A Short TTC Journey » Pregnancy, Childbirth And Motherhood.

I must admit I feel really lucky. In January we started our first cycle and in March we fell pregnant.

Although I must admit I do credit this wonderful little thing I purchased - The OV Watch. Basically the watch predicts your most fertile days detected through an ion in your sweat. I bought the watch in February after our 2nd unsuccessful cycle, the watch uses disposable sensors that are only suitable for one cycle. So to save some money on shipping I ordered 3 of them. Using the watch was really easy, I wore it for a minimum of 6 hours a day while I slept and before I knew it the watch had switched over to tell me I was fertile. I wasn’t holding out much hope honestly, even though we had only been trying for 2 cycles previously it was still a little bit hard to deal with.

Once my fertile days were over I packed the watch away and began the two week wait until I could test. At 7 days past ovulation I had very sore breasts and period-like cramping. Part of me thought it was my period, but I had heard from other women that cramping was a normal pregnancy symptom. So I kept up hope! I tested again at 10 days past ovulation and the test had a faint line, however it appeared after the time indicated on the box so I was convinced it was a negative.

At 14 days past ovulation I woke up in the morning and had no tests so I pee’d in a little cup and stored it until Marc woke up. Once he was up he ran to the chemist and bought me 2 different brands of tests. I did the first one and went to lay on the bed with Marc while we waited the test time, I was so impatient I got up 1 minute later to find 2 lines on the test, very faint but it was a 2nd line!! So I grabbed another test (different brand) and dipped it in the urine sample. Again within a minute the 2nd line had appeared and it was much darker and clearer! I started jumping for joy and showed Marc.

I am not sure if he was in shock but he told me not to get my hopes up yet as it was still early. But I knew in my heart I was pregnant. The days went by and I tested everyday - yes I know I am a little obsessive but I just loved seeing those 2 lines appear!

About 2 days before my period was due we went to the doctor. I was a little worried because my period was not late yet and wondered if he would send me away. But he didn’t. He was not the nicest guy in the world but I got a referral for a dating ultrasound and blood test. So I figured that was all I needed until I found an obstetrician.

I am really thankful my trying to conceive journey was so short. I have seen so many people struggle and I guess it was always a concern for me.

Jen xx

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