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!!! 🐣

Oh and RHR mine as I said before is normally 58/59 but after I ovulated this went to 61/62 and today it’s 65! Is this a good thing?? First month I’ve tracked RHR x

@Lori23TTC at 10dpo I'd say it's not a good or bad sign at this stage. It helps to have previous month's to compare it to and it's a much bigger increase than I get! I'd like to hope it's a good sign for you 😊🤞
Mine usually comes down very drastically the day AF is due. If it doesn't come down the day AF is due, or goes up higher than it ever has before, or takes any huge leaps up, I get very excited!

I've done something ridiculous and I've upset myself 🥺😳 I ordered two packs of seven seas TTC tablets to "tempt sods law" into giving me a bfp and they arrived just now, but because it was 3 for 2 I also bought a pregnacare pregnancy vitamin pack, thinking that might tempt fate further... But all it's done is made me cry as I don't know if I'll ever get to use them. Why did I think it was a good idea at the time?! I was obviously feeling very bloody positive that day. What an idiot 😳

@MrsKin90 oh please don’t feel upset... you have covered both bases by getting both lots of tablets. I know you and I have been trying the same length of time (coming up to 18 months) I really feel like our time is soon it has to be! Something silly like 90% of couples conceive within the first 2 years! Please try and stay positive-put both sets of tablets away so you can’t see them. I really wish you a BFP soon. Maybe you are just having a not as positive day today as that’s ok, you will get to use those tablets one day I’m sure of it x

@eloiseislost and @MrsKin90 thank you for the info on LH surges! I had no idea there could be a second surge... jeezz you learn a new thing everyday!

@Lori23TTC spotting sounds really promising! Will keep everything crossed.

@MrsKin I'm so sorry the vitamins upset you today. Some days it is hard to feel positive and I agree with @lori to put them all away for now. You will get to use them very soon I am so sure of it

Nothing exciting to report from me- I'm 7/8dpo today- no symptoms aside from my usual weird tender right boob and nip. Nothing doing on the left hand side I have felt really tried the last 48 hours but think that's a bug I'm coming down with and also working from home and endless screen time hasn't done much for my energy levels generally.

@Lori23TTC I agree with MrsKin, there's not much scientific evidence about what RHR does during our cycles -like there is for BBT for example. However, I have personally found that it does change predictably at certain points, like during fertile window and day of ovulation and before AF. But you need to have a few months of data in to draw any conclusions. It's worth keeping an eye on if you're curious but be careful not to add more stress to TTC! I speak from experience!! 😁

@MrsKin90 I'm so sorry about the vitamins, I know how you feel. 😔 And it might not be a huge source of comfort, but statistically speaking you are more likely to need them than not. TTC is literally a marathon, it's more about endurance, tenacity and resilience. The ones who are left standing, almost always get to go home with a baby. 🤗 So just keep trying, as cruel as this may sound on days when you struggle. Sending a virtual hug! ❤️

@eloiseislost good luck and I hope this is your month 🤞🏻 Totally get you on not wanting to test. When I tested I KNEW I was pregnant from such early symptoms and genuinely wasn’t shocked, just felt in a lovely baby bubble. For that to end in an early mc......it now means I feel trepidation as I don’t want that to happen again 😔 I now have my little bubble with my eyes shut and fingers in my ears trying to not think about it! I’m wishing you a whole heap of luck for a bfp, what a way to start the year that would be!

@MrsKin90 I’m sorry to hear you’ve been upset, I hope you’re ok? I’m positive that you will need them one day, and that’s why your gut instinct told you to buy them ☺️

@Lori23TTC that sounds promising on hopeful implantation bleeding and I will keep my fingers firmly crossed for you 🤞🏻

I’m cd28 today, cycles last two months have been 31 days so due to start anywhere in the next 3-6 days. My cervical mucus has been absolutely crazy this last week, but as above I have fingers in my ears ignoring any possible symptom spotting as I do not want to let myself down. I’m hoping for the best xx

@MrsKin90 ❤️❤️❤️. That made me feel emotional reading that. It’s so bloody hard and cruel TTC. I agree put the pills away and just know that one way or another you will be in need of them soon xxx

Thank you @Oilyoilyoilgob, I so appreciate being understood in this thread, it makes a world of difference! ❤️ And I'm really sorry for your loss, I know the pain, nothing prepares you for it, no matter how early. 😔
My RHR is still up today, I've done two more OPKs this morning and this afternoon and the last one is definitely a positive and no sign of AF… I should be taking an HPT but instead I feel totally numb, scared and panicked. I am waiting for DH to finish work and have a nice meal together, hopefully that will comfort me a bit.

@MrsKin90 like others have said, put them to one side and they WILL come in handy! If it makes you feel better I've started sewing a baby blanket to keep up my hopes up and my mind off the tww x

@eloiseislost those OPK look very promising, especially the last one! Fingers crossed for you x

@rs2015 That's such a lovely thing to do, I wish I knew how to sew! Well, we're in lockdown, a new hobby might be just what I need! 🪡

@eloiseislost thank you, the idea popped into my head one day so I watched YouTube video to get me started on a patchwork quilt. I defo agree lockdown is the time to start a new hobby x

@Lori23TTC I didn't know that about 90% of couples get pregnant within two years. That's really helped my head 😊 nice to know it's not just me heading in the 18 month direction but I wish you weren't. I really hope you're going to get your bfp this cycle! We all deserve it so much (if only that's how they were dished out!).

Thanks so much everyone ❤️❤️ you've all really helped pick me back up. I will hide the pregnancy ones and hope for a miracle. I'd be totally lost without you all and potentially crying in the bath with a bottle of wine! Instead I'm going to sit and work on my baby room rug! @rs2015 I started a 'rug pull kit' when we started TTC but have refused to finish it as it made me too sad as months dragged on. I'm going to finish it, you've inspired me to try to enjoy it again.

Lots of you are coming up the most exciting points in your cycles, I can't wait to see some BFPs! Xx

@MrsKin90 It's true, 90% get pregnant within 2 year unassisted, even more do with help. And help can be simple medical intervention (baby aspirin, progesterone, heparin, etc) not necessarily invasive procedures like IVF. 🙂 So you'll be fine! 😘
What a great idea to work on the rug, I'm sure it will fill you with warmth and comfort and it will send a clear message to the universe too! 😃

@eloiseislost bless you I hope you’re ok? Just breathe and take it a day at a time and test when you feel ready-your body will guide you ☺️
I’m sorry you feel this way and I really do understand-the hope of getting pregnant but the fear.

My husband is fairly up to date with my cycles but in a way I’d rather be two or three weeks late and test without him knowing if I thought I was pg. I think back to the little pack I did with baby bibs and the positive tests. It was such a joyous moment and now I feel scared.

Just think one day hopefully all of us will get our positive that stays around, and imagine the absolutely bloody awesome meet up we’d have. Lots of strong women on this thread, all helping each other and by god I read all your posts praying for you all you get your babies.

Sending love and strength to you all 💚

You message made me tear up @Oilyoilyoilgob 🥲 Looking forward to this meet up! 😄❤️❤️❤️

@eloiseislost sending a handhold and a big cuddle.

A meet up one day would be awesome. You’ve all been such a huge support, and I know personally I can say you’ve all given me strength and kindness and I cannot put into words what that has felt like.
Wishing everyone a peaceful nights sleep xx

@Oilyoilyoilgob It's really great that we have all found a place to feel safe and understood during this nerve racking and often heart breaking process! ❤️ Especially because we use an unconventional method of TTC, the isolation can feel even stronger but not here! 🙂

Still no AF, another blazing positive OPK this morning, RHR at 82! I think I know what's going on, I just know at this point. I had a chat about it with DH and we decided to wait another week before testing, if AF isn't here by then. I don't know if I'll hold off this long but let's see! 😆 For now, I feel peaceful in my denial. 🙈🙊🙉

@eloiseislost I have all my fingers crossed for you! And truly admire your restraint!!

@MrsKin90 I have started a pack of pregnancy vitamins 18 months ago and used it 3 times and never finished it. After my third miscarriage I buried it deep in my wardrobe and now got it back out again. I really feel your pain!! Big hug and trust that one day you will use them.

I am now 5 weeks and 6 days pregnant. My 6th week starts tomorrow and my scan is next Friday. Trying not to get my hopes up yet and don’t really feel excited yet. The odds are against me really.

I took 2 more tests today and now the pregnancy line is darker than the control line. So that seems a good sign.
I have already decided this is my last pregnancy no matter the outcome. This is my fifth pregnancy with one DC so far and all the stress and anxiety of TTC and MC is really getting to me. If this one doesn’t stick, I will count my blessings and know that I have tried.

@AdriannaP Thank you, I hope you have a appropriately long and healthy pregnancy! 🌈❤️
Those tests look good, especially for ICs! Very good sign indeed!!
I understand how you feel, after just 1 MC, even AF being late has left me feeling terrified. 😔 I can't begin to imagine what you've went through, I admire your strength and resilience. Praying this wee bean shares the same features! 🙏🏼

@eloiseislost thank you so much. I don’t feel strong at all! It’s been a truly heartbreaking journey and I so hope for a 🌈 for us both now!

Please keep us posted!

As this is definitely my last pregnancy I would be happy to send someone a few things I still have:
-unopened pack of Clearblue digital ovulation sticks (worth £25)
-opened pack of Clearblue sticks - they are all in packaging and can be used with the monitor in the unopened pack
-about 10 IC pregnancy tests
-unopened small syringes (1ml)

If anyone is interested, DM me and I pop it in the post.

@AdriannaP those lines do look amazing for ICs and have been progressing so I really hope this is your 🌈 sticky bean x

@AdriannaP those lines are amazing ❤️🥰 sending you lots of love and strength to get you through the next week! Really lovely of you to offer up your bits and pieces 🥰 hopefully someone takes you up on them as I think they might be lucky.... 😁

@eloiseislost I'm so completely overly excited for you. Of course you must do what's best for both of you but cannot wait for you to test 😂

I'm feeling really emotional today. Someone's going to have to come and pick me up from the floor if AF comes. I'll be the bundle in the corner clutching the wine.😬 Does anyone ever get that really really hopeful feeling and worry about how they're going to survive the disappointment of another period? It's almost worse than already having given up hope.