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LouP19 · 27/07/2012 14:59

Well we've been trying for 3 years. Got pregnant 18 months ago but miscarried at 8 weeks. And been trying since then too. Been referred to Fertility Clinic, I had a lap and dye, husband had several tests. Couldn't find anything wrong, so next step clomid.

Couldn't start clomid last month as my husband was away for most of it with work. Was gutted. But we did have sex ONCE.

And today I've got 2 lines. Just in shock. I know this is only the start, but I never thought I'd ever see those 2 lines again. And I think of all those months where we were pounding away for days on end.

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motherinferior · 27/07/2012 15:01

I'm very pleased for you Grin

slovenlydotcom · 27/07/2012 15:03

Many many congratulations!!!

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LouP19 · 27/07/2012 15:10

Thank you. It seems so ironic that last month I didn't even know what day it was in my cycle, we just DTD once during a snatched opportunity between my husband's travels. And I immediately got up and showered and came to work. Whereas I would normally lie with my legs in the air for half an hour.

Just goes to show I guess,......!

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RnB · 27/07/2012 15:57

Wonderful news, congratulations Grin

kittykatsforever · 27/07/2012 18:45

I know it pisses people off when they here the relax thing but I swear you do hear it so often, when we gave up... When we were about to try fertility treatment
I found out I was pg at the doctors having tests for fertility as I'd decided it was ok we were starting tests now and second time before af returned with no idea of dates and dtd twice!!
Sadly I had a mc but I wish I could persuade body I was relaxed about it again !!

wrighty2010 · 27/07/2012 20:24

Thats awesome news, congratulations!!! xxx

onemoreforgoodmeasure · 27/07/2012 20:32

Congratulations!

taytotayto · 27/07/2012 20:38

ah babe im soooooo delighted,l was in the same boat. and yes i gave up thinking it would ever happen and got pregnant!!!! not once but twice.
i have a friend who got pregnant when she was a week away for starting treatment. best of luck and ill keep fingers and toes crossed for you., enjoy every minute. xx

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iloveberries · 28/07/2012 20:04

Congrats! Lovely story :)

mamij · 28/07/2012 20:05

Congratulations!

neverontime · 28/07/2012 20:08

Congratulations!!!!! Grin

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LouP19 · 30/07/2012 12:10

Thank you all. I haven't taken any more tests since Friday, but still no sign of AF and my boobs are very sore, so I'm going to do a couple more later on today to confirm and then I'll make the appointment at the Drs.

I've spent all weekend in disbelief. Now I'm very worried about miscarrying again. My husband doesn't really want to talk about it as he's said 'early days' and I know he's right, I'm sure he's scared of it going wrong too. But in a way I don't find this very helpful. :-( We've worked so hard to get here and it has put tremendous strain on our marriage.

Again, it's ironic as I spent the so called '2ww' doing aerobic classes madly (again, I tend not to do these as much these days as I'm worried the egg won't attach), plus I had a few drinkies, plus we had the inlaws to stay for a very stressful visit that nearly killed me!

So if it does all work out, I'm convinced it's a girl, because she's one tough cookie.

Anyway, kind of hating this part as I'm now dreading something going wrong.

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LouP19 · 30/07/2012 16:51

Well it appears it was too good to be true. I took a test this afternoon and only one line. On Friday I felt pregnant, now I just feel confused and devastated. How could my body do this to me?

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birdofthenorth · 30/07/2012 16:55

Oh OP I'm so sorry about your negative result. Was it the same brand of test you used on Friday? Can you take some more to be sure? You're still in the game until AF arrives in my mind. When are/were you due? Hugs (I'm still ttc after two mcs so to some extent understand your pain Sad)

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LouP19 · 30/07/2012 16:59

I'm at home. I've spent all weekend in disbelief, but thought I'd try again this afternoon before I made an appointment at the doctors. Both time I've used First Response. I still have my 2 positive tests in my work bag - checked them again just to confirm I wasn't delluding myself on Friday. Day 36, no sign of period. Have got mild cramping, but no sign of my period and I've had this for a week. I am totally devastated, wondering whether to test again with the 2nd stick or to leave it. I just feel so stupid for getting my hopes up.

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neverontime · 30/07/2012 16:59

Oh my gosh, i'm so sorry, but theres still hope, maybe it was a false negative, they do happen.

neverontime · 30/07/2012 17:00

Definately test again, but maybe wait til tomorrow morning, just to be sure you have the perfect strength sample. If you can wait that is.

SquishyCinnamonSwirls · 30/07/2012 17:01

I still have my fingers crossed for you Lou. Good luck x

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LouP19 · 30/07/2012 17:03

Could it be it didn't attach? Late last week I felt tired, bloated, my breasts were like rockets. I just knew something was up. And both tests were done in the middle of the day on weak urine, yet both immediately came up positive. Now I just feel crampy, but perhaps not so obviously different as I did last week. I just wish I'd never even had the positive tests now, it is heartbreaking.

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birdofthenorth · 30/07/2012 17:15

Well, it's either a false negative, in which case hold strong, test again in the morning & try not to fall apart yet, or a chemical pregnancy, in which case AF will arrive sooner or later & you have suffered a real loss. You shouldn't feel at all stupid at all for getting your hopes up, you are supposed to feel great joy at two pinks lines, you can't feign indifference after 3 years! I really hope you get another BFP at home or at the drs but of not keep posting & mn will help pull you through.

More hugs.

birdofthenorth · 31/07/2012 14:33

Any news Lou? Hope you are doing ok x

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LouP19 · 31/07/2012 14:47

Thanks Bird. No, not really. Spoken to the fertility unit this morning, looks like I've had a chemical pregnancy. Now just feel very very periody. Have been told it may take up to a week for it to appear too,.....

Plus, I can't start the clomid until the next but one cycle now as all my hormones will be messed up after this. So double gutted, as we have waited so long to get to this stage.

Thank you for asking, appreciate it. Feel very very fed up.

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iloveberries · 31/07/2012 14:53

Sorry lou- how completely shite. No other words for it. I'm here if you want to rant, as are others.

Get some choc and wine in, have a cuddle with DH and let your emotions do what they need to. hugs x

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LouP19 · 31/07/2012 15:00

Thank you. I've already eaten half of a big Dairy Milk Bubbles bar this morning. Husband been very good, I know he's just as fed up as me. The cruel thing is August is a month where we're both at home and we usually have a chilled out quiet month (my husband works away alot and he's at home all August). So we were looking forward to starting the clomid during a month when he was around. Normally we have to grab opportunities where we can and it does add pressure. And now this - we can't start clomid this month!! Arrggghh!! Sometimes just feel something 'up there' doesn't want this to happen for us.

But thank you again, you've been really nice. Appreciate it. So difficult when you can't talk about it in RL. Am luckily off work today and have spent most of it brooding on here!

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