TTC for 6+ months? *20 bfp's and counting!*

[sandoval_star]

Hi All,

I don't understand all the terminnology! Haha.

I'm 26 and have been ttc for nearly 7months. NOTHING!

I had an app on my phone which told me my fertile days and I'm usually really good at tracking my periods but nope this month I'm forgetting it all because i have 5 new borns around me (friends and familY) and I can't take month of negetive tests! Last month I was 3 days late, usually 28days and I was lighter and that really got my hopes up.

Today I have a funny taste in my mouth, sometimes blood, sumtimes sour and a burning sensation at back of throat. DRIVING ME MAD! xxx

Me and dh are on our 6th month now, and I know how hard it is to stay positive. I've got quite a few new borns in my family too and it's just a constant reminder of how much I want my own and that I'm STILL not pregnant. But I've came to realise that trying to maintain positivity and hope is really all we can do! Good luck for this month

And, a few of the abbreviations are:
bfp - big fat positive
bfn - big fat negative
bd / bd'ing - baby dance / baby dancing
cm - cervical mucus
opk - ovulation predictor kit

Hope this helps, if there's any more you're not sure of just let us know!

 

[LittleWorrier]

Haha thanks for that

So what does this heartbrun feeling feel like? Its confusing me?

thanks for reply and happy baby making xxx

 

[LuluSS]

Hi everyone! I would like to join in! I have been ntnp/2 months of trying since we got married in July. We used preseed this month but I don't think it will give me my BFP this month. I am 10dpo and af is due on Friday and I feel like I am af is coming. Off and on cramps and my breasts feel like punching bags. Good luck everyone!

Hi and welcome! AF is due Friday for me as well. Hoping she doesn't show for the both of us!

 

[LuluSS]

Just wanted to say welcome to all of the new girls.

How is everyone doing today?

 

[LuluSS]

Hi All,

I don't understand all the terminnology! Haha.

I'm 26 and have been ttc for nearly 7months. NOTHING!

I had an app on my phone which told me my fertile days and I'm usually really good at tracking my periods but nope this month I'm forgetting it all because i have 5 new borns around me (friends and familY) and I can't take month of negetive tests! Last month I was 3 days late, usually 28days and I was lighter and that really got my hopes up.

Today I have a funny taste in my mouth, sometimes blood, sumtimes sour and a burning sensation at back of throat. DRIVING ME MAD! xxx

Me and dh are on our 6th month now, and I know how hard it is to stay positive. I've got quite a few new borns in my family too and it's just a constant reminder of how much I want my own and that I'm STILL not pregnant. But I've came to realise that trying to maintain positivity and hope is really all we can do! Good luck for this month

And, a few of the abbreviations are:
bfp - big fat positive
bfn - big fat negative
bd / bd'ing - baby dance / baby dancing
cm - cervical mucus
opk - ovulation predictor kit

Hope this helps, if there's any more you're not sure of just let us know!

Just a few more to add:

O / O'ing - ovulate / ovulating
FS - Fertility Specialist
M/C - Miscarriage
cp - cervical position
BCP - birth control pills

 

[LuluSS]

Lulu, yes I got to see my bloods and everything was in the 'normal' range, but then again, there were ranges listed for Luteal Phase and Follicular phase, and I had bloods taken when I was spotting, presumably after O sometime. Progesterone was on the low end of normal, testosterone was on the higher end of normal, but everything else was pretty much dead center. I haven't had an ultrasound. I had one a long time ago when I was spotting, but bcp 'fixed' it, so its been a good 10+ years since i've had an ultrasound.

Snow, what is SMEP?

Congrats, Miss Broody!!

I guess it is a good thing that all of your hormone levels were in normal range...but it sucks because then you are not sure what is preventing you from getting pg. Since it has been a while, I would ask your doctor for a pelvic ultrasound. That might rule out ovarian cysts, etc. For me, my ultrasound came out normal, but not my blood work.

 

[new wifey 83]

has any one tried soft cups or mooncups??!!

 

[sugarpi24]

ive tried softcups...no success...but then again i had a thyroid problem when using them...thinking about using them again...kinda a pain to get out though.,..

 

[ErikaJo85]

I am good today. Still very sore breasts but I always have them after ovulation. BUT they hurt WAY more than usual. I can't tell if it is a good sign or it is because I have had a really poor diet the last few days.

Hubby got a GREAT new job today. We are soooo happy. I think now he will be way more into making a baby. He wanted one but he was stressed and worried because he hates his job. Every month it was negative he would say it's ok Erika, maybe its for the best until I get a new job. So needless to say we are just so thrilled right now. So he will be bringing home way more $$$$$$s a month as well. So maybe I can get pregnant and stay at home??

Hopefully this month (since I am 90% sure I am out this month) we can try super duper hard lol. I am going to use preseed again this month.

Hope everyone else is great!

 

[LuluSS]

Well, today my temp finally rised! I am 12DPO, and I am holding off on testing so had to pee on some kind of stick today, so I took an OPK lol. It was positive. I have heard of women getting a positive OPK before a positive HPT. I am trying to stay optimistic! I will test Friday morning on 14DPO. I don't have any symptoms of AF, just a few mild cramps here and there but no sore bbs yet. But AF symptoms always vary each cycle. Sometimes I will have symptoms and sometimes I won't.

 

[flou]

Hi everyone - just joined this site looking for support. Me and my hubby have been ttc for 10 months noq and its really frustrating. I'm 30 and my husband is 31. We have been together for 10 years and married for 2 years. I have always wanted children but wanted to wait until I was in a position to give a child the best start in life. I have had blood tests to check hormones and they are fine and i am definitely ovulating. Ever since ttc I spot before my period for about 5 to 7 days and then have a period for about 5 days. I am fairly regular - about every 29 to 32 days. My doc says that its stress as my hormones are fine and won't do anymore tests until we hit the one year mark. Any advice or anyone experiencing these symptoms?xxx

 

[sandoval_star]

Well, today my temp finally rised! I am 12DPO, and I am holding off on testing so had to pee on some kind of stick today, so I took an OPK lol. It was positive. I have heard of women getting a positive OPK before a positive HPT. I am trying to stay optimistic! I will test Friday morning on 14DPO. I don't have any symptoms of AF, just a few mild cramps here and there but no sore bbs yet. But AF symptoms always vary each cycle. Sometimes I will have symptoms and sometimes I won't.

Wow, this sounds promising! I have everything x'd for you!!

 

[sandoval_star]

Hi everyone - just joined this site looking for support. Me and my hubby have been ttc for 10 months noq and its really frustrating. I'm 30 and my husband is 31. We have been together for 10 years and married for 2 years. I have always wanted children but wanted to wait until I was in a position to give a child the best start in life. I have had blood tests to check hormones and they are fine and i am definitely ovulating. Ever since ttc I spot before my period for about 5 to 7 days and then have a period for about 5 days. I am fairly regular - about every 29 to 32 days. My doc says that its stress as my hormones are fine and won't do anymore tests until we hit the one year mark. Any advice or anyone experiencing these symptoms?xxx

Hey, welcome! Me and dh are on our 6th cycle ttc - no luck yet. I'm the same, had blood tests, hormones are normal and doctor said he won't think about any other tests until the one year mark. That worries me though because I will be 31 this year and hoped to have a few children! Wish things would move a bit quicker - I'm ready to be a Mum!!

 

[Chloe597]

Flou, are you in the US, or elsewhere? I have a similar spotting issue, and my doctor gave me progesterone supplements to help with that. they seemed to help, but i never knew if i was taking them at the right time because my cycles are very long, so I have to pay close attention and make sure I O before I take it. I also had bloods drawn, although they werent CD3 or CD21's, they were just taken whenever i had my appt, sometime in my LP. This 1 year mark is BS. If we want kids, we should be entitled to have tests done earlier than 1 year. Its not like something magically happens at that one year mark that proves it was impossible whereas at the 10 month mark you are still not considered long term enough to warrant testing. Can you go to a different doc and just tell them its been a year TTC? I would do that myself, but all of the doctors on my insurance are at the same hospital network, so my charts are linked and they will see that I was on BCP until May 2011 when my Dr made a note that I went off of it.

 

[snowflakes120]

I feel you Flou & Sandoval. But I haven't had any testing done yet. I have an appt on the 28th and hoping for testing then.

Flou, we too have been putting off children til the time was right and now I am waiting. We have been TTC for 9 months or so now. Our position in life is so perfect right now. I will be 32 in April and just feel like time is of the essence if I want my 2 children before I turn 35. Spotting prior to AF is very common when your progesterone is low. Did they check that? Do you chart BBT? If you do and your temps are close to your crosshairs that usually indicates a progesterone issue as well.

Chloe - I am so doing that. I plan to tell my OBGYN when I go on the 28th that we NTNP for 3 months before I started charting so I can say it's been 1 year. I think it's BS that I have lie. I am concerned about my body. My age isn't going down and I've already had 1 miscarriage.

 

[Sombra]

Flou, are you in the US, or elsewhere? I have a similar spotting issue, and my doctor gave me progesterone supplements to help with that. they seemed to help, but i never knew if i was taking them at the right time because my cycles are very long, so I have to pay close attention and make sure I O before I take it. I also had bloods drawn, although they werent CD3 or CD21's, they were just taken whenever i had my appt, sometime in my LP. This 1 year mark is BS. If we want kids, we should be entitled to have tests done earlier than 1 year. Its not like something magically happens at that one year mark that proves it was impossible whereas at the 10 month mark you are still not considered long term enough to warrant testing. Can you go to a different doc and just tell them its been a year TTC? I would do that myself, but all of the doctors on my insurance are at the same hospital network, so my charts are linked and they will see that I was on BCP until May 2011 when my Dr made a note that I went off of it.

Just tell them you actually went off before that, you just didn't tell your doc until May! What are they going to do? Call you a liar? We all pay plenty in health care premiums...it's not like they're doing these tests for free! They'll get theirs...you just need to get yours too!

 

[Hellokitty20]

Me and my DH start trying again friday!! Gonna try preseed for the first time this cycle! Excited and nervous,, hoping for my BFP! I have a good feeling about this cycle!

 

[new wifey 83]

Well, today my temp finally rised! I am 12DPO, and I am holding off on testing so had to pee on some kind of stick today, so I took an OPK lol. It was positive. I have heard of women getting a positive OPK before a positive HPT. I am trying to stay optimistic! I will test Friday morning on 14DPO. I don't have any symptoms of AF, just a few mild cramps here and there but no sore bbs yet. But AF symptoms always vary each cycle. Sometimes I will have symptoms and sometimes I won't.

oooh fxd for you!!im so excited cant wait till friday!!

 

[flou]

sandolval_star - I know what you mean. I want to ideally have two children before I am 35 and I will be 31 in July and I am so ready to be a Mum!

Chole597 - I am in the UK. When I had blood tests done my progesterone levels were tested on CD21 and they were considered ok. But I think I will bring it back up with the docs. I am keeping a diary of my cycle so that I can go to the docs in a couple of months and tell them when I am spotting.

Snowflakes120 - I chart my cycle to work out my fertile time but I haven't tried charting temps. I have been considering doing it for a while tho.

I never used to spot until ttc except when I came off bcp a few years ago - which I know is common because of hormones. I just wish I knew what was going on!

 

[LuluSS]

I tested last night and BFN

And now my temps are dropping so AF should be here today or tomorrow.