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Thread 17 TTC#1 Follow the fallopian road ~~~○

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StarkyTheDirewolf · 04/07/2016 21:09

Hugh enjoys ISW and his love affair with Doreen. He watches out for skittle tits and weepyitis. Mrs Arseholey Fucknut (Af) shows up when you least want her but brings wine and soft cheese as a consolation prize.

We don't have rules as such but expect to be talked down from the ledge with kind and well meaning but firm words if you get too hysterical. But most importantly don't convince yourself you're pregnant in the tww That is paramount! It messes with your head and makes you crazy crazier

We don't get a lot of baby dust in these here parts. We want a fanny full of determined Doreen, not unicorn farts and gnome tears with extra sparkle. We've been going a while now so the novelty has somewhat worn off and we're slightly battle scarred and bruised in the cervix area.

Post your stats and add your dates. A more lovely, supportive group of ladies you couldn't wish to meet. We've got a few grads sticking around I won't leave and no question is too daft. We have opk experts, cervical mucus management teams and symptom spotters extraudinaire!

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AlexiaB · 05/07/2016 09:51

So I gave in and tested and I got this....

It's still faint and I'm freaking out it's all some evil game!!!

Thread 17 TTC#1 Follow the fallopian road ~~~○
AlexiaB · 05/07/2016 09:52

Sorry I think this is a bit clearer (it's so hard to take a clear pic!)

Thread 17 TTC#1 Follow the fallopian road ~~~○
HepKestrel · 05/07/2016 10:27

Alexia I see a second line !!!!!

37
cycle 7,8?
cd48

(normal cycle length 29-33, with one previous outlier at 37)
last BFN on cd44, AF is AWOL.

hello livefor !

StarkyTheDirewolf · 05/07/2016 10:35

alexia I see a second line too! Put a ring or a hair clip or something next to the test lines and get your camera to focus in in that and it should get clearer on the lines too!

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AlexiaB · 05/07/2016 10:38

Thanks Hep. Fx you find out what's going on soon!

I would Starky but the line has faded a bit now :( The line did come up straight away though so I don't know how to take it? I thought you disregard after 3-5mins anyway? Trying to not go insane here haha!

HepKestrel · 05/07/2016 10:49

starky ah is that why people always put their rings on the pee-sticks?
Blush i thought people were just making a romantic point. Blush

Alexia try again tomorrow for a stronger line, but i thought evap lines take a long time to appear, i.e. 5+ mins

AlexiaB · 05/07/2016 11:18

Planning to test on Thursday now Hep and hope it gets darker! It's the 2nd line I've had this month and it's definitely darker than the first. I think this could be my lucky month based on the nausea and finally a hint of a BFP! Still a little cautious though.

FXSkip · 05/07/2016 11:50

aaarrrgggghhh hep I want to see a BFP for you! Although I completely understand it is WAAAAAAYY more frustrating for you than it is for us Grin

I remember starky saying hold off testing as long as possible, because the limbo is horrible but I think both limbos (waiting for AF and waiting for 8 week milestone) are just as horrendous.

Alexia very exciting, I have my fingers crossed for you!

SuchaJem · 05/07/2016 11:59

Hi all Smile

lovely I didn't get a follow up appointment, maybe I should. Still feeling woozy today, feeling faint when I stand up too quickly. Still got abdo pains but not as bad as yesterday. My gynae friend suggested it could be a cyst rupturing, but then nothing showed up on my scan? Odd.

Congrats alexia!
Welcome liveforthefight, and jenny sorry to hear about your m/cs, good luck with trying again.
Thanks alice cycle bud, well done on handing your notice in! Agreed with stark on Internet clomid, that sounds really risky. Maybe have a chat with your GP to get some reassurance?

God snarky that pup is adorable Shock
kat are you still here, did you get a puppy?

How did you find acupuncture nicky?
Sorry to hear there has been bad news in the grad thread skip, I hope everyone is okay over there?

hep I thought the same thing about rings and pregnancy tests! Haha

SuchaJem · 05/07/2016 12:00

I'm sorry this is very out of date.. Let me know your dates and I'll sort it

JUNE
Hep - 19th
Wingingit - 24
5tardusty - 30

JULY
Inspectorpenguin - 2
Kathrino - 2
Snarky - 9
Moose - 12
Nicky - 12
Lovelyfishy - 13
Jem - 15
Kav 18
Bluebird - 20
Ema - 21
Kat
Marmite
Alice

TBC / MIA
Kwick
Theorchard
Island
Ctulhoo
Crazycatlady
Neonninja
Pigsbum
Celizabe
Snowdog
Hankpeach
Lemonlimetonic
Pug

GRADS
mayago
Rosie
Ktt
Twinky
ipatches
Ni
Vix
Skylucy
Ever
Fxskip
Rosey

kavanaughkj · 05/07/2016 12:45

Heya all - and congrats Alexia, I see a line too!

My stats:

Kav
Age: 37
Cycle 7
CD 14 I think. DPO ... ummm? Not sure. I haven't been temping consistently and had a borderline positive OPK about 3 days ago, with what I think may have been ovulation pain on Sunday and Monday a bit (don't normally get that at all so these crampy stabby pains were unusual for me). Got baby bombed by the wife of an in-law but as she's a year older than I am I'm not complaining!

Have been having acupuncture which I think may have shaken things up a bit the last couple of cycles as I've spotted or had triphasic temps. Was struggling getting DH to do his duty on previous FW dates, but this month has been a pleasant change - he's been very keen and I was the one last night to want a rest!!

Not getting hopes up. 7 months in with sporadic testing and temping and I'm learning to just deal with it. The TWW still isn't fun but I'm no longer living my life around potential 'symptoms'. I think basically if I'm going to fall pregnant it'll be when I'm bored with even checking whether or not I'm fertile! I do have the day 21 blood test on Monday too so hopefully we can start the ball rolling on finding out if there's any medical reason why after 7 months of shagging I'm still not upduffed. Heigh-ho.

nicky883 · 05/07/2016 13:41

Congrats alexia there is definately a line ! What cycle are u on ?

Suchajem i found accupuncture and accupressure very relaxing ( and very expensive!) not sure what it does to help ttc thought ( still believe in western medicine deep inside :p)

Good luck with the bloods kav ! Have done them privetely as am impatience and i dont really want to wait a year to find if anything is wrong !

Someone asked about internal ultrasound i do that every year as well on gyne check ups nothing to worry about not painful at all .

Since all the test i have done so far dont show anything wrong i am thinking of doing HSG testing privately again (this ttc business is costing me a lot ) has anyone got any experience with it ?

AlexiaB · 05/07/2016 13:43

Thank you for the congratulations. I don't trust my body so I'm still feeling cautious because it's not the darkest line. Will keep you updated.

Kavan fx for Monday and finding out what's up!

AlexiaB · 05/07/2016 13:53

Hi nicky - my stats are 25 and TTC since Feb 2015. Not entirely sure how many cycles because some of my cycles were shorter/longer due to stress, longhaul flights and moving. I had a feeling not dtd enough was the problem and since January we have increased it significantly and fx it's finally worked.

You're taking a very active approach which is great. How long have you been trying? I wish you all the best and baby dust.

nicky883 · 05/07/2016 13:59

Hope it sticks for you alexia ! We have been trying since feb 2016 . Have regular cycles and have been tracking all these months so i am sure our timing is correct this is why i am worrying so much and because i am bit of a control freak and a bit crazy !
Send another pic in a few days when its darker :)

AlexiaB · 05/07/2016 14:11

Thank you! I will :)

Ahh I see, that's frustrating! I think we're all a little crazy now! I would get the tests done to reassure yourself and just keep BD lots. Sorry I can't offer much more xx

marmitetoast1 · 05/07/2016 14:11

Ooh new thread! Thanks Starky!
31, TTC#1, cycle 3

Thanks all - no cryptic pregnancy though kwick, AF finallllly arrived properly last night after a day of almighty horrendous cramps. Disappointed after all that obviously but glad to have some clarity, to be able to take some ibuprofen now, and that I didn't waste my Frer!! Oh, and pass me the Italian wine! Wine definitely blaming work stress and ridiculous manager for delayed AF.

Hope you're hanging on in there hep
Jem that sounds awful and very scary hope you're ok now? Flowers
snarky that is super exciting about puppy!
Hope you don't have to wait too long for test results lovely
Congrats for handing notice in and not putting life on hold for ttc alice!
Fx for alexia!

Off to enjoy last few days of hols so can return refreshed ready for new cycle. Fx this is a lucky thread for all!

marmitetoast1 · 05/07/2016 14:17

Ohhhh just realised phone hadnt updated and there were a whole load of new posts! Congrats alexia!!
I had also previously wondered that about rings and poas photos!Blush

SuchaJem · 05/07/2016 14:22

Nicky I feel similar. Been trying since the beginning of the year, have regular cycles, use opks and see the lh surge and EWCM every month, we have lots of DTD throughout my fertile period.., not sure what else we can do? No idea why it's not happening either. Trying to stay positive and relaxed but I'm so frustrated really. I've wanted a baby all my life and never imagined it would be this hard.

Sorry AF marmite hope you enjoy the rest of your Hol - and lots of lovely Italian Wine

Carolann8584 · 05/07/2016 14:36

Hi there new to Mumsnet

I'm 31 (32 on Saturday) TTC#1 although I have 2 fantastic step sons.

First try this month so not expecting it to happen straight away.

I was due AF yesterday nothing yet, no preg or PMS symptoms. Also took a test yesterday bfn.

I took Norethisterone to delay AF by 4 days earlier this month, was due on the 3rd but I put it off until the 8th AF came on the 9th.

I been very emotional the post 2 weeks, not feeling myself at all, never been a big eater but my appetite has doubled!

Has anybody else taken Norethisterone?

AlexiaB · 05/07/2016 15:00

Thanks marmite. Sorry about af but Wine is always a bonus!

Welcome Carolann

HepKestrel · 05/07/2016 15:50

Hello Carolann !
Can't help you with Norethisterone questions .... never even heard of it !!!

sorry about AF marmite enjoy the wine (on my behalf as well Wink). She's a bitch how she teased you this month!

Carolann8584 · 05/07/2016 16:09

Norethisterone can be taken to delay your AF, went on Family holiday which included going to a waterpark , didn't want AF getting in the way. it was the first time I have taken it, never again, had all AF symptoms while away then had the monster of all AFs when I stopped taking them. I have heard stories of it messing with your cycle but nothing specific.

Jennyfer08 · 05/07/2016 16:32

snarky that puppy!!! Absolutely gorgeous! Very jealous!

I definitely see a line alexia fingers crossed!

HepKestrel · 05/07/2016 21:00

Arrgh!

Just had my first "Why aren't you drinking? Are you pregnant?" question !

made my excuses about trying to get my anxiety levels down by giving up booze and cutting down caffeine......

... well, its not strictly a lie? Blush

don't know if i got away with it.