Ok...scared to test so let's talk symptoms

[NoMoreMarbles]

Hi,

I'm a serial lurker in general after taking time off MN - long standing MNers might remember me from a few years back but this is my first post in a while.

Ok...backstory...DH and I started TTC#2 in October 2007 when DD was 18months old... fast forward a little over 11years later... 9 MCs under my belt and 2 years since last actively "trying"... DH and I have had some major relationship upheavals in the last 2 years so TTC wasn't really a reasonable idea... all is back on track in a big way and obviously given the topic we've DTD although without the intent of getting upduffed...

So back to my actual reason to post... I use a period tracker as a habit more than anything and generally my cycles are 29-30 days over the last year or so although previous tracking efforts have been a bit hit and miss... I'm now very rarely late unless for the obvious reason

So I was due on 4 days ago and don't feel particularly period-y.

I am definitely more tired than usual, achey boobs, and slightly queasy feeling in the back of my throat.

I know I should just bite the bullet and test but I'm a bit scared of the potential BFP and anxiety that it will inevitably be MC number 10... not to mention I haven't got a test yet and won't be able to get one till at least tomorrow night!!

I'm looking for a bit of chat about symptoms, your stories, am I/aren't I etc anyone up for that?

Hello @nomoremarbles, I’m new to all this and I’ve been feeling sick for two weeks now but not due on until Friday. I’ve been sleeping a lot more, exhausted in the day, had lower back ache and mild stomach cramps (like AF is coming however I only usually get pains on the day of AF). Seem to be really thirsty but also analysing every single change in my body! Very little boob change though! I’ve tested many times already, all BFN. It would be my first, and totally unplanned but i’d be really happy. Hopefully my OH would be too!!

Totally understand your anxiety with testing but I guess if AF isn’t coming then you may aswell know. Wishing you so much luck this time x

Hi there! I'm always happy for a chat! I'm incredibly sorry to hear about your mc's I can't even imagine how hard that must have been to go through! You're very strong to keep going and I admire that!!

We're trying for our first and have been for around 9 months. We've just been "seeing how it goes" for the first 8 months but this cycle we decided to try dtd every 2 days starting from the end of af. I'd like to be hopeful but 8 months of bfn's I think I will be shocked when we get our BFP!! I do love a poas though 😂😂 the only symptoms I feel like I have been having is the last few days I have been super bloated. I had itchy boobs today and they feel like they are pulling when I wake up. I also had unbelievable sweats during the night a couple of days ago which woke me up a good 4/5 times!! I ovulated between 5-7 days ago so just waiting to test on Saturday. Hopefully this is my month!

Please keep me updated when you test. I am really hoping for a sticky one for you if it's a BFP you deserve it after everything you've been through. ❤️❤️

@thejollytrolleydolly love that we both posted on this at similar times! Hope you’ve had a good day x

Thanks for the replies trolleydolly and daisy

I remember the early days of TTC and how excited I was every time I tested! We TTC DD for about 9/10 months and I was so surprised by the BFP that I made DH (was DP in them days lol) run out immediately to buy a CB test as I didn't believe the first one!

This time round I thought it would be a breeze! Loads of DTD, relaxing and enjoying the process but it's been a bit s##t to be fair!

Being entirely honest, I thought all thoughts of more babies had been put to bed but I can't help feeling a little excited...

@NoMoreMarbles I'm excited for you! I really hope it's a good result for you tomorrow ❤️ TTC is such a rollercoaster ride isn't it?! I just wish it would hurry up so I can celebrate!

@Daisy726 heyyyy 🙋🏽‍♀️ we a love a bit of symptom spotting don't we?

Fx for us all 🤞🏼

Good luck with your test - fingers crossed that it’s positive!

My early symptoms were exactly the same for both mine - needing to pee more, tiredness, nausea (slight in the early days), gone off things I usually loved, a weird full feeling in my lower abdomen around about when implantation should be and more cm than usual (sorry tmi).

My symptoms were so exactly the same that I knew I was pregnant with the second way before I could test! Sorry to hear about your MCs hope this leads to baby #2 for you

Still no AF...I'm going to have to definitely test aren't I? Bugger!

@NoMoreMarbles yes do a test, let us know how you get on. I'm really hoping it's a good result x

I've ordered some cheapies from amazon prime which will be here tomorrow so I'll be doing one immediately I was hoping work would take my mind off it but it's all I can think about! I couldn't sleep last night and must have pee'd 10 times! Tired today obv!

How are you feeling trolleydolly? Any symptoms yet?

@NoMoreMarbles only the same, super tired this morning and really struggled to get out of bed. Felt nauseous last night as I was laid in bed then had Vom come up my throat suddenly after my shower this morning which is random!! Still getting a slight pulling feeling in my boobs when I wake up which seems to go away after an hour or so and the night sweats were back last night. I caved and did a cheap test today obviously it was a bfn but I just needed to get it out of my system haha! TTC really does take over your life sometimes doesn't it? I go through phases of thinking about it constantly and then not thinking about it at. Funnily enough the obsessive thoughts always seem to happen during the tww 😂😂

Excited for your tests arriving tomorrow 😁😁

Hi all, hope you don't mind me joining!
I'm four days late so I'm obviously symptom spotting!
I've got a bad back, a headache, nausea, cramps and my boobs are a little bit tender.
The day AF was due (Saturday CD26) I had spotting but it was literally four little red spots and that's it.
I've tested today but not with sensitive ones (ordered some to come tomorrow)
Fx for everyone else!!

Definitely sounds promising trolleydolly

I've been back and forth for a wee this morning definitely more than usual! Slightly sore bbs too that I only ever get on day 2 of AF... also... my dinner tasted weird today! I have jacket spud every day in work with tuna mayo or beans... tuna today and could only manage about half as it just tasted odd... it's canteen food but never had any issues before it's been that long since I've last symptom spotted I'm hoping I'm not just imagining it all!

Hi Daisy! Glad to have you join us for the symptom spotting!

I couldn't sleep last night and had a look at two things that if it turns out to be true, would be a very weird coincidence! 1st was a what will 2019 bring thing on Facebook (I don't usually do those things but I was bored at 2am) and it came up "baby girl" and the second one was a due date calculator on baby centre and it said 6th September 2019... that was my husbands Nans birthday and she passed away 2 years ago to the day of the last time DH and I DTD (in the potential fertile window- we've DTD since but tmi)

Weird eh! I am just being silly speculating and getting myself more excited by the prospect...setting myself up for a fall from a great height most likely with my history...

I'll join you - although it's too early for me to test yet I'm symptom spotting like mad and getting way ahead of myself. I've pretty much convinced myself and will be hugely disappointed when AF arrives mon/Tues.
So far I've had a very vivid dream of poas with a hugely positive line. I woke up yesterday with one sore breast up into my armpit. I've never had boob pain before AF and never had it when pregnant with DS either. I do feel a little crampy every now and then but I'm probably still full from all the overeating at Xmas. I'm not sleeping well at night for the last 3 night's. First sign when pregnant last time was the insomnia.
I keep putting it all together and telling myself it much be true but I really don't want to build myself up for a fall.

Hi boodles good to have you here! The more the merrier in this definitely!

I have my fingers firmly crossed for everyone here!

@NoMoreMarbles are you testing tomorrow? Fingers crossed for you!

I also keep feeling like I'm a million degrees and either completely wiped out or feeling agitated when trying to sleep! I also have a bit of short fuse atm but not sure if customers are just ruder haha

I'm hopefully going to be testing tomorrow but I'm a bit scared of it... I'm expecting bfn and I can breathe a sigh of relief for the lack of stress a BFP will inevitably bring but I'm going to be gutted too I think if I'm honest with myself!

What date is everyone else's test day?

I'm testing again on Saturday which is a week after AF was due.
We're due to sign the papers on Tuesday for ivf so hoping she shows before then!

I hope it is a bfp for you though even though I know it won't be an easy ride for you

Good luck OP. Hope you get the result you want.

Thanks apollo

I'm trying failing to not get my hopes up... it's been 11 years in October 18 since this sh*#show started and it would just be really nice to have it just happen without the stress of TTC and it just go to plan...

DD is 13 next week and desperate for a little brother/sister. I've failed her for 11 years (I know it isn't my fault per se but it's my body stopping her from getting her baby brother/sister and my body stopping DH getting his DS/DD2 )

Oh gosh I’m so so sorry for all of your MCs, must be utterly heartbreaking for you, I really hope this is a sticky one for you!

I’m 7DPO ttc #2, I had an ectopic earlier this year and because I’m still BF, my cycles are regular.

I’m trying to be breezy about it but I know I’m so over invested this month particularly as my last DC was a sept babe.

*arent.

frillyfarmer I'm sorry about your EP I have my fingers crossed for this cycle for you!

Nothing new to report here my cheapies are arriving tomorrow so I'll hopefully have an answer by tomorrow night...

Feeling really queasy today...heartburn is horrid today too - I'm on medication for chronic heartburn but it's bad despite taking my meds and eating remegels...6 days late... Amazon cheapies are en route as we speak

I'm out AF has arrived with bells on!

I suppose one good thing to come out of this is I am pretty sure I want to start TTC again... best have a chat with DH when I get home

Oh no! @NoMoreMarbles I'm sorry the witch got you!! At least you have the fact that you want to try again to take out of it. Keep us informed of how you get on, you really deserve a healthy pregnancy. You've always got people to speak to on here ❤️