❤ April '22 testing ❤

[Babylove2023]

6DPO today.. been very crampy, headachy and bloated today.. they don't feel like normal AF cramps and I'd like to think it was too early for that but since it's my first cycle off the pill I feel like anything could happen... Will test on Monday at 8DPO, my LP used to usually only be 10-11 days. Looking back at my old posts when TTC my son I felt implantation at 8DPO and tested positive at 10DPO.

Just trying to prepare myself for the BFN too. Been trying to avoid any random googling and scrolling through forums!

Hope everyones well xxxx

 

[RainbowMama]

6DPO today.. been very crampy, headachy and bloated today.. they don't feel like normal AF cramps and I'd like to think it was too early for that but since it's my first cycle off the pill I feel like anything could happen... Will test on Monday at 8DPO, my LP used to usually only be 10-11 days. Looking back at my old posts when TTC my son I felt implantation at 8DPO and tested positive at 10DPO.

Just trying to prepare myself for the BFN too. Been trying to avoid any random googling and scrolling through forums!

Hope everyones well xxxx

Baby Dust!

I took my first letrozole tablets today. My Mira also arrived so I've been testing that out too. A little concerned my Estrogen is high for CD3 but not going to panic too much about it.

 

[Babylove2023]

@RainbowMama This all sounds promising!! Really hope this is the start of a sticky bean for you!

7DPO today, let's see what today brings! Will test tomorrow, may still be too early and expecting a BFN as I've had no symptoms or signs to say otherwise!

Terrible lower back pain for the last few days tho.. I've always suffered with lower back pain since having my son so don't think it's any sort of sign!

Have a lovely Sunday ladies xxxx

 

[Jamla]

@RainbowMama Glad you’ve got your clinic appointment - hope it goes well and you get some answers! And hope the tablets lead to a sticky baby!

@Babylove2023 Fingers crossed it’s a BFP!

I’m now 4dpo and so too early for anything yet, other than just hoping (but expecting BFN as usual). Out of interest, do you ladies continue dtd after you’ve ovulated? Our fertility nurse said it was worthwhile, if we can, but I don’t know if that’s just to cover you if you ovulate late.

 

[Babylove2023]

Thank you @Jamla!

We still DTD, early on the TWW anyway.. when it gets to around 7DPO, I get a bit worried it may disturb what's going on down there! I was determined to be more carefree this time though and put our relationship first, I dont like the idea of expecting it from him at certain times then denying him at others. But it's a personal choice I suppose!

My back is killing me today.. think it's all hormone related, think coming off the pill has heightened everything..

Starting to get prepare for a BFN and AF

 

[Jamla]

I guess you’re right - it is a personal choice. I figure I’ll suggest it in a few days and, if he’s keen great, if he’s not we’ll push it a day. I’ll then be 6 or 7dpo and so will prob let things happen naturally!

Sorry to hear about your back, that’s no fun. And I do the same thing, I always prepare (or try to) for a BFN and my af as I figure then it’s either as you expected or good news!

 

[Babylove2023]

8DPO today and a BFN.. but I was expecting it.. I didn't test positive with my son until 10DPO and days 8-9 are the most common implantation days so there's still a chance nothings happened yet!

I'm not going to test now unless I feel I need too.. assuming AF will arrive at her normal time but first cycle off the pill so I'm not sure we'll see.

It's still so disappointing even though I knew it was going to be a BFN haha.. I had forgotten how hard this TTC life was...

Xx

 

[Sugar10]

Hey, sorry my days are so hectic at the moment and it’s school holidays so have the kids at home with me.
Well I got a positive OPK so straight back on track, so I’m entering the TWW ... which will feel like forever.
Nice to hear from you clarkcharm
You’re still early @Babylove2023 (although I would test at 2dpo haha)
@Jamla hope the tww isn’t dragging too much for you!
@RainbowMama hope you’re app goes well, and you get answers, it’s good they’ve got an app for you. Also hope the medciation helps you this cycle ..
hope this is the month for some of us

 

[Babylove2023]

@Sugar10 yay so glad your back on track so soon!

Tested again this morning and got the faintest of lines... also took a one-step cheapie which was negative..

Really hard to see in the photos but thinking they're evaps.. even though the clear blue was definitely blue I've read lots of bad reviews on them.

Will just have to wait and see I suppose!

Feeling very sicky today but I have had a couple of nights of really bad sleep so just feeling generally really run down..

xx

 

[Sugar10]

@Babylove2023 i have had some evaps on those tests lately , but it was also the only one that gave me a solid line a couple months back.. but I’m actually sure I see a faint one on the one step cheapie test, it’s so hard on photos. And I struggle to get lines at all on those one step cheapie ones.
I always test super early it’s ridiculous haha

 

[Babylove2023]

@Sugar10, Yeah I'm not holding out much hope! Will just test again in the morning and hopefully that will clear things up! x

 

[Jamla]

@Sugar10 Thanks! It’s been manic at work so the days are flying by! I have to get through Easter without drinking much though, which will be a little difficult as we’ve got some big family get togethers and I know if I don’t drink at all, everyone will put 2 and 2 together and get 5!

Hope you being hectic makes your TWW go quickly!

@Babylove2023 Fingers crossed they’re not evap lines and get darker!

 

[Sugar10]

@Jamla i really wouldn’t worry about these super early days,(if you were to have just conceived) it wouldn’t have any affect - but obviously being over cautious is never a bad thing in these circumstances.
I’ve got some functions coming up myself which means I’ll be having a few drinks. (Like you say, it saves people asking!)
I think I have an issue with inplantation maybe (still not seen a doctor and it’s been one cycle inbetween my 3 m/c in a row since December) so I’ve looked up what could possibly help with that. . Never had an issue in the past so no clue where to start! Hope this cycle works and I don’t need to push for the doctor to run tests.

@Babylove2023 I definitly see a line! And I’ve found those clear blue ones the better out of the bunch recently! - or one I am a fan of now, is the clear blue digital “pregnant” “not pregnant” , not the weeks one. As that has told me as early as 12dpo.
the tests seems to have gone down in standard over the years!

 

[Clarkecharm]

Hey, sorry my days are so hectic at the moment and it’s school holidays so have the kids at home with me.
Well I got a positive OPK so straight back on track, so I’m entering the TWW ... which will feel like forever.
Nice to hear from you clarkcharm
You’re still early @Babylove2023 (although I would test at 2dpo haha)
@Jamla hope the tww isn’t dragging too much for you!
@RainbowMama hope you’re app goes well, and you get answers, it’s good they’ve got an app for you. Also hope the medciation helps you this cycle ..
hope this is the month for some of us

Hey it’s good to be back. Nice to hear from you too!

I finally got my long awaited gynae appointment For those of you that don’t know, I had my ‘first’ appointment back in early September last year and was then lost in the system! So I had to start everything again yesterday.

But I saw a new consultant and omg he was so much better. Felt as though he really did listen to me.

He said that all my bloods were normal, thyroid etc! But we had to re run a few more too. He’s sending me for a scan, internal and external. (Havent had one in 10 years) He’s also referred me to the recurrently miscarriage unit and wants to see me in 3 months. He was going to do my progesterone too. But the 2nd lot of bloods would’ve had to happen over Easter! So decided against it. He did ask about my weight but that wasn’t the main topic.

So looks like I’m finally going to get answers!

I hope this is everyone’s month. Send g you all lots of baby dust.

 

[Babylove2023]

BFN on frer this morning so guessing they were evaps or indents..

10DPO today, LP used to be only 10-11days before the pill but don't have any AF symptoms yet..

Feeling abit deflated, Just a waiting game.now..

Xxx

 

[Sugar10]

You’re still early @Babylove2023, maybe a line will show on a test in a couple of days. Think I sometimes get positives around 12dpo. You should try those digital ones if your AF doesn’t show. I don’t like frers as much anymore, they’ve given me evaps .. it’s so hard this TTC

 

[Sugar10]

@Clarkecharm that’s excellent news, sounds like they’re being very thorough. Which is good. I hope you have some answers soon.

 

[Jamla]

@Sugar10 Thanks! That will certainly make life easier! Sorry to hear you think you have an implantation issue - I hope this cycle works for you too! Otherwise, I hope the doctor can shed some light!

@Clarkecharm Glad your appointment went so well! It must be such a relief to have a good consultant this time! Hope you get some answers quickly!

@Babylove2023 Sorry it was a BFN but, as Sugar10 said, it is still early. I tend to wait to test until I’m late, as I figure you get a more definite answer - not that I’ve ever had a BFP though!

I’ve just heard from the fertility nurse that my bloods came back confirming I ovulated, which is a huge relief after my weird AF. Now just have a week to wait and, if it’s another BFN, she’s offered me another scan next cycle, so hopefully everything is covered!

Sending us all lots of baby dust!

 

[RainbowMama]

@Babylove2023 - Ugh, those tests can be so cruel. Keeping everything crossed for you hon.

@Clarkecharm - I’m so glad your appointment went well & they listened to you this time! Fingers crossed for you & everything is heading in the right direction now.

CD7 and I’ve just taken my last Letrozole tablets. I have to say these are making me a lot more emotional than Clomid did. I literally bit my fiancés head off yesterday over the most trivial thing too.

I recently purchased a Mira which I’ll be testing this cycle & also putting to the test expired OPK’s to see if they’re actually any good still. I’ve also been making OPK / Pregnancy Test templates which you can print, then stick tests to. It’s fair to say, I’m really good at keeping myself occupied.

 

[Babylove2023]

Thanks @Sugar10 I know I wish I hadn't bothered with the frer tbh, everyone raves about them but I'm not sure.. I've made a promise to myself that I wont test next cycle until AF due date. Think I have to to keep myself sane, I have lost so much sleep the last couple of days just stressing about it, it's silly.

@Jamla Good news about the confirmed O, so happy for you!

@RainbowMama, sounds like you are keeping yourself occupied, I'm terrible at distracting myself, have drove myself mad the last few days!

I am only 10 DPO but thinking I'm out.. My LP is usually only 10 or 11 days.. although I have no AF symptoms.. just literally trying to clear my mind of all things TTC for a while.. if AF isn't here by the weekend I will just use a cheapy and see!

Thanks ladies xx