TWW - testing 4th September

@MrsMeow2019
Sorry messaged u above but tag didn't work 🙈

@mrsmeow 2019 yes I think I'll be in the October thread 😂 AF not fully here but sure she will be. I swear by ovulation sticks. Gives me peace of mind that I actually ovulated. I'd have pretty much missed it twice if I hadn't done them. I'm hoping I ovulate quicker this month. It's was day 27 C1 and day 32 C2 I did sticks for over two weeks which were all negative and it so depressing. I bought the clear blue 4 days plus sticks last month you can use your FMU and found them so much easier. Gave me 4days notice of ovulation so could plan better. Not that it helped though x

@Blossomingflower94 Thank you, Mondays are always awful arn't they. Our IT systems decided to die on several occasions today and I almost threw the computer out of the window haha. Thankfully home and had dinner so bit more chilled now. I hope your day wasn't too bad

@AliSxo Loving the positivity! I go from being 100% certain AF is here to letting myself think she might not turn up. I cannot wait for the end of the week so I know for certain either way

Does anyone else think these last days are actually the most frustrating?

@MrsT94 Welcome ! It's so hard to balance their expectations too isn't it, you want to talk to them but don't want to upset them if it's not a BFP. fingers crossed for your BFP!

@Nic555 Sorry AF arrived, likely see you on the October thread, we will get there in the end :) (I just wish I knew how long that would be!)

@november90 I've just got vitD/folic acid from boots. We haven't established a plan for TTC really, just started after AF and continued until after we thought ovulation was, has been much less this last 2 weeks though, might have to switch to every other day next month

@mrsc1987 - you could have estimated ovulation wrongly and could be implantation ! :D

What are peoples views on OPKs? I tried this month with no success, wondering whether to just give up with them for a few months and try again if we haven't got a BFP by 6 months, it's so tough to test at the same time every day

Think I'm out, think my AF has started, either that or implantation, not sure but slight blood when I wiped... fed up xx

@Blossomingflower94 sorry to hear AF arrived, always next month though! I read "In most women, the luteal phase lasts 12 to 14 days." (according to google!) so I think you'll be OK TTC.

AF due on Friday for me, have a nagging feeling I'm out this month but we shall see...

@Blossomingflower94 is it bad to have a leutal phase of 12 days? Mine is always that long .
Sorry AF arrived. It’s so bloody annoying (literally). I’m just waiting for mine to finish so i can start focusing on next ovulation.

It's all such a nail biting time. Really plays with emotions. My breasts are so painful I can feel them constantly but like I said I get this before AF just cant remember if this intense. I enjoyed the movie ugly dolls with my son and even cried at end 😅 again I cry all the time before AF anyway. I'm dreading it coming and next cycle my DH is working so much overtime 😫. Ugh. Sending you all lots of positive vibes 💜

@Blossomingflower94 Sorry to hear that! At least now you can focus on the new cycle. I read an interesting article about trying to improve the luteal phase the other day, I wouldn't know if it's accurate but may be worth a read: femmehead.com/blog/2019/3/1/boosting-cervical-fluid-quality-improving-my-luteal-phase

@mrsc1987 @AliSxo @itssquidstella Fingers crossed for you ladies, still hope until she arrives! (And for myself haha - considering doing a FRER tomorrow morning which will be 12 DPO for me)

@Blossomingflower94 I know you're right, but it's so hard not to! I'll try to resist. Pretty sure it's just early AF :(

Sick off seeing these! I know it's wrong time of day to rest but felt sick this afternoon and itchy boobs... might be a sign instead AF is on her way xx

I've had some pink cm today which I wouldn't normally get - AF isn't due until Thursday or Friday, and normally it hits full whack with no preamble. I know it could just be an odd cycle but I'm hoping it might be implantation bleeding.

My question is, if it is implantation bleeding, is it worth testing or should I just wait to see it AF shows up on Thursday?

I tested 12dpo and bfn, sure of ovulation as i use clearblue advance, i think I'll wait it out tonight and maybe test with fmu tomorrow morning if shes not here. Eek!

@mrsc1987 could be implantation bleeding, have you taken any tests? I've had an AF symptom which I get when I need to wee more frequently but then I've also had nausea so unsure what's going on! Xx

14dpo still got brown cm/ spotting which i had yesterday, where is af? Thought for sure she was going to be here this morning (always arrives by 10am) i don't usually get much spotting beforehand... Surely too late for implantation bleeding though, Bit confused but tbh nothing surprises me anymore with ttc. Am i in still or out?

I tested today and it was a clear as day bfn! I knew it was coming so I'm ok.. just want af to come along now so I can move on!

Just wondered what vitamins everyone is taking and thoughts on the smep? Anyone know of any good foods for conception? Me and my husband tend to dtd everyday around expected/fertile window and then not a whole lot before and after... thinking this may not be the best technique haha!

I'm out Af arrived today with no warning only my Second month TTC so wasn't expecting it but then with no symptoms of Af I thought we might have had a BFP. Least I know next month that AF gives me no warning so won't get my hopes up. My cycle is long after BC though so be another 4 weeks before I even ovulate. x

Hi ladies!
Been watching this thread for a while, finally got the courage to join in🤪
Half way through my TWW, af / BFP due on 8th Sept, can’t wait!
Thought it would be nice to have somewhere to chat about ttc as hubby and I were convinced I was pregnant last cycle and af hit us hard, so I don’t want to get his hopes up again so symptom spotting in my head.
Hopping for lots of BFPs soon ✨✨

We're not out yet ladies!! Trying to be positive I know some of us have AF symptoms but until she arrives we aren't out!! Can't wait for my BFP whenever it may come, wishing everyone lots of luck this week and I'm glad we can all chat on here!! 💗 xx

I'm having pre AF cramps too :(, busy miserable day at work too.

It would just be better if she shows up so we can all start the next cycle instead of being in limbo land 😭