33yr ttc#2 - buddies needed!!!

[ladders]

Oh cupcake im so so sorry it all happened again, I'm gutted for you and in awe of your strength!
What are the fsh tests?

Curious he he iv had a testing thread since 6dpo which has been massively uneventful until yesterday morning when something I couldn't really see was catching my eye. The pic shows where I am up to now, will test again tonight because really worried about progession. I only managed to get to the supermarket and they didn't have any frer but got some own brand early ones and clear blue digitals for in a few days if I get along ok

 

[happycupcake]

Such an obvious line, Ladders! Super pleased for you
Thank you I'm ok though. Have to figure out and put right what keeps going wrong, all trial and error at the moment. FSH tests, in a nutshell if there's a high level of FSH (the test reads positive, two lines) then this can indicate low egg reserve. You have to test on CD3 and CD4 and the test takes up to half an hour to read. It's the same as an OPK or HPT strip but detects a different hormone instead. So, I'm hoping it won't indicate any issues

 

[ricschick]

So sorry af came cupcake! Good luck with that test!!

Ladders your lines look great I'm so pleased for you! Xx

 

[happycupcake]

It probably sounds silly because I must have eggs to conceive which clearly we do, but I wondered if it could indicate the quality also. Because if there's a high level there then my body is struggling to produce a mature egg, so I'm wondering if that could mean I'm producing eggs which aren't mature enough and this is why they aren't sticking. Just another thing to check out and hopefully rule out, if this makes any sense

 

[curiousowl]

I definitely see that ladders! How many dpo?

 

[PG5K]

Hopefully you'll get some answers or your BFP soon cupcake.

I've tested today as I was really dizzy whilst cleaning my kitchen and I think it's a positive. It's faint but there, I've done two so far and they've both had a line. I'm now in the nervous stage waiting to see if it sticks or not!

 

[Alligator]

Yay ladders and PG5K!!! Hope your lines darken up!

 

[happycupcake]

PG have photos?

 

[ladders]

Cupcake I think i saw something like that online but sure you sent a sample back to them and they reported the result. Do you use wee for it? Make sure it's concentrated don't want to think you have bad results when you don't.

Curious I was 10dpo at the pic and took another one that's on my thread this morning at 11dpo. Just very very nervously waiting to get past Thurs when af technically due (although going by my last few cycles of lp of 10 days it could be thought that its due today)

Pg yes show us photos!

 

[happycupcake]

Ladders, I read differing information on these tests and yes they are urine strips. They are like OPKs - if the test line is as dark or darker than the control line then it's positive (which I don't want) and if it's lighter or there isn't a line then it's negative (which is a good thing). The reason you don't want it to be positive is because this indicates your body is making too much FSH in an attempt to produce a mature egg because you're struggling with making them with normal amounts of the hormone.
Too much FSH can account for failure to get pregnant and also recurrent miscarriages. So I think it could be an indicator eggs aren't fabulous quality/aren't as mature as they should be maybe, in my case, if it turns out positive.
I got it a little wrong above for these particular tests, you should use one on CD3 and the other a week later to confirm. You shouldn't use fmu because it can give the most concentrated levels of hormone which isn't a realistic view of what your levels actually are so they advise using them mid afternoon or lunchtime earliest.
I counted CD1 from when the spotting started as I don't usually have spotting first, but proper bleeding didn't start until around 1am so instead of using one today I will use one tomorrow as I think this will be more accurate. Between CD3-CD5 is acceptable anyway

 

[curiousowl]

I had a massive freak out this morning. My 18dpo line didn't come up as fast and wasn't as dark as the last couple days. But I did have to pee so so badly this morning so maybe it was diluted. And it's just ICs. And when I went to look at it after I dried my hair, 10 minutes later it was darker than all the rest. DH looked over my shoulder and asked me why I was freaking out. So I don't know what that means. Probably that I'm a crazy person who should stop peeing on things. I'm still going to get another FRER today, just for peace of mind.

 

[happycupcake]

I would hazard a guess you're a crazy person peeing on things
Completely understand your concerns but I reckon that is all they are, I don't think this indicates anything negative. You know what these tests are like, especially ICs. I know things always feel so uncertain in the beginning but most pregnancies are fine, and it also isn't unusual at this early stage for tests to vary in strength anyway so if the FRER comes back a little fainter, don't panic because it could be down to any number of things, most commonly the amount of dye in that particular test and the concentration of your urine. You're a knowledgeable person on the subject, you have given some excellent advice on here time and time again, so you know the reality is highly likely to be nothing to worry about. I know it's easy for me to say and I know you will probably worry anyway, so maybe buy a double pack use one as soon as you feel you have had a good hold and use the other in a couple of days to give the hCG a chance to increase

 

[PG5K]

Haha cupcake and Curious! You've both made me giggle - crazy people who pee on things is accurate for us all!

I did another test this morning and it's definitely positive so I told my OH.
I'm the same as you Ladders, I'm not due on till Thursday so I'm feeling nervous now till then. I feel like I'm constantly about to come on but I remember this feeling from last time too

 

[happycupcake]

PG I felt like this with our daughter

 

[sweet_18]

Same scenario. TTC #2. Have an adorable 2 yr old son. I can be your buddy

 

[curiousowl]

Thank you, thank you, thank you cupcake. That really eased my mind this morning. Early pregnancy, particularly after a loss is so fraught. It's so easy to think the worst at any moment.

Clearly, yup, I'm just a crazy lady peeing on sticks. This is after a 3 hour hold midday, light pee. Things are clearly fine! I crazily bought 2 2-packs since they were out of the 3-pack but I will probably return one.

 

[ricschick]

Congratulations pg5k!!!

Great line curious I think it's safe to say you can stop testing now! Xx

 

[ladders]

Hope that fsh test goes well cupcake that has to be the most nerve wracking one to do!

Oh my god curious that line!!!! It's a stunner!

Welcome to the thread sweet18 how long have you been ttc

 

[curiousowl]

Thanks guys! Yup, time to stop peeing on things, lol. I'll be waiting for my first appointment now at 7w.

 

[Alligator]

curious that line is SOLID!! YAY!