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August Testing Pond (Follow on from 24th-4th July) thread 3

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Littlebee1990 · 30/07/2020 06:29

We’re nearly full so made us another thread!

How is everyone?

I’m 6DPO CD31.. going to be a 40+ day cycle.. as if 30 doesn’t feel long enough!! Nothing to report aside from that.

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Littlebee1990 · 17/09/2020 18:05

Hey Ladies!

Not long until testing time for some of you and not long until your big day @Kalecat.. I hope it’s a day to remember for more than 1 reason 😍

I’m either 5 weeks or 6 weeks today.. or somewhere in between, I still don’t feel pregnant at all despite feeling hungover today!? I met my team for drinks last night for first time since Feb and I sneakily got there early and asked the waiter to do me a glass of water with fruit everytime I ordered a gin and tonic and he didn’t disappoint and nobody suspected a thing.. perhaps it’s because I went to bed at 11.30 instead of my most recent 9.30 that I feel rough!? Still convinced they’ll be blood everytime I pee.. I wish I could say the worry goes away as soon as the BFP appears but then the can I conceive worry turns in to a “will this bubba stick worry”.. my mum had a stillborn at 34 weeks so tbh I think I’m gonna be anxious throughout.. 16 sleeps until the early scan, until then please hope for a heartbeat for me 🥰❤️

Sending you all baby dust xx

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Kalecat · 17/09/2020 17:59

6dpo for me. Having promising symptoms that mirror similarly to the ones I had before my other BFP. I also just had a cry because I asked OH to put my hair in a pony as a joke to see if he knew how and he refused to even try lol. Emotions are running a bit high around here 🤣

1992EM · 17/09/2020 17:46

@dinosaurus86 have everything crossed for you.

I am only 4dpo so nothing exciting happening here. AF is due a week on Saturday so a while to go yet.

Dinosaurus86 · 17/09/2020 10:08

Argh, I’m getting my hopes up again. Yesterday evening (at 10dpo) I was having quite strong cramps. Still getting them this morning but eased off a bit. Am obviously now hoping this is implantation but I had the same thing happen a couple of months ago and it gradually turned into AF. No sign of spotting yet but I’ve probably jinxed that now!

Dinosaurus86 · 15/09/2020 23:00

Congratulations @mylittlebean2019!

That’s interesting about the symptoms @Littlebee1990. I don’t think it’s anything to worry about though, as it sounds like most don’t really notice anything until at least 6 weeks. I wish that would stop me driving myself crazy looking for symptoms now!

I’m sorry you’re feeling down @Kalecat - I saw your other thread. It did look like a positive test from your June one but I don’t think that’s any reason to worry about this cycle. Different cycle, different sperm, different egg. It’s just a lottery every time but I’m sure we’ll get there soon enough.

I’m 9 dpo now and feel reasonably calm. I know I’ll be upset if/when AF makes an appearance in a few days but hopefully I can manage it. I’m going on holiday at the weekend so don’t want to ruin it...

1992EM · 15/09/2020 22:38

@mylittlebean2019 congratulations 💕

@littlebee1990 I think I would be the same . Until I see the baby on a scan it won't seem real and will most likely spend my life savings testing 🤣 need to actually reach that point though 🙈

@kalecat sorry to hear you are feeling down . Why not treat yourself to something for the wedding and will give you something to look forward too. Ttc takes over your life . I don't think I fully appreciated how much it would . If I am not praying for a positive opk , I am wishing the tww away so I can test and then repeat all over again 🤣🙈

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Littlebee1990 · 15/09/2020 21:41

@mylittlebean2019 Pretty much exactly what I did, got my first BFP on 7th September and tested until 12th September when I got a dye stealer and 2-3 weeks on a digital, finally braved filling in the self referral form for maternity referral and booked an early scan yesterday for 3rd October where I should be between 7+2 and 8+3.. only 18 sleeps 🙈😩 Sending lots of sticky bean baby dust your way x

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mylittlebean2019 · 15/09/2020 21:33

@Littlebee1990 - Yay we are really close my due date is 28th May. I am only 3+4 so really early days I feel like even saying I’m pregnant will jynx it all. Have you booked for an early scan? I’m definitely going to get one as doesn’t feel real until I can see something! Think I will keep testing for another week and then if still positive will get booked in x

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Littlebee1990 · 15/09/2020 21:18

@dogmam @1992EM Thank you, I hope it’s the reassurance I need! Honestly I thought the TWW was bad.. it has nothing on the waiting for the scan, my god I’m driving myself bonkers!

@Nottherealslimshady I’ve finally braved the Due May 2021 group on the pregnancy page but not joined the FB group yet, I’m going to wait until my scan because I’m a worrier! Glad you’ve found yours useful, I can’t wait to join!

@Kalecat I’m so sorry you’re having a wobble, I honestly remember feeling the exact same and I hated when people said to me that my CP showed I could conceive but I guess it was right, 3 months really isn’t very long at all but it really does feel like a lifetime and remember even if couples do everything right there’s only a 25% chance of the sperm and the egg meeting so please don’t be too hard on yourself at the moment. My CP was cycle 3 and this BFP is cycle 5, I’m super hopeful for you ❤️

@mylittlebean2019 Amazing news and huge congrats! Because of my cycles being messed from my chemical pregnancy I’m not exactly sure how far along I am but I’m somewhere between 4+6 and 5+6 as of tomorrow. Looks like I’ll be due around 20th May, how about you? I’m also pretty symptomless apart from struggling to sleep past 4am.

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mylittlebean2019 · 15/09/2020 20:58

Hello ladies,

How are you all? I had a bit of a break on here as TTC was getting a bit overwhelming especially as my cycle seemed all over the place. I tried to be more relaxed about it all this cycle, only using OPKs once a day and tried my best not to think too much about it all. I randomly started to use some OPKs again the other day even though I ovulated 11 days ago. They were all coming back near positive and so plucked up the courage this afternoon to POAS. Literally couldn’t believe my eyes when it was a BFP. I’ve had back ache and had sensitive nipples one day but other than that not much to report. Still trying to not get too excited as I know it’s early days. Really hope it sticks!

@Littlebee1990 - we must be due around the same date?

Sending everyone as much baby dust as I can. I know how hard both mentally and physically it can be. Really hope we are all celebrating our BFPs together soon x

Nottherealslimshady · 15/09/2020 20:47

@Kalecat try not to get anxious about it, 3 cycles is still super early, theres nothing to suggest theres anything wrong this early. Ttc is so tough on mental health though and I think many of us have been there. The most important thing is looking afrer yourself :) sending baby dust

Kalecat · 15/09/2020 20:04

Having a tough day mentally 😪. I already had a chemical in July, but starting to think I had one in June as well. I had 3 positive tests of different brands at 8dpo in June and then the following days were all negative, and AF came on time. (But my CP in July, the tests were positive from 11dpo-15dpo, then AF came at 16dpo).
Find it hard to believe that 3 tests were all faulty in June.
This is cycle 3 of trying and now I'm coming to understand that conceiving isn't our issue, it might be staying pregnant that's the issue 😔.
4dpo today and just wishing next week would come already so I can test. If I have another chemical I'll definitely be going to the doctor for some answers. I know our TTC journey is still early but it's so hard to remain positive today.

1992EM · 15/09/2020 19:48

@dinosaurus86 I like them too. Just don't like the price 🤣🤣 the one step ones work for me well and then I use CB when I have a peak on them. They have worked so far. Fingers crossed I won't have to buy anymore 💕

I hope everyone is well.

@littlebee1990 I have everything crossed for you. 💕

Nottherealslimshady · 15/09/2020 09:35

@Littlebee1990 that's awesome! I'm so excited for you! Are you on a fb group? I've found a couple really helpful, loads of people dont have symptoms yet so definitely dont worry :)

Hope everyones doing well, sending baby dust to all x

dogmam · 15/09/2020 07:44

Hi @Dinosaurus86 I think it's best to sometimes not get too caught up in 'symptoms' although easier said than done. I feel pretty much the same as usual for 8dpo which is sore boobs, which I've had for since about 3 or 4dpo. Everything crossed for us this month, I really hope we are both lucky x

@littlebee1990 I'm sure having an early scan will put your mind at rest a little bit and you can start to feel less anxious and more excited 💕

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Littlebee1990 · 15/09/2020 07:01

Morning Everyone!
Great to hear from you @Dinosaurus86.. I’m doing ok thank you, no symptoms apart from waking up to wee in the night / insomnia, I’m somewhere between 4+5 and 5+5 (not sure because I ovulated late so if I go by ovulation it’s the first number and if I go by LMP it’s the last) but feeling pretty symptomless which is worrying me! I’ve booked an early scan for 3rd October and just hoping I make it.. only 18 sleeps to go 🙄😩 xx

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Dinosaurus86 · 14/09/2020 23:24

How is everyone getting on? Have you managed to get an appointment @Fran2020? Glad you got away for a holiday!

I just use the CB ones @1992EM - they’ve been pretty consistent for me, although I only test once a day.

Fingers crossed for a wedding BFP @Kalecat!

How are things going @Littlebee1990? Do you have many symptoms yet? Just out of curiosity - I think I remember you said you didn’t have many before the BFP.

Although I’m trying really hard not to read too much into anything this month. I’ve had months with nothing and months with loads of symptoms and none have been successful! 8dpo now so about the same as @dogmam again I think! If anything I already feel a bit crampy Sad

1992EM · 13/09/2020 19:15

@dogsmam it definitely is a tough 2 weeks. I am hoping its the last one I have but on month 5 I now just expect AF to come . Fingers crossed you get your BFP and the 2ww goes in quickly x

dogmam · 13/09/2020 18:50

@1992EM eeek I hope so!! I'm the same with ovulation varying on cycles but it seems to be either CD 16, 17 or 18 for me. Sounds like you dtd on the right days so just a waiting game now! (Worst game ever)

1992EM · 13/09/2020 14:58

@dogmam that sounds like promising signs. Fingers cross it leads to a BFP.

Turns out my opks are negative today. Dtd Friday and Saturday so hopefully caught it . Now on to the tww. AF is due on the 27th ill be off that Friday so probably test the 26th . X

dogmam · 13/09/2020 09:36

@Littlebee1990 so so pleased for you! Hope you're starting to feel a little less anxious x

@kalecat I really hope you get your bfp, it will be the best wedding present ever! Having said that, AF turning up around the same time will be hard I'm sure, so I've got everything crossed for you x

I'm 6dpo and other than boobs absolutely killing, nothing else going on. AF due next weekend so just 1 more week to go!

1992EM · 13/09/2020 08:54

I hope everyone is well and good luck to anybody testing this week . Ovulation day today for me. Hopefully in with more of a chance this month. Dreaded tww coming up now.

How does everyone work opks?
I had a strong positive on IC and then did a CB and got a smiley. I know they detect 2 days so if I do another today and it's a smiley is my peak technically today so ovulation is tomorrow. The line was darker than control line yesterday and showed up instantly. I haven't tested today yet.

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Littlebee1990 · 12/09/2020 19:00

Thank you all so so much xx

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Kalecat · 12/09/2020 16:17

@Littlebee1990 congratulations! Love the strong line 👌🏼

Thinking I'm 1 DPO today, OPK's started getting lighter as of yesterday. Didn't get to DTD last night (O day) as OH was very tired, but DTD 3 days in a row prior to O so hoping that will be enough... 😕 now comes the TWW, and our wedding in exactly 2 weeks from today! I really hope I'll be pregnant because if I'm not, then that means AF is due on our wedding day... 😅

1992EM · 12/09/2020 12:58

Got a positive opk and cb smiley today CD16 . Dtd last night and will try for the next couple of days too. Seems I ovulate anywhere between cd14 and cd19 in my cycles. Which I am glad I know as otherwise I would miss it each month.