Symptom Spotters Anonymous (egg spotting or implantation spotting let's have your symptoms)

I'm really in 2 minds. On the one hand: OV took me a bit by surprise so we didn't make the most of it (IYSWIM ) and not much EWCM, don't really have any symptoms and may well be imagining the sore boobs.

On the other hand: Did have the sore tummy at around the right sort of time and think boobs are more sore than normal.

My hand is twitching for the test.... If only I was more certain in one direction of the other I think I'd be able to resist more easily!

poppy socks, i got a bfp on cd 24!!! I had a bad stomach ache that left me bed bound (very unusual for me) a week last monday so i think they are very good symptoms!!!xxxx

DG and Twilightsurfer - all sounds so good for you.

I'm CD24 (10 DPO) and wish I could share your symptoms. I think my boobs are, maybe, a bit more sore than yesterday. That's about it though. That was my only early symptom with DD though so I'm taking some comfort/optimism from this. I definitely had stomach ache on Saturday and then pretty bad cramps for 3 or 4 hours on Sunday (7/8DPO).

I'm not temping though so don't know about that and cervix v. low. A spot of googling has reassured me on that, but that is also AF sign so... Oh and also have a spot brewing on my chin. Sure AF sign for me.

Good to see you here still, shazza and sarahnh, keeping us positive!

You asked about symptoms DG You say you have watery CM, I have lots of that too TMI

I had nausea 3-4 days before I found out, which I'm not convinced was probably caused by implantation. Haven't any since, although very early days so know there is still time.

Increased sense of smell, which is a nightmare on the tube when you're pushed up against somebody that's had garlic/beer the night before.

Stomach cramps, very much like AF ones.

Sore boobies, I now know all about windy nips

Headaches, like hangover ones but without the enjoyment of the previous nights drinking to blame

Apart from ALL that I'm feeling great

MTW I'm impressed at your restraint. What DPO will you be this weekend then?

Hiding Peaks on CBFM are just the same as 'smily faces' on CBD and whatever you get on first response. They all detect the LH surge, meaning OV should happen within next 12-36 hours. I found it useful as I would have presumed I OV a lot earlier in the month, so to discover I don't actually until CD18/CD19, helped lots. Quite a lot infact

Now sarahn has joined the ante-natel thread. She's not sniding off and please don't hate me for taking her away. We want to remain here until you're all ready to move over

DG & twilight Sounds promising.

Missushohoho Welcome I hang around here all month now because the people are so lovely

hiding I've used Clearblue OPK the last 2 months and have discovered I OV CD10 then CD9 which I never would have guessed so I think OPK's are great.

Sarah Glad you found us. You'll need a dating scan to find out then you are due then.

Gryffin I am so of your trip and I really hope you get the positive news you deserve for the new year.

Shazza Hi! I'm now thinking of testing somewhere between this coming wkend and next

oh my, twilight and DG - can't wait to hear.....

thanks for your message shazza - i've got a first response OPK so don't know if it shows peaks, but it says on the packet that it shows the LH surges and then you're to go at it like rabbits for the next 24-36 hours. which sounds like a plan to me- anyway, i'll see how i feel when i get there as to whether i use it or not.

Will add ... my symptoms are probably all just my body sorting things out post-mc and I'm just being wishful.

OKAY AF WHENEVER YOUR READY, COME ON.

Morning everyone.

DG your symptoms and my symptoms are THE SAME. High temps consistently all week, four days of watery cm, three days of mild nausea, plus a high cervix and a bit of tummy tugging.

Today is 24 days post final day of MC. EWCM appeared on days 12 & 13. BDed day 14. So potentially 10DPO.

I'd like to hold out (testingwise) for as long as possible, a week or two even (doubt that will happen). I don't want to start "worrying" for obvious reasons, although I'm already worrying...may have to cut the computer cable and go on vacation.

Hello? Can I come in...?

I am usually in the ttc waiting room and have lurked a bit here but didn't want to join in as I have never been sure when I was actually on the 2ww (took a while for cycles to settle)

Anyway, the sparkly lights and Christmassy aromas have lured me in....

DG - Those symptoms sound very promising indeed! Will you be able to hold out till Saturday?! Fingers crossed for you!

I think you are right re the bding, I'll jump on DH when he gets back from work just in case

GG - Sorry to hear you think AF is on her way. A NYE BFP would be a great start to 2008 though - just ignore the squeeky bed and go for it! Hopefully your in-laws are a bit hard of hearing

dg they sound like very good symptoms.. are you going to be able to hold out til saturday??xxxx

morning girls, i've found you!! well its definitely very chrismassy here!!!

i am feeling a bit in limbo, keep symptom spotting even though i don't have to!!! sarah still in massive shock so i'm definitely hanging around!!! i cannot even figure out when i'm due cos my cycles were all over the place!!!!

gg not over till the fat lady sings... ny for new years, sound heavenly and romantic, perfect time for a bfp!!!

mtw when are you testing?? and dg?? is today not testing day??

Hi to everyone else xxx

Morning ladies! Gosh, this place looks lovely and festive!

Well, AF is definitely on her way, but she is not being very quick about it . I have just realised that our key TTC days this month are when we are staying with my in-laws for pre-Christmas dinner with their creaky wooden floors, walls like tissue paper and extra-squeeky bed .

Bucky - maybe it's not ideal to have gone on a gin-fest, but I know I have done something similar at exactly the same time and felt guilty. Don;t worry though. TTC fate is unaffected by throwing caution to the wind now and again IYKWIM. What will be will be and you had a damn fine day out with mates, and relaxed, so it can only be a good thing to have fun . cbcb is right - you've probably done the best thing in just having fun. Did you get a dress?

ccolkat - we miss you and come back soon when you are ready

Twinklefairy - get yourself to your rightful place at the top of the Christmas tree

hello to twilightsleigher if that is your new Christmas name!

hiding - I think that is the book I have to get. It might tell me somehting I can't find out on MN, but doubt it with you knowledgable lot kicking around and Prefessor DG to advise

Hi to Hootie BamBam and 07MTW and everyone else.

Santasmissus - any sign of AF yet? Finbgers crossed that you don;t succumb this month, cycle buddy

p.s. forgot to say that I am off for our re-booked holiday on 29th December for two weeks, so won't be around from 21 Dec when I go home for Christmas until mid-Jan!! How will I cope without MN??!!! . We're going to be in New York on Hogmanay (New Years Eve) which is also CD28 for me! Now what an exciting New Year it would be if I got a BFP.......!!! Sorry, I am getting carried away

Hi hiding

I used CBFM, so tells you high days, then detects your LH surge and gives you peak days

HTH

Ooooh it's festive in here! Hello all! I've brought some Stollen and Gluhwein.

I know I said yesterday that I was settling in for the 2ww, but I'm confused as today I have EWCM. I haven't had any this cycle I don't think. I had a bit of cramping on Sunday and Monday and BDed Monday morn . Sooo ladies should I do some more BDing or do you think the window of opportunity has passed?!

I'm very confused! It seems late in my cycle to ovulate. They are usually 31 days.

hey shazza,
when you say peaks, did you measure with a OPK thingy or were you charting yor temps? (sorry if you've been asked this before. i've just bought an OPK but think i would rather chart my temps first to get an idea. i'm a pretty standard 28/30day cycle.
anyway - f didn't say hello and see you soon to coolkat. we're tninking of you on here.
I'm on CD 2 and really looking forward to some more BD'ing once AF goes back to her place

I've found you.

Don't worry santasmissus You don't get rid of me that easily. I haven't had the dissapointment of many BFN's, so I'm not gonna pretend I know what you're going through, but hopefully I can make you feel better with some positive vibes and babydust
* Bucky I had my peaks on Cd18/Cd19. Did the deed on Cd16,18 & 20. Convinced it was the actual Cd18 (day of the peak) that worked, so if you Bd on Sun & Mon one of those was bound to catch, don't they say it's better for the fishes to be waiting for egg ??

MTW of course you don't have to wait that long. I think I was nearer 10dpo, I'd rather stupidly done a test on 6dpo and of course it was a BFN, what the heck did I expect to find that early

I feel very christmassy today and looking forward to Take That on Friday, if I manage to stay awake that late

gosh its nice in here.
think i'll sit down for a while with my book "taking charge of your fertiltiy'. maybe some of you can help me with the difficult bits...

gosh its nice in here.
think i'll sit down for a while with my book "taking charge of your fertiltiy'. maybe some of you can help me with the difficult bits...