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🙈🤣 Who wants to symptom spot with me.. 🙈🤣

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printedlace · 15/12/2020 22:40

Hi all,

So I'm actually strangely calm about the TWW at the moment, which is unusual for me!

We had a chemical pregnancy 2 months ago and since then I really try not to symptom spot as I try and protect myself from disappointment.. but I thought it might be nice to follow each others journeys during the TWW and keep each other motivated and positive!

So here's my story:

-TTC for 7 months, first baby!👼

  • had a chemical pregnancy 2 months ago💔

Currently 6 DPO:

  • cramping in lower stomach; AF type pains
  • constipated like MAD 😬😳
  • boobs are very tender (especially areola's and nipples)
  • very veiny boobs!
  • I actually woke myself up from a deep sleep last night as I was dizzy?! How does that even happen 🙃🤣
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Hayes178 · 18/12/2020 20:22

@printedlace try and keep your head up too! When was the last time you tested? It could still be too early. I have my fingers crossed for you 🤞🤞

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printedlace · 18/12/2020 20:08

@Hayes178 oh bless you! Try to keep positive! You're not out AF shows! I'm trying to keep positive too - feeling a bit down and deflated! I am so scared to test again as I can't stand the disappointment 😬😭

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Hayes178 · 18/12/2020 20:01

Think I might be out again this month 😓 cervix is nice and high and soft, but I've had no discharge all day and cm is starting to feel a little bit like glue

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printedlace · 18/12/2020 10:19

@Rice1992 yes 100% agree with that! Whatever we have to endure will be so worth it for the little bundle of joy we get to hold at the end ♥️

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Rice1992 · 18/12/2020 10:05

Yes me too @printedlace! I’ve had my ups and downs with it that’s for sure. As horrible as it is to have, it’s nice to know I’m not alone with it! Fingers crossed if we get our BFPs we’re lucky with the sickness 😅🤞🏻 But tbh I’ll just feel forever thankful if I get that BFP - the stuff we’ll have to deal with after would all be worth it! X

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printedlace · 18/12/2020 09:45

@Rice1992 oh god me too, worst fear. I've had emetophobia since I was really young, it's been an issue for years and years! My mum had really bad morning sickness so that makes me a little nervous 🤣😢 xx
Xx

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Rice1992 · 18/12/2020 09:43

@printedlace yes I feel you - this is our first time TTC and it’s like a whole new world of info out there! Crazy. I also feel you on the emetophobia front - I’m ok if I’m at home but am sh*t scared of getting morning sickness and throwing up in public. I’m just praying if I get that BFP that I take after my Mum who didn’t get any sickness 🙈

I’ll be around 12DPO on Tuesday, so will probably try then. I have got the boots up to 5 days early ones, so hoping they’re ok. I also ordered the ovulation kits, so one of the two will hopefully be useful 😅

Noo3833 · 18/12/2020 09:06

😂😂😂 you’re definitely right there!

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printedlace · 18/12/2020 09:01

Little update - I've got a shed load of white / milky watery CM again this morning 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

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printedlace · 18/12/2020 08:59

@Noo3833 ah bless you. It's a tough boat to be in, isn't it!
Like you say - very conflicting information. I'm pretty sure if you googled 'sharp pain in my toe' for example, it would probably tell you it's a pregnancy symptom 🤣🤣

Xx

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Noo3833 · 18/12/2020 08:55

I’m in the same boat as you, it’s all so new and rather confusing. I feel that there’s so many conflicting things online about symptoms & when is best or not best to test 😂 I can see why people get obsessed with it month in and out 🤦🏼‍♀️

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printedlace · 18/12/2020 08:29

@Rice1992 ah thank you my lovely - and same to you! Huge fingers crossed ❤️❤️

Yes I totally agree regarding the waiting and pondering taking away from the Christmas magic! I feel exactly the same, and I'm just hoping if I do get a BFN, that I will be able to keep positive and happy over Christmas! It always makes me a bit tearful for a day or two after AF arrives! 😬😢

I've been testing from 8DPO. First pregnancy so I'm not really sure what I'm doing to be fair; but I have heard some people get their BFP's as early as this! Needless to say, I've not had anything other than a BFN 🤣🙈

12DPO might show something up for you, though!
if you've got any internet cheapies you could give it a go ❤️🥰

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Rice1992 · 18/12/2020 08:21

@printedlace keeping everything crossed for you 🤞🏻 The wait is an absolute killer isn’t it, as I feel it’s taking the excitement away from Christmas. Really hoping we all get the BFPs we’re hoping for on Christmas eve or before so that we have double the excitement over Christmas! I ordered some tests online so currently waiting for them to arrive. The question is whether I’ll be able to be patient enough to wait knowing they’re there! But at the same time I want to give it enough time. Do you all reckon 12DPO is too early to test?

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printedlace · 18/12/2020 08:17

@Noo3833 ohh that would be so lovely! Usually she comes with a vengeance 🤣🤣 so if she wouldn't mind doing one and leaving me alone that would be fantastic! 🙈🤣 xx

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printedlace · 18/12/2020 08:16

@WicketBasket thank you lovely! It's just frustrating more than anything that I'm feeling so unwell.. I honestly HATE being sick it's one of my biggest phobias (what the hell will I be like with morning sickness) 😬🤣 so the fact I'm sat here wishing I could just be dick and get the feeling over and done with is SO unusual for me.. previous months, I've never felt this nauseous before. Who knows! Like you say, it would be lovely if the positive is just brewing! ❤️🥰

I've had the same this month (AF type cramps) and they were much lighter than usual cramps too! I wonder if they could be implantation! Xx

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Noo3833 · 18/12/2020 08:15

Fingers crossed for you that she does one and doesn’t show 🤞🏻❤️

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printedlace · 18/12/2020 08:14

@Noo3833 AF is due 22nd Dec - so 4 days time, but usually it will come to bite me on the bum a bit earlier than that 😬🤣 xx

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WicketBasket · 18/12/2020 08:10

@printedlace sorry to hear about your symptoms getting you down and the bfn doesn’t help! But I’m hopeful that the symptoms are more accurate than the test and your bfp is just brewing like a good cup of tea Grin and will surprise you very soon! Chin up lovely thinking of you Flowers xxx

Also has anyone ever got a BFP whilst having pre af cramps? I’m having cramps like usual but they seem to be milder than normal (or maybe that’s wishful thinking Grin) and I’m wondering whether I can take any hope from this? I know, I know, I really should just leave it alone and wait and see 😂😂💕xxx

Noo3833 · 18/12/2020 08:01

When is AF due for you?

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printedlace · 18/12/2020 07:58

@Noo3833 ahh I will try and wait until AF now. I just feel SO unwell it's awful. Really sicky and nauseous. This is so unusual for me!
Fingers crossed you'll get your BFP on Christmas Eve! How amazing would that be ♥️😊

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Noo3833 · 18/12/2020 07:57

Test again in a few days hun. I did one this morning too and nothing. We’re going to test on Xmas eve to see x

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printedlace · 18/12/2020 07:49

@Lemongrass9 that's okay, perhaps it just isn't my time this month! It's very frustrating though as at least if I got a BFP i would have a reason for feeling so crap 🤣🙈

BFN this morning is below. DP says he swears he can see the hint of something, but I can't..

🙈🤣 Who wants to symptom spot with me.. 🙈🤣
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Lemongrass9 · 18/12/2020 07:41

Sorry you are still feeling so rubbish @printedlace and to get a bfn must be even more frustrating with your symptoms.

You could have just missed your peak when testing as well @Noo3833 hopefully the spotting will stop soon. Such a confusing time isn’t it xx

Noo3833 · 18/12/2020 07:35

I don’t know because my app was clearly so wrong. It said I was due to ovulate 3 days ago. I knew it could be slightly off so I started taking ovulation tests in the 5 days leading up to it and they were always negative... so I must have ovulated early. (Before day 14 of my cycle) x

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printedlace · 18/12/2020 07:20

@Lemongrass9 still feeling horrendous! 10DPO today and another BFN on FRER 🥺 so frustrating! Xx

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