TTC #3

[Louk]

I used quite a lot I think, did you use the syringe thing? As I put the most amount you could in the syringe

The cup thing I just felt like I may as well try, it can’t really do any harm @Louk mentioning it earlier in the thread is what pushed me to try it!

Oh God, what have I started I didn't even take my own advice this month either!!! Please Google the cup thing ladies, I know one source used preseed IN, or around the edge of the cup , so I guess I'm off shopping on the internet. Sadly I'm staying with my ultra religious MIL, I seriously hope the packaging is discreet

 

[begaphobia]

Spoiler: TW Miscarriage/feeling sorry for myself

The ‘anniversary’ of my miscarriage is this week and I’m finding it really tough. It will be 3 years since it happened and I can’t help but think about the fact I’d have a toddler running around. Still no bump or baby though.
I hope all of you lovely ladies are still holding strong

Hope you’re ok, I can’t imagine how you’re feeling. Sending positive thoughts to you.

 

[JLXRD]

I used preseed last cycle and didn't get a sniff of a fertilised egg. I don't know whether I used too much even though I followed the instructions! Or maybe my body was just sorting itself out after June.

Interesting about the cup though! I'm going to try that this cycle. Willing to try anything

I used quite a lot I think, did you use the syringe thing? As I put the most amount you could in the syringe

The cup thing I just felt like I may as well try, it can’t really do any harm @Louk mentioning it earlier in the thread is what pushed me to try it!

 

[Niamhm]

Hello my lovely ladies 🤍 I am joining you back on this thread. As some of you might know I got my positive test at the start of April... I’m so desperately sad to write this here but

Spoiler: Trigger warning - MC

unfortunately we found out at the 12 week scan this week that I’d had a missed miscarriage. Our baby had stopped growing at around 8 weeks and no longer had a heartbeat. I’m still in shock really at how that can happen and you don’t even know.

Anyway, I am back. Absolutely terrified to get back on this journey if I’m completely honest. Will be waiting around the next few weeks for my first post MC period - not sure how long that’ll take and then I don’t think I’ll track ovulation for a few months as I was getting obsessed before. Just going to go with the flow.

Hope you’re all doing okay 🤍

I'm so sorry for your loss hope you're okay and have support x

 

[JLXRD]

How long are you meant to get flashing smileys for?xxx

I think the average is under 6, but last month I had 13 as I didn’t ovulate until CD32. This is only my second cycle off the pill though so I’m hoping it will be a bit sooner and regulate a bit I didn’t get flashing last cycle until CD19 but I got it CD10 this time so yeah just hoping it’s in the next few days xx

 

[Sallycinnamon_]

Hey,

Is it possible to get a very very very very very faint positive 8DPO?

I know first response are known for their indent lines, and I can’t decide if it’s a very early positive or if I’m just seeing what I wanna see.

I’m going to wait a few more days and test again but I just wondered what your experiences were x

Hey it’s entirely possible. Implantation can happen from 6dpo onwards. It would be very faint though. Retest every 2 days. Good luck!

 

[Lola UK]

I think I need to start tracking properly, I feel very lost with my cycle ive been reading your replies @grumpycat they are so helpful, thank you! I feel like you’re a fountain of knowledge!

according to Flo I ovulated tues/weds and managed to DTD over this time so But I haven’t had a lot of CM and weirdly my boobs have started getting sore which is a week earlier than normal, they normally start hurting a week before my period, so I feel like AF is coming early this month!!

My partner works away most of the spring/summer so this month was out last proper shot for a while. I think in the autumn/winter I’ll buy the CB digi and start monitoring it properly so I know what’s happening.

 

[Marymoo13]

Slightly off topic, but has anyone suffered with hormonal/cystic acne? My skin is perfect on my cheeks/nose/forehead but really breaks out around my chin and jaw.

If so, have you found any solutions? Either diet wise or products?

I’ve had a couple of products prescribed but I feel like the doctors aren’t taking me seriously. It’s so hard to find active products that actually work but are safe while TTC!

ive never suffered bad enough to need proper medical help with it but I do get awful breakouts around AF and like you it’s mostly my chin and jaw that take the brunt of it. I found that eating less dairy really helped clear up my skin - I did find it hard because I love everything creamy/cheesy meal related and chocolate/ice cream for pudding. I found that even just limiting my dairy each day helped to reduce the amount of spots/ intensity of the spots I did get

 

[JLXRD]

I’m still getting Low ovulation tests! Does it go, low, medium, high… or just straight from low to high. Im apparently in my fertile week, had some watery CM today so was sure it would pick something up on the stick!
Im worried I’m not ovulating the pink line is getting darker, just hasn’t hit a peak yet?

I was getting low even on the same day I later got a positive however it was slightly higher. I’ve popped a pic below. Keep testing!

 

[annabananaw10]

I did a test this morning, purely to start ruling it out so I can drink and I got a squinty second line?! And I got pale pink spotting?! I’m 11DPO

 

[CNK]

Thank you for all the lovely messages You’re such a kind group of ladies, I hope you all get your positives soon.


I think it’s only just started to sink in for me, I am only going to really count it as properly real from Thursday I think as that way even if I ovulated later than I thought, my period will be late but either way I would normally have started spotting by now and I haven’t so I am taking that as a good sign.

I did do a few things differently this cycle but I don’t know if they helped or if I was just lucky this cycle.

Congratulations! Must be the best feeling in the world! Please tell us all what you did differently x

 

[Mel17]

I think the average is under 6, but last month I had 13 as I didn’t ovulate until CD32. This is only my second cycle off the pill though so I’m hoping it will be a bit sooner and regulate a bit I didn’t get flashing last cycle until CD19 but I got it CD10 this time so yeah just hoping it’s in the next few days xx

Thank you! I find it bizarre how basically no cycle is the same! So confusing! My cycle is 35-37 days so I think I ov around CD 19ish we shall see! Goodluck with your journey

 

[grumpycat]

I'm going to sound so naive saying this, but I've never taken a pregnancy test as I've never needed to! I've seen so many comments about not testing at xdpo, etc. due to false negatives/positives. I have no idea how many dpo I am as not tested, but AF is due 13th June. Is it best to stick to the general rule of not testing before your expected AF or is it okay to test before? So much conflicting information! thanks

i personally never tested until the day before my period or after. To me, I wouldn’t want to know any earlier incase it was a chemical pregnancy, but they say you could test 14days after ovulation as it technically can show up.
It’s definitely personal preference and depends if you would get obsessive over chasing lines and how you would feel if it was a chemical pregnancy (or a very early MC)

 

[Vivian124]

Go with the test. My cycles are thenormal 28 days and i used get the static face on day 8, literally 3 days after period ending!!

 

[moggie96]

i understand how upsetting that must be to hear. it took me a long time to appreciate that not all of my friends are at the same place in life as me and therefore are making very different choices when it comes to children.
it takes a lot of self awareness and self love to be able to support somebody who is making the opposite choices from yourself but if you truly value the friendship I’m sure you will get there

Thanks so much for your lovely reply. I know it was the right decision for her, it just hurts.

I’m currently in my 2WW about 3/4 dpo - I hope everyone’s waiting time is going quickly!

 

[Honeybeetea]

After my first Pfizer I had a really long and heavy AF to the point I was given norethisterone by the doctor to stop it. Had a normal period the cycle after and then I had my second dose whilst on my period and so far cycle seems as normal and gearing up for AF (unfortunately) can’t say for sure it was the vaccine but a strange coincidence if not!

 

[Lola UK]

Sending you so much love.

I still have the photos of our positive pregnancy tests. Some days I like to look back and remember that it did actually happen and it gives me some hope that we can conceive again. I hope it might bring you some hope too eventually.

Cry as much as you want. Cry until you can't anymore. You're human and your feelings are so valid as are your husbands.

I hope you're not in too much pain. Thinking of you x

so sorry to hear this, sending love and hugs. Take all the time you need 🤍🤍🤍

 

[calmyourritas]

Hey guys I have posted on here before been trying for quite a few months now. I think I maybe pregnant I’m a week late but just so scared to test. I have 2 girls already and was exactly the same when pregnant with my youngest. My previous pregnancies I have had early symptoms of extreme exhaustion, nausea, headache and hunger but nothing like that yet. I have however been getting the worse stomach cramps so quite concerned I keep expecting my period to turn up that’s why I’m so nervous to take a test.

Got my fingers crossed for you xxx

 

[Kaybethkay]

CD14 and normally my opks are high by now but they’re still low. Feel like all the baby dancing I’ve done the last few days has been a waste of time

 

[Honeybeetea]

oh @JLXRD I am so so sorry Sending you so much love. Remember to try and be kind to yourself and give yourself time to heal and breathe.

Thinking of you - we're always here on the other side of the internet if and when you want us xx