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When to test?

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StillJustWaiting · 28/10/2021 09:34

Hey ladies, I'm spending sooo much money each month on pregnancy tests... i think I'm addicted to peeing on sticks 😅 how early have you ladies actually got a positive test? My af is due in 6 days and i been testing all week - knowing its way to early but getting so disheartened seeing just the one line :( when should i start testing really?

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emmilyb · 04/12/2021 15:36

Confirmed today❤️ line on first response seems darker than last cycle so fingers crossed this is our rainbow baby and it's a sticky one🤞🏼

Goodluck everyone xx

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emmilyb · 04/12/2021 09:00

This is this mornings easy at home test too! Just wish I waited longer to test as now fearful it'll be another chemical🙈🤞🏼

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emmilyb · 03/12/2021 20:47

Sorry forgot to add the picture xx

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emmilyb · 03/12/2021 20:46

Hey everyone hope you're well I literally feel like I'm living the same month over again!
Painfully sensitive breasts! Tested today and I think I'm only 8dpo but few like I can see something I'm angry at myself for testing so soon again as last months turned out to be chemical...
Can anyone else see anything?
@WhatTheEll ahh hun your cycles are short, I'm still not due on for another 6 days! Fingers crossed next month❤️

Stallsey · 02/12/2021 16:03

@WhatTheEll Ah bless you 😢 at least you didn't have to wait until sat/sun for AF to arrive.
I'm good thank you xx

WhatTheEll · 02/12/2021 15:38

@Stallsey ok! Full on AF now. 25 day cycles suck but also means I can ttc quicker next time I guess. How are you? Xx

Stallsey · 02/12/2021 15:34

@WhatTheEll How are you? Xxx

WhatTheEll · 01/12/2021 17:23

Thank you @Stallsey ♥️ spotting has commenced and I'm convinced it's AF starting! X

Stallsey · 01/12/2021 15:08

@WhatTheEll I'm sorry ☹️ those twinges that you felt yesterday could have been implantation, so give it another 24-48 hours for any hormones to rise! You're still early and implantation can happen up until 12dpo so stay positive. You've got this ❤️

WhatTheEll · 01/12/2021 12:15

Bit disappointed with this BFN this morning. I know I'm only 9/10DPO but yesterday I had very noticeable pulling and twinging feelings ALL DAY, I couldn't ignore the feelings. Just thought I'd see a hint of something today 😣 AF due Sat/Sun

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WhatTheEll · 30/11/2021 14:00

@Stallsey glad all going well for you!
BFN on easy@home this morning at 9DPO but feeling lots of twinges/cramps today! Got FRER turning up tomorrow now so I'll retest xx

Stallsey · 30/11/2021 13:56

@StillJustWaiting yep been for my early scan! All measuring perfectly and lovely heartbeat 😊

@WhatTheEll let us know how you get on with testing!

Xxx

WhatTheEll · 29/11/2021 22:20

Well went to order some FRER from Amazon and they're not delivering anything until Thurs! Even through prime. Looks like I'm dip testing tomorrow with easy@home 🤞🏻🤣 xx

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StillJustWaiting · 29/11/2021 15:04

@WhatTheEll i know 5 days!! i doo feel lucky as i do usually have a full 7 days too but at the same time I am a bit unsure still of what is going on with my body!!
I usually have really heavy periods that last 7 days, this one was a period but not a heavy one at all aand a little short for me!!
Was a very painful one too, lots of pains and cramps but not my usual awful back...

I'm CD9 now and hope hope hoping this can finally be our month!

@WhatTheEll have you tested yet? Im a manic tester so 6dpo I always give in 😂

@Stallsey thats so exciting, i am so so happy for you! Have you been for a scan yet or got one booked in? :D

@emmilyb ekk only a couple more days till you can maybe start testing !! :D how are you feeling ?

Xxxxx

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WhatTheEll · 28/11/2021 11:26

@Stallsey Thank you! I don't want to test at all but knowing me I'll start tomorrow 🤦🏻‍♀️😬
@emmilyb we're in the same boat!! 👋

emmilyb · 28/11/2021 00:48

Hey everyone ❤️ hope you're all well I'm currently about 3dpo so the dreaded 2 week wait! I promised myself I wouldn't be as obsessive this cycle but.... here I am again and probably doing tests in a week🤣 me and my partner have both decided after this month we are going to pause trying until next year some point it's causing me too much stress.

See that's mad because before kids I used to have my period for 3 days but after kids I'm now on for 7 days 😱

Stallsey · 27/11/2021 20:47

Wooo so excited for you both this month, @StillJustWaiting 5 day cycle is fabbb, and @WhatTheEll wow 5/6 dpo already! When you planning on testing?
I'm 7 weeks tomorrow, nausea has floored me this week. I will never complain about it though!

Keep me updated girls, I have a good feeling about this month xxx

WhatTheEll · 27/11/2021 18:00

@StillJustWaiting Heeeeyyy! So glad your cycle finally ended and you can move on. Also.... 5 day period....OKAY 👏🏻 bonus. Mine are normally a full 7 🤦🏻‍♀️
I'm currently 5/6DPO. I say 5/6 because I think I ovulated the day of my peak reading. Nipples are sensitive/sore and I'm getting pain/cramping daily down my right groin 😳😳 I don't want to get my hopes up!!!! We DTD only 4 times but two of those times were on the day of my peak 🤣
Anyway, good luck to you. Grapefruit juice leading up to your ovulation but then stop taking it after you've ovulated. It increases CM. 🤗 xx

User5252727 · 27/11/2021 17:21

I would hold off on testing until the first day of your period. You'll waste so much money and stress yourself out so much testing before then.

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StillJustWaiting · 27/11/2021 15:33

Hey ladies how we all getting on?!
Sorry I haven't kept up to date with the thread the last couple of weeks!
Where are we all with our cycles and pregnancies?! 😍
I'm now CD7, AF lasted 5 days after a horrendous 52 day cycle! Glad to be able to start fresh now though, hoping if this isn't my month then I have a normal cycle this month so i know everything's all okay and working as it should, if that makes sense?
Fingers crossed we all have some happy news for Christmas though ay? :D

This month I'm not going to put so much effort in, i really went all out last cycle and it only caused me a whole load of hurt and confusion when I had a dreadfully long cycle!
Although i am going to put more effort in in other ways (other than DTD everyday!) I am going to drink lots of errrm was it grapefruit juice someone suggested?
I was going to track BBT but have decided I'm going to start that next cycle once i know my cycles aren't a total mess! Lol

Whats everyone else trying this cycle?
Xxxx

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JemG908 · 21/11/2021 18:32

@Stallsey aw I am so excited for you! Honestly it feels like I had it yesterday and pretty much gone today - couldn't help but test this morning and still couldn't be any more negative - experiencing so many things that are different from my usual, but fully aware that chances of getting a positive this far in now are slim (not out completely, but trying to stay realistic)! Let me know how the scan goes... I'm only just slightly starting to appreciate how stressful and worrying the journey is lol!! Xx

Stallsey · 21/11/2021 17:50

@JemG908 things are good, thank you. We're really looking forward to the scan, just to make sure everything is ok! I'm 6 weeks now, time is flying!
I also had thrush around 6dpo, only lasted for a day or so which was weird. Hope you get more clarity soon xxx

@StillJustWaiting Ah finally!! At least you know where you stand and can look forward to the next cycle 😘

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StillJustWaiting · 21/11/2021 11:44

CD53 and AF finally just arrived !!!

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JemG908 · 20/11/2021 19:59

@WhatTheEll thank you!! And good luck to you.. loads of fun the next few days - baby dust to you xx

JemG908 · 20/11/2021 19:42

@Stallsey I know it's really annoying - at this stage I'm praying for the positive soon as every day that passes I feel like I'm getting another symptom (tmi - but I'm sure thrush is coming as I'm quite itchy Blush) but I also think it's crazy that at around 20dpo I would have the positive if I was going to get it. How are things with you? How far along are you? You must be getting excited for the scan!! Xx