8dpo - Period like cramps?

Congratulations! I bet your over the moon! It wasn't like spitting, there was a fair bit when I wiped when I went to the loo but two times after when I went for a wee it was slight brown and now nothing so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I just don't know when I can test? Or shall I just wait until I'm actually due?
I honestly can't wait until it happens to me!

Hey, hope you don't mind me jumping in but I've literally read every comment.
I've been ttc for almost 2 years now, started tracking ovulation in June and ended up giving up because nothing was happening, despite having sex when I got the smiley face. Me and my partner have a referral going in for the fertility clinic but this month I've completely given up on even thinking about it. However, yesterday and today I've had quite bad cramps, my boobs are quite swollen, quite tender like as if they are bruised and got quite a lot of blue veins. I had a bit of a bleed earlier but I'm 5 days before AF arrives🤔 my periods are very regular, either coming on a day wary or a day late but never this early. I'm really hoping this happens. Oh and I'm also about 9/10/11 dpo. What do you guys think??

@sunshinecitrus1 it's such an exciting time for you! I'll be a bag of nerves whenever I do get a BFP but I believe these things have a way of working themselves out. you and your OH will adjust as you need to! we're month 2 of ttc too. last month, I was very obsessed with ovulation tracking etc and was also very stressed at work etc.. I ended up putting a lot of pressure on our sex life and it wasn't the most relaxing experience for either of us tbh! this month, I took a big step back, only tested ovulation 2 days and made a big effort not to talk about babies while doing the BD 😂 I think that's helped a lot. AF is extremely regular for me and I never get cramps that early. Have been very nauseous today but trying to stay grounded and remind myself that that could be for a myriad of reasons! it's tough not to read into every little niggle though isn't it?? when are you due?

@Pollyell sorry to hear AF showed up.. I found it really tough to recover from that last month and it took me quite a few days to pick myself up and move on to the next month of ttc! at least the tww is over now and you can just relax for a little while.. be kind to yourself! all fingers and toes crossed for you that you get to see a pink line before 2020 is out!

@sunshinecitrus1 thank you for your reply!! I was literally on my way out to boots to buy a test and then read your message and have decided to wait 😂 Sometimes you just need someone to give a little perspective! AF is due on Wednesday.. these last few days can't go by quick enough! I had very noticeable cramps around 5-8dpo and was convinced AF was going to make an early appearance. No symptoms really at all today (10dpo) so just trying not to think too much about it! easier said than done though lol😂

massive congrats to you on your BFP though! i imagine it's crazy seeing that line! how long were you ttc? is this baby no.1?

Morning @mrsrichy, sorry to hear about your cramps. Have you done any more tests? Maybe the IC line was an indent line. Holding out for you though!

Thank you, to be honest I am feeling much better mentally (defo not physically!!!) today than I have the last couple of days. Woke up to AF and went back to bed for a nice lie in, yesterday i was up and alert thinking about it all. And i have some plans to do things differently this cycle.
Hope you're feeling alright x

@sunshinecitrus1 So, what happened? Did you test at all? :)

@Pollyell sorry to hear that. You have the right attitude though, onto the next cycle hey 🤞
I got woken up early with reeeally bad cramps this morning. No AF yet but feel like it's coming today 😥 ah well, onto cycle number 9!

Hey @littleharissa and @colleenrua ! Good luck in your TTC journey. I wouldn't worry too much about not having sore boobs. I used to look out for every symptom going but the more I read the more I saw that everyone is completely different and some ladies dont get any symptoms at all?! Just to play tricks on us hey!!

Woops, AF showed up today! If I'm going to get a week of pre-AF cramps every cycle I will not be happy!
To be honest just glad my first proper 2ww is over with, did not enjoy those last few days. And also happy to have completed first proper post implant cycle and it was only 32 days. Onwards and upwards.

Hope you're keeping well @sunshinecitrus1, lots of excitement in your house I'm sure?!

@mrsrichy any updates? X

Hi all! Came on here to check for similar early symptoms and feeling like lots of people are in the same boat of me! Congrats to all who have got their BFP!

Im month 2 of TTC and day 9dpo... had mild period cramps days 5-8 dpo but none today.. but have been nauseous since day 7dpo. Today I have crazy amount of saliva and still very nauseous.. boobs aren't really sore though and I hear that's an important symptom?? Just wondering if there's anyone with similar symptoms? Haven't tested yet as I know it's still too early and I was so disappointed last month when I got my BFN so trying to hold off for as long as possible!!

@sunshinecitrus1

Always been irregular. DS1 was a happy surprise (shock) but we have fallen utterly in love with him and another would complete us

I feel so new to the whole tracking your cycle as I've never done it before so I've no idea when to test or what to do

On Thursday CD24 I had lightening sharp cramps for around 2 minutes so I'm guessing something is happening but I don't know what

@sunshinecitrus1!

Hello

I already have a toddler. Have been TTC for a year and have just finished my first month of clomid. Currently CD26 however I'm so irregular that could mean anything

Congratulations! How insanely exciting for you. Children are magician and I keep all my fingers and toes crossed for another

@sunshinecitrus1 congratulations! I came on to read this because I am having period like cramps at 6/7 dpo (I actually can't remember when we dtd). It was so nice seeing your story. When you posted your chart I knew it would be good news it looked just like my chart when I conceived DD! So lovely to see your update this morning. Hopefully everyone will have similar news soon

@mrsrichy that sounds like a plan waiting till mon or tues, it sounds like it's all taking its toll on you. Wouldn't life be simpler if there was a guarantee that tests cant be positive before missed period! Then we wouldn't be tempted with all these flipping early tests!! We need to take a leaf out of Sunshine's book hahaha. Can you do something nice this weekend to try and relax?

My cramps basically stopped on thursday. Some mild nausea and a bit constipated. I think I'll be 14 dpo on Tuesday so going by average population i guess AF will be due then - this is my first proper cycle since getting implant out so not 100% sure what to expect!

@Pollyell it's gone darker as its dried, but I don't think I trust it based on all the BFNs I had yesterday on branded ones. I'm going to try my best to hold off testing now until I'm late, as I really got my hopes up on Thursday and was so emotional with all the BFNs yesterday! I think I'm due on around Mon/Tues.

The only symptom I've had has been the sharp pains at the start of the week and then a slight dull ache since then really. Oh and being VERY emotional 🤦‍♀️

Are you still holding out until Tuesday to test? Have you had any symptoms?

Also @mrsrichy are you having any symptoms?

Omg @sunshinecitrus1 massive congratulations!! That is amazing news. So pleased for you. What a line! Can I ask how many DPO you are now?

@mrsrichy that is so confusing I can 100% see a line on the top one too. When are you due AF?

@sunshinecitrus1 omg omg omg!!! Yessss!!! Look at that line 😍😍 huge congratulations, so so pleased for you!

I did 2 cheapies this morning and they are playing with my emotions now! Wondering if I have a faulty batch. The first one took aaaaages for the dye to pass through the test window, then has come up with a faint line (it's not really showing on the photo cause I havent put any lights on yet 😂😂). I did a 2nd with the tiniest bit of urine whilst I was waiting and nothing on that at all. I think I'm out this month

Can I join?! 12DPO (I think, irregular cycles)