May 2025 TTC Support Thread #2!

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As suggested, because so many of us on the other thread, shall we have a little roll call?

congrats to all getting even the faintiest of lines.... I hope they all progress for you, fingers crossed for you all. I'm only 7DPO today so don't feel like there is much point testing and I don't feel anything at all... My BBT is still elevated though, above the coverline and its been like that since I ovulated. Answers on a postcard!

Probably can only hold out till Monday!! How about you? I have loads of cheapies and then a FRER for actual day of AF! Every month I say I'll wait but the desperation now is REAL! I have the doctors next Thursday to finally start investigations so I would love to know beforehand!

@Kayleaaagood luck! I’m trying to hold out until Thursday, we shall see if I’m strong enough!!

Joining from the other thread, and yay for lines already on this one!

Im only on CD5 so nothing much happening over here!

Hi all! Also joining from the other thread, so nice to see some lines and congrats to all with their bfps!
I’m in my first cycle TTC after losing my first baby at 16weeks in March. I was trying not to put much pressure on it as only had one period between and my body might still be recovering but had a big cry yesterday at 11dpo with bfn and just felt sad.
bfn this morning as well at 12dpo… af due on Monday, not feeling this will be my month but we move. Baby dust to all 🌞🤞🏻

@Ttcaftertfmr I'm so sorry about your loss. That must have been so hard at 16 weeks. Give yourself and your body time. I don't think we realise how long it takes us to recover from these things x

Thank you, it was hard and still very painful but just trying to look forward and want our little rainbow baby more than ever! but you’re totally right, I can imagine my body being like “girl we literally just did this, give me a break” and that’s how I’m trying to think about it rather than it just not happening! We’re on holiday during my next ovulation window so I’m going to try relax a bit and maybe even a couple of proseccos and just enjoy and chill! Xx

@Ttcaftertfmr you're dead right. Eat and drink all the things and enjoy yourself. I had an MMC in January with a D&C in February and since then my luteal phase has been shorter. I'm hoping things are settling down and regulating now. I'm the same as you though, just looking forward and trying to move on!

Oh no, I’m sorry to hear that! Sounds like you’re on the right track and glad to hear your body is getting back into rhythm!
hope you get your positive soon and we can both keep enjoying life a bit and looking forward!xx

Hi all! congrats to all the BFPs this month! This is technically Cycle #3 TTC #1. Joining after lurking for a bit, although I dont think I'll have much to add this go around. Just got a high fertility note on my OPK and DH is out of town for another week so I think I'm out this cycle unless I somehow wind up with the world's longest fertile window 😅. I'm sure I'll still be symptom spotting and trying to test during the TWW regardless.

Hi everyone, I’ve been lurking on this post since yesterday and the other thread! My DH and I are going to start TTC #1 next ovulation which will be in about 2 weeks! Learning so much on this thread! Good luck to you all and sending baby dust! X

Welcome to the mad house @PearOpal & @AMD93 😂

16 weeks...I can't even imagine 💔 really, so sorry x I feel like the negative tests every month just add to the grief? Such a hard journey x

Thank you ❤️ it’s a tough club to be in, but we move.
yes I also think the negative tests are just a form of torture at this point ha, so going to give up now until af comes and next month going to try and focus more on just enjoying and will hand all tests to my husband so I physically can’t test until period is late and save myself the anxiety (as much as I can!) really hoped it would happen quickly as I miss being pregnant so much but you’re totally right, the grief isn’t helped by negative tests and being hyper-focussed on them! Xx

well i am officially in my hour of need 🤣 for some reason decided to test this evening and its a stark negative
but you know when you look at something for so long it appears something could be there? That is me right now so would people please tell me theres nothing 😂😂

Welcome all ✨
I have this so far from OPKs but maybe not a peak? When would you test again? 🧐

I’m the worst person to ask as I’m that girl who always sees a like but I think I see a shadow

Bottom one looks like a peak to me!

@ThisZippyViewer I think I can maybe see something. Have taken it to photoshop to try and enhance.

Just catching up! Busy day at work - congrats to all with good news and hugs for those who need them this sunny evening. I bought some tests - some basic ones that just detect HCG at a level of 25 and then some first response ones that claim 10! It said they’d be delivered Wednesday next week and I’m due to test Thursday next week so I thought ‘perfect, they’ll be here right at the perfect moment’ - obviously they’ve arrived today…..

@ThisZippyViewer I can't see anything, sorry!

@Bas27 I agree with @Kayleaaa I think the bottom one is your peak. If you test later or tomorrow morning it'll probably adjust to say peak. Time to BD!

@FlyHighSky72 oh the temptation! I just have cheap easy@home ones. I'm gonna hold out testing for as long as I can 🙃

@Iris2024 🤣🤣 thank you!

@SureLook thank you!!!

@Bas27 is that an app? Any tips appreciated 🤣 xx

@Bas27deffinitely peak 😍🤞🏻🤞🏻

@Ec2808@Kayleaaa@SureLook thanks!
Does it decrease overnight then? Some people seem to have a much higher number… but I’m not really sure what it means 🤷🏻‍♀️

@ThisZippyVieweri used HDR toning to bring the lines out. You can do it manually by photoshop for iOS has some filter versions. I used the ones that I thought brought out the line the most. I can definitely see something although can’t guarantee that it’s not an indent or something! Keep testing!

@Bas27you might still get a higher number but for me personally once I hit over 1.something the next day is still high but lower so you will likely ovulate in the next 12-36 hours 🥰🤞🏻