6dpo carry on thread number 3

@hrhxo I only think I ovulated when I did going by cm. I don't track any other way, so it could be a max of 3 days out, but unlikely

@Catson strange! Are you sure of your ovulation date? Hope this could be the start of something for you!

@JulyT my usual pre AF cramps and just that feeling. Not very scientific I know

@Catson what makes you think AF is coming? What symptoms do you have?

So I thought I was getting my period. It still hasn't arrived and I did a test this morning (cheap 25hcg supermarket cheapy) and got a very faint line outside the time frame. I also have what looks like watery ewcm but feels like AF. Do I ignore it all? Approx 14dpo. Was expecting AF anytime from Tuesday until today. No sign so far, unless the watery ewcm is a precursor

@HRHXO love this 🥰 You don’t sound like you’ve lost the plot…just dedicated to the cause 😂😉👌🏼

@Catson hahah I used to pile a load of stuff like bodywash and pads but now I just roll straight up to the counter with them in hand 😆
Oh and @JulyT I've heard small amounts of cough syrup with guaifenesin can loosen cervical mucus ie make it more like ewcm which is good for sperm to move through towards the egg lol. I've also heard grapefruit juice can increase ewcm. Brazil nuts and almonds are supposed to be naturally high in selenium which is good for implantation and finally according to Chinese medicine/myth, warm feet equals a warm womb which is also good for implantation!

It's probably all nonsense but hey ho makes me feel like I'm being proactive (on top of OPKs and pre conception supplements of course lol). Maybe I've officially lost the plot!

@HRHXO

”cough syrup with guaifenesin, brazil nuts and almonds, grapefruit juice and the hot water bottle out ready (for my feet).“

do tell?!?! Lol

Thank you @hrhxo I've just looked and they're £6 for one or £9 for two, so I'll go to boots tomorrow. Do you feel conscious going in and just buying tests or is it just me that ends up filling my basket with a load of things I don't need too 🙈

Ooh what do all those things do? I'll need to get on board too!

@Catson the boots early ones are good and they're like £3.99 or £4.9[ I think. I've got some frer from amazon they're still my faves and I've never had an issue but we will see!!

I've clearly lost my mind because I've got cough syrup with guaifenesin, brazil nuts and almonds, grapefruit juice and the hot water bottle out ready (for my feet). Throwing everything at this next cycle 🤣

In preparation for next month. Does anyone know where I can buy reliable early detection tests?

Amazon has one step, easy@home and some frer but I'm sure I heard the frer fom Amazon aren't as reliable? I use one step at the moment, but I haven't heard great things about the amount of false positives they give, although with my stark white tests I find it hard to believe 😅😂

So does anyone know what to use and where from? I am a poas addict after about 10dpo, so something cheap too 🤪 Do local chemists stock frer does anyone know? I'm in NE England if that narrows down anywhere? Thank you

Good on you.

Oh @PADonk I had somehow missed some of the updates there, I’m so sorry it’s been such a turbulent time, that’s not nice at all to have to go through :( it’s such a stressful time anyway but then to have to go through that - sending lots of love and positive vibes your way x

@PADonk aww I really feel shit for you with what you're going through😔 keep me updated please, @everyone Good luck next cycles this shit hard work x

@PADonk oh no, sorry to hear this! Will keep everything crossed for the next cycle for you!

I tested again this morning and afternoon but BFN I think - I did however have the ‘knitting needle’ stabbing right of my belly button last night that some people talk about it and my boobs are feeling very different to PMS soreness today (like they hurt behind the nipple?)

I have also noticed the last few days I’ve been able to get some colostrum out of one nipple (not breast fed for 2.5 years, not sure if this is normal? Have read people can have this before bfps but can also indicate prolactin being too high).

I do definitely feel different today so hoping that last night was implantation at 10dpo and it’s just too soon to show on tests yet!

gl all! X

@PADonk so sorry you didn't get any real answers today, fingers crossed all turns out fine 💐

@BB78910 I'm not normally this superstitious but October has had a lot going on astrologically speaking and a Friday 13th and it's almost eclipse season so if I really have to blame something other than chance/luck I'm blaming the stars lol.

Here's hoping November is luckier!

Sorry to read about everyone. It sucks.

No sign of period yet but negative test. Clinging on to some hope but I know that is stupid!

@PADonk ahh I’m sorry - I can imagine what torture you’re going through. I had so much back and forth with EPAU as well. At least they’re doing your bloods instead of telling you to wait.

@Catson @HRHXO sorry you’re out. This cycle feels like it’s been unlucky for all of us

@Catson period day 2 and there's no denying it now. Getting everything prepared for the next cycle now...

@PADonk hope you're okay!

@HRHXO @Doveylc I'm the same as you, I just know that AF is on the way. Didn't bother wasting a test this morning either.
@PADonk I hope everything goes ok with you

Hey everyone! Sorry I’ve been preoccupied with family etc.
@PADonk could you not call the EPAU or go via A&E to get referred there? Red would definitely make them give you a referral so you don’t have to wait for the scan.
ive just been brown spotting, day 5 now and no sign of AF but last night I had the worst cramps, back and front and radiating down my legs - it woke me up at 4am. Fully expected AF to come in full swing this morning but nothings changed. I also rarely cramp when I’m on as well so it was well out of character