33yr ttc#2 - buddies needed!!!

[citrusfruit]

Ooooh jessy I see it and that seems a more trustworthy test than the ICs?!

Wow Kim, so you have spent the whole of your 20s being a mother, that's quite something. I'm sure 32 is not too late, I'm 30 and still before a lot of my friends here, lots of them are leaving it later. I have to say, I did conceive last time on holiday so we were also relaxed! I think it's all well and good if you have a holiday or something like that booked but it's hard to take the relaxed approach alongside the grind of daily life. Having to keep up every other day dtd is just too difficult I think.

Never been tested for anything like that but don't really think it is either of those. It feels linked to weak pelvic floors following my first birth as it's that kind of pressure and has only been since ds was born. I will call the docs today and get an appt. I'm sure they will just suggest the pill for the pain which will not be helpful!

Good luck to anyone testing today. CD4 here so through the worst!

 

[JessyG]

Least you are through the worst citrus! When do you O usually?

I cant see anything now its all dried so assuming it was just my eyes playing tricks on me or the test was too old to be reliable. Was gonna test again with SMU but not sure there is much point wasting a test.

My OH left again yesterday afternoon but hopefully back on thursday night which is better than last week.

 

[happycupcake]

Hopfl4 (are you Kim? Did you say this somewhere? Or is someone else Kim? Lol!), I got pregnant with my first at 17 too, had him at 18. We were ntnp, I had been told (for reasons I can't go into right now) that it could be difficult for me to get pregnant so naively I assumed it wouldn't happen or if it did it wouldn't happen for years. It's funny how you think when you are a teen, you take everyone's word as gospel much of the time I think. When I had my second at 29 I was told because I was breastfeeding I wouldn't ovulate so therefore wouldn't fall pregnant so we dtd on a few occasions and didn't think about contraception, our son was only 12 weeks when we found out we were expecting our daughter and I hadn't had a period in between so didn't know how far along I was, turns out I was about the same gestation as when we tested positive with our son. Second child we conceived on our third cycle. I can't remember how long we were ntnp with my first.
So are you and your husband high school sweethearts?

Citrus, I think reaching CD4 is when you start feeling good, af is almost ready to pack her bags and leave, and you know then it's only a matter of time to ov. Af is the most uninteresting part of the cycle, there isn't any looking at symptoms or anything to do, isn't anything to watch out for, you don't have to pee on anything... it's boring! And frustrating. And painful. But the positive of it is it's clearing the way for some fresh new baby making to start

Jessy I think I may see something on your test. I'm wondering if smu may be better for you? For some it is! But if you don't and there is a proper line forming, it should be a little clearer tomorrow

I tested with fmu and stuck another test in water to see if I would see the same faint lines on that too and I can't tell! My mistake was dipping my test then leaving it a few minutes while I washed my hands to dip the other in water so they didn't develop at the same time. Will do another with smu and water at the same time instead

 

[JessyG]

Oh cupcake a control is a good idea, you should be able to see if its dodgy test batch that way.

I will test tomorrow morning again and see but not feeling too hopeful.

Funny i was on photobucket and found a picture of my tests from when i found out i was pregnant with my DD. *sniff* seems like so long ago now.

 

[Daisies11]

Happycupcake/Kim, you're both right, I think being relaxed can help. Last time we found out I was pregnant the day after we got back from a weeks holiday. Bub was obviously in there the whole time we were away, but I do wonder if just being relaxed did the job and helped him to stick as my mind really wasn't focused on babies that month. I'm hoping to try and be a bit more chilled about it all this month as I have a tendency to be neurotic and impatient, both of which are probably not helpful in ttc. We'll see how that goes. Another reason for wanting to maybe hold off this month is because we're flying on holiday. I know lots of pregnant women fly all the time, but I just feel a bit unsure if it's so early on, and I'd hate to be overseas if something went wrong.

In saying all that, I can already feel myself abandoning this train of thought as I was thinking the same as happycupcake earlier that af is boring, and I'm waiting for her to clear off and wait for signs of ovulation and then symptom spot like a crazy lady!

I never know what I'm supposed to be looking for on tests so I'll not comment on any - I can only ever see them once they're mega obvious! I like looking and trying to see though!

 

[JessyG]

I am the same daisies, can never see the faint lines. I spent a good 20 mins twisting and turning mine this morning and then thought i am not gonna believe i am pregnant until i see a super obvious positive line anyway!


Been feeling very obvious period pains today booo! Think it may come in the next day or so. Sucks but its exactly the same cramps/pains i get before AF due so cant even put it down to pregnancy symptoms.

How is everyones monday going?

 

[happycupcake]

Jessy I had those pains the day I found out I was pregnant with my daughter, sometimes they are a sign too.
I think it's frustrating though at the same time, that so many things could be PMS/usual lead up to af or pregnancy symptoms.

I tested with my smu and water and I can't tell if there's any difference. I do see the faintest of faint lines on the top test which is with my smu, but I don't know if I'm seeing the same on the other test with water? Will post them, first unaltered, then tweaked

 

[JessyG]

Did you test again with SMU cupcake. I took apart my test from this morning and could def see the start of a pink line but am now convincing myself it was because the test was old (no idea how long its been in my drawer) and no expiration date on it. I took another at lunch time and BFN so i am at a loss. Will try again tomorrow. Horrendour lower back pain all weekend and feels like my internal organs are gonna fall out my ass....usual AF signs for me hahaha

 

[happycupcake]

Did you test again with SMU cupcake. I took apart my test from this morning and could def see the start of a pink line but am now convincing myself it was because the test was old (no idea how long its been in my drawer) and no expiration date on it. I took another at lunch time and BFN so i am at a loss. Will try again tomorrow. Horrendour lower back pain all weekend and feels like my internal organs are gonna fall out my ass....usual AF signs for me hahaha

I edited my post above yours to add the photos

I would buy a new test if you can't be sure if it's past its expiration date. Do you have photos?

 

[Hopfl4bbynbr4]

Jessy, I literally just lol'd! At that comment haha (so not in a rude way. Just the way you said it lol) but I'm going to screen shot what I see on my phone and post them for both of you Jessy and happycupcake (oh and yes I'm Kim lol) so you can see what I'm seeing on your tests.

 

[Hopfl4bbynbr4]

I edited it a little for you, Jessy. Can you see what I'm seeing? There's an obvious line but the quality of photobucket sucks. When I zoomed in all the way on my phone and turned the brightness all the way up there is a clear full pink line! I'm so excited to see what tomorrow's test will be for you!

 

[Hopfl4bbynbr4]

Happycupcake, I also edited yours a bit too. I can see a line on both the tests you did but the one without the water is darker on my end! I hope this is also the start of a bfp for you! I'm also excited to see what tomorrow's test will be for you as well! Wait... It uploaded Jessy's test lol hold on.... ��

 

[Hopfl4bbynbr4]

I hope this one is yours Happycupcake

It was lol! OK now to figure out how to delete pictures off photobucket... 😂

 

[citrusfruit]

Woah that's some great editing Kim! Defo lines on both jessy and cupcakes test from these pics! Excited for you guys too.

And also YES jessy about your insides falling out this is exactly me!!!! Such a hideous feeling! Normally o on day 19 or there abouts. Hate waiting for that's temp rise every day!

 

[Hopfl4bbynbr4]

I was going to take notes and reply so I don't forget what to say. But I don't have time right now lol but I know the feeling you're talking about, jessy. I'm 11 dpo today and since 9dpo I've been really crampy especially at night. Maybe it's something maybe it's not. I didn't test this morning but will again tomorrow morning. I'm not really hopeful for this month though. It's just a feeling I'm getting. I'll go back in a little while and actually respond to everyone. Thanks citrus. I'm learning this photobucket app. I wasn't sure if you ladies would be able to see it or not.

 

[annio84]

Looks like it's been busy on here while I've been at work.

Excited to see more tests tomorrow!

I'm 7dpo today and had pink cm this afternoon and an achey pain low down on the right. I'm going to try to hold out until Friday to test but can't promise I'll be that strong willed. Friday would have been my dad's birthday though so would have been a nice day for a bfp!

 

[JessyG]

Thanks Kim. I just wish i hadnt used that test cause it was soo old so its created a lot of doubt in my mind as to whether it was even genuine.

Only thing i can do i guess is test in the morning. I have a FRER so will use that and see whats the score.

 

[JessyG]

Oh Anni that would be nice to see a bfp on friday.

 

[ladders]

Cycle day 4 - it sucks*


Thought starting each day with what cycle day/dpo we are on might help us all keep track 😊*


Kim wow your little ones really came along when they wanted!! But hoping it's not age because I think I'm the oldest one here! Turn 34 in June and dh 37, definitely don't feel it though! When expecting dd I was classed as an "older mum" whilst all I was thinking was "am I old enough to look after a person!!" Lol. And I'm really sorry for your loss I definitely know how that feels and does terrify me slightly trying again.


So exciting to see peoples tests! I'm convinced we are having a least one Xmas Baby!!!


So my ovulation tests came today and says to start testing on day 8 so Friday. I'm counting down because I have the overwhelming urge to piss on a stick! Well that's how I read poas anyways 😂😂😂

Anni that could be implantation how exciting

 

[happycupcake]

Thank you, Kim! And it's good to know this is your name lol
I see what you are seeing, on Jessy's. I hope it progresses! I see too what you saw on mine, although it's slightly annoying these ICs clearly seem to give lines with any liquid put on them. I have seen millions of people getting barely there lines or blank tests on these particular tests up until af is due and then a line appears as if by magic so could be lucky. Af due Thursday or Friday so will see.
Someone said about spotting, sounds like IB to me