Hi Ladies,
I just thought I would throw this question out and see if anyone has any knowledge about it...I use the CBE F.M. to detect ovulation but this month I started using a mini ovulation microscope to look at the patterns of my saliva. If you take a peek at my chart (link in my siggy), you will be able to see my patterns of ferning for this cycle. The days that are blank I didn't do a saliva test.

Here's my question -- Anyone know about ferning AFTER ovulation. I know the ferns indicate elevated amounts of estrogen in your bodies but what does it mean? Could I still have a chance to be PG this cycle? I started testing yesterday and got a negative HPT.

Any info would be appreciated.
Thx a million, Meg

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Hi Meg,

I am unable to help u with the scoping ??, sorry, I hope that there r some other that have experience with this, will chime in.

BTW, ur chart looks fantastic and with this cy hon.

Babydust to u..........

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Dianne -- thanks for your response.

I'm not going to worry too much about the ferning.
I'm more worries that my temps dropped slightly this morning and I got yet another .

Gosh, I'm trying real hard to keep my head up and stay positive but feel that old familiar sadness creeping in through the cracks

AF is usually due today, 12 DPO but we tried 2 new things this cy -- a progesterone supplement from my Dr, and I've been taking B6 everyday this cy. Both of which can lengthen my LP so I kinda don't know what to expect as to when (or IF) is going to show up. IF IF IF she comes she is likely going to be late. Like I said, she is due today and I don't feel that's going to happen.

We'll see, and thanks again for your support

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Awww Meg, I am sorry that u got a , those really suck.

I completely understand how ur feeling, I have the same emotions every month, when I know that is on her way. I just wish there was a way where we could skip (if were not pg) and just keep trying, at least that way, we would not have to go thru the sadness each month that AF shows up.

Keep ur chin up hon, I am here if u need to talk/vent etc.........or u just need a shoulder .

Babydust to u..........

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The 2ww is so intense.
I feel different minute by minute.

Knowing there is a possibility for af to show up but just be late due to the progesterone supplement is sorta giving me false hope. Its silly that it's false hope when I even KNOW logically that there is a chance for her to be delayed. But thats how I feel and I can't explain it or say why but it is what it is.

Today I am one day late.

Temps are still high but still tested negative this morning.
How long do i wait?

I think if I don't start by Monday I may call my dr to have a blood test before I stop the progesterone.
Any thoughts?

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That sounds like a plan . Did show her face Meg?? I would see the Dr if she has not shown, just in case .

Have u tested again??

GL hon and babydust to u........

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Well, I started spotting o Saturday and had terrible cramps and a backache. But it was a really weird spotting that came in this super watery discharge that I had been having. Finally late in the evening on saturday it turned into a red flow. So I counted Sunday as CD1 even though I started flowing on sat but it was so late in the evening.

This has been a very strange menstruation. (TMI approaching) LOTS and lots of clotting...one was as big as my fist. I think it was the progesterone made my lining super thick or something. Who knows, most of the clots seem to have passed by now but it was strange. I always get SOME clotting but nothing like that.

Anyway, I am doing just fine with starting a new cycle. (Amazingly enough)!!

Hubby has a SA scheduled for this week while I'm riding the crimson tide, and hopefully that will confirm either way if there's anything to worry about there.

I can't believe Im OK. God is good to me and giving me hope and peace.

How are you doing?

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Dianne -- update that chart so I can obsess over it LOL

Awwww Meg, sorry to hear that found u, but I am glad that ur doing ok .

I am currently 7DPO and dont have my hopes up at all, I just know that will show her face next week as scheduled.

My chart is updated??? U can obsess all u like .

GL next cy Meg, I hope we both dont have to wait to long for that .

Babydust to u.........

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I am thinking about trying the MOM (mini ovulation microscope) that detects fertility based on your saliva, Meg how did you like it? I'm just wondering if it's worth it, my work schedule makes temping difficult, and opk sticks seem like a waste of money, but the MOM kit seems like it might be worth it, b/c it's reusable. What do you think?
Ericka

Well, I *do* like the MOM kit, but honestly I use it only as a secondary sign of fertility. I use a ClearBlue Fertility Monitor as my primary sign (along with closely monitoring my cervical mucus) to tell me when I am fertile. The MOM is great though I got it for 20 bucks on sale at Walgreens. Do you chart? I would try to get a FM (fertility monitor) used on ebay or amazon. they are a little more $$$ but much easier to read than the OPKs from what I understand and very reliable. Like I said, the saliva is just as a secondary sign (for me anyway). I heard about a girl on here whose HUSBAND spit on the MOM thing and ever HE had ferns so um,,,, ya know don't think I would trust it as my ONLY ovulation predictor.

Hope this helps some.
and

Meg

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