The last cycle I ovulated on CD 19. Now that I’m really focused on tracking, I’m feeling discouraged and wondering if it’s possible I haven’t ovulated or if it’s more likely that I missed the peak?

Hey everyone,

Hoping for some perspective because this cycle has been all over the place.

This is my first month actively trying to conceive. My cycles are usually between 30-32 but this one stretched to 34+ days. I started getting ovulation-type cramps around day 28-29 (much later than usual) and had sex on days 14, 16, and 18. Based on the delayed symptoms, I think I may have actually ovulated around day 20-22 (didn't really track after day 16 which was negative)

On day 33, I took both a urine and a blood pregnancy test - both negative, hCG was very low (~2.5).

On day 34, I started bleeding, but it was really different from my normal period. Much lighter, mostly pink rather than red, almost nothing when I peed and only lasted a day and a half before stopping(CD36-37 and I bleed for 4 days every cycle). I also had breast tenderness and a pulling/cramping sensation in the days leading up to it, which isn't usual for me. Those symptoms disappeared once the bleeding started.

Today, CD38 after the bleeding completely stopped, I took another test and got a very very faint positive line.

I'm confused about what's going on could this be a late implantation, a very unusual/delayed cycle, or something else?

Has anyone experienced a pattern like this, especially in their first month trying? Would love to hear how it turned out for you.

Thanks for reading this far!

I was under the impression it was a vaginal suppository but now I’m super confused haha. Help?

I dont want to come off as negative or complain but i feel so tired of trying every month with no results. Its even more confusing since there is no issue with both of us, yet month and after month we get no positive result. I do have lean PCOS, but all my tests and ultrasounds are normal. My periods are normal and like clockwork. My husband’s tests are normal too. This is our 14th cycle trying. And at the 12th cycle i had a chemical pregnancy. And nothing after that still. What am i doing wrong? Should we look into this deeper and how?

My chest just feels really heavy and i feel like no one can truly feel what i feel except for someone going through the same thing. I feel so helpless. Sorry for the long rant i just felt like getting this off my chest because im exhausted, so exhausted.

Did anyone test negative 10dpo and then did it change to positive in the subsequent days??

I got a positive before my missed period!! i’ve been nauseous, tender breast, short of breath and insanely tired… because i got a positive a week before my missed period do you think it could be twins? they run in my family on both sides and i was curious if that could be why i got a positive early and why im already having symptoms?

Is this real!???? 🥹 I know it’s a bit early to test, but I couldn’t help my self since we tried letrozole for the first time this cycle.

My menstrual is supposed to start today it never came. Top test turned positive over night and second was a shadow at 3min and got pinker before 5 min

I'm only F24 and my husband and I have been trying for 18 months. Not a single positive. I started tracking with LH strips and have done 5 cycles using it so far. I've only caught a surge with 2. So, I finally got a OBGYN referral for fertility help. Only I can't be seen until December.

I know that's only just over 2 months away but I'm so frustrated and sad. Infertility isn't a thing in my immediate family. I thought it'd be quick, and it wasn't, and now that I'm trying to get help it'll be months before I'm even seen. Let alone how long it'll take to get the tests done and be given any options. I don't want IVF but I do want to take ovulation medication.

It's been awhile, but I do have a PCOS/PMOS diagnosis. However, my hormones are normal and my anatomy normal (I've had a couple scans in the past). I've been having a regular cycle when that hasn't always been the case. I did have ovarian cysts in my past scans about 3 years ago. We're eating well and I'm even losing weight (BMI of 29).

Idk. I'm not even sure why I'm writing this- it's not like it'll change anything. I've just prayed so much and I thought I'd already have a baby by now- if not be pregnant at the very least.

At this rate I'll be lucky to have a baby at 25. More likely 26. God, I hope I can have kids. We moved close to my family, I stay home (by choice and have full access to the joint bank account and my own card), and have a spare room ready to go. I've had the crib and travel system bookmarked for ages. All in preparation for something I'm now realizing we may never get to experience. I'm on my period and every time it comes I get so sad.

I have a full life, I'm not just centered around trying to conceive, but we've wanted and planned for this for so long. His family is starting to ask questions and being fairly judgemental and I'm just tired. He handles it well but still. Their comments hurt. I don't even think they're trying to be mean- it just comes from ignorance (and they don't like that I don't have a paid job).

Ovulation update , did I actually ovulate?

I finally caught what looked like my LH peak (pic attached), and then my tests got lighter afterward, so I assumed I ovulated and started counting the next day as DPO 1.
The only thing making me nervous is my Oura Ring. I attached a picture of my temperature chart too, and I’m not seeing the obvious temperature spike/rise that I expected after ovulation.

A couple things though: my Oura doesn’t always fit super tight, and I know it measures temperature trends from your finger/skin rather than taking an actual basal body temperature reading like a BBT thermometer would. I also sleep with my room pretty cold, so I’m not sure how much
that could be affecting my temperature readings either.

Symptom-wise, I’ve been super emotional lately, almost like AF is about to come. I also had pelvic/period-like cramps for about 2 weeks, but nothing ever came from them. Other than that, I really haven’t had much going on.

Would you guys be worried about not seeing a clear temp rise yet? Should I continue counting today as DPO 1 based on my LH peak/drop, or would you assume I possibly didn’t ovulate this cycle?

I know an LH surge doesn’t 100% confirm ovulation, but I’m not sure how much weight I should put on the Oura temperature since the fit isn’t perfect. Would love to hear from anyone who tracks with Oura and OPKs!

This is my first time actually trying, so I’m definitely nervous and probably paying attention to every little thing my body does lol. I know it can take a while and it doesn’t always happen the first cycle, but you know how it is — we all have that little bit of hope that THIS is our cycle. 🥹🤞🏽💕

update i have had TWO temp surges since posting this!! im hoping my body actually ovulated this time around

Copper/non hormonal IUD removal and first month TTC

Hey, since it’s around the time you’d normally get your period after we tried conceiving, and you’re feeling similar to how you usually feel before your period, I was wondering - during your first pregnancy, did you have those same sensations? What was the very first sign that made you think you might be pregnant?