TTC First Baby Thread 19

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Filling up fast!

@1990shopefulftm
@Alltheusersnamesaregone
@cupcakesandglitter
@starkid
@Dollywilde
@ELW85
@FlapJackered
@ImMeantToBeWorking
@LikeTheFruit
@orangeloo
@MrsEG
@MrsH497

I'm sure I've forgotten some. I'll tag more!

Just to let you know just changed my user name from babynunber1at 35 to this. Was trying to keep short username

Hi @Tashdreams, I have quite a bit of experience on this one! So, as you say, 5 or under is negative/not pregnant, so you are extremely close. At 7, you wouldn’t even get a positive test. I have had a level of 15 before now (so again, in the grey area) but there was no action - it was just my body taking its time to get rid of all the hormone. If you were really worried, you could try a test in a day or two - but you could just be torturing yourself. With my most recent, I had a HCG level of 7 just like yourself but did go back to the EPU for another to be sure and in 2 days it was down to 2.

I’d say if you’re worried, and can’t get to the GP, either check with a test (to see if it is increasing) or go to your EPU, for blood work.

It’s very very annoying how long HCG hangs around in your system and a big reason why they will always say to wait for one AF before trying again, and that usually means it’s well on its way off.

Good luck, I know it’s super frustrating x

@LokiCat Thanks me and the dog had a great day! DH is home now too, very worse for wear but so pleased to have him home; a night infront of Black Mirror awaits!

@purplefig Thanks so much lovely; you always know the right thing to say! How are you feeling?

@starkid Keeping everything crossed for you this week.

@ValidUser I can’t see any pics either! But I’m keeping very hopeful for you this week.

@MrsH497 So Glad it’s gone okay and the new role is good! Take it easy this week.

@ELW85 If Sunday is only 8DPO I would definitely wait - it’s highly likely to be negative no matter what. Try and hang on til at least 10, if not 12. Fingers crossed!

@Larrydavid Thank you so much. Sorry you are feeling emotional but it’s completely normal. Do look after yourself this week, let yourself be sad about it - have some ice cream, go on a nice walk, take a long bath! Really indulge in some self care xx

@twinkleyes35 Hello and welcome!

Thanks ladies. It wasn't a bad day I only did a few hours to ease me back in. Came in to 401 emails! Absolutely shattered now! X

I'm squinting at something. At the same time, this happens every month. #imaginationpregnancy

@Larrydavid sorry you're having a rough time, I felt like that at the weekend. Feeling more positive now, its blooming AF that does it sending our hormones all over the place. I was explaining to my Mum on the Saturday how I could say 'pair of shoes' as that's what I was looking at right then and burst into tears, low and behold the tears started, OVER SHOES!!!

@ValidUser I'm sorry I can't see anything yet, my phone isn't the greatest for closr up stuff unfortunately.

@Kiza smoothie wasn't too bad, I couldn't drink it all though, I think I put too much flaxseed mix in (ground with sunflower and pumpkin seeds). I reckon if I tweak it I'll get it tasting nicer. More blueberries maybe. @purplefig thanks, will be trying it again, helps to hear how yours turned out so I know to try it again.

@Imjustme2019 this is a chronic thing. Every month I convince myself I see a line. It's more of a running joke with myself at this point. 😂

@KittieKath interesting video! It makes me wonder how much of the folic acid we are taking actually goes to benefit us and our future pregnancies. If 50% of the population have this genetic mutation that prevents us transforming the folic acid into folate, I really hope that it works and that it's doing us the benefit that it should!

@MrsEG thank you so much for your experience - like you said, it seems to be going down, just very slowly. I'm happy now I've had AF arrive, so I'll just keep going this cycle as normal. I'm taking it as a positive that our bodies wanted to hang on to the hormones for so long x

@ValidUser I actually do think I see a VERY faint line! Although I do have line eyes after convincing myself of the same the other day even though it was too early

@Tashdreams @KittieKath Just on that, Ive recently (in the last month) started taking folic acid as Methylfolate; saw a bit of online research and figured I’d switch for a bit and see how I go. Bought mine online from Cytoplan :)

@twinkleyes35 welcome

@ValidUser WHY are you taking an early test at this time of day!!! Are the FRER CEOs holding a gun to your head?? I can’t see anything on this one yet - but will keep my eyes peeled ready for tomorrow’s :)!

@MrsEG I'm just a total addict!

@Pinkstars2501 I love you now.

@twinkleyes35 welcome!

@MrsEG - weird time of day to do a test 😂 Maybe see again in the morning?
I'm thinking of testing Thursday morning if no spotting, estimated 11dpo... got it in the loo ready

@ValidUser I think I can see a really faint little line there x

@MrsH497 if we squint hard enough it might make me pregnant...

@ValidUser I feel like I see something but can't be totally sure. I thought I seen something then it was gone... 🤞🏻🤞🏻 for you though!!

11dpo today, seems as if af is coming, crampy and feel very Emotional tonight. DH is completely pissing me off over nothing, i feel like I hate him 🤣🤣 classic af 😂😂

@ValidUser I'm sending you pregnant thoughts!! The more I look the more I see it xx

@MrsH497 here's a better shot (actually taken just at 3 mins). I see it better here. Will test again tomorrow! X

Thanks @Lottiepink! Hope AF stays away for you. X

@ValidUser I maybe can see a glimmer... I hope so for you anyways 😊
Haha I don't think it will, but we will see 😊

@ValidUser 'if we squint hard enough maybe it'll make me pregnant' 😂😂 best line I've read on here so far! I've not come across anyone who loves poas as much as you 😂😂 love it 👍🏼

@Kiza it's a total obsession! It's as though spreading my urine will bless my uterus. 😂

@ValidUser “if we squint hard enough maybe it'll make me pregnant” - amazing.
When I first opened the second pic I couldn’t see it but the more I wiggle my phone back and forth, I swear I can see something... 🤞🏻

@Validuser, I'm honestly not sure at this point if I see a very faint line, or I'm just so familiar with where a line Would be?!! Also, I have an image of you opening a door to a small room and just 10000s of frers falling out?! Will be here in the morning to check for an update... Sending pregnancy vibes your way! Xxxx