TTC #4

[DiscoBiscuit]

I tested this morning at either 12 or 13 dpo (I usually get a 2 day peak on ovulation tests then it vanishes to nothing. I ran out of tests on my first day's peak so not sure if this was the case this time.)

I could have sworn I saw a faint something, but when I came back to it after battling with my child to get ready for school, it looks pretty blank

The only possible symptoms I've had could point to being pregnant or my period coming, so I'm not really sure what's going off.

I'll test again tomorrow

 

[Clojo92]

Congratulations @Clojo92

September is proving to be very lucky so far

Thank you! 🤍

 

[Sallycinnamon_]

I tested this morning at either 12 or 13 dpo (I usually get a 2 day peak on ovulation tests then it vanishes to nothing. I ran out of tests on my first day's peak so not sure if this was the case this time.)

I could have sworn I saw a faint something, but when I came back to it after battling with my child to get ready for school, it looks pretty blank

The only possible symptoms I've had could point to being pregnant or my period coming, so I'm not really sure what's going off.

I'll test again tomorrow

Good luck

 

[Clojo92]

Sorry also want to say - I tested 9DPO and it was negative. Like, BFN, no fair line, nothing. I tested yesterday at 15DPO as per my clinic instructed, so was definitely still expecting a negative test.

 

[Kaybethkay]

10dpo and tested again with a bfn. Still 4 days away from expected af but not feeling hopeful :/

 

[Heyguysswipeup]

7dpo and I’m getting my usual PMS acne so think I’m out this month. It’s only our first month of properly trying but I feel like it’s consumed my life already I really feel for you all who have been going through this for much longer and am sorry if my moaning seems silly as it’s only early days trying.. but I don’t know how I will be able to deal continuing to try if I’m going to be this obsessive over everything l!

10dpo and tested again with a bfn. Still 4 days away from expected af but not feeling hopeful :/

There’s still time! Big hugs xx

 

[MrsWolf]

7dpo and I’m getting my usual PMS acne so think I’m out this month. It’s only our first month of properly trying but I feel like it’s consumed my life already I really feel for you all who have been going through this for much longer and am sorry if my moaning seems silly as it’s only early days trying.. but I don’t know how I will be able to deal continuing to try if I’m going to be this obsessive over everything l!


There’s still time! Big hugs xx

Don’t apologise for feeling how you feel! It’s not silly, your feelings are completely valid.
It is an unbelievably stressful time, more than anyone can understand until you experience it and it completely consumes all thoughts. But we are all here for you, so vent away as much as you need! Xx

 

[DiscoBiscuit]

Is there a shortage of First Response tests? I've been to 3 different shops this morning and none of them had any. I ended buying Clearblue, which I don't like. Anyway, I've done one of those and a cheap Internet one, and they both seem to be negative.

I've been tracking everything on 2 apps. One says I'm due on today, the other one says tomorrow.

I've no real symptoms at the moment. I think I've been having an odd taste in my mouth, but then I wonder if I'm imagining it because I want it to be there. I had some mild cramping on 10 or 11 dpo, and the tiniest amount of pinkish discharge, but nothing else.

So I think it could still go either way...and it's driving me insane

 

[GlennCoco]

So I think it could still go either way...and it's driving me insane

I think this is one of the most frustrating things - symptoms of pregnancy are also very similar to symptoms of AF fingers crossed for you

 

[Daisydunn15]

I think this is one of the most frustrating things - symptoms of pregnancy are also very similar to symptoms of AF fingers crossed for you

This is what I'm finding difficult. I've been on birth control for so long I don't remember what are normal symptoms. I was nauseous yesterday and been very burpy and tired today but only 8dpo.
I'm just trying to track every symptom so that at least I can spot patterns and understand my cycle better so it isn't as confusing.

 

[Lola UK]

I can start trying again October/November. I keep thinking oh maybe I’ll be pregnant at Christmas! But I need to stop thinking like that and just go with the flow.

 

[CNK]

So after 2.5 years of ttc we are booked I for IUI next month. Not sure whether to be excited or prepare myself for the disappointment that it may not work.

Hard to be excited when our only diagnosis is unexplained secondary infertility so they haven't found any issue that is stopping us from comceving naturally which makes me feel like conceving with assistance won't be so easy either.

Anyway just need to do something to stop myself going crazy

If anyone wonders what the process is like feel free to ask away x

 

[Ilando]

So after 2.5 years of ttc we are booked I for IUI next month. Not sure whether to be excited or prepare myself for the disappointment that it may not work.

Hard to be excited when our only diagnosis is unexplained secondary infertility so they haven't found any issue that is stopping us from comceving naturally which makes me feel like conceving with assistance won't be so easy either.

Anyway just need to do something to stop myself going crazy

If anyone wonders what the process is like feel free to ask away x

Good luck

My advice: have lots of sex this month. I’ve conceived twice in the weeks leading up to fertility treatment despite being unable to conceive for years!

 

[Lola UK]

So after 2.5 years of ttc we are booked I for IUI next month. Not sure whether to be excited or prepare myself for the disappointment that it may not work.

Hard to be excited when our only diagnosis is unexplained secondary infertility so they haven't found any issue that is stopping us from comceving naturally which makes me feel like conceving with assistance won't be so easy either.

Anyway just need to do something to stop myself going crazy

If anyone wonders what the process is like feel free to ask away x

How exciting for you! Good luck 🤍

 

[DiscoBiscuit]

I'm out

I'm giving myself today to sulk, then I'm getting over it and preparing for cycle 7.

 

[calmyourritas]

I'm out

I'm giving myself today to sulk, then I'm getting over it and preparing for cycle 7.

I’m sorry, pour yourself a Prosecco and get a takeaway xxx

 

[JLXRD]

I’m between 2/3 dpo but tbh we didn’t really put much effort into trying (only DTD twice, the day my test peaked and day after). I was mostly just happy to be ovulating.

I ended up going out last night and having quite a few drinks but I don’t feel bad tbh because I’m about 100% that I won’t have got pregnant this month.

I’m also just trying to have it not consume me or stop me from living my life anymore for the next few months. Husband and I have agreed that next cycle I won’t do ovulation testing and we will just make an effort to DTD every other day at least. If by next year we are not pregnant again I’ll go back to testing and temping but I just need a good chunk of time where it’s not all I think about.

 

[CNK]

Good luck

My advice: have lots of sex this month. I’ve conceived twice in the weeks leading up to fertility treatment despite being unable to conceive for years!

Oh thanks! I wish that had been the case but my husband got vomiting bug right around my fertile days so not holding out much hope

 

[Motherofpugs]

Oh thanks! I wish that had been the case but my husband got vomiting bug right around my fertile days so not holding out much hope

Oh no, we had that on the first cycle we were meant to TTC, it was a complete write off. So annoying how you have such a short period of time to actually try and then the rest is all waiting

 

[Platform9.75]

Is anybody else terrified that it will just never happen? We've never got a positive but somehow I feel like if I knew I would concieve (even if it was years away), I'd be more relaxed and it would feel less pointless. All I've ever wanted is to be a Mum and after 9/10months of ttc, it's starting to feel like it'll never happen. Also feeling fed up of putting everything on hold 'just in case' like not drinking, just to get BFN month after month.

Hope I've explained my point well enough, just feeling angry at the world today