Newbie TTC - getting neg result but think might still be pg - am I deluded?!

[Dairylea]

Hello - I've been on other threads in the step-parenting bit (I have a dsd of 17 and dss of 10) which has been so hopeful. Hope you don't all mind that I've been reading threads here and am jumping in with a thread of my own! But would so appreciate your advice

I came off the pill at xmas but there was a lot of stress at the beginning of the year - money issues and his divorce (alcoholic ex - not fun) - so we've only really properly tried for the last couple of month or so.

Anyway - I feel like I might be pg but maybe am being hopeful. My UCL is so variable - from 28 to 35 but average is 31. I'm now on day 37 but with a hpt on Sunday and today both have come up negative. My boobs don't feel that different - a bit bigger maybe - I'm headachy and have had that metallic taste in my mouth, a bit tired and so on. No AF. Am I being impatient - should I wait a week or so to test?

Sorry - I know others have been trying for longer than me but I'm 35, my DH is 51 and so time is not really on our side....

Dairylea x

I meant helpful not hopeful! Freudian slip?!

No one answered this but just in case anyone is looking - I got AF today. Had a good cry this morning and just going to carry on TTC. Only way! Have to believe it will happen. V frustrating though that my cycles are obviously so irregular (makes this one 49 days) - so am going on the folic acid, zita west supplements and generally going to ttc a bit harder. Feel better for not drinking in last week so am going to try and keep that up too (despite wedding this weekend...not mine! but still - all that champagne...!).

Sending out general positive vibes to all those ttc. We will do it.
x

Aww hun, dw, just keep trying, and it will happen for you soon! Sometimes when we really want a baby, we delude ourselves, and think a negative pregnancy test is wrong. Good luck x

Aww, sorry to hear that. I missed your first thread.

Why don't you come over to our "frolickers" thread - we're a nice bunch and I'm a newbie to TTC too - on my second cycle.

I am taking Agnus Castus (Vitex) which apparently is very good at helping to regulate hormones, have a look at some of the stuff on the internet, it's quite promising.