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TTC November baby

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NatGee · 02/02/2023 16:34

I'm already out of the October 2023 window so if anyone is in the same boat, join along

CD2 of cycle 10 DC#1 let's go!

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ThomasinaLivesHere · 19/02/2023 18:30

Congratulations 🎉 @TinyPuds

SaltedChoco · 19/02/2023 18:49

Ooh I missed the post- congrats @TinyPuds so happy for you!!!

Floralsandsmiles · 19/02/2023 18:53

AlleycatMarie · 19/02/2023 17:26

@SaltedChoco i just saw your post and went to reply to say sorry, then saw your picture! That definitely means a fault with the test rather than game over! Have you tested again yet? I want to stop testing because the bloody flashing face is driving me nuts, but then I keep thinking ‘maybe just one more day’.

@AlleycatMarie I just did a post on the flashing smiley and how many days ladies had it before static.. it only goes to 9 doesn't it? Then what? You miss your static? Xxx

Floralsandsmiles · 19/02/2023 18:55

TinyPuds · 19/02/2023 15:36

Just catching up on chat over the past few days - the loveliest bunch of girls!! So much support ❤️ I was in a really dark place in Dec/Jan and exactly the same I just didn’t have anybody to talk to about this stuff and bottling it up made things so much worse. Glad you gals are all here 💜 would’ve helped me if I had a group like you to talk to! I had a big chat with my husband about it 3 weeks ago and it was a game changer. Felt SO much better!

@LuckyC27 exciting! Did you use a normal pregnancy test or an early detection one?

I tested again yesterday… and today 😂 yesterday my line was darker than Thursdays 🤩 and todays was a bit darker than yesterday. I’m roughly 10dpo today and it’s looking very similar to how it progressed at the same time in my cycle with my daughter (had an early positive with her - think I had a due stealer before my period was even due).

With my pregnancy in October that ended in miscarriage the lines took a while to progress, and were really thin which didn’t sit right with me (also I had zero symptoms for the whole 8 weeks, and an ongoing tummy ache 😣). Just had a gut feeling the whole time something wasn’t right, I never felt excited about it. Strange eh.

Fingers toes legs eyes crossed this one sticks!! Xx

Sorry about the yellow on the oldest test 🤮 hate it when it does that haha, so gross!

This is amazing @TinyPuds! Congratulations 🎊 xxx

Maxime34 · 19/02/2023 19:12

Amazing lines @TinyPuds so so exciting. I'm only 5dpo so long week ahead. I always find this the hardest part of the cycle by far... So many mixed feelings. Really praying this is the month but also trying to reign in the hope as I know it's so crushing when it doesn't work out. Fingers remained crossed and trying to stay as positive as possible!!

AlleycatMarie · 19/02/2023 19:33

@Floralsandsmiles the pack says that after 9 days of flashing you may wish to stop testing for the month. It assumes that either you haven’t ovulated that month or that the LH surge wasn’t high enough to register in the test. I have heard of people getting their static after 10 days though so I keep testing. The only thing I’m wondering is if I ovulated early this month, as I didn’t start testing until cd11 (but then I got two days of blanks before my flashes).
What day are you on?

Floralsandsmiles · 19/02/2023 19:45

AlleycatMarie · 19/02/2023 19:33

@Floralsandsmiles the pack says that after 9 days of flashing you may wish to stop testing for the month. It assumes that either you haven’t ovulated that month or that the LH surge wasn’t high enough to register in the test. I have heard of people getting their static after 10 days though so I keep testing. The only thing I’m wondering is if I ovulated early this month, as I didn’t start testing until cd11 (but then I got two days of blanks before my flashes).
What day are you on?

@AlleycatMarie I started it on CD10, thar day and CD11 was an empty circle. Then today and yesterday have been flashing smileys. So I've used it for 4 days so far.. I'm supposed to ovulate either tomorrow or Tuesday (according to the predicted). So hoping either of those days it will turn static! Xxx

Fallulah · 19/02/2023 19:51

@Floralsandsmiles I am almost sure I had 10 days of flashing before static the month I came off the pill. I ended up emailing Clearblue in the end to ask and they said I could keep going if I wanted to.

@SaltedChoco that symbol is definitely a fault with the stick, not game over!

OH has spoken to his GP and has to pick up a form to be referred for semen analysis. My period feels like it’s on the way (felt really anxious last night and have some cramps which are usually the signs) so I’ve booked a raft of blood tests online with the hospital for this coming week, so that I can get the day 1-4 test done when it does show up, and will cancel the tests I don’t need. It gets so booked up that’s the only way to do it! I also put in my complaint to the GP practice about how we’ve been left too long without a referral but of course nobody has replied yet.

Congratulations to all those with lines!

Floralsandsmiles · 19/02/2023 19:56

Fallulah · 19/02/2023 19:51

@Floralsandsmiles I am almost sure I had 10 days of flashing before static the month I came off the pill. I ended up emailing Clearblue in the end to ask and they said I could keep going if I wanted to.

@SaltedChoco that symbol is definitely a fault with the stick, not game over!

OH has spoken to his GP and has to pick up a form to be referred for semen analysis. My period feels like it’s on the way (felt really anxious last night and have some cramps which are usually the signs) so I’ve booked a raft of blood tests online with the hospital for this coming week, so that I can get the day 1-4 test done when it does show up, and will cancel the tests I don’t need. It gets so booked up that’s the only way to do it! I also put in my complaint to the GP practice about how we’ve been left too long without a referral but of course nobody has replied yet.

Congratulations to all those with lines!

Aww OK, thank you @Fallulah! Sorry you feel AF is coming, you aren't out until she is here! Xxx

Tophy124 · 19/02/2023 19:58

@AlleycatMarie sorry these tests are still giving you issues!! Please look into the clear blue ones i mentioned before, which only show a smile on the day you actually have a LH surge (rather than the pack that show statics and flashing). I found it much clearer! I had no luck with the ones the flash and go static as my testing kit kept breaking and never showed a static!! But I was tracking alongside with strips and DID ovulate that month.

I feel sad I can’t try this month and super scared for my HSG. Really worried I will get told my tubes are blocked. I already know I have a huge endometrioma on one ovary hindering things and endo!! So for all I know my insides are destroyed. So scared!! But will post an update.

Mummyme87 · 19/02/2023 20:05

Congratulations @TinyPuds

AF due tomorrow. Never been so excited 😆

Floralsandsmiles · 19/02/2023 20:09

Tophy124 · 19/02/2023 19:58

@AlleycatMarie sorry these tests are still giving you issues!! Please look into the clear blue ones i mentioned before, which only show a smile on the day you actually have a LH surge (rather than the pack that show statics and flashing). I found it much clearer! I had no luck with the ones the flash and go static as my testing kit kept breaking and never showed a static!! But I was tracking alongside with strips and DID ovulate that month.

I feel sad I can’t try this month and super scared for my HSG. Really worried I will get told my tubes are blocked. I already know I have a huge endometrioma on one ovary hindering things and endo!! So for all I know my insides are destroyed. So scared!! But will post an update.

@Tophy124 which ones only show you the smile on ovulation days? (Sorry to jump on this..)
Sorry to hear you are having issues! Xxx

Tophy124 · 19/02/2023 20:24

@Floralsandsmiles Im going to try and see which ones I ordered and post a pic!!

Tophy124 · 19/02/2023 20:26

These ones will only show either a circle or a static smiley!! No annoying flashing smiles to be seen.

TTC November baby
Floralsandsmiles · 19/02/2023 20:27

Tophy124 · 19/02/2023 20:24

@Floralsandsmiles Im going to try and see which ones I ordered and post a pic!!

OK, thank you @Tophy124 ! I just read up on the advanced ones I have and flashing smiley is when estrogen is detected in a surge as that's relating to fertile window and it goes to a static when there is a LH surge too. That's why it stays flashing as its searching for the LH peak too.. xxx

SaltedChoco · 19/02/2023 20:52

Did a new one and it’s flashing! It’s my 10th flashy day but I’ll keep going for a few more days. Next month I think I’ll test morning and evening too when it starts to flash in case I’ve missed it.

Floralsandsmiles · 19/02/2023 20:55

SaltedChoco · 19/02/2023 20:52

Did a new one and it’s flashing! It’s my 10th flashy day but I’ll keep going for a few more days. Next month I think I’ll test morning and evening too when it starts to flash in case I’ve missed it.

Yay @SaltedChoco excellent news! Xxx

AlleycatMarie · 19/02/2023 21:34

@Floralsandsmiles 🤞for your static!!
@Tophy124 i will definitely look into those tests for next month. I can understand how nervous you must be feeling about the hsg, but hopefully it will either give you answers or reassure you that things are clear. I don’t know loads about the procedure, but I know lots of people say the actual procedure wasn’t as bad as they expected. I’ve got my fertility appt next month and feel a mix of excitement and nerves. Do keep us updated, I’ll be thinking of you. Xx

seeyouinanotherlifewhenwearebothcats · 19/02/2023 23:28

Congratulations @TinyPuds wishing you a happy and healthy 9 months ❤

SnookyPook · 20/02/2023 00:24

@TinyPuds massive Congrats! So lovely to see! 🥰

No AF here yet but definitely feeling my usual signs. If she doesn't appear tomorrow then could be in with a shot but I'm quite certain she's en-route. Hey ho! Was feeling a bit maudlin earlier and DH response was "don't be sad. We can have lots more baby sex!" men sometimes don't quite get it do they?! At least work on the timing. . haha.

@Tophy124 sorry you're feeling sad and scared. Hopefully it will be worth it if it can give you some answers/clarity. We're all here for you to vent to as and when needed!

@SaltedChoco glad all is not over! Fingers crossed for your static asap!

Hope everyone else is ok. Apologies if I've missed key updates. Was trying to keep off here and keep busy in run up to AF! Hugs to everyone. Xx

SnookyPook · 20/02/2023 09:12

update

Finally caved and tested this morning... Slight shock here!

Baby dust to those still waiting/trying 😊

TTC November baby
Chellooo · 20/02/2023 09:39

@SnookyPook awww biggest congratulations x

Mummyme87 · 20/02/2023 09:47

Congratulations @SnookyPook

AF due here today. No sign of it yet. Would be bloody typical that the one time we had sex just before FW this cycle would have got me pregnant.

AlleycatMarie · 20/02/2023 10:51

Congratulations @SnookyPook !!!!

I’m now cd 15 and still got a flashing smiley. Took another frer just in case and there’s a line that is so, so faint I’m embarrassed to even post a picture, but here it is.

probably just an evap, right?

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SnookyPook · 20/02/2023 11:08

@AlleycatMarie I see it! No idea about evaps etc. Do you think there is a chance you ovulated early and missed it? Is it worth asking GP for a blood test for some clarity?! X