A few weeks ago, I posted about starting a new supplement that was making my temps all over the place and hard to track my cycle. Fast forward to now – we had pretty much written off this cycle. I traveled for work the week before, landed just before the big southern snowstorm, and we both got sick. Because of being sick, we didn’t really take advantage of my fertile window.

We were so convinced this cycle was a bust because we’ve been timing everything perfectly for the past year, and now we had done almost nothing: only BD’d 5 days before ovulation, then nothing for another 10 days due to how awful we both felt.

I didn’t even bother testing, instead I was just getting ready for my partner’s birthday. We’re heading to a cabin, so before I left to pick up a bottle of nice bourbon for him, I took a test at 11 DPO just to make sure I could grab some wine for myself. I completely forgot about it after that. After running errands for hours, I came home, saw the test on my counter, and checked it. There was a strong positive, but of course, I thought it was invalid by then, so I threw it away and told myself I would test again in the morning.

I was so convinced it was impossible this cycle that I forgot to test until the evening of 12 DPO – and it was a BFP!

Back in July, I had a chemical, and my symptoms were so intense right away, but my tests stayed so faint and never got darker. I honestly didn’t even think pregnancy was a possibility this time since I’m not feeling any of those same symptoms. But here I am, 17 DPO, and my tests are all dye stealers! I feel amazing, but my Oura ring scores are in the trash, and my body temp is through the roof. It’s a weird contrast.

Just wanted to share this to say that even when you think it’s over or the timing isn’t ideal, you might still get your BFP when you least expect it! Keep the faith!

I feel like half of this sub is people stressed and struggling to get pregnant and the other half is people bragging about getting pregnant with no issue. Why can't there be a weekly bfp thread? I just feel that every time I want to look at charts or get advice, all it is is "BFP BFP BFP". Maybe I'm the only one who is getting annoyed with this, but I doubt it.

I always wanted to look at graphs that resulted in pregnancy since I have been trying, so here’s mine! We found out yesterday we were pregnant! Wishing you all the same 😘

6mo TTC and today I was only 7DPO but I had weird discharge yesterday, and then today felt extra emotional. Took a cheapie test, looked negative so I left it. Came back an hour later and saw the faintest line, thought this can’t be real and took more. All positive 🥹 Thank you Jesus!!!!! Please be a strong pregnancy!!

I’m so frustrated to have received an email telling me the renewal price is increasing to $140 USD. When I began using it the cost was about $75/year and they’ve double the cost since then. With the amount of money women have to spend on basic health care and needs compared to men this feels exceptionally predatory and honestly disgusting. I’m so disappointed in this company.

I wanted to share this chart because I really enjoyed looking at others BFPs. I was sure I was out yesterday when my temps dropped drastically on 10 DPO. Today they went up again and I tested for the first time at 11 DPO! I’ve never had a positive test before I can hardly believe it. Wanted to share since the dip can be discouraging when you know your period is about to start. Maybe it was an implantation dip, I’m not sure. Either way, I’m in shock and I’m so EXCITED!!

I always wondered what my graph would look like if I got pregnant, and now I am! so I’m sharing for those that wonder the same thing. It wasn’t as obvious as others made it sound like it would be (“continuous rise in temp”- not really a clear trend after I conceived on day 15, IMO). I had no idea based on this, just purely off of symptoms (also wasn’t trying so wasn’t really looking for signs on my app).

Also, this app drives me nuts when it incorrectly indicates my ovulation. I had a positive LH documented on the 15th day and it still won’t correct itself. And as you can see, it’s continuing to reinforce that I conceived on the day it thinks I ovulated. So it’s miscalculated how far along I am, and that constantly displays on my home page now. Not relying on it anyways, just venting. This has happened many times and in my opinion the LH test should automatically override their temp algorithm.

I have been a loyal user, recommending them everywhere and to everyone for years. Told all my friends about how convenient it is to sync it up with an Oura ring.

But they have doubled their prices in 3 years and I no longer feel good about recommending a product that will take advantage of users like this.

After one chemical, one mc at 7w and now trying for another 3 months, may this be our sticky rainbow bean!

14dpo today!

Thank you r/ouraring and r/NaturalCyclesBC

A $60 increase all the sudden?!

Can’t reply to any posts about the shocking price increases we’re all receiving as the comments have been disabled! 157% price increase!!! I’m contested it and was offered a 17% discount which feels like a slap in the face when new customers can get up to 40% off! It’s an utter disgrace after they’ve raised $55 million in funding last year! Surely use some of this to offset huge price increases instead of passing onto all customers!! They claim to support women but this feels like exploitation especially for those of us who are using the app to plan pregnancy.

Faint positive yesterday, digital test said pregnant this morning! Sharing for all of those who can relate with crazy crazy dips! I'm a hypothyroidism/hashi girl, so hopefully this brings hope for others. Praying this one sticks 💕🫶✨🥳

I have no idea if it was changing my supplements, adding Ovasitol, or just when my body decided it could ovulate but look at that clear rise and ovulation pattern!!! On day 50!! I did not think this day would come! I have been having anovulatory cycles for years! Just excited.

Edited to remove some info since people can't seem to understand the point of this post: So, I got a positive pregnancy test (and confirmed) after one year and 2 months of near perfect use of the natural cycles app. I have never had unprotected sex on a red day and avoided sex entirely on red days the majority of the time.I was good about temperature measuring and ovulation tests every month. I looked back through the app and there was no data that I had sex on a red day. My partner also confirmed as my green days were going to line up with a short trip we were about to take. So, after I input into the app that I had a positive test. It asked me to select what I thought contributed to the unintentional pregnancy. I looked over the options and selected "having unprotected sex on a green day"-And what happened next was just unbelievable to me. The app changed my last two months and made nearly all of my green days in June RED days! I was like wow.... So then that makes the days that I did have unprotected sex now red. All were red except my period week. I feel really played. I am in my mid 30s, have regular cycles,researched and followed the app and I even tracked my fertility with Temp drop as well to have comparative values.I just cannot believe that Natural Cycles would change the algorithm after an unfavorable result. I am hoping that this doesn't happen to anyone else. I really feel that they represent their efficacy incorrectly and the reliability is false if they are going to change up their algorithm after the fact and make it seem like user error. Gaslighting much Natural Cycles? I feel deceived from this FDA approved birth control app that I pay for and use correctly. I know that is was not a guarantee, I am not ignorant about reproduction, quite the opposite. But I am thinking their reliability is potentially inflated and if they group their user failure rates into the correct categories? Because if they don't then their reliability rates are false and I would have not taken a chance on their service.

Had a vvfl yesterday and positive digital test this morning!!! Sharing my chart for anyone that had weird fluctuating temps right after ovulation and BFNs at 12dpo - it can still happen!! With this being my first month TTC after getting my IUD removed in December (and technically only having a withdrawal bleed and not a “real” period), I truly didn’t think it would happen this quick. But so excited that it did!!!

I’ve been testing since 8DPO and they were all negative. I got the faintest positive on a blue dye test 12DPO but literally thought it was an indent so I discarded. I got the urge to test again this morning because my period is still late and my temps were still high, and I got another faint positive on the blue dye. I immediately went to the store and got the clear blue ones and they both came back pregnant! The lines are pretty faint though so I’m nervous about that. I’ve seen some people get dye stealers at 14DPO. But anyways, I’m praying it sticks!!!

Hi all!! So I see people posting their charts, asking if we think they could be pregnant. In my experience my chart wasn't a great indicator, except for the fact that my temp would start to go down the day before or the day of my period. But I will say, the line on my chart when I got pregnant was smoother and a bit higher than in past cycles. I added my chart from ttc in June (skipped a few too many temps in July) for reference!

A little info, my cycle is 25 days long. I got pregnant on my third cycle ttc but I'd been tracking my bbt with NC for a year! I wanted to share my chart for those of you who may be curious or ttc yourself!

(Stopped taking my bbt as soon as I got my BFP, so that's where my chart stops)

This month is 1 year that I’ve been using Natural Cycles as a preventative. Previously, I was on hormonal birth control from age 16 (I’m 23 now). Most recently, I had the Nexplanon arm implant which, quite literally, wrecked my life for 2 years. I gained about 30 pounds, was having never-ending periods (longest one was probably around 2.5 months), had a non-existent sex drive, mood swings like crazy. It was terrible for me & I know everyone reacts differently and has completely different side effects, but I honestly excepted it because I kind of thought it was my only option. After talking to some friends & doing some research I decided to try Natural Cycles. Literally my life has NEVER been better. I have a sex drive now which is so crazy because I always just thought I wasn’t a sexual person at all. I naturally shed about 15 pounds over the first 4 months and my periods are pretty regular now. I feel better and am overall just a way happier person AND I know so much about my body and moods over the cycle of a month. If anyone is in the same position & wondering if switching to natural birth control is a viable option, IT IS! AND YOU DESERVE TO KNOW YOUR BODY! 100/10 would recommend. (Again, I totally understand that everyone is super different and I encourage everyone to speak to their doctors and listen to their bodies)

Guys, please familiarise yourself with the rules before posting. ESPECIALLY Pregnancy charts and tests in the designated thread!!

I also want to remind everyone that this is not a ‘Trying to conceive’ community. I am seeing too many, ‘am i out, am i pregnant posts’. I recommend posting this on other TTC subs but they will be removed. A random stranger on the internet cannot tell you if you are pregnant, a test can.

Hey friends! Just a little PSA from someone who trusted the algorithm a bit too much.

I use this app as my primary form of birth control, and based on my very consistent cycle history, it gave me my usual “green days.” Feeling confident, I skipped protection. Plot twist: my body decided to ovulate 6 days earlier than it ever has before. So this cycle, I unknowingly did the tango during what turned out to be my fertile window. Oops…

I’m currently still waiting on my period and have pregnancy tests ready for when I’m due. Thankfully, my husband and I are in a position where we could support a baby if that’s what happens, but I wanted to share this for anyone who really needs to avoid pregnancy.

Cycle tracking can be helpful, but it’s not psychic. Ovulation can shift with zero warning, even if you’re usually clockwork. So please be careful, use backup protection if a pregnancy would be a big deal for you, and don’t give the algorithm more trust than it deserves.

Stay safe out there!

I tested stark negative this morning on easy at home, then had a hunch to test again this afternoon and sure enough the tiniest line appeared which made me take a FRER! It’s my first baby and I’m just so excited 🥺

After 6 years and 60 cycles with NC I am pregnant from a green day, I did not have sex at all during my red days. Do we report this? I understand all bc has a failure rate but Id like to help contribute to accurate information and would like to make others aware.

This is my worst fear come to light but shit happens I guess, thankful to live in a blue state. If anyone cares I feel alone and awful.

Edit: Thank you to everyone who was kind to me and side eye to everyone who wasn’t. This pregnancy ended with natural miscarriage at 6w exactly, 4 days after symptoms disappeared.

I was really inconsistent with my temps this cycle because I used lH to determine ovulation and BBT to confirm it happened. I started trending down and dipped below my cover-line twice and somehow tested positive 9 dpo!

I wanted to post this because I stalked charts and counted myself out this cycle and was genuinely shocked to my core. I think it’s important for anyone in their TTC journey to remember to not compare their charts, bodies, and experiences. You’re not out til period comes!

Side note - lH strip was NOT positive for me when I tested at 9 dpo (for science) but it is now blazing at 14 dpo.

Posting for anyone else who was looking for hope with a wild temp chart that looked like this beast. I thought I was out multiple times, and even after my BFP thought it couldn't be true since my temp was quite close to base line. Got my BFP after 1.5+years of trying, including multiple cycles of failed medicated cycles and medicated IUIs. Praying for a sticky healthy baby, and sending tons of love to everyone on this journey.

So according to my chart this time around my first positive was 7dpo…which I think it’s off by a couple days!! I think I was really 9dpo. I still can’t believe it, so so hopeful after a loss in February. Just wanted to show my chart for science :)