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A ‘no testing until period is late’ thread?

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Wouldloveanother · 12/07/2022 16:16

after falsely getting my hopes up with an evap last cycle, I’m determined to wait until I miss my period this time and (hopefully) get a good strong BFP rather than spending days analysing squinters!

would anyone like to join me? 🤞🏻 🍀

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Nichelette · 14/07/2022 14:33

@Mulner88 I was 34 when we conceived DS (and still 34 just about when he was born!). It took about 12-13 months but we were lucky he stuck. I know it's hard but try not to lose faith. I was on the verge of going to the dr when I found out I was pregnant. Definitely treat yourself to something nice. Hopefully next month is your time x

Mulner88 · 14/07/2022 13:59

@Wouldloveanother thank you ☺️ we decided to start trying May 2021, however didn't really start trying properly with OPKs until January this year as the natural laid back method wasn't working 🤣 I did get pregnant in Feb but had the MC at 7 weeks. This is my first baby we are trying for. My period came back in April but we didn't try that month and then started trying properly again May and June and here we are 🙈 I tried SMEP for the first time in June and it didn't work first time around. I think I'll go back to every other day over the fertile window instead of every day as when I did that, I did get pregnant. Are you trying for your first also?

I think I just need to be patient now. I think I'm worried about my age as I turn 34 next month and thought I would have at least one child by now. I knew it wouldn't happen straight away but didn't think it would be this hard 🙈

I had a think earlier and going to just enjoy the free life pre children and whatever happens happens. I like your thinking about treating yourself. I'm defo going to have some wine this weekend 😂

Dreamingof3 · 14/07/2022 13:55

@Wouldloveanother sounds like a good plan to me! This was only my second cycle so you never know!

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Wouldloveanother · 14/07/2022 13:25

Ah Mulner I’m sending you both a 🍹 and 🍫
Do you mind if I ask how long you’ve been ttc? Is it baby number 1?
I’m going into cycle 2 so not long for me, but I was like a woman possessed last month and I REALLY don’t want to continue like that - and it won’t change the outcome anyway.
My plan is to use opks, follow SMEP as closely as is possible, then forget about it for 2 weeks and keep busy - if I reach CD30 with no period I will go to the shop and buy a ‘proper’ test. If period turns up then I get to buy something new make-up or product wise 🤫 as a little pick me up.
If I am tempted to test early I’ll remind myself how it would only be faint anyway, not an exciting strong BFP that I can happily confirm to DH.
post away as you need!

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Nichelette · 14/07/2022 11:00

Congratulations!

Mulner88 · 14/07/2022 10:40

@Dreamingof3 a massive congrats ☺️ that's fab news.

Unfortunately AF came today, a day early so I'm out for another month. Think I'm going to approach this coming month differently as I just get too obsessed about it.

Any tips welcome 🙈

MarmaRell78 · 14/07/2022 08:11

Oh congratulations!!

Dreamingof3 · 14/07/2022 07:53

@Wouldloveanother I'm a bit shocked if I'm honest 😂

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Wouldloveanother · 14/07/2022 07:50

Oh wow, first BFP of the thread! Congrats @Dreamingof3 !!

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Dreamingof3 · 14/07/2022 07:30

Forgive me testers for I have sinned 🙈

Technically one of my apps says af is due today 😅 but one says tomorrow and one says Monday!

But my temp dipped slightly this morning and I felt af was imminent so I decided I'd do a test and get the disappointment out of the way....

A ‘no testing until period is late’ thread?
Nichelette · 13/07/2022 20:12

I was definitely imagining symptoms last month! Was desperate for a March baby literally because we have none in my family and I've always liked March as a month, but also because DS was born on 7th April and we have to wait until 1st Sept until he gets any free hours (I work FT) so didn't really fancy another April baby 😣. Anyway, it is what it is!

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Wouldloveanother · 13/07/2022 19:13

I agree about spare tests lying around - keeping busy during the day isn’t an issue but I’m most likely to buckle in the evening or first thing in the morning, so it definitely helps not to just have them in the cupboard. Plus the little strip tests are second class to the shop bought ones - I want a BFP on a good reliable test!

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Mulner88 · 13/07/2022 17:33

@Wouldloveanother that's a good idea getting yourself a gift!! Might do that myself. Although I hate to say I buckled and took a test this morning 🙈 of course it was negative but I did test a little early as I have a 32 day cycle so not giving up hope yet. I plan not to test again until AF is due! Think for next time, I'll make sure I won't have spare tests lying about as the temptation won't be there and will stop me from testing spontaneously!

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Wouldloveanother · 13/07/2022 17:06

it is, because you know the ‘symptoms’ you had when pregnant the first time although most of them could’ve been total coincidence! I convinced myself I was pregnant last cycle as I had the same dizziness, but obviously I wasn’t 😔

that’s the aim now - stay chilled, don’t over analyse, don’t test until period due date and save a few quid to buy myself a little gift if it’s negative.

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MarmaRell78 · 13/07/2022 13:32

I thought I would be more relaxed with no 2 and just wait until a skipped period... But I've just ordered some frer... Altho hopefully they'll take a few days which will mean more dpo.
Do you find with no2 that it's easier to make up symptoms? I feel like I know what I'm looking for this time and I can be very convincing 🤣

Dreamingof3 · 13/07/2022 13:29

@Wouldloveanother it'll be 13 dpo I think but day period is due

acjohnson · 13/07/2022 13:26

I'm jumping on this one! If AF* *is late, I will be testing on 23rd July.

Goodluck Ladies!

AJ x

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Wouldloveanother · 13/07/2022 13:00

Hi Nichelette 👋🏻 I totally get the increased obsession ttc number 2 - I’m so much less chilled than I was before!

@Dreamingof3 sounds very promising - are testing 14dpo?

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Dreamingof3 · 13/07/2022 12:57

11dpo and still not tested 🎊 bbt is up again today. Of it stays up tomorrow and Friday then I'll test 🤞🤞

Nichelette · 12/07/2022 21:27

I'll join! CD8 today. Trying for a second. Only ever took 1 test with my first and held off until I was so late I was 99% sure. Was quite relaxed before but am so desperate this time it's unreal. This will be 3rd month of trying. I was 36 in May so I'm aware time isn't on my side so much..

My2boysaremyworld · 12/07/2022 21:02

@Mulner88 crap isn't it!! Was meant to say currently not cuter lol xx

Mulner88 · 12/07/2022 19:55

@My2boysaremyworld that's tough, thank god my fertile window didn't end up this week 🙈

My2boysaremyworld · 12/07/2022 19:44

@Mulner88 my AF isn't due until 29th so a long way yet. Cuter in my fertile week since yesterday but haven't DTD yet as it's been too hot!! Hoping can tonight but OH is working over as he's got a truck to get ready so he's probably gonna be tired xx

pcosandmex · 12/07/2022 19:42

Yup gonna try this month! Early testing brings more anxiety for me🫣🙃 I'm CD6!

Mulner88 · 12/07/2022 19:19

@My2boysaremyworld when is your AF due/how long is your wait? I always find the 2-3 days leading up the most tempting 🙈