Trying for a Baby Part 7

fannyanna

Nicki wrote: »

12 dpo and BFN on a super drug own brand . I think I am out this month.

2ba3c wrote: »

9dpo and BFN on First Response.

Sorry for the BFN's ladies but you know what they say - it's not over until the fat lady sings x

Secretdebts

9 dpo. Bfn as expected. Still no nicotine!!

sexymouse

Congratulations secretdebts on quitting smoking. My Dad gave up when my Mum found out she was pregnant with me, and hasn't smoked since, so it can be done. This was in the days before nicotine gum etc too.

fannyanna

Well done with the no smoking and hope your BFN turns into a BFP.

QQuaver

TTC40 wrote: »

Any ideas on conversation starters?

I'd think just stopping contraception will let him know you are serious about making babies.

2ba3c wrote: »

QQ, do you think the travelling could have upset your cycle?

Travelling only delays ov for a day or so. My cycles were always long:o

sexymouse wrote: »

My DH was fascinated by the CBFM, which in turn led him to learning about the cycle etc. It is a gadget after all! lol Maybe that could be your conversation starter - setting up the machine, and giving him the instuction booklet to help you set it up etc. My DH has talked about it more now we've been trying for a while, and has become more open with his emotions, so don't worry too much at his lack of response. As long as you're sure he definitely wants a baby?

DH only believes on CBFM, OPKs and cms are not scientific enough:o

fannyanna wrote: »

I think they say 6 cycles as clomid has risks of ovarian cancer.

It has to be taken with a pinch of salt, as long cycles also can be the cause of ovarian cancer:o (People who use Clomid tends to have long cycles anyway).

Secretdebts wrote: »

9 dpo. Bfn as expected. Still no nicotine!!

Well done on nicotine:T
9DPO is still early:o

RebekahR

Woo Hoo. Lots of positivity today! Love it. I'm feeling good. Hot weather is fantastic for me as i'm a lizard! Creamy cm today so time to get at it tonight. Hope no mossies bites my bum whilst we are at it!

Nicki

Have been keeping my spirits up by reading this, which was an interesting read

http://www.babymed.com/pregnancy-testing/negative-home-pregnancy-test-hpt-could-i-still-be-pregnant

Don't panic other BFNers today. A 9dpo test is completely meaningless. It would be more likely to be negative than positive even if you were in fact pregnant at the moment, as your HCG levels at this stage are almost undetectable. Having spent some time googling, there are lots of pregnant women out there whose HCGs at my stage (12dpo) are around 8 as measured on blood tests, which is also undetectable on even the most sensitive POAS. Given that they are supposed to double every 2 days, that would make them about 2.5 at 9dpo and the most sensitive tests can't detect anything under 10. And in fact, your normal level is apparently between 2 and 5 even if not pregnant.

2ba3c

Thanks Nicki, sciency stuff always makes me feel much better!

TTC40

sexymouse wrote: »

You don't get any sticks with the monitor, so good job you ordered some. You also need 4AAA batteries, so if you've not got any at home, you may need to get some of these too.

My DH was fascinated by the CBFM, which in turn led him to learning about the cycle etc. It is a gadget after all! lol Maybe that could be your conversation starter - setting up the machine, and giving him the instuction booklet to help you set it up etc. My DH has talked about it more now we've been trying for a while, and has become more open with his emotions, so don't worry too much at his lack of response. As long as you're sure he definitely wants a baby?

Thanks - think I've got batteries so good to go. Must be designed by a man if you buy the monitor but it's actually no good to you without buying other stuff!

He does def want a baby. Think he's probably still in shock that I have said I do as it has always been me saying that I don't want one.

Doesn't stop it being scary though - thinking about the impact on our lives. We do lots of travel, going out, doing stuff on a whim, work away/ long hours etc. which could all be different in the future. He's really laid back & patient so would make a great Dad.

Dovetail

Hi Morocha, I’m new here too but I think there’s a guide to the ‘lingo’ (EWCM etc) on the first page of the thread.
Does anyone know if coming off the pill can make your hair thin out? I know you’re not meant to give medical advice on here but I’m definitely thinning and it does coincide roughly with stopping my contraception (Marvelon).
Perhaps it's all the hormones getting mucked about.
Trying to forget about it as don’t want any stress to delay my OV :cool: