Hi Lan, I did charting for 6 months before we found out we had to do IVF, but I never really liked it that much. I was confused sometimes as my body was telling me one thing and the chart another...Looking at your chart, I'd say you O'd on Friday?????? The way I knew I was most fertile was when my CM was really getting clear and wet, so then I DTD every second day right through when the CM became very sticky and 'egg white' like. I usually O on CD15, but rather than relying on this, I make a note about the CM and that's good enough for me. I found the bit about charting on the net just before :
If you are trying to conceive, it is worth knowing that charts are not as easy to use nor as accurate as urine-based OPKs for predicting ovulation. Fertility experts also warn against charting because it is an unreliable method of ovulation prediction and using them to time intercourse can make the whole process of trying to conceive more stressful. Beware of becoming obsessed with your temperature chart - it's easy to understand how this can happen, given that it's the first thing you have to think of doing when you wake up in the morning!
personal question I know, but do you take note of your CM in your cycle????? Here's the info on CM I found:
Pre-Ovulation
Following the menstrual period, there is a feeling of dryness. There will be no visible mucus. Gradually, more mucus will accumulate - yellow, cloudy, or white in color and sticky to the touch.
Approaching Ovulation
As you approach ovulation, your cervical mucus will increase. First, there will be a moistness or stickiness to the mucus, as well as a white or cream-colored appearance.
During Ovulation
At ovulation, the quantity of mucus will increase greatly and the appearance will resemble "egg whites", often semitransparent. The texture will become increasingly slippery and 'stretchable'. This is your most fertile time.
Following Ovulation
Following ovulation, the slippery quality of the cervical mucus will decrease and the mucus will become sticky and cloudier. Post-ovulatory dryness will also ensue.
Diana, woo hoo for 24 eggies !!! That is super news. I can understand the nurse wanting another scan as hyperstimulation is one of the risks with IVF, although this happens very rarely. When I had egg collection I had 12 good size eggs (one didn't make it to the ICSI stage) so they fertilized 11 eggies and 7 went on to become embies, 2 survived to day 5 but hey, the first one transferred worked with Josh so it can happen!!!! Good luck hun, looks like everything is on track. Can't help you with the lining though, I'm not sure what it was when I had the transfer but they will know with the many U/S you'll be having. Fingers crossed for Friday hun !!!!
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