Yogurt pot yuppies, sexy basters and UFO discs - part 3

[eloiseislost]

Starting yet another thread on self insemination before our second one locks down!

Welcome to THE most supportive group you could wish for if you’re starting or you are already on a self insemination journey.
Remember, nothing is TMI and you are not alone. 💖

Calling the usual suspects, in no particular order (and sorry if I missed anyone 😊):
@ComebackQueen
@Makingnumber2
@Janefx40
@AdriannaP
@MrsKin90
@primrosechill
@bigsweetpotato
@Sydney1986x
@Bluey18
@Birchybirch
@Lori23TTC
@Cathie102
@Labrat3
@DinkBoo
@Oilyoilyoilgob

Let it rain BFPs!!! 🐣

Good morning ladies 😊 it's a fresh day!

My RHR has dipped by one. I'm half hoping it's trying to spell out the letter M for Mum? 😂 I'm it definitely seems to only take into account your sleeping heart rate as I had another shocking nights sleep (only three hours! Couldn't stop thinking about babies 🥺) And I was in the 70-80s+ all day yesterday so expected a huge lift today. Nope. It's 82 now whilst I'm sat here typing this, so how 67 can be my resting heart rate is beyond me. I've worked out I think Fitbit uses an average of the rates throughout the night. I did wonder if my heart rate is as a consequence of the vaccine but can't find anyone else reporting the same!
Here's my chart, one dip away from the first, slightly wonky, 'M'! 😁

Morning @MrsKin90 I also didn’t have a very good night sleep either - my RHR has gone up 1 to 66, I do feel like AF is coming tho as my boobs aren’t as sore today and I’m getting the normal AF cramps... I couldn’t stop thinking about ttc last night which is why I think I struggled to sleep to.
I like the idea it is spelling out mum that’s really cute 🥰 how are you feeling other than lack of sleep? It could be the vaccine that’s caused it to dip and not be completely accurate? Xx

Morning everyone,

Just catching up on reading this thread. Hope everyone is doing ok. Started SI again 2 days ago, my bloody clear blue ovulation kit seems broken- keeps showing the reading manual 🙄.. luckily I have cheapies left so will try those too. I don’t know if it’s just me but I can’t seem to use the ferti-lily properly, I’ve followed the instructions to the letter but no it feels painful to put in and doesn’t ‘pop’ like an umbrella as suggested.

Wishing baby dust for all of those in their 2WW x

@Sydney1986x I had issues with the ferti-lily and gave up, so difficult to put in!

@Sydney1986x with normal menstrual cups (so not the one you're using) I run my finger around the outside edge of the cup when it's inside (as much as possible obviously) to help it "unfold"? I don't think these things actually 'pop' open. Just a thought 😊 well done getting into SI. Can you contact clear blue re. The monitor? They're so expensive I'd be complaining.

@Lori23TTC it's exciting that yours has gone up one! 😊 Sorry you didn't sleep well either. I feel... Absolutely fine 😆 no cramps, no CM, no boob pain, no heart burn or nausea - all of which I frequently get in the TWW and when my period is due. No spotting either so that's positive. I'm trying not to feel overly excited by my heart rate throughout the day but it's never happened before - not even after my flu jab. Queue severe disappointment I guess! I hope your cramps aren't AF. If AF was coming you'd almost definitely see a drop in your RHR as that seems to be the only consistent factor for everyone 😊🤞

Hello lovely ladies! I'm sure nobody will be surprised, but I caved in and tested with a CB double check combo pack.
14DPO, not FMU, it might be the 5th or 6th pee of the day already as I can't stop weeing! 1½ hour hold only, it was all I could manage.
I already knew but it's nice to have confirmation. Not getting excited as the line is quite faint. But here it is, now we know!
I don't know if I'll tell DH yet, I have two more CB with weeks at home, maybe I will if I see 2-3 next week. 🤞🏼

@eloiseislost hooray!!! 😊🥰 If it's your 500th wee of the day I think it's quite a strong line 😂

@eloiseislost yay congratulations this is amazing news! 🥰

@MrsKin90 well I hope the RHR stays up then 😬 that’s good you are feeling ok - our bodies are so odd but I would say that’s a good thing as it’s different to your norm?!

I can’t decide when to do a test I’m DPO12 today - maybe over the weekend xx

@eloiseislost Congratulations! What fabulous news 😊. Sending lots of positive thoughts for a sticky bean 💕

@eloiseislost aww congratulations amazing news!!! 😍😍

@Lori23TTC Thanks! 😘
12DPO is a good day to test but if you can wait, the results will be more and more reliable as time goes on. 🤞🏼

@MrsKin90 Thank you! ❤️ 500 wees and that's with only drinking one cup of decaff since I woke up at 6am! 😯 Left for work at 8, had about an hour drive to the office, manage to wait for a further half an hour almost in tears from feeling close to bursting! I hope this is why the line is faint, though it brings back memories from the previous one… 😔 I also don't have any symptoms really, my boobs are not even sore!
I guess it's a waiting game now, hoping for a 2-3 weeks result next week!

@eloiseislost can I ask, did you use the cups or the syringe this month?

Also I think that’s a great line for 14dpo (those rapid response aren’t the most sensitive) and line came up on digital too xx

@Bizawit Thank you! ❤️
I used soft discs exclusively this month and we SI 5 days in a row, 3 before ovulation, the day of ovulation and the day after.
We started TTC in September, we used syringes for the first 2 cycles and we were unsuccessful, then switched to soft discs and got pregnant, miscarried, tried syringes right after the MC and unsuccessful, then switched to soft discs again this cycle and pregnant again. So I am a total believer in soft discs because they seem to work for us every time. Although this could all just be a coincidence! 🤷🏻‍♀️

Oh wow @eloiseislost is was hoping to see this! Many many congratulations and I agree with @MrsKin90 if that’s not your first morning wee that actually a good line. Yaaaaay!

Hi @Lori23TTC wishing you lots of luck for if you do a test xx

Had an awful nights sleep too, mad dreams and my lovely cat waking me at 2.40am for a pouch even though she had a fresh one downstairs. Have a tax return to finish today, pray for me!

Good luck to all in the tww and let’s hope for no AF xx

@eloiseislost that's amazing news! So pleased for you 🥳🥳

Congratulations @eloiseislost so so happy for you!! You are always so kind, helpful and understanding to everyone on this thread. You so deserve this 🥰 xx

orders soft discs and chucks away ferti-lily 🤣

Thank you so much everyone! ❤️❤️❤️
I am really not getting excited yet, but I am hoping that this one I get to take home. 🥲🌈

@Sydney1986x The great thing about soft discs, is I get DH to "ahem" deposit the goods in it, then I insert it right away and that's it! I don't even lie down afterwards.

Oooo this sounds life changing @eloiseislost the syringes and what not are such a faff!!

@MrsKin90 thank you for the advice. Think I need to practice with a soft cup first as nervous about putting it ‘up there’ but I’m sure with practice it will be fine x

Right I’m also going to try the discs-I’d bought a ferti-lily which I’ve not tried yet and husband bought a moon cup.

If it’s not too much trouble, can the disc users please explain your methods for insertion and removal?
Many thanks in advance x

@Sydney1986x They look huge when you first see them, but they fit just fine! You just need to practice inserting/removing a few times, once you get used to it, it's so easy!

On another note, it just occurred to me: OPKs really do pick up hcg, as it turned out!!

@eloiseislost congratulations!! I am so thrilled for you!! So excited that we can be 🌈 friends now!!

@eloiseislost

Hello lovely ladies! I'm sure nobody will be surprised, but I caved in and tested with a CB double check combo pack. 14DPO, not FMU, it might be the 5th or 6th pee of the day already as I can't stop weeing! 1½ hour hold only, it was all I could manage. I already knew but it's nice to have confirmation. Not getting excited as the line is quite faint. But here it is, now we know! I don't know if I'll tell DH yet, I have two more CB with weeks at home, maybe I will if I see 2-3 next week. 🤞🏼

Omg amazing and heartily congratulations to you, so very pleased for you.

I haven’t caught up on the other pages since I last post so congratulations to any others that have got the BFP.

Is it weird it makes me happy seeing this on the thread? I could cry for you

The praying all you lovely ladies have a healthy, peaceful and safe pregnancy.

Blessings to you ALL. ❤️

Waaaah congratulations @eloiseislost !!! Wishing you all the luck for this one