r/tryingforanother • u/tiredmama101 • 14d ago

Discussion Has anyone gone through something similar??

This is kind of long so apologize in advanced. We have a 10 month old and around 6/7 months we started trying for number two. I have had my cycle back since 3 months postpartum and it’s been regular. Since trying all of my cycles have been way out of whack. At first I thought maybe I had a chemical pregnancy but nothing confirmed. However I had every early pregnancy symptom I had with my first but the difference was a week before my period had pretty heavy cramping on one side. I’m not someone that gets cramps before my period I really only have them day one of menstrual cycle. I have been cycle tracking and covering my fertility window. But now I’m on cycle day 21 estimated 11 days before period (app prediction not 100%) and ovulation strips have not indicated a peak. I have used pregmate with every cycle but recently my friend gave me her pack that was new and nothing. So I used the remainder of my clear blue digital and it estimated a high value not peak. Bought a new pack of pregmate strips and indicated nothing above .36. I’m still testing and ttcing but wondered if you guys have experienced anything similar?? Also context I am breast feeding but again regular cycles since 3 months postpartum have tested positive ovulation time during all other cycles. Is it the pregmate strips or me??? 😩😩😩😩 (not looking for medical advice just wanting to see if anyone has gone through something similar or is struggling with pregmate ovulation strips?)

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u/Dogsanddonutspls 35 | TTC#2 July ‘26 | 💙 Jan ‘24 14d ago

You might not be ovulating - likely due to breastfeeding. I’d confirm with an OB

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u/tiredmama101 14d ago

I spoke with OB before TTCing I’m having LH surges and she stated if I’m having a period I’m ovulating but this is the first cycle I haven’t seen an LH surge I’m at CD 21 and might be seeing one now just find it crazy how my last three cycles have been so out of whack and they’re the first ones were ttcing. But from 3-6 month postpartum my cycles were just like pre pregnancy cycles

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u/Raynetjp GRAD | TTC #4 TBD | 💛💛💛 12d ago

Peak might be coming any day! Breastfeeding makes my ovulation pretty late. Could be just hormone fluctuations or baby feeding more/less with leaps making things kind of wonky. I’ve had very different PP period experiences after all 3 children, some being totally normal, others being 70+ day long cycles. I do not have PCOS, but low level inositol and p5p 50 have helped my cycles regulate immensely!

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u/tiredmama101 12d ago

Thank you!! I think peak happened yesterday which I was really starting to loose hope and honestly baby making chores get exhausting fast when you have no idea if peak is going to happen or not!! Haha I thought about trying primal queen organ supplements and heard they help hormones regulate as well!

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u/Raynetjp GRAD | TTC #4 TBD | 💛💛💛 12d ago

It’s always right after you lose all hope 😂 I’ve also heard good things about the her package from heart and soil! I haven’t personally tried but a family member swears by them. Hope this month is it for you!

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u/tiredmama101 12d ago

Thank you!! 💕💕💕 good luck on your TTC as well!! ✨✨✨