Who’s trying SMEP this month?

Hello lovelies, Just been catching up on all the news.

Hi to all the newbies! Hope everyone is doing well with SMEP or tww.

@holdontohope hige congratulations to you! Absolutely wonderful news!

@angelmiracle your super egg made my laugh - hope it's fertilised and just hanging about now waiting to be a sticky bean!

@themagictorch I've been havign a drink a day because a) I'm on holiday and b) fairly sure I'm not pregnant. I'm thinking 'drink till it's pink' is my new slogan tbh

@muddytoes1 your reverse psychology tactic is brilliant! FX for you.

As for me, AF due in two days and still stark white BFN on frer. Also I am PMSing like a mofo so now just sitting back and waiting for AF. It's our first cycle so I'm not sad really but I am a bit embarrassed about all my 'symptoms' they felt so REAL though!! Anyway they've all died down now so I guess it was just progesterone and I'm not used to monitoring my body so closely. Lessons learned

Will keep up to date on here though and wishing for quick TWW with minimal insanity for you all and loads of BFPs!! xxx

You've definitely given yourself a decent chance @TheMagicTorch! Everything crossed for you!

@NoseringGirl Ahh yeah that makes sense! Maybe if I was using IC OPKs but I was happy using the Clear Blue digital that the 3 days (which ended up being 4 anyway) should have caught it! I really hope we get our BFP this month 😣

I think the logic for the last day is to cover things if the OPKs are wrong. I reckon the 3 days after the positive OPK are the most important though!

@becca444 yeah same here, I'm not sure where the logic is for that last day.
Lol! Or you can cheer him up if they don't win 🤭

@TheMagicTorch yeah I got my static smiley on Saturday so doesn’t seem likely that BD on Wednesday will make a difference. Maybe if England win the football DH will be in the mood though.... (never thought he would be the one getting fed up!)

@Becca444 I didn't think it would make a difference, we stuck to it exactly apart from that last go. It was like 5 days after my static smiley on Clear blue so I didn't think it would be that important. I may be wrong there, but we were a bit tired after all the BD before that 🤭

@Firsttimer16 Yeah I thought that too, if I don't know for sure it's happening I can't present that to a doctor if it gets to that point.
He says it's up to me.. going to try and hold off and order FRERs to come on Friday when I'll be 12dpo.

Me too @Firsttimer16 at least we can get through the 2WW together!

We didn't manage to skip the day, I did plan to but well... we're just bad at SMEP

2 dpo today so into the 2WW. Stuck to SMEP exactly although I don’t know if we will BD tomorrow after missing today - think we are both exhausted! Anyone think it will make a difference...?!

@Muddytoes1 yes boys are funny glad it worked!!

Smep complete skipped a day Sunday and last one done Monday night!

Plan followed well except for 2day gap last weekend when dh was sick but opks were light so shouldn't be worried about that.

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@AngelMiracle sorry just saw your post, I will keep that one in reserve!

@TheMagicTorch that does make sense I guess it’s whatever gives you the most peace of mind.

So I did it! I went with the reverse psychology tactics. Put on my ugliest pyjamas, acted all disinterested, sat and watched tv and made mugs of tea. boys are funny. Really hoping that even though it’s just the one time I may now have a shot as think I’m ovulating now.

Btw meant to say @Muddytoes1 - stick on a pair of high heels you know the pair that are too high to actually wear anywhere?? Works a treat 😜

I always test early. 3DPO today so I will try to hold on until this time next week if I can.

@NoseringGirl I agree that Id rather have a certain BFN so I'm not holding on hoping than AF just appearing!

@TheMagicTorch I think it really comes down to personal preference. I always test as I'd prefer to see a BFN than be surprised by AF. It came a day earlier than expected a few months back and even though we weren't properly trying, it still caught me off guard and I felt quite weird about it. Some people get really upset by BFNs so always wait until they're sure they're late. I think it's always difficult though, especially as you've had a recent loss. Do whatever makes you least stressed even if you can't feel completely relaxed about it.

I totally understand @bas27
I've been chatting to DP about it tonight, and I think I've changed my mind about not testing early 🙄
I think if I don't test early, and I start AF/bleeding then I'm going to question whether it's AF or another chemical. Whereas if I know either way I can handle it appropriately. Yes I'll be upset either way but I won't constantly be wondering which it is. And as you say at least we found out it can happen for us. I honestly don't know what to do 🤷‍♀️

@dee7409 I don't think it's quite there yet! I don't always get fully positive ones though. I think I drink too much water. They do my head in too!

@Firstimer16 thank you lovely! Definitely going to sit on my hands now!

You guys are awesome :) x

Finally getting some signs... Opks do my head in.. Attaching pics... Is it going or coming... Positive or negative.. I don't know.. Ic Brown background took it 7:45pm today the other 6:30 pm opk from boots.. What's the verdict please