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@yellowbeach: And I thought I was having a sh!t day by missing our chance to home IUI/ICI. I'm so sorry.
*hugs* I'm sure things will begin to look up soon.
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@Kaohinani: ummmmmm, I'm confused. I want to say you ovulated last night ish based on temps but your LH is throwing that off. Can't make heads or tails of them, even on their own.
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@yellowbeach: mother lover! Is it administered in sections where you can only retake a part of it or is it all or nothing?
That fucking blows!
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@yellowbeach: I'm so sorry. That really sucks. Have some wine, lady.
@Kaohinani: I think only time will tell. It's possible you missed a short surge, but equally possible that today's temp was a fluke. I'd recommend that you proceed as if you didn't o for now and see what your opks and temps do over the weekend.
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@Sams Mom: I think you may be correct. IDK. My OPKs are getting lighter so, either the first or second "almost surge" was the tail end of my surge. In any case, I OVed really early but DH and I BD 4 days in a row so it is what it is at this point. I'm curious what FF will mark for my OV date.
@Bananasareyellow: Thank you.
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@yellowbeach: oh no, Iβm sorry! That just plain sucks
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@Kaohinani: now that is confusing! I have no idea!
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@yellowbeach: damn. So sorry. That sucks hard. You can only take it once a year?
ETA: my friend is a radiologist and had to take her test 3 times before she got what the acceptable passing grade is. I think it was only once or twice a year you could take it. Itβs so shitty.
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@Petitduck: yep once a year
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@yellowbeach: damn. I hope 2019 is your year. For everything.
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So. Long time lurker, was planning on joining you guys next year sometime. Have DD, sheβs 18m. Took 2 years and 3 cycles of clomid to get pregnant with her.
DH and I knew we wanted at least 2 kids. Pulled the goalie 2 cycles(?) ago knowing it would take a while and thinking it would be fun to go into this relaxed and ready. Planning to actively TTC in May after DD turns 2.
I think you can see where this is heading. Have been feeling really gaggy for the past few days. But I bled for 6 days 15 days ago. Red blood, normal period amount (maybe a bit heavier).
Didnβt have any HPTs so took an expired OPK. Positive. But according to FF I should be ovulating now anyway so maybe just that. Grabbed a cheapie test while out today. Positive before it even got to the control line.
No idea how to feel. Not upset by any means, but I JUST bled. A lot. Wondering if I miscarried or what the truck is going on. No idea how far along I would even be. Picture is 1 minute after taking HPT. Would love some opinions on the situation (miscarriage? Sticky bean? Schrodingers uterus?)
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@smuckers: was it just blood? Clots? Cramps?
I mean, that is POSITIVE. But I also have no experience with how fast hcg drops if it MIGHT be a miscarriage. π€·ββοΈ
@Kaohinani: is the Schrodinger's expert here
I'd probably call for an appointment though. Maybe ask for betas, or take another test in a couple days and see what it says?Tentative congratulations though.
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@Sams Mom: just blood, no clots or cramps. But like, I just assumed it was my period. It was earlier than I expected and a little longer than usual (by a day or so). And RIGHT?! If it was light Iβd be like βOh probably a miscarriageβ, but damn. Iβll for sure be calling for an appointment and/or betas on Monday.
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@smuckers: Wow, that is blazing BFP. As to having a bleed, many women bleed mid-cycle for a plethora of reasons (* illness, hormonal shifts, ovulation spotting, implantation bleed, bleeding from fibroids and cysts, cervical bleeds from BD-ing, and AF) and some women even have what appears to be a normal period when, in actuality, they are pregnant. In the latter situation, the bleed is similar to a traditional AF (or lesser) and is red, red-brown, or pinkish blood but never reddish-purple or deep red with clots (which is indicative of both AF and miscarriage). As for you, specifically, I would assume you to, indeed, be pregnant (Yay!) and call your OBGYN or PCP to request a beta with a follow- up, stat. If you wish, until Monday or atleast until you receive your 1st betas, believe yourself to be the vessel for Schrodinger's Cat-baby
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@Kaohinani: honestly I wasnβt paying super close attention to the kind of period I was having, if that makes sense? I saw it was all red, and I had some pretty heavy days, but I donβt remember having any clots at all. It was also 4 days earlier and about a day and a half longer than expected/usual.
Acting as if pregnant, even if not. Better to assume yes than no in this case, i think. I do mourn the unopened 12 pack of Mt Dew at home, though
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@smuckers: I'm betting on "SUPER PREGNANT."
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@Kaohinani: I bled for 6! And it was NOT lighter. You can put me on if you want, Iβm just not convinced itβs sticky yet.
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@smuckers: Wow that's a great line!! I bet you were shocked! Definitely call your doc - likely you just had heavy implantation bleeding and all is well, but that amount of bleeding followed by a positive hpt deserves an ultrasound (sooner rather than later) to rule-out an ectopic. If you're 6 weeks an ultrasound should be able to determine the location of the pregnancy. Good luck! Please report back!
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@smuckers: I'm pretty trigger-happy with BFPs
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@bananasareyellow: shocked for SURE. Not sure how to feel at this point, other than pleased that I was capable of getting pregnant so easily. Not letting myself get excited until I get a dating ultrasound or betas.
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Another CD9 OV confirmed. π No chance to use our home kit but 4 days in a row of BD-ING... π€
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@Kaohinani: We're almost cycle buddies again. I'm pretty sure ov was on cd14, the 14th and FF will confirm tomorrow.
We were only able to hit O-1 though as 'tis the season to be stressed and exhausted fa-la-la-la-la-laaa-la-la-la-laa!
But it's better than nothing.@yellowbeach: I'm so sorry about everything. Hoping next year will be your year.
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@paranundrum: Yay! I love having a cycle buddy! I agree, while it may be a joyous time of year, it is hands down the most stressful!
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Iβve been MIA this month mostly because DH and I are applying for new jobs and itβs been taxing as hell and we have been under so much stress that we really only BDβd twice (?). I pretty much counted myself out this mo th but my period is due is about 5 days and after a night of some heavy wine I thought I better test just to be sure Iβm out and give myself the go to continue enjoying my wine until AF shows up.
Not sure what to make out of it? Because itβs still early I hope Iβm not catching a CP or getting a false positive with a crappy FRER since Iβve heard there have been some false alarms out there.... thoughts? Also, I have no pregnancy symptoms but have also not experienced the crampiness Iβve been getting preperiod.
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@Mrs. K: THAT is definitely a BFP!
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@Kaohinani:
do you really think so?? I guess Iβm in total denial.... should I test this afternoon again or wait until tomorrow? I know it only takes once but I canβt believe it... werenβt other people having bad luck with the FRERs?
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@Mrs. K: Absolutely!
And, yes, people do have unlucky FRERS for many reasons: (1) they are super sensitive and can pick up on residual HCG in one's system (* cysts, cp, during a FET, hormonal medication, women with PCOS, menopause, etc will effect them), (2) they are prone to indents which have either no color or vvvvvvf color, and finally, (3) FRERS have been found to detect VERY HIGH levels of LH as HCG (* HPTs are not supposed to be able to do what OPKs do.). -
@Kaohinani: good idea
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@Mrs. K: Sounds good. I will wait for your update! π€π€π€
P.S. I added to my post in response to your curiosity over the validity of FRER sensitivity.
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@Kaohinani: very interesting about the FRER issues people run into. I guess we could all save ourselves a lot of headache if we just waited for a missed period, but what fun would that be?!!?!
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@Mrs. K: that definitely looks positive!
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Due to an early OV, I have to change my POAS date:
11/28: Petitduck -
12/1: Lazb -
12/2: Blythe -
12/2: Paranundrum
12/3: JessieMuller88
12/4: Sam's Mom
12/5: Kaohinani
12/7: Clementine12 -
12/12: Yellowbeach
12/17: Creativemomma15
12/24: Bananasareyellow
12/26: Mrs.B
2/28: Paranundrum
12/29: Kaohinani
2/31: Youboots
1/2: Blythe
TBD: Autumnmama79, MrsKansas, Rswan18
Drop-In BFP: MenagerieMama -
Drop-In BFP: Doodle - 
Good luck, ladies!
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@yellowbeach: thank you! Iβm cautiously optimistic.... Iβm going to be POAS like crazy the next few days to convince myself this is real!
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So, I'm pretty excited and I will probably jinx myself but I do not have my usual post OV chin zits yet ... I am having copious CM though (which is weird) and cramping at 3 dpo which is also unusual. I figure my hormones are on the fritz, hence the CD 9 OV. (* Small celebrations here for the no zits though! YAY!)
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@Kaohinani: baby baby baby baby!
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@Sams Mom: Not on 3 dpo. Too early for anything. So hopeful though.
P.S. I emailed you our family's terrible family photos. Get ready to laugh.
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@Kaohinani: Hey, a CD9 ovulation got me a BFP! Fingers crossed it's lucky for you
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@Kaohinani: fingers crossed for you!! The tww is the worst!! Canβt wait for you to be able to test!
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@Kaohinani: hey, I will still say baby every time
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Thank you, @Skinnycow: , @Mrs. K: , and @Sams Mom:
do you really think so?? I guess Iβm in total denial.... should I test this afternoon again or wait until tomorrow? I know it only takes once but I canβt believe it... werenβt other people having bad luck with the FRERs?
Good luck, ladies! 
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