Post Pill Party – The Garden Soiree

@MissM94 I think aslong you have a good 3-4 hour hold it should be ok.

@Flowers222 premom thinks im 4+5 but i ovulate later in my cycle so can definitely knock a few days off that. It is really scary having had the previous chemical because your constantly watching to see if the lines fade.

I obsessively tested lasy time partly due to all those free frers so I'm determined not to do that again I'll test again Thursday I think and then maybe a digital on the weekend.

@ChinChilly I am so excited for you! I'm 4+2 today so we really can't be that far apart! I haven't tested since my tests looked the same 12 and 13dpo as I am too scared to see the lines disappear, even though it's irrational.

Though @LauraT94 it looks like your lines didn't show much progress 12 to 13dpo so thank you for sharing that, it has made me relax a little! So good to see you are getting on well 😊

I'm just so scared it won't stick but I guess that's the problem with previously having a chemical. But all is well, no bleeding or spotting, occasional cramping and my boobs have really been hurting, though it's not as bad today. I'm planning to have an early scan too at 7 weeks.

@ChinChilly i tried yesterday but it didn't work haha got the dentist at 11 so I might pick one up while I'm out, does it matter if i do it with my second wee of the day and don't have anything else to drink?

@LauraT94 i think I'm definitely going to book an early scan if i get passed the 6 week mark i think! Ahh look at that little bump coming 😍

@missM94 have you tested? My friend got pregnant recently using the withdrawal method

@ChinChilly congratulations!!! Got everything crossed 💕

AF still hasn't arrived I'm technically 2 days late on my app and currently day 37 which is the longest cycle I've had in my life so I'm just genuinely confused why it's not turned up especially when I'm at the 6 month mark and things should be evening out.. my boyfriend keeps joking that I'm pregnant but realistically, there's no way.. he withdraws! But I said well do you know you've definitely withdrawn he was like "I dunno, sometimes a little bit might go there" 😂😂 so fuck knows

@Kay00 thank you! I stopped testing with ICs not long after this pic. Maybe around 18/19dpo? And my last test was at 23dpo to get my 3+ Clearblue digital! I love seeing the pics of how they progress.

@ChinChilly hmm. The worry doesn't really go away but you will grow more confident as weeks go by! For me the three things that really helped were early scans (we had two at £70 each, so worth it!!), Using a Doppler and hearing the heartbeat between scans (though there's risk involved with Doppler use so do your own research if you're tempted!!) and seeing my little bump grow ❤️ I had some brown spotting at about 7 weeks when my period was due, so that's all still normal!! But other than that, each day/week that goes by I just feel more and more confident that my baby is growing away safely. I'm almost convinced I can feel the odd movement now too though I know it's still early!

@feliznavidad2 that's reassuring thank you!

@Kay00 it potentially could of worked, I'm not sure i felt less stressed though. Not many symptoms apart from random stabbing pains in my nipples lol but it does explain my huge emotional break down last week.

@LauraT94 thank you! So glad baby is doing well, when does the feeling of fear this is going to go wrong again go away?

@Flowers222 thank you, how are you feeling?

@ChinChilly great lines! HUGE Congratulations 🥳 I'm really happy for you xx

@LauraT94 So lovely to hear! Congrats again and it's great to see your progression lines

@ChinChilly ah, sorry you did say you didn't know you DPO. I wonder if the no-tracking thing worked for you? Was it less stressful?

Been a silent lurker for a while but couldn't resist popping on to say...

Congratulations @ChinChilly 🥳 those lines are fab, nothing faint about them. They look similar to my 12/13dpo lines (attached below). I'm now 13 weeks and baby is doing amazingly ❤️

Hope everyone else is doing ok, sorry I don't pop on very often but I try to read through every few days and send positive thoughts to all of you.

I'm 13 weeks on Thursday and have my '12 week' scan on Friday finally! I've had a scan at 7 weeks and a scan at 10 weeks and all is going well ❤️

@ChinChilly Woweee!!! Huge congrats! Not faint at all Did you get may symptoms? Also how many DPO are you?

@minipilling Sorry for your BFN big hugs xxx

@feliznavidad2 I'd say test a few more times today, hopefully you'll get your + and you'll ovulate in the next day or so

@Gracie2021 haha, I totally feel the pressure. This is my earliest ever ovulation ad CD18, and I have also had my highest temps so far this month but with nearly a year under my belt and not even a whiff of a second line, i'm not holding out much hope. I think we just need to sit back and relax, its up to our bodies to do their job now, and there is little we can do to influence it

@ChinChilly these were my lines from DS1 and he's now a strapping 4yo. Nothing pathetic about yours.

@Gracie2021 @feliznavidad2 thanks both, i thought the line was abit pathetic 😅

@ChinChilly ! Fab lines! 🤩

@ChinChilly such strong line! Fab!

Ah it finally uploaded!

@minipilling it’s at the point that I feel relief when it actually comes because at least it’s closure for that particular month. The hope towards the end of the cycle is actually the worst but for me.

Actually to caveat that, everyone is a bit different. I get rapid LH rises and only when ovulating but some people struggle with rises through the month that don’t always trigger ovulation. But when you start to see it rise safer to assume ovulation is on its way.

@Gracie2021 thank you, wishing you the best for this cycle! Anticipating disappointment really sucks. Like, I know I'm out this month but then my body plays tricks!

@feliznavidad2 for sure. Especially when it’s so high early in the morning. From what I’ve read LH really only starts rising from late morning. Good luck.

To you lot who seem much better at knowing OPK sticks and their mystical ways, does this look my peak (CD14) is coming?! It's the highest level I've ever had and I've been POAS for days(!)

I'll wee again later to see, and try to err dry my self out a bit in anticipation (I drink far too much tea/squash) 🙄

Missed your message there @minipilling so sorry you’re having a rough time. Hope AF just comes already for you if she’s coming. That in between stage is just a killer. Hope you have some nice treats planned xxx

9DPO here today. Feeling so much pressure this cycle for a few reasons. First cycle after starting acupuncture, there’s been a few announcements around us, we managed our best DTD timing ever this month and we got our referral for testing this month. And then my temps were through the roof higher than any other cycle. All of which means nothing and I’m no more likely for good news this month than any other but still know it’s going to be one of those cry on the couch months when it all comes crashing down. Decided to just skip the “will I won’t I” with tests and just do a cheapie Easy@home every morning and at least then I’ve bitten the bullet and can go on about my day. Anyone else struggling in the TWW at the moment?

Thank you everyone!

@pineapple2021 I'm not sure how many DPO as I haven't been tracking this month, AF was due yesterday accoring to FF.