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Anyone on their first cycle 2ww want a cycle buddy to chat with ?

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PinkButterfly · 11/10/2006 10:35

Hi. I am on my first two week wait and completely consumed! Can't think of much else and as we haven't told anyone we are ttc I have no-one to chat with about it!! Anyone ??

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KitKat30 · 23/10/2006 08:15

Hi Mrs McJ - well I got a faint positive Sat night, but started bleeding v heavily on Sunday. It's v painful and is still heavy today so I dont think this is the month for me.

Was terribly upset yesterday, but am feeling a bit better today. Trying to be as positive as I can - there's always next month. DH has been fantastic - just an absolute star.

Thanks for all your concern everyone, really appreciated it. Oh well, here we go - round 2!

x

mrspf · 22/10/2006 14:42

Hi 1n2s,

I have heard they improve your CM which makes things better for those little swimmers to get to the egg.

But grapefruit juice should be taken in moderation and EPO should only be taken from CD1 to ovulation.

MrsMcJnr · 22/10/2006 14:41

Hello ladies. Glad to hear the table helped . I have tried to cut down on the booze, "they" say you should limit it to 13 units if you are TTC and it can make sperm's mobility suffer. More tomorrow... Hope the BFN is wrong mrspf! KitKat - how are you? ok?

mrspf · 22/10/2006 12:56

Hi 1n2s,

I have heard they improve your CM which makes things better for those little swimmers to get to the egg.

But grapefruit juice should be taken in moderation and EPO should only be taken from CD1 to ovulation.

1n2s · 22/10/2006 11:10

Yes - you must stay hopeful!! I know how you feel - I always feel down when af finally arrives. What do grapefruit juice and evening primrose do exactly?

mrspf · 21/10/2006 19:15

Hi all,

1n2s- I have been having the odd drink - no more than 2 units a night, but next month, I may lay off alcohol altogether, and I also plan to take evening primrose oil and drink grapefruit juice to improve my EWCM. Every little helps...

After saying this morning that I wouldn't buy any more tests, I started to feel queasy and really couldn't face coffee, so I started to get all excited again and bought a twin pack of tests. But got another BFN. Bit disappointed but still hopeful, especially after seeing Mrsmcjnr's table. I really must resist using the other test too soon as this is starting to be an expensive habit! Oh well, who knows what's going on- with my DD i had a BFN on day AF due but BFP 3 days later, although with my m/c got a BFP straightaway...

mrspf · 21/10/2006 18:05

Hi all,

1n2s- I have been having the odd drink - no more than 2 units a night, but next month, I may lay off alcohol altogether, and I also plan to take evening primrose oil and drink grapefruit juice to improve my EWCM. Every little helps...

After saying this morning that I wouldn't buy any more tests, I started to feel queasy and really couldn't face coffee, so I started to get all excited again and bought a twin pack of tests. But got another BFN. Bit disappointed but still hopeful, especially after seeing Mrsmcjnr's table. I really must resist using the other test too soon as this is starting to be an expensive habit! Oh well, who knows what's going on- with my DD i had a BFN on day AF due but BFP 3 days later, although with my m/c got a BFP straightaway...

1n2s · 21/10/2006 14:52

Is it best not to drink alcohol at all, for either of you, whilst trying to get pregnant or better just to limit it? Have the odd glass of wine but wondering whether to cut this out altogether - what do guys think?

KitKat30 · 21/10/2006 14:25

hi hon - having a few technical probs?!

It's a real mix of brown and red to be honest - and it has an odd consistency more like EWCM than anything else. I dont know...just have to wait it out I guess and hope it doesnt get any heavier.

x

MrsMcJnr · 21/10/2006 14:21

grggggggggggggggggggrrrrrrr!

MrsMcJnr · 21/10/2006 14:20

Damn it, me and links!

Try again \link{http://www.mooncup.co.uk/here}

MrsMcJnr · 21/10/2006 14:20

KitKat - totally off the current topic but have you seen \link{http://www.mooncup.co.uk/this about mooncups!} found it on another thread!

MrsMcJnr · 21/10/2006 14:14

KitKat - I don't know if that is implantation or not but that's not AF so fingers crossed she won't turn up. You probably know this rule already but AF has not officially arrived and your cycle is not over until there is enough blood to need to use something and it should be pretty red blood. HTH, hang in there, what will be will be, hugs.

KitKat30 · 21/10/2006 14:06

Hello girls

Am a bit up and down today . After yesterday afternoon's mini bleed I had absolutely nothing else. Took another test this morning - still BFN. Bit more bleeding as well this morning - but it seems to have stopped now.

OK - now sorry if this is way TMI but i need your opinions!! Yesterday it was pretty browny in colour, as it was this morning... BUT it was definitely looking more red than brown...

I didnt use a tampon because I wanted to see how heavy it was - just one of those mini liners - and it was never enough to come on to it in any way. It was just there when...ahem... I wiped . Now seems to have stopped....

I have no idea what's going on - whether it's AF or implantation?! I dont feel pregnant - no symptoms other than cramps. Just so worried and a bit teary...

MrsMcJnr · 21/10/2006 12:54

Afternoon ladies, came for a sneak peak! Welcome to PB & KK's thread 1n2s! I am on my 5th cycle of TTC and not in the 2WW (should OV Monday) but they seemed like nice ladies so I came in for a chat and liked it so much I stayed Plus I think they are lucky with PB getting her BFP and things looking good for KK, I'm staying! I know how you feel about RL friends. I am 33 in Dec and most of my friends have school age kids!

I found this on another site that I go on sometimes, it's American and too scary & technical most of the time but I thought you'd all like this:

Positive BFP Percentages according to dpo:

  • 35% at 10dpo
  • 51% at 11dpo
  • 62% at 12dpo
  • 68% at 13dpo
  • 74% at 14dpo
  • 80% at 15dpo
  • 88% at 16dpo
  • 92% at 17dpo (and then there are those who got BFNs until 21dpo!)

I'd say 9dpo is the earliest that it is worth testing but this chart makes me hold out until later!

MrsPF - hope this chart helps you too, fingers crossed.

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PinkButterfly · 21/10/2006 10:56

With first response and clear blue you can test up to 4 days before AF due but % accuracy is lower at 4 days then increases each day as you get closer to AF. In saying that both times I have used these tests 4 days early I have had accurate positive results (depends on how much hormone you are producing). I was only 9dpo when I got my faint positive this time but as I say everyone is different and some don't even get positives until a week after AF due.

There are tests on a website I recommended to KitKat which are eight quid for five and say that they pick up 10miu of hormone which is more sensitive than most of the major brands on the market. Maybe you should get them for early days so not spending a lot of money on expensive testing. Sure they are called Access Diagnosics (sure we mentioned on this thread).

Certainly 7dpo is way early and I would wait until at least 10dpo.

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1n2s · 21/10/2006 10:22

Am desperate to do PT - is too soon a week after ovulation? Got a free test with ovulation test kits which is too tempting!! Will any results show this soon?

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PinkButterfly · 21/10/2006 08:50

Welcome 1in2s - fingers crossed that you get your BFP very soon.

Mrspf - sorry about your BFN - haven't used the digital tests myself. Always use first response or clearblue early tests. Everything still crossed for you - it ain't over until the old bag appears!!!

Kitkat - What's happening ????

xx

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mrspf · 20/10/2006 20:27

Hello all,

I was too impatient and tested yesterday (digital test) and got a BFN. Wasn't really surprised as it was early (AF due today), and don't really feel pregnant. AF still hasn't arrived yet, but I will resist buying any more tests. We'll have to see how long my resistance lasts!

Kitkat30- fingers crossed it was an implantation bleed.

1n2s · 20/10/2006 18:30

Hi all ;) Can I join the countdown till we are all rejoicing in +ve pregnancy tests? Been trying TGP since May this year. Not getting any younger - am 34 and cruising towards 35 Am aware when ovulating as get period type pains on day 12 so we've been trying at the right time for at least 3-4months. Trying not to think about it all too much which is difficult when remebering to pop folic acid, buying ovulation test kits and limiting alcohol intake!! All pals are married with babies so no-one to moan to!!

KitKat30 · 20/10/2006 16:24

Cheers everyone - what would I do without you all?!

MrsMcJnr · 20/10/2006 16:10

Thinking of you KitKat, know how it feels. Fingers crossed that it's just an implantation bleed but if not and AF comes, the new cycle and BD time will be here before you know it x

KitKat30 · 20/10/2006 15:47

Thanks guys. It's stopped now so I'm feeling slightly less panicked. Really hoping it's implantation bleed... keep running to the loo to check, and so far so good. Keep everything crossed for me. Will keep you posted. xxx

ready4motherhood · 20/10/2006 15:21

KitKat, fingers crossed for you, but don't let it get you too down if it is AF. Thinking of you.

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PinkButterfly · 20/10/2006 14:58

Ok - don't panic Kitkat. What will be will be and you have no control over it either way.

It could be AF coming or alternatively it could be an implantation bleed (I have never had one so not sure of quantity, consistency etc).

You will need to just sit tight and see what, if anything, happens (I know it's easy for me to say).

Praying for you that it's not AF. ((((hugs))))

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