Does Anyone Else Not Test Early? JOIN US (12 BFP So Far!)

[Impet Limpet]

Looking back I do think (at least when it's a woman's first baby) she should be made to see a GP for a chat before the midwife appointment at 10 weeks. I had so many questions and thankfully this forum was a lifesaver.

I totally agree, if it wasn't for this forum and other websites I would be so lost.

yay to updated title

and yay to updated front page, words of wisdom in all their glory!

 

[Elhaym]

loving the first page panda

Congrats impet, lovely line on that test! x

 

[plastikpony]

Panda, LOVING the updated front page! It's so awesome to be a part of something so special How are you feeling? I can't believe you're so far along now, it feels like just yesterday that you were still trying along with us.

Impet dear, how are you doing? Do you have a doctor's appointment yet or have you already been? Please keep us updated on your progress!!

JustMe, how are you feeling? Getting ready to get back on the horse and ride again?

AFM, not sure if I've ovulated yet, and CD 15 for me. I thought I might O a bit late because I took my clomid cd 5-9 this month. Definately getting close though, if it didn't happen yesterday. Had some throbbing ovaries and yesterday morning this hectic sharp pain in my right lower abdomen that I think may have been ov. Hopefully I get a nice mature egg this month and that's why ov is a few days later than normal. If I get another temp rise tomorrow I'll be pretty sure that I o'ed yesterday. Hold thumbs for me ladies!!

 

[more babies]

Good luck plastik! I hope you get your BFP this cycle!!!

 

[plastikpony]

Thanks MoreBabies!! How are you feeling? That monster Hope leaving you alone?

 

[more babies]

Im just nervous at this point! Sore bbs came back later that day worse than before so still hoping that's a good sign! I ended up testing Saturday morning even though I knew I shouldn't and of course it was a BFN. It didn't get me down but just made me more nervous for this week. DH and I had a wonderful night out at the comedy show/casino, although, our time alone went by way too fast!

 

[Lotus Womb]

Hi Ladies,

Platikpony I hope you O soon. I think i will O early this month got a positive OPK or very nearlt positive been a weird cycle for me but we hsall see. Plenty of BD being done.

More Babies best of luck

 

[Impet Limpet]

Impet dear, how are you doing? Do you have a doctor's appointment yet or have you already been? Please keep us updated on your progress!!

I saw the GP last Thursday, wasn't really what I expected, was a very quick appointment, can't have been in for more than 5 mins. She asked if I'd had a positive test (yes) told me to take folic acid supplements and gave me a prescription for them (for the cost of a prescription £7.65 though, I may as well just stick to the prenatals). She calculated my due date as 5 days behind me. Told me to wear gloves when gardening and handling cat litter and not to eat any undercooked food and that was it! Not even a BP reading or a blood test, so I'm still not convinced this is real.

All the best for this months guys sending baby cement(!) to you all

 

[justmeinlove]

impet, I love the spoiler in your sig, that's awesomely considerate! Should it ever be relevant for me, you'll have to tell me how to do it

 

[MindUtopia]

Hi ladies, I hope you don't mind too much if I join you. This is our first month TTC #1. I'm 31 and have just come off my birth control last month (after being on and off it for most of the past 13 years), so I hadn't been too hopeful that much would happen this month. I had my withdrawal bleed and ovulated on CD16 (with no natural period first), so I'm really trying to go with the stress-free approach this month. I am pretty committed to not testing early, as I know it would be disappointing for me (and more stressful) than waiting. I'm also terrified of finding out about a chemical and feeling helpless to do anything about it. I know it's a natural thing and if it's going to happen, I'd rather not know about it and let it get me down. I'm really trying to take a positive, stress-free approach to TTC (and in fact, so far, the TWW has been pretty stress-free, I'd like to keep it that way!).

I have no idea what my cycle length is like, though in the past (when not on bcp) it's always been 28-30 days, but I'm thinking of waiting to test until 16 dpo (this would be CD32 if no AF before). Do you think this is a reasonable time to test? It's next Friday, so I thought it would be nice to do before the weekend, but also not at 6am on a Wednesday when we both have to work right after. I'm pretty sure my husband would be an emotional wreck if I told him I was pregnant and then promptly packed him off to work an hour later!

 

[more babies]

Well I can't say im officially out yet but tomorrow I will be. I can feel AF coming. I don't get it.. I really don't

UPDATE: Started spotting tonight so AF will be here in full force tomorrow so im out.

 

[Impet Limpet]

impet, I love the spoiler in your sig, that's awesomely considerate! Should it ever be relevant for me, you'll have to tell me how to do it

Well the ovulation chart sorta gives it away as well as the group name above the avatar but it make the tickers less 'in your face'.

No doubt you'll need to put in your own by summer!

More babies, how rude of af , nothing I can say but all the best for next month. How about doing something when af appears that you can't do
Once you get you bfp. I went to a theme park (i love rollercoasters) and in a jaccuzi.

 

[AllieIA]

Fingers crossed for you ladies. This thread kept me from testing early and for that I'm truly thankful! You are all fabulous!

 

[iow_bird]

How is everyone doing? I'm waiting to Ov again, no idea when it will be, have ordered some ov sticks for next month, but would be nice if I didn't need them!! I'm on CD 8 and would like to be getting down to some BDing, but am off sick from work with a tummy bug my little girl kindly bought home from daycare!
xxx

 

[plastikpony]

Hi Ladies!!

This thread has gone quiet!! How is everyone doing?

I'm 9dpo today, has gone so quickly (for once!) because I've been crazy busy, and will be until AF is due. I see it as a blessing. Honestly, I know I'll be dissapointed if AF does show this month, but I think it'll be easier because there are exciting things happening in the next few months, so I have lots to look forward to!

Updates anyone?

 

[more babies]

I had a very odd period this cycle.. only really had it for two days. I had it Thursday and friday then had absolutely nothing Saturday and Sunday then Monday when I wiped two or three times during the day there was a hint of something. I've never had such a short period before. Im hoping it doesn't mess anything up for this cycle because it really is very odd considering I typically get it for six days every single cycle. Anyways DH will be away until CD11 so hopefully I don't ovulate early or ill miss it. Also my youngest daughters health issues may be returning which has gotten me really down and if they do I may put off trying for a while. Hopefully that's not the case though and she is ok. DH being gone makes it harder too but im trying not to get too down about it all until we know for sure. Just a waiting game. (Sorry I trailed off a bit)

Plastik hopefully this will be your cycle! Being so busy is a great thing and that's usually when these things tend to happen. It actually just happened in another thread. Keeping my fingers crossed for you!!!

Hope everyone else is doing well!!!

 

[justmeinlove]

Gl plastik!
Am doing fine, just not particularly interested right now bd only happened four and five days before o'day, so clearly nothing will happen this month, so not terribly fussed!

 

[flamingpanda]

more babies - was it definitely a period? I have heard of some women having a short bout of bleeding with a BFP. Then again I had a very weird period a month before I got my BFP but I think it was probably due to stress.

Panda, LOVING the updated front page! It's so awesome to be a part of something so special How are you feeling? I can't believe you're so far along now, it feels like just yesterday that you were still trying along with us.

I still can't believe what a success this thread was, it's really nice to find people on here who shared a similar view to testing.

I'm feeling fine, I have pretty much since the start. I had some minor nausea around 8-11 weeks but other than that I feel utterly normal. It's very strange. It's weird logging on here and seeing updates on the ticker because in the first few weeks I was completely obsessed with symptoms and what the baby was doing. I don't do that now, if I did I'd be utterly drained! I had a MW appointment the other day and got to hear the heartbeat which was exciting. OH won't talk about the sex at all and whenever I suggest I think it's a girl he dismisses me as being mad. Maybe I am, I just have a really strong feeling. Boys don't understand!

How are you feeling? Your temps seem really interesting to me this month. Not because they're actually interesting (as in all over the place) but they seem very steady. In comparison to previous months I'd say there are much smaller jumps. A sign maybe? I have my fingers crossed. What are these exciting things that are happening in the next few months (sorry I'm so out of the loop!).

 

[more babies]

more babies - was it definitely a period? I have heard of some women having a short bout of bleeding with a BFP. Then again I had a very weird period a month before I got my BFP but I think it was probably due to stress.

Yeah the two days I had it was heavy like a normal period the. It jus ended Saturday morning.

 

[plastikpony]

So sorry MoreBabies! We've all been there and can empathize! Hope this cycle brings what you want!

Panda, temps are definately more stable this cycle, but it's not because of anything cryptic. I got a new, proper BBT thermometer that I've been using this cycle. It goes to two decimal points and is WAY more accurate than the last piece of crap I had, so that's why Thanks for checking my chart out for me though!!!!! The excitement I have going on is my sister is here from London (YAY!!! ) and I'm planning on buying a horse at an auction on 30 June! Am SO excited about that!!

JustMe, sorry nothing interesting is going on. Maybe a chilled cycle is just what you need! And who knows, right? Don't people always say these things happen when you least expecting it?