Testing at 9dpo/ 10dpo

@glera You're right - I have a few hen dos & weddings coming up so it's always nice to have a drink then. I'm still temping because I want to get as clear a picture as possible as what my body is doing but without OPKs and stuff it's not too unbearable.

I truly believe there is nothing as frustrating as buying/selling/moving/extending houses. Where are you up to with it? We had a nightmare with ours which was this time last year and now the nightmare continues with the stupid building work. The whole thing was meant to be finished last week, the builder said next week, 'at a push'. Except they haven't even finished the roof let alone knocking through, fitting the windows, starting the internal work (they don't seem to understand that some things can be done in parallel), doing the external render etc etc. DH is giving them a written warning this week as per our contract but a few things have happened over the last couple of days that have meant neither of us are feeling up to sending it until next week probably. In that time we are getting new tradesmen lined up to take over the work so hopefully things will pick up again soon but at the moment I feel so drained it's almost impossible to see a light at the end of the tunnel.

@babyhopeful2018 did you get a drs appointment sorted? how are you feeling?? I'm hoping this is turning into a lucky thread for us all! x

@lp17 you never know, taking a break from it may end up working in your favour. And if not, enjoy a month of all the bad things: wine, wine, gin and maybe some wine. Our house sale is currently going through and I think I may want to throttle the solicitors soon so god knows how you’re feeling about a whole building job. How far along are you with it?

I’m definitely making the most of all the bad things I should have right now. It’s my birthday two days after AF is due so I either get a really really great birthday present or if not, I’ll eat an incredibly rare steak and drink wine. Equally, we have a really posh meal booked in August. If I’m pregnant, amazing but if not, I’ve got food and wine pairings to look forward to. I know it’s not the best silver lining but hey, it’s a silver lining at the end of the day.

Keep those positive thoughts! I’m here if you need to chat.

@glera haha it's ok - i currently feel like it will never be completed so that sounded fine in my head. I think we are taking a break from TTC this month as we just have too much on. Neither of us are in the right headspace for it but I could cry when I think about another month with nothing. I'm trying to tell myself it's ok to take a break and it'll be good for us but I can't reconcile myself with it...

@lp17 massive typo. I meant to say when your extension is completed...

@lp17 hey, sorry to hear about your AF arriving. Just think that when your extension isn’t completed, you’ll have a perfect home for a baby.

I’m on 2dpo at the moment so way too early for me to even think about testing. We’ve done all we can do now so I guess it’s just the wait now. It took about 4 months for my cycles to settle after coming off the pill and this was our 6th month TTC.

@lookingforadvice15 how are you feeling? Are you around 6/7 weeks now?

Magic baby dust to you all.

@Glera Hi! How are you doing/feeling?

@babyhopeful2018 big congratulations to you!!!

Unfortunately, AF arrived for me a day early but was very light & weird. My temperature dropped through so I do think it was AF. Hoping my cycles are now settled & will stand be in better stead for this month, though the extension has been horrendous. We are in the middle of trying to find tradesmen to replace the builders and even DH has now reached the end of this tether so I doubt this month will be the one. Nevertheless I will continue temping and whatever happens, happens.

Good luck to all the new members on the thread and here's hoping you have a better & luckier month than me!

Aww thanks @Glera!!

DH and I were out for dinner last night and all I wanted to do was order a nice big glass of wine to celebrate but opted for fresh orange and lemonade instead!! Lol

@Lookingforadvice15 have you visited your doctor/midwife yet?! Obv as this is first child I'm not really sure when to go - do you wait until nearer 12 weeks or do you contact them now?!xx

@MrsSnootyPants2018 welcome

Never count yourself out until AF arrives! ☺️

Also tbh I've have absolutely no symptoms at all this cycle and got my BFP!! TTC makes us crazy symptom stop.

I know it's easier said than done but just try to relax and wait and see - if AF doesn't arrive in next few days test again, there might just not be enough LH surge at the moment but it seemingly increases every day if you are pregnant xx

Evening I'm now 11dpo and got a bfn this morning :-(

But the last two days I've had:

• cramps/ lower discomfort.

• really tired after a lot of sleep

• small nausea

• constantly hungry.

Normally for af I have some cramps day before but normally once started.

Not sure if I should just count myself out now or not?

@babyhopeful2018 you’ll be great at the next 9 months. Think about how much patience you’ve had so far and you’ll have trusted friends and family I’m sure.

I’ve had an absolute wine binge day for you both... @babyhopefull2018 / lookingforadvice15 ; a very close friend of mine gave birth today and they had tried for 3 months before a bfp so our 6 months feels so inadequate.

My AF is due tomorrow but tested with an IC first on Thursday and got a faint line!

Strange thing I've not had any 'symptoms' except needing to wee more often and generally a bit tired but only noticed these from today!!

I'm over the moon. Can't wait until DH comes home to show him tonight 💕💕!!

Thanks again @Lookingforadvice15 and @Glera

I thought the TWW was hard dunno how the next 9 or so will be keeping it to ourselves 🤫 xxx

@babyhopeful2018
That’s amazing amazing news. Congratulations on your very definite big fat positives. You must be so thrilled. Look after yourself won’t you. I’m now in my tww so interested to know when you actually tested. Congrats again. I’ll have a glass for both of you now. X

Soo really can't get much more confirmation than this...... 💕

Honestly can't believe it ☺️!! Hopefully it'll be a sticky bean and in February next year I'll welcome my first child xx

Thank you @Lookingforadvice15

I honestly just followed your tips and looks like it's turned out for the better.

Hopefully the tests will prove it xxx

Thanks @Glera and welcome @Anyday88

Ordered a clear blue digital and a FRER which should arrive tomorrow so hopefully that will confirm?!

Baby dust to you all ✨✨ xxx

@anyday88
Great to meet you, we’ve been here for a couple of cycles. 1/4 has had a bfp so far - good luck to you!

@babyhopeful2018 and @lp17
Hey ladies, just to say I am here. First log in for a few weeks. I’m at 13dpo I think, not doing any ovulation sticks this month as I became far too obsessive over doing the deed.

More importantly...you ladies thinking all is looking positive? That’s amazing news. Have everything crossed for you both!!!
I wish my cycle wasn’t so long (34days) as I feel more out of touch with you all every month.

Good luck, good luck, good luck!

So I couldn't wait and done a IC this morning and look what happened...., 🤗🤗!!

I'm not getting my hopes up just yet - definitely gonna wait until Monday and do a clear blue or first response to confirm xx

Hi, can I join please? I am currently 8dpo and trying my hardest not to test 😂 I know it’s too early but it really takes over doesn’t it?!

@babyhopeful2018 hang in there - tests are expensive!

How's everyone else doing?? I'm 13DPO and been feeling a bit funny. I've had no spotting at all yet which usually starts at 10DPO so I'm really really hoping for a BFP this week - or at least to know my cycles have finally settled down after having my coil removed!

Fertility friend is telling me not to test until 15th but don't think ill can wait that long @LP17 but tbh I would know if I were out by then as AF due 10th.

The TWW is always the longest xxx

@babyhopeful2018 I'm 12DPO today. My temp chart has been totally different to last month so that's been interesting! If no AF I'll test on Thurs.

Your dip-spike combo sounds good! Fingers crossed xxx