9 DPO

My temp was slightly elevated today! I woke early, at 6:45 rather than 8:00, so I took my temperature right away, and it was only 36.06 C, but I used this awesome temperature corrector site, which estimates what my temp would have been if I'd temped at the normal time. It figured 36.2, which is quite a nice jump! Hoping for even higher tomorrow.

Not much changed today, although I was pretty tired. I fell asleep after dinner for an hour, and it was extremely difficult to wake up enough to tuck Montana into bed. I am going to bed in a few minutes, which is early for me.

No other symptoms have popped up, the MT's have been playing peek-a-boo with me all day. I had a bit of heartburn when I went to bed last night, that is unusual. Hoping for more symptoms tomorrow!

BBT: 36.06 C
CM: Creamy, sticky
CP: Very high, closed

Symptoms:

• Tired
• Heartburn
• Slight nausea
• Prominent veins

8 DPO

No spike today. My temperature went down. Not enough to really worry me, but enough to make me scared to take tomorrow's temp.

I've been crampy again today, but no spotting! That is definitely good news. Usually when I spot, it lasts a few days.

Earlier tonight I noticed Montgomery's Tubercles on my areolas, they were white and plentiful, which was the first time since before my last period. It fits in with the symptoms timetable, but of course, I am doubtful.

Now that I am into the second week since my possible ovulation, I'll start adding symptoms.

BBT: 36.01 C
CM: Increasing, very wet, creamy
CP: High, firm, wet

Symptoms:

• Cramping
• Tired
• Montgomery's Tubercles
• Soreness by my cervix
• Increased mucus
• Headache
• Bloating
• Increased urination

7 DPO

Yesterday I was too depressed to write anything ovulation or pregnancy related. My temperature was down, my cervix felt slightly open, and I was doubting ovulation altogether.

Today my temp was up a bit, back to where it was during the week, which can basically mean anything. I've had a bit of cramping and discomfort for a day or so, which can also mean anything.

However, I checked my mucus a couple hours ago, and found a blob of yellowish mucus streaked with light-pink blood! I hate to get my hopes up after all I've been through, especially since I spotted so much in December, but this at least means I'm not out! Hoping for a spike tomorrow morning.

7 DPO:

BBT: 36.15 C
CM: Creamy, blood-streaked
CP: High, closed

6 DPO:

BBT: 35.73 C
CM: Creamy
CP: Medium, slightly open

5 DPO

Today was a roller coaster of emotional bull-poop. My temperature was up, which is good, but between fertility friend and other girls who are trying to conceive, I'm getting the idea I didn't ovulate. I was like this happy, light, hopeful balloon just floating along, and an unexpected pin poked a hole in it. I deflated in a matter of minutes, and could barely contain the tears before Montana went to bed. I feel hopeless again, like I did last cycle. I'm ready to beg the doctor for a hysterectomy so I can forget all this sadness and want.

I talked online to a girl who is part of this new board I'm on, and she definitely cheered me up. How I survived without this kind of message board before is beyond me.

I just checked my cervix, and it is definitely closed, which it wasn't on the weekend. It's also very wet, not too soft now, so I'm still possibly 5 DPO.

My mucus has increased, my breasts are the same, and my back is achy. Very similar to my last cycle, before I got my period.

I don't want to give myself hope, but I don't want to give up hope either.

BBT: 36.10 C
CM: Creamy
CP: High, firmer, closed, wet.

4 DPO

I've decided to assume I ovulated on the weekend, which puts me at four days past ovulation. My body is doing exactly what it should be at this point in my cycle, and my temperatures also seem to be reflecting it. So until I know otherwise, my blogs are now in relation to how many days past ovulation I am.

One hour ago my mom's best friend's daughter finally had her baby girl by Cesarean section, after a day and a half of slow moving labor. She was nine pounds, so I am glad it is over for her now.

This morning I took my temperature at 8:00, as always, but before the minute was up revealing my newest BBT, I zonked out. We all slept in. When I woke up and noticed my thermometer hanging out of my mouth, I checked it, but it didn't save the temperature, so I retook it just to see what it would say. It was exactly the same as yesterday. I took the kids to school at recess, and then came back home because working for only two hours is not worth it. When I got home, I went straight to bed so that I could take my temperature again after three hours of sleep. I know the temperature isn't accurate because it wasn't first thing in the morning, but I wanted to have something on my chart. My temperature at 2:30 was slightly higher, which gives me a little hope.

I was exhausted last night and today, and I'm still tired. I should be in bed! When will I learn?

My mucus is increasing, and my cervix is hard to reach. I'm not sure if this is to be expected after ovulation, but I believe it is at some point.

My breasts are changing again, much like last month: The areolas are very large, as spread out as they can possible get. They are puffy and soft, my nipples are very sensitive, and as of a couple hours ago, my veins are sticking out! They have been noticeable for a few days, but now they are popping out of my skin. Another good sign for post-ovulation!

BBT 8:30 AM ~ 36.02 C
2:30 PM ~ 36.14 C
CM: Creamy
CP: Super high, wet, closed

CD 26

Well, my temperature dropped a bit this morning. This isn't necessarily a confirmation that ovulation did not yet occur, but it did leave me a bit sad. After looking at some charts, I've seen that it is possible to have a dip just a couple days after ovulating, so if it's back up tomorrow I will feel much better.

My mucus has increased ever so slightly, just this evening. I have had a very dry feeling, but my cervix feels a bit wet, although low, and I now have a bit of creamy cm near it. My cervix is softer than it was yesterday, and still feels closed. I am not sure what this means, if anything, but I will keep hoping for a spike in my temperature.

Mom's best friend's daughter is in labor right now, delivering her first baby. I am very excited to hear of the birth.

I will have more news tomorrow! Hopefully it will include high temperatures!

BBT: 36.02 C
CM: Dry, creamy
CP: Low, soft, closed

**I continued researching after writing this blog, and found some helpful and hopeful news!!**

Here is the short and basic version of how the basal body temperature relates to a cycle:

During the first half of a normal cycle, temperatures will rise and fall, but not by much. Right before ovulation, the body produces estrogen to help rebuild the uterine lining, which causes the temperature to drop. After ovulation, progesterone is produced to assist in building the lining so it will be able to hold the embryo. This causes the temperature to spike, and if conception as occurred, the temperature will remain high.

After reading this, I felt a weight of disappointment lift from my heart. I have low progesterone. I now believe there is a connection between my low hormone and my low temperatures. This may explain why I had a dip, and why my temps are generally low! So there is still a chance that I did ovulate 3 days ago, but my progesterone isn't elevating my temperatures!! This is great news in the sense that ovulation probably occurred, but potentially bad news in the sense that if my progesterone is indeed too low, I won't be able to hold an embryo. One step at a time, though!

CD 25

My temperature rose ever so slightly today! Not sure if it's anything to get excited about, but at least it isn't something to get depressed about either. My cervix is definitely lower than it was over the weekend, and there has been a noticeable decrease in mucus, which is also a good sign. My nipples and areolas are puffy and soft, which happened last month, a couple weeks before my period showed, so it also seems to suggest ovulation. Trying not to get my hopes up, just noting changes as they come.

BBT: 36.25 C
CM: Dry, sticky
CP: Medium-high, closed

CD 24

When I woke up this morning, my temperature didn't seem very high, and I was a bit discouraged. Luckily it's Sunday so I went right back to sleep! Once I entered the temp into my chart, it did look like a spike; I read online that a 'spike' is 0.40 degrees Fahrenheit or more higher, and mine is 0.65 degrees higher. It'll take a couple days to know for sure, but I am hoping this means I ovulated yesterday. My mucus is different today, not much egg white, more sticky dryness. This supposedly happens after ovulation, but it seems a bit soon if I did indeed O yesterday. I'm also having a bit of cramping, which is unusual for me. Bleeding has stopped, though, thankfully! Much confusion, but signs are good. I have a hard time allowing any kind of hope into my line of vision, so I will just have to let time tell.

BBT: 36.21 C
CM: Drier, sticky
CP: High, soft, seems to be closed

CD 23

I got some incredible news today: Rose had an ultrasound and was told she is having a girl!! I was so happy I had to open my bedroom door and yell it to the rest of the house. She has wanted a little girl ever since she herself (and I) was a little girl. This is great news for her, I couldn't be happier.

I took my temperature this morning and was dismayed to see that it was lower, not higher, than normal. I don't think I slept right through the night though, so it's possible that it wasn't accurate. I am hoping for a spike tomorrow morning.

I also checked my cervix, as I usually do each day, and it was very high! I am excited about this, because it gives me hope that I am ovulating. When I checked the mucus, it seemed a bit closer to the egg-white likeness than it has been the last few days. I noticed a bit of blood in the mucus, which is also a good sign, but while checking the position again, there was quite a bit of red blood. I am confused with this. It could be a sign of ovulation, or perhaps I scratched myself. Either way, I will keep an eye on it, and update tomorrow.

BBT: 35.85 C
CM: EW, flecks of blood
CP: High, turned, wet.

CD 22

I fell asleep in Montana's room last night, so this morning I didn't get a temperature reading this morning, nor did I check my mucus last night. I did attempt to conceive today though! I conceived Montana a decade ago this weekend, so I thought I would try my luck again. My cervical mucus is creamy, possibly on the egg white side, which points to ovulation or at least pre ovulation. I have little hope that I was successful today, but I will keep my eyes open for a temperature spike this weekend!

CD 21:

BBT: 36.01 C

CD 22:

CM: Creamy, watery, stretchy.
CP: High, medium-soft, wet

CD 20

Nothing new to report, just here to record my daily info :)

BBT: 36.15 C
CM: Watery, sticky
CP: High, hard, wet

CD 19

Quick blog tonight, I'm rather tired. I drank a large iced green tea this morning, and just finished a mug of hot green tea, so I think I'm doing well! I contacted SD1, and he is willing (and eager?) to try this weekend, regardless of ovulation.

BBT: 35.95 C
CM: Creamy, watery
CP: High, hard, wet

CD 18

My body is hinting at ovulation! I think it's playing mind (uterus?) games with me, I hardly trust it, but I have decided that I will try to conceive this weekend. It will be the 10th anniversary of my daughter's conception, so I am hoping to tempt fate.

I have decided to try drinking green tea for it's health benefits, and hope that it aids in fertility like I have heard. I had a cup of tea tonight, and I actually finished it! I am not at all a tea drinker, so I am proud of myself!

BBT: 36.19 C
CM: Watery, creamy
CP: High, softish, wet

CD 17

Oops! I forgot to post my first temperature yesterday! So today I will post both yesterday's and today's.

Aside from that, there is nothing new to report, except I am considering trying Pre-Seed, but I am looking into it first.

CD 16:

BBT: 36.05 C
CM: Creamy
CP: High, soft.

CD 17:

BBT: 36.25 C
CM: Sticky
CP: High, hard, wet.

CD 15

Okay it has been two weeks since I blogged, I hadn't realized that. I was in a fog for a while there, didn't pay much attention to my hunt. I was also busy with Christmas, which was fantastic, and New Years Eve, which was also great. I was hoping Boy Toy would be at the party I went to on NYE, but he wasn't. I wouldn't have been ovulating yet anyhow, I just wanted to try, at least for fun!

I have been emailing SD2 the last couple weeks to let him know I had my period, and would start charting, and let him know if anything changes.

I have also been checking my cervix and mucous, but not regularly, which I will start doing now every night.

Also, I have very exciting news (for me!): I found a basal body thermometer!! I am very happy about this! I've looked for weeks in every store and pharmacy. So starting tomorrow when I wake up, I will be able to chart my temperatures and look for signs of ovulation! Normal people would be ovulating around now, but more than likely I have another month or so. It is very discouraging, but now that I know I can chart my temps, I am staying optimistic.

I will start blogging every day to keep track of my temperatures, starting tomorrow.