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Tee4me · 30/03/2016 16:59

So AF got me this afternoon!! Trying not to get down in the dumps (although I just watched 'one born every minute' on catch-up and sobbed!)
Dusting myself off and hoping for better luck in April! A few stats:
Age-33
TTC-5th cycle
DC-1 DS (3.5 years old)
Anyone else at the start of their cycle and trying something new in the hope of a more successful month?!

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raddersmrs · 23/04/2016 11:40

Congratulations Parney! That's great news.

I started miscarrying in the night so full blown bleeding now. I'm happy it's come so soon and didn't have to wait.

It's weird really because if I had waited until this morning for FMU to test on digital I wouldn't have got a negative and just found out by the bleed. Weird how it all happened the same day.

I feel heartbroken and have cried a lot but just going to try and look at the positives. Which are

  1. I know We can conceive together
  2. It's only 2nd month of trying
  3. I know what We did to conceive so I can do the same this month

The tests were definitely positive. I've looked at them again.
The bleed is different to AF anyway so I can tell and the cramps hurt.

tee thanks for the advice. I bought pineapple and Brazil nuts and didn't really touch them. Maybe I should've.

I knew something wasn't right as I think I mentioned to you guys I was worried as the line got darker then stopped.

Life is cruel sometimes but what doesn't kill you makes you stronger and all that xx

Jod1985 · 23/04/2016 11:06

Ps I have never charted my temperature. If I don't have success this time around I might try that

Jod1985 · 23/04/2016 11:04

Lots of EWC here today girls! I hope DH will cooperate tonight again! I might have to whip out the big guns.....sexy underwear!!! That always works.
Is there anything I should eat / take to encourage implantation?

I think I said it yesterday parney but I had really strong AF like cramps in both my PG's which lasted quite a few weeks! Have you googled Twins yet?

nimisha and footprints you are my 2ww buddies right? My symptoms today...lots of EWC, cramping (like AF), tingling nipples, slight nausea, mild headache - tired too likely from effort DTD last night

SuchaJem · 23/04/2016 10:58

CD3Star

Hello girls Smile

Wonderful news parney - so pleased for you. Wishing you an uneventful pregnancy. Please stick with us!

Radders thinking of you and hope you are okay. Like the others, hope you can get straight back on it and get a sticky little bean back in there where it belongs xxx

I'm getting my hair cut today too ni Smile
Enjoy your weekend everyone xx

Nimisha · 23/04/2016 10:48

CD 20 Star

Congrats Parney ! When was AF due? 2-3 weeks on a digital is 2-3 weeks after conception and the usual leuteal phase is two weeks.

Who is next to test? Is it you January? or Tee?

Well done Jod you can symptom spot with me in the 2ww. My temp finally went up today, I need three for ff to be sure. I've not had any cramping but have had sore nips.

Footprints my Dh was cooperating but he said if he heard anything about fertile weeks then he would deliberately not dtd then.

I'm going to get my hair cut. It's a glorious day here but cold.

Parney · 23/04/2016 10:42

Radders What Tee is saying makes sense and I've heard of it happening straight away for others. We're here to listen.
Thanks footprints and tee! Brazil nuts were my new thing after we discussed it here at the beginning!
More than one bean Jod? must not Google
Footprints my DH is the same. He was of the assumption that we were in with a shout Dtd at any stage of the month! I had to pin him down on the right days.I know what you mean about being in a mood and the battle between staying cross or attempting seduction again! Us poor ladies!
Tee my cramps were stronger and lower down, don't seem to exist in the morning. I hadn't had cramps after being on the pill for so long. So I was still only getting used to those being back in the first place!

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Tee4me · 23/04/2016 10:00

Footprints your OH is being very naughty not cooperating! I've had a few spells with my hubby like that, and it puts me in a mood too! So hard though because you can't stay in a mood, and just have to gently lure them back into a DTD mood!! They are such buggers, I mean really they have quite an easy deal when it comes to TTC, the least they can do is oblige when necessary!!
We've been 5 months trying now, so I think DH is starting to realise maybe he needs to go with my flow now as its not happening instantly as he assumed it would.

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Tee4me · 23/04/2016 09:52

Parney!!!!! I'm so delighted for you!!! The first person to respond to me on this board!!! Lovely strong positives too. So the hot skin means something for you too. So did the cramps you had/are having feel the same as AF? I know they started a lot earlier than your usual ones, but do they feel the same?
I started cramping in the night, feels very much like AF is on her way, but you've given me hope.
Guess this changes your weekend plans now Parney!!!

Radders I'm so sorry about what you're going through, it's horrible to have that hope taken away no matter how early, I felt the same with my mc, although I was only 5 weeks gone. Conception must have happened, because you had the lines so your body was producing hcg. You'll probably be more fertile now as your body is all geared up for pregnancy, so this next cycle could be the one. I've been taking aspirin since my mc as they say that helps with implantation. My theory with me was that conception happened but perhaps the bean couldn't implant. I've been on brazil nuts and fresh pineapple every day of my LP.

Jod, Parney is right, my opks tend to build up to a positive, then fade back afterwards, so it really does help to pinpoint when the peak was. Well done keeping up the momentum with DTD through all this confusion, you are bound to catch that little egg!!
xx

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Footprints1 · 23/04/2016 09:48

Cd 22Star

Feel sad for you radders ThanksBrewstill hoping it's just too early for other tests and you will be ok.

Parney- fantastic news! Congratulations.
Brazil nuts it is.. All the way Holland and Barrett will be sold out soon.Smile

I have cramps today Jod . Woke in the night and felt slightly nauseous with bloated tummy feeling. Cramps today, almost premenstrual.

OH wasn't up for it last night! I'm moody today now as was hoping to catch egg this time but now think I've missed it.
Dtd yesterday morning though. OH is playing up as he doesn't like all this preparation and so feel deliberately keeping away from me now Envy

Jod -Don't blame u regarding FRER that's terrible! I have two here and think I won't be relying on them.

Jod1985 · 23/04/2016 08:56

Those are strong positives on the IC's parney no magnifying glass required for those! Maybe more than one little bean in there Parney?!

I hope we have caught our little egg now. Keeping everything crossed well actually I'm not keeping my legs crossed for obvious reasons.

Anyone else get sore Boobs after ovulation? And a bit a cramping? I have both today.

Parney · 23/04/2016 08:42

Thanks Mimi, January and Jod, I'm having difficulty processing it here! DH was a bit dubious of the ICs, he thought they were faint Blush so I did the digi.
I've just had a lot of cramping since Tuesday, skin is hot to touch and nipples are sensitive. I did an IC Wednesday and it was BFN, so the 2-3 weeks on digi,4 days later has me a bit floored?!
I had Brazil nuts daily, this cycle and have avoided alcohol completely. In terms of Dtd we did it morning of positive OPK and the night after. Other than that we were outside FW.
Jod I'm impressed at your Dtd!! Twice a night! My OPKs don't fade, just disappear. Think tee's gradually fade though! Keep doing what you're doing. Thrilled you've caught the surge!

Jod1985 · 23/04/2016 08:22

Lovely news parney thrilled for you!!!
Ps...don't leave us I need your OPK advice!

radders how are you today?

Hope everyone else is well?

We DTD twice last night WinkSmile and plan to do it again tonight and tomorrow.

This morning I did an OPK and I'll post the pic below. I had one last FRER left and decided to do it an a line appeared straight away....BUT on closer inspection it's another indent line. I really really think FRER are rubbish at the minute!! I don't think any of the lines I have seen have been positive. I think they are really bad quality at the minute and I am going to write to them with the picture evidence.

So this OPK looks lighter...I will test again at midday or so

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january29 · 23/04/2016 08:11

Oh radders I'm so so sorry, be kind to yourself, thinking of you.

Congratulations parney lovely news. How are you feeling? Many symptoms?

physics maybe your cycle is settling down now you temp is holding, fingers crossed for ov soon.

CD25 Star and nothing to report, just awaiting AF on Wednesday.

Mimilicious013 · 23/04/2016 08:04

Clear big fat positives Grin.did u do or feel anything different ??

Mimilicious013 · 23/04/2016 08:00

Yay parney wow that's some exciting early morning news. 💐🎉🎊congrats 🎊.

Parney · 23/04/2016 07:48

Still thinking of you radders, hope today is better.
I was cramping all night again up so many times and was all gurgly in my tummy, I was worried about not having any FMU. Now I'm fine.
AF was due in the middle of the night, no show and I've tested this morning, only had IC and digi... BFP

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Mimilicious013 · 23/04/2016 00:18

Sorry radders 💐 sending massive hugs to you and you dh. Sorry hun.

raddersmrs · 22/04/2016 22:10

Thanks sucha - he is here. Pretty upset too but trying to be strong for me I think.
I know it was hardly anything yet but still my little bean that I was making plans for.

I'm not doing any early pregnancy tests ever again

How everyone else is feeling ok xx

Jod1985 · 22/04/2016 22:09

radders I'm so sorry hunny. I really really am ThanksThanksSad

Jod1985 · 22/04/2016 22:08

I came across this and thought it might help us....some points are obvious but I forgot others

www.health.com/health/m/gallery/0,,20783012_9,00.html

SuchaJem · 22/04/2016 22:03

Radders I'm so sorry love I really really hope this isn't the case. Hope you're okay and you've got your oh there to support you xxx

raddersmrs · 22/04/2016 22:00

I've just done a Cm check and there's browness in there so probably miscarry tomorrow xx

physicskate · 22/04/2016 21:40

Hi January - no sign of ov yet. Last 2 cycles I ov'd CD 22 and 27! Negative OPk today. I temp and temps holding rock steady this month so far (which hasn't happened before!). Not expecting OV until at least next weekend, but we shall see. I've been taking B6 which is meant to lengthen my LP, which might shorten my FP. We shall see!

Tonight, the DH accused me of trying to turn all of this into a Science project! Even though he's right, I told him I've been waiting for him to be as ready as I am, which means it feels like I've been in this process FOREVER. Made me kinda sad and a bit peeved that he clearly doesn't get it!

january29 · 22/04/2016 21:26

Oh radders what a emotional roller coaster this all is. Hope you mange to get some sleep tonight and fingers crossed things are more positive tomorrow.

physics are you doing opks any sign of ovulation yet?

raddersmrs · 22/04/2016 21:15

Thank you for all the kind messages everyone xxx

Feeling drained and ready for bed.

Will keep you posted xx