TTC October baby 🍁🎃👻

[BiscuitLover3678]

Well here we are again, day 1 of new cycle. It’s been over a year now (I’d ducked out of these threads for ages). Finally going to start with some private investigations. But not for a few weeks.

Anyone got any fun ideas for this month?

@JD90 i’m sorry about what you have been through. Ttc is not easy. I am 14dpo so similar. I was feeling hopeful until my bfn yesterday. Just awaiting AF now

@B93 you aren't out until you're out though. I keep reminding myself every month that with my daughter I didn't even get a faint until almost a week after AF was due. It does just get so disheartening though. How long have you been ttc?

@JD90 sorry for what you have been through. Keep us posted on your FRER 🤞🏼

I am 14dpo today. BFN yesterday. Started spotting yesterday afternoon so expecting AF. I usually spot before AF but I have also bled in all previous pregnancy - including with my DD so it’s not anything to go by. Out of interest has anyone actually experienced implantation bleeding? Not thinking it is but apparently very few people actually experience this 🤷🏼‍♀️

@JD90 sorry my earlier post said error but then posted both 🙈

Been TTC a year in March. We actually conceived in April but ended in early miscarriage end of May beginning of June.

@JD90 I see the line clearly. I didn't know you got indents on those cheapy tests but i could be wrong. Sounds like you had a fainter line the day before which suggests progression. Keeping my fingers crossed for a clearer bfp for you tomorrow. I am sorry to hear about your ruptured ectopic, that must have been such a scary experience, I think it's so normal for you to be feeling all the feelings, I hope some early blood tests will alleviate a little anxiety for you.

@JD90 I can see that line really clearly! Congrats and wishing you a happy and healthy nine months 💐

I'm out for October, AF showed up today. Good luck to everyone still testing and waiting ❤️

@Natty83 ah that's poop, sorry to hear that. As Dory would say 'just keep swimming' 😪

@LuckyYou13 yeah the whole thing was a literal whirlwind, it all happened so quickly I didn't even start to process it until about 2 weeks post op! I'm now just so scared of it happening again and ending up losing the tube I have left. I did just stick all the cheapies together in time order and there does seem to be progression (though obviously I know post the ten minutes you aren't supposed to read a result). I couldn't get a FRER on way to work so stupidly wasted money on a CB but that also seemed to have a faint positive on it.

@B93 sorry to hear about your loss 😪 as for implantation bleeding, I don't actually know anyone who has had it, but you do see it spoken about an awful lot!

@JD90I couldn't find FRERs in any supermarkets or chemists at the weekend, just CBs everywhere! I ordered FRERs from Amazon but while I was waiting for them had two days of CBs which is frustrating as I'm not comparing like with like so can't see the progression. Yes I know I sound like a POAS addict....which I suppose I am at this point.
Did a digital for the first time this morning and it was really satisfying to see "Pregnant 1-2 weeks". I'm planning to take them weekly to hopefully see progression that way too.
POAS gives you a sense of control and knowledge, doesn't it?!

@JD90 looks like a definite positive to me! Keeping everything crossed that things go smoothly for you this time around!

@Natty83 sending you baby dust for November!

@B93 not had implantation bleeding myself but I had a friend who had two big bleeds in pregnancy, she thought it was AF and now has a lovely 6 year old, and she's a GP!

@Hankthehonk I've also become a massive POAS addict as well! Don't remember being like this in my first pregnancy but previous chemical pregnancy has definitely made me more anxious this time, and the knowledge that I'm that much older.
Are you still managing to run? I am still trying to keep going but my legs just immediately feel like they've got no strength at all, I can still keep going but very slow and less time. I'd like keep going if I can, only recently got my pelvic floor back to a state where it was feasible!

@Jealousofchiliheeler I'm glad it's not just me! I'm a bit more anxious because I have found out earlier this time so it feels more fragile I guess? I was over 5 weeks pregnant when I realised with DD and I didn't do much testing, just two on the day I found out and it was super clear.

I don't think I'll be running any more just because my boobs are SO sore when I do, park run on Saturday felt like a mistake (although I did manage it). I'm hoping to go to the gym a couple of times this week to do the bike instead just to keep my fitness up, as I've been working quite hard to improve it recently - but I have no idea where I'll find the energy for the gym after work and toddler dinnertime...
Good for you keeping going if you can! I'd love to go swimming but it's a bit of a hassle as there isn't a pool very near us. If the pregnancy progresses I'll make the effort though, last time around I couldn't swim with everything being shut in the pandemic, and I craved that feeling of weightlessness!

So ..... I've been really really patient not testing until today as I can have cycles anywhere from 28-34 days. Today I am CD30.
I know it is still very early and I have also tested positive for Covid yesterday 🙈 (still have to test due to work etc..) I'm not poorly with it, just a sore throat 🤞 this little bean sticks xx

PS ive got a little bit or reassurance for now as this is quite a strong line to say not FMU. I had literally been to the loo like 2hrs previous xx

Congratulations to all the others with BFPs ❤And still got my 🤞 for everyone else still waiting xx

Anyone else the same as me at the moment? Approx 9dpo, with AF due on Monday. Did a test yesterday which was BFN but wasn't really expecting anything anyway as it was so so early. Just waiting out this next week and will test on Tuesday morning if AF doesn't arrive on Monday!

@Soda123x that's a great line, congratulations! Hope you don't feel too rough with the Covid!

@Hankthehonk swimming is a good idea, I do actually have a pool nearby, but it's fitting it in time wise, I can only manage an hour in total to exercise, shower and dress before work. Maybe if I get further on though (still can't say when!) But running has the advantage of being free and I like being in the open air. Will keep at it for now, my boobs are getting sore too but so far if I strap them down it's ok! I might look at some pregnancy specific exercise programs too....

@winterbabyrose i started testing at 9dpo. Told myself everyday I wouldn’t test again til AF but still tested everyday. Did one yesterday morning at 11dpo and was negative. Tried another last night and got my BFP. Fingers crossed 🤞 for you

@winterbabyrose I am 9dpo today. Said I wouldn't test till AF due on Sunday but I did test yesterday and today (both BFN) and I've kind of accepted I will likely test every day now as I have loads of cheap tests in the cupboard 😂 I

I don't feel discouraged at all just yet though, I know it's so early and I didn't get a bfp in my last pregnancy till 15dpo (though that sadly ended in mmc in December). Staying positive and hope you are too. Fingers crossed for BFP for us both in a few days 🤞🏻

Congratulations @Soda123x ! Do you know how many dpo you are? Looks strong line 😍

@LuckyYou13 thank you. I'm not 100% sure as I think (from pains & EWCM etc) I may have O on 30th Jan but my clue app says 4th Feb (I have cycles 28-34 days). We DTD around both dates so could be anywhere around then lol. Making me 10-15 DPO. I think more likely to be nearer the 15 but, I don't do O sticks or temps as we was taking quote a relaxed approach. Hope that makes sense 🙈 xx

@Soda123x yes makes sense haha 😄 I have irregular cycle lengths too and it makes it so hard to really know where you're at! I had positive OPK 2 days after EWCM and then ov pain the morning after that so it's all suh a guessing game, but glad to hear these stories of BFPs to give me hope 😊

Urgh my god I am effing exhausted this afternoon I just want to go to bed. Probably because after I did a test at like 3.30am when I couldn't sleep I couldn't get back to sleep again 🤦🏻‍♀️ definitely feeling the POAS addiction over here too @Hankthehonk @Jealousofchiliheeler

@LuckyYou13 haha glad someone understands if I try explaining that to my husband he thinks I've gone crackers 😅
🤞 your BFP comes soon xx

Because I caught my ovulation in the middle of the day I though 8/9 dpo (not 100% sure which because app and tests were different) I'd do a test mid day and see what happens, nothing. I've never tested early so I'm not giving up hope yet. Period due Sunday.

@JD90 it is talked about an awful lot. I think for me it used to be that glimmer of hope. However I have always had irregular periods and can be really light or heavy. Lasting only a day or over a week. I don’t have a lot to go on 🙃

@Jealousofchiliheeler I thought I had a period when I was pregnant with my daughter. About a week later sore boobs and horrendous sickness made me test. Again with my miscarriage last year it was the sickness that made me test, which obviously didn’t end well. But I suppose AF/bleeding isn’t something I can go solely by 🤦🏼‍♀️

How's everyone holding up today? I have yet again been awake since 3am 😪 so really hoping for a peaceful morning school run with the teenager... never gonna happen as she is having her own struggles atm.
Couldn't find any FRER yesterday at all, but did another easy@home when I woke up and it is definitely more obvious with proper pink colour to it today (as with all tests looks much better in person) 🤞so hopefully things are going in the right direction this time...