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8DPO TTC#1 - anyone else?

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MaryHua · 30/11/2023 20:02

Hi all!
This is my 4th cycle, longing for 2 lines on a test someday! I'm 8DPO and have been doing ok up until now in my 2WW but as usual, the obsessive googling has started again as I desperately symptom spot.

Anyone else in a similar position or in their luteal phase at the moment?

For those of you who already have DC, how many cycles in to TTC did you fall pregnant? (If you were actively trying...)

Baby dust to my fellow TTC-ers ✨

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MaryHua · 07/12/2023 18:38

Ah sorry to hear @NHT
Best of luck for your next cycle!! ✨ glad that it is more regular this time round, 47 days must have thrown a spanner in the works!
Take some nice time to yourself now and do something nice. Wine? Bubble bath? Xx

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NHT · 07/12/2023 17:50

@MaryHua Not the result I’d hoped for! 12dpo and all my tests have been negative (stopped testing yesterday as I’ve started spotting and AF is very much on its way).

Onto the next cycle. But at the very least I’m grateful that my cycle seems to have normalised after the random 47 day one last month!

Thank you for checking in and hoping everything goes well for you 🥰 xx

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MaryHua · 06/12/2023 23:32

Thank you @BellsB1
Have taken a couple of days to process the news and let it sink in. 🤞 bb sticks! X

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MaryHua · 06/12/2023 23:31

@NHT have you done any further tests? ✨

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BellsB1 · 05/12/2023 12:48

@MaryHua congratulations!!! That's such amazing news, I'm so happy for you! That line wasn't even a squinter x

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MaryHua · 04/12/2023 22:09

Confirmed with digital this evening.
I'm in utter disbelief.

Thank you everyone for your kind words. Xx

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NHT · 04/12/2023 21:48

@MaryHua huge congratulations 🥳🥳🥳 and well done for holding off testing until 12dpo (I’ve been testing since yesterday at 8dpo stupidly).

Hoping that my 4th cycle has the same result 🥰, but feel like it’s never going to happen.

Let us know how you’re getting on xx

GL456 · 04/12/2023 19:17

Looks positive to me 😁 congratulations!!

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MaryHua · 04/12/2023 18:37

@overthinkersanonnymus thank you! I'm in shock and a bit numb as I'm scared to get too excited. Annoyed I didn't pee in a cup now to test with other brands.
But I'll maybe test again later tonight with other ICs. Have ordered some FRERs to arrive tomorrow so fingers crossed I seem some line darkening 🤞

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overthinkersanonnymus · 04/12/2023 18:29

@MaryHua congratulations, you're pregnant!!!

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MaryHua · 04/12/2023 18:11

Hi all...
I'm in disbelief... I caved and tested. Evening of 12DPO. Please can people confirm what I'm seeing? DH is cautiously optimistic but until he sees a digital, he's not jumping up and down yet. 🙈✨

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MaryHua · 04/12/2023 12:57

@GL456 so sorry to hear that. Hope you're being kind to yourself and do something nice.

I'm also patiently (but impatiently) waiting for AF.

Wow that's incredible @BellsB1 that you still managed to catch. Just goes to show too that sperm really can hang around. I've always had difficulty believing that 😅
Take care of yourself and hope the next few weeks go ok for you x

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BellsB1 · 04/12/2023 11:36

@GL456 I'm so sorry to hear that, AF turning up is horrible!

Thank you both, it still feels very surreal and after last month I'm trying to keep my emotions in check.

@MaryHua I wasn't tracking this month as I couldn't bring myself to, but I think only once/twice as a maximum.

GL456 · 04/12/2023 11:06

Congratulations @BellsB1 !! Wishing you all the best for a healthy pregnancy x

Just an update from me...I'm out this month, AF has arrived today :(

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MaryHua · 03/12/2023 15:31

@BellsB1 also do you mind me asking when you DTD in and around your ovulation date?

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MaryHua · 03/12/2023 15:29

Oh congratulations @BellsB1 that's amazing news!! That's such an amazing turn of events for you after what you went through last month.
Fingers crossed a nice healthy pregnancy progresses for you.

I'm ok, up and down, cried a lot today as I brace myself for AF. I just can't imagine myself ever having a baby as it's just too painful. I started off the two week wait so strong but these last few days always get to me. But I'll keep you posted x

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BellsB1 · 03/12/2023 13:56

@MaryHua I tested again today and the digital says I'm pregnant, so I'm hoping for a sticky one! I can't quite believe!

It took me a year to conceive my first and a year to conceive the one we lost last month. Most of my friends have also spoken about it taking longer than they thought, I only have one friend who fell immediately.

How're you feeling today? I usually get emotional before AF, but I'm also an emotional wreck when I've been pregnant x

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MaryHua · 03/12/2023 13:07

@MrsO92 and @BellsB1 did you guys test this morning?

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MaryHua · 03/12/2023 13:06

@GL456 thank you!! It helps to know that we aren't alone. I do wonder just how much other people were trying before they got pregnant - I really want to ask every couple I know but it's such a weird thing to bring up out of the blue 😆

I'm 11DPO now and quite emotional. Wondering if AF is due tomorrow or later this week.

@NHT I can relate to the long cycles though, as my ovulation is getting later each month since having my implant out in august.
Sore boobs is a great sign, something I've been trying to see if I have. Thinking I'm inventing nipple tenderness out of wanting it so much 😂

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NHT · 03/12/2023 10:13

@MaryHua 8DPO over here and desperate to start testing but know that I’ll get so disappointed at seeing BFNs 😩. I’ve had sore boobs the last few days which isn’t normal for me this soon but just symptom spotting and probably nothing!

I had a randomly long cycle last month (ovulated cd22 instead of cd19 and my cycle was 47 days when normally it’s about 32). So really hoping everything goes back to normal this month as I just felt like I was stuck in limbo knowing I wasn’t pregnant.

I can definitely understand how a scan would give you that peace of mind - I’m tempted to look into it! Xx

GL456 · 03/12/2023 07:41

I know exactly how you feel. No one tells you how difficult it is!! I also have a lot of friends and work colleagues who are currently pregnant, and they all claim they weren't even trying (I don't really believe that😅). Also, the worry of thinking it may not happen for me... All we can do is keep trying. I really hope you get your positive soon, and there is still hope this month until AF turns up! X

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MaryHua · 03/12/2023 00:50

@MrsO92 oooh that looks promising!! FMU may show some darkening. Best of luck!

@BellsB1 tentative congratulations. Let's see what tomorrow brings!

My scan was very reassuring and definitely worth it for my peace of mind.

@GL456 I'm like you!! Holding off on testing but I'm feeling more and more low now as the days progress despite starting the TWW fairly positively. Another uni friend has gotten pregnant again and her first baby just turned 1 a few weeks ago. It's crushing, the panic of not knowing if this will happen for me.
Does anyone else feel like this or have any coping tips?

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GL456 · 02/12/2023 21:10

Still resisting the tests!! Haha. So difficult! I had some very very light spotting and mild cramps/twinges in my lower tummy today...went to do some Xmas shopping today and now absolutely EXHAUSTED!! thinking probably AF as due in a couple of days🙃 I agree that you seem to notice so many more symptoms when TTC, nausea, bloating, fatigue?! Will keep you all updated 😀

BellsB1 · 02/12/2023 21:05

@MrsO92 I can see something, did it come up in the time? Maybe try FMU tomorrow. I have tested and have a vv faint positive but I'm going to give it a few days to progress. I knew I wouldn't hold off testing!

I went and bought some FRER today so I'm going to try that tomorrow if my cheapie comes back with a line again.

@MaryHua how did you find the scan? Was it informative? I was considering one, and had been referred to fertility clinic before my last pregnancy (although the waiting time was 7 months). X

MrsO92 · 02/12/2023 20:32

I took a cheap one tonight 😬 I think I just have crazy line eyes, but I feel like I see something. Won’t count myself out test anyway!!

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