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First ever tww!

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Lookingforadvice123 · 13/04/2015 13:49

Hi all, so I'm about to start my first ever tww - well my app says today is my last day of my fertile window, so will probably have a cheeky dtd tonight! But my period is due a week Sunday on 26 April, so it's two weeks exactly from now.

Is anyone else at the same point in their cycle and want to join me? I haven't bought any pg tests as I only want to take one if my period is late rather than testing at the earliest opportunity - all part of my (trying to be) relaxed approach to ttc. I'm not hopeful it's happened this month though, what with it being our first try and me having way too much to drink over the weekend which was my fertile window, I'm sure it will have stopped anything happening!

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Rememberallball · 22/04/2015 05:28

Sounds very promising MsCoconut

I, too, am loving the name change for the group. Had 3 beers last night and feel vv rough this morning! - only headache though

MsCoconut · 21/04/2015 23:28

Another one whose AF is due on Sunday. Also had big cramps on Sunday and Monday. (Stocked up on feminine supplies, as I was convinced she was coming, but was only met with the faintest bit of spotting). I'm going to hold off on drinks until Sunday just in case.

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Lookingforadvice123 · 21/04/2015 21:09

Evening ladies! Another symptom spotter here, never thought I'd be this bad. I've had mild cramps in my pelvic area/lower back on and off for a couple of days, my af cramps don't start until I actually come on so its not that, but I'm sure it's in my head, all these "symptoms" are. I wish I didn't have to poas on Saturday tbh, I'd rather just wait for my af, much less disappointing than seeing a BFN. I might wait and either just not drink Sat night or have one or two which I'm sure won't be the end of the world if it turns out I am pg? What do you all think?

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Lolipoplady · 21/04/2015 19:46

I really want to POAS but AF last month was later than my usual 28 days so the same could well be true this month, especially given the period pains I've had. I don't want to get a BFN and then feel sad, but still hopeful that somehow I tested too early :(

Argh!

Lolipoplady · 21/04/2015 19:28

Haha great idea mrs!! I think that is a very apt name.

I guess we're all just paying so much attention to our bodies that we're noticing things that previously we wouldn't have thought twice about. I've been on the pill for about 10 of the previous 14 years so I've forgotten what the usual PMS symptoms feel like, which definitely doesn't help!

chelle792 · 21/04/2015 17:31

Ah mrs I wish I had two symptom free weeks. OH jokes that I have about a week symptom free per month. Can't wait though! Bloody symptoms... I've been threatening to throw up on and off all day. I hope this isn't in my head! I'm happy on the mental bus with you ladies.

I read that 20% of couples who are ttc conceive in the first month. Statistically one of us must be! I really hope one of us is. Doesn't matter who but it can propel us forward into the next cycle with some enthusiasm!

MrsPCR · 21/04/2015 17:24

Shall we rename the thread first timers jumping on the mental bus?! If this is all in my head, it's scary that you can make yourself feel so crappy just through the mind. I do hope at least one of us is not imagining it! At least this time next week we should all know either way and can have 2 weeks 'symptom' free!

chelle792 · 21/04/2015 15:46

remember AF due Saturday but I did a cheeky test this morning. Came back negative but I think it might still be a little early. I'm confused with the symptoms. My boobs/nipples are getting hard, like they're getting heavier and more dense and the last couple of days I've been feeling bouts of nausea. Am I imagining this?

I'm feeling so disappointed about the BFN but the box said that 55% accurate when taken 4 days early so there is still hope. I just have to wait until Saturday. Seems like forever remember - I might go mad too!

Loli I've also been having cramps for the last couple of weeks. It hasn't felt like period pain at all but sharper pains. Maybe it's the sperm invading that's causing tummy pains Grin Blush Wink

Lolipoplady · 21/04/2015 15:03

Congratulations Isla! :) Great news.

AF is due TODAY, for me. Had period pain yesterday and this morning; I've been cramping pretty much constantly for the last couple of weeks but this does feel more like period pain :(. I've also never had a positive OPK and the last couple of days I've got the strongest lines yet, which is weird.

Rememberallball · 21/04/2015 13:01

When are you going to start testing, Chelle?

I'm probably going to go mad if I wait another week until I'm 14dpo but don't want to jump the gun. I think AF is due Sunday/Monday but, as things are only just coming back together after depo last June, I can't guarantee that my cycle is back to 28 days like it used to be!!

chelle792 · 21/04/2015 07:48

remember sounds like you're in the same boat as me.

Rememberallball · 21/04/2015 07:06

Looking I'm also 7dpo based on my opks and desperate to poas but know its too early. I don't usually get pre-af symptoms but am being terrorised by incredibly sensitive boobs with occasional itchy nipples. I put it down to different bras but even my faithful comfy ones are the same. If I sit and think about it I think I've got a bit of a dragging feeling in my lower right abdomen but that's probably projection. Definitely got a headache this am and I only had 1 glass of red wine last night! !

Arghh!!

chelle792 · 21/04/2015 06:40

I think it's happening to us all! By being on here we naturally are thinking about it alot. I tested negative today but am not due till Saturday. Also feel like my body is changing and I'm convinced it's not my imagination

MrsPCR · 20/04/2015 22:51

Congrats Isla!

I POAS yesterday bc I was going crazy! It was negative, as expected as on 8/10 DPO but it did actually help bc it least I knew I couldn't know yet if that makes any sense?

I said To DH jokingly yesterday I'm off to the docs next Monday because either I'm pregnant (AF due Sunday at the latest) or mental!

I feel sickish, been retching at awful smells, and don't like my coffee and tea, but don't mind the smell.

Tonight I just properly burst into tears over the whole being either pregnant (unlikely) or mental (looking ever more likely!) Trying to tell myself my symptoms are left over from a stomach upset 2 weeks ago.

I can't do this every month indefinitely!

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Lookingforadvice123 · 20/04/2015 17:26

I was in a great mood this morning (especially considering its Monday!) but i got really tired this afternoon so came straight home to sit in the garden after work instead of hanging round for yoga - naughty!

I told myself I wouldn't go on these boards as it would fuel my obsession but I can't help myself! I'm 7 dpo based on my app, ad due Sun. Sometimes think I have symptoms (mainly lower belly/back cramps and a bit of nausea) but I know deep down I'm imagining them. Just want to get to the weekend really, as it's my 1st cycle I never thought I'd obsess like this!

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Queazy · 20/04/2015 12:42

Busy symptom spotting here too. I'm due on Thurs, and have hot flashes and period cramps Hmm Pretty much waiting for AF now. At one point about 9dpo I was convinced I was pregnant. Feeling bit down about it now, but I also know it took nearly a year last time so I need to be patient!!

chelle792 · 20/04/2015 09:16

I'm symptom spotting too. Due Saturday. Abnormally sore nipples. Who knows?!

dreamingofmynextsleep · 20/04/2015 08:55

Due AF today. Had some spotting overnight and my body is gurgling/cramping/shifting as if AF were to arrive... But that would mean spotting for an entire week (on and off) prior to AF actually starting. My body can definitely do one if it thinks I'm putting up with that every month...! lol

How is everyone getting on? X

chelle792 · 20/04/2015 07:15

Wow, good news isla!!

Welcome mrs and welcome back remember Smile

islablossom15 · 19/04/2015 14:29

Thank you!
I feel so different this month, painful boobs was the main give away. Aswell as lots of cm, bloating, extremely tired and hungry and I cried because DH Didn't need a lifft home.. So very emotional! Good luck all let's see some BFPs

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Lookingforadvice123 · 19/04/2015 12:51

Hi ladies, just catching up on the posts having been away with DH since Weds! Congratulations on your BFP Isla!

I'm about 6 or 7 days dpo, according to my app. Genuinely had slight nausea on Weds, Thurs and Fri morning/early afternoon but this seemed to disappear yesterday and today so sure it was something of nothing. As if i would have symptoms this early anyway!

I told myself I would only poas if my period was late, but I'm due on a week today and have a wedding party sat night. If I don't get any of the spotting which I usually do in the run up to af I'm tempted to poas on Sat so at least if it's negative I can have a drink (I've drank this weekend telling myself it would be too early to matter anyway). But would it be too early to poas the day before my period is due?? It will be day 27 of my cycle.

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Rememberallball · 19/04/2015 11:16

Big congrats Isla xx

Queazy · 19/04/2015 10:58

Tell us more Isla - what sort of things felt different this month? My af is due on Thur, and to be honest think I just feel pmt (emotional, no cramps, just don't feel pregnant at all!) Huge congrats to you xx

Queazy · 19/04/2015 10:56

Huge congrats Isla!!!! That's amazing news Grin

islablossom15 · 19/04/2015 10:35

I got my BFP yesterday at 9dpo just after I posted here!! Grin

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