February Cherubs | Testing Thread

[NDH]

Congrats newbie that is super clear!


HalfricanMa getting crosshairs is when FF pinpoints your ovulation cause it draws it on the grid with a horizontal and vertical line - like crosshairs through a sight.

 

[Newbie87]

I’m literally shaking !!!

 

[MrsKatie]

@Newbie87 bfp!!

 

[tdog]

@Newbie87 that definitely looks like a and most definitely there didn't have to enlarge photo xx

 

[josephine3]

@HalfricanMa oh that's really interesting that you concieved whilst keeping the uterus warm! I'm sold on it now lol.
@littlewitch maybe we could make a lil thread to support each other and anyone else who fancies trying to get healthy?
Sooo I used 2 of the cbs and a bunch of other cheap tests this eve, really not seeing much. I let myself go a bit mad on testing as I'm due on tomorrow. The opk is almost positive though! Here's a few pics. Obvs the green one is an opk x

 

[josephine3]

Oh wow @Newbie87 congratulations!!!! How many dpo are you?? X

 

[NDH]

Josephine and littlewitch I've already been working on getting healthier the last couple of months so I'm up for a group like that.

I've given up white flour due to the added folic acid as I believe folic acid is an issue for me (I've been taking methylfolate for years but didn't previously give up all forms of folic acid) which in turn means I'm not eating as much sugar either, and is also forcing me to eat more nutritiously as well. So healthy eating, and exercising more (not hardcore workouts or anything yet, but just getting even a few minutes of intentional exercise/yoga/Pilates, though my husband has convinced me to start karate with him once a week)

 

[Newbie87]

Oh wow @Newbie87 congratulations!!!! How many dpo are you?? X

Thank you. 10dpo x

 

[elmum]

I’m telling myself it’s not there… But it’s there isn’t it???

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Absolutely! Congratulations!

 

[josephine3]

@NDH what's the issue with folic acid then I've only ever heard of it as a good thing to have?

 

[HalfricanMa]

Congrats newbie that is super clear!


HalfricanMa getting crosshairs is when FF pinpoints your ovulation cause it draws it on the grid with a horizontal and vertical line - like crosshairs through a sight.

I understand how the vertical line is determined but what determines the horizontal?

 

[HalfricanMa]

@NDH what's the issue with folic acid then I've only ever heard of it as a good thing to have?

Folic acid is the man-made version of folate. A small portion of the population has trouble utilizing folic acid. It is best to have folate rather than folic acid. Choline is also necessary and the body will sometimes redirect its folate supply if the choline needs are not met. Eggs are amazing for meeting this need. 2 eggs a day is solid!

 

[josephine3]

@HalfricanMa ahh thanks for that! I've not heard of choline that's interesting!
Plus thanks for asking about the crosshairs I'm not sure on that one either! Learning day today lol

 

[NDH]

The horizontal line is called the coverline, and it's based on the difference between pre and post ovulation temperatures.

And yes folate is an essential nutrient, not just for preventing neural tube defects, but it's vital for the entire DNA manufacturing and repair process as well. Folic acid is the synthetic version of folate and about half the population can break it down into methylfolate (the form the body uses), while half of the population has diminished ability to methylate even folate, let alone folic acid (which takes more steps to convert). But for most people with diminished ability to methylate, it's still good enough to convert enough to get by. But for those with severely diminished ability to methylate, folic acid that can't be broken down can become a real problem, beyond simply not being able to be used.
I don't know for sure that folic acid is problematic for me, but my ability to methylate is diminished, and since I've still been having problems even with taking methylfolate for years I've decided to cut out all folic acid to see if they makes a difference to my body's ability to use all the methylfolate it needs.

 

[littlewitch]

@HalfricanMa oh that's really interesting that you concieved whilst keeping the uterus warm! I'm sold on it now lol.
@littlewitch maybe we could make a lil thread to support each other and anyone else who fancies trying to get healthy?
Sooo I used 2 of the cbs and a bunch of other cheap tests this eve, really not seeing much. I let myself go a bit mad on testing as I'm due on tomorrow. The opk is almost positive though! Here's a few pics. Obvs the green one is an opk x

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Yes! Starting a get-healthy-hopeful-to-ttc-and-everything-else thread would be cool. I want to lose 5-7 lb, but a shift in lifestyle/balance/wellness is more what I am seeking.
Do you know how to start a thread? I am clueless.

 

[littlewitch]

I’m literally shaking !!!

Congratulations!! Definite BFP.
Do you mind sharing when you DTD as compared to your peak/ovulation?
After 11 cycles TTC now, I am always looking to learn timing from successful ladies.

 

[littlewitch]

I understand how the vertical line is determined but what determines the horizontal?

Perhaps a median temperature?

 

[Bevziibubble]

@Newbie87 congratulations!

 

[xZoeyx]

@Newbie87 Definitrly positive! Eeek!



@jellybeanxx It's making me so nervous, like this morning I am really crampy again.

AFM - When should pregnancy tests be like super strong line? I'm due AF in 3 days and my tests do seem to be progressing nicely but I can't help but think by now they should be darker this close to AF or am I being silly? I genuinely don't know how it all works despite hahing 2 kids already.



I've attached a pic of all this mornings tests to show how different they all loon. Wondfo is definitely the better brand

 

[Saradavies89]

I’m literally shaking !!!

Yay congratulations!!!!! Xxx

@Newbie87 Definitrly positive! Eeek!



@jellybeanxx It's making me so nervous, like this morning I am really crampy again.

AFM - When should pregnancy tests be like super strong line? I'm due AF in 3 days and my tests do seem to be progressing nicely but I can't help but think by now they should be darker this close to AF or am I being silly? I genuinely don't know how it all works despite hahing 2 kids already.



I've attached a pic of all this mornings tests to show how different they all loon. Wondfo is definitely the better brand



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I’m not 100% sure tbh xxx



AFM TMI I no but I had the worse Diarrhea last night litrally out the blue 4 times on the loo not really like bad tummy u would think with it as in pains. Slept all night as it stopped about 9.30. Started about 9. I’ve been fine this morning yet just had that tummy pain as in I need to go the loo quickly went and nothing and now my tummy feels fine. Why do we over think everything hahaha I’ve probs just got a off tummy xxxx