TTC #3

[noseynopinions]

@calmyourritas I'm so sorry to hear, sending you so much love and cuddles x

 

[Mel17]

Thanks everyone! I will keep everyone updated really hoping this could be something this month! My app has been completely wrong for predicting ov, sorry for all the spelling mistakes re previous post! Way too early when I posted that hope everyone is okay.

 

[Honeybeetea]

Thank you, that’s helped and I have chilled out a bit now since this morning thankfully. My husband thinks I’m being a bit crazy with all the worrying but he hasn’t read up so much and isn’t so aware of how often things don’t work out.

I know I need to be calmer. I keep saying to myself that right now I am pregnant and if I’m not going to stay pregnant then there is nothing I can do to change that no matter what dpo I am, but it’s just so hard

Sending lots of sticky baby dust to you 🤍 It’s only natural to worry when it’s what you’ve longed for so much and spent however long working hard for it! You’ve got this and I’ve got everything crossed for you xx

 

[Rxt156]

5+1 lol, so so early still. Thanks ladies. Xxxx

Me too

 

[calmyourritas]

Hello everyone, I’m wondering if you guys can help me?! I took a pregnancy test last night and got what I thought was a very faint line (blue one) so I thought I would do another using a pink dye test today after reading on here. Can you let me know if these are faint lines or not?! I’m new to all of this so not been in this situation before!

I can definitely see lines! Get a digital if you can x

5dpo today and just feel like I know I’m not going to be pregnant this month. The way I have both previous cycles.

Do you guys get this? I’m only on cycle 3 ttc but I just keep having the feeling it’s not going to happen for us. I don’t know if I’m just not allowing myself hope because I don’t want to feel the disappointment, but then I also have a weird worry about pessimism affecting my chances due to stress or something.

Anyone else have a continuous sense of doom? Did anyone have it but go on to conceive? I know I’m not psychic haha, but also I just don’t feel it’s normal to be this pessimistic

I am exactly the same. You don’t want to feel hopeful because then the disappointment is even worse. I have all my fingers crossed for you

 

[instagramloverinlondon]

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.

Hey lovely, not trying to get your hopes up but apparently it doesn't change on CB digital until you're 5 weeks so please don't give up hope yet. Xxx

 

[fishsticks]

I’m in a similar position to you although haven’t tested yet implantation

Ahh keep us updated! Kinda wish I hadn't tested now. I've got symptoms and obvs getting my hopes up, but not sure if the headaches and nausea are just nerves.

Hoping AF stays away for us all!

 

[fishsticks]

Sooo, I think my cycles have now settled back to what they were before I had my son.. 40 days after my MC in jan they have been 28,33,39 and I’m not on CD 33 still no AF but done a test tonight and BFN do you think these cycles are anything to worry about? Just with how irregular they have been since my MC xxx

It's possibly your body just re-adjusting. I remember reading somewhere it can take a few months for your cycle to find it's rhythm again due to all the hormonal changes, etc. Hang on in there xx

 

[Clojo92]

The whole process takes a frustrating amount of time - we are 14 months getting to this point, and there have been times where I thought I was going to lose my mind over the waiting!

I didn't have many side affects other than feeling more emotional / hormonal than I already was! Beyond that, I had some bloating and night sweats - but I cant say for certain if it was the Letrozole or the Gonasi that was causing this.

The latest drugs I am on are the ones that will be used as part of our IVF cycle, and I am finding them harder going than the Letrozole I must admit....

Yes thwait to be seen and get started was pretty awful! I’m still impatient but less so now I know I’m actually being seen, it’s just treatment takes forever

IVF is pretty tough so sending you lots of love! You can do this

 

[Sallycinnamon_]

Ahh keep us updated! Kinda wish I hadn't tested now. I've got symptoms and obvs getting my hopes up, but not sure if the headaches and nausea are just nerves.

Hoping AF stays away for us all!

Not out until af shows hun xx

 

[calmyourritas]

Hello, I didn't think I'd be back so soon but here I am.

TW for the below.

So last Friday I got my first positive followed by a digital positive on Saturday. We were elated, obviously. I had ridiculously sore boobs, nausea and mild cramping but nothing major.

Yesterday I just knew something wasn't right. Had a very very small amount of blood in CM,but the cramping intensified. This morning took a test and it came back negative and now I'm bleeding.

I'm absolutely devastated and can't stop crying. I know it was very early, but it's still heartbreaking. We've decided we're going to try again straight away, but not track ovulation or anything. Don't want to get my hopes up again. What will be will be I guess! (even though I hate that saying!!)

Hope everyone is doing okay x

Hi darling I am so so sorry to hear this. It is the most heart breaking thing. Sending you so much love and feel free to rant/cry here anytime 🤍🤍

 

[JLXRD]

Ive been thinking about you all day, I hope you’re holding up best you can

You could ring your local hospitals early pregnancy unit and they might be able to offer some advice/ offer to give you a quick check over and test your hormone levels. but obviously it’s a totally personal decision wether you do that or not

Thank you lovely I am considering calling my gp for advice if things don’t progress in the next few days. I don’t want to have to be in this limbo any longer than I have to.

 

[CNK]

I’ve been taking Clear Blue Ovulation tests for 5 months. I’d get highs and then the peak. But then a week or so after my peak I get sharp pains in my lower abdomen that I’m wondering is that actually me ovulating? If the Clear Blue detect a peak LH surge, does that necessarily mean I ovulate within 24-48 hours? Wondering whether I ovulate much later. It’s all so hard to understand I guess I thought CB detect ovulation but it might not be as simple as that?

I just used the smiley faces ones first time this month, did one the day I was due to ovulate according to the app and it was neg and did one the next day and got the smiley face, so defo recommend those ones

 

[Mel17]

I really wouldn’t worry, your pre ov temps could be 35.8 and then this would be a big rise! You may also have a gradual rise so it will rise a little each day or in little spurts so I’d keep going and see if it keeps going up.

One temp in isolation won’t mean much, you need to do it before ovulation really for it to confirm if you have ovulated.

Keep temping if you can as once you build it up over a few weeks it can be really helpful, I know it’s more difficult if you have different waking times though x

Thanks so much for replying. It’s put me at ease knowing that. I have tried temping in the past but found it difficult as my little boy is up and down through night for toilet etc! But I decided to do it this morning as had no interruptions of sleep apart from 1 toilet run at around 2am.
I will see if I can do this and keep it going and get a bigger picture.

how many dpo would you say I am if I had my smiley on Monday ? I wasn’t sure If you counted the day after the smiley as 1dpo which would make today 3dpo?
Thank you!

Thanks so much for replying. It’s put me at ease knowing that. I have tried temping in the past but found it difficult as my little boy is up and down through night for toilet etc! But I decided to do it this morning as had no interruptions of sleep apart from 1 toilet run at around 2am.
I will see if I can do this and keep it going and get a bigger picture.

how many dpo would you say I am if I had my smiley on Monday ? I wasn’t sure If you counted the day after the smiley as 1dpo which would make today 3dpo?
Thank you!

Sorry 2dpo!

 

[kit359]

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

yes I had absolutely no symptoms until around 11 weeks and still don’t really have that many at 15 weeks. A lot of people would say it’s lucky but it’s actually incredibly anxiety inducing.

 

[Marymoo13]

@JLXRD i am so sorry. sending you lots of love

remember to take as much time off work as you need. Be kind to yourself

 

[calmyourritas]

Hello I’m new to this thread and not read it from the start yet (going to go back and read them next) but I’m just wondering whether the early tests can be done 5 days before your period is due? We’ve been trying for a while now (the last 6 months solidly, just going with the flow for about 18 months before) and my ovulation tests have never given a positive until I switched to new ones this month when I got (what looked to me) a positive so we went for it twice for the first two days then I had to be away for a hen do at the weekend so did it again when I got back three days later. I don’t know why but I already just “feel” pregnant. I’ve got my hopes up before and my period has arrived, didn’t want to take an early test before cause I knew how disappointed I was when my period came and I guess I was kind of burying my head in the sand, if that makes any sense but I’m so sure this month is the month! Might sound crazy but I literally am counting the days until I can take a test this time. Thanks in advance for your advice!

Previously I took a test (one of the FRER ones) 4 days before my period was due and it was positive. Got positives on clear blue the same day. Good luck xxx

P.S it’s definitely worth reading the threads back, lots of good advice

 

[instagramloverinlondon]

I don’t know what is happening this month. I’m having a weird, very light AF with no cramps. It was essentially just light spotting and now has only got a little heavier but still no where near what I would normally have and only brown not red blood (sorry if TMI). I’m not complaining but it’s so out of the ordinary for me as I normally get a lot of pain. I have had the big temp drop so pretty certain it is AF but it’s just weird. Maybe it’s because I had the vaccine this month or something.

It’s so weird how normally I’d be so happy to have a lighter period but when you’re TTC it’s like every little thing could be a sign of something being wrong so you just overthink so much

I spotted for 6 days before my period started last month. The docs are saying there's no connection with the jab but there is a possibility im sure. You could do a test to be sure?

 

[Sunshinegal]

Hey ladies. Took a break from the thread over the weekend and come back to see there’s a new one! Tried to catch up but it’s difficult Hoping you’re all doing well.
We’ve decided to ‘stop trying’ for the next while and if it happens it happens. Think I will struggle with that but know it’s for the best. Anyway I just wanted to say I’ve been thinking of all of you

@JLXRD so glad to see you got your positive ovulation result! Keeping everything crossed for you!

Ah I keep thinking of doing this. I don't know if I could handle it but I think I should try too. X

 

[JLXRD]

Had my second scan today and no sign of ovulation. The nurse was pretty disappointed too. So now we are wondering whether I have been ovulating. Feel so down about it all, it seems to be one thing after the other. I just feel like it’s not meant to be so why even bother anymore.

Sorry to hear that you’re feeling so down. I don’t know your history but there’s so much they can do and things that could help you ovulate, don’t give up hope xx