POAS Anon Christmas Party 🌲🧑‍🎄 Ho ho ho-ws your line progression?! Thread 3

@GreenApplesYo that’s what I was thinking it’s such a good sign having a normal cycle so soon. Yeah we aren’t upset really would’ve been a nice surprise a Christmas but then any month it will be amazing too.

@Dex1521 oh wow, forgot you had your withdrawal bleed at the start of this month. In that case, I think a normal cycle is still very positive, even if it doesn't result in a BFP this time. Dp taking vitamins sounds sensible, sounds like he is in good health generally which is great.

@GreenApplesYo Oo thanks for that screenshot it’s good to know. He’s agreed to start taking a vitamin next month as he is fit and healthy and average weight for his height and doesn’t smoke or drink a lot so I think we will be ok. I need to remember I’ve only had my withdrawal bleed at start of the month- I’ve just got too involved in this cycle as my BBT went to plan etc

@Dex1521 ahh that's disappointing. But you know what they say, you're not out until AF shows.

Might we worth asking your Dr about DP? But I think the drop off in fertility at 40 is way less dramatic for men than it is for women? Basically it falls off a cliff for women, whereas it's much more gradual for men? The graph is from British Medical Journal. You're at a great age for TTC 🙂

@Emmgrem yeah I’m going to keep temping so I have a full cycle to look back on if all goes tits up this month 😂

This morning must have been an indent line as a BFN this evening. Definitely think I’m out this month just don’t have a good feeling anymore - the screens are completely clear on them. After Christmas I’m going on a health kick and getting some more weight off as I’m still overweight.

Also Is it too early to go to the doctors? Not for me but for my OH with him being older do you think his sperm might not be the best...he’s 39 btw And I’m 23.

@Dex1521 are you testing again this eve still? Keep us posted! I've managed to hold out this whole time - pretty proud but hope I haven't built my expectations up too much. Had slight cramps when out walking today but they've gone again now and still creamy CM. I think I will temp before testing tomorrow morning just to soften the blow if temp has gone down below cover line or anything.
I have done some reading that I could have had my implantation dip at 10DPO still, but in that case I wouldn't see a BFP for a few days. If nothing shows tomorrow then sod it im definitely drinking (not loads though) on Xmas day and eating cheese!

Awww @Dex1521 haha! Snap, I've cried at least twice every day for the past week 🙈 my DP is used to it now 😂

Just full on started crying because I came into the living room after sorting turkey out and OH watching cars 3 and the girl car beat the bully boy car in a race and I felt so proud of her 😂

Getting so emotional over such pointless things today lol

@Dex1521 I actually got a line on one of the easy at home cheap one first. I wasn't expecting it to be positive so didn't want to waste an FRER, but as soon as I saw a squinter come up I used an FRER with the same urine and got my BFP (well it was still a squinter but still counts 😂).

Oh @jessi60 I really don’t need the encouragement 😂 think I’ll use the FRER tonight and a clear blue with FMU tomorrow morning 😇😂

@Dex1521 Yeah I used a first response but it wasn’t the early one. But when I got my BFP I was late. Did do some tests early but they weren’t the early ones. Maybe do one tonight and then one in the morning? 😂😂 fully encouraging you here haha xx

@PowerOfFlowers ah that’s so good! I’m glad others can see it too and it’s not my eyes lol I’m 10dpo today was hoping for a BFP today as I wanted to wrap it up and give it to my OH as an Xmas Eve present as my parents are coming over tomorrow and don’t want to tell him if they’re there. Will retest this afternoon/evening and see

I have FRER and clear blue (6days before missed period) which should I do tonight? I was thinking FREE again tonight as clesrblue says to use FMU and wouldn’t want a negative and think I’ve wasted it 😅. Did everyone here use FRER?

Ooh @Dex1521 I can definitely see a line in that second picture I don't even have to squint! How many dpo's are you? I held out until 12dpo for mine, but that was more because I didn't have the urge to test and I didn't think I was pregnant 😂
🤞🏻 it becomes clearer for you in the next few days!!

Oh sorry @Dex1521 misread your message, I haven't seen one about time of day I dont think, only the dpo one

@Dex1521 www.countdowntopregnancy.com/pregnancy-test/results-by-day-past-ovulation.php

Does anyone have the link to the countdown to pregnancy page where it shows dpo and how likely you are to get a positive results at certain times of day. I’ve seen it before but can’t find it anywhere on google

@Emmgrem you know me well now 🤣 yeah I’ve heard that too so made a point of not shining a light through the bottom. That’s why I keep testing I think as I don’t know whether to tell OH or to drink tonight/tomorrow so that’s why I’m gonna hold it and test again at 5 and if it’s another squinter like above just gonna have a few drinks but no go wild lol. Hopefully your temp goes back up as mine has been up and down after ovulation

@Foxl2222 yeah my two tests yesterday and at 8dpo were stark white whereas I felt this one was slightly different. We will have to wait and see 🥰😂

@Dex1521 I can deffo see something on both pics! Albeit squinters, but better than stark white 🤷‍♀️
🤞🤞so hoping this is your bfp!! Xx

@jessi60 ahhh I'm glad your scan went well and they can see the yolk sack!

@Bells20 you're giving me hope with the CM change thing

@Dex1521 I've also read a lot about FRERs and indent lines as apparently if you shine a torch through the back you can see both lines?
I knew you'd test today you complete addict 🤣
This is what I'm scared of Xmas morning- getting a result I'm not sure of and then not sure whether to do my CB digital or tell DH or drink 😣
But I know what you mean about feeling pregnant. Surely you don't get pms symptoms for the whole TWW before AF!? I had convinced myself it must be pregnancy last night after pain one side, sore nipples still and feeling too queasy to eat my fav tub of ice cream.

However temp has dropped right back to cover line and that's the second drop so does that mean I'm out or could it go back up?
I'm so annoyed I took the temp three times. Though DH had woken up early and moved me to the other side of the bed etc and disturbed my sleep, plus I took it 45 mins later than usual so I don't know how much that would've affected it.. grrrr

@jessi60 that’s true I’m just praying AF stays away and I’m much a late show-er 🤣. Today I’ve also had some much wet CM (sorry for the tmi) I’ve been having it the past few days anyways but today I can feel it and had to put a panty liner in as I keep thinking it’s AF and having to check constantly 😂

@Dex1521 I can deffo see a line on the second test for sure!

I’m not too sure what DPO day i was before I got my positives but I had done 3 tests in the run up that were completely blank before @DrS44 asked me on here if I tested again and I just thought hmm I’ve got one left may aswell get it out the way 😂 and there it was haha xx

Dunno if this is weird or my mind playing tricks on me but I feel pregnant I have for the past few days but I dunno if that’s because I’m holding out for a BFP and it’s getting to my head. And I think with my temps still staying up it’s giving me hope

@Bells20 I hope so! Really hope Santa brings me two pink lines tonight that’s all I really want 🤣

Was reading another forum about using FMU and so many people have mixed opinions on it so I have enough tests to do one tonight again after holding. Was thinking holding from 2pm and test at 5pm? As we are having our Christmas Eve tea around 7/8pm so will want to have a drink with it not sure if it will be water or wine yet 😂

@GreenApplesYo that’s what I’m thinking - evap or indent so not going to say anything to OH as he struggled to notice a line on a OPK most the time 😂 I’ve got a few more so I’ll see I’ll maybe test again tonight after 3hrs. It’s reassuring to know you had to edit your first BFP too lol but I’m definitely more convinced mine is just an indent as I’ve heard FRER are common for that

@Bells20 yep second one I played around with the filters. Will keep testing until Day of AF is due and then just wait and see.

Sorry @Dex1521 just read your message properly. I so so want this to be your BFP, I think @GreenApplesYo's suggestion is a good one, if you've got an abundance of tests maybe try again tonight but if not defo tomorrow morning. Maybe this is the universe not wanting you to have your Christmas present too early 😬