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Anyone else on the TWW and hoping for a Christmas miracle

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Amyc94 · 14/12/2020 16:54

Hi everyone,

This is our first cycle TTC, and whilst I promised myself I would stay calm and collected, truthfully I am the total opposite. I can't switch off from thinking about it.

It's taken my OH a while to come to terms with trying to start a family. Whilst we have been together since we were 15 (now 27) he always wanted to earn more, to have a bigger house etc but he's come to finally realise that it's never the right time and we just have to go for it. I was so so pleased he was finally ready but promised we would keep it relaxed and calm. If it happens, it happens,

But working from home and not having anything else to do, I just can't switch off from my mind wondering 🙈 wondered if there was anyone else in the same boat who just wants to chat really?

I'm due AF on Christmas Day so it would be such a Christmas miracle if she doesn't come.

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Emmgrem · 20/12/2020 21:24

@dramallama7 we came off pill at a similar time then as I was 1st nov. Going to test at 11DPO on Xmas morning so I know if I can drink 😬 worried it'll make it even more disappointing getting a BFN on Xmas day though. Really don't want to put myself in a bad mood on my favourite day.

ELBlack · 20/12/2020 21:05

@Mariex1989 got my fingers crossed the line gets darker for you! X

Mariex1989 · 20/12/2020 20:51

@jasmineh that’s good that it’s eased a bit. Did you tell your OH about your positive? How did he react?
I keep running to the loo to check cos I’m convinced it’s coming 🙈. My friend said she put off testing for ages as she thought AF was about to come but she was pregnant.

@ELBlack completely understandable. I was going to wait but I told my partner and he’s as impatient as I am 😂 even he could see my faint line and he’s as blind as a bat usually so gave me a bit of hope x

ELBlack · 20/12/2020 20:42

@Mariex1989 thanks! I'm sure it's AF, but I am going to leave until weds if its not here and test. If its BFN I want to leave it as late as possible so I'm not clinging onto hope that's not there

jasmineh · 20/12/2020 20:40

@Mariex1989 I definitely saw a line on the one you posted!!! My back ache has got mild now but been pretty bad all day so can relate to you thinking af is coming! But when you google it lots of people say they experience cramping!! I will also test again in the morning to hopefully see a line progression

Mariex1989 · 20/12/2020 20:37

@jasmineh I think I’ll do another in the morning. I keep thinking is it likely to get 3 tests all with the indent lines? Just bad luck probably. We’ll see anyway. I’m starting to get lower back/thigh cramps now so maybe AF will be here before I even do the test.

@ELBlack I think it can take up to 12dpo to implant so you never know! 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

dramallama7 · 20/12/2020 20:32

I'm a similar age to you and this was our first month ttc, came off pill 7th nov, just took a test this morning it was negative, and now have cramps/start of period. It's so silly as it's the first month but it's really upset me and I've been down all day, I was imagining how lovely it would be to find out your pregnant at Christmas time. I was so excited at first but already worrying about the possibility of it not happening. Good luck everyone.

ELBlack · 20/12/2020 20:27

Hi ladies, is it possible to get implantation bleeding 12dpo? I've had some brown sludge, shall we say. Very minor. Sorry tmi! Just thinking it might be too late for implantation now and likely AF arrival...

jasmineh · 20/12/2020 20:21

@Mariex1989 I hope so🤞🏼🌈 I will do and when are you retesting?!

Mariex1989 · 20/12/2020 19:02

@jasmineh that looked like a really good line so hopefully it’s a sticky one for you this time! Keep us updated 😊 x

jasmineh · 20/12/2020 16:40

@jessi60 yeah I could see something in person so looks like my hcg is going up but concerned about this back ache!!!🙄

jessi60 · 20/12/2020 16:37

@jasmineh 🤞🏼 The first test you uploaded on here looked positive to me x

jessi60 · 20/12/2020 16:32

Hi girls, thought I would offer some advice although I’m sure some of you already know this.

I had my implant removed end of September then took the pill for a couple of weeks and then stopped altogether and had my withdrawal bleed followed by my actual period 28 days later on the 8th November. I’ve recently got my BFP last week, was so shocked as it was only our first proper month of trying. I was taking pregnacare pre conception. Download the pre mom app to track things and to upload your opk tests. I was using the wilko own brand for a little bit but honestly buy the easy at home opks from Amazon they are so much better and easier to read!! X

jasmineh · 20/12/2020 16:31

Thank you everyone! I’m pretty shocked but have had bad lower back pain all day so hoping this isn’t going to be a chemical 🙄🥺 sort of has ruined the happiness as now I’m just wondering if it’s not meant to be🤷🏽‍♀️

Alist12 · 20/12/2020 15:40

I'm on cycle day 20 and did an opk out of curiosity as I've been getting very stretchy cm for days and some pains. My app came up and said it was positive. Is it normal for me to ovulate this late?

Anyone else on the TWW and hoping for a Christmas miracle
Anyone else on the TWW and hoping for a Christmas miracle
Tonimays · 20/12/2020 15:28

Hey, I've been watching this thread and just wanted to join! I am 8dpo and ttc for 10 cycles now. Due AF Christmas Eve. Got this on a easy @ home test this morning.

However since ovulation I have absolutely no cm and my boobs hurt (struggling to wear a bra or run!) and I keep feeling twinges in my uterus.

Eagerly waiting with anticipation for our Christmas miracle!! Grin

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Noodles4Me · 20/12/2020 12:12

@Emmgrem Not much. Slight cramping on what would have been 9/10 DPO and an itchy nipple (just one!) Otherwise not really any symptoms.

Mariex1989 · 20/12/2020 11:14

Hi @Emmgrem 😊. I had mild AF like cramps a couple of days ago, I thought I was coming on but now they’ve vanished and haven’t got any period symptoms at all. Like clockwork I get tender boobs around 10 days before my period but literally nothing at all this month. I noticed yesterday that my boobs have got loads of veins all over, but probably just looking into it too much. How about you? When are you thinking of testing?

Guys - I’m overthinking now, but what are the chances I’d get indent lines on all 3 tests I took? Googling like mad now 🙈

ELBlack · 20/12/2020 11:11

@jasmineh congratulations :) xx

Emmgrem · 20/12/2020 11:06

@Noodles4Me @jasmineh @Mariex1989 and anyone else who's got faint lines recently, have you had any TWW symptoms?
Keeping everything crossed for you all 🤞✨

I'm 6DPO today and temps still hovering just above cover line quite consistently so I'm hoping I'm still in!

Mariex1989 · 20/12/2020 10:54

@jasmineh omg how amazing!! So happy for you CONGRATULATIONS! ❤️ How are you feeling?

I showed my mum my test yesterday and she said she thinks it’s a positive but I’ll test again in the week 🤞🏻

AllIwantforchristmasismyBFP · 20/12/2020 10:38

Just been reading the thread.. omg congrats @jasmineh! You got a BPN earlier this week too didn’t you! How amazing xx

jasmineh · 20/12/2020 10:28

Tested again this morning 🥺🤞🏼🌈❤️ I’m praying for a sticky as it’s so early!

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Alist12 · 19/12/2020 10:57

@Foundmyfeet I've always had such a weird dream that I took a pregnancy test and it came up positive

Alist12 · 19/12/2020 10:57

@Foundmyfeet I never get any cm after ovulation and just woke up to lots of thick creamy cm ( tmi ) is this a good sign?

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