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TTC December thread

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mightbeyesmightbeno · 22/11/2021 20:23

@kizzy97 @Peonies94 @Tinkerbell098 @jhodd @EvelynSalt starting this from those of us that are out this month and ready to go for December!

This part is nearly as bad as the TTW - waiting for AF to be over and to be able to crack on!

By my calculations we'll all know before Christmas if the next cycle has been a success for us - so hopefully either way happiness or sadness there will be lots of opportunities for lovely family time x

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mightbeyesmightbeno · 14/12/2021 10:41

Thanks @melbxldn that gives me some hope!

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melbxldn · 14/12/2021 10:38

@saltedcaramelanything Hi! I will prob test sat too for same reason but will only be 9/10 so prob a waste.

Sorry @kizzy97 and @mightbeyesmightbeno, still not out though and hoping for some good news for us all! I felt sooo nauseous from 9dpo with my first but was negative til 15dpo! Nothing yet but I’m 4-5dpo

saltedcaramelanything · 14/12/2021 10:21

A bit late - but can I join in?
TTC #2 and think I should be about 7dpo, but my cycle is always a bit random. I swear I felt all the symptoms earlier in Dec but pretty sure that would've been all in my head.

Will probably test this Saturday when I'm 11dpo just as we have a weekend of Christmasy meals/drinks planned.

Theresamagicalplace · 14/12/2021 09:55

@Billymay I got a pack of 20 easy @ home ones off Amazon for a tenner. Last month I used about 10 frers and I can't afford to keep that up 😂. No idea how good they are but they had the best reviews out of the ones I looked at.

Billymay · 14/12/2021 09:46

@Theresamagicalplace where did you get your cheapies from? I’ve read such mixed reviews but I just can’t spend a fortune on tests like I did last month.

Keeping everything crossed for you all. I had a friend that took ages for hers to show.. hopefully that’s the case. Xx

Theresamagicalplace · 14/12/2021 09:42

Yesterday I had allllllll the symptoms and was absolutely ravenous, even my other half commented on how much food I put away 😂 today....nothing! I did a test this morning too (8dpo 🤡) and I swear I've given myself line eyes because I've convinced myself there's a shadow even though actually it's probably stark white. Should not have bought a box of 20 cheapies haha. Sorry to hear of the bfns, still very early for us all though!

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mightbeyesmightbeno · 14/12/2021 09:29

Sorry to hear that @kizzy97
I caved and tested too (10d PO) and a BFN also.
Was up almost all night feeling nauseous and being sick so figured if it was pregnant related then I surely must have a trace of hormone.

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kizzy97 · 14/12/2021 07:57

Caved and tested...11dpo today anddd...BFN ☹️

melbxldn · 14/12/2021 07:31

Keep us updated @kizzy97

Tinkerbell098 · 14/12/2021 05:16

@kizzy97 all the best for you if you decide to test today xx

oldermam · 14/12/2021 03:39

@kizzy97 10dpo is alright to test at!

I'm currently 3dpo. My tiredness is unreal. Weird nausea feeling and bloated but I'm definitely not symptom spotting 🙈😂

kizzy97 · 13/12/2021 19:17

Okay, I've decided I'm going to test tomorrow morning....need all you lovelies to talk me out of it 🙈

Billymay · 13/12/2021 17:27

@Moonshine160 I’m going to hold off testing too although I was really close to ordering some earlier. I’m the same as you and had a few cramps and heightened sense of smell but I’m now thinking this is normal for me a week before af. Xx

kizzy97 · 13/12/2021 17:27

@Tinkerbell098 I'm going to test day af is due if she dosen't show up...that's if I don't cave before then!

Moonshine160 · 13/12/2021 16:36

I am also 7DPO today! Starting to get my usual cramps and sensitive smell like I get before AF so I’m not feeling hopeful. Won’t be testing this month until my period is late because I find it heartbreaking getting a BFN, Id rather AF just show up.

Tinkerbell098 · 13/12/2021 15:48

@kizzy97 we are cycle twins! Good luck to us both for this weekend. I’m not testing until Sunday x

Theresamagicalplace · 13/12/2021 10:08

7dpi today and woke up with the exact feeling of morning sickness that I had with my first. It's not like poorly nausea if that makes sense, it's almost like a woody taste and smell that makes me feel really really sick. Probably a coincidence because it's so early but it's a glimmer of hope haha.

Billymay · 13/12/2021 09:55

I’m 7dpo today and not really any symptoms. I did have a strange dream but I did watch something similar on tv last night. Why do pregnancy and period symptoms have to be similar?? I told myself I wouldn’t symptom spot as felt really underwhelmed last month when I kept getting negatives and there I was last night looking at the veins on my boobs thinking could this be?? Truth is I just have veiny boobs generally. We only did the deed once 2 days before suspected o so for all I know I could be completely wrong as don’t use opks. Really hoping for a Christmas surprise as it’s been a hard year. Xx

kizzy97 · 13/12/2021 09:44

@melbxldn only just about, proper had to rush and go before I could even fully think about it! Also I think the anxiety of seeing a BFN is partially what's putting me off

melbxldn · 13/12/2021 09:41

@kizzy97 oh you’re much stronger than me, I would be testing for sure although I didn’t actually get my bfp with my son til 15dpo!!

kizzy97 · 13/12/2021 09:23

@melbxldn my apps put me at 10dpo today, AF due this weekend! Getting more nervous the closer it comes haha and oh no! I know it's only a day but it's a day too long when you're in the tww

melbxldn · 13/12/2021 09:16

@kizzy97 how many dpo are you? FF app puts me at 3dpo but I thought I was 4dpo and outraged to lose a day haha

kizzy97 · 13/12/2021 08:25

Had to rush myself to the bathroom this morning before I could talk myself into wasting a test 🙈

kizzy97 · 12/12/2021 21:44

@melbxldn yeahh I've seen other people say that it's not really reliable hence why I've not been tracking it, thought I'd see out of curiosity

melbxldn · 12/12/2021 20:32

@kizzy97 I did before my first pregnancy but it was super unreliable for me so I haven’t this cycle or maybe I was bad at reading it lol