Anyone else on the TWW and hoping for a Christmas miracle

@ELBlack yeah thank you so much

@Alist12 it really is. I found it so stressful. If I hadn't booked a scan just to get a once over, I'd be unsure if I'd ovulated based on the results I got back from my OPK's. It's only because they confirmed I had. Some women have a really short peak and can be easily missed I think. This is all very new to me, and I'm only on month 1 ttc, so maybe someone else has better advice, but I would say if you're not pregnant this month, then from next month, start testing from about 2 days before the surge this time and multiple times a day until the lines get darker. You may not see a peak, and it might be better to get a different brand of test? Failing that you could dtd every other day and test at the same time each month to see if its worked for you?

@ELBlack hiya thank you for responding, it's all just so confusing it really is. Me and my fiancé have been trying for over a year and nothing has happened. Could it be almost positive because my surge didn't last that long as I only took two today and they were mid/late afternoon/evening time?

@Alist12 hey! This is what mine looked like last week, and they continued to look like this for 2 days, so I wasn't sure if I ovulated, but I had a pelvic scan on Saturday which showed I had, so I'd say it's likely you are, or will tomorrow

I was supposed to ovulate on day 14 and 15 so would be 2/3 dpo if I didn't notice my cm or took an opk

Hiya ladies, I'm on cycle day 18 and I'm only just getting EWCM, I usually have a 29/30 day cycle but I've not long started my periods again from them going for 4/5 months. The top opk was from 3 o'clock today it hasn't got any darker then when I took it so not really sure how to make of this and the bottom one was from an hour ago.
Could I still conceive even if my ovulation is this late?

@Moonchild88 I'm 8dpo today. I dont usually have a lot of symptoms before my period apart from getting super hungry but also being bored whilst I work from home is also making me eat more so I'm like no idea. Haha

Hey, gonna tag along too if that's okay as I'm struggling to find people on similar days post as me.

I'm 7dpo today. On day 4 I had such horrible bloat, I felt like I was gonna explode. I sometimes get that but usually closer to AF and bit tmi but usually a sit on the loo gets rid of it but not this time aha. Since day 4 till now I've been having twinges, usual AF type cramping but more specifically on alternating sides. Mainly like ovulation pains/twinges.

I feel like im becoming obsessed looking out for clues and symptoms! I have been trying for 3 years, im now 32 and feel desperate. This cycle I've been trying the grapefruit juice method and pineapple core method. Has anyone had success with that?

Sorry the msgs didn’t load and when I posted that I realised most of my questions were answered 😂

@dano99 feel free to share away 😂 that’s the kinda pains I’m getting now, but it’s not constant. When are you due on? Have you had them before? Good luck and fingers crossed for you 🤞🏻

I’ve just had a PMS outburst and snapped at my partner at the smallest thing so I think AF will be here very soon 😂. I’m clinging onto the hope that this cm I’m getting, that I’ve never had before, is a positive sign but who knows.

[quote Amyc94]@dano99 I'm due the same 🙈 exactly the dates I was thinking of taking test too 😂

Let me know how you get on! 🤞🏻🤞🏻[/quote]
Ahhh so glad to have a cycle buddy!! I'll be sure to update you along the way.. wonder what symptoms we will spot tomorrow 🤣

I swear I've felt a bit nauseous all day and sore boobs, and almost a constant feeling of needing to burp. I had such a restless night last night which is unlike me. But I'm probably crazy symptom spotting 🙈

What will you all do if you test before Xmas and it's positive. Will you tell your family because of the not drinking situation? 😬

[quote Amyc94]@dano99 hey 👋🏼 I'm around DPO 5 with the same symptoms, it's so hard not to overthink them isn't it 🙈 when is AF due for you? [/quote]
Hey!! I never expected to be like this but here we are 🤣 af is due 26th but I think I'm going to test 24th but I may take a cheeky cheapie on 22nd just to soothe my need to pee on sticks 😂

How about you?? ❤️

I got my 🙂 on Clearblue advanced on Saturday Morning and had a tiny dot streak of light blood in my CM Sunday night. so I'm predicting I'm about 4-5 dpo. So very early for any symptoms which I'm totally aware of but I've become a symptom spotting crazy lady out of nowhere!!

So far I've had the random dull sensation varying from left side uterus to middle since Monday. On Tuesday I had a a kind of cm that I've not had before, Wednesday I started with a ache at the base of my back which hasn't gone away and today 4or5dpo I've had cramps ALL DAY. They haven't gone! They don't hurt but it's like a constant dul pulling I keep describing it as "I can feel my insides when normal I can't" if that makes sense? 🤣 and my nipples are sensitive not sore but I keep noticing them.

Just needed to share all this information so I don't go even more crazy from torturing and keeping it to myself!

Lots of love to you all ans baby dust! ❤️

@Emmgrem absolutely! It’s torture really isn’t it 🙈. Keep us posted if you start getting any symptoms and your tests
WFH is the worst for this. I was adamant I was going to hold off testing but the more I’m googling and thinking about it I’m tempted to go get some tests tomorrow.

Started getting some little twinges again today. Still no PMS boobs though, really odd for me. No doubt the minute I get some tests AF will show up!

How’s everyone doing?

@Mariex1989 thank you! I'm a bit like @Amyc94 in that it's our first month trying and said I'd keep it calm but when WFH you can't think about much else and end up POAS and analysing every individual temp and symptom.

We've also been together a long time and married for 4 years so it's taken us a long time to get to this point too! But once you make up your mind you want to know your body is working properly straight away.. I've been on the pill without a break for 13 years. I'm 30 now.

@ELBlack @Mariex1989 thank you ladies! Pretty sure I’m out now but it is what it is!

@Foundmyfeet oh bless you! Yes exactly, I’m sure there is!! Fingers crossed for a Christmas bfp for you!🤞🏼🤞🏼✨
If you feel your cervix it changes throughout the month. Most of all at ovulation. It’ll be high soft and open when you’re most fertile!

@Foundmyfeet it's weird though because it's not all the time. I just get random bursts of croaky voices, sneeze fits and the either runny nose or blocked up. Then nothing for a ages, so I'm sure it's just dust or something 😞

I've got no other symptoms today. Feeling surprisingly normal! How about you?

@Foundmyfeet haha that made me laugh “sorta”. Yeah I will just won’t go mad. But at the same time I’m not convinced I’m going to get a BFP this month. AF twinges have stopped and no hint if my usual PMS symptoms which is very odd for me. But I’m sure she’ll surprise me when I least expect it 😂.
You’re so patient not to test until then! Good on ya!

Would be #1 for me!

@Emmgrem hi and welcome how’re you feeling about this whole rollercoaster ride? X

Morning Ladies!

@Mariex1989 - yes the MMC was tough going. So too was the MC but I've had an 8 month break and dealt with the emotional side of it all during that time. I now feel ready again. Sorry to hear about your dad. The firsts are the hardest too. But do have a drink in his memory, it won't harm you. I was a real party girl when I fell pregnant with DD and she's fine...sorta! Lol!

@ELBlack - I had symptoms of the flu when I was pregnant with DD! I honestly thought that I was just ill especially because I wasn't actually trying for a baby at that time. It turns out that I ovulated the day after I finished AF!

@jasmineh - I agree with @Mariex1989. Try again in a couple of days time. Still early days. I've been ttc-ing for about 3 years now. I know I've got good egg reserves because I had all the checks when I had my IVF round and DH has some good swimmers too which makes it all the more frustrating why I'm not holding a baby in my arms right now! But the egg reserves don't indicate the quality of my eggs unfortunately. But there must be a good one in there somewhere!
How do you check your cervix? I've never done it before.

@Emmgrem - hi and welcome! Lots of baby dust to you too.

I had a drink last night...thoroughly enjoyed it and determined not to put too much pressure on myself like I did before. I'm 6 DPO and will test at 21 DPO because then if AF hasn't shown on Christmas Day, it should be a BFP!

This may be further up the thread already, but have any of you ladies got DC's already or is this your first time TTC?

@jasmineh sorry to see this 😞 how many dpo are you? There's still a chance it could be too early X

I'd like to join too ladies. 3DPO so would be testing around Xmas day 😬 first proper cycle Ttc no.1