CD1, cycle 2. anyone else want to help me pass the time?

[Jaybean]

And frenchie35, my chart was all over the place to start with, and made me think I couldn't be pregnant, so I wouldn't worry hun. Easier said than done, I know. But it looks good to me xx

 

[frenchie35]

Unfortunately I was up from 2-5am with my toddler, so no accurate reading for my temp this morning. I'm going to try and be a big girl and not test until tomorrow morning!

 

[Amyface]

I took a first response test today and I'm not quite sure. To look at, there was no line, but when you know you're searching for the faintest line in the world you have a good look! When I turned it just to the right angle, I THINK I could see a very faint line. It's not a test I've used before so I don't know where the line is, but every time I found it it was in the same place. Written it off as a negative for now in case my brain is playing tricks on me. Going to hold off now until Sunday morning.

 

[bdb84]

Amyface- how many dpo are you?

AFM- another stinkin' evap within 15 minutes on a FRER. I'm to the point to where, if I'm not actually pregnant, I will no longer be buying these expensive tests, as I've had 4 pinkish evaps on them since yesterday. One within an hour, and 3 in less than 20 minutes.

I've always heard it touted that these tests do not get evaps, or if they do, it's after they have been sitting overnight (happened to me last cycle. Blah.

Tomorrow will have been 48 hours since I started testing, so if I am pregnant, then my hcg levels should have doubled. Maybe I'll get my true answer tomorrow. I'm hopeful, but I still need to remain cautious.

 

[Amyface]

I'm on 9dpo today, so still quite early, I'm just impatient!!

The superdrug ones are supposed to be just as good as first response I think. I have first response because hubby picked those instead of superdrug, but I'll get superdrug ones from now on. They're about half the price as well so useful for testing more often but wanting something more than internet cheapies.

Try stay positive bdb84. Easier said than done, I know xx

 

[frenchie35]

AF got me. I'll still be following the thread to see your BFP's!

 

[Amyface]

Aww sorry frenchie. Hopefully next cycle is yours! Xx

 

[Jaybean]

I'm so sorry to hear that frenchie. Sending hugs and good vibes for your bfp next month xx

I wish I had some advice about evaps but I don't really know anything about them but if you are getting them quicker each time, hopefully thats a good sign. a bit strange to get them on every test, especially since they are unusual for the brand?... how many dpo are you now bdb84? I've got everything crossed for you!

Amy, I had a dream we were bump buddies last night but you had flame red hair!! Still got a really good feeling for you. I'd try and wait and test Sunday.

Any other symptoms ladies? Xx

 

[Amyface]

I shall dye my hair red tomorrow, just to make sure!!! On the other hand, you're dreaming about me? Weirdo

I honestly have a really good feeling, but then I keep stopping myself because I don't want to be extra disappointed. But then I figure, where's the harm in really, really hoping something that you really, really want to happen is actually happening?

I'm crying at everything. It's getting quite pathetic. There was a guy on TV this morning who wanted to be a graphic designer, and he got the chance to design a t-shirt for a company. I cried. I'm also absolutely shattered. I've had a nap every day this week. It's very, very rare for me to do that. I had cramping but it seems to have stopped now.

Have you come to terms with your lovely positive jaybean? I'm so excited for you, but also incredibly jealous! Did you tell hubby in an unusual way like you were planning, or did you end up just blurting it out?

 

[bdb84]

I'm 11dpo. A part of me feels like my tests should be blaring right now if I was pregnant. I'm also getting some mean cramps, lately.

 

[Amyface]

Jaybean was still getting negatives at that time, and for a few days afterwards. It doesn't mean you're out, keep up with the positive thoughts!!

 

[Jaybean]

11dpo is still really early bdb84. I know you feel though. I tested at 12dpo and was really disappointed that it was bfn and felt sure it meant I was out. Try and hold on for a few days and test again. You aren't out until af shows.

I have been having some bizarre dreams lately amy! I dreamt that I had my baby in the office last night and that my manager was my midwife!! Crazy!
I know what you mean, I felt like I didn't want to get my hopes up to be disappointed but didn't want to be negative either.
I've randomly emotional too over silly things so hopefully its a good sign for you. I cried yesterday because I had an extra call at work! And I could nap for Britain at the moment. Gets to about 3pm and I literally cant keep my eyes open!

It still doesn't quite seem real. Think it will feel more real after my first midwife appointment on 27th. Think I just need reassurance that it'll all be ok. I will likely have to go under a specialist because of previous surgery- I had to have quite a large part of my cervix removed a few years ago following smear test.

I ended up blurting it out to OH! I had ordered a tshirt that said darth pregger on it (typical bloke, he loves star wars!), but I didn't arrive until the day after xx

 

[bdb84]

Thanks, girls.

I decided to halt testing until Monday morning. At that point I will be just one day shy of AF, so I figure I'll have my definitive answer then. My hopes are dwindling, though, so I feel like waiting is what's best for me.

 

[Amyface]

Feeling any better bdb?

I've had another negative this morning, I'm 10dpo. I feel like I keep getting signs and symptoms which indicate a positive, but even so, I've really lost all my positive energy. Feeling very defeatist and a bit depressed today. Going to wait until Tuesday or Wednesday now I think.

 

[bdb84]

Thanks for asking, Amyface, but I think I'm out this cycle.

I had painful cramps late last night and woke up to red when I wiped. I'm gutted, but I'm trying not to let it hamper my optimism for next cycle.

I feel like I must be doing something wrong. I've been tracking my fertile week incessantly, checking CP, CM, and using OPKs. I feel like this cycle I was right on target for my BFP, and it just makes no sense to me that it's not happening.

 

[Live42day]

I'm on 9dpo today, so still quite early, I'm just impatient!!

The superdrug ones are supposed to be just as good as first response I think. I have first response because hubby picked those instead of superdrug, but I'll get superdrug ones from now on. They're about half the price as well so useful for testing more often but wanting something more than internet cheapies.

Try stay positive bdb84. Easier said than done, I know xx

Amyface, If you want to test it's def not too son, I got a very clear BFP with my son at 10dpo. GL!

Updated- ok I see u did indeed took the test, stay strong!

 

[frenchie35]

@bdb84 - I feel the same way: this will be the 11th cycle that we've been TTC, and it only took 3 cycles for my daughter, 3 years ago. I temp, check CM and use OPK. My ob/gyn isn't very concerned because I've had one successful pregnancy and I'm "still young" (29). I really have to cling to the fact that everything happens for a reason, and I'll have the family I'm supposed to have when I'm supposed to have it. I don't have any other answers, but these message boards have really helped me not feel alone during each cycle, especially the 2WW.

 

[bdb84]

Frenchie- Big hugs! I'm just on cycle 3, so I apologize if I came across as petty and insensitive. It's just that my first child was a happy accident (the only time DH & I had an 'oops'), DD was conceived in the first cycle, and our miscarriage last year was, too. I guess I got a bit TOO comfortable thinking it would always be easy.

 

[frenchie35]

Oh, no worries! I wasn't trying to compare the # of cycles. I wanted to comiserate that it can be especially frustrating when you've already had children, so you think that everything must work down there.

Ladies: just remember, the probabilities are staggering. The chances that sperm meets egg, fertilizes properly, goes down the tube and then implants are really why a baby is a little miracle!

 

[Amyface]

Another negative today for me I've had an increase in CM which I've not had before. Checked online and apparently that's a pregnancy sign, so that's just about keeping me going for now. I think I just want to know one way or the other now, it's the waiting around in the unknown that's driving me a bit batty!! Hubby is picking up some superdrug pregnancy tests after work so I'll have one of those for tomorrow. If that's a negative, I'll leave it until Thursday, which is my official smep testing day.