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candlemaker22 · 06/05/2022 00:39

Im quite rational and scientifically minded so I researched where the egg is at different DPO. I found out a few months ago that the egg takes 4 days to travel down the Fallopian tube. Then implantation occurs from 6DPO at the earliest. Before this I thought sex-fertilisation-implantation and BAM! All within a few hours.

This didn't stop me from wondering if my 2DPO cramps last month meant I was some sort of medical marvel and had a super dooper early implantation. SPOILER: I wasn't a medical marvel (much to the disappointment of my mother) but what this did lead me to find out was that the increase in progesterone in the TWW causes the same symptoms as pre period and early pregnancy. So that's just great, no point in symptom spotting in the TWW. I also found out that any "early pregnancy symptoms" as a result of increasing pregnancy hormones means any HPT should show positive which means any nausea I felt was not due to pregnancy if the test was negative. (Rather than the one to many wines the day before #TeamDrinkUntil-ItsPink)

That being said, fuck it. The TWW is the longest time ever known to man and if symptom spotting is going to get me through it then I'll do it.

What "symptom" are you/were you sure is a sign of super early pregnancy?

I'll go first: my cat is exceptionally fussy and needy. This surely means a BFP is coming my way next week. Right?

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TTCnumberone · 31/07/2022 19:45

Pregnancy tests now showing as negative so I can only assume this is my 4th miscarriage 💔

TTCnumberone · 24/07/2022 07:12

Sorry to hear that @LauraA31 😞 fingers crossed for your next cycle xxx

LauraA31 · 24/07/2022 06:53

AF arrived for me this morning, she isn’t here in full force, very very light watery pink but it’s her!

Keeping everything crossed for you @TTCnumberone X

TTCnumberone · 24/07/2022 06:06

How is everyone else getting on???

TTCnumberone · 24/07/2022 06:05

Hi Ladies, I'm 13 DPO and had a very very faint positive on 11 DPO, as soon as I had my positive I started spotting brown blood soon went straight on the progesterone.

I did a test this morning fearing the worst but it's a stronger positive than yesterday! I can't believe it, we are PRAYING it sticks! 🙏

LauraA31 · 18/07/2022 09:20

I caved and tested this morning, im only 8DPO but it was negative. I knew what the outcome would be but couldn’t help myself 😂

LauraA31 · 17/07/2022 21:09

@Blessedmummytobe no this is something new, i never get any kind of breed before the day of my period.

Yesss! Hopefully this is our time!

Blessedmummytobe · 17/07/2022 21:01

@LauraA31 do you normally get that on your cycle?

praying this is our time 🙏🏾

LauraA31 · 17/07/2022 20:38

@Blessedmummytobe how exciting that we are cycle twins!

Keeping everything crossed for you!
I have had nothing but tonight been to the toilet and had watery pink looking blood when i wiped, only a small amount but hoping this is a good sign. AF not due for 7 more days! X

Blessedmummytobe · 17/07/2022 20:27

@TTCnumberone Aww bless you. That must be hard going. It will happen for you 🌈💕

I have been try loosely for a year but tbh. I feel like I haven’t been doing it at the right time confirmed by OPK’s.

This is my first cycle using SMEP. So hoping that has covered all bases.

@LauraA31 Hello….we ar cycle twins!

i also had cramping at 5 DPO. It was more severe at about 3DPO. I also couldn’t stay off the toilet it was as if I had a big or something. All settled now and waiting to test tomorrow and Thursday (11DPO).

x

LauraA31 · 17/07/2022 19:26

Hello all! This thread made me chuckle!

I am 7DPO, cycle 2, TTC baby number one!
Im in the stage where my mind wants to test but i know in my heart it’s too early.

I have had some cramping (very mild) around 5DPO and then nothing, no sore boobs, nothing!
I had heartburn and felt sick last night but assuming that was due to food.

I am trying so hard to remain positive but feel im out! X

TTCnumberone · 17/07/2022 18:58

Awww fingers crossed, its sounding promising.

We've been trying for almost 2 years, we've had 3 miscarriages so that's why I'm on the progesterone to see if that helps.

How long have you been trying? X

Blessedmummytobe · 17/07/2022 15:04

@TTCnumberone Hello ❤️ I’m also trying to conceive my first. Tbh now I’m thinking about it. It was at about 3-5DPO that I had the cramping and sharp pains. It could have been implantation but as always I talked myself down believing AF was coming early! Ha. Fingers crossed for both of us.

Ahhh I didn’t know progesterone gives you gas! Iv been sooooo gassy! The dull aches and twinges have stopped. I normally get tender ish boobs but nothing so far.

What led to you taking Progesterone if you don’t mind me asking?

I had a day 21 test on Thursday because I got myself in a tizz because I’ve been shaggin like mad but not getting pregnant however this cycle I tracked and realised I’m ovulating 2-3 days later that the standard day 14 which the apps always say. So that test is probably going to show incorrect results for me.

How long have you been TTC?

xx

TTCnumberone · 17/07/2022 11:43

That was supposed to be @blessedmummytobe !! 🤣🙈

TTCnumberone · 17/07/2022 11:42

@blessedtobemummy 7dpo sounds too soon to have af symptoms so fingers crossed it's a good sign! 🤞when are you going to test?

I'm currently 6 dpo and swear I'm having symptoms but could also be the progesterone I'm taking - cramps, lots of wind, sore nipples etc

Blessedmummytobe · 17/07/2022 10:16

Hi all

i love this thread…so funny and heart warming. I’m 7dpo. No symptoms. Well a few but they could be af related. First cycle and first time using SMEP.

how’s everyone getting on with their pregnancy journeys x

Hopingforarainbow27 · 24/06/2022 08:52

Hopefully I can hold off until Monday to test again

Hopingforarainbow27 · 24/06/2022 08:51

Can anyone say ANYTHING? 🤦🏽‍♀️ am I pushing it? I can see something in real life but it's barely there and wondering if it's even in the right place! I know this is annoying but feel like I need other people to help me get through the waiting

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Blue2020 · 19/06/2022 19:04

@Ellswells3 congratulations.

We are TTC#1, cycle one after a miscarriage. I’m 7dpo and I don’t feel any different. I’m wondering if I even ovulated, since progesterone should be at the height right now in this phase.

On a cycle when I had AF at the end I had all sorts of symptoms typical of progesterone but it convinced me I may have conceived. On the cycle I had a bfp I had none of the above but I did have a few mild symptoms that were different - a dry mouth and by 11-13dpo I needed an afternoon nap a few times.

I don’t have anything at the minute. Probably too early, or my body is just getting ready for AF in a week.

Hopingforarainbow27 · 19/06/2022 17:47

Congrats @Ellswells3 🙂

Ellswells3 · 19/06/2022 16:49

Well it’s Sunday and I’ve now got a BFP on a clear blue digital 1-2 weeks. It’s crazy as last month I really believed I was pregnant as I had EVERY symptom, this month I genuinely haven’t felt any different and I’ve got my BFP! I know it’s so hard not to symptom spot but it does go to show that our bodies play with us!!
Good luck to everyone on their journey xx

Hopingforarainbow27 · 18/06/2022 09:03

Pregnant*

Hopingforarainbow27 · 18/06/2022 09:02

I got a positive opk 2 days ago and last night I was woke with period like cramps, I know it's not implantation but just wondering would anyone else know what it could be? Never had this before and have been pregnant 3 times but unfortunately lost them 😞 I'm not even thinking oh could I be organ to but definitely curious as to what was happening

Ellswells3 · 16/06/2022 13:07

Hey! Looking for either a shake or some words of reassurance lol! We decided this month to not really track and just take the pressure off, I also have refused to buy any tests (as I’ve wasted SO much money on them in previous months) and I have tried to put the TWW out of my mind. However, as much as I agreed with my DH that we were being relaxed, I did know when my fertile window was as my cycle is fairly regular, and so I know we DTD 3 x during fertile days.
Anyway, last month I was really obsessive during TWW, I think I did a test at like 5dpo and obviously it was negative, that’s the kind of crazy I was. I could have sworn I had every symptom; I was tired, emotional, sore boobs, bloated, tired and nauseous. Needless to say, AF arrived and I was gutted (I still tested every day before AF arrived despite BFNs).
This month I have no symptoms, and no real PMS symptoms either except a tiny amount of pain in my boobs if I really pressed on them. I don’t feel tired, nauseous, bloated or anything. I actually feel quite energetic and positive. AF would usually arrive somewhere between day 24-27, it’s day 24 today and no AF. The last two cycles it came on d24. Has anyone had it where they have no symptoms in the TWW and still get a BFP?
Sorry it’s such a long one; can you tell I’m going round in circles? I know I could take a test but I’m so reluctant as if its a BFN I will kick myself for a) spending the money and b) causing myself more upset. My plan is to wait until Sunday and if still no AF I will test. Although I guarantee now because I’ve written this AF will arrive later lol! Thank you to anyone who has patience to read my word vomit xx

TTCnumberone · 08/06/2022 10:28

@WednesdayStar4 I'm so sorry for the delay, I've only just seen your message! How are you lovely? I hope you are OK xxx