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Hi, I'm a newbie here and ttc newbie as well! I'm looking for buddies to share experience. Who's with me?Experts tips always welcome
We've been ttc for fe months, before NTNP. However now I'm starting to feel the pressure for BFP.

Afternoon ladies.

wood sorry AF turned up :(

broody if AF is overdue that's still a good thing, it's not over until she shows. What tests have you been using to get the whiter than white lines?? Have you used a FRER? Different tests have different sensitivities.

wood I don't know whether to chase hospital for results or not. They definitely said they would call 'within a few days' if there was a problem so I'm clinging to the fact that today makes it a whole week and so that must mean good news, otherwise I would have heard. I had a chat to DH last night about whether I should call and chase and he said wait a bit longer, I think I agree - the last thing I want is to chase and be given bad news.

Am still trying not to stress but it's still 2 weeks until my next growth scan with the consultant which seems so long away - why is there always so much waiting!! Have thrown myself into nursery prep to take my mind off it though which is fun.

Devoured a bag of aero mint chic bubbles earlier, if you haven't tried, they are amazing!

nursery hope your 2ww flies by, good luck :)

Oops nursey not nursery, sorry, must be on the brain

Wood, so sorry af has turned up, I'm giving her a virtual punch on the nose for you.

Broody, hoping for you, hang in there.

Vicky, it's so hard all this worrying and waiting, I def think no news is good news. Book yourself lots of nice treats in overt he next few days to make the time go faster. And mint aero bubbles sound divine!!!

Hello to nursey, good luck!

No letter I'm ringing on Fri, heaven help the secretary!!!
Cd 18 5dpo here, nothing happening.

Hello..

I've used superdrug tests and tonight my first internet cheapy. Still whiter than white bfn and no AF

Vicky. I DEFINITELY think no news is good news. Agree with One keep your self busy with lovely things. How exciting to be planning your nursery!

xx

I got AF and didn't get the job either I got offered something else though so not so bad.

I think waiting is defo best Vicky, And I agree with everyone else, no news is good news.

Are you going girly pink in the nursery?

I hate your waiting broody, I know exactly how your feeling!

and I really hope you get you letter soon one, for the receptionists sake!!

Ha ha Wood, exactly!!

Sorry about the job. Is what they've offered you worth considering? You tell me who they are and I'll tell them what muppets they are for passing up on such a good 'un

Broods, bless you, what a wait

me too wood what one said. Sorry you didn't get it. They are fools!

Ah sorry about the job wood but is what they have offered worth consideration? i.e. Better than what you're doing now?

broody sorry you're in limbo! I reckon if AF hasn't arrived by tomorrow then test with a FRER on Friday AM and see what happens. Still have fingers crossed for you.

one that sucks about the letter. Give that receptionist some grief....and don't give in until you get a date!

Yep, agree, not news is feeling like good news - still no phone call. The days just go so flipping slowly when you're waiting on something don't they. I hate waiting, am so impatient.

Nursery is a very gender neutral grey, white and yellow. Not a single pink in sight :)

Haha onelife I love the "tell me who they are" your like a big sister!!

How are you doing broody?

Your nursery sounds really lovely vicky I think id like to move away from traditional pink or blue. You will get loads of pink presents anyway! I saw a really lovely mobile on pintrest it was hand made rainbows and clouds etc!

I did accept the other offer and started immediately so Only time will tell if it was the right choice

Well here I am CD 37 dpo anything from 17-20 absolutely no sign of AF just lots of creamy cm still.. and nausea nausea nausea.. tested yesterday morning fmu internet cheapy BFN. I'll test again sat or sun. Not sure I can bear another white window. Still got 2 superdrug tests left so will use one of those. x

Well in that case congratulations on the new job wood! Hope it's a good move for you.

Yikes broody sorry you're still in limbo, the wait must be irritating and I feel for you. I think super drug tests are quite sensitive. Hang in there. The nausea, CM, lack of AF are all good signs and I still have everything crossed for you.

one tomorrow's the day to give the receptionist some grief - let is know how it goes!

Still no phone call re bloods here.... Hanging onto fact that is good news. But still another 12 days to wait until next growth scan, have been upping my protein intake, apparently that makes babies grow, and still going on the Aero mint bubbles, although they are probably just empty calories! Have been having lots of peanut butter on brown toast ( apparently good protein snack) and generally eating meat......I don't even mind if I end up like a big fat heffer over the next couple of months as long as this little tiddler grows!!!!

Soooo pleased it's Friday tomorrow :)

Yes, same as V Wood, big congrats on new job, hope it turns into something very good and hope it involves a little pay rise?

V - I caved and rang today!!! But she didn't answer!!!!! Grrr... I left a message asking her to ring me today but nothing, so she's going to get it tmrw!!!!!! You do realise I'm going to politely and meekly just ask her when it is don't you?! All this aggression is just in my head, I'll be as nice as pie when I speak to her < and turn into a crazy lady when I've hung up if I don't get my answer!!>

Broody, has this ever happened to you before? If not then it sounds like it may be promising even though it's totally frustrating, good luck!!

It's mine and dh's first date anniversary today Lamb hotpot and bread and butter pud for us Sounds like that would be good for you too Vicks for little V, would invite you over if it wasn't our anniversary!!!!

Guess what?! I've got my appointment! I looooooooove the secretary!!! And even better news - it's on Wednesday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thought we'd be waiting ages so when she said the date i nearly dropped the phone!! EEEEEEeeee am so excited!

I have no idea what they're even going to do at the appointment but i don't care, just feel at the moment that we're one tiny step closer. Know i'm probably going to come back all stressy and worried from it about what the future might hold but for now ladies i'm going to enjoy this feeling

Hope you're all ok - Broody - thinking of you x

Friday is here once more, woohoo!!!!!

Onelife that is amazing im so pleased for you. I don't even think it matters what they say as long as you get your foot through the door!!

Broody I think if this is unusual for you, you might want to pop to the docs and get their opinion? I take it there is no af?

Vicky have you had your results back?

One yaaaaaay! I'm so happy for you fingers crossed for you at your appt and belated Happy Anniversary. My dp has never remembered our anniversary. I do it from the day we first slept together!!

wood Congrats on new job. Maybe it will turn out to be even better than other one I'm a firm believer in everything happens for a reason.

Hang in there vicky the wait must be excruciating for next scan but I reckon everything will be just fine. I have no experience in pregnancy related tests but every blood test I've ever done they have only called when it its been bad news when everything has been fine I haven't heard.

so. cd 39!!!!! no af. tested yesterday fmu with ic. bfn

going to test tomorrow with superdrug. looking back I did once have a 37 day cycle when coming off the pill but I also had a 30 day. I average 33days 32 33 34 being most common. I have never reached 39 and I really think tomorrow will be cd 40 just the same as ever...

Now what do you think? Am I just missing a period? Surely if it was a bfp it would show on a 10miu ic?? people get lines on 7dpo for God's sake! Even if I ovulated later than I thought I'd still be 21dpo by now! or if I Ov'd when I thought I'm 24dpo!!

It's all so confusing. If I go to docs will they just say I've missed a period and to move on to next cycle?

Gahhhh! well I'm on my way to work.. so better try and concentrate. Happy weekend ladies xx

Hi! New to this but been TTC "for real" now and really thought this was the month but I just got my AF and really bummed out. Had blood tests done that all checked out and this month was my "long cycle" 29 days as opposed to 25/26. Sigh. My biggest worry is that my AF is only 2 days with 1 mod heavy day and so I'm wondering if that is contributing..,before I went on pill AF used to be 8-9 days most if them heavy. Was on pill for 11 years but been off it since Dec 2012. :( anyone else have similar situation going on?

OMG one that 'a great news about your appointment!! So pleased it's so soon :) as wood says it's great you get your foot in the door and start the ball rolling, I have my fingers crossed that the appointment goes well for you both.

Your lamb hotpot and bread and butter pudding sounds divine. Hope you had a lovely first anniversary date meal.

I have been good and eaten lots of meat over the last few days, so hopefully mini V is enjoying it. Made a cake yesterday too and can't wait to tuck into that later :)

Ha ha broody me and DH celebrate a similar anniversary.

Sorry you're still in limbo, cycles can vary but I just don't know what to suggest. Think wood is right and a trip to the doc might be worth it.

I average a 36 day cycle but month we got BFP was about a 40 day cycle, but I had literally just come off the pill so think that messed it up. How long have you been off BC? Could still be things settling down? Really hope this is your month.

Hi Americangirl welcome to the thread. Sorry you got AF. Have you seem doc about short AF? Might be worth it, I don't really know if that could be a reason. Mine were certainly lighter after stopping the pill.

Morning welcome American Girl.

I came off the pill July last year.. Don't think it's affecting things still. I think I'm going to give it until mid week and if no AF I'll call the doc. CD 40 no af bfn

xx

Broody, I know its not uncommon to have random cycles every now and then but I might consider going if nothing has happened by midweek. I think longer cycles are common but unsure of not having one at all.

Sounds like all is going well Vicky, Hopefully she will appreciate you pigging out and will grow for you!!

Are you going to ring yourself next week if you haven't heard anything? I think its a bit bad that your not even getting a courtesy call, they should know you will be worried.

Hi AmericanGirl, Welcome, a 2 day period does sound unusual. It might be worth a trip the docs, or have a look online I think there are things you can do to try and lengthen your cycle.

Over half way through my 2ww n gettin signs AF may be around the corners :( Slight cramps n mood swings... hopin its a sign I'm pregnant, but dnt feel very confident for some reason. It might sound daft, but I always thought I'd 'feel pregnant'... But as I've never been pregnant I don't really know what to expect/think/feel...

AmericanGirl Definately worth getting your short periods checked out by your doctor.

broody if you came off BC as long as 7 months ago then I don't think it could still be things settling down. I agree, if you get to mid week and still no AF and no BFP then make a docs appointment and see what they say.

wood still nothing re bloods, I think I'm going to have to call if they don't get in touch. Don't really want to as I've fully buried my head in the sand and am clinging to fact it must be good news cos they haven't called. Would hate to call and find out results aren't good. But, next consultant appointment is a week tomorrow so definitely need the results for that. Think I'll give it until weds/ thurs and if still nothing I'll call.

Mini V must be growing because I can now see my stomach move when she kicks which is freaky but lovely!

Broody, could you ask gp for a blood test to check hcg levels if you're still getting bfn's?? This is pretty mammoth now for you, hope you're doing ok.

Glad you're eating well V and must be so lovely seeing her wriggling.

Know what you mean nursey about 'feeling' pregnant, from all my MN research it seems some people just 'know' and some people don't feel any different - which is absolutely no help to us in the tww is it?! But good luck anyhoo!

Welcome Americangirl and good luck!

Wood, where you up to cycle wise? Hope all is good in the wood hood

Hello you lovely lot. This is by far my favourite thread on mn. It feels small and supportive and has really helped me through these crazy days. Nothing to report. CD42 no af 9 days late. Going to take your advice and get blood test done if get a bfn tomorrow. Will probs not get an appt until next week though knowing my docs!

Hope you are all good xx

Aw Broody, you're lovely too, we're all lovely, Fx for no bfn tmrw, if not think blood test is the way to go, good luck!

Af just got me Was so hoping she'd stay away until our after fertility clinic appt tmrw but no such luck, wasn't even hopeful she'd stay away for 9 months, just wanted an extra day! Off well, on to cycle 11. Wish me luck for tmrw girls

Oh well, not off well, sausage fingers