End of November, jump on board pt 2!

[Skygirl1983]

Ladies from the other thread, we have reached 1000! We need to start a new one!

@CiaraJ01 I used CB sticks only when entering the fertile period because sometimes the cheap sticks don't clearly indicate the rise in hormones. So if I'm 10th - 15th (fertile period) I'll use it from 9-10th once in the morning that's all. You can get a pack of 20 in a box so it doesn't last some time as long as you don't go crazy with them lol. For your first time I would suggest using it from a few days prior to fertile time as the stick needs to pick up your baseline oestrogen levels in order to then pick up a surge later on if that makes sense.

I noticed through the sticks that I don't seem to have a slow uprise in the LH hormone and oestrogen together. I go from nothing to peak immediately. I know when I ovulate now so make sure I don't miss my window.

@mellymoo86 might give them a go in that case! Although I think I'm in amsterdam with the girls during my next fertile window, so this will be me out til next year 🙄

The peak district is really nice, as is the yorkshire Dale's. We got a cottage at the start of the year in the Dale's that was a bit away from it all - 20-30 min walk to the pub and little town, and we had a hot tub. So we spent most evenings in it looking out at the stars as there was no light pollution 😍

@CiaraJ01 aww that's nice, I've been to Amsterdam 4 times. I really like it. Will it be your first time?

I've been to Lake District, not peak. Hot tub sounds niiiice!! 😍 Need to do some research and see what comes up. I noticed a lot of you girls are up north. Thinking I'm the only one down in Reading.

Itll be my second although the first was the overnight ferry trip and just one day in Amsterdam so dodng see much. This time I'm meeting my friends from Ireland there for a girly weekend, been friends since school so will be great getting a while weekend to catch up! We've booked Anne Frank and a canal cruise as the Lights festival has started.Any other recommendations?

I love the lake district but I think the peaks are my favourite. Anything with a hot tub I'm sold really!

I'm in Leeds not sure where others are actually?!

@CiaraJ01 I'm so late posting but I tested on 10dpo and 12/13dpo with those cheap 4 days before tests and they were negative. I had that very faint positive on 14dpo so it's still possible! The bloods they took were positive so don't lose hope xx

@CiaraJ01 and I had what was now implantation bleeding on 14dpo and still some spotting today. Keeping everything crossed it's all good though! X

Thats good to know thanks @Louu99!!! I'll hold out till Tuesday and see of AF tears her ugly head and if not get a FRER🤞🤞

Wow that was a tough afternoon of DIY! We were putting a handrail on our stairs and our walls a rubbish! It ended in a trip to wickes and a McDonald's lunch after some heated words!! Its up now and he apologised which is good!

@mellymoo86 York is a great city to visit. I used to live in North Yorkshire and the whole area is really pretty.

I live in Portsmouth. Lived in Reading for a bit too. I was in the RAF in my early 20s so lived in a few places.

@skygirl1983 I love York!! I'd love to live there later.... I might actually book a trip to the Xmas markets there! 🤔 I've an old friend who lives in Portsmouth, it looks beautiful!

DIY is the test to all relationships I think!! 😂 That and moving house 🙈

@CiaraJ01 if it's good xmas markets you want Birmingham is your place. We have been there a few times and are going again the weekend before xmas. Portsmouth is lovely, lots of history and good weather in the summer.

We were joking that we will never do the bathro or kitchen ourselves as it may end up in divorce!! We have done a lot of decorating and DIY recently and its gets pretty heated! That was before the wedding too and we still got married thankfully!

@CiaraJ01 @mellymoo86 the monitor is def expensive but I found my one on eBay, someone was selling a brand new one for £40 so I thought I'd have it lol.

@CiaraJ01 as @Louu99 says, def don't give up hope, give it a few days and try again. I was still only getting faint lines on the FRERs last night and had a BFN at 12DPO!

I'm in Surrey so not the only southerner!

@Skygirl1983 loveee Portsmouth, gunwharf quays is my fave for Christmas shopping! So many bargains!

@stepmumma91 I'm late! And i missed such a great news Congratulations!!!
Wow 2 BFPs. I hope we all get soon.
@CiaraJ01 it's you next hopefully!! Don't stress, and Yes please don't test before monday. It ll def b implantation cramps. Baby dust!

@PrettyGirl5545 Thank you 🥰

8dpo & it’s KILLING me knowing I’ve got a FR & boots digital test sitting in my bag. Thinking of doing FR Monday, wouldn’t do the boots one till AF due anyway. I had it in my head not to test till next fri but now I’m like I can do it at 10dpo if it’s negative I’ll just buy more & do one every day because it looks like I just love spending money on sticks to dip in my piss.

I’ve also got 1 ov stick left, thinking of doing that just for the sheer hell of it, might curb my peeing on a stick addiction for a few days. Does this count as a craving- could it be a sign. I’m craving peeing on a stick 😂

@Skygirl1983 I dont think I've ever been to Birmingham!! Perfect excuse to check it out though. We had to move twice in less than a year - it couldve been the beginning if the end lol!!

@stepmumma91 I never thought to look at second hand! I might have a look in the new year if we've not had any luck.

@PrettyGirl5545 and @stepmumma91 I'm seriously hoping good things come in 3s and I might get to be the 3rd BFP this week! But no more tests until Tuesday I swear - we can make a pact together @sh85?!

@CiaraJ01 TUESDAY but that’s aaaaaggggeeeessss away lol. I’m thinking of doing one mon,tue,wed, thur & fri lol

I'll be 10dpo next Friday and have 25 new sticks to dip in my pee!! How exciting!

@sh84 lol but think of the disappointment when it's too early to pick it up! We can suffer together!!
What sticks are you peeing on @skygirl1993?

Just grabbed a shower and treating myself to a pamper evening now the OH has pissed off to spain. Boobs are sore which isnt a usual AF symptom for me 🤔

And any trashy films people want to reccomend for my Billy no mates pamper party?

@Skygirl1983 25!!!! That’s the dream, I’d be doing them every time I go to the loo. I got the test out my bag & held it for a second, then I realised I’m actually crazy & need to stop as it’s all consuming. Are you going to test at 10dpo

@CiaraJ01 @sh84 I got the one step ones from Amazon. The are meant to be super sensitive. They are they dip ones which are a bit more daffy but cost about 5 quid so will give them a go from 10dpo I think. I always say I wont but then cave in!

@CiaraJ01 I'm also in Leeds! 😊

@CiaraJ01 I’ve had a positive from 10dpo before. I’ll try to hold off as long as I can. I’m not feeling particularly premenstral but not having any other symptoms either. Boobs feel normal, slight low dull ache & a bit of pinching on the sides, lots of white CM yesterday, none today. Feel a bit odd today like I’m on the verge of raging at someone or breaking down & crying & just distracted

Ah lovely @FutureMrsSmith maybe when we get our BFP we can start a mummy's group 😂😂
@Skygirl1983 I remember you getting them actually, I meant to order some! But have now since lost my bank card so all orders are off 🙄
@sb84 it's so hard isnt it?! I've only one test left so I'll have to hold off, I refuse to buy more till I'm late! I swear 😂

@Skygirl1983 when do you plan to start testing from? 10dpo?

I'm off to Barcelona in less than 10 hours. Going for work but bestie joining me for a few days. She doesn't know I'm trying so will help to not speak about it whilst I'm with her.

@sh84 😂😂 you sound like a stick peeing junkie! Good luck if you do decide to start testing early. @CiaraJ01 ive never had sore boobs before ever so not sure what that feels like, might be a symptom for you 👏🏽 I started watching jack ryan, and I'm just going to watch wanderlust on Netflix now, looks funny. Oh I did love working mums series on Netflix, check it out.