AF due 20th July / 5DPO - Who Wants to Test With Me??

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Hello!

Some of these threads are HUGE and I'm feeling a bit lost, so I'd thought I'd make a new one for anyone who is due their AF Wednesday 20th July (or thereabouts!) and are 4/5 DPO.

Symptoms so far
1-3DPO - Nothing
4DPO - sore boobs and lots of clear CM (sorry!)
5DPO - very sore lower back right in the middle, sore bbs + AF style cramps

A little about me... I've suffered x2 miscarriages over the years, one at 6 weeks and the other at 10 weeks (had a D&C). Horrible experience but hoping for a sticky bean this time! So technically I'm trying for my 1st.

Would love to know a bit about you as well and hope we can test together - and try to keep sane while waiting! Good luck everyone

Mighty yeah pre mmc pretty much 28 day cycles, lots of years on pill but regular when not as well. Since Mmc, a random 23 day and a 27. Using clear blue dual hormone opk, so as log as I am ovulating, I'm not missing it 😉. I don't reckon I'll get past the weekend without testing, I know I should wait in case I get my hopes up and the. It doesn't last. Yep first one, left it a bit late....

swimming it's never too late! ♥︎ I really hope you get a little bean. Test whenever you feel the need, just keep us updated and any symptoms as well. After my MCs took a while for things to settle, I'm sure you'll be just fine

Thanks Mighty, I've got a bucket load of Internet cheapies but I'll save my expensive test for the weekend before I partake in a prosecco!

Hahaha swimming nice idea! I've bought some cheapies off eBay yesterday and I've got a Superdrug FRER as well as I've heard they're pretty reliable

How's everyone's symptoms today? Anything to report?? My boobs and back aren't hurting anymore, but I feel constantly sick and exhausted. I'm never one to feel sick, really.

Symptoms today- Mood swings and slight cramping, 5 days til AF is due, already think I'm out for this month :(

Symptoms sound promising Mighty
Fx you're not out Pink cramps and mood swings could be anything yet.
I'm only 4dpo I think and nothing really to report. I find it hard to know what is real and what is in my head. Doesn't time go so slowly in the 2ww?!

Keep the faith girlies! I'd say my boobs were 'heavy' and a feeling in my stomach today but like I say, I had that last 2 months and then AF arrived... I know I can't be sure but I would say I've been fertilised but not implanted previous months, does that sound silly?

I usually get period pain/cramps and sore ish boobs before AF is due anyways so I've now learnt to ignore those symptoms, however when I was pregnant previously (in March) I had more period type pains and sore boobs, so either way it's the same symptoms for me so I give up lol

I also don't have any pregnancy tests but I'm now contemplating buying some off eBay which would get here for Friday, which would be 3 days before AF. Don't know if I should do it to myself

pink - I totally understand where you're coming from, pregnancy symptoms can often mimic AF (how mean of mother nature!) I would deffo buy some tests from eBay - works out so much cheaper than buying them individually, and you can get super sensitive ones. I think eBay do x40 strips for £1.99 or something. At least it wont be a waste of pennies, and you can use them for any future testing as well. Sorry I sound like a POAS saleswoman

Poppy I totally agree! Its like hours turn into days and days turn into weeks! Turned to my partner and said "HOW can it only be Tuesday?!" Next Wednesday might as well be next bloody year! Only crap thing about TTC, if we're out this month, having to go through it all again! But it'll be worth it in the end Let me know if things start changing.

swimming it doesn't sound silly at all! Sometimes I do think how many "periods" were actually chemicals or v early miscarriages (horrid thought I know but can't help it!) But really its probably us overthinking it and it's just standard old AF.

Hi all!

AF due on 20th for me too, 4dpo now. First cycle trying after stopping pill two months ago. When are you you all going to test? I have some early tests but not sure how much I trust them!

Waiting for Taking Charge of Your Fertility to arrive. Recently read the Impatient womans Guide to Getting Pregnant (twice!) and loved it.

Hi Almo! Welcome you sound really similar to me, I'm not 100% of my DPO but I think I'm 3-4 at the mo. What symptoms are you having?

Ooh sounds fab, what sort of advice did it have?? I think I'm going to test this Sunday (if I can wait that long) with those extra sensitive ones, and then on Wednesday 20th, if AF hasn't come! Fx for you!! Is it your first or do you have any other children!

Ok so I have bought a load of those cheapies off eBay and will test as soon as they arrive! Will let you know how I get on :)

Mighty those dates sound good I might do the same if I can hold back from doing one every day! This is my first. Finding it all v exciting but the days go by so slowly!

IPW guide has basic evidenced-based info on ovulation prediction, timing pregnancy & health stuff. Also discussed anxiety, MC, infertility. Very chatty, funny.

DP Is now away until Friday night and has made me promise I'll not test while he's not here, that's this morning, tmw and Friday morning making it Saturday to test!! I'll have to hide the tests!!!

swimming that's very good of you! I'll be separated from dh at AF and a day either side, don't think I'll be able to hold out!

Morning ladies! Are we feeling fabulous and positive today Got a few days off thank goodness, was supposed to be doing some decorating and general bits but I can't shake off this sick feeling! It's constant, along with AF style cramps and wicked heartburn Back was hurting again so much last night, but fine again this morning, I honestly cant keep up and really trying not to Google or overthink it!!

pink thats so exciting!! They're due to arrive on Friday, right?

Almo I know, its dragging, which is why i'm finding these forums so helpful! Aw how exciting for you!! I don't think any of us have any DC so imagine if this month we al got BFP! Really must look into IPW, I have anxiety myself which isn't really helping thoughts on MC! Is the only reason I'm also apprehensive about the whole thing. You can do it!! Can you hold out till Sat?

Swimming haha you have the willpower to do this!! As we all seem to be more able to test Saturday, should we make Sat the first official testing day? It might make me hold out better if we all do it then?!

Quick question for you ladies - I know we need to wait for BFP but do you have baby names in mind?? I've know way before TTC I'd like a little lad called Noah/Freddie, and a girl called Betsy/Penelope. Might change though!

Almo, think it was more to do with him thinking if it was BFN I'd be on my own, so with him being so lovely I'll try and hang on!

Mighty, I'll wait till Sat with you unless I get permission from afar, he is back Fri night so he might go for that 😂

Lovely names, I like Florence & Jack

No new symptons, still just boobs and odd stomach feeling, oh and tight jeans but that's just my 'eat whatever I feel like' bad approach at minute, won't be laughing at bikini time 👙👙

Hi ladies,
5dpo today for me and the only thing that's been different is I've been a bit emotional. I was watching David Cameron leave 10 downing st on tv and I welled up? What is that all about!!? I'm so tired with work though so it's probably just exhaustion! Love the names Mighty and Swimming
I find girls names so much easier to choose than boys. I teach so I'm always relating names to kids I've taught!
Are the first testers this weekend? My AF would most likely be due next Thursday ish (still not sure of cycles) Think I might try to wait to see if it's actually late. If not here by next Friday will test then. Seems soooo far away! Eeeek excited for all of us. Sooo hope we are a lucky little group and get lots of BFPs

Hi. I'm here to join your merry group. I'm due on the 20th (or there abouts) so I hope your bfps give me hope. I feel I'm going crazy. Like it feels it's been forever since I O'd. I'm glad I get to wait wirh more people at least!

olguitha welcome!

poppydm yes, it's great to be excited for other people too! Fx for all of us!

2 days to go!

Symptoms Wed 13th July

• Really sore bbs at the sides (especially at night)
• Lots of white cm
• Insanely bloated constantly
• Feeling sick + heartburn (only at night)
• Bad lower back in middle and AF style cramps

(hope this doesn't annoy anyone, just helps me keep track!)

Welcome olguitha! Hope you get your BFP with us! Due on 20th too, are you have any symptoms at the mo?

swimming I selfishly hope you can test Saturday with me, or I'll be stomping my feet shouting "s'not fair!" If you do test Friday lemme know, my tests came today! Haha swimming weirdly I'm doing the same at the minute! Constantly grazing, I'll need a nose bag!

Poppy Are you a teacher? Aw to be fair Cameron leaving No10 with his kids was a bit of a tearjerker! We don't judge here Could be a good sign!! Was going to test on Sat with an early test, do you think you'd want to do the same? I think from next week we'll all be testing like mad anyway!

Oh bloody hell sorry, the post above for symptoms was supposed to say Thursday 14th!!! Feels like a Wednesday!

Ok so 10dpo today and I had a random 3 hours of feeling 'sick' this morning but this has now passed, never had this before so hoping it's a sign.
Still have lower back pain and boobs sore. Fingers crossed! Xx

Hi Mighty I have nothing. Had some occasions during what would be implantation so I'm hoping it was that. But nothing much really. I can only hope.
I've felt a bit light headed today but I didn't have time for breakfast so there's that.

In conclusion I'm trying my very bestest not to symptom spot