July 2ww and ttc thread 2018

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Originally Posted by Pbn3

Sounds promising hopper! I also had af cramps although a couple days earlier than usual and they were the. exact. same. cramps I always got before af. I honestly figured af was going to come early that cycle and had zero thoughts of a bfp.

Mummy2boys there's still a chance and it's the cycle we least expect a bfp that results in one so I'll be crossing everything for you!!

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Oh stop pbn, that gives me an inkling of hope!!!

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Originally Posted by mummy2boys

Thanks Pbn and hopper.
Hopper, you are so strong not testing! I usually start at 8dpo lol [emoji23] Hope you also get a surprise bfp x


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Hmm, I'm doubting my strength haha. Considering getting a FRER tomorrow!! I'm striving to hold off til at least Saturday tho which puts me at 12dpo. I'd love to be strong enough to hold off til AF is due. Hate seeing BFNs but can't help testing all the same!!

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Originally Posted by jgojah

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Yayy! I didn't bother to confirm with the digital as I think this a clear positive.

Hopper, I'm going to try to have your willpower this month!!!

Mommy2boys, I agree that you still have a shot with 0-3 attempt from all that I've read from other ladies.

HDP how r u ?

Gafan, FX for testing.

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Lol jgojah my strength is wavering SO bad!!

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Originally Posted by Happymommy1987

Good luck jgojah!!! The fun begins with a positive OPK!

My goal was to start testing until 12dpo... then I changed it to 10dpo... then today (7/8dpo) I got a call from my mother about a trip next May.. and I caved!! I tested... ughhh I feel so weak!
And now I am losing all this time imagining squinters...

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Oh I am squinting so hard. I can see where the line is supposed to be and wondering if I can make out the lightest line! I love a good squinter as much as the next but I surely hope there's something more substantial there tomorrow HappyMommy!

Oh and PS - now my strength to not test may as well be at zero. The desire to test is getting really quite bad lol!

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Woohoo jgojah!!!! Go catch that egg [emoji322][emoji322]

HDP don't give up hope and at least by tracking your cycle you'll know for sure whether there is hope this cycle or not, better to know than be in limbo. I'm still convinced that somehow this will all work out perfectly. You'll get an attempt in cd17 or 16 right? I think you said dh leaves cd17?

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Originally Posted by Happymommy1987

Good luck jgojah!!! The fun begins with a positive OPK!

My goal was to start testing until 12dpo... then I changed it to 10dpo... then today (7/8dpo) I got a call from my mother about a trip next May.. and I caved!! I tested... ughhh I feel so weak!
And now I am losing all this time imagining squinters...

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Happymommy oh my!!! I'm quite sure I can see the faintest of lines!!! Cannot wait for tomorrows test fx fx fx!!!!! Won't celebrate properly just yet because it's a squinter not a definate but it looks promising to me!

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Hahaha hopper!!! I only ever once held out until 10dpo before testing after declaring I would no longer test early [emoji23][emoji23] 7dpo would roll around and I just had to scratch the itch [emoji23] some cycles I managed to hold off until 8dpo. The 7dpo test was ALWAYS a waste of time and I knew it but still could not stop myself [emoji38]

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So chart readers did I really ovulate last night? Ovulation test said yes cm said yes and cramps said yes so does temp say yes too?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...05d3ff7b55.jpg

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As far as I know, yes. The temps confirm O. Two raised temps after that dip is confirmed O. According to my knowledge. Lol

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Originally Posted by Happymommy1987

Good luck jgojah!!! The fun begins with a positive OPK!

My goal was to start testing until 12dpo... then I changed it to 10dpo... then today (7/8dpo) I got a call from my mother about a trip next May.. and I caved!! I tested... ughhh I feel so weak!
And now I am losing all this time imagining squinters...

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Ahhhh. I totally see a line. When I take it there is a stark white area. No shadow. I can definitely see where a line is supposed to be. Omg. But this early to get excited scares me. Test early morn tonorrow. Eeeek

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It's possible strawberrybella and you simply caught the temp on its way up, but need a couple more temps to confirm. It's also possible temp wise you oed same day as pos opk. Was opk close to pos on cd11 or clearly negative? OR you may be oing today even. In a couple more days it'll become clearer [emoji4]

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[emoji24][emoji24][emoji24][emoji24] cycle day 21. No second line on my opks. Not clear blue and not cheapies. I have ewcm and seem to have typical signs, but nada. Temps are also nothing. This is very late to O, no? What happened??? My cycles were pretty regular in the 30's. I dont want to stop exercising [emoji24]

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Originally Posted by Pbn3

It's possible strawberrybella and you simply caught the temp on its way up, but need a couple more temps to confirm. It's also possible temp wise you oed same day as pos opk. Was opk close to pos on cd11 or clearly negative? OR you may be oing today even. In a couple more days it'll become clearer [emoji4]

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Lol. Yeah. Listen to her. She definitely knows better. But your chart looks like mine last month and I always trust the temp dips and rises. I guess only time will tell.....

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Opk was super negative CD 11 and didn't turn positive till CD 12 afternoon!

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Originally Posted by Pbn3

It's possible strawberrybella and you simply caught the temp on its way up, but need a couple more temps to confirm. It's also possible temp wise you oed same day as pos opk. Was opk close to pos on cd11 or clearly negative? OR you may be oing today even. In a couple more days it'll become clearer [emoji4]

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Originally Posted by strawberrybella89

Opk was super negative CD 11 and didn't turn positive till CD 12 afternoon!

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Ok then I would imagine you either oed yesterday or will today.

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Originally Posted by Mom25boys

[emoji24][emoji24][emoji24][emoji24] cycle day 21. No second line on my opks. Not clear blue and not cheapies. I have ewcm and seem to have typical signs, but nada. Temps are also nothing. This is very late to O, no? What happened??? My cycles were pretty regular in the 30's. I dont want to stop exercising [emoji24]

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Oh no mom25boys boys! How incredibly frustrating!! It is on the later side to o but not super uncommon either.... all you can do is keep testing OR switch over to e4d. I've seen this happen so many times when that time comes to ttc a regular cycle will suddenly go off the rails and it's so disheartening [emoji17] Can you try some meditation if you're into that or something else to relax mind and soul? I'm so sorry this is happening and all I can say is hang in there [emoji173]

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Originally Posted by Mom25boys

[emoji24][emoji24][emoji24][emoji24] cycle day 21. No second line on my opks. Not clear blue and not cheapies. I have ewcm and seem to have typical signs, but nada. Temps are also nothing. This is very late to O, no? What happened??? My cycles were pretty regular in the 30's. I dont want to stop exercising [emoji24]

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Hang in there. The same thing happened to me last month. I usually have a regular 32-33 day cycle and O on CD 19 or 20. June was my first cycle ttc and I ovulated on CD 33. Can you imagine how late that is? I ended up having a 45 day cycle and was so frustrated at days of stark negative opks. A few days late or early O can be because of the diet.
I know it's hard to look at the negatives, but you will get a positive and your turn to BD soon. Hugs to you! These off cycles are random and can happen to anyone, especially when you least want it. FX

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Originally Posted by Pbn3

Woohoo jgojah!!!! Go catch that egg [emoji322][emoji322]

HDP don't give up hope and at least by tracking your cycle you'll know for sure whether there is hope this cycle or not, better to know than be in limbo. I'm still convinced that somehow this will all work out perfectly. You'll get an attempt in cd17 or 16 right? I think you said dh leaves cd17?

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I can get an attempt in at CD 17 in the morning before DH leaves. He returns on CD 21 late night. FF predicts CD 20 for ovulation. I pray I get pos opk on days 17 or 21.

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Originally Posted by Pbn3

Hahaha hopper!!! I only ever once held out until 10dpo before testing after declaring I would no longer test early [emoji23][emoji23] 7dpo would roll around and I just had to scratch the itch [emoji23] some cycles I managed to hold off until 8dpo. The 7dpo test was ALWAYS a waste of time and I knew it but still could not stop myself [emoji38]

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Haha oh pbn that has SO been me in the past! I think my strength to not test has returned today. I genuinely believe I'm out. Getting my usual back ache I get before AF, CM has dried up a good bit (I keep trying to tell myself that that is the Clomid messing with the "norm") So I'm not even sure I'll test tomorrow now at 12dpo. Might just wait til AF rocks into town.

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Originally Posted by Heart desires pink LP

That's a blazing positive jgo. Are you planning on BD today? Keep it casual and romantic, so DH doesn't feel the pressure of 'trying' ;-) I really hope this is your month. You ovulating naturally is a good sign that your body is doing its thing to get ready for a baby! Fx for you girlfriend!

I'm on CD 14. Nothing new to report. A bit of sore boobs. But, I'm not too hopeful this month and have no real drive to track my cycle, given that DH is away for nearly 5 days of my fertile window.

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Oh hdp! Will you guys still have some attempts? Maybe you can just try to confirm O ?

Thanks for your encouraging words :)

we had an attempt yesterday morning (cd14) and like veerrry early on CD 13. I'm temping these days to confirm O and my temp didn't really drop so much so I took another opk and it is still very positive. Should we attempt again?

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Originally Posted by Heart desires pink LP

I can get an attempt in at CD 17 in the morning before DH leaves. He returns on CD 21 late night. FF predicts CD 20 for ovulation. I pray I get pos opk on days 17 or 21.

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Oh i replied to yoyr earlier post before I read this one! Yayyyyy praying for you!!

I'm shaking here typing this. I have no idea WTH is going on or how this even happened but here I am, roughly 11dpo with a two hour hold and a fairly decent second line! Shocked. Delighted but so bloody shocked! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...e7ce09a980.jpg

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Originally Posted by hopper

I'm shaking here typing this. I have no idea WTH is going on or how this even happened but here I am, roughly 11dpo with a two hour hold and a fairly decent second line! Shocked. Delighted but so bloody shocked! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...e7ce09a980.jpg

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Omg, hopper. [emoji4] That is a lot of line for so early and such a short hold. I know you did clomid, were you under a doc checking to avoid multiples? I can't remember if you mentioned it. Lol. You thought you were out :) Congrats!!!! I hope it gets stronger by the day.

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Woohoo hopper!!!! Congratulations [emoji322][emoji322][emoji322][emoji322] that's exactly what I mean about not being able to write off a cycle due to af symptoms [emoji6] I'm so happy for you! Sending you sparkly pink dust [emoji178]

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Congrats hopper, so happy for u:celebrate:

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Originally Posted by hopper

I'm shaking here typing this. I have no idea WTH is going on or how this even happened but here I am, roughly 11dpo with a two hour hold and a fairly decent second line! Shocked. Delighted but so bloody shocked! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...e7ce09a980.jpg

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Yay, Hopper! So excited for you!

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Originally Posted by hopper

I'm shaking here typing this. I have no idea WTH is going on or how this even happened but here I am, roughly 11dpo with a two hour hold and a fairly decent second line! Shocked. Delighted but so bloody shocked! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...e7ce09a980.jpg

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Huge congrats hopper!!!!!!!!!! Sooooo happy y'all got in that attempt even though things were tough! Look how well it turned out :running:

Thanks so much ladies! Still hasn't sunk in!!!

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Originally Posted by Mom25boys

Omg, hopper. [emoji4] That is a lot of line for so early and such a short hold. I know you did clomid, were you under a doc checking to avoid multiples? I can't remember if you mentioned it. Lol. You thought you were out :) Congrats!!!! I hope it gets stronger by the day.

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I wasn't being scanned, no. I was just given the prescription and told the symptoms of OHSS and told to come back if I had any concerns. I didn't have a massive amount of cramping, like I couldn't pinpoint O really. I really REALLY thought I was out. Hence why I bought alcohol to chill with lol!!! I was just being responsible checking and now I'm glad I did!!!

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Originally Posted by hopper

I'm shaking here typing this. I have no idea WTH is going on or how this even happened but here I am, roughly 11dpo with a two hour hold and a fairly decent second line! Shocked. Delighted but so bloody shocked! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...e7ce09a980.jpg

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Wowee! What an amazing cycle! Congratulations hopper, gorgeous line


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Ahhhh congratulations Hopper [emoji322][emoji322][emoji322] it is wonderful to have another BFP! Lots of pink dust to you.

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Originally Posted by hopper

Thanks so much ladies! Still hasn't sunk in!!!




I wasn't being scanned, no. I was just given the prescription and told the symptoms of OHSS and told to come back if I had any concerns. I didn't have a massive amount of cramping, like I couldn't pinpoint O really. I really REALLY thought I was out. Hence why I bought alcohol to chill with lol!!! I was just being responsible checking and now I'm glad I did!!!

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hooray hopper, it is a good thing you checked!!

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I am away for a few days, eating way too much and taking 2 days off exercise. I packed the frer and tampons. not sure which I will use first. trying to hold out as long as possible. I will update as soon as I have news.


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Cant wait for your update Gafan!! Have a great time away!

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Originally Posted by gafan

I am away for a few days, eating way too much and taking 2 days off exercise. I packed the frer and tampons. not sure which I will use first. trying to hold out as long as possible. I will update as soon as I have news.


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I'll be keeping everything crossed the tampons are headed for the bin!! Have a great few days away [emoji173]

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Morning ladies! Thanks for all the support and kind words. I've taken another FRER this AM. Top one is yesterday after a 2 hour hold (but I drank nothing in the hour before and the two hours during the hold so as to not dilute the sample) bottom today after an overnight hold (say around 7 hours) I'm not seeing any progression so hoping AF doesn't show. I'm approx 12dpo today and have one more FRER. When would you test again? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...9060d691ec.jpg

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Hopper give it 48-72 hours as it takes hcg that long to double [emoji4] Your tests look perfectly fine btw!

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Originally Posted by Pbn3

Hopper give it 48-72 hours as it takes hcg that long to double [emoji4] Your tests look perfectly fine btw!

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Lol thanks pbn, my typical boy mom anal personality is shining through right now lol. I'll definitely wait now [emoji173]

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Congratulations hopper :) this is awesome.
Did you sway pink or blue?

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Originally Posted by Heart desires pink LP

Congratulations hopper :) this is awesome.
Did you sway pink or blue?

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Thanks HDP. I didn't exactly "sway" this time but I'd ideally like a DD.

I had DS3 after I swayed pink for 8-9 months in 2015. I swayed pink super hard last year once again (I mean I felt SO good about that sway OMG I can't tell you!) and had a mc so I just couldn't face going "gung ho" again so I just picked a few things I knew I could control without being my usual anxious self.

I didn't snack for like 7 months, skipped breakfast every day for about a year, 3x coffee daily, folate, alcohol maybe 3-4 times weekly. I took Clomid 50mg CD3-7 and took antihistamine a bit before each attempt. We're in the midst of a heatwave so DH is a lot hotter than usual "down there" otherwise I would have asked him to take hot baths (per Atomics advice) We did e4d as I have always always always done opks and the STRESS I put myself under just went against all the other hard work. We did immediate j&d which I've never ever done before. I'm delighted either way to be honest. I've hit that stage where gender doesn't seem as important as it once was for me. We just want one last (hopefully perfect!) little baby!

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Originally Posted by HGmama

Atomic- Thank you for posting! I have already had a slight mention of swaying girl which she had no problem with. I won't mention any more unless specifically asked. Today I bought my big plan and sent in my questionnaires. That way we can chat back and forth and come up with a good plan to boost odds both ways.

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I think I"m only seeing the one questionnaire HG - the second one. I'm going to do your plan anyway (have read enough of your posts I think I know how to set it all up for you) but if you have anything I need to know please message me in terms of medications or supps you're on.

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Originally Posted by gafan

I am away for a few days, eating way too much and taking 2 days off exercise. I packed the frer and tampons. not sure which I will use first. trying to hold out as long as possible. I will update as soon as I have news.


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fingers tightly crossed for good news gafan

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Originally Posted by hopper

Morning ladies! Thanks for all the support and kind words. I've taken another FRER this AM. Top one is yesterday after a 2 hour hold (but I drank nothing in the hour before and the two hours during the hold so as to not dilute the sample) bottom today after an overnight hold (say around 7 hours) I'm not seeing any progression so hoping AF doesn't show. I'm approx 12dpo today and have one more FRER. When would you test again? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...9060d691ec.jpg

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i think theres progression the line looks that bit fuller/thicker but as pbn says it takes a couple of days to double. how exciting!

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Originally Posted by atomic sagebrush

I think I"m only seeing the one questionnaire HG - the second one. I'm going to do your plan anyway (have read enough of your posts I think I know how to set it all up for you) but if you have anything I need to know please message me in terms of medications or supps you're on.

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Oh no! Which one do you have? I sent it multiple times because I felt like the site was having issues. If it's the second one then I have screenshots, because I wanted to keep track in case this happened.

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