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[MrsCOR]

Hi everyone!

Cycle 5 of ttc baby #1.

Currently 11dpo and 3 days away from AF.

So far I have absolutely no symptoms which is not normal for me compared to the last 4 cycles.

However, had a BFN this morning so feeling disheartened.

Anybody testing in the next few days? I'm trying to hold off until 15th April.

Also attached my chart this month if anyone wants to comment?

@MrsCOR I don't know if this helps but there's a thread on here for an April bus that has people on that are testing at different times the rest of April. They are very friendly if you want to join

@Positevibes thanks! I will join tomorrow!! 😁

Hi @MrsCOR! Our cycles must be very similar, my period is due on the 15th, I am going to try and wait until a day or two after if it doesn't come to test though because I keep getting disappointed! But knowing me I'll give in and test asap 😂Fingers crossed for both of us 🤞

@Nora11 - cycle buddies!

Well I am 12dpo today and had some mild cramping this morning. My temps don't look as great either as they are going down so totally think I am out now 😔

I will test on the day AF is due if my temps improve though so will keep you updated!

Morning 😄 my cycle must be similar to both of yours as af is due tomorrow. This is cycle 4 or 5 I think. Trying not to get too invested in the symptom tracking but it is hard not too!

Fingers crossed for you @user1469567046! It's very hard not to get a bit obsessed isn't it?

I think I have the beginnings of period pain this morning too.. Hoping I'm wrong! 😣

Well... I have had pink CM and everything seems the same as every month I get my period now. Definitely think I am out and I'm utterly heartbroken. Sat here sobbing my eyes out. Hopefully AF quickly shows her face in the next 2 days so I can just crack on with cycle #6. I never thought it would take this long and I'm finding it an incredibly painful journey to the point that I'm not sure if I want to continue anymore. DH just does not get it either which really doesn't help when I'm feeling low. I hope you both get a BFP 🤞

Oh MrsCOR I feel for you, I really do. It took me 18 months to fall pregnant with my first so I know exactly how you're feeling. It isn't over until af shows her faith. My fingers and toes are crossed for you 🤞

@MrsCOR keeping all my fingers crossed for you

@user1469567046 @Positevibes

Thank you both so much! Sometimes I wonder why I get my hopes up every month because the outcome is always the same regardless of what I think is "different". Why do we do this to ourselves?!

@MrsCOR now don't quote me on it because I have no actual evidence yet but I think the reason we keep doing it is due to the end result apparently it's pretty amazing. I guess we just keep going it has made me realise I'm much stronger than I thought I'm on cycle 7 and AF is due tomorrow and I have all my fingers crossed.

I have had a very faint positive but until I've actually missed my period I'm being very cautious after having a chemical pregnancy in Feb.

I'm sure it will happen for us 🤞🤞🤞

@Positevibes so sorry about your chemical 😔

I think I have decided to get rid of all tests in the house so I am forced to wait until a missed period. I don't think stocking up is helping that feeling every time I see a single line. I also had a very very faint line on a blue dye test so going to avoid those too as I know they are not great and want to minimise getting my hopes up as much as possible.

I know that when it does happen I will be totally over the moon and it will feel so much more rewarding after so long. Part of me is glad I didn't conceive the first month of trying because it has really taught me to not take my fertility for granted and to appreciate all the great things I have in my life right now. Nothing ever happens the way you want it to and now has proven that more than ever.

Fingers crossed this is your month and that my time will come soon 🤞🥰

@MrsCOR thanks lovely good luck

Sending you lots of love @MrsCOR, it is such a tough journey never knowing if each month will be THE month... So hard not to get your hopes up and then be upset each time! But when it comes it will be so worth the disappointments and waiting for sure!

So temp has risen again this morning. It would normally drop before AF and that hasnt really happened yet.

I know I am probably being hopeful but at this moment I am clinging onto anything I can! I might test tomorrow morning.

I'm out. Af arrived this morning like clockwork. Really thought we stood a chance this month dtd on 4 days out of the 6 fertile ones. May bus here I come. Good luck, let us know when you test tomorrow 🤞

@user1469567046 - aw I am so sorry AF got you today.

We did the same this month, only missed 2 days but I have a feeling those 2 days might have been the best ones to DTD on.

I gave in and tested this morning but BFN. Think I am out as AF due tomorrow. Unless my temp drop was late implantation (which I doubt), then I might not see a positive for a few days. I'll keep you updated 😊

Attached my chart so you can see

Thank you. Due to the current state of things with the world it might be a blessing in disguise not getting pregnant, I know my partner who's a key worker would be worrying everytime he had to leave the house.
What app do you use to track your cycles?

Very true - I am glad I didn't get pregnant sooner because my SIL is due in June and I would not want to be giving birth right now. I'm not even sure if they are allowing birthing partners in some hospitals at the moment. It's really sad!

I use Flo - it's really good and FREE!! I can do OPKs on it, BBT, CM and all sorts! Wish it did a cover line though so I can see how much higher I am above it

Hi everyone

How many DPO is everyone? I am 6DPO and starting to lose patience but don't want to get my hopes up as first cycle TTC so very unlikely. Oh gosh the emotions.

Hi @serialplanner - I am 14dpo and AF due today but so far no sign of her and my temperature has stayed high. However I've also had BFNs so far so not feeling that hopeful. I'm sure the wicked witch will arrive today or tomorrow.

@MrsCOR those are all the right signs for now! I hope I get to read a BFP from you

@serialplanner I know it's a good sign and I had pink CM 2 days ago that has now stopped. Normally gets darker and then af comes full force but it's gone and no AF yet. Had cramping but not as bad as normal. I've had no symptoms this month at all either so hoping that's a good sign.

I read somewhere that apparently 40% of women don't get a bfp until a missed period.

@MrsCOR well that stat is good motivation to try and wait until a missed period...but just makes the wait longer! I will try and wait as long as possible

Got my fingers crossed for you OP! Got some positive signs there I think!