December bus - testing first week of december

[ceebee21]

Hi all,

AF arrived today so thought I would start a new thread....feel free to join.

First cycle since MMC and ERPC on 1st October, following BFP straight after implant removal.

Bit odd for me, first proper AF in a few years.

Hoping this is the month!

@Flossie333 oh no I’m sorry! When are you next due AF? I’m due 1st Jan so I’m hoping for a wonderfully happy new year!!

Sorry about that @Flossie333! Next month for sure!

So AF is officially late...sort of. I'm on CD 31, which is only the second time in 4 years I've gone past CD 30. So not unprecedented, but highly unusual.

Mild cramps. Very very sore breasts, but that's usual for AF. Two tests (one IC, one FRER) this morning with FMU. Both BFN.

A bit confused here, as it's very odd for me to be late but I don't feel particularly pregnant. And the tests agree with me.

I know this has been asked 1 million times, but anyone have any experience with negative tests after their missed period?

Hi Everton
I Am now 11 dpo and bfn... so I am feeling af on her way... she is supposed to arrive Upcoming weekend so let's see. I just want this torture to be over. I thought it will be the month but unfortunately it doesn't look that bright.. I don't want to feel stressed and my husband is telling me to stop stressing.. but I can't help it. I wish I could turn of my emotions and just be ok. My two sister in laws just had babies both of them. And I feel so left out. But I am so happy for them I really am. I am waking up in the middle of the night feeling heartbroken. I know I need to calm down but how do I calm down?

@whatsthecraic91 @Flossie333 sorry AF arrived for you too...best of luck next cycle! Funny that you are due next one on New Year’s Day, I’m due on Christmas Day haha...would be the best present ever but trying not to get hopes up too much

So my AF is due today and hasn't arrived so Ovia is telling me to take a test today eeek!

I feel nervous all of a sudden! Will pick up some tests today but might not test for a day or two just to give AF a chance to arrive if she's going to.

Not really had any symptoms to speak of (vivid dreams but that's nothing unusual plus felt nauseous a few nights ago) but don't really feel period-y either. Possibly just a long cycle due to coming off the pill recently.

@timswifey how exciting! 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
I get the nervousness I'd feel nervous too; scared to take my first test next week if AF doesn't show.... so much is resting on you POAS but good luck and whatever will be will be.

Thanks @Blondeandbroody - have you had any symptoms yet?

@timswifey long story short this is my first cycle from stopping the pill so I'm unclear on my cycle but I believe I may only be 3dpo maximum as I've not tested or anything just educated guesses this cycle. Currently on CD17 from my last AF/date I stopped the mini pill.

Feeling some mild cramps the last two days but I'm only due my AF next weekend based on my previous cycles whilst on the pill as I had them semi regularly... so still a way to go; too early to know anything really.

I could've sworn I had pink spotting earlier but turns out I just had some pink highlighter pen on my finger from work and I must've transferred some onto the tissue and it got wet 😂😂😂

AF strolled in today. Out this month, but onwards next month!

Good luck to everyone still testing! ❤️

Cerios156 sorry to hear that this wasn’t your month. Hope next is more positive for you.
I gave the docs a call on Monday about the spotting. It actually got heavier on Monday-like a REALLY light period. It’s since completely stopped and today has been nothing. Still popping to see the doc tomorrow as she wanted a face to face. Just trying to switch off from it all!! Easier said than done!!
Xx

@Blondeandbroody this is my first cycle off the pill too - so snap!!

Bought a couple of pregnancy tests today - the shop only had the clear blue digital ones at £10 each! So not going to POAS for another day or two.

No idea where I'm finding the self-control from ha!

How are you ladies doing this evening? Anyone testing in the morning?

Hey I think AF is here. I'm out xx

How many DPO would you do a FRER? Did one at 9 (Tues), came back negative but I think it might be a bit early. AF due on Sun, should I do another test or just trying and be patient and wait?!

@timswifey oh how exciting for you I have everything crossed that you are a first times a charm kinda girl ❤️🤞🏻❤️ it may restore my faith in it being possible for me too xx no pressure HAHA!

I ordered 2 x FRER on amazon for £5 which I was happy with that price for them and then I've ordered a cheaper pack of 10 random ones on eBay for £5 I figured I'd use those first and if there's a faint line I could use a FRER to try and confirm. Don't wanna waste the better tests x

I don't know how you are finding the discipline either haha but just remember the longer you leave it the better chance of it being a good clear positive and none of this faint like stuff!!

I take it AF has stayed away too?

When you came off your pill did you start trying straight away or did you give it some time so your cycle settled?

@Sunshinexx95 just wanted to say hi, so sorry you’re feeling so stressed out, it must be incredibly difficult to see people enjoying what you desperately want- and so close to you. I’m 11/12 dpo depending on which app I trust and also got a BFN today. If I’m out that’s the 4th month.
I didn’t take it brilliantly last couple of months...but I have a bit of a different perspective this month and maybe some of it will help you:

• telling myself that if it didn’t happen then maybe that little embryo wasn’t meant to be our baby
• listening to a podcast episode from Fearne Cotton with Kris Hallenga who just puts an amazing perspective on life...really recommend it for a change of perspective, especially for things out of our control player.fm/series/happy-place/kris-hallenga
• giving myself one day to be sad and feel all the feelings (I tell my husband I do NOT want fixing/helpful suggestions and if he can’t do that then to just give me some space 😬), then onwards and upwards
• come up with a couple of reasons why it could be even better to get pregnant next month or the one after (upcoming events etc)
• pick a friend who is out of your ‘family’ circle and confide. Pick someone who won’t judge!!m

I hope we’re both lucky this month 💛

@Sunshinexx95 I wish I had advice but I feel the same I feel quite empty recently... it's been my main focus for months so I'm going to carry on TTCing but not so obsessively xx

@croissantmonster hiii,
Thank you so much for taking your time and writing such a lovely encouraging text. I feel like I have someone with me. I have isolated myself from everyone and everything. I know it is not good. But I don't know why my brain doesn't want to listen to me anymore. I have isolated myself from the closest people. And maybe it is not going to happen if I keep stressing and thinking about it. I think I have to let it go and relax. I will listen to the link u sent me and I will try to keep myself occupied.
Thank u so much ❤️❤️

@AliSxo hi ❤️
I know how u feel I need to stop obsessing and just calm down. This is my 4th cycle trying ... technically 3rd cause last month my husband was away and we missed ovulation... I hope we will all get our BFP soon 😍🙏🙏🙏🙏

Me too it's my 3rd month, I did catch but had a miscarriage at 5 weeks so not counting that month xx we've got this @Sunshinexx95 xx

@Sunshinexx95 no worries, your mind is probably just tired from constantly thinking about it. Hope you feel less alone and manage to find a way to deal with the ups and downs 💛

If all else fails, a good laugh usually lifts me up. YouTube caters to all sense of humour 🤓 xxx

@botbird84 I think I would try to wait. It's torture testing early - better test later and be sure right?

@Blondeandbroody still no AF here, this is literally my first month off so not taking it too seriously this month 🙃

@croissantmonster I love your strategies 🤗 need to give the Fearne cotton podcast a try.

Sending hugs to you @Sunshinexx95 hope you're taking care of yourself xx

@timswifey that’s great looking promising please keep us updated! Crossing everything and sending all the luck I can haha x

I am Trying not to take it too seriously being first cycle post the pill too but finding it hard cause I want it so much, I have been waiting for us to start TTC for about 2 years now so I’m struggling to contain my excitement now we finally are x

Sunshinexx95 I feel what you are going through. We’ve been trying for 4 months although 2 of those I missed ovulation time frames. I got lucky on the first month but that was very short lived (tested positive before AF then got AF 4 days later). I’m 36 so time is really not on my side. My sister in law is due her first baby this month (she got pregnant first cycle), my other sister in law has 2 young children, again first tries for both of them. I just seem to be taking a bit longer which frustrates me.
Lots of my friends have babies but equally lots don’t which comforts me (some out of choice).
I have known friends to really struggle with starting a family but things have worked out ok in the end for them. One friend had 3 miscarriages, 1 eptopic, failed IVF over years and has now got 2 lovely little girls.
I just want to reassure you that it is very early days for you. You will be ok, I’m just trying to be more relaxed about things but it really is very hard indeed when it’s something you want but it’s pretty much out of your control!
Remain positive & be kind to yourself.
Sending hugs and baby dust to everyone who is struggling at the mo. Xxx

Hi everyone
I'm 15dpo and due af today, does anyone have any experience of boots 5 day early tests. I'm not sure what to make of this

@Crazywheeloflife it cautiously looks like the start of a BFP, so tentative congrats! Test again in a couple of days and hopefully it's stronger.

I'm 11DPO today and Ovia predicted this to be my first AF day and is telling me to test. It's weird, I actually feel nervous and don't want to, how odd is that 😓

@cooperlooper it's strange isnt it, you want to know yet you dont want the disappointment either. We wait two weeks which feels like forever then get nervous! I'm still sitting on the fence with this result for now which is all the more frustrating. Hope you get your bfp when you decide to test x