TTC NOVEMBER 2021

@ajayelbee yep my thoughts exactly!! I guess in 12 days time I'll know if I did or not for sure haha

@newjourney21 you’re welcome! And absolutely right DTD regularly is all that matters really!! You’re bound to have caught your ovulation that way even if you missed the peak on your OPKs!

@SantiagoSister thanks! ☺️ I might call my GP tomorrow after I get another positive!

I’m sorry that they didn’t do the blood test, but it is reassuring that the GP wasn’t concerned. Anxiety can be so debilitating, I’m so sorry you’re going through this at the moment. Hopefully you can confirm with your home test kit this week that there isn’t any lead in the old paint and that gives you some tangible evidence that it is all okay. I suffer quite badly from anxiety, so have been having acupuncture for it and honestly, I don’t even care if it’s a placebo, because it’s worked so well for me. It might be worth exploring some options like that to take the edge of whilst you’re incubating your little rainbow bean 🌈

@ajayelbee ooo I may have to look into that for my next cycle if this one isn't successful as that does sound a lot better. I've been using the Premom app alongside Ovia. I haven't been tracking BBT but that is something I'll defo do also next month as seems to be a good indicator from what I've seen for others. Today is CD17 and I've had pretty much the same low reading from CD10 until today. I've been doing them twice a day around midday and 6pm avoiding FMU also, so I'm thinking maybe I could've just missed the high reading? We've been dtd every other day for over a week now anyway as that's the most important part right lol!! Maybe next month I'll test in the mornings too. Thank you for the info so helpful

@ajayelbee absolutely, you stare at those tests as long as you like, it’s an incredible feeling. When you’re ready (as there’s no rush, they take a while to see you for your first appointment), and depending on your area, you could self refer to your midwife services. I know in my area we have an online form to fill out and then they get back to you in a few weeks time with a date for your booking appointment, which around here is done at about 8-9 weeks along 😊 if you’re unsure, your GP will be able to advise.

Thank you so much for your kind words. I spoke to the GP this morning who is absolutely sure there would be no damage done (I'm a very naturally anxious person so I do find that quite hard to believe 😔) and she said she wouldn’t offer a blood test for lead exposure unless I was showing symptoms, and she felt sure that the few hours I was exposed for wouldn’t do me any harm, plus there’s nothing they can do about it either if it did turn up positive. She did 111 were overreacting. So it looks like I won’t be getting the test after all 😔 I have ordered some lead testing kits to test the old paint on the walls so if that comes back negative later this week, then I think I will try my best to relax and just hope and pray I get to keep this little rainbow baby 🙏🏻🌈

@Curlywurly3 sorry for the BFN this morning, but don’t give up hope just yet 🤞🏼 When do you plan on testing again? If it’s not your month this month, then a Christmas Day bfp would be the best present I could ever think of 🎁

How’s things going for you @Essexnewbie? 😊

@newjourney21 also my OPK peak came 3 days later than my apps predicted 🤷🏼‍♀️ But it was confirmed late by my BBT shift, which I got CD17.

@newjourney21 I used internet cheapies and the app Femometer that is associated with them. I got a bundle deal on Amazon when I bought their BBT thermometer 🤣. The app is only really useful for the OPK intelligent recognition. Then I put all the data into Fertility Friend! What CD are you now? I was tracking mine from CD 8 this month, and got high readings all the way up to my peak on CD 15. Mine said not to use FMU, but I got fed up with holding my wee all morning, so on CD15 I used FMU and got my peak. I might have missed it if I hadn’t done that! Every body is different, so maybe try testing at a few different times throughout the day.

@ajayelbee I am hoping so! It has gone today. Tracking with OPKs however been using them since CD10 and haven't had a high reading yet so not sure how reliable that is? What did you use?

@newjourney21 thank you! Perhaps as it’s your first month off the pill it is a hormonal headache with your ovulation. Are you tracking it with OPKs or BBT?

@Curlywurly3 ah, you’re not out until AF comes! But if she does arrive a potential Christmas Day BFP would literally be the best present!!

BFN on a FRER here at 9DPO and AF due Wednesday, I can already feel AF type cramps 😞 AF is due 26th December so I could get a Christmas Day BFP! 🙏🏻

@ajayelbee yes the cramping does make sense. I usually get a headache a day or two before AF so 13 days before is quite unusual for me! Hoping it means something as my first month off the pill so no idea when I'll ovulate really.

Congratulations to you!! Those lines are very exciting 😊

@SantiagoSister ah thank you lovely! I have absolutely no idea what to do now! I can’t stop looking at today’s tests!

I hope your appointment goes well today and that the results come back quickly. Hopeful they will also have more information/ advice to reassure you that all will be well.

@ajayelbee huge congratulations!! That’s great progression! 🎉🎉 so pleased for you!

I think I’ve got some progression this morning… I’m starting to let myself believe it a little bit now! 🤣

@newjourney21 I get light cramping sometimes when I ovulate. I don’t get a headache, but I do suffer from hormonal migraines.. generally about a week before AF arrives (which I haven’t had this month!). So it could be possible with all the huge hormonal shifts.

Congratulations to those who recently had their bfps, so exciting!

So according to my app I should have ovulated yesterday. I have had cramping and the worst headache all day which just isn't budging and my body feels so achey, but AF isn't due for another 13 days! Has anyone else experienced these symptoms around the time of ovulation?

@Essexnewbie thank you ❤️ I have calmed down a bit now, hoping as it was just one exposure things will be ok 🙏🏻 Will go for my blood test anyway and then as you say, it’s one less thing to worry about!

Congratulations to all the bfps on this thread so far, amazing news ✨

@ajayelbee @Lua2020 they look like positives to me!! Congratulations both! ❤️😀

@SantiagoSister and I’m so glad the GP have sorted that for you so quickly so you can put your mind at rest! As everyone else said, I’m sure it’s unlikely you would have done any damage but at least you can say for sure after the test and get some reassurance. Hope you’re managing to stay relaxed and not think about it too much! ❤️❤️

Thanks everyone! First time I’ve had a hint of anything. Hoping it gets darker over the next few days 🤞

@Lua2020, no I can see it!

@ajayelbee and @Lua2020, no doubt about it, definitely lines on both!! Huge congrats!! Amazing news for you both!!

I definitely see that line @Lua2020!! Fingers crossed for your next tests over the coming days, how exciting! ✨

@ajayelbee I dont think it’s that much of a squinter! Congratulations!