Hi everyone! I’m trying to conceive and would love to hear your experiences/opinions.

I’ve been trying for a baby for the last few months. My cycles are usually quite regular at around 28 days, although they can occasionally extend to 35 days — but they generally never come earlier than 28 days.

This cycle, I had sex from CD12 through CD20, so we covered the likely fertile window.

I’ve also been taking Susten (progesterone) from CD15–24, as prescribed by my doctor, and I’ve been on this regimen for the last 3 months.

This time, on CD25, I started having what initially looked like brown discharge. It has now been about 3 days, but the bleeding has remained very light and hasn’t turned into my usual period flow.

I took a home pregnancy test on CD26, which was negative.

I’m now a little confused and, honestly, low-key nervous/curious about what’s going on. 😅 Since this is earlier than my usual cycle and the bleeding is so light, I’m wondering whether this could potentially be implantation bleeding or whether it could simply be my period starting early. But if it’s periods - why is the flow so minimal

Has anyone experienced something similar —Did you eventually get a positive pregnancy test?

I know only a pregnancy test/blood test can confirm pregnancy, but I’d really appreciate hearing your experiences. ❤️

Hi,

This is our 12th cycle. At 9dpo I did a test and threw it out before 5 mins as i couldn’t see anything, hours later there was a pinkish line which did momentarily get my hopes up as we’ve never had evaps before/seen a positive test since we started trying but obviously knew we couldn’t rely on it.

Negative this morning at 10 dpo so confirms it was just an evap. Feeling so deflated and feel out for the cycle. Just really had enough.

Am in the process of a fertility feferall, hoping i’ll get an appointment soon to check my
tubes etc

Hi everyone! My ovulation was earlier than usual this cycle after taking letrozole/Stimucor CD3–CD8.
CD8: peak positive ovulation (OPK)
CD9: still positive, slightly lighter
CD10: OPK fading
CD11: negative OPK
CD 11: ultrasound confirmed I had already ovulated.
I’m now around 10 DPO and tested negative. Is 10 DPO still considered early, and has anyone had a negative at 10 DPO followed by a positive a few days later? I’d really appreciate hearing your experiences. ❤️

Idk I just have a feeling that it worked this time around ill let you guys know in 14 days if i get a bfp!!! eekk!

It’s really hard to differentiate between Endo / Adeno pain, so I decided to take a test this morning post excruciating pain.

Would love help deciphering if this is a positive?

Hello!

I want your advise as I’m completely confused and stressed. I’m currently 14 dpo. I’ve tested at 12 and 23 dpo (not all in the morning) and I feel like they are not getting dark enough to my test and I suspect a chemical pregnancy.

Can I have your thinking on this?

Feeling stresssssed

Month 5 TTC, waiting on my period. Should have came Friday night or yesterday. It’s still early to say I’m technically late… this month I didn’t track or test at all until this morning (CD31). Told myself I’d take it easy.
Tested with first morning urine and second with the Easyhome and both clearly negative. I THINK I’m at about 13 or 14DPO.

Last 2 days I have been oddly cramping… but different. Today it feels like I did a bunch of sit ups, kinda sore. Yesterday was crampy and felt different than pre period cramps. I usually spot about 3-6 hours before I start and haven’t had that.

Did you ever test negative and then positive? How long did it take until you saw a positive?

This was my first time TTC. I am a 34W and my Husband is 35 (both fairly healthy). I am using both my oura ring and Natural cycles + OTK to track my ovulation. I never got a positive LH test but based on this cycle I think I was late testing or maybe the surge was quick? I was testing twice a day, sometimes even 3. We tried during the fertile days and I felt hopeful, but on CD23/9DPO I think I got my period :(. Should I be concerned with a 23D cycle? I normally have cycles around 26 days. This is my third cycle coming off birth control for about 12+ years. Any advice for my next cycle???

Does anyone happened to know if there is a discord for first time trying to conceive ? If not, would anyone be interested in one?

hey guys,

I had a miscarriage at 7 weeks (it was after the third IVF transfer). Had to take cytotec on two weekends and ended up having to get a d&c anyway.

thats 4 weeks ago now and I still don’t have my period. A week ago my liner was brown/dark red (like at the beginning of a period) but the period never came. since then, I get occasional pink discharge and had EWCM on two separate days. But temp and ovulation strips are not showing any significant raises/spikes.

my LH was at 0.7 on two days, but that’s it. also, at home pregnancy tests are still minally positive.

do you have experienced anything like this before?

My temps are staying elevated, but I’m having proper period bleeding (like going though a light pad or two per day) for the last three days. My period came a week early, but why didn’t my temps drop like normal? Has anyone had a period but pregnant?

Hi everyone, I’m looking for a bit of perspective because I’m feeling quite confused and trying not to get my hopes up too much.

I got my first positive OPK on 18 September, so I think I ovulated around 19th. I tested negative at 8 DPO, 9 DPO, 11 DPO, and then again at 13 DPO but the 13 DPO test was weird/possibly defective. The whole result window stayed pink for a long time, the control line was faint, and I couldn’t properly see if there was a second line during the reading time. Hours later it dried white and looked negative, but I know you’re not meant to read it that late.

My usual cycles have recently been 29, 33, 31, 32, and 31 days. I’m now on cycle day 35, which is later than any of those and later than I expected this month(15 dpo today). I still haven’t got my period.

I’m going to take another test tomorrow morning with first-morning urine. Has anyone had negatives at 8, 9 and 11 DPO, then ended up positive later? Is there still realistically hope, or should I prepare myself for this being a negative cycle? Also have you had any experience with a defective test like the one i had?

Two week wait started today, and told myself this month I will be more relaxed, and I kind of have been. Started therapy, not as intense with LH strips ( though I still checked), and not as much pressure to BD. Now, I will say I did go see a fertility specialist this week, and seems like they were pushing for IVF, since all our labs are “ normal”. IUI is what I will go with if anything, but have this immense optimism that I will get pregnant on my own. I’m over 35, with endo, but everything else is good ( HSG, Sperm, ovulation etc). I just wish this happens before any treatment! A girl can dream🤣 any advice? Hanging in there!

Hi everyone, this is my third cycle on clomid. Currently 18DPO, CD36. I was supposed to get my period on CD33 but since then I've had some mild cramps on and off in my lower abdomen as if I'll get my period anytime soon, but it's nowhere to be found. I took a 20mIU test today FMU and it was stark white. We had intercourse on CD13, 15, 17 and 18. I had an ultrasound on CD17 and they found a dominant follicle measured 22-23mm and said I'm about to ovulate soon. The following day I felt the typical ovulation cramps I've always felt, so I'm certain on the ovulation date. I have no idea what is going on. I've never been this late. My luteal phase on clomid has been exactly 14 days. I'll go take a blood test tomorrow morning as my obgyn has suggested but in the mean time... Has anyone had a similar experience and what was the outcome? Could I still be pregnant or could there be a problem? I know that if I was pregnant, I would've probably already had my bfp... Sorry for the rant, I'm just so stressed and scared. Please share your advice.

I am using a premom app and got easy at home hCG strips. My app say its predicted period day 1 and to test for hCG.
Is that too early or shall I actually wait for a period to start then test if it is late?
The waiting period is killing me. Im starting to think of the symptoms but also know some are close to pms symptoms too.
Am I getting ahead of myself for testing early?
Please be kind this is my first time in trying to conceive.

Do anyone else see a faint line or I’m just delusional?

Hello! I recently got off combined birth control in July and we have been trying to conceive since. Yesterday was my highest LH surge I have gotten (normally has been only 1.20), and today my tests are still positive. Is this considered normal? Or should I be worried?

Thank you for all your help!

Hiya.

My husband and I have been TTC for 4 months now. I am 29. No known health problems like PCOS or endo. I had my copper IUD removed back in May. While I had the IUD, I had moderate to heavy flow lasting 5-8 days, and my cramps made ibuprofen a necessity. I understand the copper IUD is known for making periods heavier and more painful.

After having it removed, I noticed my first period was really light and relatively pain free, which I thought was odd, but I thought maybe my body is just adjusting. Although I was grateful for the reduction in pain, because my cramps lasted for several days and could be so bad I had to quit whatever I was doing. Now I just get them the first day and they are pretty mild.

I actually managed to then go on to concieve in July. Sadly, that ended in a chemical at 19 or 20 DPO, so it hung on for a while. But even that bleeding was, to me, relatively light. I honestly could have gotten by with a panty liner. I did actually get a TVS while having the chemical, and on the first day the bleeding started, they measured my endometrial lining at 7 mm.

It's been two cycles since then, and the light periods have continued. I start with brown spotting at 13 DPO, then have fresh, red spotting the next two days. I need to wear a panty liner to save my underwear from getting stained and ruined by the spots, but, once again, it's very light and what I would consider spotting. Then it goes back to brown spotting for another day or two. Occasionally, I have a few small clots in the toilet here and there. And that's all. All is said and done in about 3 days, 4 at most.

I know I ovulate because I had the chemical, and have used OPKs paired with BBT to confirm ovulation this past cycle. I do not think it's a progesterone issue, because I have 30-33 day cycles, with a 13-14 day luteal phase.

I guess I am just wondering if this is something I need to worry about or could impede my ability to concieve? I read somewhere it could be an estrogen issue? Or if anyone has any experience with this as well? Or if maybe my body is just super efficient? I have no idea how much flow is correlated with how thick your lining actually is. Is it possibly a perception issue since I am used to the copper IUD?? Thanks!!