my uterus & baby came too early at 21w5days gestation. The tests they ran they didn’t know what the infection was sadly. They did a full STI screening everything came back fine. Smear test fine too. I took a pregnancy test last night and one this morning, I would like your input if you think positive or not. I am currently a rollercoaster of emotions. I should be awaiting my sweet babes arrival next week but I have his ashes on the side next to me, also absolutely Petrified and scared. I would love if anyone could take a look and tell me what you think. Thanks ladies xx View attachment 4031363

i definitely see faint lines. wishing you all the luck in the world

 

[Heretobenosey2.0]

I usually get peak ovulation testing on day 14. Now on day 16 with a third day of flashing smiley faces on CB tests and going a bit crazy 🫠

I know some cycle deviation is probably normal after a back to back miscarriage then chemical, I don’t know about anyone else but any changes like this made me just feel like we’re out for the month before it’s even begun.

Are you testing in the evening too? I was only doing mid morning early afternoon and then tested in an evening and caught my peak due to short surge