August Testing Pond (Follow on from 24th-4th July) thread 3

@Dinosaurus86 Thank you ❤️ They really were looking promising which makes it even more upsetting. I know AF hasn't properly started and there is some hope but it's very low for me. Hehe that's a nice thing to do for yourself, I might do that. Definitely a poor replacement, I just want a baby. 😔

@Nottherealslimshady Thank you, fingers crossed! Good idea to get a bath thermometer! I very rarely have baths but they are probably way too hot!

@Littlebee1990 I know what you mean about feeling off, it kinda feels like theres nothing there. I had egg white today, after ovulation 🤷‍♀️ my temp and LH tests have been fine but it just feels empty. Hope you're feeling better now.

@dogmam I didn't :/ he had an early morning and I didnt want him to be grumpy. Gonna aim for a last attempt today. Fingers crossed for you x

So sorry @Fran2020 really hope it doesn't turn into AF

Having my first bath since I got a BFP, and realised I've no idea what a safe bath temp is so I've ordered a bath thermometer:) will actually be good for DH too as he has scalding baths!

Ah, I'm so so sorry @Fran2020. I know things were looking really encouraging this month . Possibly I am not a good model to follow, but every time I'm out for the month I buy myself a present (plus all the wine and cheese). I'm already browsing for this time. I know it's a poor replacement though.

So I'm pretty sure my pre-AF spotting has started this afternoon. I've had very small amounts of light brown or pinky brown when I've wiped. Which is pretty standard for me before AF. I know I'm not out until AF properly arrives but I'm pretty sure it will arrive now. I had a cry earlier as I was so hopeful this month and had lots of promising signs. 😔

@Dinosaurus86 I don't think I'll need to test again unless AF doesn't properly start.

Hi @dogmam, we're the same dpo! Although I'm not due AF until Monday. I'm considering testing Thursday morning, although terrified of the old bfn. Not feeling particularly well today tbh! Could be something but probably not! I didn't sleep particularly well and have had a few random abdominal pains. DP gave me a big hug this morning as it was his first day back at the office after wfh for months, and I yelped at the boob pain!

When are you testing again @Fran2020?

Morning ladies, just checking in that everyone's ok?

@nottherealslimshady sorry you're feeling like that, I'm sure if you get your long awaited BFP this month your will be MORE than ready! Did you manage to wake your other half up last night? Haha don't worry if not, you've done it twice and it's only once to get the job done!

9dpo for me, AF due in the next couple of days. I'm not one to test early so will just wait and see what happens. Have a lovely tuesday.

@dogmam I love your way of looking at it.

Fingers crossed for all you beautiful women ❤

I'm supposed to ovulating today or tomorrow according to my strips I think. I think I might be having ovulation pains on my left side. We've DTD twice in the fertile period, I would like to get one in tonight but DH is already asleep :( I'm not sure I'm even ready for a BFP this month though.

Question for the women who've had early miscarriages, if you dont mind of course, did you CM change? I haven't had any egg white at all but plenty of watery I think.

@Dinosaurus86 Hopefully it's too early. Waiting now to see if I get my usual pre AF spotting in the next day or two. 🤞🏼 I don't!

@dognam appreciate your positive words!! Really makes me feel better about starting again next month ♥️

Really sorry about your bfn @Fran2020 but it is still very early. Like you say, I'm not sure how reliable those ics are either.

Glad the blood tests look ok @dogmam. I do find it very annoying how hard it can be to get copies of them. I requested some last year and still haven't received them! I should chase them up again really.

Thanks @DoctorBambino - the feeling seems to have worn off a bit today, or perhaps I'm just getting used to it. AF not due until next Monday. I'm not sure when to test - perhaps at the weekend. Mostly I've avoided testing early but I suspect I had a chemical last month and although I wouldn't want to get a bfp that disappears, it might be worth knowing if I can get past that first hurdle at least. Although I suspect this will just be another bfn.

Good to hear you're getting back to fw @Littlebee1990! I find all the waiting and the narrow window incredibly frustrating!

@Littlebee1990 Thank you, keeping my fingers crossed that it's still too early. 🤞🏼I don't like those ICs either. ❤️

@dogmam Those pulling feelings sound promising! Fingers crossed! That's annoying they need to check with the doc, the receptionist at mine sent it over straight away. I hope you get them sent soon.

@DoctorBambino Thank you, I hope so! 🤞🏼Fingers crossed for you too.

@mrswilso Very true! Thank you x

Ach sorry @Fran2020 - you're not out yet though 💕

@AnnaPosie sorry about the bfn and that you feel AF is on the way. Sending you big hugs 💛 your time will come and your baby will be so wanted and loved after such a long wait

@Dinosaurus86 that sounds like a good sign. When are you due AF/testing?

@Fran2020 sorry about the BFN, hopefully its a little too early still.

@dogmam glad your bloods are OK and pulling sounds like a very positive sign! Good idea to get a copy of the bloods too.

I'm 7dpo today, a bit crampy yesterday v mild, and just now noticed quite a lot of creamy, wet cm when I wiped... sorry TMI. Not going to get my hopes up with that though.

Also.. just on another note as noticed a few people say they aren't hopeful this month as only managed to dtd once (I blame the heat!) Remember it only takes one time! Even if you DTD 10 times in your fertile window, it's only one of those times that actually made the baby, all of the other 9 times didn't! So stay positive 😊 (we dtd every three days so that's what I'm clinging onto!!)

Hi everyone!

Just caught up on the last few days on this thread, so sorry to those with AF arriving and good luck to anyone in the tww!

I'm 8dpo but AF due on Thursday, I've had some pulling/sharp pains over the last 2 days but that could be anything.. I'm really not 'in touch' with my body so unless it very obvious then I never feel anything! Even with AF, until it's actually here then I don't feel like it's due.
Also, got my bloods back and apparently all fine, although I did ask for a copy of them (just out of interest aka something else yo obsess over) and the reception said they would need to ask the GP.. its my records!!

Anyway.. happy Monday.

Morning, how is everyone?

I am approx 12DPO and I took an IC this morning and got a BFN. 😔 I also took a pregnancy test on my CBFM and got a BFN (which would've been expected either way as it only detects HCG from 50 mIU/ml).

@Dinosaurus86 @1992EM thank you! 🤞🏼

@dinosaurus86 that sounds very promising . Fingers crossed you get your BFP.
@Fran2020 good luck tomorrow. Hopefully get your BFP .

Good luck @Fran2020!!! Fingers crossed!

I’m only 7dpo so a way to go yet!

@1992EM oh yeah, you definitely haven't missed it yet! I don't think you need to write the month off but yeah just see what happens. 😊 I'm going to test tomorrow eek! Feeling anxious about it!

@Dinosaurus86 I am indeed! I'm approx 11 DPO today so thought 12 DPO would be a good time! 🤞🏼How about you? Sounds promising about your boob! My boobs and nipples have gone even veinier than usual! 😬

Oo are you testing tomorrow @Fran2020? How many dpo are you?

Sorry to those who’ve had AF arrive ☹️

It sounds like you should be fine in terms of timing @1992EM!

My left boob seems to have joined the right now in increased firmness... obviously now getting my hopes up...

@Fran2020 Thanks , hopefully dad tonight will help if I ovulate tomorrow which is possible as opks still high. I'm just writing this month off and will see if AF does or doesn't show. When are you due to test?

@Littlebee1990 Thank you so so much! Fingers crossed for the morning!! 😬🤞🏼
Sounds like a good plan! That's good you're feeling chilled, that's how I've felt this month. Although I have ended up symptom spotting/ googling a bit in the last week. 🤦🏻‍♀️

@AnnaPosie I really hope AF doesn't come for you. It's really hard when it's taking so long. 😔 really hope we get our BFPs soon.

@1992EM I'm sure you will be fine, it only takes on time! 😊 That's hard with your partners shift though. Fingers crossed for you! Thank you!

@mrswilso hmmm that sounds confusing with the opks then! Good you've been trying to eat more fruit and veg, I've been really trying too! They sometimes say that pregnancy comes in the most stressful month or in the most relaxed month haha! 🤷🏻‍♀️ So fingers crossed for us both!