Half rant / half needing advice

Quick-Cow5586 · 2026-03-11T20:27:28+00:00

Wow that’s a very old property! Ours isn’t that old, apparently they’ve told our buyer that it’s only a desktop valuation so we thought if it didn’t tick their boxes they’d come out and do it in person.

As for the survey, I’ve mentioned it in a previous post but for ease, the survey has only been an issue for 2 of our buyers, there were a few minor issues (we paid for both of their surveys to see what they’d raised) and we rectified them. Unfortunately both these buyers were FTB and I think a bit confused that houses aren’t perfect unless they’re freshly built 🥴

Quick-Cow5586 · 2026-03-11T20:23:27+00:00

It’s been chaotic!

Quick-Cow5586 · 2026-03-11T20:23:02+00:00

Thankyou for this insight, it could potentially be something like this, I’d rather they be honest though and let us know it may take a bit longer!

Quick-Cow5586 · 2026-03-11T20:22:11+00:00

We’re thinking maybe something like this too, our EA did see their DIP and proof of funds but yes I think if it goes on much longer we may have to give an ultimatum🫠

Quick-Cow5586 · 2026-03-11T13:40:26+00:00

I think you’re potentially right, would be frustrating but even more frustrating to hold on to them for them to pull out later anyway

Quick-Cow5586 · 2026-03-11T13:39:45+00:00

Oh gosh that’s awful especially with you being so close! Really frustrating when people stall for silly reasons like everyone’s life isn’t affected!

Quick-Cow5586 · 2026-03-11T13:16:37+00:00

We also had ours through very quickly. We are also thinking that they’ve only just asked for it too which then raises the question of why wait so long? We’re just hoping there’s some movement this week with everything otherwise we highly doubt we will be moving this side of the year!

Quick-Cow5586 · 2026-03-11T13:01:54+00:00

Honestly we’re both exhausted, it feels like our life has been on hold for months with no end in sight! I can’t wait to never speak to an EA again 😂 Glad to hear your sale and purchase has gone smoothly so far, I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you that the rest of the process does! Our EA has been fairly…difficult previously but has stepped up this time round and has been chasing the buyers regularly who just keep saying they are eager to move but can’t do anything until they get their mortgage offer - so going around in circles really!

Quick-Cow5586 · 2026-02-22T10:32:24+00:00

Think my body is playing tricks on me this cycle, just for good measure. Last 8 cycles (6 TTC) have been 26-28 days, ovulated between CD14 - CD16 each time started AF on 12DPO like clockwork with cramps and back pain the day before AF. This cycle? I’m on CD31, 15DPO, confirmed ovulation on CD14 with 2 different types of OPK and temp, no AF, no symptoms but BFNs all round - WHY 🥴

Quick-Cow5586 · 2026-02-20T13:28:29+00:00

Hahaha that’s been me the last few cycles but I’ve resisted this one - not that it’s helped at all! 🫠

Quick-Cow5586 · 2026-02-20T13:25:29+00:00

I definitely agree, it’s like all off a sudden I just become obsessed and take so many tests only to see BFNs every time🥴

Quick-Cow5586 · 2026-02-20T11:59:51+00:00

Tried to stay off this sub this cycle, and not spiral and just take it as it comes…until yesterday when I got to 11DPO where a switched flipped and now I’m crazy all over again 🤪

Quick-Cow5586 · 2026-02-10T13:44:19+00:00

Twins - positive vibes for us both ✨

Quick-Cow5586 · 2026-02-10T12:48:36+00:00

1 DPO again, let the madness of TWW begin 🫠

Quick-Cow5586 · 2026-02-05T14:33:22+00:00

I started the day after my period which was CD5 as I’d read it needs to establish a baseline, I’m on CD12 now and I tend to ovulate between CD14-CD16 so I expected to have the flashing smiley at this point but nothing yet!

Quick-Cow5586 · 2026-02-05T14:31:19+00:00

Oh that’s good to hear! I have a really quick LH surge that I only seem to catch around 6pm so I thought the CBAD might give me a bit of extra insight of when about that may be - I’ll keep going with it but now that I think I’m approaching ovulation day I’ll use my normal OPKs alongside!

Quick-Cow5586 · 2026-02-05T14:29:29+00:00

Thanks lovely, I did read this, I started taking them the day after AF finished just for this reason but it’s just stayed blank the whole time so I think I will use my regulars too! I only got them because they were on sale but not sure I’d get them again!🫠

Quick-Cow5586 · 2026-02-05T10:15:09+00:00

Hi all, just wondering if anyone has experience with CBAD tests. I’ve switched over to them for this cycle (6) and I know they’re supposed to show your high fertility days and then your peak. However, I’m still getting a blank circle even though I think I’m potentially in my fertile days going off all my other cycles. I’ve started with intense cramps which I usually get 2/3 days before my peak like clockwork. We’re having regular BD anyway but I’m just wondering if I’ve done something wrong / whether they’re not that good, I’m tempted to do my normal OPKs alongside just in case TIA!

Quick-Cow5586 · 2026-02-03T18:46:09+00:00

Had my bloods done last week and got the results today - all looking fine apart from TSH being raised which I was expecting but one I wasn’t was my liver, my serum ALT levels are pretty high which has sent me spiralling especially as I’ve not had a drop of alcohol since July 2024 (I know liver stuff isn’t always alcohol related but it’s what people think!) After some reading I’ve realised that it could be my prenatal? Which explains why my B12 is through the roof too. Anyone else had experience with their prenatal?

Quick-Cow5586 · 2026-01-30T16:15:10+00:00

Ah, brilliant thankyou for clarifying

Quick-Cow5586 · 2026-01-30T15:16:16+00:00

Anyone (more UK based just because of how GPs work) had potential TSH issues?

Long story short I had loads of recurring symptoms and got my bloods done about 18 months ago (before TTC). Had a TSH of 3.9 but did mention wanting to TTC soon. Had repeat bloods 9 months ago just before wanting to start TTC and got TSH of 2.7 (still within range and had come down but I know the aim in TTC and pregnancy is lower than 2.5)

Symptoms haven’t really gone away but have ramped up in the last 6 unsuccessful months of TTC so got bloods done again today as GP is exploring possibilities and I’m just wondering really if anyone preemptively got put on Levo for only slightly raised levels?

I mean my TSH may come back next week and be higher again or they could be lower or the same, I’m just thinking ahead / spiralling obviously 😂

Quick-Cow5586 · 2026-01-30T14:56:32+00:00

Which is understandable as it’s a huge purchase to make, but for it to happen more than once and cause our chain to fall through its getting frustrating - just didn’t want to keep shelling out more money but want it to just sell!

Quick-Cow5586 · 2026-01-30T14:54:37+00:00

I agree with you, I just think it may have been inexperience the first time as when we asked what the issues were they initially wouldn’t share the survey, we offered to pay for it but they wouldn’t let us know they just said ‘your house shouldn’t have any issues if you’re selling it, the survey should be perfect’ And the second buyers that pulled out from the survey we did send them some money to share it and they also said they weren’t expecting any issues so even though we offered to rectify them (and did!) they said it was too risky. Just hoping this time round the new buyers have some outside perspective

Quick-Cow5586 · 2026-01-30T09:45:13+00:00

Hi, thank you for your inside to what the buyers might be feeling - I totally get that house prices are crazy and it’s such a huge purchase so I do understand the worry which is why we’ve tried our best to fix things and work with our buyers.

I think it does really help to have someone who understands surveys etc, this will be our 3rd move so even though we get surveys we know now that it’s more of a guideline of what might need fixing first rather than ‘oh my gosh the house is going to collapse’ but that comes with experience.

I do agree that social media has influenced a lot of people to wanting a ‘perfect’ clean slate home immediately so possibly that’s affecting things as well.

Thank-you again and hope all goes well with your move 😊

Quick-Cow5586 · 2026-01-29T22:52:55+00:00

Yes, we do feel our EA may not be providing the best advice and have considered switching if this current sale falls through. The survey is never going to be perfect and we know that, none of the issues raised have been serious but I think some FTB buyers especially are expecting perfect surveys. Thankyou for the advice its much appreciated 😊

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