September testers - Welcome!

[Lilchik]

There were June and July tester threads here that are now inactive but I wanted to keep it going for those of us who are trying to buddy-up with others testing in September.

I'll start - it's my cd14, got a strong +opk last night and again today, ovulation expected within the next few days. Planning to test September 8th.

How about you?

 

[4boys]

Hey Lilchik, I'm currently 4dpo and as this is my first cycle using FF (finished taking mini pill mid June) it's telling me I should also wait until 8th Sept to test! AF is due before that though on around the 2nd. So tbh not sure. I have 4 boys already and we are trying for a last baby. I know it'll be harder this time as I'm older now at 37, but I will carry on and if it's meant to be, it'll happen

 

[Lilchik]

Welcome 4boys! Will be testing almost at the same time, very excited.

I'm also 37 and ttcing #1 for the longest time. I had issues that had to be taken care of, recently had a lap done, my cycles have stabilized and I'm getting +opks which hasn't happened before therefore I'm very hopeful.

Good luck and God bless you!

 

[4boys]

That's wonderful that you've started getting positive opk's! No wonder you are excited. I really hope that this is your month. I'm just hoping AF doesn't arrive before I test, that's if I don't cave before the 8th lol it'd be cool to test on the same day, although we are in different time zones (I'm in London) I have an aunt who lives in Cali, she had her boys age 41 and 43.

How long have you been trying? How long did you try before seeing your doctor? I'm thinking if I didn't conceive this month I might make an appointment.

 

[Lilchik]

Yeah, it would be awesome if we both test on the same day and get BFPs! You'd be testing first anyway due to time zone. I usually don't cave-in to early testing as I hate seeing bfns.

My DH and I started casually trying (not preventing) right after we got married almost 10 years ago. My cycles were always irregular and far in between, my DH work takes him away from home very often for week(s) at a time. All of these factors obviously played a factor as we couldn't really time anything. After 4 years of casual ttcing I went to see the doctor and was diagnosed with PCOS (I knew I had it long before official diagnosis based on symptoms). They put me on Clomid and Metformin. I didn't finish even one cycle of Clomid as it gave me terrible side effects. I wanted to go the natural way and in the next 5 years tried all sorts of natural herbs, teas, massages, etc. Finally, in March of this years I had a laparoscopy performed with ovarian resection. I was told to start trying on the second cycle following the lap. I had two 50mg Clomid cycles and now on my second un-medicated cycle. I'm checking my ovulation using OPKs, and have been getting positive OPKs every cycle following my lap. Like I already mentioned, I tried OPKs before but was never able to get a positive. Seeing +opks is really exciting because it gives me hope.

Hope my story didn't bore you to death.

 

[4boys]

Gosh Lilchik, you have been trying a long time and been through so much! Your story didn't bore me at all, I'm full of admiration. A pos OPK really is a huge deal after all this time, after all those procedures etc you really deserve this. I'm rooting for you.

 

[bumbleberry]

Hi, I'll join currently TTC #2

I'm currently 6dpo and FF says AF due around 4th September - I have short cycles 22/23 days...

Lilchik - fingers crossed for you, that's quite a journey so far.

Good luck 4boys

 

[Lilchik]

Welcome bumbleberry! How cool is that? We are the same age and so our our DHs! Were you able to conceive your daughter naturally or took any medications? How long have you had PCOS?

 

[bumbleberry]

Welcome bumbleberry! How cool is that? We are the same age and so our our DHs! Were you able to conceive your daughter naturally or took any medications? How long have you had PCOS?

Cool!

My daughter was conceived naturally, I did try metformin for about 2 months before I fell pregnant with her but it made me sick, I can't remember how long I was off it before I fell pregnant so I've no idea if it helped or not. I've had PCOS for about 8-9 years, I manage it by trying to keep my weight down with diet and exercise which helps the symptoms, but it's very, very easy for me to gain weight

For me, I can fall pregnant but I also miscarry easy, I am waiting for my appt with the specialist in September following my last m/c. Again I don't know if my taking metformin prior to my daughter's conception helped (I have read various reports stating that it may help with recurrent miscarriage but I don't think there is enough evidence yet)

 

[WishnandHopn]

Can I join you ladies? I don't exactly know when to expect AF since this is my first cycle after an early miscarriage on August 4. I think I'm about 8-9 dpo today, so I will start testing on Sept 6 if AF hasn't shown up.

We have our first fertility appt on Sept 8th. It took us 8 cycles to conceive the first time, so really hoping that with some help it won't take as long the next time!

 

[4boys]

Welcome Wishn and Bumbleberry! We are all around the same age on this thread which is cool. I am now 12dpo and AF is due any day, I feel as if she's on her way - you know, grumpy and tired lol. Once she arrives I'm gonna go and see my GP and get some advice. I know I only came off the pill in June but all the advice I've read says at my age it's better to seek help sooner rather than later, not that there's a magic pill that will make it happen. I always took getting pregnant for granted before now - stupid huh? Wishing you all the best of luck and keep us posted xx

 

[Lilchik]

Welcome bumbleberry! How cool is that? We are the same age and so our our DHs! Were you able to conceive your daughter naturally or took any medications? How long have you had PCOS?

Cool!

My daughter was conceived naturally, I did try metformin for about 2 months before I fell pregnant with her but it made me sick, I can't remember how long I was off it before I fell pregnant so I've no idea if it helped or not. I've had PCOS for about 8-9 years, I manage it by trying to keep my weight down with diet and exercise which helps the symptoms, but it's very, very easy for me to gain weight

For me, I can fall pregnant but I also miscarry easy, I am waiting for my appt with the specialist in September following my last m/c. Again I don't know if my taking metformin prior to my daughter's conception helped (I have read various reports stating that it may help with recurrent miscarriage but I don't think there is enough evidence yet)

Thanks for sharing your experiences, real world stories always hit home with me. Hopefully you won't have to wait too long for your next BFP. Good luck!

 

[Lilchik]

Can I join you ladies? I don't exactly know when to expect AF since this is my first cycle after an early miscarriage on August 4. I think I'm about 8-9 dpo today, so I will start testing on Sept 6 if AF hasn't shown up.

We have our first fertility appt on Sept 8th. It took us 8 cycles to conceive the first time, so really hoping that with some help it won't take as long the next time!

Welcome Wishn! I took a few minutes and scanned your pregnancy journal, my heart goes out to you. You seem like a very positive person and have been blessed with a great husband. I'm sure your day will come and you'll hold a beautiful bundle of joy in your arms and all the struggles will be forgotten.

 

[WishnandHopn]

Thank you for your kind words Lilchik! It's nice to have support from great strong women who understand how difficult TTC can be!

I'm 11 dpo today...no symptoms, no spotting, blah.

I'm SO glad the weekend is here!

 

[Lilchik]

I'm 8dpo and also no symptoms to brag about. For some reason, I'm much more relaxed this cycle, just taking life a day at a time, not obsessing over symptoms or lack thereof. Just waiting...

It's going to be a three-day weekend for me! Enjoy yours!

 

[bumbleberry]

I'm 9dpo and zero symptoms but my chart looks ok so will see how that goes...

I'm so pleased weekend is here too, I finished my contract with my current employer today, was sad to leave my boss who has also become my friend. But starting new job Monday so excited & nervous at the same time!! At least it's taking my mind off symptom spotting

Lilchik- lucky 3 day weekend for you!!

 

[Lilchik]

It definitely helps to have your mind preoccupied with something during the 2WW doesn't it?
Good luck with your new job, that must be exciting!

 

[Kaiecee]

Can i join?



Hi ladies I'm back I'll be testing tomorrow or Monday I'm already 2 days late but want to make sure I don't waste any tests.

 

[Maturemama39]

Hello-May I join? 9dpo and supposed to test 3 Sep. AF due 10Sep-27 day cycle...I detest the wait

 

[Kaiecee]

Hope u see it or I'm crazy.