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3dpo - who wants to join the waiting game with me?

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Potatogirlpie · 30/11/2023 11:54

That dreaded period of waiting to test 😓 9 days before I can test, it's not fun. I've never been a very patient person 😅

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gem71 · 19/12/2023 20:03

gem71 · 06/12/2023 12:34

Sending baby dust you way! It's also my first time TTC... 3rd cycle now. Still experimenting with tracking my ovulation, will probably start BBT tracking in the new year but for now just using Flo! Sorry for the TMI but my cycles are irregular but medically my bits and pieces are normal (I had an ultrasound a few weeks ago as doc suspected PCOS) so wondering if Flo might be out a few days with my tracking.

I'm 12dpo (??) and 3 days late for my period. Have been testing all week and BFN's the whole way through - not disheartened but just want to know! I have absolutely no AF symptoms that I usually get apart from some cramping last week!

Good luck to you all ladies ✨🩷

I finally got my BFP!!! I am so over the moon, it really was worth the stress and the waiting 🤣😩🙌🏻✨🌟🐥🐣💛 sending baby dust to you all!

coffeeandcake91 · 18/12/2023 17:48

Thought I'd join this. Congratulations on the BFP! I'm only 1DPO. But not using ovulation tests, only going by my period tracker app. Feels like this is going to be a long wait!

romdowa · 18/12/2023 17:27

Today is the day my period is due. No period but a bfn on tests 😫

bubballoo · 15/12/2023 14:23

Tested again this afternoon and got a v. faint positive. Really hoping it sticks! 🤞

brbttc · 14/12/2023 11:44

@FriedSmartie congratulations!! 🎊

ThelastRolo20 · 14/12/2023 10:14

@FriedSmartie congratulations!! 🎉

FriedSmartie · 14/12/2023 09:59

Finally got my BFP this morning! Started testing at 9dpo and BFP today at 13 DPO on clearblue early digital. Really hoping this baby sticks after miscarriage 2 years ago. I've had absolutely no symptoms other than what I thought was usual PMS. Have niggly cramps and feeling of pressure last 2 days so hoping that's normal. My husband is away on a course all day so I'll be telling him this evening when he gets home🤗

bubballoo · 13/12/2023 10:57

9dpo and tested this morning. Inconclusive, probably a BFN and me driving myself mad thinking of there was a shadow 🥲

I will most likely test again tomorrow at 10dpo as that's when I've previously had faint positives. Temperature is still high and no spotting so I think I'm still in this (despite having short cycles and AF being imminent). I only have one more Frer though, use tomorrow or save it and test in a couple of days... Decisions decisions....

Congratulations @brbttc ! 💐

brbttc · 13/12/2023 07:40

Hi all. 12DPO today and got this positive ❤️ for the past few days I've had pulling sensations in the abdomen, slightly sore and fuller boobs, dizzy in the morning. Cautiously excited Smile best of luck everyone else Flowers

3dpo - who wants to join the waiting game with me?
romdowa · 13/12/2023 07:19

I'm 10 dpo tomorrow, is it too early to test or should I wait the 14 days ? I've never known 10 days to go so slowly

MrsAnonymous24 · 12/12/2023 16:36

Thank you @FriedSmartie 🙏

FriedSmartie · 12/12/2023 15:43

Congratulations 🎉🤗 They're definitely positives🤗 Any time I use clearblues the control line always ends up fading away so probably same with that, wouldn't be worried about it fading afterwards when it's a clear positive.

MrsAnonymous24 · 12/12/2023 13:18

@miamiamia869 oh I am sorry about this mornings test. Not out until AF arrives though! It does make you feel terrible doesn’t it, I’m so sorry.
Thank you I hope so. Will see what happens and test again on Thursday.. or tomorrow if I can’t wait 😂

Anyone had a clear blue that faded when it dried- it was a good few hours after the test was done..

I feel like I have stolen OP thread- I am so sorry!

miamiamia869 · 12/12/2023 13:09

@MrsAnonymous24 I tested this morning and stark white BFN. I was kind of expecting but still gutted. I know 12dpo is still a bit early but it was so white and I just feel out this month. Congrats on yours though and that's not even that faint line it's clear positives. Try not to worry about chemical I think them lines will darken for you. Massive congratulations x

MrsAnonymous24 · 12/12/2023 10:27

@bubballoo You’re right and that makes me feel better! Thank you! 😊 that’s interesting, hopefully it’ll get darker over a week too!

My clear blue one has faded a bit now though, almost can’t see the line! Bit worried about that.. But I read that clear blue ones can do that.. think the clear blue tests faded with my Son..

bubballoo · 12/12/2023 10:22

@MrsAnonymous24 the time is usually "after 3 minutes but before 10". These are definitely positive! Congratulations! 😊

Lines have to start somewhere. My pregnancy with my now 2yr old started faint and got darker over about a week.

MrsAnonymous24 · 12/12/2023 08:04

Also worried about it being a chemical with the lines being faint.. 😞

MrsAnonymous24 · 12/12/2023 08:02

Hi everyone. So tested this morning.. 14dpo and app says period due tomorrow. I didn’t test ovulation this month so I’m not definitely sure when I ovulated.
I got faint lines.. picture attached..the first cheapie one I was sure was negative until about 2 and a half minutes where I thought I saw a faint line.. but my husband said he was a bit late with the timer so it could have been after the 3 minutes.. got darker since but you can’t trust them after the time limit so I don’t know 🤷‍♀️ I think it looks pink..
the clear blue one definitely came up with a faint line which I think looks blue within the time limit.. but I’m not sure if they’re evap lines, whether they have colour or I’m just making that bit up 🤔
I thought for sure that they would be darker by now. I’m going to see what happens with AF and if not test on Thursday.
my husband is taking that as positive for now.. but I don’t know 😞

3dpo - who wants to join the waiting game with me?
3dpo - who wants to join the waiting game with me?
MrsAnonymous24 · 11/12/2023 19:56

Good luck @miamiamia869! Let us know how you get on?! I’m sorry you’ve been stressed and struggling!- I know what you mean, I hate the waiting and I just want to know!

miamiamia869 · 11/12/2023 16:40

Good luck @MrsAnonymous24 I think I might test tomorow too. I was gonna hold on to Thursday when af due. But I jaut feel like I'm out this month I've been so stressed and struggling not to break down and cry at work that I just want to know and get it of my head x

MrsAnonymous24 · 11/12/2023 15:39

Thank you @AppleCrumble96! Will update tomorrow

AppleCrumble96 · 11/12/2023 15:38

Thank you @MrsAnonymous24! Fingers crossed for you 🤞✨

MrsAnonymous24 · 11/12/2023 15:32

Sorry about AF @AppleCrumble96. Good luck with the next cycle 🤞

I’m testing tomorrow if no AF! 🤞

AppleCrumble96 · 11/12/2023 12:14

Thought I would update you all! AF started bang on schedule this morning so off on to the next cycle to try again. Wasn’t first time lucky as expected!

ThelastRolo20 · 08/12/2023 08:44

@Bugdem123 completely agree to not put life on hold. My Christmas party is tomorrow and I'm having a drink. Not a silly amount but this is stressful enough as it is 😂