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Preparing and TTC in 2023 - Thread 2

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DanisEndo · 31/01/2023 11:41

Thread no 2 as thread 1 was so close to getting full!

As a reminder this is a positive support thread for anyone preparing and planning to start TTC in 2023 💖

If you join start by introducing yourself with your age. what no. you're trying for and when you plan on starting plus any goals you might have before then! for example:

@DanisEndo
Age 27
TTC No.1
Starting Sep 23
I want to:

  • loose some weight (would like to get down to a healthy BMI by exercising and doing all home cooking, nothing to major or restrictive)
  • do some decorating around the house
  • get married (1st September woooo!)
  • change job / company
I have endometriosis and PCOS, 2 surgeries down and hoping I'll still be all clear by the time we get to trying.

Theres a long list of us now so bare with me updating it as we go 😅

Good luck everyone!!!

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SMG1992 · 16/02/2023 08:15

I think I'm pregnant again. I had a MMC in mid Jan and my pregnancy tests were negative post miscarriage and had a scan at EPU to check there was nothing retained. Then lat week took a CB and it showed 1-2 weeks which would be right for my ovulation date which I picked up on a test and DTD.
Then took again this morning and CB still showing 1-2 (so no progression but 2 weeks would still be right for ovulation) and I took another test from amazon with a faint line on 1 and 2 weeks sections.

I really don't want to get my hopes up too much so am going to wait and test again next week but I think I'm pregnant again!!

Wonkyjelly · 16/02/2023 07:41

I’m out! Bizarre as 3 super faint BFP last night one frer and x2 one step. But woke up to AF so yeh, I’m out. Best of luck to everyone 🤗✨

Wonkyjelly · 15/02/2023 19:49

@Improbablecat I think that’s what you’ll find is you’re further along than you thought. So excited for you! I know (through this site) that someone only realised they were pregnant because their OPK came up peak 2 days after their period stopped, which was unusual for them. Keep us updated and huge congratulations again x

Tophy124 · 15/02/2023 19:14

Hi all!!

got a BFN today at 12dpo so I’m out. Now wishing AF would hurry up!! Feeling really sad and depressed about it all today

Kittenmum89 · 15/02/2023 18:51

Hi ladies.

@Improbablecat wow congratulations! That really clear rest I would say.

I took a test today BFN. But only on cycle day 23 usually have 28 days cycles. So might be a bit early. Used a clearblue. Think I may try again at weekend with a FRER. But have feeling I’m out this month.

Improbablecat · 15/02/2023 18:33

@Wonkyjelly oh that's a really good point. I did a test that was negative about 5 mins before period arrived, but it was pretty light and a couple of days shorter than usual so it's possible.
I'm quite 🤯 as I wasn't expecting it to be so quick.

Wonkyjelly · 15/02/2023 18:20

@Improbablecat Wow! Congratulations! Could your previous period have been Implantation? OPK’s show positive for pregnancy so I’ve heard? X

Improbablecat · 15/02/2023 18:09

Hi everyone. Sorry I joined the thread and haven't really caught up.

Had my period 27th Jan and Clue predicted ovulation on 8th Feb. Had been DTD every day or two.

I just projectile vomited across my office and did one of the cheapie tests we have at work. This looks pretty clear to me but surely it's too early for such a strong positive!? My period isn't due for a week.

Preparing and TTC in 2023 - Thread 2
Wonkyjelly · 15/02/2023 15:55

Haven’t had a chance to catch up, so apologies there. I’ve had norovirus and fainted 3 times in 3 hours last night. My poor husband had the shock of his life finding me on the toilet sprawled out with eyes in the back of my head. Happy valentines eh? 😅 My eldest daughter now has it, my youngest was the first to have it on Monday. Anyway, today I went for a wee and I had discharge that was pinky/brown. Did a cheap test and feel like I can see the faintest second line. Period due in 3 days and BFN up until this point. Surely too late to get a faint positive? Shouldn’t it be dark? Had a positive OPK Tue 2nd x

Mushroo · 15/02/2023 15:12

WolfMother326 · 15/02/2023 14:58

@mushroo how late are you? Hope you get some answers soon

Was due on Sunday :(. The most confusing part is I had spotting fri/sat which I always get before AF so all seemed completely normal, then it’s just stopped completely.

My DR has read my online request thing and told me to book a same day appointment tomorrow. So I should at least know a bit more tomorrow (assuming I actually managed to get an appointment 🙄)

WolfMother326 · 15/02/2023 14:58

@mushroo how late are you? Hope you get some answers soon

Mushroo · 15/02/2023 09:01

Lindsey02 · 15/02/2023 08:58

AF arrived yesterday and this morning I had a massive clot (TMI) but no pain.

so thrown when ovulation will be now. Maybe call the GP and see what they think but surely AF has to come at some point if tests are neg. Maybe they can check bloods for you? Hope it gets sorted hun x

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I’m weirdly jealous of your period 😂 glad it’s resolved for you!

I’ve dropped a message to my GP as it takes a couple of days to get seen, so hopefully they’ll have some answers!

Lindsey02 · 15/02/2023 08:58

Mushroo · 15/02/2023 08:23

Any update today @Lindsey02 still nothing for me. I went don’t a Google rabbit hole and I’m now scared I have an ectopic which I’m well aware is me catastrophising and it’s just a late period in reality.

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AF arrived yesterday and this morning I had a massive clot (TMI) but no pain.

so thrown when ovulation will be now. Maybe call the GP and see what they think but surely AF has to come at some point if tests are neg. Maybe they can check bloods for you? Hope it gets sorted hun x

Mushroo · 15/02/2023 08:23

Mushroo · 14/02/2023 11:27

Glad I’m not alone in this!

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Any update today @Lindsey02 still nothing for me. I went don’t a Google rabbit hole and I’m now scared I have an ectopic which I’m well aware is me catastrophising and it’s just a late period in reality.

Kittenmum89 · 15/02/2023 07:27

Congratulations for all the BFP on this chat, seems this is the lucky place to be.

im currently 11dpo still getting cramping and sharp shooting pains. Holding out to rest until tomorrow or Thursday though.

SMG1992 · 15/02/2023 07:00

What do people generally think are the best tests?
mum 14 dpo and am going to test in the morning
i used one of the Superdrug ones this morning and there is a super faint line (I might have line eyes!) so am going to redo tomorrow morning before I’m away for a few days x

DollyGx · 14/02/2023 21:36

Hi ladies, there’s been a few bfp’s since I was last on so big congratulations to those ladies!! 🥰 for the ones in the TWW you have my sympathy, I was convinced this month was my month but no, just a 36 day cycle! 🙃
I went to see an acupuncturist tonight, going to start that and see how I get on. She also advised I speak to my GP as we’ve technically been trying for a year now. I thought because I got pregnant last year but miscarried they would only count the year from after the miscarriage when we started trying again (September) but she advised no, they count it from the very beginning, regardless of the fact I did get pregnant. Just sharing that in case there is anyone in the same boat as me!
I’m hoping the acupuncture helps regulate my cycles and gets me ovulating earlier in the month 🤞🏼

Mushroo · 14/02/2023 11:27

Lindsey02 · 14/02/2023 10:56

@Mushroo still no af and neg clear blue for me

Glad I’m not alone in this!

WolfMother326 · 14/02/2023 11:06

I'm pretty sure I'm out this month but also a little confused. Was feeling morning sickness, then bled lightly for 36 hours with cramping. Tested today, 4 days before AF w/ early response test and got BFN. So maybe I had an early MC/chemical?

Lindsey02 · 14/02/2023 10:56

@Mushroo still no af and neg clear blue for me

Mummymidwife33 · 14/02/2023 10:56

9DPO today. My son has a sickness bug and I'm not feeling so great so that's wiped out any symptom spotting! AF due on Saturday and I already know it'll arrive. Had a mega emotional meltdown on Sunday which is typical for me when it's due. Besides which DH thinks it's practically impossible for us to conceive first cycle after his vasectomy reversal. Still can't help but have a little hope though!

Looks like a few of us are at the same point! 🤞for some BFPs. I love looking at tests so if anyone wants some company with line spotting feel free to share!

TTCTeacher · 14/02/2023 10:51

Hello! I’m very new here 🫣
I came off the pill in October 22, and my husband and I have been “trying” for our 1st ever since, however I fell and badly damaged all the ligaments in my foot and ankle before Christmas which put a bit of a stop to it because the slightest movement could reduce me to tears 🤦🏻‍♀️
Anyway, as a teacher I enjoy tracking things and seeing them progress, so this month I decided it was time to sort out my (admittedly sporadic) OPK usage and I’ve been doing 2 a day this cycle… as a result I’ve actually had positive OPKs the yesterday and today, which is the first I’ve ever seen that!
So my question is… do I ovulate the day after my 1st positive OPK, or after they start to become fainter again?

Sorry for the long post!

happyfeet5 · 14/02/2023 10:03

@Mushroo @CRbear it’s such a tense time isn’t it, waiting in limbo. Fingers crossed for BFPs for you both. It’s annoying there’s not a test that would show you instantly, but obviously that’s not possible haha

Mushroo · 14/02/2023 09:28

CRbear · 14/02/2023 09:17

@Lindsey02 and @Mushroo - sounds like you’re both still in with a good shot to me!!

ive tested day 8-11 (today) - stark white, not a hint of a line. I swore I wouldn’t do this to myself haha. I’m due on Saturday. No signs of AF yet. I checked last months diary and I had fairly bad cramps by day 11 last month so I taking that as a good sign. And I’m probably symptom spotting but I do think my sense of smell has amped up- and the only other time I remember that happening is when I started a progesterone only pill. And if I’m pregnant progesterone should be amping up right? I just feel cautiously optimistic despite no line whatever. I’m excited it will be positive rather than scared it will be negative so hopefully won’t feel too awful if I’m wrong!

the timing would be so ideal!

Thank you! I was hoping for a nice valentines BFP but sadly no!

If I hadn’t had spotting last week I’d be happy enough it’s just a late period, but the spotting and then nothing has never happened before.

Anything that isn’t AF is surely a good sign! Fingers crossed for you

CRbear · 14/02/2023 09:17

@Lindsey02 and @Mushroo - sounds like you’re both still in with a good shot to me!!

ive tested day 8-11 (today) - stark white, not a hint of a line. I swore I wouldn’t do this to myself haha. I’m due on Saturday. No signs of AF yet. I checked last months diary and I had fairly bad cramps by day 11 last month so I taking that as a good sign. And I’m probably symptom spotting but I do think my sense of smell has amped up- and the only other time I remember that happening is when I started a progesterone only pill. And if I’m pregnant progesterone should be amping up right? I just feel cautiously optimistic despite no line whatever. I’m excited it will be positive rather than scared it will be negative so hopefully won’t feel too awful if I’m wrong!

the timing would be so ideal!