first cycle actively trying (June 2015)

[RexMom2Be]

Thanks Gina, having some light cramping today, hoping and praying for implantation!

How are you? Any symptoms? You're testing soon, right?!

 

[gina236]

7 dpo is when I think I implanted! FX for you!

Going to end up testing tonight! Already stopped drinking water and going pee so I can have a good 3-4 hr hold! Haha. If it's a bfn I will test again Thursday morning when AF is due. Been weirdly crampy today. It's like a mix between AF cramps, hunger cramps and constipation cramps. Probably just nerves.

 

[Earthylove]

Hi guys! I'm enjoying reading about everyone's progress so far. I'm on CD 8 and still waiting to O. I'm hoping we can BD at the right times because DH's and my schedule has become a little wonky. He's working late a few times this week and I have a few unexpected things come up in my schedule too. We're planning to BD a few times this week and over the weekend. That should cover it but in case I end up ovulating late, we'll just try to keep it up until shortly before AF is due to arrive. I'll be testing around September 8. Anyone else testing that week?

 

[Earthylove]

Fingers crossed for you, Gina and RexMom!! Let us know how it goes when you test Gina

 

[gina236]

Thank you! I will definitely let everyone know my result hope you O soon and catch the egg! Waiting is the worst! Seems like it all we do while ttc. Wait to O then wait to test then start over again.

 

[FertileFlower]

gina236, so excited to hear your result!!

I "accidentally" took the CVS blue dye test a little while ago. I was going to return it this morning and get a different one because I've read a lot of bad stuff about them and grabbed it accidentally. But for some reason I tested with it. There was a faint positive right away! But it was definitely a squinter through the glass and I couldn't figure out if my eyes were correct or if the glare of the glass was tricking me.
Sooo I ripped the test out to look at it, and sure enough, it's faint, fainter than the second positive cheapo test I did. But there is definitely a line, and right away.
I just wonder how reliable these tests are!!! Not so much according to reviews!!

I am in such limbo right now, I don't feel it's certain enough to tell DH yet. I woke up slightly nauseous and with more a/f like cramps, although they are not as severe as yesterday. A lot of CM, more than before which is a good sign because that is different than previous months.
I still THINK I might be pregnant, but I still don't KNOW. So close, yet not quite yet. AHHHHHHHH

 

[gina236]

Generally tests don't give false positives! Since it was a crappy test I wouldn't expect it to show the progression from the others. To do that you have to take all the same tests. So I would think you definitely have a good chance!!

I am home now. Just waiting on UPS!

 

[gina236]

Well I am pissed at Amazon now. I ordered 1 normal test and 1 digital, was a combo pack. I received a 2 Pk of rapid results tests. Took one after a 3 hour hold and bfn tempted to walk to the store (hubby has my jeep) to buy the right tests but everywhere around here I know people who work there and don't want it getting out that I'm trying.. so dissapointed and upset. I thought at 13 dpo it would definitely show.

 

[RexMom2Be]

Oh no Gina! So sorry! How sensitive are those tests?

I just got the cheapie wondfos to have on hand so i don't feel as bad if I start getting a POAS addiction. I know they're not as sensitive as some of the FRERs, I believe. But it helps to have some on hand for when I can't help myself. Haha. Maybe try again tomorrow morning with FMU?

 

[gina236]

They say to test on first day of missed period so they are probably 25 miu. The ones I ordered were 10 miu. I walking the mile and a half to the store. And I'll retest later tonight with those. Just so annoying that I waited all this time and they sent the wrong thing

 

[gina236]

I am totally annoyed now. I got the 10miu tests and took one. . But the test I took 3 hours ago now has a slight line. I know you aren't supposed to look at them after 10 minutes but I can't help but wonder if I just didn't see it before. I'll wait to take the digital until fmu either tomorrow or thursday. I just want to know!

 

[mininun1]

Oh how frustrating!! Don't lose hope though, a faint line is still a line, even hours later. When I was late last month, a line never even showed up on the tests I took, even hours after I took them. You should test again tomorrow morning with fmu. Try not to stress out too much, Gina. Hugs.

 

[mininun1]

Oh and welcome back, ttcdfw! It's great to have you back!

I noticed soreness in my chest today, which could be pms arriving early. AF could be here between the 26-30, so it would be early but not impossible I don't suppose. I don't really feel like I'm pregnant. Frustrating but I'm staying positive.

 

[gina236]

I just don't understand it. The 25 miu is showing a slight line after 3 hours but the 10 miu is stark white. I held the 25 miu up to the light and can see the line. I heard if it was an evap it wouldn't show with light behind the test. I hate wasting money on these tests. I wish if it said no it meant no, not it might be too early or not concentrated enough urine. So annoying. I really wanted to tell hubby tonight when he got home from work.

 

[magicalmom2be]

Will be actively trying to conceive for the first time in September!!!

I have my OPK, HPTs, and pre-seed lubricant to help DP's little swimmers.

I'm also taking serrapeptase to get rid of scar tissue on my only fallopian tube left. (Been taking it for a couple of years on and off, here and there)

Prenatal vitamin liquid (in my smoothies), folic acid, vitamin C, vitex, and wild yam.

I'll also be using progesterone cream during the last 14 CDs.

Fingers crossed, I'll get a BFP...with twins! Can't wait for next cycle!

 

[mininun1]

I know exactly how you feel, Gina! It's so frustrating but don't be afraid to vent to your hubby. Keeping it bottled up will only be harder on you.

 

[gina236]

I haven't told hubby that I took any yet. I don't want to mess with his emotions. He has alot on his plate. I just feel totally out at this point. Took a rapid result (didn't want to waste my digi) with fmu this morning and bfn. I still see a line on the one from yesterday but it's probably an indent or something from opening the test up. It's probably for the best anyways

Magicalmom2be: wow you are starting off strong! I have been trying for 4 months and don't even use opks. Lol. Good luck and baby dust to you!

 

[RexMom2Be]

Hi all!

Welcome, MagicalMom! You're starting off on a strong foot! I'm temping this first cycle, if it's a BFN I'll get some OPKs, because I'm really not sure when I O.

Gina- that's so strange, I wonder what's going on. Maybe you O'd or implanted later than you think? So HCG may not be strong enough yet, or your sample is too diluted if you're drinking a lot.

I'm 8DPO as far as I know (although FF now says 4DPO, ARGH), and sometimes I swear I'm pregnant and then other moments I feel 100% out. It's so strange.

I had cramping last night and this morning, but now it's coming in short waves. My boobs have ballooned up a bit more, my cervix is SO soft, and my temps are staying up. I'm hopeful, but also doubtful. I guess I don't want to get my hopes too high, is what I mean!

How are you mini? Any news? I think you're close to my dates, AF is expected 25-28.

 

[gina236]

Your symptoms sound really good RexMom! Only 1 more week til testing!

If I O'd late, I missed the egg. We only BD once this month (well once that DH was able to finish). I did out the math and if my hormones are doubling on the slow side, every 48 hrs, according to when I think I implanted I would have only been at 8 yesterday, assuming I started at 1. So it might make sense. Tomorrow I should be between 16-256 (48 hr double vs 24 hr double). I believe my last test is 10 mIU so hopefully it will pick it up tomorrow since lowest I should be is 16. I was feeling really down all morning but it's 2 now and no spotting yet and cervix is still really high and soft. So hoping it was just a little too early and my hormones are doubling slower than I thought they would.

 

[magicalmom2be]

Hi all!

Welcome, MagicalMom! You're starting off on a strong foot! I'm temping this first cycle, if it's a BFN I'll get some OPKs, because I'm really not sure when I O.

Hey RexMom!

Thanks for welcoming me. And yes, I'm starting off on a strong foot, because for the past 5+ years, I've been not trying, but not preventing, and haven't had a BFP, so I figured my womb needs a little help. I'm also hoping for twins, so some of those things should help with that...particularly fraternal twins.