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Newbie looking for some support

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Peachycream · 27/05/2021 20:44

Hi ladies,

I’ve been lurking for a few days, just seeing what the deal is, trying to work out some of the terminology used, mostly going to post but then getting scared and carry on lurking haha.

I don’t really have anyone I can talk about the TTC journey with in my real life as we aren’t telling anyone as it stands so I’m hoping maybe I can make a few friends here that I can obsess and stress out with 🤣

I’m currently CD 7 in my first cycle so tracking with OPKs every day right now so that I can get a clearer picture of my cycle each month.

I’m 30 and this will be our 1st,

If anyone has any advice/is in a similar position to me or just wants a natter I’d love to hear from you 😊

Xx

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Peachycream · 14/06/2021 21:18

That’s strange @Dannii892 well I hope it works out for you lovely and the pains are all a good sign for you.

I think a lot of women say that, the cycle they fell was the one they noticed no difference, but then a lot say they had all the symptoms before so 🤷‍♀️ I’m not really symptom spotting to be honest though, or trying not to anyway. Are you looking out for anything or noticing any? Apart from your pains?

@glasspaw well that gives me some hope! Haha I think at this point I’m better off just leaving it to the gods, I’ve made it this far right? I’m so pleased for you lovely 🥰 did you manage to get any more info from anywhere today?

@SareBear87 😂😂😂😂 that’s so funny! I’m glad you got a laugh about it though! It can all be so stressful otherwise !

This is why I’m trying not to buy any @HRP1990 😂😂 I didn’t get any in the end today and I’m not working near any shops that sell them tomorrow so hopefully I can stay away. And this heat is making me too lazy to go on a special trip 😂😂

P.s I really regret replying to everyone in one hit cause I’ve already forgotten half of it 🙈 please don’t be offended, I love you all 💜💜💜

P.p.s my internet died while this was posting so I had to start all over again 🥺

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HRP1990 · 14/06/2021 21:09

@Dannii892 I wouldn’t want to count anything as a symptom to be honest unless I got a positive! I’ve never really noted symptoms before AF so I don’t have a lot to compare to if you know what I mean. I had veiny boobs the other day, but I couldn’t tell you if I alway got them before AF 😂🤷🏻‍♀️

Thanks girls! I’ve got my fingers and toes crossed for me too haha

If yours is negative that weekend @KayL1988 cheeseboard and a glass of red! 🍷🧀

KayL1988 · 14/06/2021 20:53

Fingers and toes crossed for you @HRP1990 and if not... wine and cheese party.

Dannii892 · 14/06/2021 20:51

@HRP1990 I'll have my fingers and toes crossed for you doll xxx

KayL1988 · 14/06/2021 20:50

Symptoms are so weird! It feels like a complete minefield as it seems to vary and often so similar to 🧙‍♀️... I think until she shows her face... there is a chance! 🥰

Hahah @SareBear87 that is hilarious 😂 we also DTD last night with the ceiling fan on ... it was still warm.... so we also had a giggle about it! I'm also due weekend of the 25th my current plan is also to test on the Friday or Saturday AM because there is a meal planned and it would be so obvious that we were trying if I didn't drink .... so if it's a negative I'll probably have one drink just to take some of the heat off! 😅

HRP1990 · 14/06/2021 20:49

@Dannii892 I totally get it, 🧙🏻‍♀️ was due for me today that’s why I held out so long to test! Clinging onto that little bit of hope of a BFP 🤞🏻

Dannii892 · 14/06/2021 20:48

@HRP1990 sorry about your bfn! Did you have any symptoms? 12dpo is still early! I've read on some threads of woman not getting their bfp until 17-19dpo! X

Dannii892 · 14/06/2021 20:45

@HRP1990 I might test in the morning, see how brave I feel.. its so strange like im dying to know and if to a bfp ill be overjoyed and happy I tested early but if its a bfn I'm taking away the tiny bit of joy of not knowing and I might be you know.. such a mental struggle! X

HRP1990 · 14/06/2021 20:22

@SareBear87 that’s hilarious 😂😂

HRP1990 · 14/06/2021 20:21

That gives me a little hope @glasspaw as I tested BFN today at 12DPO!

What I’ve found @Peachycream is that if I have tests in the house I want to use them 😂 I’m trying so hard not to use my other FRER

@Dannii892 I think implantation can occur from 6DPO so you might get an early BFP if you do test! I’m not sure I could wait until 23rd lol

SareBear87 · 14/06/2021 20:17

Sorry just catching up with the thread!

@glasspaw my bestie had a scan at 6 weeks (she underwent fertility treatment) and it looked like picture of fried egg in black &white but they confirmed a heartbeat- I totally would go for one because I can't stand the TTW let alone 12 weeks 😅

@KayL1988 yup in due on 27th so will test on 25th (just because it's a Friday and I'm out for dinner so can either celebrate or commiserate!)

Also loving the 🧙‍♀️!

Last night we DTD with the fan on... absolutely hilarious, it's an oscillating fan and let's just say it was mildly off putting for DP when it blew air in a certain direction! 🤭 💨
It did give us the giggles which I think we needed. TTC was starting to stress me out a little!

glasspaw · 14/06/2021 19:49

@Peachycream there’s definitely still time! I tested bfn at 12DPO and was so adamant that my period was going to start the next night that I actually wore a pad to bed. Bfp didn’t show until 15DPO, and even then it was so faint on the one step test I did, wasn’t til I took the FRER that I really believed it.

Dannii892 · 14/06/2021 19:01

@Peachycream no what I had around 3dpo woke me up and it was intense period pains for about 5 minutes- 2 morning in a row (v.strange)
But over the last 2-3 days it's been like electric shocks and vvv mild cramps - I would say completely different feelings.
But who knows.. ive read some threads and some lead to a bfn and some to a bfp, was talking to my mother the other day and she said she had no symptoms what so ever so I wouldn't count yourself out!

I really dont know if I will test tomorrow 😕 x

Dannii892 · 14/06/2021 18:54

Oh and congratulations @glasspaw !!!
Amazing news - sorry for delay just trying to catch up properly now.. wishing you a happy healthy 9 months and more 💗

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Peachycream · 14/06/2021 18:47

@Dannii892 I’m thinking the longer I don’t buy them for the longer I can’t test for 😂

Yeah that’s what I’m telling myself too, latest for implantation is 12dpo so we still have time 😂 I think that’s very much wishful thinking on my part at least though just because my timings were so tight.

Is this the thing that you had the other morning? You’re still getting those? How strange, well you never know! Let’s hope it’s a good sign, positivity is the key!

Mine is 19th so still got the best part of a week!

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Dannii892 · 14/06/2021 18:37

@Peachycream I know what you mean.. I have them but I cant convinse myself to use one lol but 10dpo is still early right?

Yes electric shocks - literally like sharp shock over the last few days, hopingnots something but also convincing myself its not. Thank you 😊
When is af due for you? Mine is the 23rd .. long old slog to wait! X

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Peachycream · 14/06/2021 18:26

@Dannii892 I was gunna buy some today but I haven’t as yet. I don’t know what to do 😂

Electric shocks? That’s weird, could be a good sign though! Fingers crossed for you 🥰

Nothing odd to report here

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Dannii892 · 14/06/2021 18:17

Oh and been dying from this heat and feeling so so so tired .. but most likely pms right x

Dannii892 · 14/06/2021 18:16

No news here although ordered some frer which is still in the postbox lol .. had some really light cramps and what can only describe as electric shocks in my uterus .. not going to get my hopes up though .. thinking to do a test tomorrow at 10dpo but also don't want to see a bfn lol .. anybody else thinking of testing? Any odd things happening? X

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Peachycream · 14/06/2021 18:11

@HRP1990 hopefully the pink is a good sign rather than a 🧙 coming up!

I can’t deal, my eyes are itching so much I wanna scratch them out 😂

I’m not sure, I’m 10DPO tomorrow but have been feeling very 🧙y for the last 2 days so I don’t know if to test tomorrow and resign myself to the BFN or wait and see what happens

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HRP1990 · 14/06/2021 18:05

I’m reading a book in the sun and it’s glorious out still!

No news from me, a tiny bit of pink when I went to the loo earlier but no 🧙🏻‍♀️🤞🏻

Are you testing @Peachycream or letting fate decide!? lol

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Peachycream · 14/06/2021 18:02

Hey ladies

It’s been quiet around here today! Just checking in to see how everyone is doing? Any news? Any not news?

I have no news, other than it’s too hot to function and hay fever has been a bitch all day 😂

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Peachycream · 14/06/2021 13:16

I was just having a little look on the NHS site at bits and bobs and fell into a loop. I have 2 points that have come from this:

  1. Did you know it doesn’t matter if you use FMU or not, if it’s positive it’ll be positive at any point in the day?
  1. If you’re over 13 and pregnant you’re allowed confidential advice. They will encourage you to tell your parents, but health professionals aren’t able to do it after 13 years old. 13. THIRTEEN!?
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HRP1990 · 14/06/2021 13:06

Wow I didn’t realise there was such a lack of support for early pregnancy? Imagine being like 16 and pregnant and you literally can’t even go to see the GP for a chat.

This is whole experience is such a learning curve.

I’d start a chat on the pregnancy forum here @glasspaw as it would be nice to chat to other ladies around the same weeks as you to bounce off of until you can see your Gp x

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Peachycream · 14/06/2021 12:27

@glasspaw bless ya hun, do you have an early pregnancy unit near you? Maybe give them a call, I’m sure they can help in some way even if they just advise the Dos and Donts. I’d lay it on a bit thick and tell them you’re really anxious and your GP won’t see you yet, maybe they’ll bring you in for some warm fuzzies, even a cuppa and a biccy would be something at this point 😂

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