TTC FIRST BABY - THREAD NO.8

[cupcakesandglitter]

Hi all - apologies if I've missed anyone out on here, I'm half asleep 😂

@FlapJackered @BabySquid @BambiOnIce80 @CookieWaffle @Crossfitgirl @Delilah7 @MrsAW2018 @MrsC87 @MrsR16 @EltzBee @FivexFive @ValidUser @RanchoRelaxo @rj995

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@DayDreamer1707 Personally, I wouldn't worry too much so long as the control line is coming up, it's obviously being 'activated'. And of course if you keep your OPKs (to reference) then the colour will fade over time.

@daydreamer1707 looks like you can easily tell with the control line but I wouldn’t worry unless they simply aren’t coming up with any lines or the control line is really light in colour x

@purplefig I suppose, but then that's got my wondering how short my LP is? X

@sunshine1987 ooh yes I see, I think they're actually okay though! Maybe the CD14 control is a bit fainter BUT the control is a nice dark purple so it's clear to see the test line x

@ValidUser oh no I completely get that, glad you had your answers though x

@EltzBee yeah 😂😩 we were soooo excited and then all of a sudden AF turned up a week early 😂

@DayDreamer1707 yeah like sunshine said, I wouldn't worry unless your control is really light like mine were (and super faint as soon as you've dipped them in!) x

@cupcakesandglitter Oh gosh our bodies are funny things aren't they.

Having weird shooting pains today 'down there'. Almost like stabbing or sharp pain! Anyone else had that? Really strange. Guess it's hormonal ..

@cupcakesandglitter yeah sorry I meant I see how yours are different to the ones I had that cycle. Think when I get a positive the control line is often lighter than normal as if the dye all goes to the test line? Just what you need though to be having to analyse them like that x

Yes the control line is definitely there and then another which is currently very faded. I was hoping I was ovulating soon but I’ve just been spotting pinky and creamy with light cramps today and OPKs are very faint lines.

@EltzBee yeah they are 😩 ooh yes me!!! I remember googling it the first time I felt it and was so convinced I was pg 😂😂

@sunshine1987 that makes sense, hopefully I'm ovulating soon... just come home and checked on the one I did earlier, it's quite a bit darker than normal so I think it's coming soon, hopefully!!!!

@DayDreamer1707 I've heard some people get a bit of spotting around ov xx

@cupcakesandglitter I did wonder that but was getting negative OPKs so that’s why I didn’t know if it was the strips I bought x

@DayDreamer1707 I agree with @cupcakesandglitter - 2-4 % of women get ovulation spotting, I believe!

@cupcakesandglitter Oh glad it isn't just me! It's so annoying lol. They're weird and slightly painful!

@cupcakesandglitter fingers crossed! x

@vaildUser I’ve jus never had this before and don’t know if my body is stil a little all over since my MC, suppose I can keep testing.

@cupcakesandglitter my cycles Where pretty all over the place before my MC which does make you more frustrating, I also never looked out for ovulation symptoms before x

@EltzBee I get that too!

@Delilah7 that’s great news, really pleased for you

AF is definitely here now, so Cycle 5 CD1, maybe I’ll get my BFP in time for Xmas... fingers crossed 🤞

@DayDreamer1707 I've found taking pictures of my tests helps, that way it's easier for me to compare because sometimes they do fade after a while - could be a dodgy batch! I've been using the new ones for two weeks and not had anything remotely close to positive. I had EWCM on Sunday I think, and so I knew (or hoped) I must be ovulating soon. As soon as I used my old set I had a clearer result than the last few weeks, so trust your body and try and watch out for signs, OPKs aren't always reliable x

@EltzBee oh definitely, it's like javelin arse but just in your noonie 😂 x

@sunshine1987 thankyou!! DH isn't home until late tonight but we're getting away tomorrow night on a city break so plenty of DTD 😇 'might try and seduce him when he gets home anyway sends him a pic of OPK

@cupcakesandglitter or a picture of something else if that fails 😉

@sunshine1987 good plan! 😏

@SenoraSurf tentative congratulations!! 🎉 keeping everything crossed that you get a nice strong line.

@Delilah7 That is THE BEST news!!! So happy for you that is it all going to right direction! Xxx

@ValidUser Well done for getting through it today, that's great that they managed to clear it and have got a good plan of action for you! Fingers crossed it ends in a bfp for you soon!

@cupcakesandglitter That looks quite dark, I think it might be coming soon! I feel your pain though with waiting for ov. Not a fun task.

@FivexFive Good luck lovely! Keeping everything crossed for you! 🤞🏻

@FlapJackered thank you!

Just knew something was wrong. But now only half of it is wrong!

Apparently it's super likely this month, but I start Clomid next month if needed.

@FlapJackered thankyou, I thought it was just me 😭😭😭😭😭 what CD are you now? X

@ValidUser no excuses to not DTD at every opportunity this cycle! Make sure your OH puts his super sperm to use! Xx

@Delilah7 So happy your HCG is rising and all is well

@cupcakesandglitter the latest I have ov'd is cd45. That was not a fun cycle! This cycle my body is luckily behaving and I ov'd cd19 and now cd23 (4dpo).
That last one you posted with the old pack of opks looked strong though? so hopefully it's coming soon?

@ValidUser it is so good you know where you stand now and great that you have a good chance this cycle!

@SenoraSurf I definitely see a line there!! Boots recently had First Response 3-pack kits on offer :) Fingers crossed for you!

Oh jeez @FlapJackered sorry 😩 on the plus side though, with a positive then you should have a good cycle around day 30 something? Or hopefully AF never comes and you caught the egg!!! 😊 yeah it's darker now too, I've posted my limit for the day so can't attach a pic though... I did one half hour ago and it's back to barely a line, is that possible? Xx

God @FlapJackered god that read so bad sorry, I'm actually super positive and hopeful for you!!! ❤️ xx

@cupcakesandglitter thank you lovely!! 🤞🏻
Yes they can absolutely go lighter and then darker again. I normally get one darker one per day when it's getting close but otherwise they are lighter. It may be to do with how hydrated you are, I am not sure? I know some people are lucky and theirs get gradually darker but mine don't work quite like that. Do they normally get gradually darker with you?
Just stick with it, I am sure it will happen soon!