TTC’ers #2

[grumpycat]

I took a test on Sunday afternoon (I know, I know but just felt intrigued). It was negative - until I looked at it half an hour later. I've now convinced myself it was an evap line (despite the line being coloured rather than just an indent) as two subsequent tests with FMU have been completely negative. Waiting at least a few more days now, I expect AF will arrive at some point or I've massively miscalculated my ovulation date. Just a waiting game now.

Hugs nothing worse than the wait after a negative. It could be just taking some time to double up the hormones though, you’re not out until AF is here

 

[Dipdab]

Hi everyone, AF is late and still not arrived- I have worked it out properly and apparently according to a app I have downloaded I am now only 2 days late. Still no AF so I have just taken this cheapie test. There’s a faint line not even a squinter in real life! Surely it should be darker than this?? Unless I have ovulated later than I thought or implanted late?

I will test again tomorrow morning with FMU... can you see a line? Xxx

I can see something in the second photo It’s always hard to capture on phone photo!
Have everything crossed for you xx

 

[Rose18778]

Thanks ladies, yeah tbf mine was a surgical one too. I found out a month ago today but the procedure was 3 days later. I think I just need a bit more patience. Just keep thinking where I should be now...would have had my scan and be planning. Now I'm just an emotional mess today and can't stop thinking about it. Worried about being pregnant again and the worries that go with that and then worried about not getting pregnant quick enough. Head fu%k isnt it. So sorry for your losses too ladies, wishing you the best of luck on this TTC journey! Xxx

I know exactly how you feel, also even tho I cancelled my scans I got a call after the day the 12 week one would have been asking why I didn’t come and if I wanted to rebook! Plus one minute I feel relaxed and think it will happen when it happens then the next I’m panicking that it won’t happen anytime soon think it’s all normal to feel this way though. Hopefully your period will come back this week!
Wishing you the best of luck xxx

 

[JLXRD]

And now my temp is lower again this morning, I’ve honestly not got a bloody clue what is going on at this point


At least this means I can drink wine on Friday as it’s my first night out in months (though knowing my luck, I’ll probably get my peak that morning )

 

[Sunshinegal]

I’ve just tested positive but I had literally no symptoms! My boobs felt fine and I’ve had no sickness or skin issues so it really is different for everyone! The only unusual thing was that I’ve been SUPER bloated the past week or so! Good luck

Congratulations amazing news. Can I ask how long you've been trying?

Hey! I always get hormonal spots before I get a positive test. I have them right now all around my chin and mouth so hoping that’s positive and not just from wearing a fekin mask

Ah it's horrible but if it means a bfp then amazing. I am trying so hard right now not to hope too much

 

[Pip30]

I’ve felt a bit nauseous and light headed but that’s it! Last year before mc I had night sweats, super sore boobs and peeing every 5 mins so completely different Sometimes feel like my body is playing tricks on me!


No never, normally the day before I get really bad cramps then in the morning, hello period just hoping it’s our month as we’re moving house in 4 weeks mainly for more room for a baby/child!

Weelll by the looks of it my period has decided to come early Maybe my cycles aren’t quite back to normal yet! Now onto month 19 of trying...

 

[calmyourritas]

Shopping list for tomorrow pregnacare and manuka honey

Me too

 

[JLXRD]

When does everyone take the Ovulation tests? I’ve been taking mine in the morning and been getting highs but no “peak”. Last night I was reading the leaflet and it turns out they recommend no fluids for 2hrs before and in the middle of the afternoon. Fucks sake, why?

lots of tears yesterday as I feel I’m not releasing any eggs but just having my period as I’m only getting highs of LH around 44. Is that okay?

I am in the same boat small potato, even though I’ve only just come off BC I’m so anxious that I just might not ovulate or something, had a few tears yesterday because I did my OPK and every day at the minute is just low low low. Scared I might never see it rise.

I am also a bit confused about when I should be testing, now I’m in the 2 tests a day phase I did one when I first got up and one about 4pm. Then I worried after reading the leaflet they were meant to be all in the afternoon which is what I’m doing now. Also I am not sure I can not drink for 2 hours before

I feel like maybe I am just anxious about missing the surge with the testing but I just keep thinking that husband and I are DTD every day anyway so if I do miss it, I would still have the same chance of falling pregnant. So I do think my anxiety around is that what if it never rises and then my BBT never rises and I’m not ovulating.

This whole thing has made me realise I am a total control freak 100% can’t handle something I can’t influence

 

[Shellym]

Hi All, usually a lurker here, but can I ask if anyone has done fertility counselling? I'm finding the process really hard and feel very lonely, but we choose not to tell our family and friends we are going through treatment and we felt we couldn't deal with the watching and waiting...

 

[Mel17]

I can see a v v faint like there, did you track Ov? If not there’s a chance you did O later and perhaps it’s still mega early days

Thank you And no I didn’t. Since MC in jan my last 2 AF have been like clockwork 28 days so i just assumed I would O around days 11-14 xxx

I can see a very faint line too x 🤍

Thanks you

I don’t want to get your hopes up but I see a very very faint line.

Thank you

 

[Pip30]

So this might be a bit tmi but I’m only 9dpo and not due on for 5 days (I’m super regular) but I’ve just wiped and had brownish/red blood. Now trying to figure out if I’m coming on early for some reason or could it be implantation? I did miscarry in December but my last 2 cycles have been normal. Has anyone else had this? I’m super confused!

 

[Jxxx]

So after I was a total blubbering mess yesterday I took a test. And then I took another. And another. And then my partner got me a digital as we’ve had some outrageous false tests the past couple of months. Turns out...I’m pregnant. 4 weeks 1 day by my dates. Crikey.

I just wanted to say that this has been the most incredibly supportive group and I have never rooted for strangers on the internet so much in my life. I don’t know what else to say as I want more than anything for you all to get your positives but thank you all for your kind words over the past few months, being on tattle really has meant so much more than just being a horrid troll (). You ladies are a top top bunch and I’ve got everything crossed for all of you

Congratulations...

 

[LongishCat]

I just have one sore boob strangely but it's so painful I am constantly aware of it!! Yes probably at the weekend if AF doesn't arrive before

Keeping my fingers crossed for you!
My symptoms were: a few days of nausea during ovulation (Mo, Tue) a few days of nausea one week later (Mo, Tue) and then another week later no sign of AF and no typical period symptoms. Did a test that day (Tue) and found out I was pregnant.
Had no real symptoms other than sensitive boobs and mainly the lack of period pain.
But everyone is very different ofcourse.

 

[Onecandream]

Just a quickie - when is the best time to start BBT? During period or when I’m done?

Start as soon as possible. The more you track the more of a pattern you will see and get to learn your cycles.
The temp rises after ovulation so it’s good to get a good idea of what your normal temp range is before you ovulate

 

[louichi]

I may do the same... I have thermometers everywhere thanks to work (I have to temp check 4 times a day!) so I’ll write it down!

Sorry, it's just come to me why you need a basal thermometer! To accurately measure your BBT you need to take it first thing in the morning before you've even sat up in bed because the smallest movement can spike it, so it needs to be taken at total rest !

 

[Dipdab]

I am most deffinatley going to try other brands. I really don’t rate them at all now read some terrible reviews. Thanks for everyone’s replies! Xxx

Meant to add not sure if you do this already but I always collected FMU info a container to test rather than mid stream.

 

[Celeste]

Hugs nothing worse than the wait after a negative. It could be just taking some time to double up the hormones though, you’re not out until AF is here

Thank you!

 

[Samr]

No idea why I gave in and tested early but 100% negative anyway.

 

[Clojo92]

Hi everyone- just thought I would
Update as I’ve had to try and switch off the last few days. Last test was Sunday decided to test again this morning- again another V faint line only abit darker than Sundays. This a frrr not frer as I picked these up by accident so not too sure what the difference is to be honest. Anyways I have started to have some brownish discharge so I think AF is coming after a week late and causing more stress than ever.
Hope everyone is okay x

Really sorry but I don't see a line It's quite possible the stress of the situation has just delayed your period however I hope to be wrong

 

[Smallpotato]

I am in the same boat small potato, even though I’ve only just come off BC I’m so anxious that I just might not ovulate or something, had a few tears yesterday because I did my OPK and every day at the minute is just low low low. Scared I might never see it rise.

I am also a bit confused about when I should be testing, now I’m in the 2 tests a day phase I did one when I first got up and one about 4pm. Then I worried after reading the leaflet they were meant to be all in the afternoon which is what I’m doing now. Also I am not sure I can not drink for 2 hours before

I feel like maybe I am just anxious about missing the surge with the testing but I just keep thinking that husband and I are DTD every day anyway so if I do miss it, I would still have the same chance of falling pregnant. So I do think my anxiety around is that what if it never rises and then my BBT never rises and I’m not ovulating.

This whole thing has made me realise I am a total control freak 100% can’t handle something I can’t influence

the not drinking I can do, especially if I’m at work!!! My anxiety is the same as yours, I’m convinced at 35 I’m not longer ovulating which makes me so angry at everything and everyone.