TTC journey starting June...

[kate123cl]

Hey ladies!

Anyone with me ttc next month? I had my DS back in Feb 19 and we've now decided to try for baby #2.

I've been out and bought ovulation sticks, pregnancy tests and folic acid. I haven't been on Mumsnet in a long while and I've just checked the conception topic and I'm all excited again, it was such a great support platform for me the first time around!

Thank you @Bluepolkadots42 I tested again at 16:30ish and still light. So fed up with it all now I don't blame you for testing early lol. I wouldn't be disheartened, it's still so early! X

@Newbie9 I haven't heard Kindara- might look into that one! The fermometer opks and app combo sound like a good idea too. That's the trouble using more than one app I think as sometimes the predictions can be conflicting, but the OPKs are your best indicator on the ovulation front.

@katie123cl oh no that really is so annoying. Have they always displayed a light line- even at the very start of your cycle? These are the cheapie OPKs I'm using (and I'm pretty sure they're the same brand I used 3 years ago or v similar) www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001G7P62S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o02_s01?psc=1&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&ie=UTF8

I haven't found they give me lines all through my cycle- they're pretty cheap so not sure if you fancy giving them a go? Or maybe you're already using these ones!
Another thing I was wondering is are you a super hydrated person? Because the afternoon could be your best time to test but if you are someone who drinks litres of water during the day maybe LH levels are diluted? Perhaps tomorrow try doing a 3 hour urine hold and then test again at 16.30?

Thanks @Bluepolkadots42. I only started using them on CD7 and the line was super, super faint. I'm thinking that maybe I'm going to be ovulating a little later than I expected as no increase in CM really, not noticeable anyway! My CB test came out like this yesterday (below pic) and I thought it was quite dark so who knows! We're dtd every day though so hopefully we don't miss our chance. I'm almost certain that I ovulate every month as I get such bad pains!

Thanks for the link to the cheapy tests, everyone talks about them, I really need to try them!

I hardly drink, ever!!

How are you getting on?

Just got my first flashing smiley with the CB digitals😬 Maybe I'm just ovulating a little later this month🤞🏼 How's everyone else getting on?x

@kate123cl great news! I bet you are feeling great about that
I'm ok thanks, no af still which is fab but don't think I'm pregnant
Just got a feeling x

Hmm thought I just posted but it hasn't appeared so apologies if there's a double post!
@kate123cl hurray that's great news!! Time to get busy now ;)

I did another cheap strip test today because I am a glutton for punishment and still negative so pretty sure I am out this month. Feeling quite flat and disappointed as I had convinced myself I had symptoms etc but I think they were just caused by standard progesterone surges which you normally get at this stage of cycle. Hey ho- 2 weeks til next fertile window!

@Newbie9 sorry to hear you think you're out this month too. It's a bitter pill to swallow but next cycle is another try.

@Newbie9 I am, thanks! Don't lose hope, no AF is a great sign  I didn't feel pregnant with my first for a long time! X

@Bluepolkadots42 Thanks! I've been DTD for the last 6 nights so suppose I'll have to keep going Sorry to hear about another negative test, that's rubbish! When is AF due for you? Some people don't test positive for ages! You never know, fingers crossed x

@kate123cl haha well done you- keep up the good work!

AF due Tuesday so we will have to see what next few days bring...

There's still time @Bluepolkadots42 🤞🏼 hopefully you have no af symptoms over the next few days!

Morning all, how are you doing @Bluepolkadots42 ?
I'm now between 11-13 dpo so going to test tomorrow
I think I'm more likely 12-13 so hoping it would show up tomorrow if I am

Have you tested this morning@kate123cl ? X

Morning @Newbie9! That sounds like a good plan. I think it would show up by 13dpo- although could still be faint.
I am 12dpo and did yet another test- no amount of squinting could show a line on it :(
Still having lots of mild cramps on and off as I usually do at this point- usually a sign AF is on her way. I am just going to keep testing daily until AF shows in the vain hope it might eventually show up- irrational really but still have a slither of a hope that AF might stay away!

Let us know how you get on tomorrow with your testing- will keep everything crossed you get a BFP!

How are your OPKs looking today @kate123cl?

Morning girls!

I'd test tomorrow too @Newbie9 ! I hope it's a BFP!😊 x

@Bluepolkadots42 Do you only test in the mornings? Sounds really strange but with my first I only managed to get squinters in the evening. My morning wee was always 100% negative! X

My cheap tests were showing a line but not as dark as the control line and my CB digital was a flashing smiley again! I'm CD15 x

@kate123cl hmm that's a good thought... I only ever get decent lines on OPKs in afternoon so maybe I should try pg test in afternoon/evening. Will have a go. The tests I'm using are the 25/mul ones (or however you say it!) which means they aren't as sensitive as stuff like FRER which are as sensitive as 6/mul.
Just to say- on my OPKs I never get a line as dark as control- basically as soon as I get any line we start DTD and usually I get a faint-medium line then next day it will be darker- but never as dark as control and then I will also have ewcm and bad pains so I know it is definitely Ov time. Do you get any other Ov symptoms?

@Bluepolkadots42 Ah I'd say it's definitely worth a try then! I was getting my first positives with poundland tests, I think their sensitivity is quite good too! Never really had much luck with FRER ones. It's funny how we're all different Let me know how you get on with your pm test!

That's interesting re the dark lines, I think it's the same for a lot of people! I'll bear that in mind I do get other symptoms usually, I usually have Cm increase and sharp pains but I'm yet to have either this month

Thanks girls, will keep you posted! X

Morning ladies! I'd say this is positive?! Xx

@Newbie9 yes yes Yes!!!!! Ahh congratulations that's amazing!!! Have you told DH??

@Newbie9 Omg!!!!! Yes that's positive Massive congratulations!! Xx

Ah thank you! I feel sick from excitement!! Xx

Or from pregnancy hormones ;)
I bet you are so delighted- wishing you a very happy and healthy pregnancy xx

How are you getting on today? @Bluepolkadots42 x

@Newbie9 wonderful to see your news! Fingers crossed this is the lucky group for all of us! I'm CD14 now so let the TWW commence...

Thank you all, I really hope we get some more bfp's xxx

@kate123cl another 2 BFNs. AF due today but still no sign. I've had 28 day cycle for last 3 months so typical it would be this month she decides to be late. I am in such a bad about it all- have been v snappy with DH and basically just want to sit in a room and stare at a wall. Sadly not possible with 2 yo and a Zoom quiz this eve for my MILs bday. 😂 might have to literally paint a smile on my face.

Are you past your ovulation peak now?

Oh bless you @Bluepolkadots42 it all drives you crazy doesn't it, who'd have thought it'd be this thought consuming! your AF still hasn't arrived though so that's a good sign! My friend announced she was pregnant the other day and didn't get a positive test until 5days after missed period!

I don't think I'm past my peak, still having flashing smileys but cheapies getting darker. I'm thinking maybe tomorrow or the next day but then worrying that'll be too late in my cycle and then it won't stick so not feeling very hopeful!

Good luck on your Zoom quiz, sounds heaps better than my plans!x