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BorisIsBack · 24/02/2016 21:17
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MagpieCursedTea ·
26/02/2016 17:46
Sammy sending thick lining and anti sickness thoughts your way!
Nomio that sounds awful, I hope the drugs are doing their thing and you feel better soon. Take care!
Rosie I always tell people to wait until AF is due to test because I'm a massive hypocrite 
I tend to POAS at the slightest opportunity. When I was pregnant with DS I got my bfp at 11DPO. That was after a very disappointing and emotional bfn on 10DPO though so it's worth holding out as long as you can.
One of the frustrating things about TTC/symptom spotting is that pmt symptoms and early pregnancy symptoms can be pretty similar. Fx for you!
Wildone welcome! I've always wanted one of the fertility monitors but I have irregular cycles so not much use to me. I've heard mixed reviews, some people swear by them but others seem to get inaccurate readings. Do you just use OPKs normally or do you track anything else?
Bird being late and getting bfns is a frustrating place to be in. I hope it gets resolved soon.
BorisIsBack ·
26/02/2016 18:22
Waves to all our grads. So lovely to see you pikz and purdie :) stick with us girls, we need your support.
Nomio that's not good. 
for you.
Wild, welcone. Sorry I've not used a CB before someone here does though. I just used the really cheap opks from Amazon but I always wanted a CB monitor
Rosie step away from the pee sticks. A Frer could pick up a bfp this early but might not be too reliable. The average day women first get a bfp is 13 dpo. Try to hold off for a few more days
I'm off for my nightly injection of hormones. I have 35 eggs brewing inside me that need a bit more stimulation....
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loopylou1984 ·
26/02/2016 21:00
Thank you Purdie :). How are you? And your two little ones?
Lol, magpie thank you!
Nurse - I hope it'll be worth it, but it's hard to believe after a previous failed round.
Boris! Enjoy your jab! Lol.
I've got an estrogen patch on. It's the same type menopausal women have! 
GenghisKahnSchmitz ·
27/02/2016 02:16
Welcome Wildone!
Nomio sorry to hear about your back - I hope you recover quickly!
How was your acupuncture Magpie? How are you finding it?
Rosie In a slightly perverse way I cope better with seeing a BFN before AF arrives so tend to POAS a couple of days before AF rocks up (a habit I really should break). I use the online countdown to pregnancy calendar thingy to make me hold out as long as possible. Hoping your cramps are a good sign!
Boris I hope the injection went well? 35 eggs sounds like a lot - wow! (sorry, I'm not very knowledgeable about IVF but presume that's good news right?)
Sammy Good luck starting your medication, and hope your anti-sickness meds work!
Bird Hoping that you get a late BFP, but if not that AF rocks up quickly. It can be so frustrating.
Enjoy your month off Rainy It'll be nice not having to stress for a month 
Hello to everyone else - enjoy your weekends.
lucieloos ·
27/02/2016 08:10
Hi everyone, thanks purdie and pikz hope you are well.
Ghengis, I have been on this bus far too long. We have been trying to conceive since 2013 and I've seen lots of people come and go on here and some even come back for a sibling but never had any luck myself. I don't come on here so much now but still read up on how everyone is doing and pop my head in from time to time. This past year we have been having IVF treatment in the Czech Republic. We had one failed transfer last April and since then we have done 3 more cycles but have been freezing and banking up any good embryos rather than transferring them at the moment. We now have 4 frozen embryos ready for whenever we want to begin transferring. I'm due to start my first NHS IVF next week so will see how that goes first. Anyway just thought I would do a little intro for those that don't recognise me.
Hope everyone else is ok and wishing you all lots of luck
MagpieCursedTea ·
27/02/2016 12:11
Hello all! The acupuncture was great, I love going so much. She was very positive about my chances now I've been diagnosed with PCOS. She'd asked me a couple of times if it's what I had so thinks it'll really help my treatment now it's been confirmed. She's all about complimenting the work of my gynaecologist. I also find acupuncture is great for my mental health, especially anxiety. I feel so relaxed after a session, I'd go every day if I could!
Rosie how are the symptoms today? Are you managing to keep away from the pee sticks?
Boris that sounds like a decent amount of eggs! Hope the injecting and brewing is going well.
Sammy how are you feeling? Hope the anti sickness drugs are doing their job!
Rainy not long until clomid now! Enjoy your break.
Genghis hope you're having a good weekend!
Lucie wishing you all the best for next week 
birdboo ·
27/02/2016 16:31
Magpie I love the sound of acupuncture. I'm just not sure I could cope with the needles. 
. I'm glad it helps.
Rosie I hope you get an answer soon.
Still no news from me. I checked I'm currently on cd30 and my longest cycle has been 38. So I might be in limbo for a while. Apart from cramps and pain from near my lap scar no normal PMT. Nor no symptoms to spot. I've had a little more discharge that normal but no more than other cycles.
DizzyMerry ·
27/02/2016 17:11
Hope you feel better soon nomio
Rainy fx for your clomid cycle.
Purdie nice to see you pop your head in again. Hope you and the little ones are doing well.
Good luck lucie hope it all goes well for you.
Sorry you're feeling frustrated rosie. Hope you're out of limbo soon.
I had two months of acupuncture before my bfp. And agree the needles don't at all. I can't wait to start having it again. My appointment is next Wednesday.
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MagpieCursedTea ·
27/02/2016 21:22
Sammy fx the nausea stays away this time!
Rosie that sounds very frustrating. It's horrible when you're not sure what your own body is doing. I hope it sorts itself out soon.
Bird sorry you're stuck in limbo. I hope the cramps and pain get better soon. I decided to get acupuncture after reading positive things on here. The needles are very fine and I never see them going in. I get strange sensations from them sometimes but nothing really painful.
Purdie glad to hear it helped your pelvic pain! I've got a couple of relatives that have had acupuncture for pain related things and it helped them too. My DH is also quite skeptical but even he's coming round to it a bit. I figure if acupuncture is something the NHS use then there must be some studies showing its effectiveness. I think there's more evidence for pain treatment than for fertility but I'll give anything a shot! Hope your family are well
DizzyM hope the acupuncture works well for you again!
Nomio23 ·
27/02/2016 22:10
Sammy, I really hope the meds work & you finally get that elusive BFP.
Rosie, it is horrible when you don't know what is going on. Our bodies can be so cruel at times. I hope you find out one way or the other soon.
DizzyM, enjoy the needles!
Boris, that sounds like loads of eggs. I am sending lots of good luck vibes your way.
My back is feeling a bit better, but I don't know if that is just the medication, or if it really is. I am hoping I can get back to the gym next week, even if I can only swim.
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