TTC NOVEMBER 2021

Thanks @ajayelbee, I’ve got boring housework to do so hopefully that’ll keep me busy and take my mind off things. And I can see the line!!! How exciting, fingers crossed for some progression when you test again 🤞🏼✨ looking forward to your update!

So I caved this morning at 9dpo and sent DH out for a frer.. it’s a bit of a squinter, but there’s definitely a very faint line on it, right??

@SantiagoSister you’re very welcome. You’re right it’s so hard not to worry. Even more so given your past loss. Have you got some nice things you can do for yourself today to take your mind off the stress of it?

Thanks so much @ajayelbee, that’s a good bit of information to know, really hoping I haven’t passed any chemicals on if the placenta isn’t formed yet 🙏🏻 Hopefully I can get my blood test tomorrow, and at least rule out the worry about the potential lead in the dust. I think I will still worry about the other chemicals I would’ve breathed in but there’s literally nothing I can do about it now, just kicking myself I didn’t notice it sooner as it was so fine.

That’s good to know @Lua2020 thank you, as you and @Curlywurly3 said I think it’s just natural to worry so much when you’re pregnant and having lost a bubs to birth defects before I think I tend to worry even more than the average person now 😩

@SantiagoSister that’s really good they are giving you a blood test to give you peace of mind. I know you’ll worry until you get your results back but honestly I’m sure it will be OK x

@SantiagoSister I took so long to write my post I missed what you said!

Glad you’ve managed to speak with someone and have got a test booked so quickly. 🤞🤞 that all will be okay. xx

@SantiagoSister - the placenta doesn’t take over until 8-12 weeks of pregnancy… so I don’t know if what you breathe in is the same as what you consume, but if it is, you likely won’t be passing things to the little bean yet. I’m not an expert, but hopefully you have managed to speak to someone. 💕

Thank you both @Curlywurly3 and @Essexnewbie - what a worry! 😩 So I have spoken to a nurse from 111 this morning and she contacted a toxicologist on my behalf, you’re spot on with the lead concern @Curlywurly3 as that’s what they’re worried about, she said it’s unlikely there is lead in the paint but because my house was built in the early 70s there’s a small chance. I have to call my GP tomorrow and organise a blood test to check my lead levels as a precaution 😔 really really hoping my levels are low and I’ve not done any damage to this little bean! 🙏🏻

@SantiagoSister I don’t really know anything about this but as someone else said it’s probably nothing to worry about! Especially as you weren’t in the room itself for hours on end and it blew down over time. Did you manage to speak to anyone? If not see if you can speak to your GP tomorrow or try 111 again to put your mind at rest. Try not to worry too much!! Chances are it’s likely to be totally fine! ❤️

Thank you @mrsmw132 gives me some hope!

@Curlywurly3 I had nothing until11dpo not a hint, and what I thought was pre-bleeding on 8/9dpo. @SantiagoSister said, don't count yourself out till your period comes! Sending you snowy wishes!

I tested… BFN! 8DPO, AF due Wednesday. Not even a whisper of a line

@SantiagoSister the advice years ago was for pregnant woman to stay away from paint containing lead but even then you would need to be exposed to high levels of it for it to to be a concern. They stopped putting lead in paint in the early 90’s. Honestly, I know it’s hard because we worry about everything when pregnant but you will be fine xx

Good luck @Lua2020, it sounds like you’re covering all bases and doing all you can! The conceive plus lube has great reviews if you do want to try that next time 😊

Thank you @Essexnewbie! ❤️❤️

That’s fair enough @ali2021 🤞🏼 Aw DP was really over the moon thank you, it was lovely telling him ❤️ The other tests are called Easy@home tests and you can get them on Amazon, I think they’re about £7 for 20 so they’re a good bargain.

I wonder what you ladies think I should do, something really mad happened today and I’m really worried now. We are currently decorating upstairs and my partner was sanding the walls using an electric sander, he closed the doors and taped it all up to minimise the dust around the house, and he had a mask on and the window open. I stayed downstairs in the kitchen to keep away from the dust. Unbeknown to me, the crazy wind we’ve had today was blowing the sanding dust down through the floorboards into the soil pipe tube which runs down a corner in our kitchen, which filled the kitchen with sanding dust. It was so fine I didn’t even notice it, I was in there for nearly 2 hours breathing it in without knowing. When I looked around I noticed a fairly thick layer of dust on the worktops and floor and of course I’ve googled it, and everywhere is saying it’s really bad to be exposed to paint dust especially in the first trimester because the chemicals in the paint can cause birth defects 😢 I’m so worried we’ve done permanent damage to my potential rainbow 😩 I’ve called 111 about 5pm but I’m still waiting for a call back… I know I can’t do anything to change it now but I’m so worried 😔

@SantiagoSister thank you, won't test again; will just wait for nature to take its course! So exciting seeing your line progression...no doubt your DP will be over the moon! Fair play being able to contain your excitement... I don't think I would be able!! Can I ask what the tests are above the FRER in your pic?

@Curlywurly3 and @Lua2020; very best of luck 🍀🍀

@Curlywurly3 aw thank you so much! It’s been a crazy few days! I definitely feel a bit nauseous after I eat as the day goes on and I’m totally off vegetables which is annoying and not like me at all. Boobs hurting more than they would before AF usually arrives! How are you feeling? When do you think you’ll test?

@SantiagoSister love these pictures of your tests!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@Curlywurly3 they don’t usually hurt before AF for me, and are still not hurting at the moment so I guess it really can vary symptom wise in early pregnancy. 7DPO, you’re so close to being able to start testing 🤞🏼 Wishing you lots of luck and looking forward to your update!

@SantiagoSister they are beautiful lines! 😍 do your boobs usually hurt before AF arrives or not usually?
I’m 7DPO today, if I was 9DPO today I think I would have tested! ☺️

I wanted to double check I had some line progression this morning before I told my partner, thankfully my tests have got darker. Taking things day by day and keeping everything crossed for a healthy rainbow 🌈✨ wishing everyone still waiting on their bfps the best of luck! There’s still time for some more November bfps 🤞🏼❤️

Thank you so much @Curlywurly3! So over the moon ❤️ Hoping your lack of PMS symptoms is a good sign for you, keeping my fingers crossed! How many DPO are you? If it’s any consolation my boobs are not hurting at all at the moment 😊

I’m having a few little cramps, and have been some weird/vivid dreams which was a sign for me last time too. I’m starting to get breathless walking up the stairs as well now, that happened to me before also 😊

Arghhhh amazing news @SantiagoSister and @Essexnewbie!!! I’m so happy you both got your BFP’s in the same month!!! How are you both feeling? Any symptoms? My boobs aren’t hurting at all yet which a big pre AF symptom for me. I also know having sore boobs is a symptom of pregnancy so I’m a bit confused by that one!

Thank you @ali2021 ❤️ So sorry to hear of your BFN 😩 although there still is hope until AF arrives 🤞🏼 Will you plan to test again for wait to see? I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Good luck @Jammiedodger27! Thanks for the heads up on the Sainsbury’s tests, that’s so much cheaper than the FRER’s!

@ali2021 thank you so much ❤️ Sorry you got a BFN but that’s one test closer to the BFP! Crossing everything for you that if not next month, then next month will be your month!