*March 2019 Testing Thread*

[Maximus17]

I take it back no spotting since then but I feel like PMS times 100 lol So pretty sure i will be out. I can't sleep, feel flu like and just edgy and so irritable.

I also had bad AF cramps 7-8 days before every BFP, and everytime I was convinced I wasn't pregnant, so it totally fooled me. I am sure it will be all ok with you and you never know x

 

[Kitana]

That sounds very positive @GeekMaker!!
Could be implantation bleeding! Fx!x

 

[Kickingk]

Sorry ladies rant Alert!

Arrrrgh this TTC journey is poo!
So I used clearblue every day after my period last month to get an idea of ovulation date CD17) I got 6 highs and a peak- great. This month I decided to be more relaxed about it and started doing the the tests CD13 but have had negative results, on CD17 today still negative. Having gone from loads of highs last month to nothing- does this mean im not going to ovulate?? Trying to dtd just incase but OH is ‘too tired’ not going to put pressure on him though, no point us both being in a tiz. it is just all so frustrating...so much for being relaxed this month.

Trying to bring back the positivity...next week we have our private clinic tests, by the Friday evening will hopefully no what is wrong

...and breathe

 

[soffphie]

Sorry ladies rant Alert!

Arrrrgh this TTC journey is poo!
So I used clearblue every day after my period last month to get an idea of ovulation date CD17) I got 6 highs and a peak- great. This month I decided to be more relaxed about it and started doing the the tests CD13 but have had negative results, on CD17 today still negative. Having gone from loads of highs last month to nothing- does this mean im not going to ovulate?? Trying to dtd just incase but OH is ‘too tired’ not going to put pressure on him though, no point us both being in a tiz. it is just all so frustrating...so much for being relaxed this month.

Trying to bring back the positivity...next week we have our private clinic tests, by the Friday evening will hopefully no what is wrong

...and breathe

Youve opted for private route? Are you UK based?
I have to agree it must be nice to get tests done and know by end week- we could do this but im stupid (really stupid) and scared too & keep putting it off!! Ive said May/June go private testing if NHS are not done-

 

[soffphie]

Sorry ladies rant Alert!

Arrrrgh this TTC journey is poo!
So I used clearblue every day after my period last month to get an idea of ovulation date CD17) I got 6 highs and a peak- great. This month I decided to be more relaxed about it and started doing the the tests CD13 but have had negative results, on CD17 today still negative. Having gone from loads of highs last month to nothing- does this mean im not going to ovulate?? Trying to dtd just incase but OH is ‘too tired’ not going to put pressure on him though, no point us both being in a tiz. it is just all so frustrating...so much for being relaxed this month.

Trying to bring back the positivity...next week we have our private clinic tests, by the Friday evening will hopefully no what is wrong

...and breathe

Re: Clearblue i had one idea for Clearblue if you wanted to be more relaxed.. and ive considered it myself. You do the clearblue tests till you get a flashing smiley then stop testing.. from this point on you dtd every 2 days.

 

[Rainbow1234]

I use clearblue and it changes monthly but I do get a peak eventually, last month I had day after day after day of flashing and got my peak cd18, month before I went straight from blank circle to peak. Keep testing, I bet you do get your peak eventually x

 

[Rainbow1234]

Re: Clearblue i had one idea for Clearblue if you wanted to be more relaxed.. and ive considered it myself. You do the clearblue tests till you get a flashing smiley then stop testing.. from this point on you dtd every 2 days.

I’m also going for a more relaxed month this month. I’m going to use opks just to get an idea of it but I’m not stressing. Last month we dtd every single day I got a flashing smile and then 3 days after peak so it ended up we dtd about 10 days in a row and we were sick of it. Last time I was pregnant we did it once that month. I’m going for every other day from around now. Might throw in an extra one when I get my peak, might not. We’ll see what happens x

 

[Kickingk]

Youve opted for private route? Are you UK based?
I have to agree it must be nice to get tests done and know by end week- we could do this but im stupid (really stupid) and scared too & keep putting it off!! Ive said May/June go private testing if NHS are not done-

Yeah I am UK based, the doctors made me feel so stupid and pathetic and everything seems so drawn out so I just decided to pay to go private, i will have a blood test done on wednesday at the same time OH will do his Semen sample, then friday I have a scan and then we have a consultation to discuss all.

So all done in a week, it is not cheap but to just get a conclusion on what is going on will make it worth it x

 

[Niknaknoo]

I think I’d go private, the nhs can be so slow!
Hope you get a straightforward answer.

Looks like af finally arriving for me....off I go to April!

 

[Aprilxxx]

I’m also going for a more relaxed month this month. I’m going to use opks just to get an idea of it but I’m not stressing. Last month we dtd every single day I got a flashing smile and then 3 days after peak so it ended up we dtd about 10 days in a row and we were sick of it. Last time I was pregnant we did it once that month. I’m going for every other day from around now. Might throw in an extra one when I get my peak, might not. We’ll see what happens x

I think being relaxed is the key!! Definitely try it next cycle.

 

[Aprilxxx]

Yeah I am UK based, the doctors made me feel so stupid and pathetic and everything seems so drawn out so I just decided to pay to go private, i will have a blood test done on wednesday at the same time OH will do his Semen sample, then friday I have a scan and then we have a consultation to discuss all.

So all done in a week, it is not cheap but to just get a conclusion on what is going on will make it worth it x

I hope you get the answers you need to help you ttc! Let us know xxx

 

[Aprilxxx]

I think I’d go private, the nhs can be so slow!
Hope you get a straightforward answer.

Looks like af finally arriving for me....off I go to April!

Sorry hun xxxx

 

[Aprilxxx]

Thank you again. It’s such a shame that I can’t be happy at all as I know what it’s like to get your hopes up. My miscarriages were always before 6 weeks so I will be very anxious till at least 12 weeks

I understand how you feel. I only got my bfp last week and all my mc have been around 6-7 weeks to so I can’t be happy until I’m past that point. seeing the bfp is amazing but then the reality hitting that things haven’t worked in the past is really upsetting and scary xxx hope it’s a sticky one for us both xxx

 

[chattychar1990]

I use clearblue and it changes monthly but I do get a peak eventually, last month I had day after day after day of flashing and got my peak cd18, month before I went straight from blank circle to peak. Keep testing, I bet you do get your peak eventually x

@Kickingk, i totally agree with Rainbow.
This cycle i had so many flasing smileys i thought i was never going to get my peak but i eventually did, the month before that i went straight from 2 blank circles to a peak.
Keep on testing hun and if you can DTD every other day if its not to much pressure on both you and your OH. That's what i did this cycle.
I personally don't think more sex gives you more of a chance, so many ladies on here DTD once the whole cycle and have got their BFP. xx

 

[chattychar1990]

I think I’d go private, the nhs can be so slow!
Hope you get a straightforward answer.

Looks like af finally arriving for me....off I go to April!

Sorry that AF is arriving for you Niknaknoo xx

 

[Kickingk]

Thank u ladies, i have my days of being relaxed and then i just get a bit frustrated...

i will let u know what the clinic is like next week and what they say. Depending on what they say it may relax me more anyway just knowing what is wrong or if it is just a waiting game for us x

Sorry AF got u Niknaknoo x

 

[Maximus17]

I understand how you feel. I only got my bfp last week and all my mc have been around 6-7 weeks to so I can’t be happy until I’m past that point. seeing the bfp is amazing but then the reality hitting that things haven’t worked in the past is really upsetting and scary xxx hope it’s a sticky one for us both xxx

ah April , I am sorry to hear about your miscarriages too. I am sooo prepared for the worst.
I really hope all will good for us this time. x

 

[Maximus17]

ah April , I am sorry to hear about your miscarriages too. I am sooo prepared for the worst.
I really hope all will good for us this time. x

also I wanted to ask has anyone mentioned taking low dose of aspirin to avoid miscarriages?

 

[soffphie]

Yeah I am UK based, the doctors made me feel so stupid and pathetic and everything seems so drawn out so I just decided to pay to go private, i will have a blood test done on wednesday at the same time OH will do his Semen sample, then friday I have a scan and then we have a consultation to discuss all.

So all done in a week, it is not cheap but to just get a conclusion on what is going on will make it worth it x

I can really see why you feel like that, i think i need to get some courage and do that myself! Being a big scardy cat! Haha. Well shall see what doctors have to say Weds like ive said before tho, May be latest now. I think a failed bfp for a Dec and Jan baby is ganna be it for me

 

[Aprilxxx]

also I wanted to ask has anyone mentioned taking low dose of aspirin to avoid miscarriages?

I spoke to my doctor abit this today and she didn’t recommend it