**August 2020 Lucky Testers: 49 Testers - 16 BFPs**

[Kimmi82]

Hi everyone, just been catching up!!

@Alligator big hugs to you, its such a mind game. I've taken to completely leaving any testing now until AF is late, its really hard to resist the temptation tho!

I'm officially in the 2 week wait now, this time we just decided to do it loads as soon as I got my positive OPK, we did think about holding back and letting his supply build up then we've read since that lots of BD boosts his testosterone.....so who knows!!

Still hoping at 37 I'm still in with a chance....!

Wishing you all well lovelies xxxxxc

 

[Alligator]

Hi everyone, just been catching up!!

@Alligator big hugs to you, its such a mind game. I've taken to completely leaving any testing now until AF is late, its really hard to resist the temptation tho!

I'm officially in the 2 week wait now, this time we just decided to do it loads as soon as I got my positive OPK, we did think about holding back and letting his supply build up then we've read since that lots of BD boosts his testosterone.....so who knows!!

Still hoping at 37 I'm still in with a chance....!

Wishing you all well lovelies xxxxxc

It is such a mind game! Honestly, next cycle I'll buy some cheapies but that's all, no more early testing with FRER! I want to wait as well until around AF being due but I know myself well haha. Maybe I can try though! Perhaps hiding the tests from myself hehe.

Has anyone here had a later than 12dpo bfp on FRER? I keep reading (I know I just need to stop!) that some women have bfns until/around 12dpo and then a later bfp! I have had these faint lines but maybe they are just indents/evaps? Thoughts?

 

[amaibee]

Congratulations!!

I am 9dpo today and I have tests arriving anytime so I’ll do one today but not get my hopes up too much

Thank you!

 

[amaibee]

Thanks girl! I think I will try to relax about it for a day or two, and let him have some mental space to sort through his own thoughts. He tends to come around to things when he's had some time and space and I know I caught him on a rough moment/week. He is going golfing this week, and has a social distance visit with his friends so i hope that will calm him and clear his mind some to get him more relaxed and less stressed. It's really important to me and we always talked about 2 kids, so...I feel like for me it has to happen and I'll be crushed if he puts the brakes on it.

It's all just so hard isn't it. Take some time and regroup. Take care of you too! This messes with your mind! Xx

 

[Alligator]

I feel like the faint lines I had fade a day or so later. This 11dpo test was there yesterday and I don’t see it today! That is so strange.

 

[kksy9b]

@Bre1990 Could the bleeding/discharge be related to having the IUI done? Might not hurt to just make a quick call to your doctor to ask if bleeding afterwards is common/normal?

@Kimmi82 yay for being in the tww!! FX all the BD'ing has done the trick! I have lots of friends who have gotten pregnant at 35+ so I think you're in with a great chance!

@Alligator I still see both lines on those tests. I think your plan to stock up some different tests for your next cycle if the lines don't darken is a good one. FRERs have not been kind to you and it's not fair to yourself to go through the mind games that it's been playing on you

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AFM...well. We wound up not being able to have sex again today (O day). I know I've heard great things about preseed but for us, it's been a huge fail. Even with only using a little, DH just had zero sensation (has never had an issue before, even with other lubricants). I pitched it in the trash and will pick up the same one we used when we got pregnant with our youngest if we don't catch this month. It isn't a fertility one but is a water based and know I can get pregnant on it. Still in with a good chance since we DTD 2 days and 4 days before O but feeling less confident in the cycle than I was. But at least if we don't catch, I feel like I can point to a reason, or at least a contributing factor, and make changes for next cycle. I had said from the beginning that this cycle or next are my ideal times to get pregnant and so if not this month, hopefully next! Just really looking forward to being back in the TWW tomorrow!!

 

[Alligator]

@Bre1990 Could the bleeding/discharge be related to having the IUI done? Might not hurt to just make a quick call to your doctor to ask if bleeding afterwards is common/normal?

@Kimmi82 yay for being in the tww!! FX all the BD'ing has done the trick! I have lots of friends who have gotten pregnant at 35+ so I think you're in with a great chance!

@Alligator I still see both lines on those tests. I think your plan to stock up some different tests for your next cycle if the lines don't darken is a good one. FRERs have not been kind to you and it's not fair to yourself to go through the mind games that it's been playing on you

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AFM...well. We wound up not being able to have sex again today (O day). I know I've heard great things about preseed but for us, it's been a huge fail. Even with only using a little, DH just had zero sensation (has never had an issue before, even with other lubricants). I pitched it in the trash and will pick up the same one we used when we got pregnant with our youngest if we don't catch this month. It isn't a fertility one but is a water based and know I can get pregnant on it. Still in with a good chance since we DTD 2 days and 4 days before O but feeling less confident in the cycle than I was. But at least if we don't catch, I feel like I can point to a reason, or at least a contributing factor, and make changes for next cycle. I had said from the beginning that this cycle or next are my ideal times to get pregnant and so if not this month, hopefully next! Just really looking forward to being back in the TWW tomorrow!!

Thanks girl! I might see lines but in person I can’t see them? I just don’t know! Hate those tests, will definitely wait and only use cheapies if I must this next cycle. At least I know that those tests are more accurate for me as I haven’t had a false positive yet! Super letdown. I’m interested to see what my temp will do tomorrow. I’m CD26 tomorrow - AF should come Saturday I think.

 

[Deethehippy]

@Bre1990 Could the bleeding/discharge be related to having the IUI done? Might not hurt to just make a quick call to your doctor to ask if bleeding afterwards is common/normal?

@Kimmi82 yay for being in the tww!! FX all the BD'ing has done the trick! I have lots of friends who have gotten pregnant at 35+ so I think you're in with a great chance!

@Alligator I still see both lines on those tests. I think your plan to stock up some different tests for your next cycle if the lines don't darken is a good one. FRERs have not been kind to you and it's not fair to yourself to go through the mind games that it's been playing on you

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AFM...well. We wound up not being able to have sex again today (O day). I know I've heard great things about preseed but for us, it's been a huge fail. Even with only using a little, DH just had zero sensation (has never had an issue before, even with other lubricants). I pitched it in the trash and will pick up the same one we used when we got pregnant with our youngest if we don't catch this month. It isn't a fertility one but is a water based and know I can get pregnant on it. Still in with a good chance since we DTD 2 days and 4 days before O but feeling less confident in the cycle than I was. But at least if we don't catch, I feel like I can point to a reason, or at least a contributing factor, and make changes for next cycle. I had said from the beginning that this cycle or next are my ideal times to get pregnant and so if not this month, hopefully next! Just really looking forward to being back in the TWW tomorrow!!

Funny that you said that about the pre-seed because my OH had the same issue. We got through it but it wasn’t the same feeling for him. I’m also thinking of giving it a miss this time since whenever I have gotten pregnant in the past we have used no lubricant. I hope that you caught the egg...I read that 2 days before is the highest rate of conception but not sure if that’s true or not.

 

[Jft1]

@Alligator i feel for you, you've not had a good time at all. Frers are terrible these days, they've been cruel to you.

@Deethehippy @kksy9b i used preseed when I feel pregnant with ds, and I've used it the past couple of cycles, but I'm thinking of chucking it too. It's messy and I'm not convinced it does much.

Afm, 9dpo and my temperature plummeted. My Temps had been really high and then today it dropped to just above coverline. Bfn this morning of course. I know I need to wait and see if it increases tomorrow, but I feel so deflated

 

[Bevziibubble]

 

[salamander91]

I feel like the faint lines I had fade a day or so later. This 11dpo test was there yesterday and I don’t see it today! That is so strange.

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I've had this happen with frer. It really messes with your head. I'm so sorry

 

[Deethehippy]

@Alligator i feel for you, you've not had a good time at all. Frers are terrible these days, they've been cruel to you.

@Deethehippy @kksy9b i used preseed when I feel pregnant with ds, and I've used it the past couple of cycles, but I'm thinking of chucking it too. It's messy and I'm not convinced it does much.

Afm, 9dpo and my temperature plummeted. My Temps had been really high and then today it dropped to just above coverline. Bfn this morning of course. I know I need to wait and see if it increases tomorrow, but I feel so deflated

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Praying it’s some sort of implantation dip. I don’t trust temps, I’ve only done them for one cycle but I noticed that external factors like a hot day or leaving the bedroom windows all open and the room being colder really affected mine! I wouldn’t pin everything on the temps. And remember most women get a BFP from 10 DPO.

 

[doggylover]

@Bre1990 Could the bleeding/discharge be related to having the IUI done? Might not hurt to just make a quick call to your doctor to ask if bleeding afterwards is common/normal?

@Kimmi82 yay for being in the tww!! FX all the BD'ing has done the trick! I have lots of friends who have gotten pregnant at 35+ so I think you're in with a great chance!

@Alligator I still see both lines on those tests. I think your plan to stock up some different tests for your next cycle if the lines don't darken is a good one. FRERs have not been kind to you and it's not fair to yourself to go through the mind games that it's been playing on you

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AFM...well. We wound up not being able to have sex again today (O day). I know I've heard great things about preseed but for us, it's been a huge fail. Even with only using a little, DH just had zero sensation (has never had an issue before, even with other lubricants). I pitched it in the trash and will pick up the same one we used when we got pregnant with our youngest if we don't catch this month. It isn't a fertility one but is a water based and know I can get pregnant on it. Still in with a good chance since we DTD 2 days and 4 days before O but feeling less confident in the cycle than I was. But at least if we don't catch, I feel like I can point to a reason, or at least a contributing factor, and make changes for next cycle. I had said from the beginning that this cycle or next are my ideal times to get pregnant and so if not this month, hopefully next! Just really looking forward to being back in the TWW tomorrow!!

Gosh that’s weird isn’t it? It’s good though that you have another lube you can move to and be confident it can work for you. Shame you didn’t manage to Dtd yesterday, but fingers crossed you’ve done enough!

@Alligator i feel for you, you've not had a good time at all. Frers are terrible these days, they've been cruel to you.

@Deethehippy @kksy9b i used preseed when I feel pregnant with ds, and I've used it the past couple of cycles, but I'm thinking of chucking it too. It's messy and I'm not convinced it does much.

Afm, 9dpo and my temperature plummeted. My Temps had been really high and then today it dropped to just above coverline. Bfn this morning of course. I know I need to wait and see if it increases tomorrow, but I feel so deflated

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[Kimmi82]

It is such a mind game! Honestly, next cycle I'll buy some cheapies but that's all, no more early testing with FRER! I want to wait as well until around AF being due but I know myself well haha. Maybe I can try though! Perhaps hiding the tests from myself hehe.

I stopped buying them!

I have ONE clear blue digital in the draw which is for when I'm convinced that I am. I find that helps me and especially my mental health.

I have cramps today, and one sore nipple....anyone else get just one sore boob sometimes?!

 

[Lottielouf]

Hi ladies!

I did a IC today at 11dpo with Fmu and thought I could see a vvvvf line but couldn’t get it on camera for the life of me so I’ll just try again in a bit with a new test...

Still got sore boobs especially round the nipple area and For some reason today I can’t seem to eat I’m not mega hungry but I’ve not ate at all til now so I thought I’d better try and I’m sat forcing myself to eat strawberries but they’re just not going down! It’s making me feel a bit sicky!
hopefully that’s a good thing!xx

 

[Deethehippy]

Hi ladies!

I did a IC today at 11dpo with Fmu and thought I could see a vvvvf line but couldn’t get it on camera for the life of me so I’ll just try again in a bit with a new test...

Still got sore boobs especially round the nipple area and For some reason today I can’t seem to eat I’m not mega hungry but I’ve not ate at all til now so I thought I’d better try and I’m sat forcing myself to eat strawberries but they’re just not going down! It’s making me feel a bit sicky!
hopefully that’s a good thing!xx

Good luck..all sounds hopeful!

 

[KitteyKat2010]

Update for me: I took a test today (First Response) and got this "picture below"...it was after the time frame so who knows I am not looking to much into it, but those are definitely some dark lines for only being around 10 dpo...to be honest I don't feel pregnant nor do I feel AF coming soon. I'm just blah! I have heard these are horrible at giving you "evap" lines...but I guess we will see...I have "cheaper" HPT's coming today, so maybe I'll take one when I get home after work and see what that one says

 

[Kimmi82]

Update for me: I took a test today (First Response) and got this "picture below"...it was after the time frame so who knows I am not looking to much into it, but those are definitely some dark lines for only being around 10 dpo...to be honest I don't feel pregnant nor do I feel AF coming soon. I'm just blah! I have heard these are horrible at giving you "evap" lines...but I guess we will see...I have "cheaper" HPT's coming today, so maybe I'll take one when I get home after work and see what that one says View attachment 1085778

I see that for sure! Keep us updated!

 

[tdog]

Update for me: I took a test today (First Response) and got this "picture below"...it was after the time frame so who knows I am not looking to much into it, but those are definitely some dark lines for only being around 10 dpo...to be honest I don't feel pregnant nor do I feel AF coming soon. I'm just blah! I have heard these are horrible at giving you "evap" lines...but I guess we will see...I have "cheaper" HPT's coming today, so maybe I'll take one when I get home after work and see what that one says View attachment 1085778

That looks like a xx

 

[Bevziibubble]

Update for me: I took a test today (First Response) and got this "picture below"...it was after the time frame so who knows I am not looking to much into it, but those are definitely some dark lines for only being around 10 dpo...to be honest I don't feel pregnant nor do I feel AF coming soon. I'm just blah! I have heard these are horrible at giving you "evap" lines...but I guess we will see...I have "cheaper" HPT's coming today, so maybe I'll take one when I get home after work and see what that one says View attachment 1085778

That's a BFP!