*****March 2018 Testing Thread*****

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Hi ladies never thought I’d be back here so soon lol I had my baby 8 weeks ago and went on the mini pill 2 weeks ago after bleeding for 2 weeks straight which I’m assuming was my first period after giving birth, well now cd23 I have the lightest pink spotting and af like cramps which was my first symptom with DD also been needing to pee a lot more even when bladders pretty much empty, plus my nipples are really sensitive again when bf dd which sucks so I’m worried I may be pregnant again I guess I’ll be testing in 7 days lol

Oh Mystery, firstly, huge congratulations...I missed your birth announcement.
Secondly, peanutbutter in the July mummies thread got pregnant really soon after having her baby as well and friend of mines second son was born only two weeks after his big brother's first birthday so you wouldn't be alone.

How is new motherhood treating you?

I’m loving being a mum but I’m not ready to be pregnant again lol I’ve only just recovered lol

Oh bless you. Well, it's just a chance at the moment, but if you are, speak to Peanutbutter about it. X

 

[Wilson14]

Wilson, I'm so sorry to hear what you're going through and I know there's nothing I can say that will make this better. I'm assuming that the doctor who is telling you that you won't conceive is the GP? Personally, I would feel happier discussing my options with a fertility specialist as in my experience, GPs generally don't know much about fertility. Although IVF would be the treatment offered, it is important to remember that things can be done to improve sperm. As you may have read in some of my other posts, we have dealt with sperm issues. Although it sounds like they weren't as bad as your OH's, I thought I'd pass on our experiences all the same.

My OH's first sample showed low motility so he was asked to do the same and it was practically identical. We then learned that sperm takes 90 days to be made so samples should be done at least that far apart. He also started taking vitamins and improving his diet and lifestyle in general. He was really committed to it and both his recent samples were much improved with all parameters well within normal range. My point is that there are things you can do without resorting to IVF although there are of course no guarantees.

Leading on from what GG said though, I think you may be dealing with greater issues and I think you need to work out where you both are with this. Having faced male factor issues, I know that accepting a childless future with a husband who was on board and did his best would be entirely different to one who wasn't. I think it's really important to consider that this really could build resentment just like GG said. I also don't think that he should be defining a timeline - that's a decision you both should be making together. No one ever expects to be faced with infertility but when you're unfortunate enough to have it forced upon you then of course you need to open your mind to alternatives about your future but only you know which of these are genuinely an option for you personally.

I hope you manage to talk things though and get a better understanding of both sides. As GG said, try not to make snap decisions and give yourself time to process and make the right decision for you whatever that may be. Emotions cloud judgement and I would hate for you to make a decision that you go on to regret later.

Wishing you all the best.

Well we chatted last night and i have another year, he's going to continue on Wellman and carrying on with quitting smoking and try and cut down on his drinking. So I've still got a deadline which doesn't make me very happy, still feel pressured but I'm not out yet. We're going to try some stress relieving measures too and see where we go.

I appreciate everyone's advice. And apologies to everyone for highjacking this testing thread!!xx

 

[WinterWolf]

Hi ladies never thought I’d be back here so soon lol I had my baby 8 weeks ago and went on the mini pill 2 weeks ago after bleeding for 2 weeks straight which I’m assuming was my first period after giving birth, well now cd23 I have the lightest pink spotting and af like cramps which was my first symptom with DD also been needing to pee a lot more even when bladders pretty much empty, plus my nipples are really sensitive again when bf dd which sucks so I’m worried I may be pregnant again I guess I’ll be testing in 7 days lol

Oh Mystery, firstly, huge congratulations...I missed your birth announcement.
Secondly, peanutbutter in the July mummies thread got pregnant really soon after having her baby as well and friend of mines second son was born only two weeks after his big brother's first birthday so you wouldn't be alone.

How is new motherhood treating you?

My best friend's older brother was born at the end of January and then she was born that December! Her mother must've conceived 6 weeks after giving birth.. so its totally possible! Though it could just be your hormones regulating

 

[WelshGirl82]

I’m out this month guys, got AF this morning

 

[Alexis2017]

Hi ladies never thought I’d be back here so soon lol I had my baby 8 weeks ago and went on the mini pill 2 weeks ago after bleeding for 2 weeks straight which I’m assuming was my first period after giving birth, well now cd23 I have the lightest pink spotting and af like cramps which was my first symptom with DD also been needing to pee a lot more even when bladders pretty much empty, plus my nipples are really sensitive again when bf dd which sucks so I’m worried I may be pregnant again I guess I’ll be testing in 7 days lol

Congrats Mystery! I remember you from last year. I am still ttc now 1.5 years with no luck. Congrats on the birth of your baby! It may seem tough but you would be very lucky (in my eyes) keep us updated !

 

[Poppy_12]

Hi everyone,

Well on Sunday I posted about no AF and cramping, this was 2 weeks late AF. I said that I was going to hold out till tomorrow to test and I’ve managed to. Got a FRER ready for the morning. I honestly feel sick because I’ve really felt symptoms. And if I’m not, then something in my cycle mustn’t be working properly for a 6.5 week cycle surely.

Tomorrow morning will tell I suppose.
Grr! Xx

 

[Kaylip29]

Good luck Poppy, fingers crossed for you xx

 

[Mystery26]

Good luck poppy yeah if I’m pregnant again I won’t be too upset after trying for 12 yrs to start my family I guess I’ll get all the hard stuff out of the way in the next 2 yrs then just sit back and enjoy lol lucky Aurora is such a good baby she’s already sleeping through the night at 8 weeks hehe

 

[SugaryIris]

Fingers crossed Poppy!! X

 

[Poppy_12]

Thanks ladies. Xx

Wow, Mystery 8 weeks and sleeping through - that’s amazing! Fingers crossed for you xx

 

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Good luck for the morning Poppy xx

 

[Poppy_12]

Hi ladies,

Thanks for all of your well wishes. It’s a BFN. I draw a blank from here: no period for 6 weeks; 9 days ago I had bad pulling cramps for 2-3 days; boobs killing. But I tested on a FRER so surely thought even if I’d ovulated late, it would show up?

Feeling like just giving up Cos I’m sick of thinking about it.

Thanks for listening. Xx

 

[Mystery26]

I would go see your gp and get a blood test they can rule out any other health issues that could cause your period to stop

 

[SugaryIris]

Hi ladies,

Thanks for all of your well wishes. It’s a BFN. I draw a blank from here: no period for 6 weeks; 9 days ago I had bad pulling cramps for 2-3 days; boobs killing. But I tested on a FRER so surely thought even if I’d ovulated late, it would show up?

Feeling like just giving up Cos I’m sick of thinking about it.

Thanks for listening. Xx

Hi Poppy, I’m really sorry you are feeling low. How long have you been off contraception? It might just be your periods settling down still. Could be stress or anything, try not to worry. Your symptoms sound like maybe she’s on the way x best of luck for next month!

 

[Poppy_12]

Thank you SugaryIris. I came off the mini pill in December. Since then I had one small bleed (literally one day long) exactly 28 days after coming off. Since then I’ve had nothing. With my DS 6 years ago I came off the same pill and fell straight away so I think I was unrealistic thinking that would happen again.

I think my worry is not that I’m not pregnant as I know it’s just been a few months, but that my cycle is not working properly, I tried OPKs this month and they never seemed to be positive so we just DTD every other day incase.

Thanks for all of your advice. Xx

 

[WinterWolf]

Thank you SugaryIris. I came off the mini pill in December. Since then I had one small bleed (literally one day long) exactly 28 days after coming off. Since then I’ve had nothing. With my DS 6 years ago I came off the same pill and fell straight away so I think I was unrealistic thinking that would happen again.

I think my worry is not that I’m not pregnant as I know it’s just been a few months, but that my cycle is not working properly, I tried OPKs this month and they never seemed to be positive so we just DTD every other day incase.

Thanks for all of your advice. Xx

Sometimes it takes a long time for your ovaries to kick back into action. Don't stress about it. Your body will sort itself out eventually. Best of luck.

 

[SugaryIris]

Thank you SugaryIris. I came off the mini pill in December. Since then I had one small bleed (literally one day long) exactly 28 days after coming off. Since then I’ve had nothing. With my DS 6 years ago I came off the same pill and fell straight away so I think I was unrealistic thinking that would happen again.

I think my worry is not that I’m not pregnant as I know it’s just been a few months, but that my cycle is not working properly, I tried OPKs this month and they never seemed to be positive so we just DTD every other day incase.

Thanks for all of your advice. Xx

After coming off the pill, I had a 32 day cycle then followed by a 48 day one before settling into a 32 day cycle every month. Try not to worry, I’ve known ladies to take a year to settle into a regular cycle after coming off the pill!

 

[Lynsey252831]

Hi girls I'm joining quite late to the thread but can I please have 30th?
Xx

 

[EllieH]

Thank you SugaryIris. I came off the mini pill in December. Since then I had one small bleed (literally one day long) exactly 28 days after coming off. Since then I’ve had nothing. With my DS 6 years ago I came off the same pill and fell straight away so I think I was unrealistic thinking that would happen again.

I think my worry is not that I’m not pregnant as I know it’s just been a few months, but that my cycle is not working properly, I tried OPKs this month and they never seemed to be positive so we just DTD every other day incase.

Thanks for all of your advice. Xx

In exactly the same boat Poppy, although I’m not trying yet, I came off the mini pill in feb and still no af and similar to you last time it did not take long for DH and I to conceive our DD! Just wanted to say, I get it, it sucks so bad, been doing ovulation test and nothing too as I wanted to know everything about my cycle as soon as we were ready! Given up for a while now though, just feeling pointless.

I hope your body gets back to normality soon and fx you get you bfp x

 

[Poppy_12]

Thank you Ellie. I’m sorry to hear that your cycle is messing you about too. It’s bizarre how our bodies can react at different times. I hope yours regulates soon. I think I’ve had AF type cramps coming on today so maybe she’s on the way. Hopefully, then at least I’ll be getting somewhere!

Good luck to you. Xx