TTC #3

[Sunshinegal]

This made me tear up. I am so so pleased for you. Got all my fingers crossed for you my darling 🤍🤍🤍🤍

Thankyou so much
I feel so tearful!

Congratulations lovely!

Fingers crossed for you & congratulations

Congratulations

Thankyou all so so much.

You have all been there for me through all my time TTC when I have cried, vented, been positive again, angry and everything in between and I can't thank you all enough.

I just want my journey to give a bit of hope to anyone who may need it. I used to look for stories of people like me who got a positive suddenly after a long time trying. It gave me hope and I hope mine gives some of you some too. Xxxx

 

[fishsticks]

I’m currently waiting to see if AF shows up, I have 3 apps and they all have different dates one says due tomorrow, one says weds and one says fri how fun!!

My boobs feel heavy and tender still, other than that I feel normal.

Ahhh it's so annoying when they all say something different!!! Hoping AF doesn't appear for you.

I'm in my first tww and usually AF comes round soooo fast, but it's definitely not when you're tracking it. I'm finding it even more strange bcus I'm lay awake at night and I'm wondering what is actually happening in there...!!!

 

[Marymoo13]

Understandable . But unfortunately needs must I had a hot date with Wanda

I had a hot date with Wanda too! nurse has the cheek to take my blood pressure straight afterwards and ask me if I was anxious as it was a little high as if I hadn’t just been spread eagle on a table face height with her 30 seconds before hand

 

[JLXRD]

So I finally got my bloods read by the doc , she said all is normal which is good but the reason I called was because my luteal phase was too short 3 months out of 6 which seems forgotten about so il wait to see what happens this month & il cal back. We are both now sick & there was no DTD this month so makes no odds. Kinda dying for my period to come to just put july behind me!

Hope everyone is ok xx

Hey, hope the doc gets back to you soon but I’ve been spotting a bit in my luteal phase and have been doing some research on what could help. Apparently lots of women have had success taking daily vitamin C and vitamin b6 and b 12 to lengthen their luteal phase and reduce spotting before their period. Some ladies have gone from 7/8 day luteal phases to 11/12 in the first month.

If you google it there’s a lot of success stories on other forums for TTC but there’s also this lady who did the on and off for 12 months:

My monthly results — The Preggers Kitchen

Schedule Cycle charts, using fertility awareness methods to track menstrual cycles, published to show the impact of healthy natural lifestyle and food on treating PCOS naturally.

www.thepreggerskitchen.com

I’m trying it this month as I’ve been spotting from 7/8 dpo both cycles so going to see if I can stop that get a longer luteal phase. If it doesn’t work I figure it can’t hurt as it’s only vitamins but we shall see. Thought I’d share in case you don’t have much luck with the doc x

 

[Vivian124]

Thanks again all

Spoiler: TW: loss

This morning I’ve started bleeding. I am so very sad but I was prepared that this would happen.

I had a breakdown yesterday on a meeting as I was already muted and sobbing, then a close colleague announced her pregnancy and started talking about baby clothes she was buying. I had to dial off. I’ve taken today off work and will probably take tomorrow too.

The worst bit was waking up this morning and having that brief moment where I felt okay, and then remembering what was happening. It’s like having the realisation all over again. Also just having to get rid of the pregnancy apps on my phone, the pictures we took of us happy with the positive test - seeing how happy we were is just so sad.

I feel like I have taken that happiness from my husband. He cried with happiness when the test was positive and now he’s never going to have that moment again because he knows it won’t always end how you hope. I can’t help but feel guilt for that. I know that it’s not my fault, but it’s so hard.

Im so sorry you're going through this. I know what it's like

 

[Spencerskates]

Yup, my hubby has freaked out. The first time we had unprotected sex he actually went "oh shit, what have I done???" but it's so hard when you have to and neither of you wants to do it, then you get in a massive fight over who goes on top then you still have to do it but now you're both knackered and furious

thank god it’s not just us !!

same here! I try not to explicitly tell him it’s my fertile time because it puts pressure on, but sometimes sex drives/work schedules don’t match up.

 

[Vivian124]

Could you not just lie and say you've been trying 6+ months?

 

[Spencerskates]

I know I’m out this month as my partner has been ill all through my fertile window, so I’m trying to use this cycle to get a bit healthier and lose a few lbs. I’m still a healthy weight, but currently around 7lbs above my ‘natural’ weight. Trying to clutch at some positives here while I’m surrounded by pregnancy announcements every time I open social media.

 

[CNK]

Hi ladies. I am fairly certain this pregnancy will not be progressing and I will be back with you all shortly, I just wanted to update you all.

Spoiler: Trigger warning: potential pregnancy loss

I wrote last week that my tests weren’t getting darker and my CB digi was also stying in 1-2 weeks. I’m sad to say that my tests have still not darkened and this morning are nearly negative with very faint lines. CB digi has now said 1-2 weeks for 10 days. I know people say not to look at test darkness but for my tests to have been dark and now be coming back almost negative at 19dpo with multiple brands, it’s not looking good.

My symptoms have faded from last week - I know that means nothing but coupled with the tests, I am feeling fairly certain this will not result in a successful pregnancy.

I am obviously devastated and have spent the whole morning since testing just inconsolable. I never allowed myself to feel too happy as I was sure something was wrong, and I guess I was right. My husband has been so happy though and he is just crushed so I just feel incredibly guilty for his sadness, even though I know there’s nothing I could have done.

I am basically just waiting for the physical symptoms to start, which I’m pretty terrified about to be honest. I’m only 4+5 going by ovulation (or 6+2 from LMP) so I’m hoping it won’t be too physically painful. I have not gone through a loss before so I don’t know what to expect. This would have been our first baby.

I am rambling and I’m sorry for offloading here, but I didn’t tell anyone about the pregnancy and have no one to speak with about it, just feel like l can’t move forward at the moment.

So sorry to hear that, I can't imagine the soul crushing hurt you must be feeling now after the happiness of finally getting a positive test. Definitely tell your Mam or your sister or a close friend, its hard to keep it all in sometimes x

 

[cecedoon]

I’m on 8 days DPO & I just caved & tested but it’s a BFN. I don’t know why I did it & now I feel rubbish! But I knew that would happen. So mad at myself.

 

[Spencerskates]

I took a digital test and it was positive so I’m taking this as my BFP. I’m in shock because I’ve been prepared by doctors for years to anticipate struggles with falling pregnant due to my endo and I’m so lucky to have ovulated only 3 weeks off the pill.

So just some stats - I ovulated on CD20, I got BFNs on 8 and 9DPO and currently I just have very sensitive boobs and cramps. I got a touch of pale pink spotting but that’s it. I’ll lurk around on this thread a bit longer since I’m nervous about it sticking and just a bit nervy in general but fingers crossed!!

Congratulations!

I woke up to my ‘peak’ on CB, and a fairly dark second line on the strip. Would you count this as positive or keep testing to see if it gets darker? The app still says ‘low’. So annoyed because we won’t get chance for sex today I don’t think!

 

[Marymoo13]

I’m coming off the pill so my periods are over the place so I don’t know if I’m late. I just did the test now, I knew I should have waited until morning.

Sorry this is new to me I guess I just got carried away!

It happens to the best of us, don’t apologise lovely
Personally I’d give it a few more days and test with first morning urine, it’s a tough couple of days of waiting and not knowing but sometimes it’s better than testing multiple times a day and constantly not being able to tell if there is or isn’t a line there. Eventually your eyes start playing tricks on you and that’s no fun

 

[Dramabyname]

AF is now 5 days late, still BFN. No symptoms of AF or early pregnancy. Does anyone think this could still be pregnancy or just a missed period? My previous cycles have all been 28 days so this is strange. I’m not sure what to do and feeling a bit down today.

 

[grumpycat]

CD 33 (first cycle off the pill) and I think I am officially in my first 2WW! 1 DPO today (at least I think so! Hoping my temp keeps rising )

2 weeks feels so long though after 26 days of OPKs multiple times a day I’m glad to have a while before I need to pee on any more sticks!

SO so pleased to hear this and that you finally got that static!! It’s so hard chasing it but so glad you persevered and it finally came though. That first cycle post pill is not fun!! Good luck and fingers crossed, I hope the 2WW isn’t too torturous for you!!

 

[JLXRD]

SO so pleased to hear this and that you finally got that static!! It’s so hard chasing it but so glad you persevered and it finally came though. That first cycle post pill is not fun!! Good luck and fingers crossed, I hope the 2WW isn’t too torturous for you!!

Ahh grumpycat honestly a few of your replies kept me sane when I was waiting for that static so thank you

 

[cecedoon]

ARE YOU KIDDING ME??

ARE YOU FRICKING KIDDING ME????

I went on the internet and found out that Action do the best (and cheapest pink tests - great!)

So I cycled all the way into the city, only to find that Action was closed Decided Etos might be the place to go, but they didn't have any tests turns out they were behind the counter, even at over 40, I was a little embarrassed to ask. Then I wittered on about wanting a pink test, not a blue, so I think I completely confused the assistant whose English wasn't brilliant. €7, my UK card was rejected and so was my Dutch card, so I had to call my hubby to transfer some money. At this point I got chatting to a lady from the stables, just as we parted, she said "oh yeah, you couldn't pay, that's embarrassing" seriously wondering if she actually saw what I wanted to buy??

So I finally went home with my test and simply couldn't wait for tomorrow, so did it there and then. OMG, how stupid of me, because now I have a test with a faint blue line....... And a test with a faint pink line

Seriously.

This drove me a little insane, so I decided to come clean to my hubby who was on his 10 minute lunch break.

"that's not a line"
"do you not think it's a faint line?"
"yeah, it's a faint line"
"I'd brick it if you were pregnant"
"oh really? Well maybe you should have thought about before you shagged me - for THREE WHOLE YEARS!!!"

So I'm still very much in the same boat that I was a few days ago. I can't even!!!

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Am I going mad? The pink one does look a little darker in real life, but you still have to squint.

I honestly think that I'm just going crazy

I can see a faint line too , fingers crossed!

Hey, hope the doc gets back to you soon but I’ve been spotting a bit in my luteal phase and have been doing some research on what could help. Apparently lots of women have had success taking daily vitamin C and vitamin b6 and b 12 to lengthen their luteal phase and reduce spotting before their period. Some ladies have gone from 7/8 day luteal phases to 11/12 in the first month.

If you google it there’s a lot of success stories on other forums for TTC but there’s also this lady who did the on and off for 12 months:

My monthly results — The Preggers Kitchen

Schedule Cycle charts, using fertility awareness methods to track menstrual cycles, published to show the impact of healthy natural lifestyle and food on treating PCOS naturally.

www.thepreggerskitchen.com

I’m trying it this month as I’ve been spotting from 7/8 dpo both cycles so going to see if I can stop that get a longer luteal phase. If it doesn’t work I figure it can’t hurt as it’s only vitamins but we shall see. Thought I’d share in case you don’t have much luck with the doc x

Thanks so much for the info. With being sick I’ve been on a mad vitamin surge , so il add the b12 & b6 to my intake.

 

[gossipysmoothieuk]

Definitely ask to change doctors, there is such a thing as lean PCOS where weight isn’t an issue! GPs can get a bad name when it comes to taking things like PCOS seriously and this is why. I went private with a gynaecologist to get a diagnosis which was covered under my health insurance.

Thanks! I did and the new doctor seems so much better. She’s booked me in for a scan, another blood test and said if we can’t find an answer after this I’ll have to see a specialist. She said “how do you feel about your weight” which I thought was very nice, i said everything I felt. Thanks for the support! 🤍

 

[JLXRD]

I use Premom but never seen or got a report before?

If you click where I’ve circled it will show you the report screen x

Edit: there was a screenshot here but I deleted it after the user found the button cos yenno.. it had my TTC info on it top secret

 

[JLXRD]

i really thought this was too short myself so thank you for responding. I find the whole TTC thing so confusing at times. Going back over my cycles there and the luteal phase was 13, 13, 9, 7, 13 & 8 days. So a bit over the place but too short half of the times. We have been trying 6 months now& I am almost 36. Called the doctor there to have a chat & see what they think. Thank you so much.

No probs, hope the doctor can offer you some advice. Good luck

If you use Premom and read the report after your cycle, it will point out if the luteal phase is too short.

Fertility Friend does this too

 

[cecedoon]

This is me every cycle! I refuse to buy tests now until the day before AF is due! Can’t take the feeling rubbish any more! Hope you’re okay hang on in there you’re not out yet 🤍 x

i have a box of about 20 of the cheap one, I’m too mean to buy actual proper ones but even still that big angry one liner is just a kick to the gut.