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TTC12023 · 09/04/2023 07:20

Hi ladies! I was just wondering anyone wanted to join me in the TWW? According to my apps I was due to O tomorrow (10th, CD23) but have ended up O'ing on Thursday (06th, CD19 Hmm) so currently 3DPO. Thankfully had been BD but it's not going to be enough we don't think as only caught -3, -2, +1. This is our third month trying so not too long but I would love some company to stop me going mad, I only have a 10-12 day LP which is stressing me out as it doesn't feel long enough but apparently it is!! Grin. Baby dust to you all!

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Ttcmumma · 18/05/2023 20:20

@TTC12023 I was cramping for about 9 days before AF this month 😅. Obviously didn't end in a bfp for me but my luteal phase was fine. I used to only cramp a day or two before AF so was expecting t for ages. Had mild cramps from ovulation but proper af cramps for 9 days 🤦🏼‍♀️

BB2818 · 18/05/2023 20:14

@TTC12023 thank you 🥰

What CD/dpo are you? Covid completely mess up my last cycle.

In all honesty I stopped taking the conceive plus ovulation tablets around CD3/4. I ran out and just didn’t purchase any more. I have only taken my vitamin D. I did however have my B12 jab at the time of ovulating this cycle.

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TTC12023 · 18/05/2023 19:04

@BB2818 CONGRATULATIONS! Great line! I'm so excited for you! As they say, it only takes one!
I'm starting to cramp so I'm out, so much for vitamins extending your LP - I'm CD9 or 10 today 😒

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BB2818 · 18/05/2023 18:38

Thank you @Ttcmumma 🥰

I am in complete shock.

A little bit concern I haven’t got any symptoms. I think I was sick from the moment of conception with all previous pregnancies 🙈

I think I will feel better after my blood tests. Requested an early scan too. I have the best nurse at our GP surgery.

Ttcmumma · 18/05/2023 17:50

@BB2818 that's a great line, congratulations so happy for you xx

BB2818 · 18/05/2023 17:31

Popped to the supermarket got a clearblue pack (2 early response and digital).

Had to do one when I got in (whoever knew weeing on a stick could be so tempting).

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TTC12023 · 18/05/2023 11:05

@BB2818 still early then, I have everything crossed for you!

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BB2818 · 18/05/2023 10:31

@TTC12023 my charts say 13dpo. I have booked a blood test tomorrow morning. Also going to get a early response test on the way home.

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TTC12023 · 18/05/2023 08:20

@BB2818 they look darker to me.... what DPO are you now?

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BB2818 · 18/05/2023 07:35

I don’t think todays test is any darker than yesterday. I am going to get an early response today.

I have used these before and not had even an indent/evap line. The tests detect HCG at 25mlu/ml or greater. Done my research at 4 weeks say HCG at 5-426 so I suppose could still be low.

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TTC12023 · 17/05/2023 20:51

Sounds like a plan @Ttcmumma! I wasn't going to track this time and I sort of didn't but then got excited when my temp jumped 🤣
Like I said before though, temps ALL over the place 😒
Seriously what are these about 🤣

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TTC12023 · 17/05/2023 20:48

@BB2818 that's a great idea re tests! Mine are upstairs calling my name but I know there isn't any point 🤣 I think I have 2 strips and 2 FR - I actually haven't caved and ever used the FR because they're SO expensive 🤣
I'm ok thanks, just thought I had a cold (which I guess it is!). This will be the third time I've had it the last time I had it my cycle was 41 days 🙈 but I hadn't ovulated before I caught it so I guess it delayed that!

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Ttcmumma · 17/05/2023 20:08

Oh damn the picture didn't even post 🤣 there was a lot!

Ttcmumma · 17/05/2023 20:08

My tests from last month lh and hcg plus two frers somewhere 😅 it's not healthy. This is why I'm considering not tracking this month lol. Also please excuse the carpet, my son got chamomile lotion on it when he had chicken pox 🤦🏼‍♀️

JourneyToNumber2 · 17/05/2023 19:17

@BB2818 I really should do that, I have some cheapie Premom pregnancy tests in the cupboard at the moment so they're in easy reach, but once they've gone, I'm not buying more until I think I need them. I just need more willpower! 😂

BB2818 · 17/05/2023 19:08

@TTC12023 hope you are ok? I had Covid at the beginning of my last cycle. Covid lengthen my cycle to 33 days last cycle.

@JourneyToNumber2 I set myself a date each cycle. If AF hasn’t arrived by x I will test. I usually go for CD29 as that’s by average cycle length (27-33 day cycles), with spotting 2-3 days before. I don’t by a test until the day before.

JourneyToNumber2 · 17/05/2023 13:19

@TTC12023 I know, even as I was doing it I was literally saying to myself, "why on earth are you testing!" I'd told myself this month would be different and I'd wait, knowing all along I have zero willpower 😂
Working from home doesn't help either when the sticks are in easy reach at all times. Maybe I just need to go into the office more!
Fingers crossed for everyone on here. Its such a tough time, no matter how long you've been trying.

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TTC12023 · 17/05/2023 13:11

Welcome @JourneyToNumber2 ! I'm sorry to hear about your miscarriage 😞. Might be coincidence, but feels positive that it came forward!

8DPO is soooooo early and you may not have even implanted yet, isn't the average between 9-12 (or something?!) try not to be too disheartened, but I can understand why you are! I am not sure why we do it to ourselves! This is the first month I haven't tested early but that's because I'm 99% sure I'm out based on DTD times etc, and being sick and now having COVID 😑- ask me in 2 days though!

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JourneyToNumber2 · 17/05/2023 12:18

Hi, I've stalked this thread for a bit so thought I'd finally join!
I'm currently TTC no.2 after a MC last year at 11 weeks. It took almost 18 months to conceive my son, 7 months last year for the one I lost and been trying for 6 months this time. My cycle is around 25 days with ovulation occurring on CD17 giving a short luteal phase. I did take soy isoflavones this month which brought it forward to CD14 (could be coincidence) so just hoping AF doesn't appear early too!
I wasn't going to test early but caved this morning at CD8 which was obviously BFN (why do I do it?!) so ill wait and see what happens.
Why is this all so difficult!

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TTC12023 · 17/05/2023 11:13

I get pain after ovulation which typically lasts the full two weeks but this month it only hung around for a couple of days, which is unusual. I feel like you can get so hyperaware when TTC that everything feels unusual, but as @BB2818 says if its very new then it could mean something, bit like my back pain.

I have (I think) found the source of that though - hello COVID 😑so I'm definitely going to be out this month! Temps still high but that's no surprise really!

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Ttcmumma · 17/05/2023 10:13

Any of you ladies get breast pain even after af has arrived? My body is really messing with me now, cd3 and right boob especially still really sore. Normally goes as soon as AF arrives if not before. Definitely too much red blood and some very small clots to be pregnant, especially as I was still testing very negative at even 16dpo. Just wondering if it was normal as it's not for me and feel like my body is just trying to torture me at this point

I get breast pain with ovulation and also before, during and after AF so I've learnt to ignore it as a potential early pregnancy symptom as it was getting my hopes up only to be dashed.

But if it's a new symptom for you it could maybe mean something,

Ttcmumma · 17/05/2023 10:13

Any of you ladies get breast pain even after af has arrived? My body is really messing with me now, cd3 and right boob especially still really sore. Normally goes as soon as AF arrives if not before. Definitely too much red blood and some very small clots to be pregnant, especially as I was still testing very negative at even 16dpo. Just wondering if it was normal as it's not for me and feel like my body is just trying to torture me at this point

BB2818 · 17/05/2023 08:17

I can’t say I have had many symptoms. I haven’t been sleeping well but I go through phases of that anyway. Also had a bit of heartburn but had a couple of glasses of wine at the weekend 🤦🏼‍♀️ I am an over thinker when it comes to symptom spotting though.

I am going to get a first response tonight. Not going to tell DH until I get stronger lines 🤞🏼

Ttcmumma · 17/05/2023 07:28

@BB2818 oh congrats definitely a positive!

@TTC12023 they say different symptoms is a good sign so who knows!
I'm ok, cd3 already thinking about having to dtd loads in about 10 days 🙄. Not sure if I'm even going to track this month tbh

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TTC12023 · 17/05/2023 07:07

@BB2818 eeek!!! This is so exciting!!! That is a positive!! Definitely get a FR!
I wouldn't mind the back pain if I'd had it before (even just once!) before or during AF but this is new in 20 years of having periods! My pain is typically (if I get any) in my lower stomach 😒
Maybe I've just put my back out but it just randomly started yesterday afternoon with no warning!
I also have some weird cold 😵‍💫😵‍💫

@Ttcmumma how are you doing?

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