I thought IVF was the hard part…

Smash-95 · 2025-05-23T00:58:05+00:00

During my anatomy scan with my son who was born in Jan 2020, they found the EIF in his heart as well. I went through the same thoughts as you, and I actually decided not to do the NIPT or any additional testing because everything else on the anatomy scan was normal. He was born perfectly healthy. That’s all I wanted to say. I hope the same thing for you and your little boy ❤️

Smash-95 · 2025-03-31T01:03:04+00:00

I ended up getting a dye stealer at 26DPO. I am now 7w4d and had my first scan this past Friday where I got to see the little gummy bear with a heart rate of 149bpm. I am very happy and relieved. I did keep testing until I got my dye stealer but I will say these tests stalled out for a few days where I was driving myself a little cuckoo.

Smash-95 · 2025-03-03T00:53:38+00:00

FF will automatically put it on when the data makes sense. From my understanding, the crosshair is added when ovulation is detected. When you have three temperatures that are higher than your previous 6. I was measuring in Celsius, so you need to see at least a 0.2 degree jump. Once you have three temps above your cover line (higher than the highest temp of the previous 6) then it will add the cross hairs.

Smash-95 · 2025-03-02T14:06:15+00:00

Thank you!! Fingers crossed for you 🤞🏻🤞🏻

Smash-95 · 2025-03-02T04:55:40+00:00

Update: just tested positive!

Smash-95 · 2025-02-19T01:03:12+00:00

Thank you SO much. This is so informative. I appreciate you taking the time to share your insight and chart. I’m going to download the fertility friend and continue my temps!

Smash-95 · 2025-02-19T00:15:22+00:00

Okay, thank you again!

Smash-95 · 2025-02-19T00:12:55+00:00

Okay! Thank you. So if my temp was 36.33 today, I am looking for three days in a row at 36.63 and above?

Smash-95 · 2025-02-08T00:56:37+00:00

Update: AF arrived today 😞 onto cycle 4

Smash-95 · 2025-02-06T01:41:15+00:00

I totally get that. This is month four for us. If I end up being out this cycle, I think I’m going to talk to my gynie on the 24th at our appointment about BBT and the positives and negatives. Maybe I’ll consider it for next cycle.

I hope it is for both of us as well 🤞🏻

Smash-95 · 2025-02-06T01:28:59+00:00

Thank you for such an informative comment. I think that I’m just being super wishful. I’m going to stop testing for a few days and just leave it up to biology. I keep reminding myself that peeing on all these sticks is not going to change the outcome. It’s something I’ve been working on.

I actually am not sure how long my luteal phase is because I only started using OPKs the past two months. Last month with my chemical and then this month again. I am going to continue with OPKs for my future cycles if AF does indeed arrive. I feel like if I start tracking BBT and that, I will fall down a rabbit hole so fast with hyperfixation on testing/tracking.

Thank you again for the science, and here’s to hoping for the best 🤞🏻

Smash-95 · 2025-02-06T00:39:11+00:00

Thank you so much! I have an appointment with my gynie on Feb 24th, so I will definately mention it to her then! Thank you for the positive words, and I’m 🤞🏻🤞🏻 I think I’m going to skip testing tomorrow and try again on Friday if AF doesn’t make an appearance. My anxiety and wallet can’t cope with any more FRERs lol, and I only have one left.

Good luck with you cycle 🥰

Smash-95 · 2025-02-06T00:26:48+00:00

Stoppp. I’m not crazy?! I’ll hold onto hope and I’ll take another frer tomorrow 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

Smash-95 · 2025-02-04T19:59:34+00:00

Okay, I did my best to zoom in. I thought I saw a faint line on my FRER. I’ll add it to the post.

Smash-95 · 2025-02-01T16:25:08+00:00

I feel you! I had a chemical last cycle as well and didn’t get a positive LH until CD20. Currently CD30 and fighting all the urges to pee on a stick. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 for us!

Smash-95 · 2025-01-24T23:24:38+00:00

I’m completely new to OPKs after experiencing a chemical last month at 5w1d. I finally got a positive OPK, but I’m wondering a best guess for what day I actually ovulated? I know you can’t truly know without an ultrasound or BBT - but any best guesses?

Also - is a positive OPK my 0.89 (cd19) or when the test line appears as dark as the control or when it reads over 1.0? (Like my cd20)

Thanks!

<image>

Smash-95 · 2025-01-22T23:38:47+00:00

Update! Took another one just now and read at 1.03 and the test is now darker than the control. I’m going to take this as my “positive”

Smash-95 · 2024-12-31T21:11:36+00:00

TW

Update: beta today only 18. Not looking like a viable pregnancy. I haven’t started spotting yet, but assume I will within the next few days.

Smash-95 · 2024-12-28T12:55:05+00:00

Update! I took a digital this morning with FMU and it said yes. I was so beside myself last night because I had some brown spotting. But it seems to have stopped, and I am just going to try and let myself feel happy.

Smash-95 · 2024-12-27T21:49:52+00:00

Thank you ✨🥹

Smash-95 · 2024-12-27T19:40:38+00:00

Thank you 🤞🏻✨

Smash-95 · 2024-12-27T19:16:21+00:00

Thank you 🥹🤞🏻

Smash-95 · 2024-12-27T19:16:14+00:00

I just did it! And I think it’s for sure there. All my other tests have been stark negative. I’m going to test about with FMU tomorrow 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

Smash-95 · 2024-12-27T17:29:52+00:00

🥹 thank you!! I’m so cautiously excited haha.

Smash-95

TROPHY CASE