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CD1 - Anyone else?

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rosecbrm · 01/11/2023 15:55

Hello all,

A new cycle unfortunately started for me today. I really thought last cycle was going to be the one but unfortunately not the case and AF has shown her ugly face!

I had an early miscarriage in early September and this was the first cycle back TTC #1

Just wondering if anyone wants to join on the journey this month - always nice to be able to speak to people in the same situation!

Baby dust to all x

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MaryHua · 28/11/2023 19:59

@rosecbrm omg really?! Was the line there within the 3 minutes since testing? Or did you see it after 10 mins?
Oh I'm trying not to get too overly excited for you.... keep us posted!

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rosecbrm · 28/11/2023 19:56

Had what I can only assume is a really bad evap (although dried pink) on an IC test! But confusing as I haven't had that before on any of the tests I've done so far! What a confusing time 😭

Also got bad lower backache! Saying all of this I bet AF shows in the morning 😂

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rosecbrm · 28/11/2023 16:48

@MaryHua I do the exact same! Start off so calm and then before you know it you're googling every symptom haha!

At least you haven't got TOO much longer to wait!

Nope, absolutely no sign of AF so not sure what's happening! My luteal phase is never usually this long.. see what tomorrow brings! X

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MaryHua · 28/11/2023 16:32

@rosecbrm
Will do. I feel I've already started to symptom spot now at 6DPO. Why do I always do this?
I was fine for the first week!

It's only because I have bouts of bad nausea which I never usually experience... ever. Last time I was ever sick was when I was 8 years old (touch wood!)

But now I'm obsessing over it a little even though I know realistically that prior to 6DPO is virtually impossible to have pregnancy symptoms.

How about you... any sign of AF? X

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rosecbrm · 28/11/2023 11:14

@MaryHua thank you🤍

I've kind of accepted I'm out this month and ready for a new cycle! Please keep us updated with yours though xx

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MaryHua · 28/11/2023 10:02

@rosecbrm
Yeah, I understand. It's so frustrating isn't it, being stuck in that limbo. I know some who didn't get a BFP until CD 15/16, but I don't want to build hopes up either.
But I hope you're ok if/when AF arrives and that you have something nice planned x

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rosecbrm · 28/11/2023 09:58

@MaryHua yes pretty sure BFN!

Was due on between yesterday and tomorrow so we'll see I guess. I imagine for 13 dpo something should be showing!

Ahh exciting times for you, not long!! X

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MaryHua · 28/11/2023 07:53

@rosecbrm ooh 😮 sounds like a BFP could be possible?! Did you test this morning too?
When does AF normally arrive for you?

6DPO for me now. Nothing to report really, except nausea in the evenings for the past 3 evenings but I'm not sure if that's related as it is so early on. I think my hormones are all over the place at present.

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rosecbrm · 28/11/2023 06:53

13dpo for me, spotting stopped last night and literally have nothing this morning! Not sure what's going on, cramps have stopped too 😅 but I'm sure af will be here later today or tomorrow...

Hope everyone's ok x

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rosecbrm · 27/11/2023 10:36

@MaryHua keeping everything crossed for you!!

BFN again today, still light pink spotting! X

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MaryHua · 27/11/2023 00:02

@rosecbrm well then it really could be either implantation bleeding or pre-AF. Everything crossed for IB!

I hope to be strict with myself and not test until 14 days... so 6th December! But I'll report back if I cave!

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rosecbrm · 26/11/2023 19:40

@MaryHua very true! Last time I was pregnant I did have spotting and didn't get my BFP until 12/13 dpo, so not ALL hope is lost.. but I do usually spot before af so it's hard!

Ahh getting closer. When will you test? X

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MaryHua · 26/11/2023 18:44

@rosecbrm ah no! Sorry to hear. But again, spotting could be one of two things at this stage. But I understand how disheartening it is and not knowing for sure.

I'm ok. 4DPO so nothing to report at the moment. Feeling ok, but not sure how long that will last!

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rosecbrm · 26/11/2023 18:41

How is everyone?

I started spotting today so pretty sure AF is coming for me! :( x

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rosecbrm · 25/11/2023 20:53

Thank you, trying to stay positive 🤍 @MaryHua xx

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MaryHua · 25/11/2023 20:34

@rosecbrm still early days. Fingers crossed xx

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rosecbrm · 25/11/2023 19:47

Nothing so far, 10DPO and still bfn! @MaryHua

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MaryHua · 25/11/2023 19:31

@rosecbrm @Biscuitsarelife1 thank you both!
I'm 3DPO and trying not to focus on it too much.

Any developments @rosecbrm ?

Biscuitsarelife1 · 25/11/2023 19:24

@MaryHua sounds like it went well and glad you had your ovulation confirmed and nothing else appearing to be stopping you from getting pregnant- good news and hopefully makes you feel a little more at ease although like you said it's a long journey ahead to get to a healthy baby. Let's hope fingers crossed this is your month🤞🏼

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rosecbrm · 25/11/2023 19:22

I'm glad you had good news @MaryHua also very lovely that you had your ovulation confirmed etc xx

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MaryHua · 25/11/2023 13:11

Update @rosecbrm @Biscuitsarelife1
My scan was promising and didn't show any signs of pathology or things that could get in the way of a successful pregnancy.
The sonographer was lovely and she was able to see that I had ovulated from my left ovary and showed me the large mature follicle that the egg erupted from. I know it's not a pregnancy scan, but seeing that follicle even made me a bit emotional, as I now know my body did do what it was designed to.

I know it's a long way to go to having a healthy baby, but it's a start and the reassurance was what I needed at this stage.

If anyone else is considering getting this scan in future, feel free to ask me any questions about it x

MaryHua · 25/11/2023 09:59

I'm at the scan clinic now to get my fertility scan.
It's a nice enough clinic but in a very old building and rooms aren't soundproof.
I'm already finding it quite triggering seeing all the other excited expectant parents coming for their baby scans, some of them with older children with them or buggies. One has said to another "we caught on our first month trying". It's so hard to digest that some people are that lucky and others can be waiting years...
I can hear the sonographer saying excitedly all the good things like "there's the heartbeat"... "everything is measuring as it should".... etc.
I feel so deflated.
And equally terrified of going in and everyone in the waiting room hearing that I'm there to see if my organs are working. Like I feel a bit of a failure compared to these other women.

Anyway, as long as everything is ok, I suppose I need to take the positives from that.

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rosecbrm · 25/11/2023 08:38

Literally @Biscuitsarelife1 !!

I think because i conceived so quickly with the miscarriage, I just assumed it would be quick again and obviously that's not the case!

I've logged all my symptoms this time in Flo so next month if I get the same and start questioning myself I can tell myself to stop being stupid 😂 x

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Biscuitsarelife1 · 25/11/2023 08:36

@rosecbrm it definitely still could. But totally get it, I was the same the first month we tried this time around, absolutely convinced myself i was pregnant and absolutely gutted when I wasn't. We are the worst for symptom spotting! I've learnt I now need to ignore - sore and itchy boobs/nipples, cramps, sore throats when I wake up, bloating, tiredness, and feeling sick - lol!

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rosecbrm · 25/11/2023 08:34

Thank you @Biscuitsarelife1 , I know in my head it could still happen but I'm just doubtful.. I just really felt pregnant this month which in hindsight is so silly!!!

Hope you're doing ok xx

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