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[smawfl]

Looking good pusscat!

When will you test? I was so tempted this morning but think it's still too early at 8dpo?

Plus my temps are odd. Think it's because I'm waking really early at the moment!

 

[Pusscat]

I think I'll wait until Saturday. I'm going to order some tests now. I agree 8dpo is still early. Maybe tomorrow? Do you work Thursday and Friday? I think it's a good idea not to test on a work day so you can let it sink in properly.

 

[smawfl]

Yep I work Wednesday to Friday. We shall see how we go.. I've got one first response test at home screaming 'pee on me'! Lol

 

[Pusscat]

I think I feel less desperate to test this time around because I know I'll have a whole 9 months or more of being pregnant so I can wait a few extra days to find out!

 

[smawfl]

Which tests did you go for Pusscat? I'm wishing I'd bought some Internet cheapies!

 

[smawfl]

How's the temp today Pusscat?

I keep waking up at different times so mine feel all over the place!

 

[Pusscat]

Which tests did you go for Pusscat? I'm wishing I'd bought some Internet cheapies!

I got a twin pack first response. Not arrived yet, hope they get here for Saturday!!! I put a pack of 15 cheapies in my basket but removed them before I checked out! I'm trying hard not to be obsessed with testing! I'm guessing you managed to hold off this morning?

How's the temp today Pusscat?

I keep waking up at different times so mine feel all over the place!

My temp went back up but not as high as it was. Above the cover line though so I think it's OK. I've been having some pretty horrible pulling/twingy pains to the left of where I think my uterus is. It's fine when I sitting down but feels stretched and painful when I stand up or if I tread heavily! Not a crampy period pain at all. I feel bloated in that area too.

I keep taking my temp at a different time as well. Always within a couple of hours though so hopefully still accurate. It was a lot easier last time round when I was working full time so just took my temp when my alarm went off.

Any symptoms this morning smawfl?

Ds - have you got your bloods results back yet? It's taking ages!

 

[smawfl]

I've got some First Response and some cheapies floating in my Amazon basket at the moment.

I'm trying to hold off with the one I have at home!

This morning I had to really stop myself but no testing for me today.

Early DPO I had the twinges and pullings! Seem to have stopped now. And a couple of days ago my boobs felt sore but stopped now too. (I think it may have been my prodding making them sore!!) doh

 

[Pusscat]

I've got some First Response and some cheapies floating in my Amazon basket at the moment.

I'm trying to hold off with the one I have at home!

This morning I had to really stop myself but no testing for me today.

Early DPO I had the twinges and pullings! Seem to have stopped now. And a couple of days ago my boobs felt sore but stopped now too. (I think it may have been my prodding making them sore!!) doh

The cheapies are so tempting and so cheap! But you can't rely on them and there's no reason for having them if you've got a proper test and wait until the correct time test

The twinges have stopped now! Boobs feel normal and no other symptoms

 

[smawfl]

I even tried an OPK the other day as I'd read some people get positives and they can act as HPT. Was a BFN! LOL

 

[Pusscat]

I even tried an OPK the other day as I'd read some people get positives and they can act as HPT. Was a BFN! LOL

You're doing well to have not tested today! Do you only have one test in the house?

 

[smawfl]

Yes just the one out of date one!!

I did take it out of the box yesterday though... just to read the instructions!

 

[minimoocow]

ha ha ladies you need to step away from the tests!!!

We had our intro appointment last week and I thought you might like to know what it was about (I've also started a journal in the LTTTC section so this is copied from there!). The Practioner came to our house and explained the programme to us which was a bit nerve racking but ok. The first stage is essentially learning the Creighton Method of charting which is a standardised recording of cervical mucus. From this they will look at our charts and identify possible problems, send me for blood tests and then a consultation.

The session lasted about a hour, we had a slide show presentation and then we were given the materials for charting - basically some stickers! lol! The charting isn't new to me - most of us on here have been doing it a while but what is new is the standardisation which allows Napro doctors to analyse them and suggest further tests and therefore treatments.

We're on a month's "intercourse" ban so we can make accurate recordings and then we've been told to avoid fertile periods until we've seen the doctor to avoid another MC. Its a little counter intuitive but we've agreed to give it a fair shot so we are going with it for now . . . we'll see how it goes!!!

 

[Pusscat]

Yes just the one out of date one!!

I did take it out of the box yesterday though... just to read the instructions!

Are you going to buy some new tests? You're probably going to want to back up what the out of date one says!

Strange possible symptom - my boobs leaked some milk!!! I haven't breastfed since January. Don't know if it's a sign or if they just want to start feeding DD again!

 

[Pusscat]

That sounds really good mini. Never heard of that method but as you say you are used to charting so I'm sure you'll get the hang of this new way. It's nice they came to your house and sounds like a good plan. Good luck with it!

 

[smawfl]

ha ha ladies you need to step away from the tests!!!

We had our intro appointment last week and I thought you might like to know what it was about (I've also started a journal in the LTTTC section so this is copied from there!). The Practioner came to our house and explained the programme to us which was a bit nerve racking but ok. The first stage is essentially learning the Creighton Method of charting which is a standardised recording of cervical mucus. From this they will look at our charts and identify possible problems, send me for blood tests and then a consultation.

The session lasted about a hour, we had a slide show presentation and then we were given the materials for charting - basically some stickers! lol! The charting isn't new to me - most of us on here have been doing it a while but what is new is the standardisation which allows Napro doctors to analyse them and suggest further tests and therefore treatments.

We're on a month's "intercourse" ban so we can make accurate recordings and then we've been told to avoid fertile periods until we've seen the doctor to avoid another MC. Its a little counter intuitive but we've agreed to give it a fair shot so we are going with it for now . . . we'll see how it goes!!!

Thanks for the update, Mini. Sounds like you're positive which is great! Sounds good they game to your house. Wishing you lots of luck and will check out your journal! xx

 

[smawfl]

Yes just the one out of date one!!

I did take it out of the box yesterday though... just to read the instructions!

Are you going to buy some new tests? You're probably going to want to back up what the out of date one says!

Strange possible symptom - my boobs leaked some milk!!! I haven't breastfed since January. Don't know if it's a sign or if they just want to start feeding DD again!

Erm I may have bought some more tests today! I needed to get some more folic acid so they kind of just jumped into my basket too

Milk leakage is very interesting!!! My friend who is pregnant at the moment is leaking, and she didn't stop feeding very long before she fell pregnant! Did you squeeze it out or it just leaked?!

 

[smawfl]

My symptoms for today are two huge spots on my face!

 

[minimoocow]

It seems to be some underground Catholic method! I think it is because they are a charity with no advertising budget so info is distributed via church magazines and Parish priests (as its seen as an alternative to IVF). We are not Catholic which apparently doesn't matter although they only treat married couples. I think Napro appealed to us as they are interested in fixing the fertility problem to allow you to conceive naturally whereas IVF is more about creating a baby for you to take home but might not actually solve your infertility. I know that's a massive oversimplification of the hard work that IVF clinics do but that is how it feels to me - from the first GP appointment it was clear we were on a conveyor with the end result being IVF and that was before any tests were done!

 

[minimoocow]

My symptoms for today are two huge spots on my face!

I've got my fingers crossed for you smawfl I really have but that is a very lame symptom for today - nice try!!!