Advice please?!
Hi all,
We are on our first month of TTC after having my copper coil (non hormonal) removed during my last AF on 28th May. I ovulated around 15th this month and I usually start to show (AF - spotting) every 4th Wednesday and full flow by the Friday. I realise that I ovulate quite late giving me a relatively short LP, but I am now 12 DPO. Now, I have sore BBs, reduced appetite and had cramps at the start of the week, this made me think AF was on its way; however, we are now on Friday, and still no show. I dont know whether the spotting prior to full flow AF was due to the coil, but I have taken several (to say the least) pg tests and I would say they are bordering on negative - if I look really closely and study hard I can see a faint, thin line, however, this is within the 10minute time limit. Even got hubby to have a look this morning and he could see it but asked if it was there prior to me taking the test?! - it wasnt! The tests I have been using are the early ones from ebay - they test from 10iu/mls (sp?) I took the first one on Wednesday, and although they may be getting marginally darker, nothing significant.
I am meant to be going out with the girls tonight and said I would make some cocktails and everyone is up for having a LOT to drink. I dont know what to do now, as if I dont drink, or drink very little, they will ask questions and if AF arrives anyway, I will feel so foolish and regret not just "letting myself go" - what should I do?
This is all so confusing, I really didnt think I was getting stressed about it, but now I wonder if I have subconsciously managed to delay AF - any advice or wise words of wisdom would be very much appreciated!
Thanks
One exasperated MrsS!!! ?
x
[Modified by: MrsS1258 on 27 June 2008 09:34:55 ]
We are on our first month of TTC after having my copper coil (non hormonal) removed during my last AF on 28th May. I ovulated around 15th this month and I usually start to show (AF - spotting) every 4th Wednesday and full flow by the Friday. I realise that I ovulate quite late giving me a relatively short LP, but I am now 12 DPO. Now, I have sore BBs, reduced appetite and had cramps at the start of the week, this made me think AF was on its way; however, we are now on Friday, and still no show. I dont know whether the spotting prior to full flow AF was due to the coil, but I have taken several (to say the least) pg tests and I would say they are bordering on negative - if I look really closely and study hard I can see a faint, thin line, however, this is within the 10minute time limit. Even got hubby to have a look this morning and he could see it but asked if it was there prior to me taking the test?! - it wasnt! The tests I have been using are the early ones from ebay - they test from 10iu/mls (sp?) I took the first one on Wednesday, and although they may be getting marginally darker, nothing significant.
I am meant to be going out with the girls tonight and said I would make some cocktails and everyone is up for having a LOT to drink. I dont know what to do now, as if I dont drink, or drink very little, they will ask questions and if AF arrives anyway, I will feel so foolish and regret not just "letting myself go" - what should I do?
This is all so confusing, I really didnt think I was getting stressed about it, but now I wonder if I have subconsciously managed to delay AF - any advice or wise words of wisdom would be very much appreciated!
Thanks
One exasperated MrsS!!! ?
x
[Modified by: MrsS1258 on 27 June 2008 09:34:55 ]
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CBD are a bit harsh to see the Not pregnant come up, but CB's and first response are supposed to be the most sensitive.
Otherwise going out tomorrow, or not feeling a 100% (PMS?) are reasonable excuses to not drink. Shame you can't make yours a virgin cocktai, without them realising! lol
Good luck, let us know! xx
Mithical - forgot to say that I tried a different test this morning after the early one with the same urine, nothing, zilch, nada! But then the sensitivity of the different brand was lower - 25miu or whatever its measured in, as opposed to 10....
I think I will drink anyway, but as you say hjanea, I will cut down.
Now, what cocktails to make???? Hmmmmm....
Really wish I knew for sure one way or another tho, either AF or BFP, dont think I care which one now as its so blimmin frustrating!!!! (I dont really mean that!!!)
Oh, and just to add to my misery, things have started to get rather uncomfortable down there (sorry - TMI) rather itchy but feeling quite dry, no discharge really so guess its not thrush?! Hope not anyway, thats the last thing I need!!!
x
[Modified by: MrsS1258 on June 27, 2008 09:04 AM]
I guess with the ebay tests, that's why they say urine should be at room temperature?! xx
Have I been really dumb??? Would it make much difference?
I've only ever had a control line, so no idea if it makes a difference! It wouldn't if the hCG was high enough, I guess. xx
Control test number two commences in 2minutes (once the kettle has boiled :lol . In my next experiment, I will use warm water to gauge whether temperature affects evaporation lines....
Hehehe, beats housework!!!!
Good luck! xx
Agghhhh, still frustrated but PMA has lifted.
hmmm....
So, as there is no definate answer at the moment I think I will have a couple of drinks tonight so that the girls dont notice and so I dont feel Im missing out, then I will slyly go on to soft drinks without them realising!!! (Hopefully...) Must remember to take tampons out with me though just in case...
If I am to abstain from POAS over the weekend, then I think I will have to abstain from here too otherwise I feel the temptation will be too great!!
So, have a lovely weekend ladies and I look forward to catching up with you on Monday - hopefully with news either way!!
;\)
have a great one and looking forward to seeing that BFP post..
Nat
xxx
I think your gp is wrong tho, I dont think you should test on Monday. You should test on Tuesday with Nat and me! I think we have lost beanz, so we need a third Musketeer! (ha! listen to me! there is no way I would wait an extra day if I had a faint line! )
Ooooh Im so excited for you! I just KNOW its going to be a bfp post from you! xxx
Couldnt resist popping back on but I have very mixed feelings at the mo, I shall explain.
Went out last night, only had 3 or 4 drinks, had a good night so thats cool. Started getting thrush symptoms yesterday too which I never normally suffer with?! Went shopping today with MIL and started getting quite bad cramps which went into my groin to start with, worse than they had been all this week (started last Sunday). Felt really emotional and really wanted to just cry, not because of the pain, just because, had to fight it though as MIL doesnt know anything. Left shopping early as MIL was concerned and took some paracetamol for the pain; went to the loo and had loads of thick, gloopy/creamy cm, then thought, bugger it, I will do another pg test. So, line ever so slightly darker/darker shadow and came up within about 2 mins but still just able to see it. Hubby agreed that it looked darker though. I felt shattered so went to bed for a couple of hours whilst OH and in laws went into town and when I got up, I had some brown/pink cm when I wiped. I took some more paracetamol and some codeine for the pain which is moving from side to side.I have put a sanitary towel on but there hasnt really been anything on it in the last 5 hours - just small amounts when I wipe.
Anyway, not sure what all this means but I am disappointed as I dont think it can be anything positive - not when Im 3 days late?!?!! I think I will definately try and hold off testing now and will do it with you guys on Tuesday (although Im working a long day so will have to be very early!!!) if AF doesnt arrive in full flow - which I think could be very likely.
Has any one else had this or known of this to happen?
My main concern now is that my cycle will be messed up completely which is really crap as it was nice and regular :roll:
Nat
xxx