Anyone else testing on Tues 25 Oct?

[fredandginger]

I'm at the verrry beginning of my 2ww and it's already driving me crazy - why can't I think about anything else??

Can I join in?? I'm driving myself made, af due on mon but vie felt so weird from before I ovulated and needless to say I've already tested I don't no how many times and got the inevitable bfn!!

The not knowing is killing me! My doc says I have an enlarged uterus, so can't imagine why this may be, other than because of pregnancy. Maybe just wishful thinking, but I'm being referred for a scan. Hope you are all well, altho I would imagine your all getting impatient too!!!

Hi scamp - of course you can join in! It is so hard to be patient isnt it! How does the doc know you have an enlarged uterus?

Fred I have counted the first peak as OV too. I read somewhere (I think it was in here) that the second day is actually OV and the first peak is a warning that it is coming but I am absolutely convinced from other evidence that The first peak was when I OVed.

Last month I had a 32 day cycle - I am on day 32 now but my previous cycles have all been 36 without fail. My last AF was weird too with the first 4 days being very dark brown almost black blood and then proper AF red fresh blood (lovely!) for 6 days after that. So it was almost like my proper AF started on day 36 as normal. A trip to the doc revealed that I had a cervical ectropion (an erosion) which they assured me was nothing to worry about and would have caused that dark brown blood. So I have assumed that actually my last cycle was also 36 days, with the first 4 being old blood from the ectropion.

I definitely feel like AF is coming and have been popping to the loo regularly to check. I convinced myself last month that the cramps meant I was pregnant until AF came and then I was so disappointed that I don't dare let myself entertain that thought again because it is crushing when AF arrives.

I wouldn't mind so much if the luteal phase was normal because it's only my second month of trying - but to worry that I have a short luteal phase would not be good.

I tell you Ive had my eyes opened over the last couple of months. I thought having a baby was just a matter of a quick bonk ad you're up the duff

Wow sorry for harping on!! Feeling sorry for myself haha

Lol whososerious, I think we all make that mistake. Don't we!?! I got pregnant by accident the last two times, my second son was conceived a few wks after I'd had my first!!!

I had been having sharp pains etc after I had a colposcopy done a few wks previous to two cycles ago. The doc assumed it was that that was causing it so done an internal examination and said my uterus was enlarged and so ordered a blood pregnancy test which was obv negative as I just ovulated the wend previous! Startin to get cramps etc now so starting to think I won't have much luck this month!

Wen r u planning on testing, i used a predictor test yesterday and could have sworn I saw a faint line but my eyes may b plain tricks!!

Ah Whysoserious, that sounds a little more complicated than I know about... I'm basically tracking my progress on the iPhone period tracker(!) and using the monitor... my only suggestion....take a test in the next day or so and then every 3 days until AF or BFP? (no help I know)

I logged on to say A CRAMP A CRAMP I'M 8DPO AND HAVE A CRAMPING FEELING
(do not tell me it's wind.....it feels similar but I'm happy fooling myself)

Think I might test on Sunday..

Omg omg just done a test, not due period until mon and got a strong maroon line and a faint pink one!!! Don't want to get hopes up yet but will test again in the morn!!!!that was using a cheapie test out of b and m bargains lol!!!

Gosh, how exciting scampbell84, keep us updated, but it sounds good :)

Well scamp that sounds very promising! I think a congrats are in order

For me it's day 3 of AF cramps. No AF as yet but I will eat my hat if she doesn't come today. It is inevitable that she is on her way but I'd love her to hold off as long as possible so that I know my luteal phase is a decent length.

Also got watery cm but not sure if usually have that before AF...

Ladies can I join too???

I am not sure when I should test but AF due 25th but cycle has been a bit very unpredictable since coming off the pill in June. Last one was only 25 days so could be same again this time. I think I am currently about 7 dpo according to my knowledge which is VERY limited.

I have also had my day 21 bloods taken today as last time I had these done my progesterone was only 17 (normal range is 16 to 30 according to my GP) but I had then done on day 23 and AF arrived day 25 so a low result would be expected.

I am not sure this is our month not enough SWI but there is still a glimmer of hope, it is only our second cycle of trying so expect things to take a while yet.

Sorry to go on, hope you all managed to keep awake!!![hgrin]

Hi Polly - welcome to the mad house!

When are you planning to test?

I caved today (9dpo) and got a BFN. Stupid of me really. Will make DH hide remaining tests until Sunday. Boo. miserable feeling.

Hi Polly - come join us as we all slowly go crazy playing the waiting game.

Oh fred naughty naughty. Don't you dare test again for at least another 3 days (12 dpo I reckon is an ok time to start early testing.

Well I am on regular pant watch and no AF as yet. Cramps subsided a bit today but are back this evening. Am anticipating AF's arrival when I wake up on the morrow.

TMI alert! Still got wet feeling and have had thick yellowish CM today.

I was tempted to test tomorrow 11dpo but think it's too early. I'm actually going away for a few nights and am back on Tues and I think I might just not bother testing at all as am pretty sure AF is going to arrive tomorrow / well before then anyway.

If AF isn't here by the time I get back then I will test. So I will be 15 dpo by then. I'd lo that to happen but I know it won't

Ok, I'm obviously having hat for tea as AF did not arrive yesterday. Today has GOT to be the day and I think it will be soon rather than later. Woke up to more cramping and a bit of a 'funny tummy'. I predict she'll be here by 11 at the latest.

Pantwatch Part Deux begins with ernest...

Fred hope you feeling a bit better today after the early BFN. My colleague got her BFP 5 days after AF was due!!! So fingers still crossed for you.
I will not be testing until 12 dpo as Why suggests which will be Monday or Tuesday bloody hell that seems a long way off. I expect AF around that time too so may be I could get a result on an early predictor test on Sunday. Not going to risk the disappointment, I will be strong and hold out until next week.
Why my fingers are still crossed for you too, enjoy your time away if you are BFP it will still be here when you get back.

Ladies, good luck, I'm all out of luck for this month.
Devastated actually, but will be delighted to hear your good news.

Sorry to here that witchy. Have a glass of wine or two this evening. I'm pretty sure I will be joining you in the next couple of hours. Maybe we're destined to have high achieving, top of the class September babies and next month will be our month.

Pantwatch update: cramps getting more painful and obvious, feel as if AF is imminent. Please stay away AF!!

Ignore my post of just 5 hours ago, I am now seriously wavering. I am not sure if to test tomorrow morning, I know it is ridiculously early only 9/10 dpo but DH just arranged for us to go on a boozy night out and for Japanese with his pals & OHs. I am thinking I need to know with copious amounts of booze flowing and the possibility of raw fish etc. If I know I can be secretly more careful rather than throwing caution to the wind and getting stuck in.

I am pretty sure I won't be but doubts are creeping in as I am sat here symptom spotting!!! trying to ignore very tender boobs Ladies talk me down

Sorry to hear that Witchy - I second why's suggestion for a glass (or three) of wine!

30 cheap pregnancy tests arrived in the post today off amazon. Now, how exactly am I supposed to resist that?!

Thing is, I feel I know that I'll get BFN this month as I tested +ive several days early last time. I'm due in 3/4 days and just feeling rubbish about the whole thing.

Why - enjoy your holiday - sounds lovely; a few days away sounds like bliss to me!

Polly, the sane part of me says 12dpo but the real me is a serial tester (even though I'm only on cycle 2!)....so just test when feels right, but bear in mind you might have to re-test later.... (I know I'm actually not being that helpful, sorry!)

AF arrived as predicted about 12 today. Been expecting it for 4 days so no shock and now I can relax (by drinking copious amounts of alcohol) while I'm away. I'll try for a September baby

FX for the rest of you - will be on here checking for the BFPs

Can I join? AF due on Monday but had cramping for past few days... just trying to keep hopeful. BFN yesterday. It's only our first month of trying but was so hopeful. Trying to wait until Tuesday if AF doesn't come to test, though feel like she will.

Hi cosy - how are you getting on? I'm due a visit from AF on Mon/tues and just got a BFN. Boo. Rather grumpy tonight. Cheer me up with BFP news....anyone??

OK so now I feel daft. Got a faint BFP this morning. And fished out last night's test....also BFP. I thought one minute was enough and chucked it in the bin. Argh. Moral of the story - wait 3 minutes like the packet says!

I'm not yet overjoyed, I am SO shocked. I will be happy, but right now, I'm pretty much just speechless.

Got my fingers crossed for everyone else trying too x

fred that's great news!! Congrats on your BFP! x

Wow, congratulations Fred that is brill news. I love to hear about BFP

I tested Saturday morning got BFN but at least I could go out and enjoy myself guilt free in the evening. Still waiting for AF to arrive, she is due tomorrow and I have been a bit crampy today. Worst is the sore boobs, I had to sleep in a bra last night! Never known this to go on for so long before AF arrives.

If nothing tomorrow I will test again Wednesday.

Congrats Fred
I tested yesterday at 9 dpo and had a BFN. Your experience has lifted my spirits as you went on to get a BFP days later!!

Quite a few days later, I had given up! good luck :)