TTC baby number 1 - late period negative test

Morning, I did a few tests this morning (🙄) and most again are negative apart from frer which may have the faintest of lines but I'm not really sure if I can really see it.. have a blood test on Friday so at least I can get the answers soon after then if my testing doesn't show anything. I was beginning to get my hopes up but now I'm really unsure again. This is so tough, so up and down mood wise and mentally 😔

@A1b2c3d4e5f6g7 it sounds like you're doing the right things but you're right you could be doing all the right things or all the wrong things and your body is still going to do what it wants to do

Ttc is so hard because there’s so little we can control. Haven’t tried proseed, but probably will for next cycle, however unsexy it is! Also plan for SMEP again, and debating soy isoflavones but a bit scared of messing up my cycle more.
I’ve still three weeks to go give or take until next period is due

@Gspps you're just right, try to make the best of it as much as you can!

I haven't tried conceive plus but I have tried preseed, are they a similar thing? I found the preseed a bit tricky to use, a bit messy as it has to go inside you rather than a normal lubricant. I had chemicals during the cycles I did use it so it may have helped me conceive, it doesn't hurt to use it anyways.

@surreychick I'm so sorry that your journey has been so difficult, you're so tough to keep going as you are. We've been trying for 7 months and its not the longest time it's still been a shock and not something I ever expected.

I'm also very jealous that it happens so easily for others and and I can't help but feel frustrated that others don't talk about their ttc journeys and how hard they are because it paints an unrealistic picture of it happening so easily for others when in fact that probably isn't the case. But of course I also understand that it can be difficult to talk about too.

I really hope it will work out for you soon!

@Gspps sorry to hear that

@choccrumpet my journey hasn’t been fun at all! I can’t help but feel so jealous of those that fall pregnant so easily. I wasn’t expecting to have to go through this for 18 months then have to go through IVF. I’ve seen so many negatives test I don’t think I’ll believe it if it ever goes positive!!!

@Gspps that sucks but at least it's finally here and you can get back to trying again. It's so hard! Just doesn't seem fair that it happens so easily for others. But I try to believe that when it will happen it will be the best timing for me and the other times weren't meant to be for a reason.

No update with me, feeling tired all day and not like my normal self so would be nice to have a reason for this.

Take care of yourself and try to focus and do things that make you happy. We should try enjoy this time as much as we can - although easier said than done and I can say that my ttc experience hasn't been nice and I don't get it, don't believe it when others say it was so easy and so much fun, good experience etc 🤷🏼‍♀️

Noooo sorry Gspps. That’s a real shame 🙁 I know the feeling.

No updates from me at all. I’m wondering if it’ll be like Grognone says, and my cycle’s just gone awry. Going to take a break from testing and just wait a few days and see

@Gspps still nothing from me .... negative test yesterday. Only 3 days late though but don't feel like it's coming if you know what I mean

I had this three times whilst ttc. Once it went to over 50 days and I always have a 28 day cycle. I think sometimes when you want it so much your body plays tricks on you. When I went to see the doctor about it, they said it could be down to that as stress can affect things.

It's awful being in limbo and not knowing either way!

@choccrumpet no idea, i guess it is possible I ovulated a lot later than usual but really not sure. I was taking pregnacare vitamins which I then read can actually extend your cycle so was sure it was that, and kind of got sick of testing so just assumed I wasn't and was waiting for period.

@pixiedust21 do you know why you didn't get a positive earlier? Getting a bit tired of seeing negatives when I know I'm not feeling normal, making me doubt myself!

I was day 40-something when I tested positive, I ended up assuming I wasn't pregnant and just having a super long cycle, left it for about 4 days then tested and got a positive. X

@surreychick don't lose hope! I can't stop testing and have also had negatives. I did check the cheap Tesco one I used this morning and it had another line but was hard to tell if it was a real blue line or grey (evap). I'm going to use a frer tomorrow morning as I'm wondering if the cheap strips aren't working - the reviews for them were mixed. If the line on the Tesco one was real then the line should show up elsewhere too.

Don't lose hope! Like I said there are lots of women who test positive weeks after their period was due and this is what's keeping me going.

Hello all,

Just tested again and it was negative

Day 38 now... starting to lose hope!!

@pixiedust21 I’m kind of losing hope now! Don’t feel anything, and wasting money peeing on sticks!! Will wait a few more days, a week late now

@surreychick the tingly feeling could be lightning crotch or your uterus or something else stretching! I've felt it during my chemicals and also this time. Yep am getting tired of no answers!

Still nothing here, getting more tests today.

Maybe TMI but have a weird tingly feeling down there - I normally get it the day before my period but I’ve had it for a week or so now - hence why I keep thinking I have it!!

Would just be nice to know one way or another!!

Morning, negatives over here 😅 maybe a veeeery faint line on a cheap one but it's so faint I can barely see it / or it's not a line at all. I actually feel okay and relaxed about this, I know this isn't normal for me so am hopeful it's good news but is just taking its time

Weirdly I didn't get a positive til I was about 10 days late!! (Unless I just ovulated really late) but up until then I was getting negatives x

Private hcg blood tests don’t look too expensive either if you can’t get one in good time from GP. My GP probably won’t be too helpful right now so I had a look.

Funny you both mention this, I’ve noticed a few times I smell a bit more musky, and had to freshen up again a few hours after a shower. Also wee has had an odour as well.

How pleasant!

Will talk to them if nothing after the weekend!

Good luck to you!! Fingers crossed AF doesn’t appear!!

@surreychick yes although I spoke to the nurse and not my GP, not sure if that makes a difference but it will be at my GP surgery