February Cherubs | Testing Thread

[Saradavies89]

I’ve got everything crossed for everyone. I’m using opks this time I’ve never used them before so I’m not 100%, it’s nice seeing all ur tests I think I’m in the right track in understanding them.

according to the app I have my low chances of fertility are starting tomorrow. And I should ovulate sat. So I’m going to make sure I keep on top of the OPKs this week morning and evening, and hope for a positive. Xxx

 

[Laurabub84]

@Laurabub84 Those OPKs look very very promising! Eeek. I honestly think everything looks okay for you now, you are more than likely heading to a positive ovulation test and from what I've been told it's totally normal to spot during O. Maybe it's your body getting back to normal now?

@Suggerhoney Thank you, annoyingly I have either missed my peak I think which feels impossible given that I've tested 4 or 5 times a day for the past week now or I'm not going to ovulate 

Attached is a picture using this mornings FMU which would be a 7 hour hold and if anything they look lighter than before to me. And Ovulation was supposed to be today



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hope it happens soon for you hun. I was hoping for day16 ovulation but not looking likely either. My opk just now was faint again. The waiting sucks

 

[jellybeanxx]

@Pink.Rose I’ve used that stuff before (not even going to attempt to spell it ) and also got the Kirkland one. I’m in the UK but managed to get some from eBay. I felt like it gave me such a strong medicinal smell, not just the CM but just all over! I’ve seen a lot of women have success with it though! Good luck! A lot of swaying seems to revolve around reducing EWCM or making it less effective. I think that’s why a lot of couples swaying girl struggle to get pregnant. It’s all designed to make it harder for sperm so only the girl ones get through.

@Suggerhoney are you starting testing tomorrow? All the best with it! Remember you’re thinking positive this cycle…!

CD3 here and took my first letrozole late night. I had such a dry mouth and was so thirsty. I was staying in a hotel last night and thought it was the air in there but have only realised today it’s a side effect. Hoping it goes away after I’ve finished the pills (just taking them CD2-6) rather than lasting all cycle!

 

[Bevziibubble]

@jellybeanxx hopefully the side effects go away soon!

 

[HalfricanMa]

@jellybeanxx Good luck! I took Clomid this cycle days 2-6 and the hot flashes for me are intense. But that was really my only pregnancy symptom too so I guess it’s just how my body handles hormone influxes. At least the side effects illustrate the medicine is having an effect on your body. FX!
I’ve only done clomid cycles, never tried letrozole. CD10 for me, so im doing opk, baby dancing, and temping.

 

[Pink.Rose]

@Pink.Rose I’ve used that stuff before (not even going to attempt to spell it ) and also got the Kirkland one. I’m in the UK but managed to get some from eBay. I felt like it gave me such a strong medicinal smell, not just the CM but just all over! I’ve seen a lot of women have success with it though! Good luck! A lot of swaying seems to revolve around reducing EWCM or making it less effective. I think that’s why a lot of couples swaying girl struggle to get pregnant. It’s all designed to make it harder for sperm so only the girl ones get through.

@Suggerhoney are you starting testing tomorrow? All the best with it! Remember you’re thinking positive this cycle…!

CD3 here and took my first letrozole late night. I had such a dry mouth and was so thirsty. I was staying in a hotel last night and thought it was the air in there but have only realised today it’s a side effect. Hoping it goes away after I’ve finished the pills (just taking them CD2-6) rather than lasting all cycle!

Yeah, I'm not trying too hard to sway for that reason. Just staying hopeful and taking extra Calcium and magnesium as well as cranberry and trying to eat more acidic foods during my fertile week (I know it's supposed to be an on going diet to make any difference but there's no way I would have lasted this long on that diet). I could never be a hard core swayer haha but props to those who do it!

 

[littlewitch]

CD 13 here.
OPK from late last night.The darkest I have seen in 11 cycles.
Last night was the only time this cycle where we BD. I am absolutely shocked to even have a small chance this cycle (see my posts from the January thread), so right now I am just grateful.

 

[xZoeyx]

@littlewitch Jeez that's one positive OPK! It only takes one time and one sperm, so you are in with as good a chance as any. Good luck.

Afm - I am so confused ladies, I literally don't know what to make of this cycle it's so weird.

ive had all the O symptoms, some EWCM a few days ago, cramps over the last 48hrs and my boobs since yesterday have been tender. But still no postiive OPK. Attached is a picture of this mornings FMU OPK. Bare in mind I'm on CD19 now.



I don't know what to make of it, any thoughts on my cycle? Anyone had similar? I really don't know if I have O'd yet or if it'd going to be the latest O ever in the next 24 hrs or something, is that even possible?! I've used another brand aswell as attached but same result.

 

[Saradavies89]

CD 13 here.
OPK from late last night.The darkest I have seen in 11 cycles.
Last night was the only time this cycle where we BD. I am absolutely shocked to even have a small chance this cycle (see my posts from the January thread), so right now I am just grateful.View attachment 1114074

Wow how strong is that!!! Get the baby dance going! Fingers crossed for u!!!

@littlewitch Jeez that's one positive OPK! It only takes one time and one sperm, so you are in with as good a chance as any. Good luck.

Afm - I am so confused ladies, I literally don't know what to make of this cycle it's so weird.

ive had all the O symptoms, some EWCM a few days ago, cramps over the last 48hrs and my boobs since yesterday have been tender. But still no postiive OPK. Attached is a picture of this mornings FMU OPK. Bare in mind I'm on CD19 now.



I don't know what to make of it, any thoughts on my cycle? Anyone had similar? I really don't know if I have O'd yet or if it'd going to be the latest O ever in the next 24 hrs or something, is that even possible?! I've used another brand aswell as attached but same result.

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Hopefully you haven’t missed it may just be an off month u may get a spike soon. Do u test morning and evening and try not to go for a wee for a few hours before doing one?

AFM CD 9 according to the app and in a fertile stage. My sex drive is increasing if u get what I mean. Still no positive OPK but again according to the app I’m meant to ovulate Saturday. So I’ll continue to do OPK morning and evening this week and hopefully I get one.

 

[jellybeanxx]

@xZoeyx do you normally have a short LH surge? Could just be that you’ve missed catching the peak on the tests?

@littlewitch wow! That is a VERY positive OPK! Good timing! I saw your post on the Jan thread, keeping everything crossed this is the winner for you!

@Pink.Rose the diet is brutal! I don’t think I’ve cut out enough of the right foods but I’ve definitely been fasting more. It’s a tricky one!

@HalfricanMa that’s good that you’ve only been getting the hot flashes! I remember that with clomid and it stuck around all the way through the first trimester of that pregnancy. It gave me awful mood swings as well though. It’s all worth it if it works!

 

[Suggerhoney]

@jellybeanxx
Well the positive attitude has gone out the window today hon.
8dpo and still no cramps, and zero symptoms. With pregnancy I get cramps or sharp pains, with my son it was 6dpo, with my 3 year old it was 8dpo but I had sore boobs and felt queezy from 7dpo. Also had load of twinges in the ovaries from 2dpo. I new I was pregnant even before I tested,

unfortunately I just feel very out this cycle again. I would have at least something going on if I was pregnant. But I don’t have one thing. Even my face stopped breaking out since 6 dpo.

I will test today, but I know it will be BFN and I know it will Be BFN at 10dpo too.
Feeling pretty miserable right now tbh,

I just don’t get why I’m not even falling anymore.
It’s been 9 months since the miscarriage and 12 months ttc as soon as AF shows.

I just feel old and miserable with my stupid old body and rotten eggs

 

[Saradavies89]

@jellybeanxx
Well the positive attitude has gone out the window today hon.
8dpo and still no cramps, and zero symptoms. With pregnancy I get cramps or sharp pains, with my son it was 6dpo, with my 3 year old it was 8dpo but I had sore boobs and felt queezy from 7dpo. Also had load of twinges in the ovaries from 2dpo. I new I was pregnant even before I tested,

unfortunately I just feel very out this cycle again. I would have at least something going on if I was pregnant. But I don’t have one thing. Even my face stopped breaking out since 6 dpo.

I will test today, but I know it will be BFN and I know it will Be BFN at 10dpo too.
Feeling pretty miserable right now tbh,

I just don’t get why I’m not even falling anymore.
It’s been 9 months since the miscarriage and 12 months ttc as soon as AF shows.

I just feel old and miserable with my stupid old body and rotten eggs

oh no plz don't feel like that suggerhoney, we all have days where it all get too much! plz just have a day to yourself do what ever u need to do to make u feel better. have a rant eat the sweets have a bath and have that glass of wine, a bit of self love. then hopefully wake up tomorrow with even if its just a slight bit more better. You are not old with rotten eggs ur an amazing women!

 

[Suggerhoney]

oh no plz don't feel like that suggerhoney, we all have days where it all get too much! plz just have a day to yourself do what ever u need to do to make u feel better. have a rant eat the sweets have a bath and have that glass of wine, a bit of self love. then hopefully wake up tomorrow with even if its just a slight bit more better. You are not old with rotten eggs ur an amazing women!

thanks lovely
Unfortunately in ttc world I am old.
I will be 44 in December. I can’t afford any fertility treatment. I can’t afford to even see a fertility specialist.
I just feel like it’s never ever going to happen.
Thanks for the kind words tho.

so as predicted tested and BFN again. I know only 8dpo but you see so many others get lines at 8dpo. I wish I was one of them.
I just know I’m out now.
I feel it deep inside

 

[HalfricanMa]

@jellybeanxx your ticker says you had success with clomid your third cycle? This is my third although not in a row so i dont know if it’ll happen. I pray it does.
@Suggerhoney its so unfortunate that you feel so down and hopeless. Most important, though, is God’s plan. Hopeless does not mean faithless so try your hardest to keep focused on God’s plan not yours. Because as you know, if you believe and have accepted the Holy Spirit in your heart, God prospers you. If it’s not good, He’s not done. I understand it’s so difficult after trying so long, but perhaps God just wants you to let go and keep faith in His amazing abilities.

Cd 11 and i got my static smilie for peak fertile days. Gotta make good use of son’s naps and bedtimes the next couple of days!

 

[NDH]

Littlewitch I'm glad you are in with another chance this month. I hope this cycle is the one so you don't have to go on the rollercoaster of wondering whether you'll get to TTC again or not.


Suggerhoney I'm sorry you're feeling so down and hopeless.


HalfricanMa yay for peak! Go catch that egg lady.

 

[NDH]

xZoeyx I also wonder if you have a really short surge and missed it. If I didn't test at least 3x a day when I was doing OPKs I would have missed my surges because I would have an 8 hour window to see a dark line. I didn't always see the actual positive before it faded again but I knew if it was reasonably dark then it was either on the way up or the way down within hours of my ovulation. I only temp now because it's too easy to miss my surge with OPKs and it doesn't give me any notice anyway so I'd rather just see confirmation.

 

[NDH]

I had a pregnancy dream last night. Something up til now I have only had a couple days before finding out I'm pregnant. It will be interesting to see if it holds true this month or not.

It was the weirdest pregnancy dream I've ever had too - it involved space/time travel and I ended up being pregnant with who would become one of my own direct ancestors lol.

 

[Laurabub84]

@Pink.Rose I’ve used that stuff before (not even going to attempt to spell it ) and also got the Kirkland one. I’m in the UK but managed to get some from eBay. I felt like it gave me such a strong medicinal smell, not just the CM but just all over! I’ve seen a lot of women have success with it though! Good luck! A lot of swaying seems to revolve around reducing EWCM or making it less effective. I think that’s why a lot of couples swaying girl struggle to get pregnant. It’s all designed to make it harder for sperm so only the girl ones get through.

@Suggerhoney are you starting testing tomorrow? All the best with it! Remember you’re thinking positive this cycle…!

CD3 here and took my first letrozole late night. I had such a dry mouth and was so thirsty. I was staying in a hotel last night and thought it was the air in there but have only realised today it’s a side effect. Hoping it goes away after I’ve finished the pills (just taking them CD2-6) rather than lasting all cycle!

sorry for the side effects hun. Sounds unpleasant but hopefully will all be worth it in the end.

CD 13 here.
OPK from late last night.The darkest I have seen in 11 cycles.
Last night was the only time this cycle where we BD. I am absolutely shocked to even have a small chance this cycle (see my posts from the January thread), so right now I am just grateful.View attachment 1114074

I fell pregnant with my son on the cycle my opks were the darkest I’d seen. They were so dark they looked almost purple. I hope the same happens for you. Wishing you so much luck

@littlewitch Jeez that's one positive OPK! It only takes one time and one sperm, so you are in with as good a chance as any. Good luck.

Afm - I am so confused ladies, I literally don't know what to make of this cycle it's so weird.

ive had all the O symptoms, some EWCM a few days ago, cramps over the last 48hrs and my boobs since yesterday have been tender. But still no postiive OPK. Attached is a picture of this mornings FMU OPK. Bare in mind I'm on CD19 now.



I don't know what to make of it, any thoughts on my cycle? Anyone had similar? I really don't know if I have O'd yet or if it'd going to be the latest O ever in the next 24 hrs or something, is that even possible?! I've used another brand aswell as attached but same result.

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Have you considered temping hun? Could be worth it if you have quick surges and would give you confirmation whether you’ve ovulated or not. Hope you get clear answers soon. It’s so frustrating not knowing what your body's doing

Wow how strong is that!!! Get the baby dance going! Fingers crossed for u!!!



Hopefully you haven’t missed it may just be an off month u may get a spike soon. Do u test morning and evening and try not to go for a wee for a few hours before doing one?

AFM CD 9 according to the app and in a fertile stage. My sex drive is increasing if u get what I mean. Still no positive OPK but again according to the app I’m meant to ovulate Saturday. So I’ll continue to do OPK morning and evening this week and hopefully I get one.

hope you ovulate soon hun

@jellybeanxx
Well the positive attitude has gone out the window today hon.
8dpo and still no cramps, and zero symptoms. With pregnancy I get cramps or sharp pains, with my son it was 6dpo, with my 3 year old it was 8dpo but I had sore boobs and felt queezy from 7dpo. Also had load of twinges in the ovaries from 2dpo. I new I was pregnant even before I tested,

unfortunately I just feel very out this cycle again. I would have at least something going on if I was pregnant. But I don’t have one thing. Even my face stopped breaking out since 6 dpo.

I will test today, but I know it will be BFN and I know it will Be BFN at 10dpo too.
Feeling pretty miserable right now tbh,

I just don’t get why I’m not even falling anymore.
It’s been 9 months since the miscarriage and 12 months ttc as soon as AF shows.

I just feel old and miserable with my stupid old body and rotten eggs

thanks lovely
Unfortunately in ttc world I am old.
I will be 44 in December. I can’t afford any fertility treatment. I can’t afford to even see a fertility specialist.
I just feel like it’s never ever going to happen.
Thanks for the kind words tho.

so as predicted tested and BFN again. I know only 8dpo but you see so many others get lines at 8dpo. I wish I was one of them.
I just know I’m out now.
I feel it deep inside
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8dpo is still early hun. I tested negative 9dpo with my son. Got my first shadow late that evening then more obvious lines 10dpo. Hope Wednesdays brings you a bfp

@jellybeanxx your ticker says you had success with clomid your third cycle? This is my third although not in a row so i dont know if it’ll happen. I pray it does.
@Suggerhoney its so unfortunate that you feel so down and hopeless. Most important, though, is God’s plan. Hopeless does not mean faithless so try your hardest to keep focused on God’s plan not yours. Because as you know, if you believe and have accepted the Holy Spirit in your heart, God prospers you. If it’s not good, He’s not done. I understand it’s so difficult after trying so long, but perhaps God just wants you to let go and keep faith in His amazing abilities.

Cd 11 and i got my static smilie for peak fertile days. Gotta make good use of son’s naps and bedtimes the next couple of days!

yay for static smilie. Hope you catch that egg. Good luck

I had a pregnancy dream last night. Something up til now I have only had a couple days before finding out I'm pregnant. It will be interesting to see if it holds true this month or not.

It was the weirdest pregnancy dream I've ever had too - it involved space/time travel and I ended up being pregnant with who would become one of my own direct ancestors lol.

what a funny dream. I hope it is a sign for an impending bfp. What dpo are you today hun?

 

[Laurabub84]

Still awaiting ovulation over here. Cd16 today. I ovulate between cd16-cd25 usually. I conceived my son on cd21 and I’m now really hoping it holds out until then, which will be Saturday as dh has started his nights shifts tonight for 4 nights. Couldn’t sleep last night panicking I’ll miss out on being able to try because it’s hard to manage any bd when he’s on nights. Gonna test everyday to keep an eye. Not even noticing any ewcm yet. Also making me nervous of an anovulatory cycle. I really hope not. Been two months since the miscarriage now and I’m so desperate to be able to try again. Two months has been a long enough wait. I really hope I get to try this cycle. Trying not to stress about it but it’s so hard not to

 

[Pinkfizz2015]

Hi ladies popping in to wish you luck and huge amounts of for February testing. And remember have have fun trying x