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TTC - Aug testers

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KatieFH · 24/07/2020 19:57

Hello!!

Thought I’d start a group for all you ladies that are currently trying or have recently been trying in the hope to test early August.

Would be good to have the support during and give each other advice and positivity!

I’m on my 2nd month TTC and had my peak days on 19th/20th July. Earliest I can test is 31st. AF due 5th.

Wishing you all the best of luck!! Smile

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LorrieLu · 30/07/2020 12:54

@KatieFH how exciting! Fingers crossed for you.

HouseOfRunners · 30/07/2020 16:30

Be strong @Terri055 💪🏼🙌🏼 We’ve just been saying how I can get emotional at the drop of a hat....but I’m like that all the time since my DD 🤦🏽‍♀️😂

@chillyfields hmmmm heightened sense of smell is a common one isn’t it?

I have it all crossed for you all ❤️

Hopes not high for me after my weird ovulation and my age too. We’ll see 😊

Lettie365 · 30/07/2020 21:17

@KatieFH that’s exciting!

Caved this morning and did an IC - just a faint line so took my last FRER... feeling shocked it was so quick (apologies to all of those who’ve been trying for many cycles xxx) I’m approx 12 DPO and my main Synptom has been a sore and scratchy throat!

Sending luck to all those waiting to test.

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KatieFH · 30/07/2020 21:23

@Lettie365 congratulations!!! That’s so exciting! When is AF due? Wow can’t believe the IC only showed faint but this one is mega strong!

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Lettie365 · 30/07/2020 21:26

@KatieFH Thanks! The ICs are two years past their expiration date (they’ve been hanging about in the first aid cupboard for some time! 😂 so I wasn’t expecting them to show much to be honest! AF due on Sunday x

Terri055 · 30/07/2020 21:29

@Lettie365 amazing!! congrats xxx

40ttc · 30/07/2020 21:37

So thought I would join you ladies if that's OK AF was due 7 days ago we have been ttc for 7 yrs with no success have all but given up have had some extremely light on off spotting for the last two days so not sure what to think now! Confused

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KatieFH · 31/07/2020 05:20

Up early to drive to France and got this! Can’t push anymore wee out to do a FRER but going to drink a coffee and some water and try it anyway and hope it picks something up!!

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KatieFH · 31/07/2020 05:45

Had to try squeeze a second wee out for this 😂

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HouseOfRunners · 31/07/2020 05:45

@Lettie365 wow that’s a strong line you’ve got there! Congratulations 🥳

And @KatieFH woohoo!! 🙌🏼 There is no mistaking that line today - knew you’d do another even with France in the schedule 😄

@40ttc you are 7 days late for AF? Have you tested?

HouseOfRunners · 31/07/2020 05:46

@KatieFH 🥳❤️ Congratulations

LorrieLu · 31/07/2020 05:50

That's amazing @KatieFH !
Defiantly stronger than the last one! I'm so happy for you. I caved and did a test this morning and it was negative. My cycle is a bit irregular so I don't have an exact date of ovulation. I'll see what the next week brings for me.

HouseOfRunners · 31/07/2020 06:22

@LorrieLu do you have any idea of when AF is/approximately should be?
I got carried away and tested today (waaaaaaaaaay too early) and of course it was negative. Got a pile of ic’s so thought I’d join in 😂

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KatieFH · 31/07/2020 06:25

Thank you guys! Do I need to wait to do a clearblue now do you think? I’m so impatient ahaha! My partner won’t get excited until he sees the words pregnant!

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LorrieLu · 31/07/2020 06:41

@KatieFH I would give it another day or so before doing a digital. In past experience I have had a faint positive on the cheap tests and the cb digital didn't show up until a few days later.
@HouseOfRunners I originally thought about 3rd August but could be up to a week after that. Sooo annoying! I wish I had tested to find out the day of ovulation. So hard to resist testing haha I have a heap of cheapies as well so I might do another one tomorrow.

HouseOfRunners · 31/07/2020 06:54

@KatieFH I think you should wait to nearer AF to do the clear blue digital....the sensitivity is much less than the ic and the FRER....so I wouldn’t want you to be disappointed ❤️

HouseOfRunners · 31/07/2020 06:55

@LorrieLu we should do one a day each now and see what happens 😄

Terri055 · 31/07/2020 07:12

@KatieFH what brilliant news! I caved in today & did my clear blue early detection & I don't even have the slightest hint of a line so yours definately looks like you are pregnant if you are due the day after me xxx

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KatieFH · 31/07/2020 07:19

@40ttc that does sound promising as they say light spotting is implantation! I have my fingers crossed for you!!

@LorrieLu there’s still time yet! Don’t lose hope on no line, keep testing and see what happens.

I have felt absolutely no symptoms at all this month apart from being bloated but I’m usually bloated anyway! I did yell at my partner and cry yesterday Cos he was on his phone too much not listening to me though haha!

Fingers crossed for you all and hoping this thread is full of good luck! X

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LorrieLu · 31/07/2020 07:23

Yep for sure @HouseOfRunners
I'll do one tomorrow and will let you know the results! Let us know how you go as well.

LaughingDonkey · 31/07/2020 08:09

Hi! May I join too, please? I don't know why I'm even posting this... Blush

Congratulations to ladies with BFP! Flowers

We have been trying to TTC for over 6 months now (I have lost my count). I'm 35 and my OH is 39. I had blood tests done for hormones, thyroid and general wellbeing - all good, however very low BMI (tried to gain weight for years to no avail).

I have used a ''My Calendar'' app, various ovulation sticks (cost small fortune) and tried to ''listen'' to my body for all of the TTC time... This cycle I have ditched ovulation sticks and just did the deed around calculated ovulation time every day :)

Cycle length is 26 days, ovulation was predicted on 27th and AF is due on 9th of August!

I guess my main issue is that I ''feel pregnant'' every time, however it is wishful thinking as I end up crying pretty much every time tests are negative followed by glorious arrival of AF :(

I suppose I have posted for handhold...

chillyfields · 31/07/2020 08:19

Congratulations @KatieFH and @Lettie365! So excited for you both!

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KatieFH · 31/07/2020 08:24

@LaughingDonkey hello! Don’t worry yourself (easier said than done) my friend is very slim low bmi can’t put on weight and it took her a bit longer than everyone else but it happened! Don’t lose hope. You’ve had all the tests and things are good so that’s great news! It’ll happen when you least expect it to! X

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KatieFH · 31/07/2020 08:24

@chillyfields thanks so much! Won’t believe it fully till I see the digital say it haha x

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chillyfields · 31/07/2020 09:31

@KatieFH I can imagine. Annoying how the goalposts keep changing isn't it? I'm desperate to see two lines appear, but I know that even if I see them I won't relax until the doctor confirms it, then won't feel confident until 12 weeks, then ongoing anxiety until I actually give birth...

@LaughingDonkey I really feel for you but hang on in there! Sending good vibes your way 🍀