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Yogurt pot yuppies, sexy basters and UFO discs - part 3

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eloiseislost · 19/01/2021 16:05

Starting yet another thread on self insemination before our second one locks down!

Welcome to THE most supportive group you could wish for if you’re starting or you are already on a self insemination journey.
Remember, nothing is TMI and you are not alone. 💖

Calling the usual suspects, in no particular order (and sorry if I missed anyone 😊):
@ComebackQueen
@Makingnumber2
@Janefx40
@AdriannaP
@MrsKin90
@primrosechill
@bigsweetpotato
@Sydney1986x
@Bluey18
@Birchybirch
@Lori23TTC
@Cathie102
@Labrat3
@DinkBoo
@Oilyoilyoilgob

Let it rain BFPs!!! 🐣

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Oilyoilyoilgob · 01/02/2021 11:21

Ladies, thank you all. I honestly can’t articulate what your support means 💚 we let some of her fur go into the wind, overlooking where we live and the huge expansive views over the Humber and beyond with the sun shining on us. I feel the energy of her and loved ones passed around me.
I needed that today.

We called the doctor afterwards hoping to carry on the good energy-husbands sperm sample is normal which is great news and I have my blood test booked for 3 weeks today to get the ball rolling after March. Had a good chat today with husband and we’re taking the positive from this journey-we only started this properly in September and got pg once so it can happen and we will do our very best to make it happen! Just one child would be an honour and a blessing to have.

@AdriannaP that’s a lovely idea, I’m going to have a nice pamper tonight ☺️

Good luck to everyone on here with their sticky beans, the tww or the SI about to happen 💚 xx

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eloiseislost · 01/02/2021 11:19

@Makingnumber2 I don't think you can draw conclusions as to whose "fault" it may be. There are so many factors that interplay during conception, implantation and the entire pregnancy for that matter. I just don't want you to be quick to blame yourself for anything and put pressure on yourself! ❤️

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AdriannaP · 01/02/2021 11:18

@Makingnumber2 and sometimes it wasn’t meant to be. Don’t blame yourself, many pregnancies don’t stick due to chromosomal abnormalities in the embryo.
You already have one DC right? You will be able to have another then in all likelihood. My consultant told me my body was able to carry one baby to term so there is no reason to believe it can’t do it again. Sometimes we just need a bit of extra help (I am currently taking a million things and injecting myself every day with blood thinners!)
So hope this one will stick for you!!

Makingnumber2 · 01/02/2021 10:58

Thanks @AdriannaP that is good
To know that even if it doesn’t stick we were able to conceive as that could indicate the issue wasn’t with DH sperm count but more likely with me in some way.

AdriannaP · 01/02/2021 09:26

Big hug @Oilyoilyoilgob it’s a hard and tough journey and I know how heartbreaking it is. Wishing you lots of strength and sending all good wishes your way. Treat yourself to something that makes you feel better - a lovely bath or some flowers. 💐💐

AdriannaP · 01/02/2021 09:20

@Makingnumber2 looks like a line to me. My lines were like that around 13 DPO. Agree with @eloiseislost that you wouldn’t see an evap after 10mins, it would take much longer.
FWIW my fertility consultant doesn’t believe in evaps. He said when you see a faint line, it means you have HCG in your body. 50% of early pregnancies never implant and it’s just because we test so early these days we even know we were/are pregnant.
Anyway, looks promising. I have all my fingers crossed for you!!

Makingnumber2 · 01/02/2021 09:07

So sorry @Oilyoilyoilgob that AF has turned up and you're understandably feeling so weepy and emotional- you've had a very tough time of things even without TTC in the picture, so just let the emotion out as it hits you. I'm so pleased today you have glorious weather to go and pay homage to your beautiful girl- I hope it brings you some peace today to be out in nature and honouring her memory like this Flowers.

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eloiseislost · 01/02/2021 08:57

I'm so sorry AF got you @Oilyoilyoilgob. You are in my thoughts every day because I know what losing a pet is like. 😔
New cycle, new opportunity in terms of TTC though, as hard as it is to look at it this way now. I was out for a walk yesterday with a friend who knows about my MC but not that I got another BFP. She said to me "I don't know how you keep going with TTC after the MC, I'd be terrified" and I told her that when I started my period I was overcome with a need to do it again, as though the emotional and physical pain of the MC had been erased from my mind. I really do think that our instincts keep us going no matter the heartbreak of BFNs, MCs, etc. So as bad as CD1 is, I'm sure you'll find your determination to pursue your dream again. And I wish from the bottom of my heart, for you and everyone here, many many BFPs soon. 😘❤️

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eloiseislost · 01/02/2021 08:51

@Makingnumber2 Hey, no shame here, I have put my hands in the bin many a times to fish out old tests! 🗑🤣
I did it just this month actually, and saw what I thought were indents on two tests but maybe they were not after all, we will never know! 🤷🏻‍♀️

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Oilyoilyoilgob · 01/02/2021 08:51

@Makingnumber2 wishing you the very best of luck for another test in a few days 🤞🏻 Keeping everything crossed you get your positive ☺️

Well, I’ve definitely started my period this morning 🙁 I’ve been absolutely weepy the last few days and can’t stop crying about my girl. Better to be weepy I guess then my usual murderous pmt self, so my husband has had it easier than normal these last few days!
We’re going on a big walk now to a high hill near us, I’m going to let some of her fur go into the countryside, on this glorious bright day.

Take it easy to everyone who has started their period, I’m with you on how crap this is. To everyone about to si or still in their tww-good luck 💚🍀 xx

Makingnumber2 · 01/02/2021 08:42

Thanks so much @eloiseislost really appreciate your doing the invert and your kind words. I so hope with all my might it’s a BFP - not going
To mention to DH yet though until I’ve got better confirmation. The strips are cheapies bought in bulk from Amazon- instructions are in German I think 😂 I have to say I’ve never had a line appear on a negative test and I am not too proud to say I have fished out BFN tests before 30 mins later in Hope they may have magically changed to a BFP. Let’s see how it goes. I’m going to double my folic acid from today just in case as no harm and at my weight I would need to be on a double dose.

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eloiseislost · 01/02/2021 08:26

@Makingnumber2 Sorry I missed your message! 13DPO would add up for a line like this on a cheapie I think!
Also, you're not wasting anyone's time! If this is an evap, I'll feel bad for getting your hopes up. But I really think there's something there and I'm keeping my fingers crossed I'm right! 🤞🏼

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eloiseislost · 01/02/2021 08:24

@Makingnumber2 Based on how inverting RGB works, it would only "light up" if there was colour, otherwise it would look black. I think the second line has light to it, I'm very hopeful for you! 😃 How many DPO are you today and what brand is the strip?

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eloiseislost · 01/02/2021 08:21

@Makingnumber2 Although when you read a test outside the timeframe, it is considered invalid, in my experience evap and indent lines appear when the test strip is bone dry and usually that takes at least 1 hour.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed this will end up being your BFP! If AF doesn't show, time for a FRER! 😃 🤞🏼 🤞🏼 🤞🏼

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Makingnumber2 · 01/02/2021 08:18

Oh wow thanks @eloiseislost! So a second line does exist? Or would an inversion show an indent?

Makingnumber2 · 01/02/2021 08:17

@eloiseislost I’m 13dpo. With my first pregnancy the earliest I got a squinter was 13dpo and from what I remember it really was a squinter. So I’ll have to wait and test again tomorrow. If it’s an evap I’ll feel so stupid and sorry for wasting everyone’s time!

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eloiseislost · 01/02/2021 08:15

@Makingnumber2 I hope it's OK, I inverted the colours, because I have paid for FF and why not? 😄

Yogurt pot yuppies, sexy basters and UFO discs - part 3
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Makingnumber2 · 01/02/2021 08:14

I just checked test box and it says read results within 5 mins
Not 10. So those pics were taken at prob 6-7 mins. So it’s likely an evap 😭 knew it was too good to be true

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eloiseislost · 01/02/2021 08:11

@Makingnumber2 I can see it on both photos, and it looks like it has colour to it, eeeek 😬 How many DPO are you?

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Makingnumber2 · 01/02/2021 08:04

Thanks @Bluey18 both pics taken within 10mins and line deffo got more visible (although let’s be honest it isn’t that clear 😂) after mins. I might check the box instructions again to ensure within 10 mins is ok. I’m gonna hold off for frer for now... as I just know I’ll splash out on a CB digital and AF will arrive. It’s the kind of mean crap she would pull

Makingnumber2 · 01/02/2021 08:02

Thanks for looking @rs2015 and @MrsKin90. I am going to wait a few more days and see what happens before splashing out on frer. These cheapie strips are supposed
To be quite sensitive. A few more days will confirm either way if it’s line eye and wishful thinking or if AF shows. AF is due tomorrow or weds.

And yes @OTTYrevolution totally the wrong thread for you. That’s why it’s an idea to always read the first few posts of a thread at least before posting. You might want to ask MNHQ to remove your post? Best of luck for the future 😊

Bluey18 · 01/02/2021 07:59

@Makingnumber2 I can see a line on both pics. It could possibly be an evap, very hard to tell from pic, sorry. I second getting a hold of a FRER if you can. Ooh, I will have everything crossed for you 🤞xx

MrsKin90 · 01/02/2021 07:56

@OTTYrevolution if you had read the very first post (or even the title) you'd have known this isn't the right thread for you. We're a very kind bunch but I absolutely have to draw the line under talking to someone who might have accidentally gotten pregnant and doesn't want to be. I'm sorry you're scared - starting your own thread would get you the right support. I hope things work out for you.

@MrsCSmith welcome back ❤️ sorry you've had no success yet 🙁
@Oilyoilyoilgob spotting is rubbish. I'm so sorry xx
@Bluey18 you're not out yet! Don't give up 😊

@Makingnumber2 I'm not sure if I see anything 🤨🧐 maybe? 😬

rs2015 · 01/02/2021 07:56

@Makingnumber2 I can see a shadow of a line 🤞🏽can you get hold of a FRER?

OTTYrevolution · 01/02/2021 07:48

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