1dpo crew

[CatLady93]

Hi everyone, is anyone else 1dpo?! Let's survive the TWW together if so 😀 DD is almost 2 and this is cycle #2 trying for baby #2!

Hey @Mary182! Welcome 🥰

@KT199 The nausea has been weird today! Definitely quite hard not to read into it 😂 I did a test this afternoon (hilarious at 7dpo and not after a long hold) which was obviously negative haha. But means nothing at this stage of course. I had a spare 10 mins and so many cheap tests I thought WHY NOT. I'll hold off now probably I think 🥴🤞🏼

How are you feeling?

@CatLady93 hahahah, I don’t think anyone gets a positive at 7DPO soo, I think you can just pretend it never happened 🤣 a moment of weakness we are all guilty of! Fingers crossed the nausea is a sign though!

I’m feeling okay, haven’t tested! Almost did after work, but forced myself to wee without any around 🤣 I didn’t want it to ruin my evening completely! I haven’t got any symptoms that are different to my usual pre-AF and with the temp drop I’m pretty convinced this won’t be the month but I’m just trying to distract myself with work and plans. I normally get quite a heavy feeling in my uterus/pelvis before AF arrives which hasn’t yet started but it is normally the day/night before with a few cramps, so either is gonna show without it, is gonna be another few days or it’s a positive sign! But don’t really wanna hold onto hope too much in all honesty 😂 it’s the hope that crushes you!

@KT199 Yeah truly it was a dopamine seeking exercise 🫠🫠😂😂

Well done for not testing!! If you're 12 dpo would AF be due tomorrow? Or Wednesday? Hopefully it doesn't show!! 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

@CatLady93 love that, hahaha! The perfect excuse!

Well, if I am 12 DPO AF would be due tomorrow.. if I’m 10 (as per FF and natural cycles) it’s due Friday! So I don’t think I’ll look into it being “late” until Sunday really. But will have to do the test Friday if no show as I wouldn’t want to drink without testing just incase!

I did, three hour hold and BFN. Not even a hint. I'm now fully in slump and thankful that I'm off tomorrow and Thursday. Might eat my advent calendar to make me feel better.

Obviously I made it worse when I found a thing saying there's like an 80% chance of getting an evening positive on 10DPO, and a 60% chance with FMU. So I had convinced myself that yes, that was the issue, it'd be positive tonight.

Sorry I'm not the most jolly ladies, I'm normally far more hopeful and happy, but something about this round has really gotten to me!

I'm definitely a burying myself in Blankets kinda girl right now. Glad I could take a few hours off.

So sorry!!! I think you do still have some time on your side though so fingers crossed in the next few days you see 2 lines 😟. I think HCG can rise at different levels for different pregnancies too, which is why some ladies see later lines and obviously implantation can be any point upto 12 DPO too and wouldn’t show until 14DPO. Still keeping my fingers crossed for you!

I completely get the feelings of sadness, they’re so valid and it’s okay to sit and process all them feelings too. Yes, eat that chocolate if you feel like it! You don’t need to apologise for your feelings girl, this journey is a rollercoaster of ups and downs, and of course there will be more downs when your not seeing the results you want.

Try relax this evening if you can and get cosy on the sofa, stick on a good film and feel and let out whatever you need.

Sending a big hug your way!!! Xxx

I do, I've read every Facebook, IVF group and mumsnet post about 5dpt negatives. So many saying they didn't get their line until day 6 or 7. Some even saying 8. I think I held on too tightly to day 5 after my previous two.

While this is my 6th round of treatment in total, I've faired quite well with it and managed all the steps reasonably well. This round seems to be the one that's broken me a bit. Which, to be honest, has been quite unexpected. Even before the BFN'S I was a bit of an emotional wreck. Little niggles like worrying the surgical management of the loss has caused some issues, or perhaps since the last was a loss, that I wouldn't manage a pregnancy again for an unknown reason. Which is all massive catasrophising on my end!!

My official test day for the clinic isn't until Monday, so I really should rein this spiral in until at LEAST Saturday. But here we are.

The chocolate helped. 🤣

Thank you so much, honestly I can't tell you how much I appreciate your support. This board really can be a wonderful place!

I've had a very good cathartic cry and I'm curled up with the cats. Ready to go to bed and enjoy my day off tomorrow with my little miracle! Appreciating and reciprocating the hugs! Xx

@FlakyAquaQuoter There we go then, that’s defo reassuring!! Hopefully today will be your day 🤞

Im also a catastrophic thinker, I had my follicles checked earlier this cycle on CD10 and he couldn’t find a dominant one and made a suggestion I wasn’t ovulating. THAT WAS IT, I spiralled.. convinced myself I was never able to have kids and my ovaries had prematurely stopped working at 30. I went back for a scan after my LH surge and he was able to confirm I had ovulated so the stress and upset was for nothing, but it’s just who I am!

Awh you don’t need to thank us, but this forum is lovely!!

Morning @CatLady93 @Junip2 how are you two getting on this morning?!

11-13 DPO for me, avoided the morning test again. After the drop in temp for the last two days I’m back up at a high temp. It’s the exact same as the highest temp I’ve recorded so far this cycle, so don’t think AF will show today now. Interested to see what happens tomorrow, below is how we’re looking!

Morning @KT199.

Oh gosh I can imagine that stress, you poor thing!
Glad I'm not alone in the self spiral at any hint of bad news.. I'm 30 too.
Your temp chart looks good!

Today is not my day, so I'm slowly getting used to the idea this just isn't going to happen this round.

Looking into how the hell I finance another round. And also considering a few days off to pull myself together. I'm off today and tomorrow anyway, but imagine going to work after a negative on Friday, or test day Monday, may well do me in.

I've worked throughout the entirety of all rounds previously, including the full IVF rounds where I've had a lot of eggs collected and therefore not been able to transfer due to OHSS. But maybe it's my time to take a day or so for a reset.

Planning a nice day out for me and DD today, and tomorrow she's at nursery so I may well just get back in bed!!!

@KT199 what the hell, such a stressful and inconsiderate thing to say to anyone, let alone someone ttc! I totally get the catastrophizing. How are you feeling this morning?

I am a bit meh tbh. I know it’s only my first cycle so really nothing to complain about at all. I think I’ll hold out testing until the weekend now as I can’t face the bfn.

@FlakyAquaQuoter so sorry you’ve had to go through so much, and are going through it! Obviously haven’t been through it myself, but have seen close ones go through and my gosh it seems soooo tough. I am still hopeful for you, even though I am sure you’re not feeling the same. So glad you’ve got a couple of days off! Hopefully today will give you some distraction with DD. Sending hugs xx

@FlakyAquaQuoter Bless you, the journey you're on is so tough. Thank god you've had a couple days off to just feel the feels and do some self care. Still time of course for the tests to do their thing but the hope stings doesn't it 😟

@KT199 That temp increase is rather exciting?! So do you think there's still a chance you might be 13 dpo? If so.. are you late?!! Tell me to not get excited 😂

My temp shot back up this morning which is a good sign. And tbh a big positive sign I've had is that my sex drive has stuck around after ovulation.. only time this has happened before is my first pregnancy and a suspected chemical a few months ago. So ngl I'm feeling quite hopeful. Hopefully it doesn't all come crashing down on me 🥲

Thank you ladies. It has been tough and I think it's all finally got to me! Still, I will regroup and try again as soon as I'm able to get some money behind me.

I think I'm mostly feeling that I'm out now. FRER are around 96% accurate at 6dpt. So there we are.

I've absolutely everything crossed for you all! I'll stick around for the hopeful positives!

The temp is very exciting @CatLady93, as is the sex drive!

Sorry you're feeling meh @Junip2. Remind me where you are in your cycle?

Honestly I’m trying not to look into it. I don’t think I would consider myself “late” until Sunday with the conflicting info on apps. So I’m just gonna ride out the next few days and try keep myself calm.

Looks like things are looking positive for you! ☺️☺️

I think if implantation is later though, the HCG could be taking longer to rise!! Keeping fingers crossed that’s the case 🤞

Thank you so much.
I was hoping you may be able to help me. I've been continuously testing with opk to no avail (still barely any line beyond test line). I've been taking my bbt for the past 4 days and it's starting to increase and I'm unsure if this just means I haven't ovulated as I'm cycle day 16 now or if it means I'll ovulate late? I'll keep testing opk and using the bbt but wondering if you've ever experienced anything like this? I'm quite worried I just don't ovulate that often. My opk today was 0.01 and it's just been getting lower. My temp yesterday dropped from 35.89 for two days before to 34.22 and then today it's 35.49. Just kind of at a loss and wonder what I should/ could even do. Thank you to everyone, you've all been so helpful and I only hope for the best for each of you in your journeys ⭐

Yeah I was FAR from impressed!! I’m okay, it feels a little confusing not knowing if I’m 11 or 13 DPO tbh. So just trying to ride out the next few days.

Have you had any symptoms? Xx

@FlakyAquaQuoter Sending love ❤️ Of course I hope it turns around for you, but I understand the reality and it's hard to ignore the trends of when positives generally show up post transfer isn't it 😔❤️

Thank you, will keep everyone posted. Could be absolute coincidence of course so we'll see 😊

@KT199 That makes total sense. It's good to remain calm when we can for sure. Easier said than done though isn't it 😭 Look forward to your updates though.. fingers tightly crossed!

Hey @Pawsome90 🥰 The only times I've experienced that is when I've ovulated later than usual, due to illness or something. Sometimes it's even 7-10 days late. It can be very normal to ovulate late if something else has been going on. I also tend to have one cycle a year where I don't ovulate at all, and that is apparently fairly normal too! So I wouldn't worry too much at this stage. I think do an OPK once a day, probably first thing in the morning, and just see how things progress. When this has happened to me I've tried to see it as an educational cycle to just see what's going on - takes the pressure off a bit. Can feel so frustrating though can't it!

@FlakyAquaQuoter I am 9dpo today, so still early days, but you know when you can just feel nothing is happening down there. I think that’s what depressing me a bit. Which day do your clinic tell you to test? Sorry if you already mentioned it.

@KT199 no symptoms that are out of the ordinary -usual sore boobs and feeling irritable. I’ve been symptom spotting like mad as well 😂

@CatLady93 how exciting!!!! I am really hopeful for you. Will you test today?

I really hope we get at least one BFP!!

@Junip2 Obviously don't want to get your hopes up but one thing I noticed when I got pregnant with DD was that I didn't have many usual PMS symptoms! So you never know ❤️

I'm 8dpo today, I think I might try and hold out testing you know.. see how I go!! The squinting at lines drives me mad!! With DD I'd got so bored of testing etc that I just didn't bother, so didn't test until 15dpo and convinced myself maybe I just didn't ovulate! But then clear blue went straight to 2-3 weeks and my FRER lit up like a Christmas tree 😂 So I might try and do the same this time.. just wait until I'm late. Then if I am, maybe let my partner read the test first or something so he gets that experience!

I feel like my strength is dwindling😂 I keep thinking how if I tested now the result would be fairly accurate.. as im 12 DPO in the morning.. feel like I may crack and pee on a stick this evening 🤣 going to try to not though

@KT199 So hard isn't it at that stage because you know the test will give you an answer.. the not knowing is sometimes better as hope exists there. SO HARD! Depends what sort of mindset you're in I suppose, if you're feeling strong and ready to see whatever the result is I say go for it!!

Ahhh thank you for the reassurance! Honestly I am not feeling hopeful at all, but let’s see what the weekend brings! That also sounds such a nice idea to let your partner experience it!

@KT199 I don’t know how you’re managed to not test so far 😂 but as @CatLady93 says, if you feel up to it whichever way it goes then why not!

I feel too hopeful 😂😂 I almost just want it to be a answer yes or no.. I feel like having my hopes up is gonna make it so much worse if AF arrives out of the blue !!