Here is where I am...

• 11-06-2009 7:48 AM

  Nikki1909851 Joined on 10-24-2007 Broken Arrow, Ok Posts 8

  Here is where I am... Reply Contact Ok, So here is my info...I started my last cycle (after only 21 days) on Oct 16. So, if I were to have another 21 day cycle, I should start today. Before I had the IUD, I had normal 28 day cycles, no more, no less. I had the IUD removed and then did 1 month of BCP. I never started a cycle, so my dr put me on Provera, and I eventually started, thus the 21 day cycle. I just have no idea if I am going to have a 21 day cycle or a 28 day cycle, or something in between. Since my husband and I are wanting to get pregnant I REALLY want to take a HPT since I might would start today (and I haven't.) Does this make sense? I don't want to waste a HPT if I'm not supposed to start today. I am just confused. I hate it when I can't tell what my body is doing. I used to be so in tune with my body. I have still been charting my BBT. I know when the temperature dipped and then peaked. It has stayed at 98.2 for the last week. I am pretty sure that my hubby and I missed it this time around, but not knowing my cycle, I have no clue. Any suggestions or thoughts are greatly appreciated, and I hope everyone is doing great in their ttc!!

• 11-06-2009 8:25 AM

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  Mizzstartzman7709 Joined on 11-11-2008 ~GA~ Mommy to Alyssa~one angel baby~TTC #2 Posts 375	Re: Here is where I am... Reply Contact  Hey there and welcome to TTC! I'm so sorry you are frustrated:( I don't know much about IUD removal. I'd say to go by what you think is your cycle so wait the 28 days then test, unless you really feel that AF may show early. Then test with FMU! HTH! Hugs and Happy TTCing!!

• 11-06-2009 9:53 AM

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  ~ lisamarie ~ Joined on 02-26-2006 Caden~Oct. 2006 #2 Due April 14, 2010 Posts 1,503	Re: Here is where I am... Reply Contact If you are charting then you should be able to tell when AF should arrive (14 days after O day) If you were to have another 21 day cycle, that means you likely O'd on cd 7. When I had my IUD removed I had the opposite problem...my cycles got longer bya few days so I am not sure about that!

• 11-06-2009 7:18 PM

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  Cathy3026887 Joined on 08-31-2008 Massachusetts Posts 439

  Re: Here is where I am... Reply Contact  it does sound a bit confusing.  I guess what I would do..is continue with the bbt's and if you see a temp drop in the next week, then you can assume you'll be starting af real soon after that.  If you can wait, the by this time next week if you still have higher temps, I'd go ahead and buy the hpt..if you have a dollar store nearby..go buy a few and test away.  How are you feeling otherwise?  Any other symptoms?  Although, it's so hard at this in between time..the pre af and the early pregnancy symptoms can be so similar.  good luck and plenty of baby dust for you!! :)

• 11-07-2009 5:54 AM

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  Nikki1909851 Joined on 10-24-2007 Broken Arrow, Ok Posts 8

  Re: Here is where I am... Reply Contact Well, I still plan to chart my bbt, and today it was 98.4...Since I was figuring on a 21 day cycle, I was supposed to start yesterday. I didn't, so I went ahead and tested, and it was negative. I don't have many symptoms. I always get a killer headache before I start, and I had one of those yesterday, but still no AF...I'm not liking not knowing my body. But, as I have no more tests, I will wait and see what happens. Thanks for all the concerns!

• 11-09-2009 9:23 AM

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  jennied23 Joined on 11-08-2009 CA for now, OR soon Posts 64	Re: Here is where I am... Reply Contact My cycle was really irregular after I had my IUD removed. It's only regulated recently, which is why I'm TTC now. I know how frustrating this can be, and I'm sorry for your BFN. But I wouldn't be discouraged just yet. It may be that your body is trying to get to a 28 day cycle. Good luck!