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June/July TTC Thread❤️ CONTINUED

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FarAwayBird · 08/07/2025 16:21

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DorsetGirl89 · 19/07/2025 06:07

@Taysonic I hope you're ok. Just wanted you to know I've been thinking of you for the last couple of days and I'm sure lots of people on here are too. I really hope you're healing and resting and have found some resolution after a terrible few months. Sending lots of love ❤️💫

Marvelftw · 19/07/2025 06:20

Hey everyone, am joining in as this is my first month TTC after a while. I fell pregnant before in March but unfortunately my partner and I received some sad news when we were a bit later on. Have just now felt up for trying again even though my periods returned a month ago. It’s been a whirlwind trying to get my head around taking vitamins and testing using strips again but am hoping that since I know what I’m doing more this time things will be a bit easier. Would love to have a spring/summer baby!

EmPeEf · 19/07/2025 06:26

DorsetGirl89 · 19/07/2025 05:55

I can see something! Have you got a FRER? I can see a shadow on top strip (I've just woken up and turned phone brightness on full to squint at it, so my eyes are a bit janky right now, I'll look at bottom strip again later 😆) 🤞🏻❤️

No, just easy@home and Wondfo strips. I don’t trust the dark pink FR tests after indents before 🙈 I dipped another E@H in water and there’s nothing there. My palms are sweaty because of its true, I’m too scared to tell my partner this month. He’s still so nervous about it even though he’s obviously trying with me. But I’m scared of frightening him.

I’ll test again after I’ve had another block of sleep because of course I will, I’m a test addict 😅 I think I can see a glow on an inverted version. God it’s so hard not trying to get hopes up.

How are you feeling this morning about everything?

DorsetGirl89 · 19/07/2025 06:28

Marvelftw · 19/07/2025 06:20

Hey everyone, am joining in as this is my first month TTC after a while. I fell pregnant before in March but unfortunately my partner and I received some sad news when we were a bit later on. Have just now felt up for trying again even though my periods returned a month ago. It’s been a whirlwind trying to get my head around taking vitamins and testing using strips again but am hoping that since I know what I’m doing more this time things will be a bit easier. Would love to have a spring/summer baby!

Welcome @Marvelftw

So sorry hear about your loss 😞 whirlwind is an accurate way to describe it, this thread is certainly that too! Where are you in your cycle at the moment? 💫

Marvelftw · 19/07/2025 06:32

@DorsetGirl89 Thank you for the welcome! 🙂 I’m also an ‘89 baby. Am currently on cycle day 11, my tests don’t usually start reaching peak until 14/15 so I’ve got a few more days of waiting.

DorsetGirl89 · 19/07/2025 06:54

Marvelftw · 19/07/2025 06:32

@DorsetGirl89 Thank you for the welcome! 🙂 I’m also an ‘89 baby. Am currently on cycle day 11, my tests don’t usually start reaching peak until 14/15 so I’ve got a few more days of waiting.

We just snuck in there in the 80's huh? 😎😆

Are you TTC your first? Here's hoping this is your cycle ❤️🤞🏻💫

Ec2808 · 19/07/2025 06:55

@EmPeEfthats negative sorry they always look like that 😕 try again in a couple of days

SureLook · 19/07/2025 07:01

@EmPeEf I think I remember a conversation on here about those tests giving an evap line from reflection on the strip. I can see something on the top photo but I can't see any colour. Is there colour in person?

@Marvelftw welcome and best of luck. Very sorry to hear about your loss also ❤️

DorsetGirl89 · 19/07/2025 07:03

EmPeEf · 19/07/2025 06:26

No, just easy@home and Wondfo strips. I don’t trust the dark pink FR tests after indents before 🙈 I dipped another E@H in water and there’s nothing there. My palms are sweaty because of its true, I’m too scared to tell my partner this month. He’s still so nervous about it even though he’s obviously trying with me. But I’m scared of frightening him.

I’ll test again after I’ve had another block of sleep because of course I will, I’m a test addict 😅 I think I can see a glow on an inverted version. God it’s so hard not trying to get hopes up.

How are you feeling this morning about everything?

Oh bless you, you're still early though right? I think we might be OV twins, so OV on 11th/12th so we're only 7/8DPO? If so, probably too early to test!

Saying that I'm a hypocrite coz I definitely did a cheapie this morning 😆 saving my FRER's though. To be fair I did my LH and PDG so thought why not get all the strips dipping 😆.

I think I got a positive Proov PDG test this morning! That potentially confirms ovulation so I'll keep testing for 4 days on those to see if my progesterone stays up. They're strange though because you're hoping to NOT see a second line, the second line means negative and a shadow appeared outside test window, so not entirely sure what that means having never used them before 🤔 I'm going for my progesterone blood test Monday (9/10DPO) so hopefully that'll be more accurate.

Really hoping this is a BFP for you! 🤞🏻❤️💫

Marvelftw · 19/07/2025 07:05

DorsetGirl89 · 19/07/2025 06:54

We just snuck in there in the 80's huh? 😎😆

Are you TTC your first? Here's hoping this is your cycle ❤️🤞🏻💫

Haha we did! 😎 I always joke with my friends that I lived in the 80’s and they always tell me I was barely there for it 😂 Yes I’m trying for my first :) How about you? And where are you at in your cycle?

@SureLook Thank you so much. Whereabouts are you cycle wise?

EmPeEf · 19/07/2025 07:12

DorsetGirl89 · 19/07/2025 07:03

Oh bless you, you're still early though right? I think we might be OV twins, so OV on 11th/12th so we're only 7/8DPO? If so, probably too early to test!

Saying that I'm a hypocrite coz I definitely did a cheapie this morning 😆 saving my FRER's though. To be fair I did my LH and PDG so thought why not get all the strips dipping 😆.

I think I got a positive Proov PDG test this morning! That potentially confirms ovulation so I'll keep testing for 4 days on those to see if my progesterone stays up. They're strange though because you're hoping to NOT see a second line, the second line means negative and a shadow appeared outside test window, so not entirely sure what that means having never used them before 🤔 I'm going for my progesterone blood test Monday (9/10DPO) so hopefully that'll be more accurate.

Really hoping this is a BFP for you! 🤞🏻❤️💫

That’s right, 7 or 8 days so super early. Only time will tell..as always 😅

@SureLook so faint it’s just a shadow 👍🏻

SureLook · 19/07/2025 07:44

@Marvelftw I'm waiting for AF to arrive after my second loss in a row in June. I'm hoping it will arrive soon. I got it back four weeks after my first loss so I'm hoping for similar this time. I already have a two and a half year old DD.

@EmPeEf oh fingers crossed! Will you test again tomorrow or another couple of days?

EmPeEf · 19/07/2025 07:52

SureLook · 19/07/2025 07:44

@Marvelftw I'm waiting for AF to arrive after my second loss in a row in June. I'm hoping it will arrive soon. I got it back four weeks after my first loss so I'm hoping for similar this time. I already have a two and a half year old DD.

@EmPeEf oh fingers crossed! Will you test again tomorrow or another couple of days?

I’m gonna try and hold off from testing as much as possible, I’m terrible for it. I’ve ordered an early digital that’s arriving Sunday.

Do Wondfo’s have evap/indent lines as well? This time I see something on that one (top) instead.

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Marvelftw · 19/07/2025 08:22

@SureLook Ah I’m so sorry, losses are so hard to deal with.

Taysonic · 19/07/2025 08:52

I've had a good read through everything. So much going on!

Congratulations to those with BFPs and where it looks as though progression is happening. Keeping fingers crossed for you at such an uncertain time and hoping you get the reassurance you're looking for.

Don't envy those in the TWW! Hoping the time passes quickly and you find out either way as soon as possible.

@DorsetGirl89 You are so inspiring strong and measured. You've been dealt a really tough hand, but your approach and apparent resilience in the face of such big challenges is so admirable.

@EmPeEf I know it's super tough, but I think you just need to give it some time. I know the desperation for an answer as soon as possible, but only time will tell on this one. Try to stay as relaxed as possible and hopefully in 48 hours, it will be clearer.

As for me... Tricky couple of days. Had two days of 7hr stints in the EPAU. Emotionally and physically exhausting.

They couldn't rule out ectopic, and with hcg levels stayed static after the little rise earlier in the week, we decided to go with an injection of methotrexate. I have a feeling it's more likely to be retained products than ectopic, but didn't want to take the chance and be wrong.

For anyone who hasn't had the displeasure of being in this situation (a club I wish no one had to join), methotrexate works by severely reducing your folate levels to prevent cell reproduction. It will essentially destroy anything that is growing, whether it's in or out of the uterus. The problem with that is that your folate levels are completely destroyed so need to avoid TTC for the next three months. There's a chance it can reduce egg quality too. Which isn't ideal given I'm not getting any younger.

I don't feel emotionally ready to start trying again. Need a break. I am definitely not ready to open myself up to the potential of another loss any time soon. Will probably hold off until next year now. Or see how I feel next year anyway.

YKM2829 · 19/07/2025 09:04

Bottom is this mornings.... Top is yesterday morning middle is yesterday evening.

I've had spotting since I did the first test.

I'm done

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Iris2024 · 19/07/2025 09:43

@DorsetGirl89 I can’t even imagine how you must be feeling and the pressure. You are so strong and sending all my love and baby magic that you get your BFP soon 🤍

@EmPeEf You’re so early, hopefully in 48 hours you see more. Fingers crossed for you lovely 🥰

@YKM2829 I can see all those lines and they have colour. How many DPO are you hun?

@Taysonic I’m sending you a hand hold and so much love ❤️

@Marvelftw Welcome to the group lovely. Everybody is so supportive and couldn’t do all this without them.

1DPO here, we managed to do -5 before ovulation , then -1 , ovulation day and this morning. All depends on the right egg now ❤️😢

Taysonic · 19/07/2025 10:02

YKM2829 · 19/07/2025 09:04

Bottom is this mornings.... Top is yesterday morning middle is yesterday evening.

I've had spotting since I did the first test.

I'm done

I don't know if this helps or not, but it's so difficult to know what's happening this early when hydration levels can fluctuate enough to make a difference. From the colour of the strip, it looks as though the top two strips were with stronger urine. That might be making a difference.

Hold on. Give it some time. I know how hard it is. Sending love.

YKM2829 · 19/07/2025 10:06

Taysonic · 19/07/2025 10:02

I don't know if this helps or not, but it's so difficult to know what's happening this early when hydration levels can fluctuate enough to make a difference. From the colour of the strip, it looks as though the top two strips were with stronger urine. That might be making a difference.

Hold on. Give it some time. I know how hard it is. Sending love.

You'd think that but actually no, those two where done after already going to toilet multiple times. This one was first thing this morning but hadn't drank anything yet. Oh well

DorsetGirl89 · 19/07/2025 10:15

Taysonic · 19/07/2025 08:52

I've had a good read through everything. So much going on!

Congratulations to those with BFPs and where it looks as though progression is happening. Keeping fingers crossed for you at such an uncertain time and hoping you get the reassurance you're looking for.

Don't envy those in the TWW! Hoping the time passes quickly and you find out either way as soon as possible.

@DorsetGirl89 You are so inspiring strong and measured. You've been dealt a really tough hand, but your approach and apparent resilience in the face of such big challenges is so admirable.

@EmPeEf I know it's super tough, but I think you just need to give it some time. I know the desperation for an answer as soon as possible, but only time will tell on this one. Try to stay as relaxed as possible and hopefully in 48 hours, it will be clearer.

As for me... Tricky couple of days. Had two days of 7hr stints in the EPAU. Emotionally and physically exhausting.

They couldn't rule out ectopic, and with hcg levels stayed static after the little rise earlier in the week, we decided to go with an injection of methotrexate. I have a feeling it's more likely to be retained products than ectopic, but didn't want to take the chance and be wrong.

For anyone who hasn't had the displeasure of being in this situation (a club I wish no one had to join), methotrexate works by severely reducing your folate levels to prevent cell reproduction. It will essentially destroy anything that is growing, whether it's in or out of the uterus. The problem with that is that your folate levels are completely destroyed so need to avoid TTC for the next three months. There's a chance it can reduce egg quality too. Which isn't ideal given I'm not getting any younger.

I don't feel emotionally ready to start trying again. Need a break. I am definitely not ready to open myself up to the potential of another loss any time soon. Will probably hold off until next year now. Or see how I feel next year anyway.

Sending you an enormous hug @Taysonic I'm so sorry you've gone through this. Thank you for your kind words, I also think you're incredibly strong and resilient. I hope the process from here isn't too challenging🙏🏻 I had the same many years ago from retained tissue, I didn't know for a long time, but things returned to normal quite soon after it was resolved. Thank you for updating us ❤️

DorsetGirl89 · 19/07/2025 10:20

YKM2829 · 19/07/2025 09:04

Bottom is this mornings.... Top is yesterday morning middle is yesterday evening.

I've had spotting since I did the first test.

I'm done

How many DPO are you? I hope you're ok. I know you're probably protecting yourself by thinking the worst, but you don't know that yet. Is the spotting red? I had a chemical last month after 2 very faint lines, so I understand the sadness not seeing that line on day 3 😞 sending you a hug, and hoping this is positive outcome. There is still a line, so could just be test variation, HCG fluctuations, hydration. ❤️🤞🏻

DorsetGirl89 · 19/07/2025 10:26

Kerrylf · 18/07/2025 18:03

@DorsetGirl89it has colour too. But I did get a really blue evap line last month on these same tests, I just thought I'd use it up! I will obsessively test now until AF is due 😂

Morning @Kerrylf have you tested yet today? Really hoping that wasn't an evap yesterday, it seems so unlikely in the timeframe with colour😬🤞🏻

Kerrylf · 19/07/2025 11:45

Morning, @DorsetGirl89i have indeed. I used the last of the clearblue ultra early and the first response one. Clearblue has the same line as yesterday but it appeared around 6 mins ago think it's an evap line and the first response was definitely negative 😔 I am probably 9dpo today and got my last positive around this time that ended in loss, so not holding out hope for this cycle.

How are you feeling today?x

DorsetGirl89 · 19/07/2025 12:02

Just got pink tinged CM at 7DPO, had a distinct pulling/twinges feeling early this morning, so I'm hoping implantation 🫣. Last month with my chemical it was brown spotting/CM only before faint positive. It was extremely light pink. Eek. Trying to not get my hopes up, but I have so many of the same symptoms and apart from last cycle, I never ever get spotting. Need to stay busy now!! 🤞🏻

DorsetGirl89 · 19/07/2025 12:11

Kerrylf · 19/07/2025 11:45

Morning, @DorsetGirl89i have indeed. I used the last of the clearblue ultra early and the first response one. Clearblue has the same line as yesterday but it appeared around 6 mins ago think it's an evap line and the first response was definitely negative 😔 I am probably 9dpo today and got my last positive around this time that ended in loss, so not holding out hope for this cycle.

How are you feeling today?x

Ok, still early, so don't worry too much. Cycle to cycle is different, implantation could happen on different days etc. Last cycle I didn't get first vvfl until 10DPO, then another at 11DPO until neg at 12DPO. Some people on here last cycle thought mine were evaps, but my Dr looked at them and said no, they were faint positives, combined with all my obvious symptoms and spotting, so I think it's very unlikely to get 2 evaps in a row with colour? I think us early testers really put ourselves through a rollercoaster, but I'd rather know than not, so I get it.

I'm ok, I had pulls/twinges early hours this morning and just had a slight pink discharge (7DPO) so obviously I'm getting my hopes up despite trying not to 🫣 I'm gonna try not do a first response until Monday (9DPO, maybe 10DPO, still hard to pinpoint) I'm going for blood tests that day and they're going to check for pregnancy as well as progesterone, so that'll be definitive this cycle, in case the same happens and I'm left wondering if it's evaps.

I really think you should stay hopeful, keeping everything crossed for you 🤞🏻❤️