TTC first baby cycle one! Anyone else out there?

I'm a little confused. My spotting hasn't progressed to AF - not really even enough for a pad. Just a tiny amount of brown tinged mucous for 2-3 days now. Not had this before. But am having cramps like AF is on the way. Could I still be in for a shot? I'm 14dpo tomorrow so was planning on testing, but wondering if I should wait?

P.s. Happy Birthday @Delilah7 🎉🎂

I got a flashing smiley today from clearblue ov tester! Hopefully this will lead to a solid smiley and ovulAtion! Which will mean my cycle would be more like 35days rather than 56!
I am trying not to get too hopeful though as I had a solid smiley last cycle and i never ovulated.

@Summerbab I think normally they say cm should be dry before af so fx'd that is a good sign! I think that if you're pg then it's ewcm.

@Crossfitgirl it's exciting when you get something other than a blank strip isn't it, unfortunately it is not positive unless it is darker than the control line with those ones. I think sometimes once a faint line appears it can get stronger though.

My pathetic excitement at getting a faint half arsed line on an ovulation test. It means sod all but it made me feel happy anyway!!

@luckykitty13 it's hard not to feel disappointed isn't it, I'm on cycle 3 now I think of "not trying, but not trying not to" 😂 I was gutted the first cycle but now I'm just going with it.
I've started trying some ovulation tests to check im deffo ovulating and was getting quite worried at getting all negatives since day 8, but today just got a faint line (currently 14dpo but estimated to ovulate on day 12 due to a short cycle) I'm now super excited that something has actually shown on my test - does anyone know if a faint line can show a bit before or after the LH surge? It's not even a positive but I'm still happy to see something other than nothing!
Think I may try DTD tonight anyway!
@rosesandponies how is the house stuff coming along? My DH keeps showing me big family homes to view, maybe I'll put it off for a bit!!

@flapjackered that’s it and I especially have no clue after coming off the pill. I guess just got to be patient but it’s so hard! My periods due Tuesday and my CM seems to be increasing.
Anyone know how my CM should be a few days before period?

@LuckyKitty13 thank you!!!

Happy birthday @Delilah7 and @Hcna23 !!

I've had some pink discharge/spotting today and cramping. I'm 12 dpo, so thinking AF on the way. Never mind, only my first cycle. But can't help feeling a little disappointed - especially since I've literally today just bought some FRERs!

@FlapJackered thanks lovely I'll get out of my mood soon hahaha.

@Hcna23 happy birthday for tomorrow!! Oh my gosh you have to post a pic!

@delilah7 Happy Birthday for Saturday!! 🎉🎉
It’s my 24th tomorrow 😬 but we have a wedding this weekend so we’re going to celebrate it properly on Tuesday as that’s also scan day! 🙊

@rosesandponies I wouldn't know where to start with cervix position. Not really sure what I am looking for to be honest, which is not great when it's my own body!

Happy Birthday for Saturday @Delilah7!! 🎂
Sorry to hear your not feeling so great. Not long until you'll be in the tww again though 🤞🏻

Good luck @Summerbab ! Symptom spotting is the worst isn't it, if only there was one definite symptom of pregnancy that couldn't possibly be anything else!

@rosesandponies hi lovely. Thank you! Urm, family time dinner etc. Other half has asked my permission to go out for football 😂 we will obviously starting baby making this weekend as next week I'm meant to ovulate so gonna go Saturday, Monday Tues and Wednesday I think! Meant to ovulate Tuesday xx

@rosesandponies good question I’d love to know that as well.
According to flo my periods due next Tuesday and I’ve managed to relax about it a bit. Had really sore nipples for a week but they’ve died down now and I keep getting a dull cramp when I stand up too quick. Symptom spotting is making me feel more in the dark haha

@FlapJackered thanks lovely. Feeling abit low this week but my birthdays Saturday so x

I can't believe it is that time already @Hcna23, Very exciting!

@Delilah7 @rosesandponies Good luck for this cycle!

TMI but I am getting definite stretchy EWCM now on CD13 which is really early for me considering last cycle I OV'd on CD43? Negative OPKs so not sure what is going on. The annoying thing is OH is getting a sperm test tomorrow, so we are forbidden from DTD before, then he is not going to be up for it tomorrow, so I hope OV holds off for a few days! On the other hand that would mean my cycle would be a normal length which would be amazing!

@rosiesandponies hey.. I have my dating scan on Tuesday.. exciting stuff.. but I have really bad nausea.. and literally no energy I find myself napping every couple hours.. but it’s all going to be worth it ♥️

@rosesandponies 😂😂😂 I'm gay now huh?!
It's been pretty hard. I've literally just finished my 3rd cycle so I'm waiting to DTD near ovulation. Im just so scared it'll continue on and on and on. I don't want to use the OPKS at the moment! How're you??