TTC #1 hoping for BFP before xmas.

[babybelle1]

Hi

I am new to mumsnet and just wanted to start a new thread for those who have maybe just started ttc or have been for a while and their goal is to get a bfp before xmas this year.

I have just started ttc and not long off microgynon so waiting to see what happens. Not telling anyone as me and DP want to keep it to ourselves until bfp to avoid any pressure so just looking for some internet friends to chat to!

Idle when will you get your test results? I'm now 10 weeks since having the implant out and no sign of AF here either...wondering how long to leave it before I go to the doctors. Good luck to everyone! xxx

Hi princess, I get my results on Thursday morning so will report back then!

I decided to leave it 12 weeks before going to the doctors as I have read about lots of women waiting 10 or 11 weeks for their AF after having their implant out. It seems that different doctors say different things though
as others report that their doctors have said it can take 6 months for things to get going. If you're worried though (as I am) book an appt.

Do you think you've ovulated at all?

I don't think so, Idle - I've been using Boots own OPK thingys every few days just out of curiosity and they have never shown anything at all...

Just so frustrating as tbh I can't even remember how regular I was before, as I had the implant back to back for about 6 years! sigh. I think I will wait another couple of weeks and then go to docs. FX your results will be fine and our systems just need a kick up the backside! xxx

Well back from holidays, had the most relaxing time, now completely confused by this ov malarky!!

I had side pains on Wednesday (cd13) and very light spotting which I thought were down to ov, however Yesterday I had the same pains and ewm! I'm so confused where I am!

Last month I felt like I knew exactly where I was, is it cz we're actually trying this month that maybe I'm overthinking everything?!

PrincessPenguin you wanted me to let you know how I got on at the doctors...(sorry for such a long post).

She said that my levels of FSH and LH are inverted - FSH should be higher than LH apparently and my levels are other way round. This could be symptomatic of PCOS so she has booked me in for a transvaginal (nice!) scan to confirm if I have or haven't got PCOS. I should receive the appointment within about 6 weeks.
I am pretty bummed about the results...BUT....last week, I had symptoms of ovulation for the first time since having my implant removed (EWCM for about 4/5 days, positive OPK on Friday evening, sore nipples for a couple of days after and still slightly sensitive now but not as much). Normally, blood tests to check hormone levels are done on day 3 of your cycle, but since I don't know where I am in my cycle that couldn't be done. More to the point, if I was in fact ovulating (or about to) when my blood was tested - which I think I was - there would have been a surge in LH and my levels of both hormones would be within the normal range for the ovulation phase of my cycle!
Yesterday I had some very pale pink CM when I wiped and then a little bit in my knickers in the evening (sorry, TMI) and this morning when I wiped I had much more and it was very pinky red. I am 6 dpo today (if I did ovulate on Friday) so wondering what is going on whilst trying not to get my hopes up that it is an implantation bleed as I know it's very unlikely. I have a kind of sensation in my lower abdomen that isn't quite a cramp, just a feeling. It may be that I am going to get my AF but FX that it's the other thing!!

Princess have you had anything at all? It might be worth booking your appointment at the docs, you've got nothing to gain by waiting.

Thanks for sharing Idle. So your LH levels were higher? FX that you don't have PCOS and that like you said it was because you were ovulating...cause that's when LH levels are highest right? So frustrating that all this testing takes so long! 6 weeks can seem like a long time when you want to get on with things! Maybe it was an implantation bleed...are you going to POAS??

I have booked a GP appt for next Thurs because I can't stand the wait any longer! I'm also pretty sure I haven't ovulated at all as I've had no CM whatsoever (esp not EWCM) and nothing has ever showed up on the OPKs...

xxx

Hi PP. Yes my LH levels were higher than FSH. Here are my results: FSH 6.2 (follicular phase normal is 4-13, ovulation phase normal is 5-22) and LH was 21.1 (follicular normal is 2-13, ovulation normal is 14-96) so both are within the normal range for the ovulation phase of my cycle. Fingers crossed that's the case!

I'm glad you've booked an appt. You may as well get the ball rolling sooner rather than later and it may be that your doctor can put your mind at ease. I hope it goes ok, will you let me know? I'll keep you posted about any developments with me. I haven't poas yet as I think it would be too soon to detect anything. I have read that some people have had BFPs 10 dpo, which would take me to Monday so maybe I'll try then. This whole TTC business is a right old roller coaster isn't it!
Do you chart your temp at all? It might be worth doing just to see if you can detect any changes during the month. The more info you can take to the doctor (and the better you know your own body) the better! FX for you. xxx

So...after four days of spotting I FINALLY got my AF on Sunday!!! Almost 14 weeks after having my implant removed! It arrived with gusto on Sunday morning, accompanied by cramps and weeping almost constantly for 8 hours (The GBBO master class made me cry, as did thinking about puppies )! Although I am semi-relieved that something is finally happening (still worried about potential PCOS diagnosis) I was a little bit disappointed as a part of me thought that just maybe I had implantation bleeding and had conceived against the odds. Oh well. At least I have a cycle day now, yay!

How is everyone else doing? xx

Hello
I'm new here, TTC#1

Had my implant out in April and AF came back a few weeks later. We've only decided to start TTC this month (I thought it would take much longer for AF to come back)
Have been using Fertility Friend, OPKs and temping this month and apparently I ov'ed on CD15. For various reasons we didn't DTD until 1dpo but pretty sure we've missed the boat this month. Am now 11dpo and have been testing everyday since 6dpo All BFNs. It could be too early but am realistic that we missed the egg this month.

Am just desperate for AF to turn up (due on Saturday) we can start properly! So determined to have a BFP for Christmas but realize that is very optimistic!

Looking forward to getting to know all of you and sharing my sympton spotting craziness!

idle glad AF has finally made an appearance for you. at you thinking about puppies.

I am in limbo at the moment. AF was due yesterday but there is no sign at all. I don't want to buy a test just yet, if nothing shows by the weekend I will get one. I do have a good feeling this time, I don't know why. I'm looking out for symptoms but the only thing I've got going on is a spotty chin the odd headache and baked beans nearly made me gag last week.

Hello primeravez

All good signs strawberry keeping fx for you.

Stuck in limbo over here, nausea, ravenously hungry, constant exhaustion, but I also have cramps so Af may be here soon.
Thinking of testing sun if Af not arrived.

Thinking lots of 'positive' thoughts for you strawberry and dreaming!

Thank you idlefolly

Hi primeravez

Thanks
I will be testing on Sunday too dreaming. Still no sign of AF and this morning I was on the bus to work and a guy sat next to me who stank of smoke, I hate the smell generally but it seemed worse today. I may be reading too much in to everything though!

Hello

Good luck Strawberry, certainly sounds promising.

I am now confused. I had a positive OPK on CD15, followed by a sharp temp rise on CD16. However, this then dropped right back down on CD17 only to shoot back up (and stay up) on CD18. So really confused as to when I actually OV'ed.

So am either 10dpo or 13dpo and got another BFN this morning. Am still sympton spotting like crazy though - am very crampy, have a horrible headache (I never get headaches) and last night got a really sharp stabby pain right in my uterus. AF due any time between Saturday and Monday so trying to force myself to stop testing until Monday at least.

Cheated and tested this morning, bfn
Trying to remain positive, not out yet!!

Princesspenguin how did your doctors appt go?

Idle predictably nothing groundbreaking - GP suggested I wait another 3 months but agreed to refer me for a blood test.

Luckily I actually already booked the blood test online (got appt next Friday) as when I told the receptionist what I needed she seemed to take pleasure in telling me they had no appointments until end of November !! I must live in an area of v sick people!!

So I guess I will know 2 weeks today if there is anything abnormal... although I guess (and hope) AF could arrive before then!

Good luck strawberry and dreaming!

Thought I'd best report back - no joy this month. AF arrived on Friday along with a stinking cold maybe that's why I was feeling a bit different. I was so disappointed which has made me realise how much I want this. Until now I've felt quite laid back and wondering if we are ready but my severe disappointment caught me by surprise a bit. Here's to next month! On the plus side at least I can have a glass of bubbly at our friends wedding on Saturday.

Crossing my fingers for you dreaming

Hi all. I got a faint positive on a test yesterday morning. I did two this morning that have come up negative.

I started to bleed yesterday afternoon but didn't think much of it as I bled quite a lot on and off with DD#2... I'm about 4 weeks ish.

With DD#3 I had several positives interspersed with several negatives but no bleeding.

I suppose all I can do is wait this out, but it is confusing.

Crossing my fingers for you spuffysummers.
Was the hpt you used yesterday the same one as todays?

Hi Dream,

It was yes, a cheapo from eBay but 10mIu nonethless.

Bleeding appears to have eased off. DH quite upset as it is/will be/was our first baby together (not sure what tense to use there ) I don't know how I feel, I've never had or known anyone have a false positive before. But is the alternative that I was pregnant, albeit very briefly?

It could possibly have been a chemical pregnancy, very early on.
I'm no expert though so I would see a Dr if I was you spuffy
If it is a chemical I'm so sorry

Just been Googling chemical pregnancy. It sounds about right as to whats happening now. I had no idea about miscarriage this early on. Can it even be called that?!

Sorry to hijack/kill the thread ladies.

Princesspenguin did you get the results of your blood test? Any sign of AF yet? How many weeks is it now?

I had my scan last Thursday. I was told it would be transvaginal but she just did it on my tummy as she said she wouldn't be able to see any more than she could that way as I'm slim and had a full bladder. Anyway, she said everything looks normal and I have no cysts on my ovaries. The was a dark blob that she said was a ripe follicle so it looks like either I just ovulated or was about to. All good news, I was so relieved. However...I started using the clearblue duel hormone OPK last week and the first day I used it I got a positive (solid smiley face) which stays on the screen for 48 hrs. Tested again once that 48 had passed and it was negative. Tested the following day and it was positive again! I have been temping and haven't had a thermal shift do I'm pretty sure I haven't ov'd so I'm still worried about what's going on as my previous blood test showed high levels of LH, which would be indicative of PCOS. I was hoping things were getting back to normal but seeing as I have had two positive OPKs I'm worried that I do have high levels of LH. Booked in for another blood test next week so will hopefully see what's going on.

Hope everyone is doing ok! Good luck to all!