Testing around 13th May

Hi ladies I’m new here, hope your all surviving lockdown. Me and my boyfriend have been ttc for 6 months. I came off the cilest pill after a few years in October 2019. We’ve only been ttc 2 times on ovulation days because we were doing it so much for the first 3 months I almost gave up a bit. I’m 24 hes 28. It was my birthday on the 1st may and it now been 2 weeks... I don’t no why I felt the need to test this morning but there was a faint line when I did!!! I’m due on in 5 days so I’m keeping my fingers crossed it stays positive. It took us about 7 months in total

@Skyla01 I love my sleep as well so it's not helpful haha! Yeah TTC #1. This is cycle number 2 after a MMC in March so not actually been trying that long compared to others but still frustrating

@33Carr with you on the sleepless nights! How long have you been trying? Is this your first? TTC can take over your life. It's hard to take a step back when it's all happening in our own body.

@SewingAddict419 when is AF due again? It's certainly possible you were just a little early to test before. I'm also hoping my symptoms are good news!

@Sussexbysea ah that's a bummer. I hope you get on well with your thyroid, and that might result in more ttc luck.

@SewingAddict419 Is white discharge an indication of early pregnancy?

I've decided to test again on Saturday with CB early detect. My symptoms now are a strange feeling in my stomache somewhere between nervousness and skipping breakfast, sore tingling boobs, headache and white discharge.

AF hasn't arrived yet and but isn't due to another 6 days. My RHR has been dropping continuously over the past 4 days so I think I'm out this month. Thought I'd be able to relax about things and this TTC journey but I'm having so many sleepless nights!

@sussexbysea sorry to hear that lovely. I’ll look forward to reading your journey next month. Fingerscrossed it’s your month

@TTCgee

Hi!

We have been trying since Mid-February (this was cycle 3). I was tracking with OPKs but we never really managed to DTD very much around fertile days so I decided to try SMEP this cycle.

I'm pretty sure that this pregnancy is down to following the SMEP, but the pre-seed may have helped. I only actually used it twice as I found it a bit of a mood killer when I had to go to the bathroom and inject it!

Fingers crossed for you xx

@raspberryjamlove I'm sorry, treat yourself to something nice. Having a break from here sounds like a good idea to. Come back once you are nearer FW though!

More BFPs so lovely to see

Wish I had my own this month but unfortunately af had arrived and I'm out. Was so sure this was my month :( will be taking a break for a week from MN then will see some of you on next months board!

Xx

Congratulations those with BFP!!

@Sussexbysea how many dpo ovulation are you? When is your AF due? Just wondering if maybe you could test again in couple of days?

@rainbownugget28 that's amazing! Congrats, a lovely line. I know what you mean about jinxing things. I'm sure your DP will be delighted.

@HopeWish congratulations too- great to see on a digital as well. No wonder you feel nerves and excitement.

@deeleigh that's just typical when you most want a predictable cycle. Hope it settles down too.

@CaramelTart23 try raspberry leaf tea. This cycle I drank it during follicular phase every day. It's Meant to strengthen the uterus. Also good for period cramps. I've Had the odd cup in the tww, although I read if you have too much it can interfere with implantation (although that's probably not true, just an old wives tale). I got mine from clipper.

@Sussexbysea really sorry to hear about BFN. Nutella sounds like a great treat. Last few visits my supermarket has been sold out of it. I love the stuff but try not to buy it very often.

Still no AF for me. I'll test tomorrow. Had a crap sleep last night lying awake thinking about it. Pretty sure AF is late so I really hope this isn't some horrible trick my body is playing!

Huge congrats to you both with those BFPs how exciting!!

@HopeWish do you mind me asking how long you'd been trying before hand? I've got preeseed this month for the first time too! Hoping it makes the difference xxx

Morning everyone!

11dpo today and after getting a faint bfp yesterday (10dpo) and an even fainter squinter on 8dpo, I was anxious to see the line get darker (read way too much about CPs!)

The line was definitely darker so I took a digi test which came back with a big confident "Pregnant"!

Tried SMEP and pre-seed this month, and ate pineapple core during the TWW. So so excited and nervous at the same time!

Good luck to everybody else waiting for your bfps!

Hey girls,
Please could I join the chat? I've been following since the beginning but too scared to say hi in case I jinxed my chances.
Congratulations on all the BFP already and sending lots of baby dust for next month for those that need it
This is our second month of trying for baby number two! Our beautiful son is 14months old. My period was due yesterday so I've just taken the test!!
I think deep down I knew, I was feeling exhausted and the smell of bananas made me feel sick (had this very early on last time)
Just need my husband to wake him now so I can show him!

Ladies can you recommend me any hot drinks to sip on to help me calm my nerves and cramps? X

Comfortably**

@Cloudrainbow oh bugger I tried to post a lengthy reply to you but for some reason it hasn't posted on the thread.

I was just saying how I totally understand when it comes to other people's noses poking into a sensitive topic such as this. It's frustrating and annoying when people only see the 'brighter' side of pregnancy and a new bundle of joy. But what happens between conception and birth is something that isn't widely spoken about especially with family members.

The struggles we all face, it's quite hard for me personally to say anything to anyone who isn't my husband.

But I totally find comfort in group threads like this and I hope you can comfortable vent out and talk about anything here!

Ughg I have been getting cramps just these past few hours and it's very hard to tell if it's pre AF cramps or implantation.

Maybe try a bubble bath and drink plenty of water! During conception our bodies need water and a good healthy diet as our organs are working twice as hard.

I would say don't worry too much but I know how annoying and cliche it sounds haha.

See how the night goes and analyse any changes tomorrow x

Hey everyone! Just thought I'd say hello. This is my first proper month of TTC (knowing when I ovulate was a good start!) and it's so typical that this months AF was an odd one. I started bleeding 4 days early, really light (didn't need a pad at all, when usually I'm really heavy) Have done 3 tests now and BFN . I assume my body just decided this is a good time to mess with my periods!

Awh @CaramelTart23 I'm so sorry you're going through that. It sounds stressful and frustrating. I wish people would learn not to ask about these things, talking to the neighbours about it is SO unnecessary!

Hi everyone new on here , I started my own thread but wanted to say hi as I’m 9dpo and got bfn and period pains (get every cycle for week b4 AF) depressing! I get the most questions from guys at work asking when I’m trying for no 2 - I find it so odd , feel like they are asking me about my sex life or something , it’s just way too personal and intimate . I really don’t think people realise how hurtful they are being . I’ve had 3 mcs and feel like telling them how shit they make me feel asking these dumb ass questions . Any way rant over . Just wanted to share your pain Caramel x