TTC’ers #2

[grumpycat]

Lurker here - hi everyone! So basically I had pinky brown discharge a week before my period was due the Saturday just gone (and light cramping in my stomach for days and tender boobs which I never get before a period ) .. took two clear blue ultra early detection tests, one Sunday and one Monday both negative after the 5-10 minutes but an hour later showed faint blue lines.. I know they are supposed to be invalid after the time period but reading other ttc forums people are saying mixed things and I'm just so confused I'm just wondering if anyone else has experience this? AND your gonna think I'm daft but I bled quite heavy on Tuesday - looks like I've come on 4 days early but then I've read stories again that implantation bleeding was heavy for them?? I am just losing my mind. I'm just holding to any hope really.

I think it’s difficult as blue dye tests are known for evap lines esp after the time period allowed. Try a FRER with FMU!

I’m on a similar boat as I was bleeding like implantation nut I’ve had a negative test so am trying to rule that out. Implantation is different for everyone so I would try a test and go from there x

 

[Pikaboo]

I've had mild cramping for nearly 2 weeks now which isn't usual.

Do you have any thoughts of what it may be? Has it effected your AF? X

 

[elloelloello]

Took a test and no luck. Didn’t do it with my first wee of the day but never mind. I bought a few tests so will give it a few days and see if af comes

 

[grumpycat]

Took a test and no luck. Didn’t do it with my first wee of the day but never mind. I bought a few tests so will give it a few days and see if af comes

So sorry. Implantation could be late - it’s really hard to be in limbo but keep those fingers crossed.

Ladies talk to me about OPK’s. I didn’t want to use them initially but I feel it’s a good way to see if my body is working. I’ve bought one step strips and the clear blue advanced digital with 20 strips.

Any hints or tips?

 

[CNK]

Took a test and no luck. Didn’t do it with my first wee of the day but never mind. I bought a few tests so will give it a few days and see if af comes

Hoping for a positive for you over the weekend!
My AF is due on Sunday, feel like I have been feeling generally unwell and headachy the last 36 hours which is normal right before my period but usually only lasts a few hours and then bam I get my period.
Actually bought 2 tests there, what ye reckon? Wait til morning or give one a go now?

 

[elloelloello]

Hoping for a positive for you over the weekend!
My AF is due on Sunday, feel like I have been feeling generally unwell and headachy the last 36 hours which is normal right before my period but usually only lasts a few hours and then bam I get my period.
Actually bought 2 tests there, what ye reckon? Wait til morning or give one a go now?

Wait til the morning! I wish I did now, but I’ll give it a few more days then do it with my first wee x

 

[CNK]

Wait til the morning! I wish I did now, but I’ll give it a few more days then do it with my first wee x

Thanks! I'll wait, Jesus me nerves

 

[Vivian124]

So sorry. Implantation could be late - it’s really hard to be in limbo but keep those fingers crossed.

Ladies talk to me about OPK’s. I didn’t want to use them initially but I feel it’s a good way to see if my body is working. I’ve bought one step strips and the clear blue advanced digital with 20 strips.

Any hints or tips?

I ovulated any time from day 8 onwards. Before i realised this i was not testing till day 12 onwards and panicking cos i wasn't peaking. Because of this i was ploughing through the (v expensive) clear blue strips using 1 box a month. If you start getting flashy face i would test once in the morning and again in the evening.
It also says don't test for more than 7 days in a row even if you're getting flashy face because at that point you won't get a peak. That happened me one cycle. I became obsessed with getting a peak and never got it.
Hope this helps.
Oh and i found the amazon strips totally crap. Can't remember the name.

 

[calmyourritas]

So sorry. Implantation could be late - it’s really hard to be in limbo but keep those fingers crossed.

Ladies talk to me about OPK’s. I didn’t want to use them initially but I feel it’s a good way to see if my body is working. I’ve bought one step strips and the clear blue advanced digital with 20 strips.

Any hints or tips?

I’m now day 12, tested yesterday and today... no flashy faces so far

 

[Vivian124]

How long is your cycle?

 

[Dipdab]

I’m now day 12, tested yesterday and today... no flashy faces so far

I found I wouldn’t get a peak flashing face until day 14 of 15. Would start testing from day 10

 

[calmyourritas]

How long is your cycle?

Around 30-32

I found I wouldn’t get a peak flashing face until day 14 of 15. Would start testing from day 10

Thankyou for the peace of mind

 

[grumpycat]

Thanks ladies! I’m not holding I’m Not holding much hope for the Amazon but thought it would be intriguing for a fiver!

So clear blue then - is it test for Max 7 days? My last cycle was 30 days (had a super light bleed follows by spotting - was unsure it was period or not but I think it likely was) so approx CD5 now. I read to start testing from 8-10 depending on cycle length, what happens if you get nothing after 7 days? I’ve read of some people not ovulating until later on in the cycle

 

[Sunshinegal]

Ah guys I'm 11dpo and I'm so anxious. I don't test like I used to I wait for my period. I know it'll come. I obviously have hope but 15 cycles later its hard to imagine. I'm so nervous I want Monday to hurry up but then I don't because I don't want it to come as I know I will just cry and cry! Anyone else get that dread? Everyone else I read seems to get excited, I wish I could still!

Sorry this may sound rank but I've randomly got sore spots on my chest and quite a few on my face since ovulation this month which is odd. My post pill acne cleared a couple of months ago so I'm like fabbbb it's back I guess. Got some cramps earlier for the first time this cycle. No implantation bleeding, not that I'm expecting it but I always end up googling that not everyone has it, to keep a bit of hope.
Sending you all luck for anyone else due on soon too!

 

[Makeupaddict5]

Thanks ladies! I’m not holding I’m Not holding much hope for the Amazon but thought it would be intriguing for a fiver!

So clear blue then - is it test for Max 7 days? My last cycle was 30 days (had a super light bleed follows by spotting - was unsure it was period or not but I think it likely was) so approx CD5 now. I read to start testing from 8-10 depending on cycle length, what happens if you get nothing after 7 days? I’ve read of some people not ovulating until later on in the cycle

From what you have just wrote. If 30 days is your average cycle length. Your ovulation day could be day 16. You subtract 14 days from the length of your cycle. Then subtract another 6 days ( this will be the fertile window ) and start testing on your 10th day. If you want to be extra careful then test from 9th day.
This is the calculation I would follow ( I got these calculations from a doctor online ) but I have irregular periods so I just start testing as soon as my period finishes.
Also what clear blue test will you use? I use the advanced digital which gives 4 fertile days in your monthly cycle. If your using this particular one you use your first pee in the morning for accurate results.
Good luck xx

 

[CNK]

Ah guys I'm 11dpo and I'm so anxious. I don't test like I used to I wait for my period. I know it'll come. I obviously have hope but 15 cycles later its hard to imagine. I'm so nervous I want Monday to hurry up but then I don't because I don't want it to come as I know I will just cry and cry! Anyone else get that dread? Everyone else I read seems to get excited, I wish I could still!

Sorry this may sound rank but I've randomly got sore spots on my chest and quite a few on my face since ovulation this month which is odd. My post pill acne cleared a couple of months ago so I'm like fabbbb it's back I guess. Got some cramps earlier for the first time this cycle. No implantation bleeding, not that I'm expecting it but I always end up googling that not everyone has it, to keep a bit of hope.
Sending you all luck for anyone else due on soon too!

Oh I get such dread, like I want to be put out of my misery but at the same time I want to be hopeful but then when I'm disappointed I am so angry with myself like why did I get so hopeful, tis a vicious circle!!

 

[grumpycat]

From what you have just wrote. If 30 days is your average cycle length. Your ovulation day could be day 16. You subtract 14 days from the length of your cycle. Then subtract another 6 days ( this will be the fertile window ) and start testing on your 10th day. If you want to be extra careful then test from 9th day.
This is the calculation I would follow ( I got these calculations from a doctor online ) but I have irregular periods so I just start testing as soon as my period finishes.
Also what clear blue test will you use? I use the advanced digital which gives 4 fertile days in your monthly cycle. If your using this particular one you use your first pee in the morning for accurate results.
Good luck xx

That’s the one, the advanced one with 20 sticks!

Thank you so much. My first cycle was 30 days so I’m not sure if I’ll stay regular or not - perhaps I will try testing from the 9th, in which case do I keep testing for a week only or until I get the peak?

Thanks for your help

 

[Sunshinegal]

Oh I get such dread, like I want to be put out of my misery but at the same time I want to be hopeful but then when I'm disappointed I am so angry with myself like why did I get so hopeful, tis a vicious circle!!

The wait is awful and yes I just want it to hurry up. But then the thought of it arriving and the small bit of hope going is terrible so then I don't. Nobody tells you trying for a baby could be so bloody hard! Sex education made out one quick go and you'd be pregnant
DH was meant to work all weekend but is now off Sunday. At least I now have company that day to take my mind off it sometimes.

 

[Vivian124]

Don't forget you don't necessarily ovulate every single cycle either, which is perfectly normal!

 

[CNK]

The wait is awful and yes I just want it to hurry up. But then the thought of it arriving and the small bit of hope going is terrible so then I don't. Nobody tells you trying for a baby could be so bloody hard! Sex education made out one quick go and you'd be pregnant
DH was meant to work all weekend but is now off Sunday. At least I now have company that day to take my mind off it sometimes.

Caved and did a test, negative