TTC’ers #2

[Pastabeilbys]

Had any one had their vaccination and noticed any changes to their cycle? I know they say to avoid vaccine if pregnant, or trying so we are chilling out for a few months but i do still keep track of temperature around ovulation etc and i noticed temperature was all over the place ( i did have flu like symptoms from jab as they said u often do) but also my discharge which is usually egg white and on time was a bit weird too. Maybe just paranoid!!

 

[Celeste]

My hubby and I started taking these this cycle. Not sure if it contributed but it was the only thing we did differently this month. Got them on Amazon. I wouldn’t recommend them for anyone who doesn’t like swallowing pills as they are quite large hubby called them horse pills

This is good to know, my husband and I are taking these too! They are absolutely massive though.

 

[instagramloverinlondon]

I’ve been using cheap ones, I’m going to order clear blue ones now. Also trying to make our 4 year old a big brother! Happy birthday! X

Ah thank you. Yeah I cant be doing with the cheap ones, it made me obsessed. Totally get not everyone can afford them but for me it was better for my mindset as was very black and white. Hope we get to make our boys big bros sooner rather than later xx

 

[Makeupaddict5]

So I did a HPT, I couldn’t find FRER in any shops today. I think I have a very faint positive. Trying not to freak out yet as it is very faint and I’m still 1/2 days before AF. Going to go to the £1 shop tomorrow and buy a whole load of cheapies

Hahaha. Good luck. Can you not go to a superstore ?

 

[eff29]

Hi everyone, I hope nobody minds me posting this here - my period is just a day late so I took a test on the off chance just now - I *think* I can see a faint line but I think it might just be my eyes! It looks blue in real life... I was just wanting some of your opinions. I won’t be offended if you can’t see it

I can see something, but could be my eyes! I tried editing it to bring saturation up but couldn't see anything then though or on negative image. Can you test again with a digital one and some cheap ones too? Fingers crossed for you

 

[calmyourritas]

does anyone use ovulation tests/pre mom app? my results are SO low.. below 1 always, yet I do have other symptoms of ovulation like discharge etc, I have never got a peak or yes to ovulation. I have periods that are between 30-36 days I don't know if that would be considered irregular but now I'm wondering if I ovulate at all

Have you used the clear blue digital ones?

 

[Onecandream]

What’s everyone opinion on the vaccine whilst ttc?
Will you have it? I’m not sure. Been trying for 2.5 years and finally have an appt for a HyCoSy next month

Sorry just realised this has already been asked

 

[grumpycat]

I’ve continued taking LH strips after my peak, just to be sure that I don’t get a second one, but the strips are coming up with zero, like hardly even a sniff of a line except the control line
Edited to say: obviously I’m glad so far there is no secondary peak but wouldn’t there be a faint line?!

Is this normal?!

 

[Sailorontheseasea]

I tend to get ovulation pain the same day I get a positive ovulation test so not sure if that’s when I’m actually ovulating or maybe the day before. I had a positive ovulation test yesterday and a lot of ovary pain but no pain today and the test is negative again. I think temping would be the most accurate way to confirm but I’ve never got into it as worried it’s one more thing to obsess about and also I’m a bad sleeper so not sure how accurate it would be!

Thank you! That’s what I thought I just didn’t want to believe it really the only thing that’s making me think not is the discharge was sticky and egg whitey and not clear so could have been something else! I’ll just roll with it

 

[Celeste]

@calmyourritas I feel like Pregnacare should come with that on the box! So weird the first time you notice.

CD44 and no period... What the hell, body?

 

[calmyourritas]

I feel so nauseous today anyone else have this on the tww?

 

[Sailorontheseasea]

Morning everyone, I really need some advice now as I’m driving myself mad done my last first response test this morning and again a faint line, abit darker then it has been. HOWEVER if I was really pregnant this should now be a blazing positive?? Each time I have done a frer I’ve had a faint like and they have all come up in the 3 mins. I’m beginning to think if these are now just part of the tests? Im trying to think surely not as I’ve had these for the past few days... but I now it now should be getting darker!! I remember when I reheated FRER and a line was a line! arghhhh I really want AF now I’ve had enough xx

Hi lovely, I couldn’t read and run and not sure how helpful my advice will be but I have read about something called the “hook effect” where the levels of HCG are so high that it actually doesn’t show positive on a test because it overwhelms the test so it incorrectly shows a negative. This can happen with multiples pregnancies or if you are quite far along - I’m really not sure how common it is and I’m probably guessing not very but could potentially be what’s happening.

I personally find FRER not great, I know people rave about them but I’ve always got that faint pink line and haven’t ended up pregnant. It is absolutely shit and it’s soul crushing. I personally can’t see a line but my phone screen isn’t great so I could definitely be wrong.

As I’m sure you know, anxiety and stress can push your AF back so really try to stay as level headed and calm as possible and it will either turn up or you might need to get yourself to your GP - are long cycles normal for you?

I think everyone here can relate to how completely nuts you can drive yourself with those stupid lines, I’m so sorry you are going through it. Sending lots of love and hugs to you and I hope you get the answers you’re looking for/a positive test ASAP xxx

sorry edit - you could definitely have ovulated later than you think and that’s why your cycle is so long this month, my ovulation dates have been totally out of whack the past few months and it’s thrown me off! Haven’t been 2 weeks late though but I’ve heard it can happen.

 

[Lola UK]

Just took a pregnancy test, one of those early response ones and got a big fat negative. Feel a bit sad even though I promised I wouldn’t.

That’s still so early to test! You’re not out yet

as for me, my AF STILL HASNT ARRIVED!! Honestly I can’t believe it. I’m nearly a week late! I don’t understand!

Would any of you bother testing again on the weekend if AF still hasn’t shown? I’m almost 100% sure I’m just having a very long cycle / missing a period. I’ve just never had a cycle this long before and I’ve never ever missed a period.

 

[Niamhm]

Yes, the what ifs are hard. I miscarried at 12 weeks last year and I often sit here picturing how different my life would be now

I'm sorry for your loss

 

[DaisyDaisy87]

This made me laugh as it was literally me too before we started trying I’d get this pain every so often and think “I’m probs dying”. When I started tracking my cycles it was like a revelation! “OH! That’s what that is!”.

SO glad it’s not just me!

 

[Niamhm]

Hi my tattle loves. So, after posting that we were taking a break a few days ago until my fertility referral, and throwing ourselves into a house move/putting the house on the market, I thought ‘hey, I’d better just check if I’m pregnant...lol that would really be a spanner in the works’ well it’s only bloody positive! I am in shock atm and we have had to rejiggle all our plans but we will make it work

Congratulations!

 

[Householdmystery]

What is the usual length of your cycles?

26 but I’m now on day 32..

 

[calmyourritas]

I absolutely had no idea it was a thing. It was so weird - my husband was fixing our fence in the garden, i was leant against the back door and felt a pop like when you put your finger in your mouth and pop it out?! Like that! No pain, nothing just that random pop on the left and done!

So strange!! How are you feeling? This wait is haaaard

 

[Clojo92]

Hi, I had a HSG earlier this year. I took the day off work to chill after but it was all okay. My friend was sick after hers but that’s likely from the antibiotics. Hope it goes well for you x

thank you! I’ve beenin contact with other people who have had it so feel a bit more prepared! I’m booked in for next week

Yes!! It’s shit!! My last few cycles have been as regular as clockwork 31 days, then one went to 36 days and now I’m on day 42 and have started spotting natural cycles is telling me I ovulated CD36, I can’t see it personally! And if that’s the case I missed BD by a day.

How long have you been ttc? x


Have you tried taking inositol? This can help bring on your period! It definitely works for me! xx

I’m on cycle 15 now I tried inositol but found it didn’t do anything for me! My healthcare team seem to be on the fence about whether I have PCOS or not so who knows anymore. My Flo app says my average cycle length is 42 days, it used to be 45 and my last couple of periods have been odd.

Argh!!!! Got my BFP last night, 9 weeks after my MMC. Honestly can’t believe it Really thought I was out this month, had no real symptoms and felt like AF was coming for the last week! Only the last 2 days I’ve had a really strong sense of smell, which prompted me to test! I’m 12dpo so still early days but showing up 1-2 weeks on clearblue.
So nervous/excited but I’m trying to stay as calm as I can!

congratulations!!

 

[Dipdab]

Hi all. I have a few symptoms of pregnancy but trying to hold off testing for a few more days. My period is 3 days late (usually on time but was late last month too), one sore boob (yep, one!), very nauseous and tired! I keep getting shooting pains around my ovaries too but different to usual cramps. We dtd a few times around peak fertility. Has anyone had any similar early symptoms?

Yep my only symptoms were sore boobs and being exhausted! Are you going to take a test soon?