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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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Mummyme87 · 01/03/2023 12:39

Absolutely treat yourself @Babydustthisyear when AF comes I usually have a good cry, then treat myself with naughty food, then get back on it. Use it as a fresh start, make sure I’m on top of vitamins and have OPKs in ready for testing again!

just done an OPk. I mean I may aswel have dipped it in water 😂😂 I’ve drank so much, my urine is so diluted 😂😂😂

Babydustthisyear · 01/03/2023 12:41

@Mummyme87 that's a good shout some of my favourite treats this evening and get ready again.

😂 lol been there testing when I know rightly it's not accurate. Good luck for this cycle keep us updated xx🥰🥰🥰 xx

TunnocksTCake · 01/03/2023 12:56

@Babydustthisyear sorry to hear that! It's so cruel sometimes. I had the same with the lack of pms (and I have PMDD so it's usually severe!) so I am sure I had a chemical. Af has now arrived so at least it's not going to drag on/ won't need intervention.
Positive is I had my dd the month after a chemical so it could be next month 🤞🏻 (kidding myself maybe but I need hope!)

Amadeaa · 01/03/2023 15:43

Congrats to those with a BFP! I did a first response test today - two days before my period is due - and it was negative. Not sure when I ovulated, I don’t track it, but i usually have very regular cycles so I guess I’m out for November.

MilkyAndFluffy · 01/03/2023 18:47

@Floralsandsmiles i was thinking of starting testing from CD8 chick, I usually ovulate on CD15 so that should cover it even if I happen to ovulate early! I’ve perked up ready for another month. I have my fingers crossed for you and hope to not see you on the December thread xxxxxx

Floralsandsmiles · 01/03/2023 18:56

MilkyAndFluffy · 01/03/2023 18:47

@Floralsandsmiles i was thinking of starting testing from CD8 chick, I usually ovulate on CD15 so that should cover it even if I happen to ovulate early! I’ve perked up ready for another month. I have my fingers crossed for you and hope to not see you on the December thread xxxxxx

Good idea @MilkyAndFluffy ! Thank you! However, i will miss talking to you! I may well be joining you still..
Although I will say that I feel cramping, stretching of my uterus and sick today! I'm sure it's just wishful thinking, but I never feel anything in ovulation. Lol xxx

AlleycatMarie · 01/03/2023 19:33

@TunnocksTCake and @Babydustthisyear sorry to hear this update 😢. I’m now CD 4 and just ordered some more ovulation sticks ready to try all over again.

lottieb92 · 01/03/2023 20:48

Sorry to hear some are out for November - enjoy your AF treats and good luck for the next cycles.

I got my peak last night which I assume means ovulation today as I have been at this game for ages I can sense my ovulation, I get all the symptoms, cramps - CM - lower back pain.
so I woke up expecting the same - but instead I got nausea, cramps, dizziness and TMI a bad tummy 🤡

I am gutted - I don’t know if it’s to do with my new supplement for PCOS, I've never had an ovulation day like it. I could have picked up a tummy bug sure, but I haven’t been anywhere and everyone else in the house seems okay…

no chance of BD tonight, so fingers crossed yesterday was enough and perhaps tomorrow! 😔🤞🏻

NatGee · 01/03/2023 21:22

Congratulations ladies on your bfps, what an exciting time @Maxime34 @JJM13 @LuckyC27 @LotzW @Chellooo @SnookyPook @Bridgeth29 @TinyPuds @behappy1736 @Runnergirl1
I am so glad this thread was the lucky one for you and hope that you are now excitedly planning for your new babies' arrival 😁

I am so sorry for all the ones who either tested negative or AF arrived... Every time that happens to me, even though it is devastating, I try to be hopeful that I am another cycle closer to my bfp

Another reason why I've been awol. I've been on these forums for a while and stepping away for a bit can help me not to think as much about the struggles of ttc. Currently 11dpo and AF is due tomorrow. If it doesn't arrive, ill test

Reading back there were a few of you worried about how late your static smileys came or didn't come, in all honesty, I hated the clearblue tests. Not only are they expensive but they started failing, for me. You must use FMU with those but for most women, LH peaks in the afternoons. If your peak surges quickly, you will miss it if you just use the CB. I switched to the cheap ones you get on Amazon, literally £8 for a pack of 50 and I poas everyday at the same time (around 4pm) from CD10

If you're worried youre not ovulating, @Natty83 @Floralsandsmiles then try BBT. Outside of a blood test its the only way to confirm ovulation. I used the proov tests for a couple of months but they have awful reviews on amazon about always being negative. And they were, for me ha

@SaltedChoco how are you doing? Did you get your static in the end? I am glad to hear your appointment and test have gone well, outside of your high testosterone. The inositol you were given, is that meant to treat it?

@Fallulah any news from the gp practice re your complaint? They really are taking the mickey, but well done for making a fuss, they should know they wasted your time. Have you now redone your scan and day 3/21 bloods? How were they?

@Tophy124 how are you feeling? Do you know whether you will go for any hsg testing?

@Tinyclanger1 I am not on aspirin, no. Correct me if I am wrong but I thought that was recommended for women who've had multiple CPs? or diagnosed low progesterone? is it safe for women who are ttc and have no history of miscarriages to take?

@JJ2023 Hello, I remember you from the October thread. I didn't participate but watched it closely. hope you are doing well and hopefully now you will be in your TWW?

@Judethepud how did your fertility appointment go? @cdf how did your fertility tests go? Yes, the IVF waiting times are horrific. I am presuming you mean the ones via the NHS?

@JSP21 hello, the bleeding you had after your static smiley, did that turn out to be AF? Or better still, implantation bleed?

@NervousNoo youre hopefully on the otherside of your TWW! did you have fun on your girls night out?

@ExcitedandNervousC1 You must be on your TWW now, and certainly exhausted from all the SMEPing :) There is a SMEP thread on here with a few very lovely ladies who unfortunately, like me, have been at it for a while. Feel free to take a gander and gather up some pearls of (hopefully) wisdom

@Mushroo Did you stick to your to do list for this month of not testing obsessively? :D I don't see how you can't, its so easy to do and I think FRERs are now at an all time bargain on Amazon

Would love to have news from you ladies, @Betsy21 @Ncl31 @Dragonfly91 @Aquarius93 @NamelessNinja @mummytoemilia
@Cinnamon03 @2021lady @Beetr00t @AL1424 @lottieb92 @madeofcodes @ScrantonDunderMifflin @Gloopyhoop @seeyouinanotherlifewhenwearebothcats @Mumofone2 @Mrsrobinsonx @ThomasinaLivesHere @Nelliepledge @UnwieldyRhombus @Myperfectchaos @Haleybee822 @bbypinkluffie @Seasidegirll @jd90 @Peaceandloves

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NatGee · 01/03/2023 21:23

@lottieb92 some say ovulation pains and general malaise associated with it is a good sign 😥Dont know if it is true but so long as you are dtd, then you're covered :)

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NatGee · 01/03/2023 21:24

oh god ive just noticed how long my last post was. I am terribly sorry, but I had a lot to catch up on. Please dont read all of it ha, i got tired just from looking at it. Hope you are all having a pleasant Wednesday evening :)

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Myperfectchaos · 01/03/2023 21:38

@NatGee I think I may have got my bfp tonight at 8dpo. I currently have it up my sleeve waiting for the Man U game for the kids to go to bed 🤣 it’s faint…but defo there

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NatGee · 01/03/2023 21:47

@Myperfectchaos wow that is fantastic news, congratulations!! 💪🎊

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Fallulah · 01/03/2023 21:50

@NatGee Hey 👋 I’ve had a letter to say they will take up to 40 working days to investigate my complaint! In the meantime I’ve had my day 2 blood test and am
waiting for the scan appointment. OH has the number to call to book his sperm analysis so we need to do that.

I know what you mean about being on the thread making you think too much. I’ve started using the Clear Blue ovulation tests again from yesterday for the first time since 2021 and I’m sure it’s going to mess with my head!

UnwieldyRhombus · 01/03/2023 21:50

@Myperfectchaos Congratulations! That's a great line for 8DPO!

@NatGee Thanks for the tag. I got a positive test at 9DPO (I had a weird outburst of impatience!) but wanted to re-confirm when I missed my period. Now 2 days past expected period and showing nice strong lines on tests. Looks like this is happening!

Good luck to everyone, don't lose hope xxx

NatGee · 01/03/2023 21:56

@Fallulah that's right, and it doesnt seem like theyll get back to you any sooner. Fuming for you 😤Good job in getting the ball rolling. Do you know what kind of scan youll get? I had the internal one and felt better for it as she could see everything inside. Let us know how you get on?

@UnwieldyRhombus this fills me with so much joy! Congratulations!!!!

I honestly hope all the ladies I tagged come back with the same update :D

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Fallulah · 01/03/2023 22:00

@NatGee I’ve had loads of scans over the years because of the massive ovarian cysts I have the skill to be able to grow (🙄) and they’re always internal. Doesn’t phase me at all now and as you say, it’s nice to know they’ve had a proper look! I will definitely update with anything I find out.

Gloopyhoop · 01/03/2023 22:03

Hi! I'm sorry I didn't update!

I got my bfp! Started off verrrr faint on valentine's day then became more obvious from then on. I'm now 5w 2d 😁

lottieb92 · 01/03/2023 22:18

@NatGee thanks from the update, I am also on and off of these forums when times get tough!

they have answered so many questions for me so I always come back… and I also am of the mind that it’s just one month closer and that’s okay one day it’ll be us with a BFP in the comments🤍

ive had the cramps to accompany the sickness waves now - so perhaps it was just a powerful ovulation and I’m off to bed soon! Fingers crossed x

bbypinkluffie · 01/03/2023 22:19

@NatGee had some awful cramps and toilet trouble today, AF was due 5 days ago now, awfully sore breasts and nausea but two tests today, on at the GP and one at home (FRER) were both negative :( feeling really quite disappointed and poorly xx

ExcitedandNervousC1 · 01/03/2023 22:45

Hey @NatGee ! You're so good getting back to everyone!! Yes in the TWW and currently 5DPO so a while to go until testing at 11DPO. Just praying 🙏

Mrsrobinsonx · 01/03/2023 22:48

@NatGee I’ve not been on here much either since my chemical last cycle, now back in the tww so here’s hoping for good news 🤞🏻
congrats on all the bfp’s! X

seeyouinanotherlifewhenwearebothcats · 01/03/2023 22:51

@NatGee im going to test tomorrow. Not definite what dpo I am honestly 😁

mummytoemilia · 01/03/2023 22:54

I have not even seen a " positive " opk this month. They've just been fluctuating & then so close to positive but not... I'm guessing I'm having anovulation month. Gutted😫 we still BD all through my cycle though just incase 🤞🏼

Mushroo · 01/03/2023 23:13

@NatGee my last cycle ended up being really long, so I’m only CD10.

Im so far sticking to my resolution of being relaxed, but I’m fairly sure I’ll cave once I’m in the dreaded TWW 😂

good luck for your testing tomorrow!

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