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!!! 🐣

Awww thanks @eloiseislost- seriously the support from you ladies on here has just been so invaluable and I know what you mean, I am desperate for BFP news from everyone every cycle!
So yeh the line in the superdrug one is way off to side- but to the eye is visible. I've done another pic in natural light now the sun is up and will upload in a sec. I think I'll just keep doing a test each morning and if line seems to be getting stronger then I will grab a FRER on Saturday whilst I do the big shop. I am a bit worried the line still isn't very dark on cheapie strip and is only just not a squinter- but I'm not sure at what speed they're supposed to get darker?

@bigsweetpotato sore boobs (well for me it's one boob, no idea why!)! is a part of my regular cycle too- and that boob and nipple is still sore currently. The other one isn't really feeling any different though and I thought if I was pregnant both boobs would be sore as I remember having that with my first pregnancy, although can't recall time scale.
Anyway I'm trying not to get too excited- still haven't told DH and don't think I will until it's a blazing line. With his mum I just don't think he could take any more sad/bad news so don't want to get his hopes up and then dash them again. Just gonna keep plodding on with a daily test and a double dose of folic acid a day and hope and pray for the best.

Line is at bottom of window

@Makingnumber2 Oh that's definitely a line!! I'm sure that you can assess the progression better in person but judging only from the photos, with yesterday's I had to open, zoom, invert etc, whereas today they're right there, don't even need to click on the thumbnail!
I am praying this is your BFP! ❤️

@Makingnumber2 I can definitely see lines on both today and couldn't see any when I looked yesterday!

Thank you guys- really appreciate you inspecting them for me! I'm keeping everything crossed it's a sticky bean.

@Makingnumber2 definitely a line!!
Have my fingers crossed for you.

I had really dark lines 18DPO - I ovulate slightly late in the cycle though.

Morning everyone,

How’s everyone doing?

@Makingnumber2 I really hope this one is a sticky bean for you.

It’s so lovely to read that so many of you have got your BFP’s ✨

I am CD13 and lots of CM but no positive OPK 🧐 I am going for it this month though and SI’ing every other day. Still toying with the idea of soft cup next month. I give up with the ferti-lily now, it’s too complex for me 😂

My sister gave birth to her 2nd child yesterday. I felt so emotional but also felt disgusted at myself for not being as happy as I could be. Every pic update is a reminder of the little milestones I so long for 😣. I feel like a monster for feeling this way. Two colleagues also gave birth last week too.

I am genuinely super happy for everyone here with BFPs, I know the struggle, the turmoil and emotions all attached to your journeys from reading this thread and you give me so much hope in an otherwise bleak time xx

@Sydney1986x you are absolutely not a monster- I think everyone on this thread knows how hard it is to feel only happiness when someone close to us announces a pregnancy or has a new baby. Doesn't make any of us monsters only human. Know you are not alone in feeling this way. And one day it will be you making the announcement and sending the pics- so just hold on to that thought as much as you can

@makingnumber2 Eeek, I'm having a quick sneaky glance at the thread in work because I've been thinking of you and hoping you get a stronger line today, and definitely looks like you have!! I've everything crossed for you for a sticky bean!!

@Sydney1986x Best of luck with SI this cycle . You are not a monster, you are only human like the rest of us, I think every one of us on this thread can empathise with those feelings xx

@Sydney1986x we all so feel you! Definitely not a monster.
My DB really didn’t want a second DC so when he told me his DW was pregnant it was very unexpected for me. I cried for two days afterwards! I just felt so crushed. He didn’t even want a baby anr of course is having one.

@Sydney1986x if that makes you a monster I think I must be the devil 😈 It's perfectly normal, valid feelings and our minds way of protecting ourselves a little from the pain. As baby grows you'll see them more as a person and less as a baby and hopefully those sad feelings will fade away a little bit. ❤️ At least this has been my experience so far. Goodluck with SI, fingers crossed this is the cycle for you as there's lots of success going on right now.

A little update from me - I've just had a lovely conversation with my doctor after doing an online request yesterday for some help with TTC. I was very down yesterday at the thought they wouldn't do anything at all until I lose weight but they're happy to put through for all the blood testing and a scan of my uterus and ovaries to see how my PCOS and lining is doing I guess? I get to ring up for my day "21" bloods this next cycle and she was in the know enough to tell me not to do this until I'm sure I'm one week away from my period even if that's cd35. They did say of course no fertility treatment until I get my weight down but it's nice to know what I'm actually up against. The BMI limit here is 35 so very lucky in that respect as 30 would just make me give up entirely. My husband has also made a request from his doctor but no phone consultation about that until 16th February (different surgeries obviously prioritise things differently!). I had a big fat cry on the phone. I literally expected a lecture on my weight and nothing else. 😭 I feel so relieved.

@MrsKin90 that is such wonderful news the call went well and they will get the ball rolling and didn't just give you lecture on weight. Hurray for lovely doctors! Also great news the BMI cut off is 35 not 30 in your area. I hope all of this has made you feel positive as you move forward- another step along the journey to your BFP completed!

@MrsKin90 That's such amazing news! You are truly very lucky that your doctor is understanding and proactive about testing -you'd think that's the norm but alas, it seems like it's not! And good on you for taking the important step of asking for help, it's not easy to do and you've been very brave! 😘
I hope that, in true Mumsnet fashion, you get your BFP some time during the tests, but even if you don't, you are in the right path. So exciting!
I'm sorry you were feeling low, it's understandable, but I hope that you now have a more positive perspective. 🙂

@Makingnumber2 @Bluey18 @MrsKin90 @AdriannaP thank you all, you’re all bloody amazing 😣 really have found my people on here, who understand!!

@MrsKin90 I am so glad you had a great apt with your doctor and things will be progressing with further testing. I was also really scared about BMI and weight, I thought I’d be fobbed off too but was pleasantly surprised. Xx

Thanks lovely ladies 🥰 definitely feeling very privileged to have such a wonderful GP, she didn't once say anything negative about my weight but was very encouraging as I've lost weight before and I feel really motivated now!
AF hasn't properly started but definitely on the way. Hopefully tomorrow will be CD1 and I'm on my way! I would definitely remained curled in a ball in a dark corner if it wasn't for you all.

@Sydney1986x it doesn’t make you a monster it makes you a human! We can of course be delighted and happy for people but also feel anger, envy, sadness etc-all normal feelings, so don’t beat yourself up!

@Makingnumber2 I always really try to not comment re lines but I can definitely see one on that Superdrug one, no squinting needed. Praying you get your sticky bean, especially with what’s going on for you now xx

@MrsKin90 that is fabulous news! Aw I’m so pleased for you and the relief you feel in getting the ball rolling! Whichever way it happens you’ll get your bfp xx

Hello all! How is everyone?

@Makingnumber2 wowww congratulations 🎉 . So exciting to see that line.

@MrsKin90 that’s wonderful news that they have referred you for tests. 🤞🏻🤞🏻

I went and had a private fertility check today. I won’t get my results until next week, but the nurses seem to think my ovarian reserve looks good. Especially for my age.

Does anyone know anything about AFC numbers? Do they give you your number by adding the numbers from each ovary together? Or is it the average of the two? Any ideas?

I think I start my FW tomorrow. The nurse said from the scan that I should be ovulating very soon. So here we go again 🙃. At least I have the worst period of the cycle over with. I think I will focus on the soft cups this go around based on your advice @eloiseislost!

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@Bizawit Good news about your tests, I have my fingers crossed you get even better news when the full analysis is back! 🙂 So far you know everything looks OK and you're about to ovulate so get right on it!! 😆 Wishing you the best of luck!

Thank you @eloiseislost ❤️. How are you feeling? Have you got any symptoms yet?

I'm OK @Bizawit, thank you for asking! 🙂
I am 4+3 today so still very early days. Got 2-3 weeks on CB digital on Sunday (4+1) so that makes me feel a bit hopeful, as with my previous pregnancy the lines were veeeeery slow to progress right from the beginning. This time I actually took apart the digital tests just to see the lines for myself! 🤦🏻‍♀️
Not too many symptoms yet, which puts me back to worrying… My boobs have doubled in size (easy to do, they were tiny before 🤣) but are not sore, some vague nausea occasionally and getting tired more easily. Also there's more saliva in my mouth, I occasionally almost choke on it when I'm lying down! 😑
And this concluded my TMI report for you, with love! ❤️ 🤣🤣🤣

Ahhh 2-3 weeks on a digital at 4+3 is perfect 👌🏻.
Do not worry at all about symptoms- at that stage with my pregnancy with DD I didn’t have any symptoms at all. I don’t think symptoms really kicked in until maybe 7-8 weeks? 🤔 I think that’s when the nausea started for real at least.
Xx

@Bizawit Aw thanks! That makes me feel a bit better! 🙂 Most websites including the NHS say that symptoms start between 5-7 weeks but then I read about women who get ALL the symptoms from something like 3DPO! 🤣
Have you had a practice run with the soft discs yet?

Thanks @Bizawit 😊 and what great news about your ovarian reserve! Wishing you lots of luck for this cycle of SI and also will keep fingers crossed that the rest of your test results deliver similarly good news 🤞🏻
@eloiseislost try not to worry too much about symptoms- although I know what you mean about the general image of early pregnancy is women with symptoms from really early on! Sore boobs was my only early symptoms with DD1 until week 7 when sickness started and this morning my one sore boob isn’t even feeling that sore. I’m trying not to read anything into it. I think symptomless early pregnancy is the norm and people just don’t talk about it.
Hope everyone else is doing well today- I’m hoping for some sunshine so I can get out for a stomp about and some fresh air ☀️

@eloiseislost @Makingnumber2 I am 6 plus 5 now and have a lot of symptoms. They started last week. This week has been killing me - constantly nauseous, a lot of breast pain (my breasts are super swollen too) and headaches. Two more days until my first scan. Feel very nervous- have your fingers crossed for me!

@Adrianna it's great you are now having symptoms- even if they're a bit miserable and I bet you are pleased it's only 2 days now til the scan. How are you feeling about the scan?