STOP! Yammer time. 🍠

Chooklass sorry about FP. LookingAtTheStars89 I’ve had friend use clomid, they’ve all had a tough time with side effects so sound like you are doing very well.

More bleeding from me last night- quite a bit and red. GP had arranged an EPU scan for this morning for reassurance (in a different EPU than last time given the horrible experience) and they were much nicer. Went in much calmer than I thought possible, resigned to bad news. I still have a large haematoma but the little bean is hanging in there.

Sounds scary @looking I hope you’re feeling better today

I love that you’re on the gin already @chooklass and I think it’s amazing you’ve reduced your sugar intake. I know a few yammers have done it and I’m really impressed. Sorry for FP. There seem to have been quite a few optimistic yammers this month (myself included), maybe it’s the spring air!

@wonky hope you’ve pulled through the head funk 💐

@Chooklass. And. @WonkyDonk87. I feel a bit better today, I'm a bit crampy all over which is a bit crap. I figured out what was going on, I've experienced it a few times before, like when I had an epidural for DD, my blood pressure dropped drastically to like 60/40! It's an odd feeling, like tingly and then I can almost feel my heart slowing down. Not pleasant at all.

@Chooklass. I'm sorry about FP x x

Gin at 9am? whatever gets you through the FP ha ha

Hi @WonkyDonk87 - good advice! I'm definitely seeing it as a lifestyle change rather than fad. Sorry for the pity party! FP arrived just after last post. Had a wee cry now getting on with day. FP days are my treat days so there may well be a giant galaxy bar involved! Not had ANY chocolate since last FP day! - just off to polish my halo (with chocolate, and gin)

Hello ladies, sorry for radio-silence recently - been in a bit of a head-funk

Chooklass I'm sorry you're feeling crap today. Two months of low sugar is amazing work, you should be proud of yourself! I couldn't do a week. Don't think of it as a fad diet if it's helping in other areas, think of it as a lifestyle change for good. Incoming FP is always fucking shite, can you do something for yourself that doesn't involve eating a family size galaxy bar?

Looking are you feeling ok now?

@LookingAtTheStars89 I hope you are okay now? Clomid side-effects sound like hard work, but hopefully worth it in the end.

@Spottyyellowdress My first day 21 results were the same. We had to try a few months to time perfectly with 7 days before FP, but when we did it was fine. Try not to worry! When I had my first test the doc even said it usually takes a few months to catch it properly.

Urgh, yammers - I'm feeling really low today. FP due today or tomorrow and I'm really crampy, teary and spotting turning redder, so sure it's imminent. Really got hopes up this cycle, for no reason really. Been on healthy low-sugar diet for about 2 months now (for pcos) and feeling like it might be a waste of time, as post-ov spotting and cramps have been worse than ever. Trying to focus on the improvements in my skin and weight, but even that's not cheering me up today! I can't imagine it ever happening.

I've not had a very good night tonight! I had a terrible mood swing so I went out for a walk to get some milk and on the way there I started to feel a little lightheaded but I carried on walking to the shop and by the time I got there I felt really weird, like I was going to pass out .

I had to get my friend who lives up the road to pick me up in her car and take me back home! I don't know whether it's like an after affect of the clomid or what. I was quite scared though.

@LookingAtTheStars89 argh darn it! To be fair I'm horny like 2 days of the month rest of the time he can do one lol!! What cycle day you on? I'm cycle day 14 so should have ovulated by now my nipples confirm this lollllll

@owlpatrol. The libido thing has subsided lol and when we dtd last night - there was no sensation down there at all I was like "Well...shit...best acting face on" lol. I think I'm experiencing a hot flash. My whole body is hot and I feel very and . I just had a bit of a thing with DH, when you're hormonal it feels like everyone is against you lol. I'm really hungry too, especially for sugary food.

Ha ha! @LexieJean - good advice! Am one crazy ttc lady today! X

@bridget put it down to trapped wind and have a glass of vino?! 🤣

Thanks @LexieJean - that's the one I use as well as flo! I just think previously I have only had intermittent cramps but they they are pretty unbearable today. Maybe it's my mind playing tricks on me. I did a test earlier and it was negative - what a numpty as I'm only five days post ovulation. I need wine...

@bridget have you tried the Ovia app? It’s very detailed so you might find that useful as a symptom diary!

I’ve occasionally had cramps 5or6 days before FP showed up.

Am driving myself insane today...I have the worst pelvic cramps and I'm not due on for another week. As I love to symptom spot, I have checked my fertility apps and it looks like I often have cramps quite a few days before FP, I just don't remember them being this bad. Does anybody else have the same? Am thinking of starting a ttc diary so I can make a note of my symptoms as I always forget them and convince myself it may just be my lucky month. :-(

No need to panic. I think when repeating it if you don’t have a 28 day cycle it makes sense to do at 21, 24, 27 days if that makes sense, to try and catch it properly.

Hope chat with doctor goes well.

@paranormal Shit, I thought I’d calculated it right! Thought if I’d had a positive day 17, ov’d maybe two days later then day 27 is 8 days after that... I’ve pullled myself together a bit now and realised it’s silly worrying until I can see a doctor.

There’s a good chance that was too late. Ideally for 31 day cycle should be taken day 24.

@paranormal Cycle is usually 31 days - positive (or so I thought) opk on day 17, has test on day 27. Just rang to see if maybe I could get a phone call to explain but they can’t do that til Monday...can’t stop crying!

@Spottyyellowdress do you have a regular 28 day cycle? Was the blood test done 7 days after ovulation?

If it was unsatisfactory I assume it either did not confirm ovulation or there was a problem with the sample itself. If it was taken at the wrong time it might not be accurate though.

I’ve just called for the results of my day 21 bloods and all I was told is that it was dissatisfactory - does anyone know what this means? Can’t get an appointment for a week :(

It’s so tricky @owl as I’ve wanted the family to start for so long, and if I thought it would be quick to get pg then I could postpone for a few months while I get into the new job. But my 24(? lost count) cycles tell me I can’t postpone even for a few months. I just don’t know what to do for the best.
Good luck on the job hunt- one thing I can be sure of is that I feel so excited and happy about the new job so I’d say go for it @owl!

@LexieJean oh no I feel for you. I'm the same found this great job and in a total quandary about going for it or not

@LookingAtTheStars89 oooh higher libido isn't a bad side effect lol!? Keep us posted!!

Managed to dtd again so twice this fw so excited about those possibilities. I really am trying to remain chilled this time but as above I'm applying for another job on the off chance. Haven't had my blood results yet which I really need to chase up! Other than that not much to report. Bring on the tww!

Everything crossed for you, Si1ver, for a successful transfer!

Dino, sorry to hear things are tough. The whole ttc journey is unfairly such a difficult thing for some women; it's when I hate the unpredictability of nature most. Look after yourself.

So.. I took a FRER.. had my fingers and toes crossed even though I knew it would be a negative.

I've been having really bad tummy problems recently. Didn't want to admit that it's probably the rubbish I've been eating and not a pregnancy symptom. (Sigh) now I'm like.. maybe it's just too early to tell.. being 5 days before FP.

I need to just face it.. not pregnant again! Urgh.