POAS Anonymous: The story continues

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A new thread for anyone who needs support to not POAS until 12 dpo!

bubalou the only time I've ever had clots was when I miscarried and after the ectopic. Have you taken a few HPTs over the last couple of weeks? I wonder if you were pregnant but then it didn't survive and is taken a little while for your body to process it?? In any case if the pain/bleeding gets too much or you are worried go to GP or A&E.

Thanks Terry's.

I'm just glad I'm not going mad. I know I'm late so the pain is going to be worse but it's very bright red, extremely heavy, the cramping is really bad and there is a lot of clotting and white bits.

At least I know.

The good news is that me and DH weren't trying because he was in 2 minds about having another but I knew I wanted one. He has now said that we should start ttc from next month as this has made his realise he really would like another.

Let's hope my body gets back to normal so we can start.

Thanks for all the support and I hope there's lots of bfps coming!

Flashing today again???!!! Hoping for solid smile tomorrow! According to ovulation charts I should have ovulated already so no idea what is going on?

So I'm now really pissed off! Tested with CB advanced digital again and yet another smiley face.....this will be day 7 so.....tested again but used my tap water and guess what......flashing smiley face so either my tap water is highly fertile or the test ain't working! Am now hoping all my DTD hasn't been in vain! By looking at ovulation calendars etc, still reckon we have covered ourselves but am also thinking I don't think I've had any EWCM this month which maybe means I haven't ovulated this month? Could that happen? Consoling myself that both me and DH have had our fertility tested and all came back good but just annoyed with CB! Grrrrrr.......rant over!

Let's hope for some BFP's soon!

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Newbie I never get EWCM or very rarely so I would to worry about it, not everyone gets all the indicators I guess.

I've started logging my BBT so I get a better idea of my ovulation date - I hate working with all these average days

Been off radar over the last few days. I did another test this morning and got an even darker line - I think it's bfp for me! Shame I'm out of the country and won't see husband for another 2 weeks - argh! Good luck everyone xx

Congrats Catren, here's hoping yours is the first of many BFP's :) x

Yay congrats catren! [Smile]x

Congrats on the bfps so far!!!!

Af got me this morning so roll on the next cycle!

I think my body is resuming to normality as cycle 1 was 40d cycle 2 was 31. Let's hope this cycle is shorter for an earlier poas!!

congrats catren!!!!

Where is everyone?? I'm still waiting for AF after my surgery, it's been 3.5 weeks now. Thought I might have ovulated last week but had loads of clear ewcm yesterday so now I'm not sure! First time ever I am wishing for AF to hurry up.

Congratulations CatRen. I thought it'd be BFP!
I've been away with no internet. I haven't just been neglecting the thread!!
I got AF on Sunday and it was actually really sad because my husband and I decided looong before we had any miscarriages or problems conceiving that if it got to a point where there'd be so many years between our children we just wouldn't have anymore at all because we felt so strongly about having them close together. Anyway that was this month, it was like our last shot at it really. He wants to continue trying anyway but I don't know, it's just so hard and sad.
Especially as like everyone we know knew we wanted another and obviously will have figured out we just can't seem to do it and that's really horrible too. Our families obviously know about the miscarriages but my husband also had told all his friends that we were definitely going to have another this year and we haven't. It's really hard. I think I might have to have a break. And start lying to people that I actually only ever wanted one anyway.
I hope everyone else is doing better!!

That's sad redbunny. I understand about the age gap thing. I guess you need to think about how much that is really important to you compared to having another child. Maybe having a break while you think things over is a good idea. It sounds as though this whole process has been so stressful for you perhaps a break would be good for you anyway. Have some fun and plan some nice things that don't involve ttc then see how you feel in a few months x

Hi all,

Red bunny, maybe take a break or just try not to obsess about ovulation and just enjoy each other when the mood takes you as opposed to when these blooming OPK kits tell you, I know it's hard but the only ones important in all of this is you and your family so hope whatever you decide, it's the right decision for you. You know what everyone says, as soon as you stop trying, it happens!

I'm back on 2ww but not hopeful as never got a peak face this month so will wait and see, trying to curb my obsession with all things TTC

Good luck everyone else

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redbunny I hope you're OK. I was just wondering how old your DC is? what was the age gap you wanted?

I am 15 DPO and period 2 days late..... Can't see how I could be pregnant though, probably just late . Have felt shit lately but probs too early for symptoms right??

have you tested Bree??? exciting stuff!

I tested a few days ago, before my period was due - negative, hadn't been trying but me and DH both a bit disappointed! So maybe we'll properly start TTC. We're not really preventing - we just 'withdraw' if you get my drift

I've had AF pains today so she's probably on her way :(

Ooh Bree sounds exciting. Fingers crossed. Sorry for going AWOL, had a week away on hol, trying to relax and not obsess over things. Now on 2ww, AF due 15/08/14. I'm sure we've done everything right - got my smileys etc - but got a feeling this month isn't the one...

RedBunny I agree with newbie, just relax and forget about things for a bit and I bet it happens! X

Hi all, thanks for your kind words it's nice to have some people to talk to about this while I'm still an 18 hour flight from home. I'm staying with my DH's friend and his wife who is due in early Sep so she is the only other person who knows. A friend of mine is telling everyone at 8 weeks and it's worrying me as I would be too scared to jinx things.

Redbunny I'm so sorry this is causing you so much pain. I'm sure it's not the easiest thing to hear but perhaps parking things for a bit and focusing on other things might be best and lead to a happy outcome. It's unfair that your DH has been making promises to other people that no man can keep - forget what other people think and do what is right for you.

Bree, I hope it comes back positive when you do finally POAS. I felt a bit crampy at 2 days late (and still am feeling them every now and then) so don't rule it out until you test!

Best of luck to the others on their TWW - fingers crossed AF doesn't come along and we get some more BFPs in this thread. xx

Thanks everyone for your thoughts on it. I think I am going to not be so obsessive. I mean, I know I ovulate day 12 or 13 each month so I guess I will just stay laying down after DTD then incase but I'm not using my clearblue fertility monitor. I'm not updating fertility friend. I'm going to DTD when I want to not to a kind of schedule to coincide with ovulation. Though I bet when I'm getting near to next period I will still be wondering if I'm pregnant and wanting to test early!!

Still no AF for me... was in Sainsburys earlier but was too scared to buy a test as I don't want it to be negative! I have got myself all excited and let my imagination run away with me. Also if it's negative then there must be another less fun reason reason my period is late :-/

Have been tracking my cycle this year in preparation for TTC next year, and have never been 3 days late before. Still having some mild period pains.

I don't see when I could have got pregnant though! Think if AF isn't here tomorrow I'll have to bite the bullet, buy a test and I guess I'll test fri morning (would it be a waste to test not in the morning?)

Also, completely unprompted, my boss today was saying how I should definitely have babies soon before I get too old (I'm 24!! Makes me feel like I'm getting on a bit...!)

I'm on another 2WW now. Just tested positive on an OPK and by coincidence more than anything we'd DTD on Monday. I've been working to averages so far and actually thought I'd be ovulating on CD15 so feeling happy. DP works away so this weeks visit was unexpected - I'd been planning to drive across the country at the weekend and jump him!

How's everyone else?

Hi all. I am still waiting for my first AF post-surgery and been doing OPKs for the past week or so and yesterday got a +ve and although the doctor said we should wait until after my first AF to TTC I figure my body will know best so we did DTD last night

Anyhoo, I've woken up today with really bad pain in my right side which I am guessing is ovulation but it's never been this painful before. Ouch!!!

Oh and if my LP is the same as usual it means AF is due when we're on holiday, boo!!

So how is everyone else? Bree did you POAS yet?

Good luck all, my AF is due on Wed and have amazed myself that I haven't tested with a FRER yet but think I might do it on Sun which would be 4 days before AF due..... Don't think I am but always hopeful!

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