TTC #6

[imtakingabath]

Just started spotting today, 10DPO. I know technically it could be implantation bleeding but from previous cycles I feel like I’m out

 

[basic bree]

Cramping at 3dpo, what does it mean? Lower left side abdominal - google is not giving me justice!

like me i read in to all symptoms! try to relax and wait until your period is due! it's super hard ( i need to listen to my own advice) But hope you're postive!

 

[Burrito88]

Well thankfully I am feeling much better now after my chemical last month and I think I have just gone through my peak, in time for this horrid heatwave! We have managed to DTD more times this month than last however I am just not feeling hopeful and already feel like it won’t be my month this month. I guess it’s normal to feel this way after a chemical.

also random question but my peak lines last month were slightly darker than the control line this month they are around the same darkness as the control line does it really matter about line darkness? It’s definitely still a positive

The levels won’t be exactly the same every month, as you say as long as it’s positive that’s all that matters.
Your lines may have been darker a couple of hours before or after testing depending on when your levels rose/dropped, but obviously we can’t keep testing all day just to catch it!

 

[unidentified]

I think whether treatment is offered when one partner has a child already is dependent on the Trust where you live so won’t be an option for us unfortunately x

That’s really sad because that’s so unfair and massive inequalities in access healthcare to healthcare because of your postcode. These things make me so mad.

 

[CallMeHollywood]

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Could it be implantation bleeding/cramps? Fingers crossed and hope you're doing ok, the waiting and seeing must be so hard

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Thanks love. Yeah, I was about to shove the positive test under sleeping husbands nose but I guess I’ll wait until the bleeding stops and test again.

 

[Nayalove96]

Anyone see anything?

I tested negative on days 7,8 & 9 and then at 10dpo I had a negative cheapie and a 1-2 weeks on a clear blue even now at 13dpo my clear blue ones are so dark but my cheapies are still faint!

 

[basic bree]

I've got my smear test today and I'm 7dpo do you think it will affect anything?

i had mine on monday at 7dpo. i told the GP. and she says it has no effect and not to worry

 

[Chocolatelover123]

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I can see a line too! I think that’s a good line for 11DPO and not FMU. Congratulations

I’ve had my appointment at the fertility clinic. I’ve been prescribed a low dose of clomid for 3 months then if that doesn’t work I’m to go back for bloods in October and they may prescribe a higher dose for another 3 months. If that doesn’t work they’ll discharge me from NHS care and we will need to decide if we want to fund IVF privately. I’m quite happy with that plan and I don’t think it will hurt to try clomid before biting the bullet.

Interestingly, the doctor told me to stop using OPKs and tracking BBT. She said she finds it causes more stress than it’s worth and if we have sex every other day we won’t miss the peak. She also told me to stop taking all supplements aside from folic acid and vitamin D. I’m going to follow her advice for the next few months as clearly my methods haven’t worked yet

My doctor said exactly the same to me, told me to throw them in the bin in her words ‘if your having regular sex sperm will be there when your egg gets released so don’t over think it’ easier said then done but I do think if it’s stressful it probably is more harm than good. Good luck due to start clomid too in the next couple of months

 

[Hotel_breakfast]

Yes my husband's friend is getting married next year in June in Italy and we don't know if we'll be there, similar to you thinking oh we might have a 2 month old or be heavily pregnant. It's hard cos if you don't book it because things don't go to plan then you'll have really bad fomo but then it's also a lot of money to spend if you can't go for whatever reason.

I think with ours, if I'm not pregnant by the new year then we'll book it. It's really hard to do any long term planning for anything else! Is there any way you can book it after them and still join?

 

[Burrito88]

Thank you, I don't know how exactly to move forward right now. I know it was super early but I was still so excited and that little poppy seed was so very wanted.

It’s like we’re being punished for wanting it so much
I recently read that there are a higher percentage of chemical pregnancies than people realise but most don’t test early enough to find out

 

[Pineapple55]

Thank you I've ordered some normal ovulation sticks to see if they read any differently. The medical advice is your cycle can take 6 months to return to normal but I'm just so desperate to be pregnant again right away.

We've got a few weddings this year and I keep thinking 'I would have been X weeks pregnant at that wedding' and I feel like thats putting the pressure on as well. Practicing patience & no stress as much as I can!

It sounds really promising that you're on your second cycle already and not waiting around for your first period. Hopefully that's a good thing and you won't be waiting too much longer

It's so hard to stay away from dates isn't it! I really wanted to relax, not over think it, not think about dates etc. Yet every cycle I work out when my due date and milestone dates like 12 weeks would be. Eventually I figured there is no such thing as "jinxing" it so why not think about dates and so on? I think it's only damaging if it's really causing added stress or upset. For me I find it harder trying to stop myself doing it so now I just go with it if that makes sense

 

[noseynopinions]

Testing negative today maybe a chemical?

 

[Tove_drew]

I didn’t do my bbt. We thought let’s follow this and see how we go. It worked the first time but had a chemical. This is our second time trying after my period came. So we are just like playing it by month. So let’s see.

Fair enough just know apps use averages across women and ovulation is rarely on the same date each cycle. It’s possible that pain you felt was the egg being released so your ovulation date is different to the app. As long as you’re having plenty of sex though you should be fine.

 

[whereibe]

Ooh yours are quite similar to mine I think. I’ve never got a higher temp than 36.6. I’ve actually got a GP appointment tomorrow because I have similar concerns about my thyroid, especially after my miscarriage and my mum has thyroid issues too

I just got my blood results back and I have elevated TSH levels which indicate hypothyroidism but it’s not conclusive. Dr will now be doing further blood testing to confirm. If I do have hypothyroidism it could explain my early miscarriage. She also advised me to stop TTC until my health and mental health are in a better way.

Testing negative today maybe a chemical?

I’m so sorry

Some people are just awful…my friends partner who is OBSESSED with her pregnancy, knows I’ve had 3 miscarriages and actually said to me “at least we know it won’t happen to us now, you’ve taken that one for the team.” Unbelievable.

This is shocking! I don’t think I could ever talk to them again

 

[Spencerskates]

I’m currently 12DPO. Last cycle I had spotting/bleeding after sex from 9DPO and nothing yet this cycle. I’ve had a bit of a headache but nothing compared to what I would usually have pre-period. Keeping everything crossed but too scared to test because I don’t wanna see a negative. Feel like my other half will be super gutted this month too if we’re not.

 

[Nayalove96]

I’m 10DPO today I’ve stupidly tested and got a BFN. Starting to think I am out this month my body has been very cruel to me this month, I’ve had cramps, backache, vivid dreams, insomnia, headaches feels like everything really! I even had the strangest sensation yesterday when I sneezed and had a sharp shooting pain in my lower abdomen near my ovaries. Felt like they were going to explode! It was very strange.

My friend is currently 11 weeks pregnant and she didn’t get a very faint positive until 14dpo x

 

[noseynopinions]

There’s defo something on the bottom of the line but I said that about your last test.. are you sure they aren’t a bad batch? Have you got any other tests yiu could try? I think it’s defo a positive

That's what I'm worried about, it being a bad batch. But I've never gotten a faint of a line on these tests ever and this one is from the same box. I don't have any other except the cheapies. My boyfriend said I should wait a few days and see what the cheapie does. Fingers crossed I'm so nervous and anxious

 

[Hotel_breakfast]

Out for this month, but it's maybe for the best as my due date would have been 1 week after I qualified for full maternity pay in my new job a bit too well planned... Well, on to another month.

 

[Pinkpascal]

I thought this month would be the month it happens, but now I'm not so sure. I'm waking up feeling sick, my boobs are massive and im having to go to bed at 7 in the evening but I don't know if I'm just trying to convince myself I'm pregnant. AF is due on Sunday and I'm so worried I'm going to have a period and it's another month with a BFN.

 

[make-mine-whiskey]

What time of day are you testing?

I saw someone on I think it was Reddit if it wasn’t on here say they didn’t get a high peak reading the month they got pregnant but they had EWCM and other symptoms so they knew they ovulated then got BFP.

Well all weekend I was tested at around 1/2pm as I know to do it in the middle of the day, but now I'm at work it's more like 6am and 4-5pm lol. I use both the easy@home and clearblue digital and I just keep getting the flashing smiley. I never get EWCM or ovulation symptoms (which I've told my GP) but my bloods tests were 'satisfactory' and no further investigation is required. Whatever that's supposed to mean