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Thread 2. #Ttc1. We weren't supposed to start yet, but the starting pistol (penis) has gone off. Join our journey as we navigate the ovia boat, pissy sticks and symptoms spotting

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StarkyTheDirewolf · 17/11/2015 12:19

We weren't supposed to start till January! But we did!
Join us as we ttc #1 after pill/contraception etc.

We've got a boat, it makes frequent stops for wine, pissy sticks, wool, slings, cake and all manner of shit we don't need yet but we buy anyway!

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Pinklily1 · 12/12/2015 19:16

Well I'm perplexed. Tonight's OPK is stronger than last night but still lighter than Thursday's and nowhere near as dark as the control line. So I've not had one that is either as dark as the control line or darker, and they are now getting lighter. WTF?!

This is tonight's

Thread 2. #Ttc1. We weren't supposed to start yet, but the starting pistol (penis) has gone off. Join our journey as we navigate the ovia boat, pissy sticks and symptoms spotting
Runner05 · 12/12/2015 19:14

I'd do another one in the morning Tudor. Fx for you though Smile

TudorTrace · 12/12/2015 18:50

Thank you ladies! You're all fab. 'A line is a line' doesn't apply for Evaps and that annoys me Envy

It was indeed a First Responsibe!

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StarkyTheDirewolf · 12/12/2015 18:40

I'm holding off judgement on that particular test trace but I'd definetly do another test first thing in the morning and see what happens then. Fx for you though, I can definitely see two lines, and especially if it was inside the time, but it's so colourless, and you'd expect there to be a little hue of pink!? Tests are confusing! Which brand is it you're using?

I've been doing some reading and evaporation lines are basically a bastard!

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Runner05 · 12/12/2015 18:30

Tudor the line looks grey to me in which case it would be evap. Is that the inner strip from a FRER? If it is then be aware that cracking it open can cause evap lines.

Pinklily1 · 12/12/2015 18:06

Sorry. I meant 'agree with Starky'!

TudorTrace · 12/12/2015 18:00

Excuse the glittery flooring that is mine, myself and DP are having the bathroom done and that's what was underneath the original, very sparkly Grin

Pinklily1 · 12/12/2015 17:58

I can also see two lines, but agree with Shelb that it's very faint.

TudorTrace · 12/12/2015 17:56

Starky two minutes Blush usually, I thought evap lines appeared after at least 5 minutes.. Then again, a line should have at least some colour.

TudorTrace · 12/12/2015 17:55

Pink thank you, it's really hard when you are waiting for that positive after a stormy long journey of MCs.

Which I'm sure lots of you have experienced, and TTC on its own is emotionally draining enough sometimes Thanks

The late luteal phase is the one I hate the most, I love that relaxing feeling of AF just ending and relaxing without anticipation.

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StarkyTheDirewolf · 12/12/2015 17:53

How long outside the time was that taken trace I do see two lines but it's very very pale, it could be evaporation line, hmm, I'm going to Google evap lines now.. (and I'm very sorry for your loss) Flowers

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Pinklily1 · 12/12/2015 17:51

Sorry to hear about the BFN Tudor Flowers

TudorTrace · 12/12/2015 17:50

Is this an evaporation line? Confused

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Pinklily1 · 12/12/2015 17:49

Shelb - i'm waiting a bit longer to do one. Aiming for 6.30/7pm to be more in line with the times I tried them earlier in the week. Plus I need to store up 4 hours worth of wee before peeing on the stick Grin I'll let you know what the outcome is.

I feel like I want to DTD again today to make up for the two days we have lost. I know there's all the stuff about giving time to increase sperm supply but I figure lots of sex can't do any harm!

I have joined the gas club today, feel so bloated.

TudorTrace · 12/12/2015 17:43

Thank you ladies, tested and BFN for sure Sad

TTC before I was strict and never tested until I was at least 1 day late for AF. I had a MC in October and I got a BFP and 9DPO so I'm feeling like I'm in limbo.

Is it that all women are difference with testing early, or is it that each pregnancy is different? Usually people who test early on and get positives don't get negatives if they're actually PG and it's too soon to show up, do they?

Sorry for my rambling!

shelbTa · 12/12/2015 17:36

Welcome tudor! I think 10dpo is worth a go.

Pink ovia says my AF is due on weds, but that's working a 28day cycle from my pill. I'm 4-5 dpo today. Did you do an opk today?

Runner ha! The cheek!

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Runner05 · 12/12/2015 17:33

Hi Tudor it depends. Lots of people do get BFP at 10 days but you may also get a false BFN and the. You'll be in limbo until AF arrives or not.

It depends if you can handle the disappointment. I know what I'd do but I am a lifetime member of pissy sticks anonymous and treat the (how many steps are we on now) plan as a to do list Grin

Runner05 · 12/12/2015 17:30

Shelb I hope you don't get AF!

I don't know what's changed my mind. I just feel like I might be. I could well be wrong. OH and I were just talking about it, he informed me that he doesn't want to know about any testing etc. until I have a nice clear BFP lol. He also asked if we did it at the right time, I told him it depends how resilient his swimmers are... According to him "Very". I reminded him we failed last month but apparently this is my fault for having a defective egg! The cheek!!! Lol

Pink I'm going to test before AF. If last month is anything to go by I've got a 30 odd day cycle but I must have ovulated really, really early. Ovia says I can test in 6 days... I think it's fare to say I'm far to impatient for that so will be wasting ic tests left right and centre lol

TudorTrace · 12/12/2015 17:18

Hi ladies, may I join? AF due Wednesday.

Am I being unreasonably silly to POAS tonight? I'm itching to, but only 10DPO Blush

I know full well not to be gutted if it's a BFN, too.

Pinklily1 · 12/12/2015 17:00

Shelb and Runner - are you both testing after AF is due or a few days before? Sorry, I have lost track a bit!

shelbTa · 12/12/2015 16:54

Ah runner I really hope it is for you. What has swayed you?

I think AF is going to come soon for me. If I feel like this tomorrow though I might change my mind...

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Runner05 · 12/12/2015 16:27

By the way, I read an article today that said their is no such thing as implantation pain and people who think they feel it are actually mistaking trapped wind Hmm

Guess we'll have to wait and see but I also looked up what implantation felt like and there were as many descriptions as there were people claiming to have felt it.

Runner05 · 12/12/2015 16:25

Sod it, I meant negative. brain no longer works

Do you think you've got a cold or are you claiming symptoms? Wink

I think I've gone from being certain it's not my month to being cautiously optimistic that a BFP is on its way in a few days. Thank god I bought all those cheap tests as I think I'm going to use the blinking lot lol

shelbTa · 12/12/2015 15:13

Yours was a positive?! Are you ovulating now do you think? Interesting. No, I'm sure it was when it was, as I've been doing opks this week and they were all negative.

I feel ROTTEN today, sick, knackered.

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Runner05 · 12/12/2015 15:00

Shelb I just tried another opk too but mine showed a clear positive. Could you have ovulated later than you thought?