January TTC Support Group 💚

Hey guys can I ask, for those who have had a CP, how long you bled for? I normally only bleed for 3 days with my period. I've now been bleeding for a week and it seemed to calm a bit but then this morning it's started up again. Testing negative now too.

@MummyV2021 aw no that’s rubbish ☹️ it’s so hard not to compare from your other successful pregnancy isn’t. I really hope you get your BFP and AF doesn’t arrive. It’s so rude when our bodies play tricks on us!

Fingers crossed for you lovely! They always say you're not out til AF arrives but I know it's hard to see it that way! I resisted the urge to test this cycle and was going to wait until tomorrow but have caved and done one this morning at 12DPO and BFN... gutted! AF due Friday and convinced my BFP isn't happening this month now. With my little boy (3yo) I had a 2-3 weeks on CB digital at 12DPO so obviously implanted early with him!! It's so hard not to compare and I'm trying hard not to give up hope until AF comes but the waiting is a killer. I just hope if AF is on her way she isn't late and doesn't torment me!

I didn’t test until the day of AF with my DD too and didn’t use OPKs so no idea when I ovulated with her. I don’t know why I’m so impatient this time round 🙈 I know it helped that I was away with work most of the TWW last time but I’m on mat leave just now and I suppose it’s more heavily on my mind as I’d really like to have a baby this year for a multitude of reasons. We didn’t really have that expectation with DD. I don’t know whether to test tomorrow now or leave it until Friday when it can be classed as missed AF. I’m 24-26 days and I’m on cycle day 26 now so if AF doesn’t show tomorrow then I’m late. I will start spotting today if she’s coming but tbh I usually spot for 2 days and I’ve never had a 27 or 28 day cycle.

Wisjing you all the luck that it’s implantation and not AF!

I don’t think I tested positive with DS until the day of missed period although I was incredibly restrained that month and it was a pretty clear positive.

I’ve got sore boob and cramps (although seemingly disappearing) which are normal for pre AF. Spotting a tiny bit and a bfn this am. Although AF is not due until tomorrow according to my app/Friday according to me based on recent months. I‘m hoping its implantation and AF stays away.

Ah just checked I’m 10DPO not 9! Clear blue website tells me I can’t use their digital test til tomorrow based on my ovulation date I know I’ve tested early but a bit disappointed that nothings showing up at 10DPO

There’s definitely still time! 🤞🏻

Stupidly did a test this morning at 9DPO and it was BFN 🙈 I should just wait til tomorrow. Still no signs of AF, boobs are sore and I was sick last night. I’m pretty sure I was sick not long after implantation with my DD so again hoping that’s a good sign but I’m really not sure.

Thank you so much, she was a little light in all our lives.

Thank you for replying I hope you didn't find my question insensitive. I know my older daughter would absolutely love a little sibling. I just hope it's what she actually wants and not just the idea of it.
I feel like you now, better job, more freedom ie parental leave, still a whole lot of love to give. Best wishes to you on this journey xxxx

Pretty sure I'm out this month... now around 13dpo, period due within the next couple of days. Still negative on 10miu tests each morning the last few days 😔
So disheartening. Good luck everyone ✨

Hi, just found this thread and wanted to join as I’ve just started TTC baby #2. I’m 36 and baby #1 was conceived at 29 so I’m a bit anxious it may take some time. Last time I got a bit obsessed with opk’s and temping so hoping to try and be a bit more relaxed this time. I’ve not told anyone we’re trying so was hoping to find some friends here 🙏🏼

I just have a question about ovulation, does anyone who uses opks notice that they get the ovulation cramps on the same day as their peak? Or is it before? I get cramps on CD16/17 every month of my 27D cycle. Which would mean a short LP, which is similar to last time if I remember correctly. Flo app always wants to tell me I ovulate on CD13 even though I’ve got years of data to show cramps on CD16/17. Just wondered if anyone else is similar?

sorry for the long post!! Xxx

So sorry about your daughter!

yeah, it kind of does, but I’m far more settled emotionally, financially and think I’d actually cope better older than when I did when I was very young.
She doesn’t know, no. We’re just seeing how we go really. We’ve already decided no additional testing etc, we’ve got a very good life and we’d still have a good life either way.

MrsH26,

Can I ask about your daughters age Gap. If this TTC turns out for me we will have a 15 year age gap. (We lost our beautiful girl at 7 years of age in 2023).

Does the age gap scare you? Does she know your TTC.

I was in the Nov group, (possible CP in early Dec), didn't really get to try in Dec, not the right head space, so now I'm back but I've been observing the Jan thread from a distance as I'm only ovulating this week. But your comment twinged my noseyness 🐽

I think I’m out this month again but can implantation bleeding occur around the time of AF. If the spotting I’ve had is AF it’s early so clutching at straws at this point.

@MrsH26 same to you! I’ll keep the thread updated once I’ve done a test. I might cave tomorrow but I’ll probably be a BFN as still a bit early. I think that’s the worst thing about a 26 day cycle, you want to test but you might not even get a BFP until after missed AF.

I’ve got everything crossed for you!

@MrsH26 my DD is only 8 months so it’s fairly fresh for me 😂

AF is due sun/mon for me.
i can’t remember with my daughter she’s 18 🙈🙈

@MrsH26 I’m giving AF til Thursday to show up which is also my first day back at work after mat leave so I’m really hoping for a positive otherwise I’ll be in a foul mood 😂

I didn’t think I was having symptoms when pregnant with DD so you never know! It’s just looking back I know I was bloated and tired.

I’ve fallen asleep early last night and night before, which is very unusual for me.
no bloating, had some cramping a few days ago but nothing since, boobs all normal.

i don’t know whether to just wait for AF and keep holding out, save the disappointment that I think is inevitable! 😕

@MrsH26 also 9DPO and my boobs are so painful and feel huge! I’m feeling really tired but I’m not very bloated I don’t think. I was super bloated with my DD so I’m still unsure. I have a short cycle and clearly having a short LP this time too so really not sure what to make of it all. When are you testing?

I’m still managing to hold strong on not testing!
9DPO today and still nothing of note to report

Still no sign of AF coming for me, if she was coming I would have started spotting yesterday or today and there’s nothing 🤞 I’ve got a digital test lined up for Thursday morning if AF doesn’t show, just breaking out the big guns because I don’t think my cheap tests actually work. They didn’t pick up my CP when all other tests showed a clear positive so I think they’re duds.

The temptation to test tomorrow is so real!!

Thank you! Tested today again and line is still there. Going to test tomorrow with an FRER.🤞 AF due Friday

@AmazeB I can never seen anyone’s lines but I see that one!!! I’m similar stage to you, 9DPO today but a short cycle so AF due tomorrow.