Third Time Lucky - Fingers Crossed!!!

[mannymoo]

So last night I did a quick OPK (so much for going with the flow) and it was positive! It was CD16 for me yesterday which is way later than normal. So pleased I did it because otherwise I might have missed it completely. Poor DH - I think when we got back from hols he just wanted a break from all the BDing only to be told he had to keep going for another few days

Ladies I have a really good feeling about this little thread. Positivity is what we need to get through this!!

Lou sorry you still waiting to Ov but as PopTart says, just keep testing and it WILL happen. Do you temp? It would be great if Ov fell over your holidays. Then you can just relax and enjoy instead of trying to schedule DTD in-between work and everything else. Where are you going? I must say, I find waiting to Ov a lot harder than the TWW. At least in TWW you can symptom spot (which keeps us entertained)! And that little glimmer that I could be pregnant is enough to pull me through TWW!

PopTart I'll be super-impressed if you manage to hold out until AF is due. I can't help POAS and normally start testing from about 7 DPO - CRAZY! When is AF due for you?

Yes - I am also one of those feet-in-the-air-for-30-mins people! I love it because I can order DH around and he is always so willing - bless!

My holiday was to Seychelles which was AMAZING. I am having a hard time getting back into the real world. PopTart - I'm based in South Africa so thankfully didn't come home to endless rain. But it is the middle of winter here so I did have to come back to freezing cold! After 30 degree heat for 10 days, it is a shock!!

Hope you're all having a good day! xx

 

[PopTart28]

Hi mannymoo,
Thats great news on the + OPK and yes it was a good job you tested it was obviously meant to be that you tested....

I know how you feel about jumping your poor DH as ive had a similar time when ive ovulated and my DH has not long go back from flying home after being away with work and instead of him getting to relax we needed to get on it with the BDing for the next few days so I can sympathise with you as you do kind of feel bad in a way as its sometimes not the ideal time when you get those + tests but hey ho needs must if you want that BFP ;-)

I too am feeling good about our little thread and hope we can continue it long after we all have got our BFP's and keep each other going throughout our journeys.....

Mannymoo - I love the way you put it about finding waiting to O harder than the TWW as the symptom spotting making the TWW more interesting, That is just soooo true and you are right waiting to O can be soo stressful and I can be rather angry and impatient when it comes to that stage so thats the only reason I am able to hold out to test untill my AF due date has passed before testing - plus i cant deal with getting - tests before a missed period so i'd rather wait till im 'late' if you know what i mean, saves alittle heart ache with all the - tests for me....

However i can understand you testing as early as 7 DPO as unless you have something to focus on its really hard to stop yourself testing, eapecially if you already have some symptoms....

Id love to go to the Seyscelles, I bet you had a lovely time, its alwasy like getting hit in the face when you come home to a completely different temperature after a holiday and can take a few days to get used to it again so i hope your all togged up and keeping warm with all that BDing i hope you are doing ;-)

Hahaha I love that im not the only one to get my DH to do things for me while im post session with my legs in the air - its soo funny as my DH always asks if im alright while im laying there reading...i agree bless their hearts they must love us.....

Lou you had better still be testing - have you had any good results lately - I hope you are doing ok honey, you've been alittle quiet and to be honest im alittle worried about you babe...please let us know your ok and if not we will try our best to pick you up i promise...hugs for you, xxx

AFM - I have had sensitive nipples the last 48hours and my boobs are really swollen, plus felt alittle sicky last night and then again this morning so im keeping my fingers crossed this is the month........

Im due to get AF in about a week i think - im still not looking at my chart or calender, ive not looked at it for about 9 days now and dont want to till at least the weekend then ill be almost at the end of my TWW which will make my impatience to test not last as long, so my willpower is strong this month and im keeping mega busy to stop myself thinking about it all the time....just counting down the days till te weekend then we shall see.....

Besides I will be home alone from tomorrow AM as my DH goes away with work again but this time for 17 days so we are lucky I ovulated while he was at home this month or we may have missed it....

That means if AF doesnt show i will be testing home alone and will be letting you ladies know what happens asap as ill have to tell someone and I will be able to get hold of you all alot easier than my DH, but he'l know as soon as i can contact him round his crazy working hours he does when hes away.

Right hugs, love and luck to all my lovely ladies, fingers crossed - this is our lucky thread and we will all get our BFP's soon i know it, xxx

 

[Lou15]

Wow mannymoo, as PopTart says it was obviously meant to be that you tested! A good sign I'm sure! Yes I agree at least in 2WW you can symptom spot and also there is pretty much a set time limit before you know one way or the other...although of course v tempting to test far too early as I do every time! Beginning to wonder if I am EVER going to ovulate!!
And PopTart, sounds like you are getting even more symptoms! I am so hopeful for you! But as you say best to wait til missed AF to test if you possibly can.
I am so sorry that I am a bit quiet, but please don't worry for me. Life is just a bit hard at the moment- DH and I both work such long hours, and I feel like I have no energy left at the end of the day to be as good a wife as I would like to be. I have repeatedly asked my boss if I can reduce my hours, and am refused every time. It's such an emotional job too- I just feel physically and mentally exhausted at the moment. Hopefully our holiday will pick us both up though- we are off to a wedding this weekend, then to Greece for a week for some much needed sunshine. We plan to lie in the sun, drink cocktails and nap- a lot! Then of course some extra BD-ing too! Absolutely can't wait to spend that much needed time with my lovely husband.
Good luck! I can't wait til this is the 3rd time lucky bump buddies thread!!! xxxx

 

[mannymoo]

Those signs are getting better and better poptart! Did you have similar early symptoms with your other pregnancies? With my first I had every symptom in the book and got a bfp at 10dpo. For my second I had nothing at all. And I only got a bfp when AF ws 4 days late. I was convinced I was out.

Really hope you are the first of our sticky-baby BFPs!

 

[mannymoo]

Lou our posts must have crossed in cyber-space. Sounds like this holiday is perfectly timed for you and dh. And if you catch the egg while on hols, you can play the hippie card and come up with some exotic Greek name for your little one!

BTW how old is everyone? I'm 34 so starting to get concerned about time running out but will give it a few more years before full on panic mode!

 

[Lou15]

Ha! Love that idea! Just googled Greek baby names and the possibilities are endless!
Buy, seriously, we have our names all picked already- we've had a lot of time to think about it! Could still all change though...maybe Alexandros or Olympia will get a look in after all!
What about everyone else? Names in mind or not sure as yet?

I am 28, but DH is 35 and has been broody for years and years!

 

[PopTart28]

Hi ladies how are you doing today, I hope you are well and staying positive about this month - not long till testing time ......

Lou - hang in there and dont stress you WILL ovulate its probably alittle late as your stressed out and tired - you wait it will happen while your relaxed on your much needed holiday and like mannymoo says if you catch that egg you can have fun with a greek inspired names ;-)

I hope you and DH enjoy every minute of your holiday - its hard when your burnt out at home to keep up the BDing and testing as well as wifey duties, you so deserve a break away and mannymoo is right you couldnt have timed it any better for you both.

Oh and you can say what you want but ill still worry about you and always be thinking of you if your abit quiet, your not on your own, remember we are hear even if you want to scream and rant at womeone - GO FOR IT!!! it may even make you feel better....xxxx

Hahahaha i love that ' 3rd time luck bump buddies thread' made me smile lots..and its going to happen for all of us, xxx

Hi mannymoo im trying to not get too excited about my symptoms but its really hard....i had a few symptoms with my first pregnancie and tested as AF was 4days late but like you almost nothing with my second....only sore nipples, big boobs and tight tummy which I put doen to AF coming, so i tested and got a +!

GOD i hope i get my BFP this time - we both really want me to carry his child, plus DH cant wait to see me pregnant and feel and talk to my growing bump - he's been sooo sweet this time after all we've been through...I cant wait to see him hold his first child - thats what keeps me going.....

Well we have some baby names in mind but havent really over thought them or discussed what we'd call a boy or girl as we didnt want to temp fate before incase we couldnt get Pg but now we havent discussed it as im scared I wont be able to carry our own child so we wont be going over names properly untill we are home and dry and I have my baby girl or boy in my arms....then we will know their name almost without haveing to properly discuss it.......

Im 29 in Feb next year and DH will be 29 this Sept......

AFM - im not sure whats going on now, Ive still got sore nipples, big boobs and a tight lower abdomen......have felt a little sicky the last 3nights and mornings in a row and been having some very crazy dreams (they have kept my DH entertained when ive told him about them) Im just not sure tho as i dont 'feel' pregnant which given the above things seems alittle strange to me.......

Oh well fingers crossed, ill check my calender on saturday morning and see if AF is due or late and work out if i need to and when to test.....

I hope you are both well and am loving sharing this journey with you both...

Love, hugs and luck to you both, speak soon, xxx

 

[MissCam]

hello so i have just been through my 2nd Miscarriage...............


and i am wanting to try again straight away,

but i feel like me and my partner must incompatible.

i have been told by a few people that blood groups are very important when TTC,
and if you & your partners dnt match then you need D injections so your body doesn't reject the baby causing a miscarriage.

so next time i fall preg i am going straight to the docs and ask them to find out my blood group!!!!!!


this worries me alot.

 

[PopTart28]

Welcome missCam,

If your ready then by all means try again straight away I know all of us on this tread are......we can go through this together, x

I dont believe for a minute you and your partner are imcompatable, please try to stay positive i know its hard but it helps the body and mind to heal and not carry it through the next time you TTC......

If you are really worrying about it your blood groups hindering holding onto a pregnancy - why wait till your pregnant again - go and get your blood type from your GP NOW and get as much info from them while you are there about blood groups and having a baby, it cant hurt to ask if you are really concerned about it. Besides they may have some very interesting information for you....

I've never heard of this personally and know loads of people who have concieved after MC's one friend had 5MC's and went on to have a healthy set of twins naturally - it was nothing to do with blood types just to do with chromosomes and the lining of her womb...Its obviously different for everyone but shows if you want something bad enough, stay positive and keep trying IT WILL HAPPEN FOR YOU..........Go see your GP and see what they say, its the only way you'll actually know if that has something to do with what your going through...

I found this article i hope it helps.....
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A woman's blood group could influence her chances of getting pregnant, scientists have found.

Those with blood type O may struggle to conceive due to a lower egg count and poorer egg quality, while those with blood group A seem to be more fertile.

More than 560 women with an average age of 35 undergoing fertility treatment took part in the research, led by experts from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York and Yale University.

Blood samples were taken to measure levels of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), a known marker of fertility.

FSH levels greater than 10 suggest a woman will have more difficulty conceiving than those whose levels are under 10.

A high FSH level indicates a diminished ovarian reserve, which refers to both egg quality and the number of eggs left available for fertilisation.

Ovarian reserve tends to decline significantly as a woman reaches her middle and late 30s and faster in the early 40s.

The study found that women who were blood type O were twice as likely to have an FSH level greater than 10 as those in any other blood group. The findings held true even when a woman's age was taken into account and the fact the women came from two different clinics.

Meanwhile, those with blood group A were "significantly less likely" to have an FSH level greater than 10 than those who were blood group O.

Some 44% of the UK population are blood group O and 42% are type A.

People with blood group A carry the A antigen, which is a protein on the surface of the cell, but this is absent in people with O type.

Dr Edward Nejat, from the department of obstetrics and gynaecology at Albert Einstein College, is presenting his findings at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) conference in Denver.

He said: "In both groups of women that were seeking fertility treatment, those with blood type O were twice as likely to have an FSH level over 10 than those with blood types other than O.

"We found that women with A and AB – women with the A blood group gene – were protected from this effect of diminished ovarian reserve.

"From the population we studied, and the fact it was two different centres and there was a good mix of patients ethnically and racially, we can say that blood type O was associated with an FSH level greater than 10 in women seeking infertility evaluation and/or treatment.

"Patients with blood type O seeking infertility evaluation at these centres have a higher likelihood to be diagnosed with elevated FSH and hence manifest diminished ovarian reserve."

Nejat said FSH levels were just one marker of fertility and more studies were needed."A woman's age remains the most important factor in determining her success of conceiving.

"The baseline FSH gives us an idea of the quality and quantity of a woman's eggs."

Tony Rutherford, chair of the British Fertility Society, said: "This is the first time that I'm aware of that researchers have shown a link between blood group and potential for fertility."

However, he said there were other hormones that predicted diminished ovarian reserve which were also important to assess.

"This is interesting and it shows a potential link but we really need to look at it with these other, more up to date tests of ovarian reserve."

Rutherford said a bigger study would need to be carried out in the general population to see if blood group caused potential problems for all women trying to conceive.

"We need to look at a prospective group of women to see if blood group affects your chance of getting pregnant," he said. "This needs further exploration."
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Its obviously not a conclusive study and still being looked into but i feel that a MC happens because there is either something wrong with the embryo, the lining of my womb, hormone levels or its settled in the wrong place .....

There can be other factors which lead to MC but unfortunately untill you have gone through 3 MC's the doctors wont test you to find out whats going on and even then there are women on this site who have had these tests (had to put off TTC while they were going throught them and waiting for the results) and got results that said everythings healthy and just to keep trying.....which i can only imagine must be hard to go through for such an empty outcome, other have had different supplements prescribed and others a less stressfull daily routien..

So ill keep my fingers crossed that if you see your doc they can give you some information to put your mind alittle at rest or give you the answers you are looking for.....

Keep us posted on how you get on and how TTC is going wont you and good luck with both seeing your GP and TTC, were all here with you...

Love, hugs and luck to you, xxx

 

[mannymoo]

Hi MissCam and welcome to the group. Thanks PopTart for the info. I've just skim-read so forgive me if I repeat anything that has already been said.

My partner is A pos and I am A neg which is theoretically not compatible. Apparently the issue only arises after you have carried one child to full term. You can get antibodies from your baby (which would be A pos) and that can fight off subsequent pregnancies. It is unlikely going to impact a first pregnancy. It also doesn't mean that you can not have more children with your partner. You will just need an injection at various stages through subsequent pregnancies. If you are concerned, asked your doc to check your and your partner's blood groups and also to test your RH antibodies. Even though I haven't carried a baby to term (and therefore shouldn't be affected yet), my doctor tested for the antibodies anyway and all was fine. Hope that helps. x

 

[Lou15]

Hello to my lovely future 3rd time lucky bump buddies!!

So sorry I haven't been on in a couple of days....the joys of on-call and trying to move house right before a holiday!

Well, yesterday was my last day at work so I am officially free for the next 11 days! Hooray! And my OPK had a faint line yesterday, not a positive, but better than I've been getting, so hopefully going to ovulate at some time in the next few days- not really sure though as I've always had the digital tests before which were obviously sooo easy to interpret- but also soooo expensive! Here's hoping it's around my friend's wedding time as weddings always make me feel very loved-up! I just remembered a discussion a few posts back that I meant to add to- you were talking about what your OHs do while you stick your bum in the air- mine always tries to chat to keep me company for as long as possible but then ends up falling asleep mid sentence as he gets so terribly sleepy after DTD! But he tries so hard, bless him. However, I have changes tactics this time as I found out with m/c number 2 that I have a tilted uterus, so apparently I should lie on my tummy instead. To be honest, bum in the air did the trick last time but maybe I'll get pregnant super-quickly with this new position! Here's hoping!

MissCam, as the others say, please don't think that you and your partner are incompatible. I am A negative myself, and, as mannymoo says, it would only present a problem if you had a blood group positive baby, and some of its blood got into your circulation, causing your body to produce antibodies to it, and then you had a further baby, which those antibodies could attack. And they give you Anti-D injections at various stages (usually late on) in pregnancy to prevent this. I was also given anti-D both times I miscarried as a precaution, too. So please don't worry about that side of things. Good luck with TTC again.

PopTart, not long til testing now for you, eeek! I've got my fingers crossed for you. I don't know if I'll be able to get internet access on holiday, so if I can't, I'm so sorry I won't be able to chat, but know that I will be thinking of you and hoping to come home to some very, very good news

And mannymoo, I'm thinking you'll probably be testing around the time I get back, so I wish you well too, and, again, will be thinking of you while I'm away as you go through the 2WW.

Right, I've got lots of errands and cleaning to do before I head off, so best get to it!

Lots of love and wishing you all the luck in the world.

Bye for now! xx

 

[Lou15]

I know I've just posted but I just had to let you know....did a morning OPK today, which I don't normally do.....AND IT WAS POSITIVE!!! OMG who would have thought ovulating could get you so excited! I'm practically jumping up and down! So hotel BD-ing tonight it is then!

 

[PopTart28]

Just a quick one from me as ive got a ery busy day but I will update properly later...

YYYYYAAAAAYYYYYYYY Lou, knew you'd O over you holiday, see the minute you de-stress as your not at work and everything starts to go your way, have a wonderful holiday with your DH and I look forward to hearing about all the BDing you got in over your time away, enjoy the time off together and my fingers are crossed that this is your month.....

Sending my love lukc and hugs and hope everyone else is doing ok, as i said ill update on whats happening with me later - got lots to get done today so speak soon ladies, xxxxx

 

[PopTart28]

Morning ladies, I had to make the most of the sun finally coming out yesterday afternoon as I am trying to get the front garden level ready for a load of top soil so we can grass seed it but thats abit difficault when its heavy rain and keeps flooding so i apologise for not writting last night as I planned...

Lou I hope you are having a fab time on your holiday and are getting down to some BDing and relaxation with your DH, you both deserve it after working so hard lately - enjoy every minute of it...Im looking forward to Aug as its the seasons shut down and that means my DH will finally have some much needed time off ans we have lots of visits to see friends and family and of course we get to spend lots of time together, which will feel abit strange after soo long apart but we are really looking forward to it...

So AFM I kept my promise to myself and finally looked at my calender/cycle and have seen that AF is due today and so far so good, I will keep you posted on what happens and if she still hasnt shown by monday i'l be doing my first test, so fingers crossed ladies...

I hope you are all well and enjoying your wekends, let me know whats happening with you if you feel like sharing wont you..

Love, luck and hugs to you all, xxxxx

 

[mannymoo]

Poptart, that all sounds VERY promising. Hoping AF has still not showed up and I look forward to so happy news tomorrow!

Lou hope you're having a fab trip with glorious weather.

Fms no news really. 5dpo today and so far nothing really except for some very mild cramping last night. But I think I had that last month too. Trying to be as patient as I can...

 

[PopTart28]

Hi mannymoo, im glad your ok, stay positive and i know how you feel.... i had slight cramping around the same time as you I also had it the last two times i had BFP so fingers crossed this is our month, keep us posted..

Lou I hope your still making the most of your holiday and having an amazing time with your hubby, cant wait to catch up with you when you get back........hope your enjoying all the BDing...

AFM -still no AF yet and am keeping everything crossed that she doesnt show...however I cannot wait till tomorrow morning, im hoping today sails by with no sign of her and I can test to see whats going on in the morning.....

I know its early (not as early as many test but i am managing to hold out) but as you must know after going through MC you just have to know.....

I know many women end up testing like crazy both AM and PM but im sticking to my guns on this only use first urine of the day promise to myself otherwise it would become a habit everytime i went to the bathroom, would start costing alot and I couldnt deal with all the negative tests due to watered down urine in the afternoon/evening, so monday morning here i come....keep those fingers crossed, think positive and wish me baby dust ladies........

I will let you know what happens, whatever happens due to testing in the AM you will all be the first to know whats happening as my DH wont be contactable untill the afternoon on monday and im soo loving having you all to share everything with, makes a difference to holding it all in or giving my hubby a headache telling him everything;-)

Right ive had my tea break now time to get back to keeping myself mega occupied....

Love, luck hugs and loads of baby dust to you all, xxxxx

 

[mannymoo]

Any news PopTart?

 

[PopTart28]

Hey mannymoo,

Things are still the same for me...missed testing my morning urine as i woke up really early and to be honest was still so asleep i didnt cup it.....rubbish.

On the plus side, still no sign of AF so keeping fingers crossed as i will definately be testing tomorrow morning but may change my mind about only testing in the morning and test later if I i decide i cant wait any longer...

Dont worry as soon as I do as I said before you ladies will the first to know, so damn excited really feel this is going to be my month, watch this space.....

How are you getting on mannymoo? any change in your cycle.....you are 6DPO now and just woundering if you have had any small/slight symptoms....are you feeling positive about this month ? my fingers are crossed for you and cant wait for you to get to next week so we can get to your testing time....not long now, xxxxx

right time to crack on with the rest of the 'to-do' list before lunch.

Love, hugs and baby dust to you all, xxxxx

P.S Lou if you manage to log on Im thinking of you and hope you are well, cant wait for you to get back to hear all about your holiday, xxxx

 

[mannymoo]

Wow - your so calm! I would be hysterical with excitement by now and would have already POAS about 100 times! Fingers crossed for tomorrow's good news

 

[PopTart28]

Hahaha thanks honey, Im like a duck on water, I appear calm on the outside but Im screaming on the inside...

I just dont want to risk a negative test if i do one during the day, because I got my BFP last time on a pm test then started to mc the next evening....which was really really crappy thats why i try to just do the tests in the morning. For some reason its making me feel alittle better sticking to that rule...even if its rather frustrating, the days seem to go on forever...just want today to be over with so i can test in the morning now.

I know what you mean tho, its soo tempting to do a test everytime i visit the bathroom tho especially when ive got a reserve of tests just waiting to be opened...they are just screaming at me now....

Still no sign of AF, no cramps or any of the normal pre AF symptoms which i normally get up 3/4 days before AF arrives and for the next 3days while its here so fingers are still crossed.
Plus my boobs are still big, heavy and alittle tender and my dreams are still really strange which is great fun to think about them when you wake up ;-)

Im also really easy to make cry, finding myself welling up at the strangest things, even adverts at the moment, have been like it since saturday, it normally takes a certain film to do that, even then its usually if im tired and emotional so thinking these emotional outbreaks are a good sign otherwise im not sure whats doing it....

Hope your dong ok, anything new with you and your cycle?

Update soon, xxx