30-somethings TTC #1 Testing and Support Thread!

[LuckyD]

Hey everyone

kermitsmum - now that you have found us, don't feel that you have to leave! I am so sorry for your loss please feel free to stick around! And good luck for testing!!

Britt11 - ooh, the 1WW - that's the time I start to go crazy! Hope you are hanging in there ok x

parkgirl - good luck with the blanket!

bonjo - I am so, so sorry love I know how crappy it feels. Remember that the first day is the worst. Hope you can do something nice for yourself today xx thinking of you

Waiting4Baby - hmmm, that's weird. I would say that if you usually have regular cycles, this could be a good sign for you. Do you remember any other signs of O occuring - ewcm, cramps etc? - that would mean that you just missed the LH surge on the OPK? It is possible that you have just O'd late this cycle - but if that is not normal for you then I'm not sure why it would just happen out of the blue! Really hope it's a good sign!! Are you going to test again soon?

HCB - so sorry to hear that AF arrived that is rubbish and I hope you are ok xx I'm glad you are seeing the positive in what is a crappy situation - great that your body is getting back to normal. Thinking of you and good luck for next month

CD15 came and went without a positive OPK for me...hopefully today will be the day! My cycle last month showed that I only had an 11 day LP, so I hope it happens soon...don't want my LP getting any shorter!

Hope you are all doing ok xx and again, big huge hugs to those that got AF

 

[smurffette]

ANY Advice?? I'm only on CD8 but I've had a little bit of blood in my CM. Most sources say this happens right before ovulation but this seems really early- any thought?!
I'll be sure to get busy just in case I'm o-ing early. I decided not to try OPK this month and now I'm regretting it!

 

[LuckyD]

ANY Advice?? I'm only on CD8 but I've had a little bit of blood in my CM. Most sources say this happens right before ovulation but this seems really early- any thought?!
I'll be sure to get busy just in case I'm o-ing early. I decided not to try OPK this month and now I'm regretting it!

That is supposedly a very good sign of fertility, so I would get BDing for sure! Have you had any other O symptoms? Cramps? Ewcm?

How long are your cycles usually and when would you expect to O?

Sorry for all the questions!!

 

[nupu]

Hi everyone!
It's always good to read through the posts and catch up with everyone. LuckyD - I really hope you get that positive OPK soon. If you're anything like me, you tend to ov at different times each month!
Smurfette - I've heard the same as LuckyD. If you bleed that means you're extra fertile! Hope you're looking forward o lots of babydancing!!!
I caved today (although Iwish I hadn't!!) Had lots of symptoms yesterday - felt quite sick and mega humgery in the morning, hot flashes, bbs tender and felt really big in the tummy area. I know implntation happened on Friday at work (as you can see from my avatar, I've had plenty of practice at this bit - just can't follow through!)
Nothing today though but couldn't help testing at about 1.30pm with FRER and got faint BFP (only 8/9 dpo)
Becuase of lack of symptoms, I now think this is another failing bean. Kind of wish I hadn't known really. Never mind - onwards & upwards.
Good luck and sticky fairydust to everyone

 

[LuckyD]

Hi everyone!
It's always good to read through the posts and catch up with everyone. LuckyD - I really hope you get that positive OPK soon. If you're anything like me, you tend to ov at different times each month!
Smurfette - I've heard the same as LuckyD. If you bleed that means you're extra fertile! Hope you're looking forward o lots of babydancing!!!
I caved today (although Iwish I hadn't!!) Had lots of symptoms yesterday - felt quite sick and mega humgery in the morning, hot flashes, bbs tender and felt really big in the tummy area. I know implntation happened on Friday at work (as you can see from my avatar, I've had plenty of practice at this bit - just can't follow through!)
Nothing today though but couldn't help testing at about 1.30pm with FRER and got faint BFP (only 8/9 dpo)
Becuase of lack of symptoms, I now think this is another failing bean. Kind of wish I hadn't known really. Never mind - onwards & upwards.
Good luck and sticky fairydust to everyone

Hey nupu - thanks - the OPKs are slowly getting darker but not what you would call positive yet..although last month they never actually went positive...so I don't know...definitely something going on, I have had O cramps last night and today so must be round about now!

I can't imagine how hard this whole thing must be for you - I really really hope that this is a sticky bean for you. I guess you know your body pretty well by now, but my fingers are definitely crossed for you xx hope you are ok xx when would AF be due? Sending many hugs and positive thoughts your way

 

[hopesnddreams]

Hey Ladies,
I'm out for this month. The nasty got me late last nite, early this morning.

The birthday party went well. But had to leave after the 2nd so what are you waiting for comment
and why is it when you want something that is when you notice everyone else has it lol

Well, I guess I will be keeping that appt. with the new RE this Wednesday. But we'll have to try au natural thi month also since I have to go away for work this month and can't do all that great blood testing that goes with any method we chose.

I have fingers crossed for the rest of the month of May testers.
I wish you all

 

[LuckyD]

Hey Ladies,
I'm out for this month. The nasty got me late last nite, early this morning.

The birthday party went well. But had to leave after the 2nd so what are you waiting for comment
and why is it when you want something that is when you notice everyone else has it lol

Well, I guess I will be keeping that appt. with the new RE this Wednesday. But we'll have to try au natural thi month also since I have to go away for work this month and can't do all that great blood testing that goes with any method we chose.

I have fingers crossed for the rest of the month of May testers.
I wish you all

so sorry hopesnddreams hope you are doing ok. Don't you love the comments that people think are ok to make? That can't have helped. Be nice to yourself and good luck for your RE appointment xx big hugs

 

[bonjo808]

hopesndreams....I know how you feel. I'm seeing my inlaws this weekend and I know there will be a baby comment at some point!

 

[Waitng4Baby#1]

Just to let you know she finally arrived... 9 days late. But very relieved as I was starting to worry something was very wrong & was goin bankrupt with all of the POAS....

Did you get a smiley face today Lucky? What is the problem with a shorter luteal phase Ive not heard that one before.

 

[Waitng4Baby#1]

hopesndreams....I know how you feel. I'm seeing my inlaws this weekend and I know there will be a baby comment at some point!

I know, its horrible isnt it. Most of them have kids... why'd they do it??

 

[Hippietea]

25th May is day 28, but my cycle can be 26-34 days so I will see how it goes.

 

[lulu4279]

Can you add me for May 17th

 

[Jaimie2Eyes]

Aw Nupu - really hope this one sticks and that your BFPs get darker.

Wanting4 and Bonjo - SO sorry AF found you this cycle.

LuckyD - did you get your positive OPK yet? Hope so!

 

[Eliza12]

Well, I'm out - AF got me early this month! Maybe because she was late last month...

 

[hopesnddreams]

Thanks LuckyD - I'm dealing on and off - I am being good to myself - left work early and bought myself a huge brownie - just for me!!! I know people don't realize it so I try not to let it bother me too much
I'm hoping that the appt. on Wednesday goes well so I ave something to look forward too. Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Bonjo808- Thanks Hope your week-end goes well. It seems harder when it's family - cause it feels like they should just know - even though they really couldn't unless you tell them but then it feels like an explanation every month to everyone But good luck and may the force be with you

Wiating4 - I'm learning that not many people are aware that infertility is such a huge issue - I didn;t realize it until it was my issue- not many couples want to share it with others for one reason or another - but I'm glad I have you guys

 

[LuckyD]

Waiting4Baby, so sorry love that is horrible having to wait 9 days the getting AF after all. Glad that it has stopped you worrying though - that's no fun. Take care xx fingers crossed for next cycle

I haven't had a positive OPK yet - I am just using ICs, not the ClearBlue smileys - I might try them next month though. I'm not going to worry if it doesn't go completely positive, as that happened last month, and I definitely have other signs of O - but I am going to worry if they become positive in the next few days! The problem with having a short luteal phase is that it doesn't give enough time for implantation to successfully occur. Anything less than 10 days in considered a cause for concern. Yikes!

Hi Hippietea - did you want me to add that as a date for you?

lula4279 - your date has been added good luck

Hey Jaimie! How are you? You must be a few dpo now...x

Eliza - so sorry to hear that AF arrived and early too! I guess that's better than being late...but either way it's crappy. Hope you are ok best wishes and fingers crossed for next time

hopesnddreams - a brownie sounds like a great plan. Hope your appointment goes well - let us know

 

[Eliza12]

Thank you, LuckyD! I was a little sad, but it will be fun to try again next month!

 

[asteri]

Hi there, sorry I have been away for ages, AF is due on the 6th - two days, I caved and tested using FMU this morning and BFN......boooo! will have to be patient now I guess.

 

[wantingagirl]

oh dear Ejay thats not gud, I hate it when I cant win an argument lol.....
yummy man its too early for icecream only 11am!!

Titi it so frustrates me as every month I get cramps inbetween cycle. Tylenol is like paracetamol isnt it, I take that too.

Springflower thats great news and puts your mind at rest

Congrats to all BFP and sorry for arrivals of AF. I hope this is all our month!

Nupu your not out until she appears and Im hoping she doesnt!!

yay to the heartbeat here's hoping

Smurfette might be old blood from AF travelling down?

what are people thinking? Unless we say vocally we never want kids why would they say these things. Are they just being silly and not understand maybe we are actually trying. Sorry my rant over just frustrates me

 

[Springflower]

Hello Ladies

Wow two BFPs already!! Thats impressive!

AF arrived for me on Sunday, was a few days early and have to say I was pleased to see her! Sooner she arrivesd the sooner she's gone and OH and I can get down to business!!

Am going to try lots of PMA and also am giong to give softcups a go. Am a bit worried though, they look quite big! - Hope it's true what ppl say and you can't feel them once they are inside!

Good luck to all!