TTC #6

[Pineapple55]

Definitely think I am out this month. TTC is incredibly difficult and I’m having a hard day today.

Out of curiosity do most people use the easy@home OPK’s or do you find something else works better? Also which tests do you tend to use first for pregnancy? I’m guessing mostly first response? I’ve only been using the easy@home pregnancy tests so far and only reaching for a clearblue if I’ve ever thought it may stick. The easy@home did pick up my chemical last month and that was at 11DPO.

I use CB digital OPKs but they're more pricey I used to use FRER tests but started using easy@home as they're cheaper and decided to keep my FRER/CBs for when I actually think I might be pregnant - haven't ever had a positive test so feel better using cheaper ones now. I think I'm out this month too, spotting is increasing so think I'll come on properly on Tuesday right on time. Like @Heyguysswipeup said earlier, I just can't envision myself ever being pregnant or having a baby.

 

[ScoutFinch]

I also tested today - BFN. It’s CD28 and I think 13DPO so expecting AF on Tuesday. I think if I were pregnant it would be positive. My boobs are SO sore though and that’s not a usual symptom for me, wish she’d hurry up so they can ease off

 

[WordsFromReuben]

8 DPO and I’ve got painful spots on my face and I very rarely ever get spots! So I’m wondering what my body’s up to, I’m probably about to be hit hard with AF knowing my luck but who knows. I’m holding off to test this month.

 

[Spencerskates]

So many of us on this thread seem to be at the same point in our cycle, sad to see a lack of BFPs here at the moment - this is one of the only places I don’t feel jealousy for other announcements.

AF due tomorrow, haven’t started spotting yet but got a killer headache so know she’s on the way.

 

[Qwerty12345678910]

So many of us on this thread seem to be at the same point in our cycle, sad to see a lack of BFPs here at the moment - this is one of the only places I don’t feel jealousy for other announcements.

AF due tomorrow, haven’t started spotting yet but got a killer headache so know she’s on the way.

Hi all, just found this thread. I’m happy I’ve found other people who are thinking like me and I’m not alone. Last week was very hard for me, I had my longest cycle yet (37 days) and was convinced I was going to get a positive line. I’m very regular so I did two tests, but they were negative and then AF the next day! I realised that I had covid earlier that month and wonder if that would have caused distortion to my cycle.

this may sound wishywashy, but I’m going to try law of attraction/manifestation for the next few months. Having a positive mindset, writing down my affirmations and visualising my baby in the future. Has anyone done this? Xx

 

[Pineapple55]

I've been having lighter spotting than normal and some cramps this morning. Also my resting heart rate has gone up 1bpm when it normally drops before AF. Still BFN but might be too early if my spotting and cramps are implantation. Unfortunately I think the most likely scenario is that AF is due Wednesday rather than tomorrow so think I might see more spotting and drop in RHR tomorrow. I think tomorrow might be the turning point either way, will be glad to be out of limbo even if it's just AF!

 

[imnothungover]

I’ve been using the at home ovulation strips for the last few months, haven’t had a peak at all until yesterday which is CD30? I didn’t think you could ovulate that late surely that’s not right? Hoping someone has some advice

 

[Burrito88]

I’ve been using the at home ovulation strips for the last few months, haven’t had a peak at all until yesterday which is CD30? I didn’t think you could ovulate that late surely that’s not right? Hoping someone has some advice

How long is your cycle usually? Just for AF to the next AF. Do you have an average for the past 3-6 months?

 

[rulebreaker101]

I've been having lighter spotting than normal and some cramps this morning. Also my resting heart rate has gone up 1bpm when it normally drops before AF. Still BFN but might be too early if my spotting and cramps are implantation. Unfortunately I think the most likely scenario is that AF is due Wednesday rather than tomorrow so think I might see more spotting and drop in RHR tomorrow. I think tomorrow might be the turning point either way, will be glad to be out of limbo even if it's just AF!

Omg I am praying! I logged in all day to see any updates from you!

 

[imnothungover]

How long is your cycle usually? Just for AF to the next AF. Do you have an average for the past 3-6 months?

Around 33 days, just doesn’t make any sense

 

[Pineapple55]

I’ve been using the at home ovulation strips for the last few months, haven’t had a peak at all until yesterday which is CD30? I didn’t think you could ovulate that late surely that’s not right? Hoping someone has some advice

I say this tentatively as I don't want to give false hope but could you be pregnant? I've heard of women getting positive OPKs in early pregnancy.

 

[call.me.coco]

Hi all, just found this thread. I’m happy I’ve found other people who are thinking like me and I’m not alone. Last week was very hard for me, I had my longest cycle yet (37 days) and was convinced I was going to get a positive line. I’m very regular so I did two tests, but they were negative and then AF the next day! I realised that I had covid earlier that month and wonder if that would have caused distortion to my cycle.

this may sound wishywashy, but I’m going to try law of attraction/manifestation for the next few months. Having a positive mindset, writing down my affirmations and visualising my baby in the future. Has anyone done this? Xx

I had Covid 6 weeks ago and currently having a longer cycle than usual. AF was due on Saturday and still no sign. I tested yesterday afternoon and then 3am today - BFN.

I’ll wait it out. I forgot how expensive pregnancy tests are!

 

[imnothungover]

I say this tentatively as I don't want to give false hope but could you be pregnant? I've heard of women getting positive OPKs in early pregnancy.

BFN unfortunately I did think of that too

 

[Pineapple55]

BFN unfortunately I did think of that too

Maybe you've got a dodgy batch of tests! I find the CB digital ones good although they are bloody expensive especially as you can't buy the test sticks on their own

 

[tarquin16]

Hi all, just found this thread. I’m happy I’ve found other people who are thinking like me and I’m not alone. Last week was very hard for me, I had my longest cycle yet (37 days) and was convinced I was going to get a positive line. I’m very regular so I did two tests, but they were negative and then AF the next day! I realised that I had covid earlier that month and wonder if that would have caused distortion to my cycle.

this may sound wishywashy, but I’m going to try law of attraction/manifestation for the next few months. Having a positive mindset, writing down my affirmations and visualising my baby in the future. Has anyone done this? Xx

I had a miscarriage last year and was TTC since, in about Feb I decided to start trying to manifest pregnancy as thought what the heck, tried to take a few minutes each day (particularly if I noticed recurred numbers eg 11:11 or similar) to imagine myself this Christmas heavily pregnant, sounds nuts writing it down but I got my BFP in May and currently 15 weeks pregnant and due in Jan. No harm in trying and I found it made me have a healthier relationship with TTC as I was getting very down about it xx

 

[Tove_drew]

Hi guys I haven’t posted much since my CP. We decided to pause until next summer. I’m gonna take this time to just enjoy each other, work on my mental/physical health and focus on my PhD. I wish you all the best of luck and fingers crossed for all of you

 

[Pinkpascal]

AF is late which is unusual, BFN on the test this morning and to top it off I've got carpel tunnel in my right wrist and it's agony. I can barely use the mouse at work.

 

[Gossipgirl993]

This month for some reason has felt much longer! Probably because I thought I could be pregnant never mind, waiting for AF to show then I think I might try preseed as I’ve never tried it!

 

[Heyguysswipeup]

Does anyone else contemplate doing a pregnancy test and then quickly goes and wees just so you have wasted your first days wee and feel like you can’t test until tomorrow? Then repeats the same thing again? Or just me
10dpo and time is dragginggggggggg

 

[Pineapple55]

Does anyone else contemplate doing a pregnancy test and then quickly goes and wees just so you have wasted your first days wee and feel like you can’t test until tomorrow? Then repeats the same thing again? Or just me
10dpo and time is dragginggggggggg

Yes I do this!