2023 TTC 35+ Part 6

[VixFromThe6ix]

New thread as the other one ran out of space

@worldwidetravel2017 hope you are feeling ok following your scan and you get some good results. I agree, they're not very nice are they.

I hope counselling brings you some help, I've definitely found it useful in the past so fingers crossed you feel like you make some progress with it.

That's good to know about not getting a BFP until 15DPO. Never out until AF arrives so we will see what the next few days bring x

@SnookyPook that's really re assuring to know thank you. Hope you are feeling ok today xx

Just done a tesco own brand test and there is only a line if you hold a flash behind the test and that definitely doesn't count lol. Taking the pressure off now and not going to test until the weekend, providing AF doesn't arrive tomorrow as planned.

@CurlyWurly1991 yay to ovulating!!!! Hope your TWW doesn't drag and you have wonderful news by the end 🤞🏻

@H0pefull oh how frustrating!! So sorry to hear. Indents usually shouldn't have colour and they come on after the 5min mark. I hope maybe your wee was diluted today and you see something on the next test. Will you test again today??

@Khanga27 hope the big doesn't linger around too long!! When do you plan to test??

@worldwidetravel2017 it's definitely more common when you're older and when you do IUI which we have both it still a bit bittersweet. Now we just need to keep positive everything goes well with this one.
Counseling sounds like a great idea as it does sound you're going through a lot. Would be great to get some advice on how to deal with it all.

Sorry just read your update. Maybe it's good to let it simmer for a couple days. But if there is another line that's a good sign hopefully!!!

@H0pefull Tesco tests are 25hcg so I wouldn't expect a line at 11dpo

I did Tesco own this morning as 11 DPO and BFN, I've been feeling nauseous for 3 days and had a pinching sensation on my right hand side yesterday. I don't think we're out till the red witch appears!!!

@Gingerblueeyes very true. When is AF due for you x

@H0pefull Saturday! I'm normally like clockwork too!
I ordered some sensitive 10 miu tests to arrive tomorrow, i just couldn't help myself!!

@Gingerblueeyes sounds like we are similar :) What sensitive tests did you order? Asking for a friend obviously, definitely not myself lol

We used numark very early ones - they were reliable

I bought some from Tesco last night that are 25miu, so ordered some easy@home on Amazon today that should be arriving tomorrow and they're 10 miu.

although i do still have on left... do I try it tonight or wait till tomorrow morning?! I've seen some ladies on here saying they get a clearer line in the evening!

@Gingerblueeyes I have heard that a lot about getting a clearer line in the evening. I know early testing isn't advised but I say go for it lol, it's worth a try especially if you have more tests arriving tomorrow anyway

@H0pefull I've tested the last few days even though I'm only 11 dpo today! I should have just pee'd on money!!!

Might give the last oner I have a go this evening though LOL

@Gingerblueeyes fingers crossed for you!! Let us know how you get on x

@VixFromThe6ix thanks. Weirdly food has helped with sickness, just hope I'm.okay by Weekend. So I need to test by 1st november (would be 14 dpo or thereabouts), as I go away somewhere with a hot tub and sauna next weekend and don't want to risk using if possibility I'm positive. But otherwise I'd probably wait for AF tbh

I started catching up then we are 2 more pages in so will catch up later. 8dpo today, not an early tester normally but had a feeling. Negative though, not even a hint of a line. Not much chance this month, didn't manage to DTD much at the right time. Just nice to post somewhere i can be understood as friends not aware we are trying

@worldwidetravel2017 Sorry about the unpleasant scan. Hopefully you won't have to wait too long for the results and hopefully they will all be clear of any issues.
Counselling sounds like it will be very helpful.

@Pineappleapple 8dpo would be very early for a BFP. Typically they say at the earliest to test at 10dpo. As on average implantation happens around 8dpo and then it takes 2 days for the hcg to build up enough even for sensitive tests.

@Khanga27 hopefully feeling sick is a good sign. When I had morning sickness nibbling on biscuits definitely helped.

@Gingerblueeyes normally they say to test with first morning pee as you have held the pee the longest in your bladder.

Having quite a bit if cm today. Which is fairly unusual for me. Not sure if it's EWCM as I have been out and about for work. But I have a feeling it might be. Last cycle I only got ewcm on the day of my ovulation. I think I might O early this cycle. Only CD9.
I have the gym tonight but going to see about maybe getting some BD in just in case. If my husband is up yo it. My opks are still light though

Fingers crossed for you @Gingerblueeyes
In the words of Nike… x

Good to have his sperm there waiting 4 the egg b4 lines get darker :)

Thank you
Sending all the luck your way

@worldwidetravel2017 That's true. Would be good to have sperm sitting there in case I ovulate in the next 5 days.

Exactly
I want that to be our approach 4 nov too

Its just ugh that ovulation can vary so much

Aug and Oct ovulation were v different - probably due 2 Sept early miscarriage but yeah

@FigandHoney i agree, probably the simplest TTC advice that works for me when I’m fed up of all the sticks and testing etc is just… dtd when there is EWCM. Not pregnant yet though!!
hoping I’m at 1dpo and have a temp rise but wonder if I should try and talk DH into another dtd later… we are just so tired 😆

Full force AF arrived this morning, onto cycle 16💔
Have emailed Amazon to complain about the Wondfo tests so will see if I get I reply.
We are due to get married in 2025, but have begun to talk about cancelling & using the money to go private due to NHS wait lists as we can’t fund both at the same time. it can always be worse and it’s not a big deal in the grand scheme of things, just feeling defeated this morning x

@H0pefull oh goodness I’m so sorry to hear that xx how cruel this TTC business can be.
I suppose when weighing up the wedding vs the IVF… consider how you would feel several years down the line about what you prioritised. Everyone is different. We had a very small wedding with just witnesses and it didn’t cost much, it was still very romantic and special for us. I completely understand wanting to push ahead with assisted conception, have you already been referred for investigations on the NHS? I know you have been trying some time now. Take care x