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Let’s pull ourselves together & make it to the end of the week

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Chefwifelife · 19/08/2019 13:01

Hi fellow ttc-ers.

I’m 9dpo on cycle 8 of ttc baby #2.

No real symptoms at all. A few cramps, I’m hungry and generally I’m just in an absolutely foul mood.

Anyone want to join me on route to test day at the end of the week?

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Chefwifelife · 21/08/2019 07:26

Thanks may you’re right I need to make it to Saturday! I felt exactly like you when I got my bfp. Just randomly did a test on the off chance and was super shocked it was positive. I can see me going to bed really early Friday if af still hasn’t shown!

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May2311 · 21/08/2019 07:19

Morning all!

@chefwifelife - I know it is so frustrating not being able to tell the difference between AF and pregnancy symptoms. Try and hold out and if you think about it if AF doesn’t show by today or tomorrow that is a really good sign!!

I’m not holding out much hope. Just not feeling this is my month really 🙄 But let’s see what the weekend brings!

Is anyone testing before Saturday?

Have a lovely day everyone 😊

Chefwifelife · 21/08/2019 06:54

Morning. How’s everyone holding up?

I swear to god before I had a baby I never used to get half the symptoms in the build up to AF. It’s a cruel cruel game she plays!

Just cramps here but no other symptoms. Roll on Saturday! Although I will be 14dpo by then and my LP is normally 11/12 so I’ll probably cave by Friday!

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May2311 · 20/08/2019 21:19

I have a funny story for you all that shows you just how crackers I have got!

I was travelling with work today so went to the gym 5am to make sure I got my workout in( to remain fit & healthy to conceive 🙄)
I had a really good metafit session and then went on treadmill (just walking) to cool down.

Once I finished I stopped the treadmill went to step off and literally fell flat on my bum after my legs just collapsed beneath me!!!

The first thought that came into my head....
Oooo I wonder if falling is a sign of pregnancy😂😂 definitely nothing to do with the leg focused metafit session I had just done!!!!

I have been giggling at myself all day- particularly when I look at the state of my bruised knees tonight!! Who would have thought our minds would make up such ridiculous symptoms!!!

Lifesforlivingandloving · 20/08/2019 19:10

I'm literally soooo moody and snappy! My poor boyfriend doesn't know what to say or not to say 😂 I don't mean to be!
Damn hormones !

Had lots of heartburn the last couple days - prob another AF sign I've not noticed before as I wasn't as in tune and listening to my body .
Literally the wait is looming .
I either want AF to come and go so we can crack on with the next cycle or for her not to come and get a big fat POSITIVE!

Hope we all get what we want x

sidewaysS · 20/08/2019 18:32

@sofiathe2nd it's not over till the fat lady sings! Hang in there!

May2311 · 20/08/2019 18:24

@Chefwifelife eeekkk! I’m nervous for you- fingers crossed it doesn’t show!

@sofiathe2nd - don’t be too disheartened! Your not out till AF shows. Completely understand how you feel- its bitter sweet moment when those close to you announce pregnancy! We will all get there eventually!

Chefwifelife · 20/08/2019 18:23

Oh sofia when is af actually due? It’s ok to feel disappointment for yourself but be happy for them at the same time x

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sofiathe2nd · 20/08/2019 17:42

Think I’m out this month, having terrible cramps and moods... thinking AF will turn up tomorrow.

Feeling a bit rotten today as the 3 others who were in my work team have all announced their pregnancies this week... so happy for them but feel a bit disheartened (even though I haven’t even been trying like they have)!

Chefwifelife · 20/08/2019 17:23

Frer ready and waiting here. Everyone needs to stay strong until Saturday! I’m not sure if I ov Friday or Saturday so either 10 or 11dpo. My LP is normally 11dpo so af could arrive tomorrow! Eeeeek.

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May2311 · 20/08/2019 16:49

@mrssunshinexxx same! 😂 the crazy things we do to stop the temptation. 🙈

mrssunshinexxx · 20/08/2019 16:24

@May2311 I do that just have a wee before you can even think about it because I personally would never test with anything other than FMU Grin

May2311 · 20/08/2019 16:16

I think I’ll go CB then. I have actually been really busy today at work so that’s helped- just on the train on my way home. Friday will be the most difficult day for me as AF will have either turned up so I’ll be gutted or it won’t and I don’t work Fridays so I’ll be soooo tempted to test. I just need to get out of bed super early go to the loo and then I should be ok as I’ll think ooo it’s not FMU so I’ll have to wait till Saturday 😂

mrssunshinexxx · 20/08/2019 07:48

@sidewaysS Grin I'm only good if I don't test until I'm late ha

sidewaysS · 20/08/2019 07:47

@mrssunshinexxx you are so good! Just having one, I have a whole draw full! 😂😂😂

Lifesforlivingandloving · 20/08/2019 07:27

@May2311

I think I will use clear blue x it's a mindfield not knowing which to choose, some say blue dyes are better and some say pink are better lol
I won't be buying one until AF is late either as I don't wanna tempt fate x

mrssunshinexxx · 20/08/2019 06:56

@May2311 I just have one clear blue x

May2311 · 20/08/2019 06:45

@chefwifelife - yey!!! There is going to be a whole bunch of us with our lines hopefully🙌🙌🙌

If AF doesn’t come what test are people going to use?

Chefwifelife · 20/08/2019 06:17

Morning all I’m definitely waiting to test Saturday too as I’ll officially be late. Plus I’m a tad excited about how many line pictures we’ll have on here!!!

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May2311 · 19/08/2019 19:39

@mrssunshinexxx @Lifesforlivingandloving yes! Let’s hope Saturday testing is lucky day!!!

Lifesforlivingandloving · 19/08/2019 16:53

@mrssunshinexxx
Thank you Thanks
Praying we all get BFP x

mrssunshinexxx · 19/08/2019 16:51

@May2311 we have another Saturday testing buddy welcome @Lifesforlivingandloving x

Lifesforlivingandloving · 19/08/2019 16:43

Hi! May I join please

TTC #1 at the age of 32 x
AF is due Friday/ Saturday . Praying she doesn't come but not getting my hopes up
Have had a bit of heartburn , stomach cramps and fatigue but nothing out of the ordinary. Trying my hardest not to symptom spot as it could be AF symptoms
I won't be testing early I will wait and see if AF arrived first
Wishing us all baby dust x

mrssunshinexxx · 19/08/2019 15:21

Hi @May2311 yes deal let's both wait until sat morning I'll be up early ...

If af doesn't come Friday!!

May2311 · 19/08/2019 15:11

@mrssunshinexxx yes!! let’s be testing buddies!! That might help me from being tempted to test early! My aim ideally is to wait till Saturday as then I’ll be “officially late” ( if I get that far!) regarding symptoms- I feel like kicking myself as in my mind I’m thinking “ooo is this a symptom” but realistically I know it probably isn’t and I just try and not get my hopes up.

@sofiathe2nd yes I totally agree- we probably just don’t take much notice when we aren’t trying to conceive hence why we start noticing all sorts😂

We can all get through these next 4 days together- we just have to get to the weekend🙄

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