Mid-August Testers

[NotNic]

Morning everyone! I'm feeling a bit better today. I have an appointment booked for Monday (I guess there is a lot of ill people in my town this week!) so that gives my body 5 more days to work on it's own! Sorry for being on a downer before. I still have a faint hope that I might just be one of those women who's pregnancies go undetected until they are 6 or 7 weeks! Even though that's not especially likely, I guess someone has to be that woman, and it could well be me. At the moment we still have no witch so that is still possible!

Snowflakes - I love that you now are a fan of 'squiffy'. I didn't realise that it was an english phrase Fingers crossed that the spotting goes away xx

InHisHands - Really keeping my fingers crossed for you to hun. When is / was (you never know with us girls!) your AF due? Thanks also for picking up the mood of the thread xx

CH - How are you feeling today? Big hugs xx

Bea - Hello! Hope you're staying away from the t'internet on you hols. Really hoping we have news for you soon. xx

and finally.......

Bex - I am SOOOO excited!!! Line eye or not, that faint ghost line could well be the signs that our very first May baby is on their way. Keeping the hope up for you. Don't worry about being too hopeful. If this is an evap then I know that you both will be upset, but sometimes I don't think it hurts to have a bit of faith. Retest again soon. Did you think that with your late O'ing that AF is due on the 17th? If so, that faint line could be a very early beanie. If this isn't it then it really could be your go very soon. I really do believe that we have potential BFPs just hiding on this thread. Keep us posted lovely.

to everyone and lots and lots of fingers crossed. xxx

 

[CHDickey]

Yeah Bex!!! Keep us posted!

I agree the PMA needs to come back! I had a temp drop this morning and some spotting yesterday, tmi alert, not enough to cover a light tampon. Changed yesterday around 3 and at 8:30 literally not even a spec. But I am pretty sure she's on her way.

I have a doctors appointment Monday but have to cancel because of a meeting! so need to call and reschedule today!!

Just want the witch to arrive already so I can move on to a new cycle!

 

[InHisHands]

Tested this morning ... BFN. --Mild AF cramps came last night and went within a few hours.. and came back this morning. Nipples still tender, though not as tender as 3 or 4 days ago. Maybe AF is just late. I was suppose to start yesterday making it a 27 day cycle since the day you start bleeding is considered day 1. thus if AF shows up today i will of had what is considered a 28 day cycle... but currently im on CD 29.

Hubby and i dtd last night and there was no sign of spotting or anything. *shrugs*

I did do some interesting research today though on Pregnancy tests.. for those of us who are getting BFN with no AF.

Thought it might help keep our PMA up ***baby dust to all****

How accurate are home pregnancy tests on the day you miss your period?
Most tests claim to be "greater than 99 percent accurate" and imply that you can use them as early as the day you miss your period, but a study published in 2004 in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology showed that this is misleading. Some tests may be able to detect the hormone in your urine at that point and give you a positive result, but most aren't sensitive enough to guarantee you an accurate result.

Researchers at the University of New Mexico evaluated 18 tests and found that only one was consistently sensitive enough to detect the levels of hCG that most pregnant women were likely to have on the first day of their missed menstrual period. Most of the other tests were only sensitive enough to pick up about 16 percent of pregnancies that early.

The bottom line: You're much more likely to get an accurate result if you wait a week after your expected period before testing.

How can these tests claim to be accurate so early in pregnancy?
According to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, a home pregnancy test can be called "greater than 99 percent accurate" if the manufacturer simply demonstrates that the test performs as well in the lab as an existing test more than 99 percent of the time. Since today's home pregnancy tests are more sensitive than previous products, it's not surprising that manufacturers are able to make this claim, but it has nothing to do with a test's ability to detect pregnancy at the time of a missed period.

https://www.babycenter.com/0_home-pregnancy-tests_2029.bc

 

[Srbjbex]

Thanks InHisHands - thats really interesting! Obviously that is why we are call getting BFNs (or ghosties!) so far....we just need to wait another week hey!!!

Snowflakes - what does your tea say today?? More good positive thoughts?

CH - you hang on in there.... I'm not having you give in yet, no way!!! I thought my temp drop was definitely it yesterday, but back up again today so who knows!

Nic you are right - FF moved my ov date around, which I then discarded one of the temps which made ov earlier again, so maybe it was right the fist time round

I will definitely keep you guys in the loop - you will be the first to know if there is any hint of any second line (well, maybe 2nd, I might let OH know first but maybe not ). If still no witch then I am going to test again tomorrow morning. Its my routine now....6am alarm, temp then test!!!

 

[InHisHands]

Im so excited for you Bex. I really hope this is it for you.

Snowflake -- you tested this morning???

 

[snowflakes120]

No test as AF arrived though out the night. Booooo!! Awe well! I was totally expecting it though. Onto next cycle - I went and got the Evening Primrose. I hate to be the 1st to get AF out of our little group here.

Tea's saying today was not good: By honoring your words, you are honored.

Lots of things going on with ya ladies this AM! I am still crossing all crossables for y'all.

 

[NotNic]

Snowflakes. Sorry to hear that you're out this month, however I'm also very jealous that this means you're now in for next month! You'll be leading the way on the ovulating and everything, while I'll be playing catch up

I've had a few odd cramps today and there was yesterdays EWCM, so maybe the witch was waiting for me so I didn't hit the new cycle on my own? Will keep you posted.

Hands - That was a very interesting article. I think I could have done with that a week ago! Based on that logic, and taking into account that I don't actually know if / when I did ovulate, so I could well only be coming up to an official week late now. I'll test again on Friday if AF is still lost and a bit shy. xx

 

[Srbjbex]

Well, I went and bought some frer on the way home from work tonight. Couldnt resist poas!

I've tried to upload the photo but iPad doesn't seem to like this.....but the news is that it doesn't look like a ghostie to me....this looks like a real, no-fooling second line!! I'm almost scared to say it, but it's a

Will test again in the morning, and for next few days, but this is it!!!

 

[NotNic]

Woo hoo Bex! So pleased for you, and that wasn't with fmu so tomorrow's test is bound to be even stronger!! This seems like you have our May baby! Can't wait to see a picture soon. Much love! xx

 

[InHisHands]

Bex - YIPEEE!!!!! Im so happy for you!!!! May babies here we come When are you goint to schedule an appointment with your doctor? First, Mrs. Bea... then you ... this thread is the thing.

Snowflake- sorry to hear about AF, but at least you are regular and thus can start fresh next month. Go get your June baby girl!!! -- Remember this thread has it going on.

Ch - anything new?

Nic - i really hope you get a BFP in the morning. PMA girl.. it isn't over yet.

Mrs. Bea - You're missing everything!!!

As for me. Still no sign of AF. Cramps come for a few hours, then leave for a few hours... never real painful.. just low and dull. My Nipples are still sore... and i have a new symptom. I went from being really dried to having creamy white discharge!!! There's isn't a lot of it (not coming off onto the panties), but enough for me to notice the wetness. That is a sign of pregnancy right?

I bought a package of 3 FRER tests today. If AF doesnt show and as long as im getting BFN, I think i will follow the following testing schedule: Friday, Monday, Wednesday. - Then make a schedule for the doc one way or another.

 

[MrsBea23]

Hi Girls,

This is the first day I have had 5 minutes to get on the internet and look and what awaits me a BFP yay Bex that is Awsome woo hoo soooo excited for you.

Snowflake - Sorry AF got you hun. I say go for a massage and have a really big night out this month because next month when you get your BFP you won't be able to do those things.

Inhishands - Good luck hun I had cramping around when AF was due and was sure she was coming so fingers crossed you get that BFP.

CH - Hopefully you will get your BFP before you even get a chance to reschedule your appointment!

Nic - I have had ewcm since finding out I am pg so hopefully that is a good sign for you.

I am off to Vegas tomorrow so not sure when I will be able to get back on but I have my fingers crossed for all of you still in this month to everyone.

Bex just sooo happy for you yay hun.

 

[snowflakes120]

Way to go Bex!! So happy for you!! Hoorayyyyyy!!!

 

[Srbjbex]

Thanks ladies!!! I am absolutely in disbelief!! It's such a surreal feeling! Did another test this morning and a stronger line is there so I wasn't imagining it last night! Will make a docs appointment next week. I want to see a specific doctor, so I'm happy to wait till whenever she is free!

Snowflakes, reallyto sorry to hear about AF. At least you can move onto a bright new cycle and start the charge for next month for us!

Inhishands - you symptoms sounds really really positive! Keeping everything crossed for you

CH - how you doing? Any more signs of AF yet?

Nic - I will upload the pic from last night when I get to work!!!

Mrsbea - nice of you to pop in while your on your hols, I'm sure there'll be more good news waiting for you when you get back!!

Thanks again ladies - I couldn't have done it without you.

 

[Srbjbex]

FRER result from last night

 

[NotNic]

Oh my Bex. They are some fine looking lines! Yipee!! Definitely not ghostly ones I feel very proud of you right now, though me thinks you probably couldn't have done it without your OH, rather than us!

Mrs Bea - Lovely to hear from you. Hope you're having a super, duper holiday. I also hope that my EWCM is a good sign like yours!

AFM - I didn't test today. I decided to wait until tomorrow and need to go and buy some tests. Still no AF, but I'm definitely feeling fat. I'm just hoping this bloated tummy is for a good reason! If not, then AF needs to get here asap!

Love and to everyone xxx

 

[CHDickey]

Bex-YEAH!!!! We have a may baby so excited for you!!! It gives me hope in the next cycle!!!

Yup next cycle ladies-AF showed up in full force today!!! Round 4 here we come!!!

Bea- so glad to hear from you!! How are you feeling?!?! Have you been able to hear a heartbeat yet? You should be around 8 weeks right?!?!

 

[InHisHands]

Good Morning!!! And yes i say Good!!! Still no sign of AF here and my PMA is through the roof. I feel like it's only a matter of time before my little bean decides to make an appearance. Still have the mild cramps that come and go. Sore nipples. Sleeplessness. Overall though im feeling pretty good about things this month. Honestly i think i skipped over AF and that usually can only mean....

Hubby is more on edge than i am. He's just so SURE it has happened and that he'll have a boy with dark hair. We both have blond hair.


CH - so sorry to hear about AF.... but all that means is that you and snow could have June babies!!!!

Bex - im so excited for you!!! I think when i get a BFP, that i will make an appointment right away, since i don't get to choose my doctor anyways *shrugs* I really hope i get a REAL obyn... and not some soldier playing doctor.

Well im off to start a new day Was suppose to have a 27 day cycle (start bleeding on day 28). I'm on CD30. Im officially 2 days late and working on Day number 3!!!!

 

[CHDickey]

Inhishands that is awesome!! Keeping the PMA for you!!! When do you plan on testing again?!?!

I will be happy as long as at least one of us gets a BFP each month!! Here's to our calendar babies!

 

[InHisHands]

I thinking of testing tomorrow morning... but i doubt i will get a BFP tomorrow. The only reason i will is because the kids get out half day and thus would make getting to an apt easier if the docs can fit me in. Even if i see a ghostly line.. i'll take it as a BFP due to the fact that i've been trying for 9 months now and all my BFN were stark white

 

[Srbjbex]

Thanks again ladies!!

CH - really sorry about AF arriving. Definitely a June baby for you and Snowflakes!!!

InHisHands - great PMA!!!! would be great if you could join me with a BFP this cycle!

Nic - you hang on in there!!!!!!!!!!!!!