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Just want AF to arrive so new cycle can begin...

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CaribouCarafe · 26/05/2020 15:52

AF due in 3 days.

Am sure I'm out this month - negative FRER today and I have the usual PMS acne.

Just want my period to come already so that I can get this useless cycle over with and have a commiseration beer.

Just frustrating as have been taking pre-conception vitamins for months, cut out caffeine, no alcohol during TWW, have DTD every other day, tracked ovulation and with no success.

Anyone else fancy a moan whilst waiting for AF to show up?

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Fran2020 · 31/05/2020 10:06

I had another BFN this morning and have had some dark brown spotting 😔 I really thought it would just happen straight away but this is our 11th month.

Ughmaybenot · 31/05/2020 08:45

Hey can I join? I’m currently... checks app... 41 days ‘late’ and on ‘cycle day 76’ 🤦🏼‍♀️ I have an irregular cycle anyway but this is ridiculous. I’ve taken a couple tests, all negative. Hate this limbo!!
Had the copper coil taken out at the very start of February and have had two periods since. It’s not ideal Hmm

LS2020 · 31/05/2020 08:40

@Littlebee1990 oh I’m sorry, it sucks doesn’t it Flowers we’ll be here for you for June and hope you have a wonderful birthday despite AF!

@dogmam I don’t use any apps except my Fitbit one which is pretty basic but I’m pretty regular and O around same time so I don’t overly rely on OPKs so sorry can’t be much help!

Littlebee1990 · 31/05/2020 05:58

Hey Ladies, AF arrived this morning for me too.. an unwelcome early birthday present for tomorrow. Hope all ok x

dogmam · 30/05/2020 20:59

@cariboucarafe @LS2020 right positive thoughts for June! March babies pending!

@mrswilso test again in the morning, if you can wait that long haha and keep us updated!

What apps are you all using? I think I've downloaded all of them at some point but just use Clue for tracking periods. I've seen people use one where you can take a pic of the ovulation test and it reads how strong the test line is to help you interpret it? This will be my 2nd month using ovulation strips so it's all new to me but the obsession is real!! Other than taking folic acid (when I remember) that's pretty much all I'm doing.

LS2020 · 30/05/2020 19:20

@CaribouCarafe @mrswilso @dogmam sorry took a day out to eat chocolate and have a pity party so just seen your messages. Thanks for the support, sorry that AF has arrived for you both but hopefully June is our month! And same I’m super invested and want to see you all with BFPs! 🙏🏻

@mrswilso 12 DPO is still early though. If you implanted at day 9 which is average you’d still be too soon to test so fx for you!

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CaribouCarafe · 30/05/2020 12:46

Ah sorry to hear that @mrswilso Flowers

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mrswilso · 30/05/2020 08:56

BFN this morning at 11/12dpo. Not even a hint of a squinter! AF still not here yet either though 🤞🏻

mrswilso · 29/05/2020 21:19

If this isn't my bfp month then I'll definitely stick around for next ☺️ totally emotionally invested in you all now 🤣

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CaribouCarafe · 29/05/2020 21:18

@dogmam sorry to hear that you're out this month, but at least you're out of limbo now. Fingers crossed for June!!

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CaribouCarafe · 29/05/2020 21:16

Thanks everyone - I was 90% expecting it, plus the last test was such a squinter that it doesn't feel too bad Smile.

Am feeling optimistic about next month.

@mrswilso it's been nice sharing with you too! Please do update us!

If anyone wants to stick around for the entirety of the next cycle then that would be lovely, especially since some of us seem to have similar start dates Smile.

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Fran2020 · 29/05/2020 20:10

@CaribouCarafe I'm sorry to hear that. Sending positive thoughts that next month is your month x

dogmam · 29/05/2020 20:01

@cariboucarafe ahh mann, sorry to hear that! AF has also finally just started here to, 10 days late!! Let's hope this cycle is the lucky one for us.

@mrswilso haha you've got to do what you've got to do! Good luck for tomorrow mornings testing!

mrswilso · 29/05/2020 19:38

Aaaaw @CaribouCarafe I'm so sorry to hear it! I was so sure I could see lines. Hope you're okay, sending hugs and babydust for next cycle ✨

I'm starting to think I'm gonna be out this month too, just a feeling, haven't got any symptoms really other than a slight change in my RHR pattern for this time of the month. I'll post my result tomorrow morning either way - it's been really nice sharing the journey with you girls this cycle 🥰💕

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CaribouCarafe · 29/05/2020 19:33

AF arrived just as suspected. Had fun with the tests anyhow.

New cycle here I come!

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CaribouCarafe · 29/05/2020 18:44

Ah @mrswilso using FMU definitely preferable to peeing at work.

Fingers crossed the extra time means a stronger line Grin

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mrswilso · 29/05/2020 18:18

Gaaaah so annoyed! Ended up peeing about 5.30pm in work...or i was gonna wet the floor 😂

I'll probably hold off til tomorrows FMU now grrr!!

dogmam · 29/05/2020 16:11

@mrswilso eee let us know!!

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CaribouCarafe · 29/05/2020 16:04

@dogmam yes two tests using the same urine sample Blush. Thought I could see a shadow of a line in the cassette test so did the digital after.

AF was due today but haven't even got a hint of spotting yet.

@mrswilso I have all my fingers and toes crossed for you!

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dogmam · 29/05/2020 16:00

@cariboucarafe so you did two tests this morning? There's deffinetly a line on that pic!! How many days overdue are you? So exciting!

mrswilso · 29/05/2020 15:57

Aaaach @ls2020 sorry to hear AF showed 🙁 Babydust for next cycle ✨

mrswilso · 29/05/2020 15:56

@CaribouCarafe I can still totally see that line!

I finish work at 6pm and I've decided I'm just gonna go for it and use a FRER 🤞🏻 I'm 10/11dpo today and I've been holding my pee all day haha! I'm gonna burst!

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CaribouCarafe · 29/05/2020 15:30

Just for fun here is my cassette test from this morning.

Please excuse the fluff everywhere - husband trimmed his beard
Envy (not envy)

Just want AF to arrive so new cycle can begin...
Just want AF to arrive so new cycle can begin...
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CaribouCarafe · 29/05/2020 15:07

@LS2020 sorry to hear about AF - hopefully this cycle will be your lucky cycle!

@dogmam the cassette test I did this morning had a slight line, but it wasn't as dark as the one I did last night. AF still hasn't come though, despite me having cramps for over 2 days now.

I know what you mean about not wanting to waste another test - I told myself this morning I wouldn't waste the digital but did it anyway Grin. Could be worse - I could've just got the 'book' symbol instead!

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dogmam · 29/05/2020 14:49

Ah @LS2020 at least it's the start of a new cycle for you and you know where you're at.

@cariboucarafe there was deffo a line on the strip test! Don't you just hate those digital CB tests when the stupid egg timer is flashing!! Maybe test again in a few days.

Still no AF today, haven't tested since Monday but I'm not prepared to waste another test. You know when you just know that you're not? That's how I feel, so just waiting for AF to show and hoping it's not a missed period completely cos god knows how that would affect my cycle.

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