TTC #4

[Platform9.75]

When is aF due? I see a line.

Was due yesterday and I'm fairly regular but frer was negative on Monday

 

[Northeast1988]

Wasn’t sure if this was the right place to post

but went for a smear today and ended up walking out of the clinic with a faint positive and a negative test

told to repeat tests over the next few days but first thing on a morning

anyone else had this experience??

 

[GlennCoco]

I've been struggling with the pre-mom strips over the last month or so. Basically it says I haven't ovulated. Even though I can feel I have. Or my "peak" isn't high enough. Luckily we've decided to take a step back due to illness and Christmas just being generally crazy but it is starting to get me down that all of a sudden I'm not ovulating

 

[CNK]

It's been a while since I posted on here so firstly a huge congrats to all those who got their BFP. My thoughts are with anyone who's then gone on to have a chemical or MC. Sending love to you all.

It's our 2nd wedding anniversary tomorrow and exactly 6 months since we started TTC. I know that it doesn't seem like a long time on paper, but it feels like an eternity.

I don't understand what we're doing wrong. How were we so lucky to get a BFP the first month trying? (ended in a MC, but we will skip that part... ). Maybe we have been trying too hard since??

I've not tracked at all this month, in fact I've almost been the opposite. Barely had sex, gone into a scared to get pregnant phase. Anyone else been through that kinda fear? It's the first month where I've felt like 'maybe there's something wrong with me, maybe I shouldn't be a mummy, maybe we shouldn't try'

Hmm, all these emotions are very overpowering, however I must say it was very liberating to throw the remaining OPKs away so I knew I couldn't track ovulation.

So hard to not have a reason to cling onto as to why its not happening, they do say to wait a year before seeking help as 90% of couples will be pregnant within the year anyway, but if it's getting you down do go to your GP and get few blood tests and your husband checked, it just helps to stop your mind wandering and if there are any issues then best to find out sooner rather than later x

 

[cecedoon1]

I'm now 11dpo and actually haven't tested today because I dragged myself to the loo at 5 this morning still half asleep, and completely forgot it felt a bit pointless after that at this stage so I didn't bother.

I've noticed something this month. Every other since we started trying, on an app I've logged ovulation, counted days, then around 8dpo I've started logging possible symptoms. This month I haven't done that because I haven't had anything to log. Nothing at all that's made me go "oo maybe this is it! Better log it!" I've been quite tired this week but I've practically doubled my hours at work and I'm on the move all day so I've put it down to that.

Now my brain's telling me that maybe I should consider the lack of "symptoms" a sign that this month might be different

I should know either way by Wednesday

I’m 11 DPO now, I caved and tested. BFN. I’ve never got to 11DPO before so I reckon the vaccine has messed things up.

 

[Ljb1984]

Literally heartbroken, 12DPO and (what I think?) AF has arrived early, literally no signs of spotting, nothing, just arrived out of the blue tonight really heavy. Really thought this was our month .
But what’s concerning me is that I didn’t have any spotting at all before AF, I always have spotting for 2-3 days before. Has anyone else ever had this? Could this be something worse than what I’m assuming is my period?

Have you been tested for anything. As this sounds quite familiar. I usually spot too. But some months it’s just straight pain and very heavy. I have been diagnosed with endometriosis. My GP has said that I will have the odd heavy painful period. Sorry to hear that af got you. Make sure you have some time for self care over the next few days xx

 

[cecedoon1]

Hi all, I’ve had two losses last year and I was lucky enough both times I fell pregnant not be “trying.” Last month was my first month having a period after the last miscarriage and I naively thought it “might just happen” again. Got my period today so not pregnant and want to start tracking my ovulation properly. I’ve bought strip tests from Amazon. Are these accurate enough? Or should I go for the clearblue smiley face thingy too? Is there any difference? Thanks so much for any advice lovely ladies.

I used the Premom strips for a good few cycles to get the hang of them and see what my cycles were like beofre I used the CB aswell. To be honest when the clearblue conflicted it was a head melt, I much preferred Premom.

 

[Motherofpugs]

11dpo and bfn this morning. Had some spotting yesterday and period like cramps today so I know it’s coming any time now. Usually have a 11/12 day luteal phase and I feel like it’s on the short side

Also is anyone else still breastfeeding while TTC? I only feed once a day and not even every day anymore but I am wondering whether if I stopped it might help increase chances. I do want to stop by the time my son is 2 anyway but he is so difficult to get to nap in the day if I don’t feed him.

 

[Ljb1984]

Oh guys, I have started lightly spotting so I guess AF wants to put me out of my misery a bit earlier than usual. I’m heartbroken as I’d really gotten my hopes up for this cycle.

Im with you all regarding our significant others, they can make things tough. My partner believes if it’s meant to happen it will, but im way too much of a control freak to be that relaxed I won’t even tell him now that I’ve got AF, he wouldn’t even really understand why im so sad cause his attitude is ‘oh well, there’s always next time!’

Preach girl my partner is the same. So darn positive

 

[cecedoon1]

Hello again! Feels like it's been a while!

Since my partner and myself have been ttc for over a year now (about 14 months) and we are both healthy, late 20's with no health concerns - I have decided it's probably time to take the next step and have just submitted a form to my GP. A step I hoped I'd never have to make. It's sent me into panic mode - I have no idea what to expect or what they'll ask or what I'm even entitled to.
Can anybody advise??

Baby dust

i went to my GP back in the summer who referred me to Gynae privately. Took 3 months. My Gynae sent me for a pelvic ultrasound, day 3 & 21 bloods, HSG scan & he requested my husband contact his GP for sperm analysis and bring those results back to him. He reviewed my file & concerns in depth and those were the first steps he took to rule anything out. We were lucky enough to conceive while tests were ongoing.
i actually found it almost a relief to know I didn’t have to just keep aimlessly trying and if anything was amiss I’d get answers soon. So best of luck.

 

[Motherofpugs]

Anyone know anything about bbt? I haven’t done it before so bought a OvuSense for this month which I’m still waiting to arrive. To confirm ovulation is it a dip and then 3 consecutive higher temps after?

I’ve been using OvuSense for 2 cycles so far and it’s been helpful for me as it turns out I actually ovulate 2/3 days after a positive clearblue digital OPK so I hadn’t been timing things great before. Ovusense takes out all the guesswork for you by confirming ovulation as I still find BBT a bit confusing. I do like knowing when I’ve definitely ovulated as you know exactly how many dpo you are and when to start testing if you like testing early like me

 

[Ilando]

Hi guys, sorry if this has been mentioned, I'm new to Tattle and this thread- does anyone take folic acid whilst trying to conceive? I read about it but didn't know if anyone currently takes it or what their opinions are.

TTC for 5 years before getting pregnant and took folic acid every day

 

[JsMama2019]

It's been a little while since I posted in here. I'm currently in my cycle using Letrozole. I got a call from the doctor's office that this cycle, including the next cycle is going to be it for us. Then we would have to be sent to a reproductive specialist, which is not an option for us. We have a 2-year-old right now, and if the cycle works, I become pregnant, it's going to be born right before my son's 3rd birthday. I have been ovulating the past cycles, but did not get pregnant. We figured since we're coming near the end, we need to do everything we can possibly on our side of it. I've looked into home semination kits, or even just syringes with a menstrual cup. Has anybody tried this?

 

[Dove88]

Update:
awake til 3am with mild lower abdominal cramping and was up and down peeing. Same again this morning. Peeing more than usual. Looks like AF has shown up, although it's pinky/brown and quite light. I guess that's that for this month then. Urgh.

 

[Spencerskates]

The first month was where you can clearly see a peak but then last month there was no peak and this month is going along the same way.

If this is the only time it’s happened, I wouldn’t worry too much. It’s fairly common for women to have the occasional anovulatory cycle, especially during times of illness or stress. If it keeps happening, request to see your doctor for the day 21 progesterone tests.

 

[cecedoon1]

I'm on 3dpo. Obviously too early for anything to be happening, so I'm quite relaxed about it. I suspect I have about 4 or 5 more days before I start going "hmm, that could be a symptom. Better record it on my app!" at every slight change

We are on similar stages

 

[Cloak]

Ooh you're 1/2 days ahead of me and I was sure I was out this month after bfn this morning... but I'm almost certain I experienced implantation bleeding yesterday (was the palest blood ever and only lasted about an hour) so hopefully if I wait a few days I might get a positive how many days until you were due on? Soooo happy for you

thank you! I was due on today or tomorrow according to Clue xx

 

[CNK]

Anyone in Ireland here that has a good or bad experience of a fertility clinic? I can't hack any more months of trying our hardest and nothing happening so going for IUI and just wondering if anyone has any recommendations in the Dublin or surrounding area?

Have done all my tests through first IVF in Clane, just found them a bit useless for following up so then went a got a second opinion in Waterstones in Dublin. Place is like a 5 star hotel, 200 odd euro for 10 mins to be told again its just unexplained infertility and a shrug of the shoulders.

Just want to go somewhere where I get treated like they actually care, health insurance doesn't cover any fertility treatment so lot of money and don't want to feel like I am handing over thousands to someone who doesn't give a shite whether its successful or not

 

[fluffybaffling]

Have you tried Sperm Meets Egg plan? Helpful for timing when you don’t always ovulate the same day.

No I will look into it! Thank you pcos is so annoying!!! Especially when it only started in my 30s

 

[instagramloverinlondon]

Feel like I could make a really good go of it in October after months of not being able to try… and I’ve just received my vaccine booster for a week before I ovulate I’m sure it’ll have an affect

I fell pregnant the week I had my 2nd vaccine, obviously didn't work out but keep positive. Sending you all the love and baby dust