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Trying for a Spring baby

342 replies

MandM · 29/06/2005 09:51

Here it is girls - the all new, trying for a spring baby thread. Hope everyone from the Febraury thread can come on over and join us - plus any newcomers too of course!

And to those that don't make it over - CONGRATULATIONS

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gailey · 06/07/2005 09:24

I brought my OV test from ebay, upto now all been negative, but was on Depo inj, so can take a while to ovulate. Not happy AF showed itself this morning still shows body getting back to normal, better look this month.

homemama · 06/07/2005 09:04

So sorry Dana! How overdue are you? Is there still a chance you could be? Maybe it's just the pill playing havoc with you as you said. Either way, it's miserable and it takes over your life.
I guess if it's definately BFN then roll on AF so you can start trying again. Did you use OV predictor kits? I've bought some this month. I'm only on CD6 so I'll let you know how they go.

2Girls, the second one was probably negative because it was the middle of day. You need to have not had a wee for 6hours which is why they say to test in the morning. I think the pg tests use to be like this.

Dana · 06/07/2005 07:40

Tested this morning - BFN
Although I deep down didn't believe that I was pg, I had managed to convince myself that there was a chance, so am quite dissapointed now.
Should teach me not to look at a pg test after the 10 min are up.

Just want AF to arrive now, so that I can get started on a new cycle. No sign yet though apart from the pain that comes and goes
Suppose my system is just adjusting after stopping the pill.

Mrs Q and 2Girls - happy BD'ing, sure your DH's are chuffed

Welcome gailey - hope AF doesn't show.

MandM, did you buy the tests from e-bay?

Hi to everyone else

2GIRLS · 05/07/2005 22:50

Am wondering myself how good the cheap ebay OV tests are. Bought some and results bit all over place showed pos yesterday morning was very excited, then before did the deed, just to make sure it showed neg was a bit confused but did it anyway . Today showed a +, so must be OVing I suppose but now I'm a bit unsure whats happening.

homemama · 05/07/2005 17:33

Well done MrsQ!
Don't forget to keep your legs in the air afterwards!

lovecloud · 05/07/2005 15:55

Mrs Q

Get in there

We'll have everything crossed for you, just make sure you dont

x

lilaclotus · 05/07/2005 15:55

deary me! have fun mrsQ!

MrsQ · 05/07/2005 15:51

Just got a +ve OV result so rang DH to tell him to get home as early as he can with his trousers round his ankles. Think he was a bit shocked - been a long time since he got a booty call. If ever . Off to run DS round the park a few times in a mo, want him tired and asleep early tonight!

Good luck to Pinklilith on Fri at the docs, and Dana tomorrow. Lovecloud - I'm with the others... if you can wait til the w'end you've got more chance of a definate result, and then at least if its negative you can go straight out and drown your sorrows in a bottle of wine with the girls.

gailey · 05/07/2005 15:00

I brought some of the cheap ovuation and pg test strips off ebay, only got one pg test left. but ovulation strips still not showing ovulating, thou they do say it can take some time for your body to get back to normal after depo. hopefully now im getting AF wont be too long before PG, but not sure how good tests are. They do seem cheap, but people have said they are as good as any others.

lilaclotus · 05/07/2005 14:46

hi gailey! welcome
i've been wondering what pregnancy tests to buy this time. with dd i had 3 negative and only got a positive when i was actually two months pregnant. i think i will have to keep that in mind for when i test in a few weeks.

gailey · 05/07/2005 14:36

Hope you don't mind me joining in, had last depo inj in Dec, been ttc, light AF end May and proper AF 7th June. got -pg test on 21, having lots of pg signs, AF due today, no signs yet. will keep you all informed.

Dana · 05/07/2005 11:41

Thanks girls. I was the same with my DS, homemama, and didn't get a BFP until 1 week overdue. So am hoping this is a repeat
Am trying not to get my hopes up too much, though.
Still no AF, but the pains have almost gone - don't know what to make of that....

Lovecloud, I'm with the other girls - think you should wait until the weekend to test again. That way you should def. get the correct result.

MandM, don't know about the ultrasensitive tests, but from what I know the cheap ones can be just as good as the more expensive known brands.

MandM · 05/07/2005 10:30

Has anyone ever used the Ultrasensitive tests that you can get on e-bay? (detect 10ml hcg)

I am just about to order some in anticipation of AF NOT arriving (!) and these ones look really cheap, but are they any good?

Good Luck for tomorrow Dana BTW . It's definitely looking hopeful for you.

I would wait until weekend too Lovecloud - sorry - I know how difficult it is to wait.

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homemama · 04/07/2005 22:12

Wait til the wkend at least, Lovecloud. I know it's agonising to wait, but if you get a negative you'll only want to test again.
x

lovecloud · 04/07/2005 21:33

hello?

lovecloud · 04/07/2005 21:24

Hello

I had really bad cramps when I started my period on Friday, period stopped on Sunday and there was nothing until later today but just very light and now stopped again.

I am hoping and holding out from doing a test. I am normally on 5-7days and usually heavy for about 4 days.

What do you reckon, still a chance? Is it worth testing now before I have totally finished. Just that I am supposed to bve going on a mad girly nigt this weekend coming and if there is a chance that I am then I dont want to drink.

lilaclotus · 04/07/2005 20:41

oh dana, i really hope it'll be a clear line on wednesday {fingers crossed for you}

homemama · 04/07/2005 20:37

Dana, when I was pg with DS, I had quite bad period like cramps at the time that I would've been due on that first period so I was quite surprised to get a + test.
Hope this is the same for you. The spotting could be implantation bleed.

Dana · 04/07/2005 16:56

Congratulations Cadmum Had a feeling you would get your BFP!

MandM, maybe compromise and test at day 30-31, but can totally understand if you can't wait. As I have said before the second 2 weeks of the cycle seem to drag on forever

I have had lower back and stomach pains since Friday and was sure that AF would arrive as had a tiny bit of spotting on Saturday morning. But nothing since......

Had decided not to test until Wednesday, but couldn't stand it any longer, so tested today. Sounds silly but not sure, if there was a very, very, very faint line, or whether I was just imagining it. Looked at it again a couple of hours later and definately a line (though faint), but could be an evaporation line. So not really any further forward Had hoped that a test would put my mind at rest one way or another, but am just feeling even more unsure now.

If AF has not arrived by Wednesday, I will do another test. Lots of babydust in this direction, please!!

Just hate the way it takes over everything, I can't get to sleep at night, can't concentrate at work and am slightly agitated all the time. Hmm, will know soon enough I suppose.

MandM · 04/07/2005 12:48

HM - that's what I was thinking!!! I've really got my hopes up this month, so I'm just hoping and praying there isn't going to be a massive disappointment at the end of it all. I won't do a 'Flamesparrow' and keep you all waiting I promise!!! If there is any news you guys will be the first to know (after dh of course!)!!!
God, next Tuesday seems such a long time away....

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homemama · 04/07/2005 12:08

obv buy not by

homemama · 04/07/2005 12:08

Morning Mandm, it could be that the longer cycle was justyour body getting adjusted again. You could by a pack of two and do one test on tue and the other on sat!
But if you're anything like me, the second test wont make it that long.

MandM · 04/07/2005 11:16

Hello to all the newcomers over the weekend! Good luck to everyone - hope we get lots of graduates this month (including me!!!!)

Cadmum - CONGRATULATIONS

Just wondering when I should test this month. My cylce on the pill was obviously an exact 28 days, and from what I cna remember, it was the same before that. Last month was the first month off the pill and the first month ttc, my AF came after 33 days (5 days late or new cycle length??). So, based on 28 days, I would be due a week today, but based on 33 days it would be a week on Saturday. I don't think I can wait that long to test. What do you think?
Definitely feel pregnant BTW but could well be all in my head !

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lovecloud · 03/07/2005 23:26

Hello

Congratulations Cadmum

I have only been on my peroid for 3 days and it has also most stopped plus I have continues to feel sick during the day since last week so I am still hanging onto some hope!!!

If my period stops tomorrow, I have one test left - shall I try it or am i being silly?

I had a short period with my first and it was only when my next period did not come did i test so fingers crossed it may be the same thing.

Flamesparrow · 03/07/2005 16:03

Congratulations!!!!

I'm doing fine Pinklilith - scared of the sickness kicking in, but so far its been ok. Starting to feel less tired again too.