TTC #3

[Lola UK]

Thank you to those on the previous thread yesterday who suggested a test with a red dye... I think that’s pretty undeniable. Cannot believe we’re finally looking at this 🥲
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congratulations

 

[calmyourritas]

I got a high on my ovulation tests! Yay! CD 16 and in line with my apps so I’m pretty happy about that. I also felt some CM today so I’m glad they seem to be aligning so I know what I’m looking out for! I know it can change month to month but it’s given me some hope!

This probably isn’t interesting to most people, sorry

That is exciting!!!

 

[Grigiogirls]

Thanks @Louk, that's interesting. I've actually not had my vaccine yet, I'm ashamed to admit it and I feel so guilty but I just don't want to mess with my periods. They're already extremely heavy and painful. I know someone who missed 3 periods after the vaccine and that's not what I want when I'm already on cycle 10 of TTC.

I missed a period after my second shot which brought so much false hope!

 

[cecedoon]

Got it now thank you!

 

[Louk]

Doesn’t make you sound like a bitch at all!🤍

to be honest, when a patient comes in and announces they are pregnant, I stab it angrily into their medical history notes

period arrived today premom seems to get it bang on each month… I’m going to use their predictions for ovulation I think.

I’m out until autumn/winter now anyway as my bf works away. I’ve got myself a glass of Prosecco!

That sucks, I was shocked when I once read that you only have 12 chances to get pregnant each year you don't think of it like that but it's true!

 

[cecedoon]

same here, the pill is horrific! Great that you’ve had time off so you know your cycle there!

I don’t know it’s it’s true about the DTD every day all the time can be bad for sperm count - I did read a few things and I think they encourage frequent but (I’m not sure if this so true, but thought I would mention it for someone to confirm/deny/correct!)ejaculation every day can reduce the sperm count. A bit like the opposite of when men don’t ejaculate for ages sperm can be damaged etc. — I don’t want that to be alarming or anything!! I think every day over a short time is fine but if it was a for a long time perhaps.

I agree that the knowledge of ovulation can be a bit of a tricky thing to be able to ‘perform on demand’ too!

I think it’s recommended every second or third day for that reason. A friend of mine got pregnant successfully twice her first cycle each time by DTD every second day for a month. Myself & my husband work opposite schedules so that’s pretty impossible for us right now but gonna give it a go next cycle & see how we get on. I’m knackered at the thought

 

[Pumpkin Spice]

Has anybody ever found out they’re pregnant but had no symptoms at all?

With my first (and only) pregnancy 10 years ago: I had the usual cramps and bloat as if my period was going to start but it never did. I didn't even think to take a test until I was a week late.

 

[Mel17]

Yeah that’s correct, if you’re using the purple clearblue it will stay on there for 48 hours then go blank until you first test next cycle and you can use the same holder again.

The pink clearblue ones you still don’t need to test now until next cycle too but you don’t need to keep the holder.

Thank you I did think this i just wanted to double check! I have the purple one. I still can’t believe I got my static smiley so early on x

 

[calmyourritas]

Love Ruairi and Clementine! Lovely names

 

[Honeybeetea]

so after I took the frer, I looked back at the pictures and I thought I could see a vvvfl but I don’t think it had colour. I took another frer out of its wrapper and lo and behold it had a grey line already on it. My husband could see the line in the pic too so I knew I wasn’t going mad.

Anyway, we went out for lunch and stopped to see if we could get more frers for me to test again tomorrow however they only had CB 6 days earlier ones which I didn’t want to get because I know blue dye isn’t great but I got it anyway.

Got home and thought might as well do a cheapy strip test (addict) and thought i could see a faint line so did another and the blue dye test and …

Spoiler: Trigger warning, pregnancy test

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What do you guys think? Be brutal! I can def see a very faint line on all 3 but I don’t know. I am either 11dpo or 9dpo, 2 apps telling me 2 different things. I am scared they could all be indents but surely on 3 separate tests that is unlikely? I am too scared to think it is real, I’m in total shock at the prospect. I don’t know if I should believe it or not. I just feel numb because I think I’m too afraid to feel happy just in case. I will of course test again tomorrow.

Ps: they are super yellow because the pregnacare makes my pee fluorescent

Oh my!! Yes I can deffo see a line on all three!! Please keep us updated! I so hope this is it for you! Sending love and positive vibes 🤍

PS the pregnacare luminous pee never fails to shock me every time I see it

 

[calmyourritas]

Have been thinking about you, I hope you had a some what relaxing day. Sending you a big hug

 

[Pastabeilbys]

I’m so sorry to read this. I too had my first miscarriage late last year and my second 6 weeks ago so I do understand your devastation and fear about the next time (hoping there will be a next time for us both).

I really hope your physical recovery is smooth, if nothing else

its so hard isnt it. My hubby is happy to try again or not at all. He Says its up to me, but think is sick of seeing me blame myself! Hope you are ok, it really does ls help to share doesnt it xx

 

[annabananaw10]

I tell myself I’m testing because I need to know if I can start taking painkillers for my period/drink alcohol at my Hen do this weekend

I’m now 11-12DPO and had a sleepless night which is always a sign AF is 2-3 days away so I’ve already accepted that and I just want to get it over done with since I know with my endo it will be a horror show!

 

[fishsticks]

I would deffo go in having fun! Have sex frequently and keep an eye on ovulation signals from your body to see when you might be fertile. The first time I fell pregnant I didn’t use OPK’s and it was fine. I only did this time as I was off birth control and i was hoping to check my body was doing as it should.
Don’t take what the apps say as gospel - follow your body, chart your CM (when it gets thinner slippery etc it’s more fertile) and good luck!

Thanks so much! Yeah, that is very much our plan. I don't want it to become a chore. I feel like you can get so hung up on what the 'medical' internet says! (Thanks Dr Google.....!) So many seemed to recommend the ov tests, but I just didn't even think about it at the time.

Yes - definitely trying to pay more attention to my CM.. I had no idea it was so important until now. The things they don't tell you in sex ed, hey? haha!!

 

[Spencerskates]

I’ve got a romantic weekend away Friday/Saturday and I’m just hoping it’s ovulation time Currently day 13, CB was a flashing smiley this morning, but the cheapies are still looking low. Usually ovulate between CD 12 and 17, just hoping I don’t get a peak tomorrow because we won’t have time to have sex before Friday.

 

[Motherofpugs]

Hey ladies, so I’ve taken 2 FRER and one CB ‘6 days early’ in the last 24 hours (I’m 12dpo) and all 3 are showing faint lines. What are the odds they’re all indent/evap lines? I’m only testing early as I’m meeting a friend I haven’t seen in a year at the weekend and wanted to double check should I have a drink or not! Now I’m second guessing one minute, and super hopeful the next! I’d post pics but I don’t know how to do the spoiler warning.

Probably don’t have that drink congrats!

 

[fishsticks]

I can relate to this, my BMI is higher than it "should" be and I carry weight round my stomach the most. Have you ever had any tests done around potential hormone inbalances?

@Celeste no I haven't, but I think if I have a chemical again I will definitely push to have tests for it.

I can also relate to having weight struggles, and since we started TTC I’ve gained more just through emotional eating. I am in the overweight BMI range too.

I think I read that they advise you to try and be a healthy weight when TTC because estrogen is stored in fat so the more fat you have, the more likely a hormonal imbalance is.

I’m going to make a conscious effort to lose some weight this month so hopefully that will help.

@JLXRD i think it's so difficult. Ive put in around a stone since March last year and it's 100% due to lockdown etc. I used to go to the gym 3 times a week, and yes I could've done home workouts, but i got out of the habit and here we are! Doesn't help I'm only 5'2"

Yes, I think it's definitely to do with the estrogen! I'm trying to lose some too. We got this

I posted on here last week thinking I could be pregnant. I am pregnant but I don’t think it’s going to stick I’m having the worst stomach pains . I’ve had a miscarriage before and the pains are exactly the same. I thought about calling Epu but I had such a terrible experience the last time I was there. I haven’t told anyone not even my oh because he’s been working away.

So sorry you're going through this. When I got stomach cramps, I checked my CM... It told me what I knew in my heart and unfortunately I had a chemical.

I would contact the EPU. Its not something we have where I live, but I wish we did. I know it's difficult, but please don't let one bad experience dictate your welfare.

Half a stone is amazing @Celeste!! It's the best way to maintain healthily too.

I'm pretty sure after coming off the mini pill in December it's contributed to weight gain.

 

[JLXRD]

I feel like this!I think I’m 9dpo too! Which is very early days! I’m sure it takes Atleast 6-11 days for baby to actually implant so this may not have even happened yet. 2WW is awful xx

It really is, this is my first one so I’m dreading having to do this multiple times. It’s so hard not to think about it all the time

everyone on this thread who has done multiple 2wws, you are super strong ladies, it’s so much tougher than I imagined

 

[Sunshinegal]

So funny you just starting talking about the vaccine and cycle changes as I was just coming on to this thread to ask about it...

Ive had both vaccinations and normally cycles are very regular, my last cycle was abnormal and I felt I ovulated later and then my period was late. My cycle was about 35 days I think and normally it’s 28-29 days. I’m hoping it was a one off I’ll find it really difficult if my cycles start becoming very irregular.

As for baby showers, I’m so with you! I’ve got one next week and my anxiety is through the roof as I know conversation will turn to me, when will I have a baby, why haven’t I got a baby yet etch. I just want to cancel. It’s not a close friend either. I don’t mind talking about it with my close friends, not ex colleagues

Oh god that's worried me. I hope it's just a short term thing that will stress me out a lot did the cycles go funny straight away after the first vaccine? What one did you have? I had Pfizer x

I have only just started TTC but have been married for just over 1.5 years and was shocked by how many people think it’s acceptable to ask when we were having children. I pointed out to some people how inappropriate of a question that is, I’ve directly said what if we were trying to conceive and hadn’t been able to yet?

It’s so so thoughtless, I’m sorry if you ladies have to deal with that question. Tell them it’s none of their business, and that when you are having a baby, you will be sure to let them know but until then it’s not up for discussion!

It is rude. The last couple of times someone has asked I have said 'we have been trying for a long time now and it's not happening, currently having tests' that shut them up. Then they feel uncomfortable. But so they should.
I'm not usually all open for people knowing but the question really annoys me. What if I'd just had a miscarriage, or been told I couldn't have children?! Plus not all women want children.

And men are never really asked about babies constantly like women are either. That annoys me too

 

[JLXRD]

Hi everyone, I didn’t do OPK last month I decided to lay off it but sure my period came a flipping week early. I was on a 38 day cycle since coming off the pill but this month was 29 days. Annoyed I didn’t track ovulation now! Going to start again this month. Wishing everyone luck & baby dust !

Oh edited to ask - is the clearblue tests worth it? I’ve the easy at home sticks. Just got the hang of them but are clearblue better? They are dear so do you get a months worth in the box?

I used both and they lined up for me. As I was my first cycle off the pill though I got 12(!) days of the flashing face before I got my static so it was bloody expensive but if your cycle is getting shorter, you could just buy one packet or buy the 20 pack off Amazon and it will probably last you 2 cycles.

The good thing with the CB digi is the flashing faces to let you know ovulation is near, if you have a gradual LH surge and therefore get a bit of warning before your peak to DTD, i probs wouldn’t bother and would stick with easy at home.

I will be continuing with them next cycle (though hoping I don’t need to of course!) as I have had a rapid surge this month which was gone within 1 day so will be useful to have the flashing face before hand for warning if my cycle now gets shorter - if you’re the same I would say they are worth it x