Early testing / symptom spotters anonymous continued...

[Mrschips07]

@Libbyvmama @LT103 @MrsF18

I made us a new thread to continue with the crazy TTC weirdness discussion.

AND @Sdoo4 Congrats again on your BFP!

How are you all doing?

Anyone else welcome to join ofc!

Wow @Mrschips07 just read your previous post. You have a really long literal phase! How long is your cycle usually?

And yeah I only spotted once yesterday morning and nothing since but it’s done this before. I’ll keep thinking positively until af arrives!

Luteal Phase I meant, sorry my phone likes to think it knows what I’m trying to say

@lt103 ah it was a typo, meant to say 10 days, but it is still a long luteal phase, usually 30/31 day cycles. I think it doesn't help that I have been ovulating early as well, around cd 10 or 11, so then there's a long wait til AF, but then other times I'll randomly have a 27/28 day cycle chucked in there which sends everything up in the air again, I think even my apps are confused.

I did my last remaining IC today because I couldn't help myself, looks BFN but maybe hint of something in certain lights, certain angles. I don't know any more!

I did my last remaining IC today because I couldn't help myself, looks BFN but maybe hint of something in certain lights, certain angles. I don't know any more!

I’m still getting absolutely nothing on ICs but a very strong line on FRER and got a positive on a digital last night.

@Sexnotgender that’s so exciting!!!
I think I’m out this month but I have about 30 ic tests so I’ll use them until af comes. Have one more free but not using it unless af is late

Which ones are you using @Sexnotgender ? Mine are one step, the 10ml sensitivity ones. I remember them being a bit crap from last time tho.

I have one FRER left but don't want to waste it 🙈 its got to that point in the month where I can't afford it!

I'll see how the weekend goes and maybe test Mon.

How are you feeling?

@Mrschips07 I have one step too. They’re just rubbish.

Try and hold off to 12/13dpo and use your FRER. I know it’s hard, I’ve spent a bloody fortune on stuff to pee on!

I’m feeling ok. Just a little tired, going to try and go for a run once my brunch settles 😊

Thanks @LT103 I’m over the moon.

Hi all!

@Sexnotgender lovely news, I'd be focusing on the frer and digital for sure!

@Mrschips07 sorry you haven't got that line developing. Your symptoms sound so clear cut. Very frustrating

Well i have my period and my strong line did indeed end in chemical. Pretty shocked as I had definite breast tenderness and a good strong line at around 10dpo but it just didn't happen. Going to start reading about supplements and phases and anything else I can think of...

@mrschips07 just read your posts back and still time for that to develop!

Oh @Bluesky2021 so sorry to hear it was a chemical. It's such a roller coaster ride this TTC.

Thanks for your advice, I'm hopeful if I leave it a few days it miiiight just be my month, but we will see.

@Bluesky2021 so sorry to hear that!! This is such a tough journey. I had no idea of that until I started ttc! Fingers crossed for you for this cycle

Thank you @LT103 @Mrschips07. I'm more confused than anything else as I really felt pregnant this time. Hoping it's just been back luck. Undecided about whether or not to aim to stop early testing. Id have had 2 chemicals I didnt know about- therefore my stress may be lower, but my understanding of what my body is doing would also be lower. And this way I know it's not conceiving that seems to be my issue. Lots to consider!

I promised myself id have a wine in consolation but didn't fancy it at all so had an extra coffee instead!

hey girls! sorry ive been abit afk this weekend, came on my period thursday think i mentioned it, hasnt hit me in terms of sadness but i did take a couple of days away from all the baby talk🤯
this period marks it officially a year since we stopped preventing babies so we’re upping our game! we’ve been to boots and bought preseed and im thinking we might try the smep method this month so fingers crossed! bring on ovulation😁

@Sexnotgender wow congratulations! a positive on a digital is quite a moment😁

@Mrschips07 dont strike the month out until AF shows her ugly self, fingers are still crossed for you🤞🏻🤗

@Bluesky2021 sorry to read about your chemical😢💖 i cant say i know how you feel because i dont but i do feel for you. i agree with your thoughts on the early testing though! now you know your body has the ability to conceive maybe give early testing a miss as its just going to be more added stress and pressure on yourself, enjoy your coffee or wine whatever tickles your fancy😁

hello to some of the new ladies and ive got my fingers crossed still for those still on ttc journey 😁🤞🏻

Hello everyone!

I am not sure if I am overthinking it, but I am around 9dpo (I don't take ovulation tests or anything, just track generically from periods). Usually around a 28 day cycle and have been experiencing some brown spotting, with cramps and back ache. My hair and skin have got really oily all of a sudden too which is causing me to have a massive spot breakout.

Could it be that I am pregnant, or if AF is deciding on an early visit? I am typically regular

I have an early test but trying to hold off for a few days before taking it as I am not sure if it is too early

@Bluesky2021I feel similar about the early testing. In a way you'd be better to not know, but also I become so hyper aware when TTC the thought of not testing but suspecting is also agonising! I feel better when I test when I like and get a full picture of what's going on - even if that means some heartbreak along the way.

@abbfabb hello! No worries at all, it is totally healthy to step away if it is impacting you too much emotionally. We are here for you whenever you need us! Sounds like a good plan you have - preseed is supposed to be very effective! When is your next ov date?

Something really weird - me and DH just DTD, and for about 30 mins after I've been having these horrible cramps, not dissimilar to contractions. I googled it (as you do) and a LOT of ppl saying they experienced this while pregnant... never had it before. Very strange.

Welcome @souiii !

9dpo is fairly early, you'd be much more likely to get an accurate result if you could wait til 12dpo. How many tests do you have?

Just the one so I don't want to waste it!

Hi @ souiii ! I could’ve written your post a few days ago- I had cramping and light brown bleeding for several days actually from 6-9 dpo (ish as I don’t track properly!).
If your bleeding is implantation; which it could be, then you’re definitely better waiting a few days so any hCG can build up!
Keep an eye on the bleeding, mine actually stopped yesterday and now I have loads of clear ewcm. Maybe the same thing will happen to you then we can compare notes haha! Take care

Hi @souiii welcome! Is it an early response test or a regular test?

You’re best waiting until 12/13dpo even with an early test as you only have one you don’t want to waste it.

@Shouldbedancingyeah have you tested yet? I have only had some spotting this morning and tonight but some pretty painful cramps so I have my fingers crossed. Keep arguing with myself with trying to hold off testing haha

@Sexnotgender it is a first response early test. Yeah that is my thinking, it is more that I don't want to get caught up in testing again and again to just keep looking at negatives, but part of me just wants to get an answer for now and then wait to see if AF arrives haha

@Mrschips07 yeah ive read so many amazing reviews about preseed but trying not to get my hopes up😬 ovulation is due 9/11 of august have downloaded glow now and its slightly different to my flo app so going to start opk around cycle day 8 so i dont miss it🤞🏻😁

oh how strange about your pains but good that it seems alot of people have experienced it enough to find answers on google, fingers crossed it means great thinks for you🤞🏻

hey! @souiii definitely hold out a little longer if you only have the one test, as tempting as it might be you’ll get a much better picture in a couple of days hopefully😁

Hey @abbfabb I did the same thing. I think it's healthy to take a break from it all xxx

My temp has fallen right down this morning so I think I’m out this month. Expecting af to come today or tomorrow now!!

@LT103 Damn. I don't know enough about temping, is that definitely a sign of impending AF?

Blank, stark white Frer for me this morning at 12dpo so not looking too hopeful here either!

Hmm, cramps and yellowy/brown cm today. Wondering if this is early AF or late implantation 🤷‍♀️