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Thought I'd take the plunge and begin new thread to follow on from this one thread

All welcome.
x

Boots tests are CRAP

at 13DPO, I got such a faint line that I really couldn't decide if there was colour in it or not - ended up dismantling it and holding it up to the light - still no joy so tried a Clearblue - that worked !

Boots tests are CRAP

at 13DPO, I got such a faint line that I really couldn't decide if there was colour in it or not - ended up dismantling it and holding it up to the light - still no joy so tried a Clearblue - that worked !

I used a Boots test when I got my BFP with last pg but I was about 17 days post ov by my calculations. At 12 days I don't think they're much cop.

yellow fingers crossed this is your month! at the rummaging...
wasabi I hope you feel better soon. If you can't face eating anything else, try ice cream, that'll numb your throat as it goes down (and you really deserve a treat!)
jools speaking of treats, I second the idea that you should book yourself into a spa/weekend away/anything for the dd. You're bound to be emotional, but at least that way you can hopefully have a bit of distraction and at the very least some pampering!
pinky I was lying awake at 4AM and was trying to remember who had posted about low prog levels... I've been trying to read up on anti-nausea remedies, and found out about B6, which apparently also helps your body make progesterone. Apparently lots of us are deficient in it... it does say you need to be careful about overdosing, but it might be worth a go? (I'm taking an extra pill every AM and PM in addition to the prenatals... it's either that or the seabands, but something is making me feel a bit more human!)

oh, and yellow, I got a faint line on 17 DPO.
14 DPO was very much a blank one, and I used the "super sensitive" ones, albeit internet cheapy ones...

Just checking how everyone is .

Sorry to hear that you're feeling so grim wasabi and a quick virtual hug to iggy (very un-MN I know ). Yellow - I only used Boots to confirm a pregnancy that has already shown up on a more sensitive one, as they're so tricky to read.

I'm half way through my 6th week and so far eveything is OK. Saw the midwife and she's going to try and get me an early scan, so hopefully the scanning dept. (a law unto themselves) will agree.

I'm nauseous most of the day, mixed with being ravenous, so not a great combination (not that I'm complaining, symptoms for me are very welcome!)

thanks funtime

small amount of blood this morning... and mild AF type cramps...

xx

Thinking of you Iggy

Keep popping in here - we'll support you through this, whether it be an isolated bleed or something worse ((()))

Thinking practically, if this is going to be a worst case scenario, do you have heavy duty pads, some ibuprofen and paracetamol ?

Can you work from home or take some time off ? If not, I'd take a (dark) change of clothes with you - you probably won't need it but the reassurance would certainly help me.

Thanks Jools

I live 10 mins from work - my car is outside office, so will drive home if I need to.

Have pads - brought them in with me. Don't want to be here - but also don't want to have to tell them. So will just see how I do...

DH wanted me to stay at home - bt I thought I'd probably be better if I did some work for now.. am awful when am at home and allowed to wallow... x

I know what you mean about wallowing at home - I hope work provides some useful distraction x x x

Oh iggy - thinking of you.

For the first time ever I reached the point on Fertility friend where it says 'today you can do a test' and guess what - I was so busy thinking about this when I went to the loo this morning that I forgot to wee into the container I had ready! Tested my next wee (and drank nothing in between) but bfn (internet cheapie). So I guess AF is on way but later than usual. Temp was down a bit but still above cover line.

To tempt fate last night though I had a gin and tonic, soft cheese and raw ham - now I have to be pregnant if only so the gods can lugh at me while I worry I've done damage by such wanton behaviour.

iggy keep popping in to see us and let us know how you're doing - even if it's just for a virtual scream. We're all here for you. Let's hope it's an umbrella on a sunny day scenario - you've prepared for the worst, so it's not going to happen. Fingers crossed.

yellow it's not over til the fat lady sings! (And tomorrow morning, we'll be collectively chanting for you to Wee In The POT!)

oh iggy - this is so horrible for you. I don't really know what to say except that whole I obviously I hope it is just an isolated bleed, if it is the worst, a lot of us here have been through it and know what it feels like. So, to echo *jools, stay here and remember you're not alone. Also, if the bleeding gets any worse - or if you feel too emotional - DO go home. You wouldn't need to tell people why. Lots of love to you. xx

yellow - sorry missed your post. Despite your BFN, I'm so hoping for you...! What with the soft cheese, raw ham, gin combo, you just have to be...! xxx

iggy - if you need to go home I always find earache a good one. You can't see it but is very painful and no way can you work through it and it can quite feasibly last for a few days (just say dr gave you antibiotics). Even better - it can be recurring .

Hi queenie and broodzilla and everyone else who commented on Boots tests. The thing is - I don't feel pregnant. Boobs have stopped hurting, back feels like it does pre period (that is, I feel constipated but I;m not actually constipated), not a vein in sight on boobs and the incredible fatugue I felt last Thurs until Tues has now gone. Have woken up bunged up a few mornings in a row (probably getting a cold) but that is it. Must stop rummaging down there though - will give myself an infection.

Letter arrived for my fertility appt today - (the right letter, finally) - am going to go online and choose and book... scary. Do you think earlier in the day is better so no hanging around if they start running late?

thanks all - you are helping v. much x

yellow is good news about appt - I reckon earlier - less likely to be running late - and less time for you to worry during day. I also have fingers crossed for you that you are lucky this month

I seem to be saving up my being emotional time for the minute I get home in the evening... am ok at mo x

Iggy - my thoughts are with you at the moment, you must be going through hell. Just reading whats happening has made me want to cry for you. I so hope that this is just an isolated bleed and that you concieved later then you thought to explain the reasons behind the scan. I second what the others say and that is go home if it gets to much.

Yellow - it is not over yet not until af arrives and somtimes there is a temp dip about this time before it goes back up again if you are pg so hope is not lost. Just make sure you pee in the pot in the morning.

Funtime - i am halfway through my 5th week and am a bag of nerves at the moment. Am peeing for england and feeling sick intermitantly and then very hungry when no feeling sick. am very tired to sleeping like a log and having bery strange dreams. I did another test today i think thats about 20 in total and the hormone is still very strong. did it at 11.30 and came up straight away so hoping thats a good sign that hormones are doing what they should.
I know what you mean about being happy with symptoms they are all good signs.

Hi to anyone have missed.

Am trying to do the housework but getting distracted and coming on here. I am very very scared and nervous this week, i have a scan on the 17th april will be 7+3 and i just keep having images of them not being able to see anything its worrying me so much i just wish i knew that everything was going to be ok. Or at least fast forward to 12 weeks when all should be ok and i can relax alittle

don't cry for me ray - am doing enough of that for myself

a small part of me holds out hope that what you say is what is happening... but am being realistic - pretty much all of my symptoms have now gone, the Dr was worried - told me to not be surprised if I bled this week and that i would then know what was happening. I've been in touch with them and they say to go and see them straight away if the bleeding gets worse. Otherwise wait until Tues for the appointment.

don't know what I would do without you lot xx

Iggy - I'm so sorry to see that this has now happened. We are all thinking of you and sadly, many of us have been there and can empathise with what you're feeling. It's shite, there's no other word for it.

I think it would be a mistake to abandon all hope but having a get out plan for work probably isn't a bad idea if it all gets a bit much. I do understand the desire not to wallow though. .

Funtime and Ray - glad to see you're both checking in too. Glad you are both well.

Yellow - Pee in a Pot should be our new mantra! It isn't over yet lady.

Well I am feeling a bit better today although still can't talk properly due to swelling which for me is hell on earth!

On the upside yesterday when I was laying on the sofa feeling pathetic my first freelance commission came in which I said yes to despite it paying bugger all and me being ill - to do otherwise would be freelance suicide. I have just sent over my 1st piece of paid for copy as a freelancer - hooray!

wasabi I just want it to be over soon if is going to happen - is the not knowing and the waiting that is driving me mad. Thanks for hugs.

Iggy - am sending you over a truckload of Belgain chocs - treat them as medecine and take as many as you can.

I have more creamy cm today Someone please administer a virtual slap - am only 5DPO !

soooo - if no af by tomorrow (oh please let that be the case...) it'll be 14dpo - what test do you recommend I buy?

I'd personally go for a Clearblue digi - the only one I really trust !

I know First Response have a good reputation, but having had so many BFN's with them, they are a bad omen for me !!

Thanks jools - I hate the digital tests and the starkness of the way they say not pregnant - I prefer waiting for a line to develop, even if it is never there, because it is meant to develop the lack of line is less sudden that the actual words on the digital.

DH very sensibly said I should wait until Monday if no af. As if...

To cover all bases I have also booked my fertility appt at hospital - 9.15am on May 12th. Eeeek - that is soon.