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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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Noodles4Me · 19/12/2020 09:33

Thanks all. Line is a bit darker this morning...Still being cautious - my age and everything. But what will be will be.

Good luck all xxx

Mariex1989 · 19/12/2020 09:05

@Amyc94 that seems really positive! Eeeeep best of luck!!!

I’ve just done a test with fmu and it’s pretty much the same as yesterday so I’m taking it as indent lines. I’ll calm down and enjoy my weekend and if AF hasn’t arrived I’ll try again next week sometime xx

Anyone else on the TWW and hoping for a Christmas miracle
Wombat84 · 19/12/2020 08:47

So 14dpo. Cd26. BFN. Temp is highest it's ever been. 🤷‍♀️

Amyc94 · 19/12/2020 06:57

Morning everyone 💛

How are you all doing?

I'm 7dpo today and woke up so early. I was having the most weirdest dream, kept tossing and turning and felt as if I was drunk, when I got up I was all dizzy and nauseous. Hoping this is all a positive 🙈

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Amihugs · 18/12/2020 23:09

Totally jumping on this! Brand new on mumsnet, first cycle TTC. Off the pill October with one cycle contraception free first to get a feel for it. Ovulated like clockwork (from app and manually working it out) for the last two months (Christ, I did NOT expect the ovulation cramps!) glad to have them though for the very obvious sign of it! DTD 5 days on the trot, not sure if it’ll hinder or help as the advice is sooooo varied but we went for it! Only 1 day DPO and AF due 30th. Praying for a 1 cycle miracle! Baby dust all round ladies!! Xx

Foundmyfeet · 18/12/2020 22:38

@Noodles4Me - oh how exciting!! congrats!!

@ELBlack - still hoping for you and that BFN becomes a BFP.

@Mariex1989 - Fingers crossed for you! I can't wait for the morning so you can POAS!!

@Alist12 - just before I found out I was pregnant with DD, (maybe TMI but..) I had a lot of CM but very watery like I'd wet myself! I had to change my underwear a couple of times a day. I even told my mum that I felt like I'd wet myself! Lol! But I was pregnant instead!

Mariex1989 · 18/12/2020 19:07

Also @ELBlack hopefully it’s pg signs and not AF! Keeping my fingers crossed for you too x

Mariex1989 · 18/12/2020 19:07

@ELBlack just popped it open, figured I might as well enjoy my night instead if thinking “is it isn’t it”. Enjoy your wine 😊

@jasmineh fingers crossed! I’ll try again either in the morning or Sunday.

@Alist12 I’m not sure but that’s what’s made me adamant to test. Although BFN. Good luck x

jasmineh · 18/12/2020 18:28

@Mariex1989 oh babe don’t worry same happened to me! I tested with a hcg strip cheapie and there was absolutely nothing there so that’s why I’m pretty sure I’m out! Only thing we can do is hope they aren’t indents and wait a couple of days! 🤞🏼✨

Alist12 · 18/12/2020 18:25

I normally dry up the day after ovulation but somehow I'm still having creamy/clear sticky cm. Is this a good sign?

ELBlack · 18/12/2020 17:43

@Mariex1989 I've also got wine just in case. I'm starting to feel pretty unwell, like low level nausea and my stomach feels funny. I think AF will be here by Sunday as this is typical feelings for me. Really hope you don't need your Prosecco though 😉 x

Mariex1989 · 18/12/2020 17:21

@jasmineh couldn’t hold my pee in any longer and wish I hadn’t tested again now. Same as earlier but can definitely see something very very very faintly. Camera doesn’t pick it up though. I’ll try again with fmu either tomorrow or Sunday.
When are you going to try again? Fingers crossed they’re both not just indents! 🤞🏻 X

jasmineh · 18/12/2020 16:22

@Mariex1989 eeekkkk🤞🏼 How exciting! I am clinging onto hope that I had a faint line on mine yesterday but I think it’s an indent! When I edit the photo it’s more obvious but pretty sure it’s what all clear blue tests do!

Wombat84 · 18/12/2020 15:50

Hi I'm new to mumsnet.

Currently 13dpo. Planning to test tomorrow.

I have irregular periods so not really sure when I would be due. Luteal phase last month was 12 days. Previous one was 15 days. So thought I'd try testing tomorrow. We're in shielding (have been since mid march) and I have to do my online shop tomorrow. Will be the last one before Christmas so need to know whether I need to order alcohol or not! Lol x

Mariex1989 · 18/12/2020 15:45

@ELBlack I’m currently holding in me pee as long as I can as I’m too impatient 😂 there’s a bottle of Prosecco in the fridge chilling for in case it’s not what I want to see.
Just looked at it again and it’s got stronger but obviously I shouldn’t take that into consideration as it’s been a couple of hours. 99% of me knows it’s just an indent line but clinging onto the 1% of hope 🙈 x

ELBlack · 18/12/2020 14:50

@Mariex1989 eeek that's exciting! Maybe try again tomorrow on FMU?

Mariex1989 · 18/12/2020 13:42

Can see* sorry

Mariex1989 · 18/12/2020 13:42

@ELBlack I’ve just done one of the tests. I don’t know if it’s my eyes playing tricks on me but I can’t see the faaaaintest ever line. Most likely a BFN but I’ll test again when I have a stronger sample as it was very watered down I was just trying to drink loads to POAS 😂

ELBlack · 18/12/2020 12:23

@Mariex1989 thank you! I see some people get positives at 10 days, so i had hope 🤷‍♀️

I'm not actually sure when my period is due exactly as it's not come back since I had the coil out beginning of November, but according to when i ovulated it will be around 23rd or 24th.

Ooh good to know, I might stock up. I have clear blue 6 days early and the ones which tell you how many weeks. Good luck with your test! Let us know x

Mariex1989 · 18/12/2020 11:41

So sorry to read that @ELBlack ☹️ When are you due on? Still have hope u til AF arrives!

I’ve just been out and stocked up on frer’s, they were on offer in boots so thought might as well. As much as I’d like to say I’m going to wait, I’ll probably test straight away when I next need the loo 🙈

ELBlack · 18/12/2020 11:12

Hi ladies, feeling really stupid but I'm 10dpo today and took a test. Of course it was BFN and now I'm feeling really grumpy. I did have some hope, but that's all out the window now! Hope everyone else is OK!

Mariex1989 · 18/12/2020 09:10

@Foundmyfeet haha let’s hope so.
I’ve woken up really nauseous this morning. Not reading into it though as I think it’s cos I have this awful phlegm in my throat 🤢.

@Noodles4Me omg congratulations!!! That’s amazing news 💕

ELBlack · 18/12/2020 09:10

@Foundmyfeet I'm just the same. Last night which was 9dpo I had cramps, which felt like mild AF cramps :( the only thing giving me hope is that usually the week before I come on I have a terrible breakout and irrational mood swings, but can't help feeling like it's not my time this month

Noodles4Me · 18/12/2020 08:42

Morning ladies, got a faint line on the IC this morning. I'm 8DPO according to app but think 10DPO really based on temps and EWCM.
Trying not to get too excited.

Foundmyfeet · 17/12/2020 22:17

@Mariex1989 - that's the plan anyway but let's see if I can hold out testing until then really. That PMS outburst could well be a BFP? I had sudden rages for no reason because of those damned hormones! Lol!

@ELBlack - uh-oh, feeling twinges in my tummy and the timing is about right for a visit from AF next Friday. In saying that, I've had these twinges when I was pregnant so now I can't tell if they're AF ones or not. I usually get a stinking headache just before she arrives and when she does, my headache disappears.

@jasmineh - I think I'll give it a try. I should tell DH what I'm going to be doing in case he walks in on me and gets excited! Lol!

@Emmgrem - I too was on the pill for many years, about the same as you and then fell pregnant 10 months later. I was 28 at the time. Burping is a good sign! For me anyway. I had horrendous gas and indigestion as a pregnancy symptom each time. I won't be testing before Christmas...will try to hold out until NYE if AF hasn't arrived.

@Moonchild88 - never heard of the grapefruit and pineapple methods. How do they work? Sounds like you add some rum to it...Confused

@Alist12 - I'm no good with reading those strips. I can only understand static and flashy smiling faces! But I can tell you that I ovulated the day after my period finished once and that resulted in my 14yo DD. So anything is possible!.

Do any of you ladies get a burning feeling in your uterus' as a symptom of AF?

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