**** October Testing Thread****

[LuckyLaura]

Morning ladies
Well I got this today View attachment 74749

bit confused why it say 2-3 as AF not due to til tomorrow (was expecting 1-2), assume it just means theres more hcg than expected which is I hope a good thing. I am still a bit on tenderhooks as still getting some brown stuff, so reluctant to plan anything yet. I will be going for an earlier scan or two this time though just to put my mind at ease.
I still can't actually believe it, don't really feel pregnant but then I didn't last time. Really hope it goes well this time

GG those are some good strong lines FX for you.

Sorry to hear AF got you Sunflower.

Yaaaaaaay congratulations hehe I'm sure you're so excited xxxx

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[LuckyLaura]

I've not stopped crying!! I thought this would never happen. No need to wait for semen analysis results now!

Omg omg omg omg amazing xxx congrats!!!!!!! Xxx

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[_GG_]

I'm sorry to read that so many of us are having such an awful time I follow so many of you ladies on your journeys and it is gutting that you are going through this I wish I could do something to help but I know I can't really. I agree Alexis that it's an absolute nightmare to try to stay positive throughout this. I also think I'm not strong enough for this in the long haul xxx

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I'm getting to a point where I'm starting to feel like enough is enough. Positivity is practically non-existent. We've wanted this for nearly 3 years. We took it easy for the first year and I try not to count it as I wasn't ovulating then we tried not to put too much pressure on us the second year. Still nothing so started fertility investigations and have properly focused for the last year. I really don't know what else we can do. That's why I've decided to go back to the GP and get referred to fertility again. I just want there to be an end point to this journey. Good or bad. Obviously the good outcome is much preferred but if it doesn't go our way in the end, I need to find a way to draw a line under it and move on with life.

Big Huggsss I wish I could help but I know it's just words. I got myself into rather a dark hole these past two months so I'm trying lots of new things to stay positive and busy ..not sure they're working yet but at least it's something right it's so good to have a place where we can vent or where people understand xx

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Thanks Laura. I find it helpful being on here as I feel like less of a nutter haha. As supportive as my OH is, men just don't get it like we do. He said he can't believe this is all I think about when I told him. I said I couldn't believe this isn't all he thinks about!! It was a really good talk though as I think we understand each other a little better as let's face it, we didn't predict we would still be in this situation as no one does. On here though, I feel a bit more normal haha. I've been feeling generally ok the past few days though. When the witch gets me, I think I need a new plan.

Aww I'm glad that your talk helped men don't really get it the same but probably cuz they don't go through all the hormones and they can't really relate to wanting to feel pregnant etc my husband is very sweet though about it all and I know he wants kids badly but I still find I need to get on here to talk to you ladies that have that extra understanding and can relate more than him. Haha he wasn't even sure how periods work until we met...crazy. I mean I'm not a guy but I know how all his biology works. What u thinking for a new plan xx

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I have a few ideas but one (probably dangerous!) thing we're gonna try is actually involving OH in knowing my cycle His suggestion not mine haha!! As we've had so many issues, I starting tracking so much earlier than I ever would have done but have always tried to avoid putting pressure on OH. We talked about it and he made a good point that not knowing avoids the pressure on the fertile week but he doesn't know when AF is incoming and that I'm best avoided haha!! We both think it's worth a try. Can always go back if it turns out to be terrible!!

My husband knows my cycle and it hasn't done us any harm. If anything hell ask me so when are the good days LET'S GO HEHE he seems to be enjoying his involvement and feeling like he's doing something other than just donating sperm to the cause hahaha xx

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Dan has been the same. His words were, "right, so you use these predictor things then I come home from work to you in your birthday suit and I jump into action? Lol

His catchphrase has become "have you got 3 mins?"hahahah

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Dan's is, "would you like me to disappoint you for ten minutes" lol

 

[Alexis2017]

Oh wow Jemrose and Mrs LK congrats to you both. Xx

 

[Pidgeridoo]

It's so nice to see October ending with plenty of BFP's! Looks like July babies is going to be such a busy thread with all you lovely ladies! Big congrats to you all!

 

[Alexis2017]

I've not stopped crying!! I thought this would never happen. No need to wait for semen analysis results now!

How long have you been trying? I feel like it won't ever happen for us...on to month 11. It must feel amazing ! So happy for you xx

I just don't get what we are doing wrong. Dreading this hsg test. It's just not looking good for us. I am constantly seeing ppl join in the ttc chat and get their bfp but I am always out.

Happy and healthy 9 months to you JemRose ! Xx

 

[Pidgeridoo]

I've not stopped crying!! I thought this would never happen. No need to wait for semen analysis results now!

How long have you been trying? I feel like it won't ever happen for us...on to month 11. It must feel amazing ! So happy for you xx

I just don't get what we are doing wrong. Dreading this hsg test. It's just not looking good for us. I am constantly seeing ppl join in the ttc chat and get their bfp but I am always out.

Happy and healthy 9 months to you JemRose ! Xx

we WILL both get there Alexis! Each fertility test brings you a step closer to getting your BFP! I can't wait for my first appointment letter to arrive I'm feeling much more relaxed now! We were going to do SMEP and start our new vitamins together this month but I have decided to just see how things roll! We are going to start our vitamins once they arrive and continue to dtd but just when the mood takes us and no more opks! I don't see us getting a natural BFP anymore so why should I stress myself out so much every month! I have a strong positive feeling that our assisted coception journey will end in our BFP! Anyway who knows we may get a miracle BFP before that lol

 

[JemRose]

I've not stopped crying!! I thought this would never happen. No need to wait for semen analysis results now!

How long have you been trying? I feel like it won't ever happen for us...on to month 11. It must feel amazing ! So happy for you xx

I just don't get what we are doing wrong. Dreading this hsg test. It's just not looking good for us. I am constantly seeing ppl join in the ttc chat and get their bfp but I am always out.

Happy and healthy 9 months to you JemRose ! Xx

We've been trying 9 months. Good luck, you'll get there xxx

 

[Sunflower1]

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Congratulations!!! xx

 

[Alexis2017]

I've not stopped crying!! I thought this would never happen. No need to wait for semen analysis results now!

How long have you been trying? I feel like it won't ever happen for us...on to month 11. It must feel amazing ! So happy for you xx

I just don't get what we are doing wrong. Dreading this hsg test. It's just not looking good for us. I am constantly seeing ppl join in the ttc chat and get their bfp but I am always out.

Happy and healthy 9 months to you JemRose ! Xx

we WILL both get there Alexis! Each fertility test brings you a step closer to getting your BFP! I can't wait for my first appointment letter to arrive I'm feeling much more relaxed now! We were going to do SMEP and start our new vitamins together this month but I have decided to just see how things roll! We are going to start our vitamins once they arrive and continue to dtd but just when the mood takes us and no more opks! I don't see us getting a natural BFP anymore so why should I stress myself out so much every month! I have a strong positive feeling that our assisted coception journey will end in our BFP! Anyway who knows we may get a miracle BFP before that lol

I have the worst af symptoms this cycle. The boob pain woke me up this morning and hasn't stopped. I feel so queasy I can't eat. I am just 100% fed up. I am awaiting the hsg scan next. You sound so positive. I was feeling so positive until af showed up with avengence. Not had af this heavy for months. How long have you been trying now pidge? I feel like I want to agree and say I doubt we will get a natural bfp now but I don't want to give in just yet when we have had great test results...nothing makes sence to me anymore

 

[_GG_]

I've not stopped crying!! I thought this would never happen. No need to wait for semen analysis results now!

How long have you been trying? I feel like it won't ever happen for us...on to month 11. It must feel amazing ! So happy for you xx

I just don't get what we are doing wrong. Dreading this hsg test. It's just not looking good for us. I am constantly seeing ppl join in the ttc chat and get their bfp but I am always out.

Happy and healthy 9 months to you JemRose ! Xx

we WILL both get there Alexis! Each fertility test brings you a step closer to getting your BFP! I can't wait for my first appointment letter to arrive I'm feeling much more relaxed now! We were going to do SMEP and start our new vitamins together this month but I have decided to just see how things roll! We are going to start our vitamins once they arrive and continue to dtd but just when the mood takes us and no more opks! I don't see us getting a natural BFP anymore so why should I stress myself out so much every month! I have a strong positive feeling that our assisted coception journey will end in our BFP! Anyway who knows we may get a miracle BFP before that lol

I have the worst af symptoms this cycle. The boob pain woke me up this morning and hasn't stopped. I feel so queasy I can't eat. I am just 100% fed up. I am awaiting the hsg scan next. You sound so positive. I was feeling so positive until af showed up with avengence. Not had af this heavy for months. How long have you been trying now pidge? I feel like I want to agree and say I doubt we will get a natural bfp now but I don't want to give in just yet when we have had great test results...nothing makes sence to me anymore

Broken record alert but all the signs of a chemical are waving like red flags. That's a good sign...it means it's happening, just not quite there yet. I'm positive you'll fall naturally xx

 

[LuckyLaura]

I'm sorry to read that so many of us are having such an awful time I follow so many of you ladies on your journeys and it is gutting that you are going through this I wish I could do something to help but I know I can't really. I agree Alexis that it's an absolute nightmare to try to stay positive throughout this. I also think I'm not strong enough for this in the long haul xxx

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I'm getting to a point where I'm starting to feel like enough is enough. Positivity is practically non-existent. We've wanted this for nearly 3 years. We took it easy for the first year and I try not to count it as I wasn't ovulating then we tried not to put too much pressure on us the second year. Still nothing so started fertility investigations and have properly focused for the last year. I really don't know what else we can do. That's why I've decided to go back to the GP and get referred to fertility again. I just want there to be an end point to this journey. Good or bad. Obviously the good outcome is much preferred but if it doesn't go our way in the end, I need to find a way to draw a line under it and move on with life.

Big Huggsss I wish I could help but I know it's just words. I got myself into rather a dark hole these past two months so I'm trying lots of new things to stay positive and busy ..not sure they're working yet but at least it's something right it's so good to have a place where we can vent or where people understand xx

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Thanks Laura. I find it helpful being on here as I feel like less of a nutter haha. As supportive as my OH is, men just don't get it like we do. He said he can't believe this is all I think about when I told him. I said I couldn't believe this isn't all he thinks about!! It was a really good talk though as I think we understand each other a little better as let's face it, we didn't predict we would still be in this situation as no one does. On here though, I feel a bit more normal haha. I've been feeling generally ok the past few days though. When the witch gets me, I think I need a new plan.

Aww I'm glad that your talk helped men don't really get it the same but probably cuz they don't go through all the hormones and they can't really relate to wanting to feel pregnant etc my husband is very sweet though about it all and I know he wants kids badly but I still find I need to get on here to talk to you ladies that have that extra understanding and can relate more than him. Haha he wasn't even sure how periods work until we met...crazy. I mean I'm not a guy but I know how all his biology works. What u thinking for a new plan xx

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I have a few ideas but one (probably dangerous!) thing we're gonna try is actually involving OH in knowing my cycle His suggestion not mine haha!! As we've had so many issues, I starting tracking so much earlier than I ever would have done but have always tried to avoid putting pressure on OH. We talked about it and he made a good point that not knowing avoids the pressure on the fertile week but he doesn't know when AF is incoming and that I'm best avoided haha!! We both think it's worth a try. Can always go back if it turns out to be terrible!!

My husband knows my cycle and it hasn't done us any harm. If anything hell ask me so when are the good days LET'S GO HEHE he seems to be enjoying his involvement and feeling like he's doing something other than just donating sperm to the cause hahaha xx

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Dan has been the same. His words were, "right, so you use these predictor things then I come home from work to you in your birthday suit and I jump into action? Lol

His catchphrase has become "have you got 3 mins?"hahahah

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Dan's is, "would you like me to disappoint you for ten minutes" lol

Hahaa at least it's 7 mins more tho than my husband aspires to! We are both so tired

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LL...it always ends up being at least 40 minutes of mostly laughing and messing around, lol.

 

[Nikkibiscuit]

So glad to see some BFP to end the month. I'm still waiting on AF cycle day 28. Tested negative so just waiting to see how long this cycle is I've had everything from 23 days to 37 days now over the past 5 months. Hoping month 6 might bring us some good news. Hate this time in the cycle as feels like it's not worth still trying but just waiting to get AF over with x

 

[Pidgeridoo]

I've not stopped crying!! I thought this would never happen. No need to wait for semen analysis results now!

How long have you been trying? I feel like it won't ever happen for us...on to month 11. It must feel amazing ! So happy for you xx

I just don't get what we are doing wrong. Dreading this hsg test. It's just not looking good for us. I am constantly seeing ppl join in the ttc chat and get their bfp but I am always out.

Happy and healthy 9 months to you JemRose ! Xx

we WILL both get there Alexis! Each fertility test brings you a step closer to getting your BFP! I can't wait for my first appointment letter to arrive I'm feeling much more relaxed now! We were going to do SMEP and start our new vitamins together this month but I have decided to just see how things roll! We are going to start our vitamins once they arrive and continue to dtd but just when the mood takes us and no more opks! I don't see us getting a natural BFP anymore so why should I stress myself out so much every month! I have a strong positive feeling that our assisted coception journey will end in our BFP! Anyway who knows we may get a miracle BFP before that lol

I have the worst af symptoms this cycle. The boob pain woke me up this morning and hasn't stopped. I feel so queasy I can't eat. I am just 100% fed up. I am awaiting the hsg scan next. You sound so positive. I was feeling so positive until af showed up with avengence. Not had af this heavy for months. How long have you been trying now pidge? I feel like I want to agree and say I doubt we will get a natural bfp now but I don't want to give in just yet when we have had great test results...nothing makes sence to me anymore

We've been trying since the day we got married basically, so it's been two years and three months now I do think you've been having chemicals like the other girls have been saying Alexis! Do you ever poas early and see if you get faint positives? I've ever had a whiff of a BFP unfortunately so I really don't hold much hope anymore for a natural positive! I do have great faith in our assisted conception journey though and I have a very strong feeling that I will have a baby in my arms in the next couple of years!

 

[MoominGirl]

AF started today. Guess I'm out again. Oh well, onto cycle no 23....

Sorry Sunflower. We seem to have very similar cycles as I was out again this morning. I don't really know how to feel anymore. Just don't really feel anything right now. Guess that's better than spending the day in tears.

 

[MoominGirl]

I'm sorry to read that so many of us are having such an awful time I follow so many of you ladies on your journeys and it is gutting that you are going through this I wish I could do something to help but I know I can't really. I agree Alexis that it's an absolute nightmare to try to stay positive throughout this. I also think I'm not strong enough for this in the long haul xxx

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I'm getting to a point where I'm starting to feel like enough is enough. Positivity is practically non-existent. We've wanted this for nearly 3 years. We took it easy for the first year and I try not to count it as I wasn't ovulating then we tried not to put too much pressure on us the second year. Still nothing so started fertility investigations and have properly focused for the last year. I really don't know what else we can do. That's why I've decided to go back to the GP and get referred to fertility again. I just want there to be an end point to this journey. Good or bad. Obviously the good outcome is much preferred but if it doesn't go our way in the end, I need to find a way to draw a line under it and move on with life.

Big Huggsss I wish I could help but I know it's just words. I got myself into rather a dark hole these past two months so I'm trying lots of new things to stay positive and busy ..not sure they're working yet but at least it's something right it's so good to have a place where we can vent or where people understand xx

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Thanks Laura. I find it helpful being on here as I feel like less of a nutter haha. As supportive as my OH is, men just don't get it like we do. He said he can't believe this is all I think about when I told him. I said I couldn't believe this isn't all he thinks about!! It was a really good talk though as I think we understand each other a little better as let's face it, we didn't predict we would still be in this situation as no one does. On here though, I feel a bit more normal haha. I've been feeling generally ok the past few days though. When the witch gets me, I think I need a new plan.

Aww I'm glad that your talk helped men don't really get it the same but probably cuz they don't go through all the hormones and they can't really relate to wanting to feel pregnant etc my husband is very sweet though about it all and I know he wants kids badly but I still find I need to get on here to talk to you ladies that have that extra understanding and can relate more than him. Haha he wasn't even sure how periods work until we met...crazy. I mean I'm not a guy but I know how all his biology works. What u thinking for a new plan xx

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I have a few ideas but one (probably dangerous!) thing we're gonna try is actually involving OH in knowing my cycle His suggestion not mine haha!! As we've had so many issues, I starting tracking so much earlier than I ever would have done but have always tried to avoid putting pressure on OH. We talked about it and he made a good point that not knowing avoids the pressure on the fertile week but he doesn't know when AF is incoming and that I'm best avoided haha!! We both think it's worth a try. Can always go back if it turns out to be terrible!!

My husband knows my cycle and it hasn't done us any harm. If anything hell ask me so when are the good days LET'S GO HEHE he seems to be enjoying his involvement and feeling like he's doing something other than just donating sperm to the cause hahaha xx

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Dan has been the same. His words were, "right, so you use these predictor things then I come home from work to you in your birthday suit and I jump into action? Lol

So the openness about my cycle starts today. So far so good. I have a good feeling about doing it this way. Not because I think we have a hope in hell of falling pregnant but just so it keeps good communication between the 2 of us and helps manage expectations at certain times of the month.

 

[MoominGirl]

Congrats JemRose and MrsLK!!!

 

[MoominGirl]

I've not stopped crying!! I thought this would never happen. No need to wait for semen analysis results now!

How long have you been trying? I feel like it won't ever happen for us...on to month 11. It must feel amazing ! So happy for you xx

I just don't get what we are doing wrong. Dreading this hsg test. It's just not looking good for us. I am constantly seeing ppl join in the ttc chat and get their bfp but I am always out.

Happy and healthy 9 months to you JemRose ! Xx

Sorry you're feeling miserable. I'm not sure I can offer any helpful words as I feel exactly the same right now and I just don't see it ever happening anymore.

One useful thing I can say is, try not to worry about the HSG. In my experience, it really sounds worse than it was. I asked to see the screen while they were flushing so I knew on the day that they were fine. You always sound like your af is quite painful as is mine and honestly my normal af cramps are so much worse than the cramps I got during the HSG.

 

[MoominGirl]

I've not stopped crying!! I thought this would never happen. No need to wait for semen analysis results now!

How long have you been trying? I feel like it won't ever happen for us...on to month 11. It must feel amazing ! So happy for you xx

I just don't get what we are doing wrong. Dreading this hsg test. It's just not looking good for us. I am constantly seeing ppl join in the ttc chat and get their bfp but I am always out.

Happy and healthy 9 months to you JemRose ! Xx

we WILL both get there Alexis! Each fertility test brings you a step closer to getting your BFP! I can't wait for my first appointment letter to arrive I'm feeling much more relaxed now! We were going to do SMEP and start our new vitamins together this month but I have decided to just see how things roll! We are going to start our vitamins once they arrive and continue to dtd but just when the mood takes us and no more opks! I don't see us getting a natural BFP anymore so why should I stress myself out so much every month! I have a strong positive feeling that our assisted coception journey will end in our BFP! Anyway who knows we may get a miracle BFP before that lol

I have the worst af symptoms this cycle. The boob pain woke me up this morning and hasn't stopped. I feel so queasy I can't eat. I am just 100% fed up. I am awaiting the hsg scan next. You sound so positive. I was feeling so positive until af showed up with avengence. Not had af this heavy for months. How long have you been trying now pidge? I feel like I want to agree and say I doubt we will get a natural bfp now but I don't want to give in just yet when we have had great test results...nothing makes sence to me anymore

We've been trying since the day we got married basically, so it's been two years and three months now I do think you've been having chemicals like the other girls have been saying Alexis! Do you ever poas early and see if you get faint positives? I've ever had a whiff of a BFP unfortunately so I really don't hold much hope anymore for a natural positive! I do have great faith in our assisted conception journey though and I have a very strong feeling that I will have a baby in my arms in the next couple of years!

I've also never had a whiff of a positive over a similar period of time. I never test early though as I just don't see the point. We are going to start the ball rolling for assisted conception again as during that time there have been several issues that have now been resolved so there's always been a good argument to try naturally for a bit longer each time. I hope I can find some of your enthusiasm for that part of the journey as currently I just feel like we're a lost cause. I'm thankful that I'm not really an animal person as I probably would have bought a zoo by now. Though my current weakness seems to be trips away for me and OH. It's good to have something to look forward to.