TWW - testing 4th September

Tested again today and I'd say it was a pretty strong positive.. 🤞🏻💕
Hope you all have a lovely weekend 🖤

@TTCmyfirstbambino Congratulations! I hope this is your sticky bean! 🤞🤞🤞

@Chaosonthehorizon I know what you mean! But if it were me I'd probably not stop altogether, just transition into a softer approach so that you don't have a "cut off point" so to speak. Just for your own mental health to go from all go to nothing could be a regret later down the line. But hopefully this is all a moot point and you have conceived already! 😊🤞

@Blossomingflower94 and @AliSxo Sorry ladies! Like you say it's not over till it's over! I've seen plenty of people around here who said they felt like AF was coming and ended up with a BFP! How has your holiday been @Blossomingflower94 ?

I'm at 6 DPO now which has somehow flown yet dragged. Not symptom spotting as such though nausea is had to ignore (it's more like motion sickness, car journeys are awful) - but judging by my last cycle this is just something that happens for me in the luteal phase with all the progesterone. I've also had cystitis and a flu jab which made me exhausted so it's all skewed anyway 😆 Onwards and upwards!

Same boat for me @Blossomingflower94 I suppose we're not out until AF arrives but it feels like I'm out this month xx

Amazing @TTCmyfirstbambino let us know how you get on tomorrow!!

@Raizelrea no AF just yet, I've had dizziness today which is always a sign she's on her way so she'll be here soon and I can crack on to the next cycle xx

Raizelrea thank you and you are quite right there is nothing to actually suggest I am not pregnant either (just occurred to me before opening mumsnet 😀. Great minds! Yes it is really and DH not keen on a four year gap and worried about an autumn baby also I guess at some point we have to draw a line and move forward. Thank you 😀

Been feeling so so tired this week like I did the last two times I've fallen pregnant (unfortunately miscarried at 5 weeks both times) but really didn't think I was Pregnant again until I took 2 (cheap) tests about 10 mins ago and 2 faint positives!! (See pic)
I'm trying to stay calm but I'm so so worried and anxious already that it won't stick 😥 I'm 11dpo and really wasn't expecting a positive.
Any tips for getting through the first 12 weeks without worrying yourself sick?
I'm gonna do a clear blue test tomorrow morning and see if the line is any stronger..

Baby dust for everyone and keep your fingers crossed for me 🖤

There's nothing saying you can't be pregnant just because you're having the regular luteal phase symptoms though 😊 Try to stay positive and Monday you'll be wiser.

Is it just the age gap between the children that would make you want to stop TTC after this cycle? Just wondering as you wouldn't want to look back in 10 years time thinking what if we tried another few months. Chances are if you really want a third it won't just stop cropping up on your mind 😞 But maybe a more relaxed "not trying" approach is what you need to actually conceive!

I have my fingers crossed for you on Monday!

AF due mon-weds. That is my worry, just normal not pregnant 😓. Think I might test on Monday morning and if BFN then know I am out and probably done ttc 3😓

@AliSxo Fingers crossed it doesn't arrive today, let us know either way!

@Chaosonthehorizon Sorry not much help - I always get bloated a few days before AF. Where in your cycle are you at the moment?

Has anyone else got bloating/swelling really low down in your abdomen (particularly anyone who already has children). Don’t think I have this usually but all months blurring into one! Boobs totally not hurting though 😓 so probably clutching at straws!

Thanks @Raizelrea 💗

I had a 25 day cycle too last month I'm on day 26 today but If AF arrives today I won't be surprised xxx

Hi ladies! Sorry to hear you both feel like AF is coming on, it's not over till it's over! Hope you enjoyed your nice meals and are in a better mindset no matter what the weekend brings!

Thanks @Blossomingflower94 it's tough isn't it! We had a nice tea tonight so trying to just distract myself and be happy about other things, I'm not testing tomorrow I'll be 12DO for sure tomorrow but I'm waiting for AF now she's due Sunday xxxx

I feel like AF is imminent. Having a nice tea and come to terms that I'm very likely out this month x

@AliSxo Yeah definitely not out yet, 12 DPO is still early days! Try again on Saturday or Sunday if AF doesn't show 🤞

Hey @Raizelrea I tested this morning with a FRER and big fat negative xx bit gutted but work today will distract me and I'm not out until AF arrives xxxxxxxx

@Blossomingflower94 Enjoy! And yes you're right even a rainy holiday is a holiday, shouldn't stop you from having fun! I think half a pint of Guiness is still pretty reserved 😁 I think I read somewhere that they used to recommend that a pregnant woman drinks Guiness every day to make sure she has good iron levels back in the day 😁

I'm now 4 DPO, work's been busy so it's going by quickly, but in a way I also can't believe I'm not further. A good friend of mine just had a baby yesterday so getting massively broody over the photos.

@AliSxo Oh wow, your TWW is basically over! Maybe test on Saturday so that whatever the result is it's the weekend and you have time to process it all? And you'll be 13 DPO so there's a good chance it should show!

Hope you have a great holiday and it'll take your mind off things! You've done well not to pack any tests! I'm around 12DPO tomorrow and tempted to do a FRER tomorrow morning but not sure if I should hold off x

@Blossomingflower94 Enjoy - it's horrible and rainy over here! Not too shabby as far as spending the TWW goes 😄