Thought I would kick start the August board.
I was due on yesterday but just did a test and got a BFN. Still no AF but I guess it will arrive later 
Lots of baby dust to everyone
Hi,
I will be joining you. Having a bitt of a nightmare as I’m 5 days late, finally got the courage to buy a test and it’s neg!! No ideas what’s going on, so I’ll just be waiting for AF to show… Boring.
Fingers crossed next cycle will be ours!! X
Hey doodles,
How frustrating. Have you thought about doing another test or asking your dr for a blood test?
AF not shown up for me today, I’m 2 days late but normally I’m never late. My head is all over the place.
Fingers crossed that we both get answers soon
X
It’s the worst! This is exactly what happened with my ectopic, I was 9 days late then an unusual bleed. So yes, like you, my head is wondering all sorts of things. And the most annoying thing? All we can do is wait!
My surgery don’t do blood tests for pregnancy, so I’d need to be referred to the hospital which they definitely won’t do yet. I honestly don’t think I’m pregnant though anyway, I think I ovulated late - or even worse, haven’t ovulated at all. I’m speaking to my GP tomorrow and might ask for a progesterone test. At least then I will know if I’ve ovulated and can expect AF within two weeks at the most.
This is a nightmare, and I know there are more important things to stress about but ttc has taken over… Grrrr.
It might be worth speaking to your GP in a few days? Xx
TTC really does take over. It’s hard not to let it when it’s something I want so badly yet also something I have no control over.
Maybe just call your dr and let them know your late. They may surprise you?
I’m thinking that if I don’t get AF today I will do another test at home and see what it says. I do hate doing tests.
Xx
So AF just arrived . Onwards to the next cycle. Trying to think positive about this month. So much easier to say then do. I always get my hopes up even though I try my hardest not too.
Fingers remaining crossed for all xx
Hi all,
long time scince I posted, hows everyone getting on? Well I got a suprise bfp today really really strong one total opposite to last time 
I only tested because I havean mri tomorrow and I realised today im late
after the mc I stopped tracking my cycle so had no idea, feel really bad as I got as drunk and a human could possbly be on sat but trying to stay positive afteean ep, mmc and mc im hopping this one sticks
In other news I got my 2:1 in my degree and got accpted on to my masters course without conditioms this week, plus my auntie is coming to graduation she’snot visited me in england ever I always go home (been here simce I was little due to mum marrying several raf men
Sorry ranting on but I cant quite believe it I really feel like my period is going to start any second
sarah xx
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Sarah! Bfp?! Gee, that’s positive, I’ll be thinking of you lots, and hoping it all sticks in the right place very happily. Whispered congratulations…
I totally hear you gals when AF is late it’s maddening! I’m seeing a new specialist next week so hopefully he’ll confirm our plans for clomid, or for IVF. I hope it’s clomid, but you never know until you get there what they’ll decide.
Hoping like crazy… Going crazy! All the best this month ladies. X
Gosh Sarah, sounds like you’ve had a complete rollercoster. Huge congratulations on your BFP. Oh and wonderful news about your degree and acceptance into the masters course.
Chez - fingers crossed for your appointment with the specialist. Have you had clomid before?
Doodles - how are you doing?
Xx
Had first scab today 5weeks 2 days tbey saw a sac in the top of my womb, burst in to tears go back a week on friday for next scan andhopfully see a baby though Im still scared stiff I hate going to the epau and now worried about anoth mc or mmc
sarah xx
Fair enough, Sarah, early pregnancy is a very stressful time. Do something nice for yourself.
I’ve never taken clomid or similar and a past specialist believed it wouldn’t be worthwhile for me because our situation is so dire (!) but I’d like a second opinion before heading down the IVF track.
Gosh Sarah, what a month! Congrats on your degree and masters and, of course, the BFP!
Good luck to everyone else who is TTC. Fingers and toes crossed.
After an ep in Jan2011 and having a tube removed, then a mc in June 2012 and getting diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in June 2013 (they say things happen in three’s) here’s hoping for some positive news, finally. We had eggs frozen before I started chemo but hoping to conceive naturally. Trying to stay relaxed and positive and do healthy things to my mind and body, but easier said than done!
Good luck everyone. 
Wow ladies all these BFP’s! Congratulations to you all!!
I’m currently going for cycle tracking scans… Took my 1st cycle of clomid this month so there keeping an eye to make sure it’s doing what it should, however I’ve stopped thinking about TTC and just having ‘fun’ with it. We’ve got 6 months worth of clomid to take so the pressure is off a little. I’m still not drinking or anything just incase it happens. But I’m due to ovulate any day now so we shall see what happens.
I’ve got my head in the clouds all the time these days with my new car project so it’s helping me to stay super happy. And all my friends are getting pregnant around me too, maybe there’s just something in the water this month!
Lots of luck to you all
Chez - are you seeing the same consultant? Different people have different theories. I hope you get the answer you want.
Sarah - look after yourself and keep talking. I’m super pleased that your fist scan went so well and look forward to hearing how next weeks scan goes.
Jan - my goodness you’ve been through a lot over the last few years. I hope you are feeling well now? All the best with TTC.
Shibhon - what’s the new car project? Sounds intriguing. Glad you have something to keep your mind off things. I’m trying to go into my next cycle with that attitude. Although I’m pretty sure I will still do ovulation tests next week.
As AF got me so early this month, I have another cycle within august. Deep breaths, staying calm and having fun.
Be kind to yourselves everyone and everything crossed for you all.
Rachel xx
Hi ladies,
Sorry to here of your news jan, but sounds like you’re on your way to recovery. When I hear stories of people going through chemo and cancer, I always feel like my ttc worries are so trivial. Wishing you all the best.
Sarah - bfp! Amazing news, I remember you from one of the ttc threads! I’m still here, lol.
Country - you got your AF p, sorry to hear that. I’m kind of jealous though, as I’m now CD40 and no sign or symptom whatsoever of AF. Tests bfn a week ago, and thought I ovulated cd15 but obviously not! There’s really nothing I can do but wait, although it feels like such a waste of time. I’ve been to see my GP who has booked me in for an ultrasound in a months time. She’s also referring me to a fertility specialist if we hagemt conceived in dec, so I’m having some blood tests to start that process once my AF shows.
So, feel like I can’t take part this month really 
no idea if I’ve ovulated as I stupidly stopped temping once I thought I’d confirmed ovulstion.
Good luck to everyone this week xx
Hey all, I’m new to ttc forums, can anyone explain what the abbreviations mean? I get ttc and ep.
We are now trying again after our ep in May.
Laura
Hi Laura, I’m sorry to hear your sad news, be gentle with yourself. We all have similar stories here, so it’s a huge comfort, but no one knows how you’re feeling except you- so be kind to yourself.
The abbreviations are tough to get through! AF is ‘Aunt Flo’ or, your period; TWW is the nerve-wracking two week wait and DPO is ‘Days Past Ovulation’. I can’t think of all of them but I think there’s a page on this site which defines them all.
All the best ladies, AF today but I’m not too shattered as I have my first half marathon in 3 weeks so I’d still like to get to the finish line without 20 stops to pee! There’s always next month, and my new specialist appt. on Wednesday.
XX
Thanks Chez, I hope the marathon goes well, I just started a running course myself, didn’t think it would hurt to get a little fitter and lose a little weight. You never know if we hit target this time maybe it’s third time lucky.
Laura
Hi guys. Hope everyone is ok today. Wow, I haven’t visited these boards for such a long time. It probably seems crazy what I’m about to post and I feel a bit silly but was just looking for a bit of feedback.
My EP was a few years ago (right tube removed) and although we tried on/off for a long while afterwards, it didn’t happen & we decided to call it a day about 18 months ago. We were content with our decision and life has been good. The fact I turned 40 last year was also a big factor. We haven’t really spoke about or mentioned TTC/babies since. If people ask why we don’t have kids we say it just didn’t happen - end of!
Anyway, we had a lovely holiday in Greece last month and luckily AF finished about a week beforehand . That would have put OV somewhere in the middle of being away (I don’t intentionally work this out but I’ve got into a habit of tracking days). Obviously being on holiday and feeling very relaxed, lots of you know what went on (don’t call it BD anymore). We both jokingly commented that I’d go home pregnant! I didn’t because AF turned up on 24th July which wasn’t a disappointment because we’re not in that place anymore. The only difference being it was a few days earlier than expected (24 instead of maybe 27/28) and without any warning (no AF symptoms very unusual for me). It was also lighter than usual but not enough for me to think ‘this isn’t right’! Think it lasted for 3 days.
So here I am on 12th Aug and I’m on CD20. Since last week I’ve been feeling strange. Symptom wise: nausea, mild cramps, tingly/achy boobs (especially left one), extreme tiredness & highly irritable. I had a huge craving for something over the weekend and I found myself making… wait for it… butter icing!!! I could actually eat it right now!!! Even weirder is that DP & I haven’t had sex this cycle :? I’m not suggesting or even hoping that I am pregnant & maybe I’m just having weird AF symptoms early but I definitely don’t feel myself. I guess I just have to wait and see if she turns up in a week or so. My query Is, is it even possible to be pregnant and still have a period? Was it a period? Sorry for long post ladies - it’s over now and you can wake up !!! xxxx
Hi Meche,
just a quick reply cos in work, could it perhaps have been implantation bleeding if earlier and lighter than usual?
I would maybe do a test or speak with GP see if they will do HCG blood test
Good Luck
xx