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Hi, I'm a newbie here and ttc newbie as well! I'm looking for buddies to share experience. Who's with me?Experts tips always welcome
We've been ttc for fe months, before NTNP. However now I'm starting to feel the pressure for BFP.

Good for you waiting to test woodwaj good luck with the 'crotch watch'

and Good luck for your 2ww one when is your BFP due?

Re the scan, I don't mind you asking at all one I went down to Harley Street (luckily only 10 mins from my office) there are quite a few places on Harley Street including the London Ultrasound Centre (£150) and the Fetal Medicine Centre (£100) that do early pregnancy/ dating/ viability scans. I used the first one and they were great, I would have no hesitation recommending them, so friendly and helpful.

From memory I think you're based up in Warks? Unless I have that totally wrong (sorry if I have!) so I would try looking for local private hospitals with maternity services and you'll probably find some do scans - or you could make a day out of it and pop down to London town (they are open on Saturdays) :)

I just checked our local Nuffield hospital and they do them - actually our local NHS hospital has an early pregnancy unit and they do them too but it's a first come first served thing so lots of waiting. I reckon there are a few places near you.

If you can wait to approx. 7 weeks (or more) you will get to see more, but most places do them from 5 weeks.

So, I have extensively googled cheesecake, soft cheese, cream cheese etc in pregnancy and the NHS suggest cream cheese is ok (PHEW!)

Haha crotch watch, I love it.

I defo think the scan is worth it when you find out so early. 12 weeks is so long!! Would you go for one of those 3D ones? Im not too sure if I think they are a bit freaky!

I know I would get early scans as soon as I got my BFP as the PCOS has a higher rate of miscarriage so its good and bad at the same time.

phew! cheesecake panic over!! I can imagine my cousin was being over cautious!

Still no Af from me. I just want your advice. If last Af started 7th October, when would you expect it this month?? Do I have my dates wrong!

Hi all, sorry I've not been on for a while, mega busy!
Woodwaj, is your cycle usually 28 days? If so you would be 1 day late! So fingers crossed af stays away. My cycle has been 30 so I've got till Sunday to test, n im so anxious to poas now!! Help!!
Onelife I've enjoyed the app too, makes me feel reassured, how long do you have to wait now?
Broody- I got the cheap ones n they said to do the second wee of the day! I think as long as it's not too diluted it's ok.
V- so excited for you, my friend had an early scan an it was so cute, size of a little bean. I don't think I could wait till 12 weeks. How you feeling?

I dont have normal cycles! I have meds to make me have AF and to ovulate as well. Glad you thik im late. Im now convincing myself to wait till friday to test. I have a day off and if its a BFN I dont want to be disappointed in work!

Hi wood didn't your 2ww begin on 21st October?? In which case AF would have been due 3rd/4th so you would be 1/2 days late today. That tallies with a 28 day cycle from 7th oct too, today would be cycle day 30 for you.

I can't remember but do you definitely know when you ov'd?

This is exciting!

Good luck for Sunday jenny

Sorry jenny I was totally on crotch watch again, are you nervous for sunday?

Im still finding it hard to believe AF isnt going to make an appearance anytime soon. Im glad I haven't got my dates wrong though its reassuring

I think I ov'd early around the 17th

I also just checked and sept cycle was 28 days!

Ooh if you ov'd early then AF is even more overdue - which is very exciting!

So do you think you can stick it out until Friday??

Yep defo going to wait. Im out friday night so prob best to!! Im convinced AF will arrive. Did you have any symptoms other than spotting vicky?

Oh that sounds promising! Hope you get that positive on Friday!
I feel the same too, thinking af will arrive on Sunday. The only symptom that I've got is really itchy boobs, that feel tense, don't know if this a sign?

I had some cramping (like AF was coming) and also felt a bit ill, like I was going to get a cold or something (achey, cold, headache, sore throat and runny nose). I also had really vivid dreams just before I got my BFP (including a dream I got my BFP!).

Have heard lots of ladies that get sore or itchy boobs and also extreme tiredness and needing to pee a lot. I did get all of those (still have most of them) but they came later for me.

Any symptoms wood or jenny?

Yeah I have itchy boobs,an achy belly and I'm tired even tho I'm getting enough sleep.
I also have those vivid dreams, that I get a BFP!
I still thinking I'm just symptom spotting!

I have AF cramps. I was a bit sniffley last week but nothing came of it. That's all really.

Im trying not to imagine things. Think im actually going to go insane!!!

Why do we do this! Haha

I know I'm googling everything!

This is sounding very good for both of you, I really hope it's your time.

My best advice is to just try and busy yourself with lots of things and I'll keep my fingers tightly crossed for some good news!!

I thinking holding out to test is definitely the best option, I've seen too many sad stories from people that test early and get a positive only for AF to arrive a few days later.

So, sit tight and good luck!! Be sure to let us know when you decide to POAS.......

Can't believe it's only Tuesday, but excited about fireworks tonight, then roll on the weekend. Anyone got anything fun planned?

Time has been going very slowly!! I have friday off. Having a carpet fitted in the morning then going out for lunch then to see Thor as we didnt get to this weekend. Then friday night im going to a charity night out to raise money for a cancer charity the theme is 'at the movies'

what about everyone else

Thanks for the scan info V, hoping I'll be checking out local places in the not too distant future.

Oooo Woodwaj&J, it's sounding promising for you both, keeping my fingers crossed And I def support the wait to test philosophy, as V said be busy bees!!!
6dpo today for me. No symptoms, wouldn't expect any yet anyway as early days. No idea what to think this cycle, felt so sure last time and was obviously wrong, feel like can't get too hopeful as it's too sad when it doesn't work. So just waiting and seeing and even if I do get 'symptoms' my plan is just to ignore them and only test if af is late, self preservation in action

I know how you feel onelife, I got so disheartened last time. So I'm
Trying not to build myself up too much this time and relax.
Fingers crossed that we all have bfp for Christmas!
Not doing much this weekend apart from silly household jobs, been so busy for the last few months that it's nice to have a rest

That's exactly why im not testing till friday onelife I just dont want to be getting a negative. I still have stomach pains/cramps but no AF as of this morning.

AF is here. I knew it was lurking!!!

Aww chin up wood, it might be spotting?? Or do you definatly think it's af? Xx

It wasnt much yet but it looked like AF im pretty sure spotting happens around ov and not AF.

Oh does it, I didn't know that. Hope you feel ok. It will happen x

Thanks :) im ok. Im more disappointed because I think oh is going to be away next time I ov. Next hospital appointment is 18th December so I think thats my next step!!

Awh Woodwaj, so sorry to hear that, was really hoping for you. Will give af a bop on the nose for you. Hope you're ok, make sure you have lots of nice treats over the next few days