TTC #3

[instagramloverinlondon]

Took the early test and definitely negative. Does this mean I am out this month or could things still change between now and Sunday? I’m assuming I’m out as the packet says they’re 99% accurate 4 days before AF.

Definitely not out yet. Depends on when you ovulated too. I only ovulated 8 days ago (first cycle after MC) and am due AF on sat but can't see how that's long enough to show on a test just yet. Dont worry just yet. You've got a few days yet. Do you feel anything?

 

[Sallycinnamon_]

Wishing you all the best and please let us know on Monday if you can. I can’t imagine how you’re feeling with that hanging over you all weekend! Sending lots of love and positive energy

Thank you

 

[cecedoon]

I can see a faint line on both, looks positive to me

 

[Vivian124]

Fan on
Windows open ( sorry neighbours )
Curtains closed
Clothes off
Towel from the freezer

Determined to keep going through the heat

Towel??

 

[Louk]

6dpo and have started the symptom spotting , I swear up until about 6/7dpo I am chilled and then I suddenly go nuts and analysing every tiny thing.

The only difference I’m noticing this month is that my boobs are not hurting, which is nice because I seem to use this as the main thing to convince myself I might be pregnant the last 2 months. But now I’m like omg my boobs aren’t hurting …I must be pregnant.

Basically whatever happens, I will convince myself I might be pregnant whilst deep down knowing I’m not and thinking I never will be. All the emotions.

Today my husband was a major asshole who doesn't have the right to breathe (noisily) so I'm taking that as a sign I'm NOT pregnant

CD14 and still no smiley faces on my OPKs. I convince myself everytime that a flashy smiley will come up and it’s just that annoying bloody circle. Previously had my peak by now so I don’t know what’s going on

hope you’re all okay! 🤍

I'm day 15 and was shocked when I ovulated on day 8, the day I started testing!!! Hope you haven't missed out too! We only DTD once on day 8, hubby had an exam and I had a cough, so really no hope for us this month and I'm seriously considering giving up, I think I have one more month to go before I'm giving birth aged 43

 

[Dramabyname]

Hi guys.

My HSG confirmed my left tube is completely blocked. Assuming it’s from my surgery I had to remove a cyst last year. So I’m now starting Letrozole for 3 cycles, if no luck then on to ICSI or IVF. Burst into tears in the room, even though I expected this news it was still a shock to hear it. I feel like such a failure! Feel like I’m letting my husband down a lot.

hope everyone is ok x

You’re absolutely not a failure, this does not define you and you’re husband will not be thinking this either.

AF is 16 days late now, I had a blood test and that came back negative so not sure what’s going on right now.
I have had cysts on my overies in the past so the doctor has booked me in for a scan and a blood test to rule anything out. I feel like I can’t move forward or plan anything right now. Such a shame as I really thought I was pregnant for a while there.

 

[Barbie2020]

Hi everyone?

what is the earliest you would take a pregnancy test or should I just wait until AF is due? I want to be disappointed as soon as possible and get it over with.

 

[Sallycinnamon_]

Argh me too. My Melons are ginormous and my nips need to be free bcus I can't stand them being in a bra or against any material. I've had back ache, cramping, my sinuses are all funky. I think I'm around 8dpo but didn't test. Not sure I can hold off peeing on a stick for much longer.

Eek hope these are good signs

 

[JLXRD]

I’m good thank you @fishsticks - mostly just tired. I’ve got some worries which I’ve popped in a spoiler box as they are around test progression and I don’t want to trigger anyone who may have had the same. I’m keeping my fingers tightly crossed that I’m worrying for no reason and everything will be fine

Spoiler: Test progression ramble

I am still having some big worries around test progression which I’m hoping will go away. I keep telling myself I’m still only 15dpo so the fact I’m not getting dye stealers yet doesn’t mean something is wrong. Internet cheapies we’re getting darker each day but today’s test looks slightly lighter than yesterday’s.

Also on Monday I tested positive on CB weeks indicator and it said 1-2 weeks, redid it yesterday morning and it still says 1-2 which obviously put panic into me. Though that day would literally be the day of 2 weeks so maybe I shouldn’t expect it to say 2-3 yet? IDK but if the same happens to any of you ladies I would advise you not to google it

 

[Spencerskates]

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!

 

[Lola UK]

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

 

[Louk]

Sending you lots of love!

I decided my wedding anniversary (also last week) was the best time to take a test after AF didn’t show (I’m not regular in the slightest so don’t know why I got my hopes up) BFN, was such a kick in the teeth as I thought it would be a nice present for my hubby.

I always think this around celebrations and then it's extra disappointing. I want to wrap up the box and give it to him. I can't remember where I saw it but there was a video online, I think it was a spoof where the girl put the test in a cake and the guy went crazy that she'd peed on it and would have let him eat it. It's a bit obvious and crap acting but it might lighten the mood a bit

 

[Louk]

Thanks everyone for your replies! I got a digital test and it says pregnant 1-2 weeks although the date of my last period was beginning of June! I’m in shock to be honest! Thank you again

Congratulations ooooh, I'm so excited!!!

 

[begaphobia]

Hey, hope everyone's okay!

Has anyone had their first bfp after 12dpo? I'm assuming it's a. no for me this month. All my weird symptoms have gone, but trying to remain hopeful!

Hi fish sticks. Yes I had a faint line that you could easily see at 12 dpo. It was a negative at 11dpo. Fingers crossed for you x

 

[grumpycat]

So much for 'it's almost 100% certain if you have unprotected sex you'll get pregnant'! Yeah... okay then! I'm 27 and unfortunately so very naive about ttc that I've definitely been sucked into the scientific hole haha.

My husband is more than happy to do the deed every day, I'm not sure he ever has a tired day. I think he'd be very turned off if I was demanding sex bcus of ovulation though. He's been very laid back about it which I'm liking so far.

I came off the mini-pill in December, so been off it approx 6 months or so. As a side note, I would never voluntarily go back on the pill. I didn't realise how psychotic it made my moods. We've used condoms since then, so going back to 'unprotected' was a bit of a shock.

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!

 

[JLXRD]

Hi hun thanks for replying. I'm about 13/14 days post ov.... on Cycle Day 28 of a 34 or 35 day cycle. X

Ah okay, you are still early, even an early result test isn’t recommended until 5 days before the day your period is due. Give it a few more days. I know it’s hard not to test early but you can’t trust a negative at this point anyway x

 

[noseynopinions]

Looks good to me, have you any other body signs? This is why I use the clearblue as its definitive. I couldn't get on with those OPKs.

Clearblue is so expensive I have cramps and a weird tight feeling, like I've done a big ab workout. Also very fatigued x

 

[Sandydan]

Hello
Has anyone taken clomid/know anyone that has?

 

[Spencerskates]

I’m due to be having my second COVID vaccine tomorrow and I’m really weary. I think I’ll have ovulated either yesterday or Thursday, and for the first time in possibly a year, I actually feel like we had a good amount of sex around the right time, so I’m trying to do everything possible to increase my chances.

What would you do about the vaccine? I’m not under any fertility clinic to ask for advice, and obviously I’d have no chance of speaking to my GP today with it being Sunday.

 

[JLXRD]

Three flashing smileys... When does the solid one arrive other opks not budging either. So worried I'm not going to ovulate this cycle.

I had 13 days of flashing my first month and 9 the next and I still ovulated and got my solid face! Keep testing, I know it’s frustrating but the average is 3-6 days of flashing. Keep going