Trying to conceive baby No 1 over 40

@sabtom I initially wondered that but the bleeding started in the night so it’s over now. We’re gutted but I’ve heard a chemical pregnancy can be the wombs way of preparing for pregnancy. Sometimes a dip in temp can be implantation. I’ve got my fingers crossed for you.

I’m sorry to hear that @Littlemiss40andfabulous Seeing a negative after a positive is just so rubbish. Hoping it’s a dud test and you get a blazing positive. Xx

Sorry to hear that @Catconfusion. As you say it is encouraging knowing you can conceive, so hopefully it won't be too long until until it happens again.

Hi @sabtom - you never know- let us know what happens.

I'm still testing negative on the cheap hcg sticks, but no cramping or bleeding. If nothing happens before then I'm going to wait until our weekly ASDA shop on Thursday before buying more tests and testing again with a clear blue test. It's going to be a long 48hours!!

11dpo for me today but my bbt took a nose dive this morning from 36.82 to 36.62, so expecting AF to show up tomorrow

@Catconfusion I'm so sorry to hear that have you done blood tests with your GP, maybe it's dud tests that you have? Staying optimistic for you

Sounds good @Littlemiss40andfabulous if clear blue is picking it up. I’ve got everything crossed for you that you get some stronger lines over the next couple of days.

Bad news from me. I’m getting pretty much negative tests now so it’s looking like a very early loss. We’re pretty sad and exhausted from a rollercoaster of a week. It just feels so cruel to get such a strong line on Friday and now nothing. It’ll be ok though. We’re seeing it as a positive we got pregnant so quick, even if it didn’t work out! Xx

So yesterday I kept peeing on the cheap little plastic pee sticks and watched with dismay as the faint line disappeared completely. But then I checked it again with a super duper Clear Blue line test and it came up quickly and relatively strong, so that's reassured me again. I didn't expect that to happen!

Thanks @October1979 trying my best at the moment. I can’t imagine the sample was diluted after an 8 hour hold but I guess you never know. Definitely no bleeding though, just a bit of cramping again. Xx

@Littlemiss40andfabulous that’s similar to where I think I am today, 4 plus 1. I really hope it works out for us both. Good luck with your test tonight. The other thing I thought was maybe FMU isn’t working for me. I’ve heard some people have higher hcg in the afternoon. I’ve done all the other tests late in the day. It was an Frer though so would have thought a stronger line by now. Xx

Yes @October1979 wishing you all the luck in the world! Xx

@Catconfusion I'm 4 weeks +2 days so very early. That's good to know from your GP friend.

My first test was done on Friday evening, and others I've done in the morning as I thought it would be stronger then, but I'll try it again this evening now too.

Thinking of you on your current TWW @October1979

Oh no @Littlemiss40andfabulous how many days in are you? Hopefully just the hcg taking its time to rise. I just spoke to my GP friend and she said not to give up just yet as they often disregard pregnancy test results as they can be inaccurate. I’m not cramping today and still feel sick so I’m hoping maybe a dud test. Not had this with Frer before though. A friend of mine said she did and could only get strong lines in the afternoon. Like you say it’s a balancing act and so hard not to get your hopes up. If I hadn’t got a strong positive on Friday I probably wouldn’t have been convinced it was progressing. It’s just so confusing! Xx

@Catconfusion I'm sorry to read this. Hope you're both doing ok.

It's a delicate balancing act isn't it? Getting your hopes up and being so excited that the thing you've been trying for has happened, whilst at the same time being aware there are so many possibilities the pregnancy won't make it past 12 weeks. I tested again this morning and still only have a faint line, which I thought would have got darker, so will have to wait and see what that means...

Sending lots of love and hugs your way, and glad you can take some positives from this.

I news...

I was cramping quite intensely yesterday. Thought it was maybe constipation so just rested and tried not to worry. Did another test this morning and now we only have a faint line. I’m pretty shocked after the test on Friday being a strong positive. We’re absolutely gutted!

However to put a positive spin on it... We literally dtd once and it was the first time we’ve not used protection since my ds was born last April. It was totally unexpected. I’m taking it as a good sign we can do this again. We’re just going to dust ourselves off and hope for the best for next time. Xx

So I did another test and got a darker line, thank goodness. I’d convinced myself something was wrong. Cramping has eased a bit now too 🙂 xx

Oh wow @Littlemiss40andfabulous that’s fantastic news. Congratulations to you. Will you keep testing for line progression or will you just wait for a scan to confirm all is well?

I’ve had some significant cramping today. I’ve annoying run out of tests so waiting for an Amazon delivery. I’m about 4 weeks today. I seem to remember with my ds freaking out at this point and demanding my DH go and buy some more tests. The ICs were getting darker so fingers crossed the cramping is just the little Pickle bedding down. (We’ve called it Pickle). I also remember with ds feeling like my period was going to start as well.

I’ve got my fingers crossed for us both @Littlemiss40andfabulous! Xx

I can't quite believe I'm writing this but my period was due yesterday. My DH and I were feeling a bit low so bought wine and chocolate to eat, so I tested, mainly to confirm I could have a glass of wine, and a faint line appeared!!!!!

I did a Digital Clear Blue test this morning which says 'pregnant!!'

I don't feel any different, other than having a bit of lower back ache which I put down to being on my feet all day.

I can't quite believe it - those cramps were obviously implantation pains after all. And after only having sex once this month too.

Thanks @Littlemiss40andfabulous I’m just going to take each day as it comes. I’ve got my fingers crossed for you too! Xx

@Catconfusion just read your message. Wonderful news! Congratulations xxx

All you can do is keep busy @October1979 and hopefully time will go quickly. I’ve got everything crossed for you! Xx

Thanks @October1979 I really appreciate it. I’ve been really tired and a bit headachy. Also a bit sickly in the morning over the past few days. Still didn’t twig I might be pregnant. We’d not tracked anything so I didn’t really know where I was with my cycle. I had bad sickness with ds so I’m fully expecting to be ill. How long do you have before you can test? Xx