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3dpo

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spacewitch10 · 20/09/2023 18:54

Thought I would start a thread for anyone who is 3dpo today as we'd all be testing around the same time 🤞🏼... and I'm sure we are all in the same tww hell hole and symptom spotting?!

Anyone experiencing anything out of the ordinary?

Ive had low level cramping since ovulation (I get this some cycles anyway) but in my back too this time and tops of my legs (don't normally get that) boobs keep getting shooting pains every now and then but nothing consistent (normally they are just tender) and today I've got very prominent pinching pains in my left ovary (or around that area) that I don't normally get 3dpo. I've had that alllllll day.

Please come and be insane with me and get us through this never ending fortnight! Xx

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spacewitch10 · 25/09/2023 14:33

And yes @IMissMargaritas I hope your feeling unwell is because of an impending bfp 🤞🏼 and that your not suffering too much 😩

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spacewitch10 · 25/09/2023 14:32

It's horrible this tww isn't it! Every single little thing that's remotely different sets your mind off down a rabbit hole of possibilities, I wish it just happened instantly, so you know straight away!
I've felt really off today, bit dizzy, bit queasy, some cramps, some tender boobs, headachy. All possible af symptoms too though right?! I feel quite down about it actually, like I don't want to see or speak to anyone cause I'm so fed up 😂🤷🏻‍♀️

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Sunflower8092 · 25/09/2023 14:31

@IMissMargaritas sorry to hear you're not feeling well! Although hopefully it's a good sign and the start of pregnancy symptoms 🤞
How are you feeling this afternoon? When are you planning on testing?

Roseberry22 · 25/09/2023 13:40

@redheadx I saw your thread and thought I would tag you in this one as well as there’s a few on here already at a similar date!

Roseberry22 · 25/09/2023 13:27

@LW678 still time yet until AF turns up! It’s so disheartening when you know when you ovulated DTD multiple times and still nothing isn’t it.

@greentree16 I do the same every month. Had a really metallic taste in my mouth but was a lot closer to ovulation so can’t be pregnancy related!

I keep thinking will I know when I’m pregnant or not

greentree16 · 25/09/2023 12:59

I think I'm absolutely convincing myself I have cramps, feel sick and have a funny taste in my mouth. It's bizarre what your mind can do when you want something really badly 😂

LW678 · 25/09/2023 12:31

@spacewitch10 feeling absolutely fine today, no symptoms so I’m thinking I’m out this month but did everything by the book and had sex a lot so I’m trying to still keep a bit of hope 😣

Roseberry22 · 25/09/2023 10:54

@Sunflower8092 good idea! I think if I am lucky I’ll just accept a glass of Prosecco like you say and leave it on the table and become the designated driver @spacewitch10 good idea for this! I’m really trying not to get my hopes up this month, it’s going to be a complete surprise if I do get pregnant as I think I’ve convinced myself each time I get my period it’s not going to happen :( hope you’re enjoying your holiday you never know I’ve read so many stories where people get pregnant on holiday as they’re so relaxed!

No real symptoms either way for me still but I’m not sure what I’m expecting 6dpo haha!

IMissMargaritas · 25/09/2023 10:29

@Sunflower8092 I've woken up today with the most horrific nausea! I've called in sick to my work. Not actually been sick but I honestly don't remember the last time I felt this icky.

I'm 8dpo now so maybe vaguely hoping this is implantation?!

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spacewitch10 · 25/09/2023 09:52

@Roseberry22 definitely a good suggestion from @Sunflower8092 there! Or say your on antibiotics or something if someone asks? Designated driver even. And i hope you have a lovely time at the wedding!

@Sunflower8092 completely understanding feeling anxious either way but hoping it's all positive for you this time 🤞🏼and that your enjoying your holiday!

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Roseberry22 · 25/09/2023 08:14

I’m going to hold out and test Friday morning I should be 10dpo by then! I’m going to a wedding so I’m hoping it’s positive so I don’t drink and worry but know I’ll find it difficult to hide if we are

I know how you feel @Roseberry22. I'm on an all inclusive holiday at the minute, it's too early to test and I feel guilty about having the odd cocktail every now and again.
Fingers crossed for you for Friday! If it is a BFP, just nurse a glass of prosecco for hours, no one will even notice you're not drinking it. Or even better, get a lemonade etc in a big gin glass so it looks like a gin and tonic.

Sunflower8092 · 25/09/2023 09:07

I'm 8dpo today, trying to hold off on testing until Thursday at the earliest. AF is due on Saturday or Sunday. Testing too early for me just makes me even more anxious so I'm going to wait. I'm scared to get a BFN, and at the same time I'm scared to get a BFP as my previous pregnancy ended in a loss.
I've got my fingers crossed for everyone testing over the next few days! ✨ does anyone have any symptoms today?

Roseberry22 · 25/09/2023 08:14

I’m going to hold out and test Friday morning I should be 10dpo by then! I’m going to a wedding so I’m hoping it’s positive so I don’t drink and worry but know I’ll find it difficult to hide if we are

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spacewitch10 · 25/09/2023 08:05

@LW678 😂😂 i haven't mentioned anything to anyone about anything 😂 it's so hard not to though! I did actually do one yesterday too, which is ridiculous! It made me feel so down and disappointed I swore I wouldn't test again until Wednesday but this morning it was the only thing getting me out of bed so 😂🤷🏻‍♀️ how are you feeling today?

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LW678 · 25/09/2023 07:34

Trying to stay positive and remembering we are only 8dpo still. I had a telling off from my husband for testing so early!

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spacewitch10 · 25/09/2023 07:33

Hope everyone is doing ok today!
Any other testers here this morning?
🤞🏼✨

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spacewitch10 · 25/09/2023 07:30

@LW678 due Saturday too! Also tested and bfn 😔

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LW678 · 25/09/2023 06:35

When’s your period due @spacewitch10? I’m due Saturday, tested and I’ve got a BFN

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spacewitch10 · 24/09/2023 22:32

@Sunflower8092 it's sooo confusing isn't it! And unfair that af can be the same. But everything crossed it isn't af!

I have a confession, I did test this morning, early detection internet cheapie, of course it was negative but it's completely stressed me out. I regret doing it now so if you can hold out then hold out!

@IMissMargaritas I really hope the sneezing thing is a thing! I did read one ladies bfp journey and she said sneezing was one of her symptoms, but everyone's so different aren't they, could literally be just a sneeze.
I have everything crossed for you after this long journey that this is your month and your thanksgiving will be the mother of all thanksgivings!!

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IMissMargaritas · 24/09/2023 22:16

@spacewitch10 oh my word me too!!! I can't stop sneezing every morning! Totally unlike me but I also can't imagine it's pregnancy related. Still SO super weird.

IMissMargaritas · 24/09/2023 22:14

Hi all!

Sitting pretty at 7dpo right now :)

I was on these boards back in 2019 when TTC my first. We were successful on the first round of SMEP (which I was glad of because LORD that is exhausting!)

Not so lucky for #2....it'll be two years in November since we 'properly' started trying again Sad it's all so disheartening but I don't know what it is with this time - I feel good about it, so thought I'd sit on these boards again to try and get through the dreaded TWW!

Keeping fingers crossed and wishing for baby dust. If we get pregnant this time we would announce at my first big family thanksgiving for about 10 years....I'm half American living in the UK....so a bit extra special!

Sunflower8092 · 24/09/2023 21:38

@spacewitch10 hopefully all your symptoms are a good sign!

I'm 7dpo today, I woke up this morning with slightly sore nipples and have had very light cramps this evening. Trying not to get my hopes up as it could just be AF on the way.

I was sooo tempted to test this morning, but I'm going to hold off testing until Wednesday at the earliest I think

Roseberry22 · 24/09/2023 14:03

@LW678 hope you’re feeling better soon!

I don’t really feel any different to any other month on the TWW I know I’m only 4dpo and I’m not sure if I’d feel something this early if pregnant anyway! Hoping when the time comes I’ll just know 😂

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spacewitch10 · 24/09/2023 13:31

@LW678 ooo that sounds (horrible for you) but like it could be a symptom?! I've heard of people getting an upset tummy before bfp 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 since I've been up and about I've felt gaggy, not so much nauseous like your experiencing, just that gagging feeling in the back of my throat and a nasty taste in my mouth. Fingers crossed for us!

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LW678 · 24/09/2023 11:50

I am feeling nauseous and TMI but I also have diarrhoea. Had a sickness bug 3 weeks ago so I’d like to eliminate that it could be that!