General chatter while we wait (and commentary on the "pull out method")

[shaescott]

Gigs yeah I think so. But I’ve had multiple very faint lines like this, always at 11-12dpo, that are gone the next day. So unless it darkens, to me it just means probably a poor sperm quality from pre-ejaculate causing a chemical. I can’t get excited.

 

[gigglebox]

sorry shae. Your time is coming!! At least if these are chemicals that's a pretty promising sign your bits are compatible. I suspect it won't take long once y'all "properly" try.

 

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Ok in my obsessive nature I was pouring over old posts to check what my symptoms were I came across this post from like 7 years ago and had to laugh, and share of course.

i forgot to say hi to Fluke! Hi Fluke! And hi Fern! I'm very happy we are keeping you entertained and not offended.

I mean, i guess we shouldn't be surprised we have stalkers. We have one of the highest response threads on the main forum page. I guess people are curious how we can keep a discussion in pulling out going for over 500 pages

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make that 2,420 pages now!

 

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Ok ladies I snuck away and got these cheapies. What on earth did they do?! The design is so weird. These are walmart cheapies (equate). Are they the same as the old ones? I see a shadow whisper line but not sure if it’s anything significant. Can y’all see it? I mean honestly I don’t even know where the line should show up on these. I used to be able to discern if they were indents or not. Gone are the days.

yikes sorry about the filthy sink!

 

[DobbyForever]

Oh that’s a weird design. I picked some up not too many cycles ago and they were still same old. I think I see your shadow in the first pic

Shae I also see that line on bnb but I don’t see it in my photoshop which is weird because I feel like normally it’s the other way around but I’m keeping my FXed. How’s the cervix and progesterone looking?

everything hurts I took A to the zoo with hills and I’m too old for this lol

 

[DobbyForever]

Oh but gigs my only complaint is that between the protein and oats that I’ll feel full afternoon so if I don’t force myself to eat within my window then I get crazy hungry at bedtime and usually end up caving

 

[shaescott]

Aaaand surprise surprise, I just tested and BFN. Every damn time. I haven’t tested the progesterone again, I know it was high enough this cycle to implant, but I’m not going to bother testing again since clearly I’m not pregnant as the line is now gone.

 

[gigglebox]

Looks like we’re in that boat together shae. Whatever something I saw yesterday is definitely a nothing at all today.

I’m not a fan of the new design because it looks over complicated. It’s a pregnancy test, not a car! Why do they feel the need to over-stylize it? Now the pipette comes attached to the test in a holder on top. Like great, who cares—it’s not like we don’t immediately detach it and toss it anyway. No one is sticking it back on the test, especially when it covers the part you read *face palm*

Actually i have a pic of the box…

 

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Here ya go. RIP old design.

 

[DobbyForever]

That is so bizarre gigs

Shae sorry about the bfn this morning hugs

 

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Oh but gigs my only complaint is that between the protein and oats that I’ll feel full afternoon so if I don’t force myself to eat within my window then I get crazy hungry at bedtime and usually end up caving

oh totes, I get that one. I did intermittent fasting for a bit but I had to have my morning coffee (cream, no sugar). It holds me over until lunch. Otherwise I'm ravenous and just stuff my face later. What kind of things are you eating at night when you cave? I've definitely found having some prepped food in the fridge helps tremendously. I recently did this with peppers and some ranch I made--cut up a couple red bells and put them in the fridge. I wanted a snack, and went for that instead of the junk in the cabinet.

 

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also shae are you thinking this is another chemical or just crappy tests? Honestly with FRER I'm leaning junk test quality. I will never follow this rule of thumb but I really think it's probably best to wait until 12 dpo or so to get an answer for certain.

 

[DobbyForever]

Nothing good lots of my emergency frozen or canned meals. I’m just so stressed that I haven’t stopped to cook (and by cook I mean I usually toss crap in a crock pot to last 3 days)

 

[DobbyForever]

Tonight it was Taco Bell

 

[shaescott]

also shae are you thinking this is another chemical or just crappy tests? Honestly with FRER I'm leaning junk test quality. I will never follow this rule of thumb but I really think it's probably best to wait until 12 dpo or so to get an answer for certain.

If it wasn’t happening at 11-12dpo every single time, I’d say crap tests. But I’m always negative before 11dpo on FRER, I only get the faint lines 11-12dpo. I’ve never had a faint line at say 8 dpo. That’s why I lean chemicals. There’s also always a chance that I naturally have a tiny tiny hcg surge at 11dpo to like 2-3 that’s showing up on the FRER, it’s supposed to detect 5+ but I know some have been shown to detect lower, like they have to consistently be positive for 5 for them to claim that sensitivity but it’s normal for individual tests to detect lower levels. At least that’s what I’ve read. It’s impossible for me to know for sure if I’m having chemicals or not, unfortunately.

As for the Walmart tests, that’s super weird. I bought some a few months ago and they were the previous normal style.

 

[shaescott]

Tested my progesterone level for peace of mind when I got home from work, it was 8.6, so I can relax and know for absolute certain that I’m not pregnant. A bit sad of course, but I’m pretty much at peace with it. I think I’d have to quit my current job immediately because of the significant increased risk of miscarriage for night shift workers, and I only have 3 more weeks of this job, so I’d rather not lol.

It’s probably best for me not to get pregnant for the next few months since I’m starting the new job and everything is so up in the air about DH’s job prospects and also housing (recent family drama from just one aunt making a fuss makes me think we won’t be getting Papa’s house, and at the same time, it needs so much work that we might not want it). If DH does get a job in his field it could require relocation and I’m nervous about the idea of having to relocate prior to my Papa passing since he shouldn’t live alone and he could have a good few years left in him with his current state of health. If that happened, we’d need to arrange for someone else to move in with him, and I’m not sure if anyone would be willing to do so. The chances of Papa leaving that house to move in with someone are slim to none. Of course, if I end up pregnant, I’ll be thrilled, and I’ll probably (definitely) beg DH to let us TTC anyway lol because hormones don’t care about logic.

Unrelated, if the acid reflux I’ve been having for the past week could F off, it would be much appreciated.

 

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Dobs what's the stress now?? Still the school? I'll tell you what I like -- crock pot meals. A huge vat of "set it and forget it" that feeds for multiple meals. Making chili in it right now even though it's in the 90's. Don't care! mmmmmm chili

Shae are you testing prog. with blood or urine? how does that work? I know you've explained it but my memory didn't retain that info. sorry! I'm just curious, if it takes no extra supplies to test would it be easier to just track that in the tww rather than use pregnancy tests...? OK whhaaat you can't say "family drama" and not explain! This is such a 360 from your plan! What happened??When will your hubby (hehe I like typing that!) know about the new job? Is it possible relocating may put y'all in a more affordable area? Maybe a house of your own will be more attainable.

Sorry about the reflux no fun! and also what a tease because I know that can be a symptom...how annoying.

 

[Jezika]

Hi all, sorry for being AWOL… was in Europe visiting family and then just busy since my return. Pregnancy nausea has ramped up big time and the past few days I could barely function… ran to the store in desperation to get some Gravol (can’t tolerate taste of ginger and it turns out you need to take B6 consistently for at least a week before it’s supposed to help, damn it) but the gravol made me both unable to stay awake AND restless at the same time, which really, really sucked. Had to cancel a client an’ all, just when I really need the money. I also just generally feel sick and weak, though I do also have a very sore tonsil on one side and tender glands. I’m worried how I’ll be able to be a parent and work on my now-super-urgent dissertation while feeling so shit. I see a nurse practitioner tomorrow for my prenatal appt. Hoping they can prescribe some diclectin. It’s supposed to make you sleepy too, but I don’t remember having much problems with it when I was pregnant with Matilda. Argh. Hate first trimester. Okay sorry for the long whine.

Gigs!!! I’m so happy to see you! That’s hilarious what you wrote on the thread 7 years ago… I think I remember that too. Also funny how the exact same topic just came up again recently for you, so it’s kind of true…

So I read everything and had so many things to respond to but now obviously forgot everything. I’m sorry for sucking. I’ll have to come back when I remember. Also my hand is hurting from typing in an awkward position while waiting for Matilda to fall asleep. Ooouch. BBL!

 

[DobbyForever]

Drama over the bus still and just work piling up

catch up later