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AF due in 7 days! let's hand hold!

461 replies

Heron23 · 17/04/2008 09:38

2nd cycle ttc dc2, AF due next thurs

so far i have not done any testing (unlike last month when i wasted so many test strips!)

let us get through the next week together

also i have very little symptoms compared to last month. my boobs are not overly sore, and cramps are much less

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cathers · 22/05/2008 08:44

hi Queenie, glad someone is in same boat! My longest ever cycle is 29 days,and now on day 31. I tested yesterday for first time with first response, def. BPN. Though today nearly gagged when eating breakfast! So confusing. What tests are you using? May be tempted to buy more today. Do you know when you can request a blod test, or if these are more sensitive?

queenie1 · 22/05/2008 07:55

Leaky - sorry you got BFN but as you say you're still early. Thanks Cathers for your reassuring words. I also feel pregnant today - very tingly boobs - but did another test today and there was no faint line (got one yesterday and night before). Despite BFN this morning, 'just know' I am. On day 36 which is now officially late for me if on my longest 35 day cycle. Just want that BFP!!!! Must be patient!!!

cathers · 22/05/2008 05:35

Hi girls - a quick update. AF was due on tuesday but no show . So tested yesterday and got a BFN.
Now 2 days late, which is unheard of with me, (unless preg).I know from doing ovulation kits that I ovulated later this month, i.e 10 days ago and also with DS was not able to pick up a BFP till 12 weeks! Also have sore tingley norks and weeing loads. Will test again tomorrow if AF still away.

hopingforasecond · 21/05/2008 22:12

I bought a test today, and gave it to dp with strict instructions not to let me have it for a week. There's no way I'll go out and buy ANOTHER test, and that'll stop me testing too early

leaky · 21/05/2008 22:04

I gave in to stupid test & got a BFN again. Still so early in cycle,I shouldn't have bothered but what can you do when the temptation bug gets you.

Not giving up hope yet,had cramps off & on but don't think they usually come & go for this long without AF arriving by now.

flowerfairy · 21/05/2008 20:10

af got me, girls. Good luck,queenie.
Same time next month then.
Heron you were exactlyright af has been bang on time the last few months, makes working out ov easier.
Off to buy some preseed

jamescagney · 21/05/2008 19:51

snap! i have one dd and have been ttc for 9 months now. my periods have always been slightly erratic from 28 days to 45 days. Now its been 59 days since last af tested a week ago and it was bfn. but i feel all bloaty and fat (with my first pg i put on weight straight away and don't with pmt)
tell me I'm preggers!please

xserialshopper · 21/05/2008 19:49
hopingforasecond · 21/05/2008 19:28

[name changed for this]

We're ttc number 2.

26 day cycle, tried to conceive on day 13.

within 48 hours, I was really bloated and couldn't bear anything tight around my waist (just like my first pregnancy). It's as if my stomach muscles have just given up. And after all that work I did regaining them...

Peeing and bowel movements went haywire about a day later.

I've got lots of cramping going on now (day 19).

And I'm already nauseous and having sugar crashes whenever I don't eat for a while.

I know I know I know I have to wait another week before testing, but hold my hand, please - does it sound like I might be pg?

(double posted - I put this in a new topic and then saw this thread and thought "ooh, this is where I should be" )

queenie1 · 21/05/2008 19:07

Leaky - got so prematurely excited when I saw your post. Wishing you faint line vibes. !!!!

leaky · 21/05/2008 18:14

My urge hasn't passed unfortunately. Off to the shop in a couple of hours....have stopped drinking in the hope it makes my wee stronger. What am I like. Only a couple of days ago there I was telling you all to be strong!

queenie1 · 21/05/2008 18:04

Hi Heron - keep resisting, if you can (although clearly I can't so in no position to say such things!!

Do you think I would be completely mad to call the doctors tomorrow, get appointment and ask for blood test? Never done that before. Would they laugh me out of the surgery / would I come across as the neurotic-obsessive that I am???

Heron23 · 21/05/2008 17:58

hi queenie, i know just how you feel. when i was early pregnant with my DS, i found out by blood test rather than test sticks. so i knew i was pregnant. but i was still so neurotic, i tested everyday! and kept all the test sticks. i tested for a good 2 weeks! until week 7 when we went for the scan...ahh...

AF is due tomorrow evening and this afternoon i was so so tempted to test using a cheapie...

so i log on instead to confess my temptation

thank God for these threads, they certainly keep me from going crazy!

about first response that is a bit disappointing cos i bought one and they are expensive...cheaper than clearblue. so the only other test sticks i have are the internet cheapies. they claim to be the super early ones. not sure if i can believe the claim though.

i think the urge to test early has passed! phew!

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queenie1 · 21/05/2008 17:37

Leaky - tests that I use are clear blue. So expensive and I don't really believe they can test up to 4 days but they may (and may NOT) show faint lines. I'm now on CD 35 so if I was having a 35 day cycle I would be due on tomorrow. I guess I should, if PG, get darker line tomorrow but going to try to hold out til Sat or Sun.

I have used first response before but they have never given me a positive or a faint line when testing early (when I previously was PG before my MCs). So clear blue all the way for me...(BUT NOT DIGITAL. Use the + / - ones as that way you can look for faint lines

The general consensue is that morning wee is best but I got a stronger faint line last night than I did this morning so read from that what you will...?

Let me know how it goes - and I'll keep you posted on whether my line develops. So hope it does...and so scared it won't!!! Do you think I can believe I am pregnant yet??

leaky · 21/05/2008 17:09

Queenie, which test is it you can use upto 4 days early? I'm going shopping tonight 7 so want to test again NOW! Do i really have to wait for early morning wee too....

queenie1 · 21/05/2008 16:50

Dear ohjoy, cece and leaky - yes very exciting and so want to believe it...but until I get a dark line won't be completely convinced...

Leaky - I will probably keep testing like some mad thing until (or to see if?!?) I get that dark line...Let me know how your testing goes.

Wouldn't know about whether a new baby would be right for your two boys as don't have any kids yet, but sure they would love it. I only have one brother and wish I had more siblings...So keep going for it, and will also keep fingers crossed for you!!!

leaky · 21/05/2008 15:27

Oh WOW Queenie, that's fantastic . You lucky thing, how wonderful...I want to test again now!

I've still been getting pains on & off today.And I'm feeling exactly like What Queenie had written yesterday...am I, aren't I, I just want to know & deal with it.

I'm so pleased for you Queenie....a BFP for one of us...

Last night i was going thru everything in my head & having guilt trips about is it right to change what my boys know now, you know, how complete we feel, then I could go & change it all with a new baby. Still excited about TTC but anxious about whether it's actually right or not. Do I really want to go through all that again. The problem is I absolutely love being pregnant, it makes me feel so sexy,haha!Also have had 2hr & 1hr labours.Goodness knows what the next one would be!

I guess if it happens it happens & I really need to not get hung up about it.I do love all the excitement thou....that's if it happens...aaarrghhh,I'm going crazy now! Better shut up now

cece · 21/05/2008 14:01

Oh queenie a line! ]grin]

ohjoy · 21/05/2008 09:37

Good Luck Queenie! you're pregnant!!!!

queenie1 · 21/05/2008 09:17

Couldn't resist doing test last night and...there was a very faint line. Did another this morning and still a very faint line...

Now think I really might just be PG!!!!!! Will leave it 3 or 4 days and test again...wish me luck!! Am so (cautiously) excited...

leaky · 20/05/2008 17:51

Queenie I'm only on day 32 so it was far too early for me to test,I just couldn't help myself.

Will maybe test friday but have been getting slight achey pains. Had that last time round though for a few days & was actually pregnant then.

queenie1 · 20/05/2008 17:29

Sorry to hear you got your AF's lully and Cece.

Leaky - how early were you when you tested?

I'm now on day 34 of a cycle that could be anything from 28-35 days. Feel very tired and emotional. Still got cramping pains. Not sure about my boobs - sometimes think they are tingly but sure I am convincing myself.

Trying to hold out on doing another test until Thursday morning (if that is, AF hasn't arrived by then). So still in that am I, aren't I place, and still being driven mad by it...Finding it very hard to concentrate on work right now...just want to know one way or another...AAAARRRRGGGGHH...

ohjoy · 20/05/2008 14:36

leaky, hugs to you, hope you feel better soon.

on my first cycle ttc, i must have wasted about 10 test sticks, luckily there are the cheapies...

leaky · 20/05/2008 13:49

I didn't want to write [hmmm] at the end of that I wanted it to be so you could see how I feel!!
Haha,nevermind,lol

leaky · 20/05/2008 13:47

Thanx Littlemiss.I know I shouldn't have given in, I'm just feeling ugh. I'm sure I'm not usually like this every month so there's still hope.Just feeling kind of down.My hormones must be up to something!![hmmm]