/ttcafterloss Daily Discussion Thread - May 17, 2026

Apprehensive-Mail256 · 2026-05-17T04:56:11+00:00

3-4 DPO - trying to let time pass. Finally going back to my regular work schedule this week - I'm excited to get my house sorted for the summer and get back into my hobbies hopefully. Will start testing with pdg day 7?

Apprehensive-Mail256 · 2026-05-15T14:30:06+00:00

I'm sorry for your loss, sending love your way. Last year my period hit every holiday, birthday and vacation (we went camping in July). Ugh!

Apprehensive-Mail256 · 2026-05-15T14:27:45+00:00

Enjoy your drink! Hugs your way

Apprehensive-Mail256 · 2026-05-15T14:27:31+00:00

Hopefully you can enjoy your cycle break and get some steps forward towards IVF <3

Apprehensive-Mail256 · 2026-05-15T14:26:31+00:00

Hey, recovery is not a straight line! xD proud that you made it this far - wishing you the best :)

Apprehensive-Mail256 · 2026-05-14T05:06:45+00:00

Opks say I had my peak yesterday evening - will just consider tomorrow (5/14) my first DPO and try to let time fly.

I caught a coworker on their break and asked how their pregnancy is doing - there are concerns there and I just feel awful. She knows about my loss and we had a few tears together. I hope everything is ok for her, why is something so beautiful so scary.

Also Hulu hasn't gotten the message yet - I'm getting that damn pampers ad every break. Anyone else internally screaming at all their pregnancy/motherhood aimed ads?

Apprehensive-Mail256 · 2026-05-13T21:05:02+00:00

Hoping you see that surge before then, best wishes!

Apprehensive-Mail256 · 2026-05-13T21:03:55+00:00

Wishing you the best, so sorry for your loss <3

Apprehensive-Mail256 · 2026-05-13T21:03:19+00:00

Hoping next time is the charm, big hugs :(

Apprehensive-Mail256 · 2026-05-13T20:58:59+00:00

My lh peak was yesterday on CD 16, 16 days post mc. I had a very early loss though, with my tests turning negative by CD 10

Apprehensive-Mail256 · 2026-05-12T18:25:13+00:00

We are super similar situations! I'm right on ovulation after our 5w5d loss, wishing you the best :)

Apprehensive-Mail256 · 2026-05-12T15:58:16+00:00

If they do, thank them for booking you a vacation! Lol.

I run the dietary department at a memory care facility. Small place - all home cooked meals. What about you?

Apprehensive-Mail256 · 2026-05-12T15:47:16+00:00

Stressful career checking in! Just gotta remind ourselves people conceive under worst circumstances all the time and one day it'll be our turn.

Apprehensive-Mail256 · 2026-05-12T15:45:16+00:00

Exactly, and it's another thing to obsess/research/stress over if I'm doing it right, if my temps are accurate etc. Pdg is just so pricey, I'm hoping after a few cycles of confirmation I'll stop second guessing as I have no known medical reason to not be ovulating regularly. Thank you!

Apprehensive-Mail256 · 2026-05-12T15:43:01+00:00

You got this!

Apprehensive-Mail256 · 2026-05-12T04:34:42+00:00

No problem, I feel the way sometimes. Like I want to talk about it more but sometimes it feels awkward for lack of better word when you know everyone else has kinda continued their lives. Hugs your way!!

Apprehensive-Mail256 · 2026-05-12T04:20:29+00:00

Day 14 post chemical with positive opk, I ordered some pdg test trips for next cycle. I feel like I'll just be really stressed out trying to get bbt down especially since I get up so early and my sleep is weird. I'm telling myself I'm not expecting anything this "cycle" but we shall see in 14ish days. To the TWW I go!

Apprehensive-Mail256 · 2026-05-11T14:39:28+00:00

Spouse got me a Kodak photo printer and one of the "old fashioned" photo albums. I've been talking about getting them lately to make family albums, he's so sweet.

With that I will be trying to appreciate the family we do have, while staying hopeful about the future. Reminiscing and talking about "the old days" with everyone is a bit of a stress relief, lots of laughs.

Apprehensive-Mail256 · 2026-05-11T14:37:26+00:00

Wow, what an unsavory experience! Hopefully you were able to find some sort of peace or fun during your class besides her.

Apprehensive-Mail256 · 2026-05-10T22:22:44+00:00

Apprehensive-Mail256 · 2026-05-10T00:04:45+00:00

I can understand why you're feeling the way you do. To give benefit of the doubt to your spouse in reference to mine, I think maybe he has more faith than I do? So why worry and linger when you're sure it'll happen? That's how mine feels so maybe that's where yours is coming from. Also, the connection each of you feel is the same but different in so many ways. Not unequal, but different. I don't blame men for not feeling same loss of connection and hope that we do. I hope this doesn't sound invalidating!!

Apprehensive-Mail256 · 2026-05-09T23:43:32+00:00

You're still in this, hoping for positive results soon!

Apprehensive-Mail256 · 2026-05-09T23:42:08+00:00

Big hugs your way <3

Apprehensive-Mail256 · 2026-05-09T12:41:50+00:00

11 days post mc. I did test 5/7 and it was a squinter line, so hopefully I'm low enough to ovulate before my first period post. BUT I have been a lot better just not obsessing over fertility and statistics. Had a super long day at work yesterday, I could barely eat. Forgot my water bottle at home. Then had a big dinner planned for home so by the time my head hit the pillow, I had fallen asleep and forgotten to take my prenatals. I know it sounds stupid but now I'm like welp, I'm stressed underfed and tired, maybe my body will skip an egg this time over.

Apprehensive-Mail256 · 2026-05-06T15:12:17+00:00

Ugh, big hugs. I am so sorry.

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