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LuvmyShihTzu
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I'm out this month....so please help with....
making sure we do it the right time this month PLEASE!!!
CD1 8/16
TIA!
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Posted 8/17/09 4:15 PM  |
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maymama
my little loves
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Re: I'm out this month....so please help with....
what have you been doing to track O?
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| Posted 8/17/09 4:18 PM |
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piggy007
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Re: I'm out this month....so please help with....
I'm sorry 
Have you tried preseed? BD'ing every other day? OPKs? Grapfruit juice? Robitussion? Mucinex? Maybe you could try one of these if you aren't already?
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| Posted 8/17/09 5:36 PM |
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LoveyQ
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Re: I'm out this month....so please help with....
Do you want to share some info about your cycle length including if you know about when you have been ovulating (which CD) and how long your luteal phase is?
Also, have you been tracking anything like your CM, BBT, using OPK's, etc?
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| Posted 8/17/09 7:54 PM |
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JavaJunkie
Someday, Somehow
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Lois
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Re: I'm out this month....so please help with....
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| Posted 8/17/09 8:19 PM |
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Agape08
LIF Adolescent
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Kathy
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Re: I'm out this month....so please help with....
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| Posted 8/17/09 8:34 PM |
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munchkinbugs
My little loves!
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Re: I'm out this month....so please help with....
Sorry.
That's what we're here for.
Ask as many questions as you need to.
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| Posted 8/17/09 8:36 PM |
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LuvmyShihTzu
<3 I <3 my DD <3
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Re: I'm out this month....so please help with....
Posted by mrskparetta
what have you been doing to track O?
Well, I stared using an OPK 2 weeks ago...I think I may have missed it last month.
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| Posted 8/17/09 11:51 PM |
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LuvmyShihTzu
<3 I <3 my DD <3
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Re: I'm out this month....so please help with....
Posted by piggy007
I'm sorry
Have you tried preseed? BD'ing every other day? OPKs? Grapfruit juice? Robitussion? Mucinex? Maybe you could try one of these if you aren't already?
I haven't heard about the juice, Mucinex or Robitussin. What do I do with these, why and when? lol TIA!
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| Posted 8/17/09 11:57 PM |
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LuvmyShihTzu
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Re: I'm out this month....so please help with....
Posted by LoveyQ
Do you want to share some info about your cycle length including if you know about when you have been ovulating (which CD) and how long your luteal phase is?
Also, have you been tracking anything like your CM, BBT, using OPK's, etc?
As I've told everyone before, unfortunatley my cycles range from 24-38 days. I have NO clue how long my LP is either : ( I'm on week 2 of OPK's.
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| Posted 8/17/09 11:58 PM |
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lbw
I am ONE !!!!!
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Re: I'm out this month....so please help with....
Sorry I wish you luck on your next cycle. 
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| Posted 8/18/09 9:53 AM |
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LoveyQ
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Re: I'm out this month....so please help with....
Posted by LuvmyShihTzu
Posted by LoveyQ
Do you want to share some info about your cycle length including if you know about when you have been ovulating (which CD) and how long your luteal phase is?
Also, have you been tracking anything like your CM, BBT, using OPK's, etc?
As I've told everyone before, unfortunatley my cycles range from 24-38 days. I have NO clue how long my LP is either : ( I'm on week 2 of OPK's.
Ok, so here's what I would do. As soon as AF ends, I would start testing with OPK's and also tracking your CM. From the cycle range you posted, I would say that your ovulation window is between CD8 and CD26. It's actually not likely to ovulate prior to CD10, but it can happen.
Have you been getting EWCM at all during your cycle? If you have, do you remember around what CDs you get it?
I would start noting every time you have CM and whether it's sticky (breaks apart easily if you try to stretch it between your fingers), creamy (looks like hand/body lotion), or EW (meaning you can easily stretch it between your fingers). You are most fertile when you have EWCM. However, some women never really get EWCM - the most they get is creamy or sticky. Since sperm have a very difficult time traveling in those types of CM, some women will take Robitussin (with NO letters after it) or Mucinex. The ONLY ingredient in both of these would be Guafenesin. You could take the Robitussin (2 tsp three times a day) or the Mucinex (one 600mg extended release tablet once a day) during the days you have sticky or creamy CM to help loosen it up and become more watery or egg-white ish, therefore making it more condusive to sperm.
The most important thing to focus on is trying to figure out when you are Oing. Because you can have all the sex you want, but if it's not around your ovulation time, it will just not result in a pregnancy.
The OPK's may help, but tracking your CM would be an added benefit.
Of course, you could also track your BBT (basal body temp - meaning your temp right when you wake up before you even get out of bed) - that will be the sure fire way of knowing when exactly you ovulated - however, you must BD before you see the confirmation of ovulation on your temp chart because by the time you see it on the chart, it's too late to try to get pregnant. But tracking CM along with your BBT is probably the best combo to TTC if you can manage it. Otherwise try tracking CM and using OPK's in conjunction.
Are you using one of the online free sites like FertilityFriend.com or MyMonthlyCycles.com? FF is a very informative site and you could track however much or however little you want.
GOOD LUCK!!!
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| Posted 8/18/09 10:09 AM |
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HighHopes
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Re: I'm out this month....so please help with....
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08BabySurprise
My Life. My Everything.
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Re: I'm out this month....so please help with....
Posted by LoveyQ
Posted by LuvmyShihTzu
Posted by LoveyQ
Do you want to share some info about your cycle length including if you know about when you have been ovulating (which CD) and how long your luteal phase is?
Also, have you been tracking anything like your CM, BBT, using OPK's, etc?
As I've told everyone before, unfortunatley my cycles range from 24-38 days. I have NO clue how long my LP is either : ( I'm on week 2 of OPK's.
Ok, so here's what I would do. As soon as AF ends, I would start testing with OPK's and also tracking your CM. From the cycle range you posted, I would say that your ovulation window is between CD8 and CD26. It's actually not likely to ovulate prior to CD10, but it can happen.
Have you been getting EWCM at all during your cycle? If you have, do you remember around what CDs you get it?
I would start noting every time you have CM and whether it's sticky (breaks apart easily if you try to stretch it between your fingers), creamy (looks like hand/body lotion), or EW (meaning you can easily stretch it between your fingers). You are most fertile when you have EWCM. However, some women never really get EWCM - the most they get is creamy or sticky. Since sperm have a very difficult time traveling in those types of CM, some women will take Robitussin (with NO letters after it) or Mucinex. The ONLY ingredient in both of these would be Guafenesin. You could take the Robitussin (2 tsp three times a day) or the Mucinex (one 600mg extended release tablet once a day) during the days you have sticky or creamy CM to help loosen it up and become more watery or egg-white ish, therefore making it more condusive to sperm.
The most important thing to focus on is trying to figure out when you are Oing. Because you can have all the sex you want, but if it's not around your ovulation time, it will just not result in a pregnancy.
The OPK's may help, but tracking your CM would be an added benefit.
Of course, you could also track your BBT (basal body temp - meaning your temp right when you wake up before you even get out of bed) - that will be the sure fire way of knowing when exactly you ovulated - however, you must BD before you see the confirmation of ovulation on your temp chart because by the time you see it on the chart, it's too late to try to get pregnant. But tracking CM along with your BBT is probably the best combo to TTC if you can manage it. Otherwise try tracking CM and using OPK's in conjunction.
Are you using one of the online free sites like FertilityFriend.com or MyMonthlyCycles.com? FF is a very informative site and you could track however much or however little you want.
GOOD LUCK!!!
Wow!!!! What awesome tips!!!!
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| Posted 8/18/09 1:37 PM |
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mommyin09
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Re: I'm out this month....so please help with....
I know how you feel! I just got AF today. for next month!
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| Posted 8/18/09 4:22 PM |
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LuvmyShihTzu
<3 I <3 my DD <3
Member since 8/08 3325 total posts
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Re: I'm out this month....so please help with....
Posted by lbw
Sorry I wish you luck on your next cycle.
Thanks I am hoping for some good news too!
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| Posted 8/18/09 6:39 PM |
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LuvmyShihTzu
<3 I <3 my DD <3
Member since 8/08 3325 total posts
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Re: I'm out this month....so please help with....
Posted by LoveyQ
Posted by LuvmyShihTzu
Posted by LoveyQ
Do you want to share some info about your cycle length including if you know about when you have been ovulating (which CD) and how long your luteal phase is?
Also, have you been tracking anything like your CM, BBT, using OPK's, etc?
As I've told everyone before, unfortunatley my cycles range from 24-38 days. I have NO clue how long my LP is either : ( I'm on week 2 of OPK's.
Ok, so here's what I would do. As soon as AF ends, I would start testing with OPK's and also tracking your CM. From the cycle range you posted, I would say that your ovulation window is between CD8 and CD26. It's actually not likely to ovulate prior to CD10, but it can happen.
Have you been getting EWCM at all during your cycle? If you have, do you remember around what CDs you get it?
I would start noting every time you have CM and whether it's sticky (breaks apart easily if you try to stretch it between your fingers), creamy (looks like hand/body lotion), or EW (meaning you can easily stretch it between your fingers). You are most fertile when you have EWCM. However, some women never really get EWCM - the most they get is creamy or sticky. Since sperm have a very difficult time traveling in those types of CM, some women will take Robitussin (with NO letters after it) or Mucinex. The ONLY ingredient in both of these would be Guafenesin. You could take the Robitussin (2 tsp three times a day) or the Mucinex (one 600mg extended release tablet once a day) during the days you have sticky or creamy CM to help loosen it up and become more watery or egg-white ish, therefore making it more condusive to sperm.
The most important thing to focus on is trying to figure out when you are Oing. Because you can have all the sex you want, but if it's not around your ovulation time, it will just not result in a pregnancy.
The OPK's may help, but tracking your CM would be an added benefit.
Of course, you could also track your BBT (basal body temp - meaning your temp right when you wake up before you even get out of bed) - that will be the sure fire way of knowing when exactly you ovulated - however, you must BD before you see the confirmation of ovulation on your temp chart because by the time you see it on the chart, it's too late to try to get pregnant. But tracking CM along with your BBT is probably the best combo to TTC if you can manage it. Otherwise try tracking CM and using OPK's in conjunction.
Are you using one of the online free sites like FertilityFriend.com or MyMonthlyCycles.com? FF is a very informative site and you could track however much or however little you want.
GOOD LUCK!!!
Wow, once again, you are AWESOME!!! I have company now, but have some follow up questions for you! I will be back on later or tomorrow morning to ask you/the other ladies them! Thanks so much again....you ladies are all so wonderful and helpful!!!!
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| Posted 8/18/09 6:42 PM |
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LuvmyShihTzu
<3 I <3 my DD <3
Member since 8/08 3325 total posts
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Re: I'm out this month....so please help with....
Posted by mommyin09
I know how you feel! I just got AF today. for next month!
Same to you! Maybe next month is our month!
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| Posted 8/18/09 6:43 PM |
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JenMarie
One day at a time
Member since 11/07 7397 total posts
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Re: I'm out this month....so please help with....
Posted by LoveyQ
Posted by LuvmyShihTzu
Posted by LoveyQ
Do you want to share some info about your cycle length including if you know about when you have been ovulating (which CD) and how long your luteal phase is?
Also, have you been tracking anything like your CM, BBT, using OPK's, etc?
As I've told everyone before, unfortunatley my cycles range from 24-38 days. I have NO clue how long my LP is either : ( I'm on week 2 of OPK's.
Ok, so here's what I would do. As soon as AF ends, I would start testing with OPK's and also tracking your CM. From the cycle range you posted, I would say that your ovulation window is between CD8 and CD26. It's actually not likely to ovulate prior to CD10, but it can happen.
Have you been getting EWCM at all during your cycle? If you have, do you remember around what CDs you get it?
I would start noting every time you have CM and whether it's sticky (breaks apart easily if you try to stretch it between your fingers), creamy (looks like hand/body lotion), or EW (meaning you can easily stretch it between your fingers). You are most fertile when you have EWCM. However, some women never really get EWCM - the most they get is creamy or sticky. Since sperm have a very difficult time traveling in those types of CM, some women will take Robitussin (with NO letters after it) or Mucinex. The ONLY ingredient in both of these would be Guafenesin. You could take the Robitussin (2 tsp three times a day) or the Mucinex (one 600mg extended release tablet once a day) during the days you have sticky or creamy CM to help loosen it up and become more watery or egg-white ish, therefore making it more condusive to sperm.
The most important thing to focus on is trying to figure out when you are Oing. Because you can have all the sex you want, but if it's not around your ovulation time, it will just not result in a pregnancy.
The OPK's may help, but tracking your CM would be an added benefit.
Of course, you could also track your BBT (basal body temp - meaning your temp right when you wake up before you even get out of bed) - that will be the sure fire way of knowing when exactly you ovulated - however, you must BD before you see the confirmation of ovulation on your temp chart because by the time you see it on the chart, it's too late to try to get pregnant. But tracking CM along with your BBT is probably the best combo to TTC if you can manage it. Otherwise try tracking CM and using OPK's in conjunction.
Are you using one of the online free sites like FertilityFriend.com or MyMonthlyCycles.com? FF is a very informative site and you could track however much or however little you want.
GOOD LUCK!!!
Wow! This is some great info for anyone new to TTC. You may want to post this on Haley's thread that's locked at the top.
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| Posted 8/18/09 9:20 PM |
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LuvmyShihTzu
<3 I <3 my DD <3
Member since 8/08 3325 total posts
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Re: I'm out this month....so please help with....
So today is CD 5....when should I start using my OPK? Is it too soon? I really don't care about wasting them...I want THIS month to be our month!
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| Posted 8/20/09 5:56 PM |
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maymama
my little loves
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Re: I'm out this month....so please help with....
Posted by LuvmyShihTzu
So today is CD 5....when should I start using my OPK? Is it too soon? I really don't care about wasting them...I want THIS month to be our month!
I would start today! this way, you can start to see the subtle differences in the results. 
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| Posted 8/20/09 6:13 PM |
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Re: I'm out this month....so please help with....
Start today, it can't hurt. Good luck!!
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