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Symptoms before testing

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allthingssparkly · 09/01/2021 15:37

AF is due a week today so I'm considering testing around then if AF doesn't arrive. My cycles are normally regular and on time.

Yesterday and today I've had mild cramping and just felt a bit unusual, I haven't felt like this any other month!

Has anyone found themselves having very mild symptoms? I know some symptoms can be a sign of PMS but things just feel different.

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Ginini · 16/01/2021 09:33

BFN for me this morning!
Had 6 days of brown spotting so thought I was in with a chance as I've never had this before 🙄

dreamingofanother · 15/01/2021 16:42

Sorry @Ginini due AF tomorrow or Sunday. Normally a 28 day cycle but the odd month is a 27 day.

dreamingofanother · 15/01/2021 16:40

@Ginini i got faints with Frer, Clear blue and IC's. Still only spotting today which isnt normal for me. Ive had what appeared to be 3 CP's now and GP has referred to fertility clinic, already had all the routine GP blood testing etc done. OH was supposed to have SA today but appointment was cancelled because of covid Sad Crappy time to be ttc unsuccessfully I suppose! Trying to stay positive is becoming more and more difficult every cycle.

Hope you all have a lovely weekend xx

Ginini · 15/01/2021 16:29

@dreamingofanother sorry if you are out! When are you due? Are they the same tests you're getting the faint lines with?

Ginini · 15/01/2021 16:28

@laura2093 glad the tests are done!

I'm trying the temping but not sure how successful it'll be yet! Just get yourself a decent thermometer!

dreamingofanother · 14/01/2021 19:54

Thanks @Ginini think im out again this month. Verrrry faint frer this morning again but have read certain tests are showing pink indentations 😭 Began spotting this evening also so im convinced AF is about to show its dreaded little self!

laura2093 · 14/01/2021 12:40

Thankyou ladies ❤️
Bloods done today and a swab booked in for next week, just transferring my partner to the same doctors but then he is having a semen test and swabs too before any referrals will be made. Fingers crossed!

I am going to track my bbt this cycle too I think to help me confirm when ovulation is cause I would hate to just be missing it. We don't tend to DTD too much after peak so I wonder if we are missing it?!

Any advice for BBT? Best times/trackers? When are the rises and dips? Xxx

TTCat39 · 14/01/2021 11:57

@laura2093 I am new to this place, but my heart sank when I read your messages. I'm so sorry and I have all my fingers crossed for you. Sending every best wish your way.

I told myself to chill out after a day of complete anxiety yesterday. But here I am again with the googling etc.

Here goes with a little bit of TMI - I've never had any spotting to speak of during my cycle, AF usually either just appears at full force on day 26, or I get a little stringy brown CM the day before. But these last two months of TTC I have had pinkish CM up near my cervix on day 20 last month and day 22 this month. Obviously AF came last time, and right on cue. But this pink CM is new to me.

I think I am about 10dpo today - starting OPK and BBT next month if I get AF this time. Took a test this morning and got a BFN.

Any thoughts?

Ginini · 14/01/2021 10:56

@laura2093 I'm so sorry it's taking so long, I know the average time to conceive is about 12months, I think when we see people announce pregnancy's we assume it happened straight away for them! For some reason people see it as a competition, who can get pregnant easily and who can't! We're all different and some people are just luck I think!
Hang in there ❤️

laura2093 · 14/01/2021 06:53

Thankyou @Ginini ❤️ I just don't understand it. We have been trying since March 2020, our doctor is being so lovely as it is really getting me down. Xxx

Ginini · 14/01/2021 06:40

@laura2093 sorry AF has arrived! How long have you been TTC?
I'm glad your GP has started some investigations!
TTC can be so disheartening sometimes! Here if you need a rant ❤️

laura2093 · 14/01/2021 06:22

Af arrived- i am beyond gutted and starting to think something is clearly wrong. I have regular cycles, picking up ovulation. My doctor has actually begun some investigations on me and my party (blood test and swabs).
I am not ok. Xxx

Ginini · 14/01/2021 05:53

@dreamingofanother welcome!
Sounds very confusing! But FRER I hear are more reliable than clear blue, maybe test again in a few days x

allthingssparkly · 13/01/2021 19:44

@Ginini Thank you for letting me know, I'll try one on Friday 🤞

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Ginini · 13/01/2021 19:40

@allthingssparkly I've used them one when I tested, was a negative and wasn't pg so can't comment about how early/well they detect positives! 😂 I didn't get a false positive or evaporate line tho!

dreamingofanother · 13/01/2021 16:59

Hi Ladies, Can I join? Been ttc no.2 for 14m now. Around 12dpo today. Been having unusual symptoms this month, very sore bbs, cramps left side that get quite bad then go away, restless nights, feeling queasy etc. Had a very very faint positive yesterday and again this morning (FRER) then a definite negative (Clear Blue). Starting to think ive begun hallucinating in hope for a bfp. Hope you ladies get the results you's are looking very soon!

@ShellsandSand I can definitely see a second line on your test!

allthingssparkly · 13/01/2021 16:08

Has anyone used the pregnancy tests from Home Bargains before? I picked a pack up today for when I test at the end of the week, just wondered if they're accurate ect. 🙂

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Ginini · 13/01/2021 14:37

@sasbiscuit sorry about BFN today, not out till AF arrives!

Ginini · 13/01/2021 14:36

@ShellsandSand maybe test tomorrow morning with FMU then! I can see a faint line on That picture! Is there any colour to it?

ShellsandSand · 13/01/2021 11:06

@Ginini I just had the one but I've popped some in with my amazon prime order that arrives today.

sasbiscuit · 13/01/2021 10:07

CD27, AF due today so I finally tested - BFN Sad

Ginini · 13/01/2021 05:49

@ShellsandSand I can see a faint line, if you have another test you could test this morning with FMU?

ShellsandSand · 12/01/2021 23:36

Test

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ShellsandSand · 12/01/2021 23:29

Hi ladies. So I tested tonight but then got distracted by putting the kids to bed. When I went back to check I did see a faint line but im sure its an evaporation line and that my symptoms are possibly pms due to erratic periods. I'll text again in a week or so as the time which I believe i conceived was only like 2 weeks ago. GL to those hoping for a bfp.

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Ginini · 12/01/2021 20:56

@laura2093 sorry about BFN, still very early tho 🤞🏼