Hmm... any ideas for me?

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-03-2005
Hmm... any ideas for me?
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Fri, 04-06-2007 - 4:00am

I had my IUD out in January, in preparation for commencing TTC#2 this spring. It was suggested to me that I wait three cycles to improve my chances of having a successful pregnancy (ie not miscarrying). My DH and I don't care for condoms, and so we opted to "fly by the seat of our pants"... basically using the withdrawal method.

I had my first period in February, followed in perfect succession by another one in March. I had a normal period lasting 4 days. This is the timeline for the rest of that cycle:

On 3/17 we were intimate and used withdrawal
On 3/19 I had COPIOUS EWCM (rare for me in my lifetime)
On 3/20 I had unmistakable ovulation pain

I was due for my period on 4/3. I thought I started, as there was some brown blood on the tp that very evening. However, since then I have had just a small bit of brown spotting.

I'm not sure what to think. Today (today being 4/6) I will be 3 days late. With an O date of 3/20 AF was due on 4/3. Today makes 17dpo by my count...

What do you think? Test??? Or save my $$

-conflictedfriend

PS Prior to TTC#1 we successfully dodged the bullet using withdrawal for a full year...

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-06-2006
Fri, 04-06-2007 - 5:14am

Hello,


In my opinion I think you should test. Your late, so go for it!!! I have read the sperm can live in the female body from 3-5 days with 3 days being the majority.


Keep us posted!!!


~Lisa

TTC to conceive #1 officially since 2001. Dh had Varicocele surgery 2005 and has low sperm count. Dh tried Clomid..it didnt really help, HSG in 1999 and 2005, Charting since Jan 2006, <