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Anyone else ttc #2? Thread 2

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Chanel05 · 22/11/2021 09:51

New thread ladies!

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girafferafferaffe · 21/12/2021 18:52

Am I right in that if I'm due on the 30th I could do a FRER on 24th?

AmberRH1993 · 21/12/2021 12:21

@whatsthecraic91 oh how funny but its so exciting every time I see one 😂

GreenFlipFlop · 21/12/2021 12:13

@whatsthecraic91 Good luck for your jab, I hope it goes well! Same for your 20 week scan! I had an anterior placenta for DS1 and didn't feel movement until about 21 weeks or so!

whatsthecraic91 · 21/12/2021 12:04

@AmberRH1993 @Margo34 it was a line I'm 18 weeks now 😂

@GreenFlipFlop I've everything crossed for you!! Feeling good thanks, not feeling movement yet as I have an anterior placenta this time which is annoying! Can't wait for my 20 week scan on 4th. Got my covid booster this morning so just hope it doesn't knock the shit out of me. It's flooring some people.

GreenFlipFlop · 21/12/2021 11:55

@Katie2021 Thank you ❤️ Wow 19 days is so late!! If you get another BFN it might be worth getting a blood test at the docs? Are you usually quite regular? Plus the confusing pregnancy tests you had, defo worth seeing if you can get a blood test!

@whatsthecraic91 That must be as dark as they get maybe? Yours looks quite similar to mine! I'm hoping for a girl this time too like you! 🤞🏾how are you feeling?

@Chanel05 Thank you! I'm starting to let myself get a bit excited now! Hope you and DH are both feeling ok and COVID doesn't ruin your Christmas! 🤞🏾 for this month for you xx

Chanel05 · 21/12/2021 11:47

@GreenFlipFlop definitely a line!! Just remember, the odds are overwhelming in your favour!

I got a strong positive opk yesterday morning on a clear blue and cheapie. Just done another cheapie and it's negative but really strong, so it looks like I'll be dtd tonight and tomorrow night. DH and I both have covid too, so hoping it won't impact our chances.

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Margo34 · 21/12/2021 11:46

Agree with @AmberRH1993, that is definitely a line @whatsthecraic91

AmberRH1993 · 21/12/2021 11:34

There's definitely a line there! Is this opk or pregnancy test strip??

whatsthecraic91 · 21/12/2021 11:21

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Anyone else ttc #2? Thread 2
whatsthecraic91 · 21/12/2021 11:20

@GreenFlipFlop I don't think they do get dark! Mine is barely there for 15DPO then my clearblue the next day came up blazing blue instantly!! 

Katie2021 · 21/12/2021 10:41

@GreenFlipFlop aww yayy congratulations 🥳 xxx

Just to update I’m 19 days late on my period now! Cycle day 50 Still no AF! I’m going to do another test in the morning … if bfn… I don’t know what to do! So annoyed I took pregnacare conception vitamins I’m sure it’s those that’s delayed it so much! X

GreenFlipFlop · 21/12/2021 09:55

@Moonshine160 No I've only used OPK's for the last 3 cycles, I wish I'd used them earlier tbh! The first cycle I used them, I got pregnant but it was a chemical pregnancy, then the second month using them my cycle was all messed up from the chemical so my tests were all over the place and I ovulated a week later than I thought so totally missed it, and this month is the 3rd month and seems to have worked! I was using the Glow app before to analyse the tests but switched to Premom this month which I actually found a lot better and started DTD as soon as my readings started getting higher leading up to Ovulation! I also did shoulder stands after sex like a loony and made DH hold up my legs Grin
I've heard a lot of success with people ditching OPK's and using SMEP (Sperm meets egg plan?) and DTD every other day during a month, but with an 18 month old...I didn't have the energy for that lol

Moonshine160 · 21/12/2021 09:45

Thanks @GreenFlipFlop. Were you using OPKs to track your cycles throughout all the 8 cycles? I’m wondering whether to ditch the OPKs this next month and try to be more relaxed about it. I usually ovulate on the same day each cycle anyway. X

GreenFlipFlop · 21/12/2021 09:28

@girafferafferaffe I know what you mean! I feel like my husband's family are definitely gunna spot that I won't be having a drink cos we usually all share a bottle of wine over dinner! Going to use the driving excuse!

@RockingGazelle Thankyou - got everything crossed for you this week with fertile week!

@Moonshine160 Its so disheartening when you DTD loads and think you've definitely covered all bases and then AF arrives. Its so exhausting symptom spotting too. At least having DS, you know you can get pregnant, that's what I kept telling myself, but its easy for the worry to creep in. Hope you're ok, 2022 will be a good year hopefully for us all on this thread! xx

girafferafferaffe · 21/12/2021 09:11

@GreenFlipFlop my period is due on the 30th I think so I'm hoping to do a FRER before then... Which would take me around Christmas time haha. I'm not sure if I want to do it then though!! Would be so hard to keep my mouth shut with family around.

Moonshine160 · 21/12/2021 08:49

Thank you @rockinggazelle, I hope you have a lovely Christmas.

@GreenFlipFlop thank you, it’s so depressing when AF shows but I’m so happy for you getting the BFP. I’ve just started cycle 4 now so I know it’s still early, it happened quickly with our DS so I think I was naive in hoping the same would happen again. I’ve been using pre seed since cycle 1 and this month took evening primrose oil up until ovulation and been taking OPKs every day. I feel like I’m covering all bases and we DTD loads through the fertile week but it just isn’t happening for us yet. And I’m fine with that, I’m just scared that it will NEVER happen. As much as I love my DS so much I don’t feel complete yet.

RockingGazelle · 21/12/2021 08:22

Congratulations @GreenFlipFlop. I can definitely see a line there. Keeping everything crossed for you. Sorry to hear about AF @Moonshine160. Try and enjoy Christmas and then I feel 2022 will be lucky xx

GreenFlipFlop · 21/12/2021 07:43

@whatsthecraic91 argh I'm too scared! I think I'm gonna wait till after Thurs when AF is due and do my last digital just to avoid possible chemical pregnancy disappointment! Do those one step cheapies ever get bolder?
Did an NHS due date calculator and it says August 29th 😂 if all goes well, they'll be the baby of the year!

whatsthecraic91 · 21/12/2021 07:36

@GreenFlipFlop defo a line!! This is what mine was like and I was 15DPO! Get a FRER ASAP!!

GreenFlipFlop · 21/12/2021 07:17

@girafferafferaffe Eek! When are you testing??

GreenFlipFlop · 21/12/2021 07:16

Thank you ladies ❤️ really hope it sticks 😬
So sorry @Moonshine160 😔 what cycle are you on? This was cycle 8 for me after it taking 4 with DS. This month I took the Boots version of Pregnacare conception, did OPK's religiously (twice a day, lunchtime and evening) and DTD 3 days up until and on Ovulation day. I've also been using Flo and Premom to track cycle and read my OPK's! Also had a Moderna COVID booster, but that could be a coincidence, it made me feel awful 🤢😂

Moonshine160 · 21/12/2021 06:52

AF has showed up this morning Sad I was a day late and so hopeful this month. totally gutted. I got pregnancy first cycle with DS and I don’t understand why it isn’t happening this time.

Moonshine160 · 21/12/2021 06:51

@GreenFlipFlop definitely a line! Congrats!

girafferafferaffe · 20/12/2021 23:28

That's definitely a line!! Oooooh I cannot wait to test.

I had really awful nightmares last night and the last time I remember having horrible dreams was when I was pregnant with dd....

AmberRH1993 · 20/12/2021 23:24

I'm not sure of the HCG levels for a digital.. I think 1-2 weeks reading is 10mIU. Maybe try the digital tomorrow with Fmu?