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JULY SMEP - Let’s go!

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Blessedmummytobe · 16/06/2023 08:05

Starting this thread after an early loss in May. I’m trying to conceive again asap as I feel ready. Would be lovely to have others join for mutual support x

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rosecbrm · 07/09/2023 18:07

@Belle89 @ttcthoughts thanks both! Yes it does look really similar to that actually! I've just done another (I just don't believe it every time haha) and it's definitely there and I'm sure it has colour in..

I think if I hadn't of had the light bleeding on Tuesday I'd be getting my hopes up! I'm just so not sure. I'll keep you updated with my test tomorrow 🤞🏼

Xx

Belle89 · 07/09/2023 18:00

@rosecbrm I can see it too!

ttcthoughts · 07/09/2023 17:53

I can defiantly see a line!! This was mine at 12DPO. So looks very similar

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rosecbrm · 07/09/2023 15:48

Not even sure if you guys can see it in the below?? So hard to get on camera! Much clearer irl! X

rosecbrm · 07/09/2023 15:46

Indent or vfl?

Came up within about 3 mins! Took this photo at about 4/5 mins

This is the second easy @ home that I've had this on today!

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rosecbrm · 07/09/2023 14:06

@Blessedmummytobe thank you, potentially! It was just quite red at one point, so I'm not sure..

Had nothing since Tuesday.. a few cramps last night and today but no more bleeding! But they're very low down.
Also had a constant dull ache in my lower back for a good few days now.

Taken easy @ home and wondfo tests today and I'm sure I can see faint lines on both, but not sure if it's my eyes playing tricks..

12/13 DPO today so even if it was positive, it should be darker by now I'm guessing.

Gonna do one more test tomorrow and then leave it if negative and wait for AF, that's if she doesn't come tonight!

Hope everyone else is ok xx

Blessedmummytobe · 07/09/2023 09:44

@rosecbrm sounds like old blood. Could be a good sign for you.

@FoodFann thats a good day really. It’s one of the 3 they say is needed if doing SMEP so 🤞🏾
Its O day for me today but I think I felt it happen late last night. Either way I’m having a rest I’m knackered. It’s been CD 5,7,8,12,13,14,16 and 17 for me. Today is CD18. we’re officially burnt out. I don’t want to see a penis for…a while ha. Hoping this is our month. Some of those days will be in vain as peaked later than expected.

ROLL ON TWW!

By the way how hot has it been!

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FoodFann · 06/09/2023 11:51

Great peak there @Blessedmummytobe! Are you feeling hopeful this month? Did you manage to time things well?

Fingers crossed for you!

I’m on CD19, but we only had sex once, on day 13, (apparently I ovulate on day 15-16, but I didn’t test so not sure). Definitely not holding my breath, I am 99.99% sure I am not pregnant this month. DH been working far too many hours too!

House move next week, and then I go back to work after DD1. I always thought I would go back visibly pregnant and only stay a couple of months before going off on mat leave again.

rosecbrm · 06/09/2023 10:01

Sounds perfect @Blessedmummytobe

Ladies I need some advice! I had very light pink bleeding yesterday when I wiped, throughout the day it turned more reddish (again only when wiping and very watery almost but very light bleeding) - I had 2 spots in my underwear and that was it! By 5/6pm I had absolutely nothing, sorry for TMI but discharge was completely clear too! Also all my cramps have completely stopped.

This morning I haven't had anything either, just slightly pink when I wiped this morning, not red..
I put a tampon in just incase as I am in the office at work today and didn't want any accidents, and I just took it out and it was completely dry with just a couple of brown streaks on.. then nothing again when wiping!

Not sure what to think tbh, I do sometimes get spotting before my period but this just feels slightly different... not sure if I'm clutching at straws though!

I'm sure AF will show up over the next day or 2, but do I count yesterday and today as the start of it when it does arrive or do I just count these 2 days as spotting?

Sorry for the long post and TIA! Xx

Blessedmummytobe · 06/09/2023 09:49

Thanks Lovelies!

@ttcthoughts im actually feeling hopeful this month. The TWW is actually perfect timing as I’ll be going on holiday at the end of it so I’ll spend my time packing and doing last minute holiday purchases! If it’s positive then that means I can have to chilled holiday I want rather than abusing the all inclusive bar ha. how are you doing?

@FoodFann what day are you on now?

x

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rosecbrm · 05/09/2023 21:09

Amazing - not long to go now @Blessedmummytobe ! X

ttcthoughts · 05/09/2023 19:45

@Blessedmummytobe that’s a very good peak!!! 🎉🎉

how are you feeling about the TWW xx

Blessedmummytobe · 05/09/2023 19:24

Finally…the home stretch. For this cycle 🤞🏾

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rosecbrm · 05/09/2023 11:07

@Belle89 yes I use those they are great!

I thought we covered all bases in terms of DTD but I did have covid around the time I ovulated, so maybe it was that or who knows!

Thanks so much for your help xx

Belle89 · 05/09/2023 11:00

I used the easy at home opks and pre mom app this cycle. Recommended to me on this thread.
The first cycle we'd just worn ourselves out and missed the boat I think as we stopped earlier than we should as I ovulate a couple of days later than other sources said.

rosecbrm · 05/09/2023 10:53

Thank you ladies @ttcthoughts @Belle89

Period is due Thursday! I really do think it's AF as it seems to be getting heavier 😢

But, feeling positive for the next cycle! This was only our first month so I was a bit naive thinking it would happen so quick! X

ttcthoughts · 05/09/2023 10:49

@rosecbrm they are but I doubt you would get two in a row right and then a shadow on a easy at home?

fingers crossed for you

Belle89 · 05/09/2023 10:33

I can see a line too.
When would AF be due?
Really hoping for a positive outcome for you the limbo period is so hard x

rosecbrm · 05/09/2023 08:23

@ttcthoughts there is defo something on the clear blue but I know they are known for it 😢

There is also a shadow on the east at home, I had the same yesterday but again put it down to an evap!

Will keep you updated xx

ttcthoughts · 05/09/2023 08:15

@rosecbrm I feel like I can defo see a line on the clear blue, and even maybe on the easy at home, my east at homes were super light at 10DPO.

rosecbrm · 05/09/2023 07:54

@ttcthoughts I'd love to think so but I am doubtful, I do feel like AF is coming unfortunately as I have got cramps, bloating etc!

Have attached the photos of the tests, the easy @ home is negative I think! Faint line on the clear blue but hard to pick it up on camera..

10/11dpo today so I feel like something would be picking it up/a stronger line if I was positive! But I am not sure how it works if it was implantation bleeding, I imagine it would take a few days to show on a test? But I really do think it is AF annoyingly!! X

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ttcthoughts · 05/09/2023 07:41

@rosecbrm It could be implantation? do you have a photo of todays? xx

rosecbrm · 05/09/2023 07:39

@Belle89 @ttcthoughts thanks ladies! Unfortunately I think I am out.. I have some very very light pink spotting when I wipe today so I'm sure AF will show her face over the next couple of days!

I tested again this morning and the clear blue has another faint line which actually seems darker than yesterdays but I'm just going to guess it's an evap!

Just going to stop testing now until AF arrives! Good luck everyone xxx

ttcthoughts · 05/09/2023 06:46

@rosecbrm I also cant see anything on that but its so hard to pick up faint tests on camera, Can you try take a boot early or a easy at home today?

Belle89 · 04/09/2023 23:05

Hi @rosecbrm
Can't see anything on that but mine were super faint to start too and I had similar symptoms, thought I was out and AF was coming!
Can you post your easy@home? Play about with image saturation on your phone it may pick up a line. Fingers crossed for you. 🤞