Live Pregnancy Test at 13 Dpo || Is it time to move on? || TTC Baby #3 Cycle 23

It is time for a live pregnancy test at 13 dpo. Yet another cycle seems to have flown by in the blink of an eye. Hope is a strange thing as it comes and goes at this point. I am still hoping for my big fat positive pregnancy test but at the same time I am also ready to have my period arrive and gone so I can move on.
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[@MamaPope]

I am right there with you. I’ve been testing since like “6DPO” I’ve had what I believe was my “cycle” but it was super light not like my usual. I hope we get our BFP soon🤞🏽😌

[@ShanesMom8923]

Stay positive- I know it will happen !!! Sending love ❤

[@kerryshepherd5676]

Sending love ❤ we're all here for you ❤

[@runsusierun80]

On a sidenote, I totally get your feelings about clutter and having things not put away. When we moved into our house, my husband went straight to work and he travels so he’s gone a lot. I was unpacking and trying to get things together without any help and a toddler. Because there was such a gap of time in between, we all know that if things don’t get done right away, sometimes they sit so long that you stop noticing them. Well, it’s a year later and I’ve been noticing them. I’m finally starting to organize and put things away and it’s all about giving yourself grace and doing things as you can, the best you can.

[@runsusierun80]

I have zero advice or input other than I’m sending you love. Hang in there, mama.

[@GreenEyess818]

13 dpo too, tested today got a negative. It’s okay, next cycle will be our cycle. ❤️

[@andreacharlton2696]

I think it's easier to think when af shows rather than get your hopes up. Think it just leads to more suffering as much as it would be nice to be more optimistic ❤️ when you've been trying a while it just gets exhausting and you've gotta do whatever you can to get yourself through it x

[@ms.jessikafutureeducator.3340]

It’s coming hun! I don’t know when but that baby is coming.

[@andrianaanastasiou1131]

I am watching all your videos even If i dont comment often . You are such a sweetheart and amazing person and I am definately sure it will happen !❤❤ with all my love I just have the thoughts that you are getting pregnant at some cycles and are chemical pregnancies . It happened to me and that was so frustrating. I dont know what may help in this case and if there is something but am sure you already searched it and do anything possible . Lot of hugs keep on dont quit ! ❤❤

[@Newfey]

Sorry this wasn’t your cycle! It’s really sad to read some of the comments people have been leaving recently. TTC journeys are hugely personal and I think it’s so unfair for people to say if you are doing it right or wrong. For us, we decided that we’d ttc #3 for a year, and if it didn’t happen then we’d “draw a line” under ttc and move on as a family of 4. We’ve just passed that milestone and hubs has booked himself in for a vasectomy. It’s been hugely emotional - I’m sure that people would say we mustn’t have wanted a baby that badly but we really did, we just decided for us it was time to move on for various reasons. It’s not right, it’s not wrong, it’s just what we as a couple decided was best for us. I’ll still be here cheering for you and I hope that BFP is just around the corner!

[@AthinaKarpouzis]

Thank you. It has definitely been a strange few days. I exactly like you said. We each do what is best for us. There are so many things that go into these kinds of decisions.

[@runningto1006]

i want to know how you keep the shower door and tile so sparkly clean.

[@woolgirl21]

Oh sweetheart I’m so sorry :( I know no amount of words can help in this situation, it’s so hard. Keep on doing what your doing, use the little ovulation device, maybe after another few cycles you’ll have a good picture of your ovulation? Though crossing everything it’s not that long! ❤

[@AthinaKarpouzis]

That is what I am hoping as well.

[@loveandfaith5163]

So sorry lovely. My heat goes out to you so so much ❤

[@Ariannauk1]

Look out for used storage if you’re not looking to spent a large amount there are some amazing bargains some are even free ❤

[@LM86-]

Hi Athina, non ttc related question. Have you ever thought about making polymere clay for bow makers? They can be so popular also little charms for bows are popular too. Among the bow making community. There’s a few clay websites you could take a look at for ideas but having looked at your Jewellery I really think this is something you’d be great at. X

[@rentme2011]

3:03 looking forward to your kitchen project video 😊

[@AthinaKarpouzis]

I need to tackle it desperately. I feel like I can’t cook or really use my kitchen properly.

[@laurenbecker4507]

Sorry for unsolicited fertility advice, but what finally fixed my unexplained infertility was a selenium supplement. I had only ever conceived twice before that with the help of a wild yam supplement in my LP, but miscarried both by 8 weeks. Then i got on a selenium supplement because i had heard it was good for breast and thyroid health (didn't realize it was also good for egg quality at the time) and after 3 months on it i fell pregnant without even tracking, wasn't taking wild yam or anything and had a healthy pregnancy and baby, wonderful home birth, then had another a couple years later. After i got pregnant with my oldest i looked into it and apparently it's common for people suffering with infertility (male or female) to be miraculously cured of it after a couple months on selenium.

[@lucywilkinson6045]

Hey, could you give us the brand and amount you took please x

[@laurenbecker4507]

@@lucywilkinson6045 any brand would work but i used 200mcg

[@lucywilkinson6045]

@@laurenbecker4507 thankyou :)

[@lucywilkinson6045]

Ordered some, wonder if it will work for me, been trying 15 years, never been pregnant so will try anything

[@nicolewilcox7075]

I second this along with taking inositol.

[@lynnhammer3968]

❤❤❤

[@nicaesthetics]

I am sure you have researched everything about TTC and fertility and I'm not sure whether you have spoken about this before but have you considered getting checked out for PCOS / Thyroid Disorder/ Endometriosis/Diabetes? These can all make conceiving a little harder. Also, I have to say that recently sooooo many people I know have fallen pregnant after Acupuncture - food for thought. Good luck, been watching for a few years and want to see you get your BFP 🤞🏼

[@lindawerner9398]

I feel you girl! Look up what foods can make you more fertile? For men oysters. I just think you need a lil boost. Can’t hurt right? Love you girl❤❤

[@AthinaKarpouzis]

Definitely can’t hurt ☺️

[@elisa7357]

Monday check in! You doing alright Athina?

[@AthinaKarpouzis]

I am ok thank you. Will be filling an update for tomorrow.

[@amberjones1615]

Hi thank you for showing your journey. I may have missed you talk about it before but are you considering seeing a fertility specialist?

[@AthinaKarpouzis]

I have spoken about it before but will do another video as there are many people who haven’t seen previous videos.

[@jofearn245]

Hi I’m just curious and I’m pet sure it’s an avenue you’ve gone to but all that you do, tracking, timing, action etc. could it be that it’s not you? Could there possibly be infertility there other side?

[@lynnhammer3968]

They have 2 babies together, how can he be infertile!??

[@jofearn245]

@@lynnhammer3968 anything can change. That’s life

[@CrystalM1917]

You can be fertile one day and not the next. People get comfortable when they've already had kids not realizing this happens. I've had two kids and have been ttc baby# 3 for 4 years next month. Fertility and infertility are not static situations. My suspicion is that Athina has silent endometriosis. Based on some of the information she has shared and that with each subsequent pregnancy it's taken longer and longer to conceive. Endometriosis gets worse as you get older without treatment and whereby you were once able to conceive, your fertility declines as the endo worsens and end up not being able to over time.

[@lynnhammer3968]

@@CrystalM1917 Thank you for explaining and being kind about it. That makes sense.

[@CrystalM1917]

​@Lynn Hammer it's no problem. Also look up secondary infertility.

[@katarinakrizova2969]

❤️‍🩹sending you a hug

[@thebreakdownartist9260]

I did organisation systems. .. no one else asides by them it drives me nuts

[@AthinaKarpouzis]

That is the main problem 😆

[@thebreakdownartist9260]

@@AthinaKarpouzis spend most of the time hunting things and putting them back 🤯

[@McBrideMcManys]

Sorry you are still seeking a bfp friend. I hope it will come soon

[@AthinaKarpouzis]

Thank you Tracy

[@gin611]

Will the Mira confirm that you ovulated?

[@AthinaKarpouzis]

That is the idea yes

[@parizad1387]

Y dont u use clomid...?