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Tee4me · 30/03/2016 16:59

So AF got me this afternoon!! Trying not to get down in the dumps (although I just watched 'one born every minute' on catch-up and sobbed!)
Dusting myself off and hoping for better luck in April! A few stats:
Age-33
TTC-5th cycle
DC-1 DS (3.5 years old)
Anyone else at the start of their cycle and trying something new in the hope of a more successful month?!

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Jod1985 · 22/04/2016 08:54

Yes parney I was convinced AF was coming with the boys. That's one reason why I think I am PG as I have had cramps for weeks!

SuchaJem · 22/04/2016 08:53

Thanks for your support girls. I will emerge from my funk in a day or so. It's really got me down this month.

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Tee4me · 22/04/2016 08:43

Parney I know it's very common for women to get a good run up of cramps before BFP, so it's promising that it's different to last month, although I understand your point about not having had long to notice established patterns.
Got everything crossed for you, hope AF doesn't show overnight and you can get testing on a FRER!!

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Tee4me · 22/04/2016 08:37

Oh footprints, that certainly does sound like ovulation!! You might end up with twins this month!! I'm not sure if people who polyovulate release 2 eggs at the same time, or if it can happen separately. I would definitely be DTD lots just in case!

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Parney · 22/04/2016 08:35

Really jod? My opk never as dark as yours! Good sign for bfp or at very least Ov is imminent!!!

Jod1985 · 22/04/2016 08:30

I got weeks of cramps when PG parney

Parney · 22/04/2016 08:29

Strange footprints! Could be delayed Ov, not unheard of to O twice in a cycle though not very common!

Parney · 22/04/2016 08:27

CD 26
Hi Tee, I've been cramping since Tuesday AF due tomorrow. Last cycle I had cramps the day before I woke up to AF Hmm I'm not reading in to it as I've only had two cycles since pill, so patterns are only emerging now.
I'm reluctant to test after BFN on IC a few days ago. Only have ICs and digi tests at home. I will buy a frer tomorrow if I don't wake up to AF. Big weekend planned,lots of bubbles to be drunk! Haven't been out this month at all so will enjoy it if bfn, really hope I'm not in limbo with no AF though as I'm not sure I could drink if there was still a teeny chance!

Jod1985 · 22/04/2016 08:12

Was it definitely AF you had last time footprints?

Footprints1 · 22/04/2016 08:00

CD21 Star 7dpo??

What is going on??? So yesterday afternoon my boobs were very tingly and I laughed to myself saying oh now I feel like I might ovulate again. Went to the loo.. EWCM again (slight streak of pale pink) and slight ovary ache this time on opposite side than last week. Used opk and was a very strong line again darker than control line!! So last night had to pin him down and this morning.

So the question is.. Did the mid cycle bleed I had right in the midst of my positive ovulation time halt the process and therefore it has tried again?? Or could this be an implantation thing??

Jod1985 · 22/04/2016 07:56

That was read straight away and that photo was taken within 5 mins? It has been getting progressively stronger as I have been testing for 6 days? Hubby is off tonight so will DTD this weekend BUT I really don't feel it's ovulation? I won't chance it though.

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Tee4me · 22/04/2016 07:55

Wow that is strong Jod! When did you last try a hpt?! I think I said before I get positive opks before AF too, although I'm not sure what hormone it's picking up at that point. How confusing for you!! x

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Racja14 · 22/04/2016 07:53

Thanks parney I'll do another one today, it it best to do it at the same time every day?
Crampons are spiky shoes used for climbing, think this is a good visual representation of cramps ha ha Grin

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Tee4me · 22/04/2016 07:52

Agree with Parney, there might always be a faint line, plus you should discard any result observed after 10 minutes anyway. Keep going, they are so handy to help pinpoint when to DTD! When I get my positive, the line usually appears instantly and will be at least as strong as the control line, but I'm lucky to get a warning as the tests gets progressively more promising looking in the lead up.
Parney I'm CD24 now! Feel the same as you, trying to mentally prepare for AF making an appearance. My cramps usually kick in 24-48 hours before D-Day, so I'll be hyper sensitive over the weekend watching for any little niggle! I know you can get cramps when pg, but I didn't get any with DS, so I'll be disappointed if I start feeling them. Due Tuesday and will test Wednesday if no show... how about you? x

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Footprints1 · 22/04/2016 07:50

Wow Jod that is a strong opk! So either ovulation it is (although if u don't feel it is) it can only be a strong BFP! I think u need to try again on a pregnancy test.

Jod1985 · 22/04/2016 07:41

CD36 Star I Did an OPK again this morning and once again it's really strong....I really don't feel I'm about to ovulate though? Opinions....

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Parney · 21/04/2016 22:48

Cramping not crampon, whatever that is Blush and I'm not pre-paying AF either, preparing! 😂

Parney · 21/04/2016 22:46

Racja, they look like my tests! I think that there may always be some LH present in the body so a faint line is normal. A positive would be if the second line was as dark as the test line, if not darker! Keep testing my positive came out of the blue the day after a very faint line! I'd assumed there would have been a build up!
Hope everyone's well! Love the digi newhair! Hope mimi and sucha are enjoying some Wine I know I will this weekend if AF comes. Serious crampon. All day today, no sign yet, although I'm mentally prepaying! CD 25

Racja14 · 21/04/2016 22:40

So I did an OPK when I came in from work and it immediately came up negative but just looked again now and there's a definite faint second line?? The pack didn't come with any proper instructions so I'm not sure whether you're supposed to disregard any results any 10 mins like POAS??

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Jod1985 · 21/04/2016 22:34

FMU = First Morning Urine

newhairdontcare · 21/04/2016 22:29

I did it on AF due date (is that the same thing?)

newhairdontcare · 21/04/2016 22:28

Radders, what does FMU mean?

raddersmrs · 21/04/2016 21:55

Footprints did you do your opk??

raddersmrs · 21/04/2016 21:54

Nimisha go you on dtd! Hopefully it'll catch the little egg. Try and do it tomorrow if not tonight Wink difficult when so tired to keep up with all the dtd

Jod hope you find out soon one way or the other. Bet it's driving you insane. You're being very strong!

Physicskate - the more the merrier! It's nice to hear from everyone no nagger how often it is

physicskate · 21/04/2016 20:58

CD11

Nimisha - no he is not very science-y... thinks I'm just being a boffin. I think he is surprised I have turned BBT and OPKs into a science project of sorts! He doesn't seem to want to talk about it much. He is quite blokey about some stuff and this seems to be it! I think he just kinda scared (like me!).

Sorry sucha, I really thought you were in with a good shout!

jod - maybe it is worth a blood test from docs next week as you are there anyways (obvs if nothing shows before then!).

Thanks for having me as a bit of a lurker... I work really stupid hours. Have super enjoyed 'sharing' our journeys thus far! No ov signs yet.