9 DPO

[Sarah3956]

Hi! I’m new here. I’ve read what seems like hundreds of these threads, but never posted anything myself. I’m currently 9 DPO, I’m positive about my ovulation date as I get the really sharp pain on my left side each time! Have definitely had a multitude of symptoms. I have it stuck in my head that I’m pregnant, but I have 30 + day cycles. This would be the second one for me! Would love to have a baby, but still finishing up my schooling.. so! We will see. I went crazy and bought a ton of tests, took one this morning which was a BFN. But my period is still 7 days away, so. Would love people to keep me company from my crazy brain!!

@Sarah3956 hi! 9 DPO is still super early so don't lose faith! How long have you been trying?

Hi

I'm 10 DPO also driving myself crazy.

AF due on Monday or Tuesday for me.

I think AF is coming as I had some cramps this morning, this is only our first month though so as expected (still doesn't mean I'm not secretly hoping ).

How are you feeling?

@Sarah3956 I'm 8 dpo and ive also read 1000 of these posts, driving me self insane!! My app says I can test is 5 days!

@AKC88 I don't want to get your hopes up but when I fell pregnant with my son I was adamant AF was going to come and she never did, got BFP at 11dpo and that feeling until 2nd trimester

I feel the same! I’m 8 dpo, 6 days until AF due. I tested 2 days ago as I was feeling so many symptoms and I knew fine well it was too early but couldn’t resist! BFN anyway, but unsure when to test again 🙁
From 1dpo, I had cramps, bloating nausea but never normally have that until much closer until AF is due. It’s settled now so I think I’m out now

I'm 9DPO too and also have a 30 day cycle. Surely that doesn't matter if you know when you ovulated though? Isn't 14DPO effectively the day you are supposed to get a reliable BFP (hopefully!) So that means five days to go 😁 Don't want to test early because if I have a chemical I don't want to know about it xx

@MummyToPrince I'm telling myself that anyway to soften the blow if/when AF does come.

I've had the most painful boobs since about 3 DPO like wearing a bra is unbearable! I can't remember my symptoms from being pregnant before so I'm not sure if I had that!

Are you planning a test date? Or wait and see?

@AMS19

We are not actively trying yet. More so just had a badly timed fool around this month, because I ended up ovulating early. We would both be overjoyed with a baby but we are trying to get a house right now and I’m not done with school.. so the timing would be a bit difficult. They say everything happens for a reason though

How long have you guys been trying?

@AKC88
You can secretly hope! As they say, nothing is ruled out until AF comes!
I’m actually feel pretty icky. I’ve had symptoms before a period before, but never ever right after ovulation. That was the suspicious part for me. Lots and lots of cramping since then, sore and tingly boobs, peeing a lot, got nauseous when burgers were being cooked. Noticed my temp was higher today. Lots of little, odd things. Vivid dreams lately. Also know I’m a terrible symptom spotter
How about you??

@MummyToPrince
Glad we are in the same boat!!! Please keep us updated on things until then, and when you test as well. I think I may actually cry from joy when others post their success!

@ttc15
It’s so hard to hold off testing. Even if we know for a fact nothing good will come of it.. how silly huh. It’s just almost a ritual that needs to be done. I wouldn’t anything out yet! I’ve said before that symptoms can come and do, they don’t have to be constant! Do you think you can hold out until the date AF is due?

@ttc15
** rule anything out
Come and go
Excuse my grammar

@HerringGull
See.. the part that confuses me about this process is people’s cycle length. I’ve notice people with a really short cycle, can get a BFP at like 8, 9 DPO. Shouldn’t it always depend on when you implanted and ovulated, not the length until the next AF? I don’t understand that! So I suppose I could definitely receive my good news in less than 7 days. Are you having any symptoms?

@HerringGull
I do not want to know about a possible chemical either, it would crush me. But I’m obsessive and I bought loads of expensive tests. sighs so I’m going to keep testing each morning to use those babies up

[quote Sarah3956]@ttc15
It’s so hard to hold off testing. Even if we know for a fact nothing good will come of it.. how silly huh. It’s just almost a ritual that needs to be done. I wouldn’t anything out yet! I’ve said before that symptoms can come and do, they don’t have to be constant! Do you think you can hold out until the date AF is due?[/quote]
I think you’re absolutely right! I’m going to have to hold out! I don’t want to waste tests and it’s only a few days now anyway

@Sarah3956 Yeah, it's definitely DPO that counts assuming you know when you ovulated. I think your period pretty much always comes 12-16 days after ovulation, so if you have a long cycle, you probably ovulate later than day 14.
Did you test this morning then?

@Sarah3956 I'm pretty sure she is coming, si CE I had my coil out in July I get a really heavy dull feeling for 4/5 days before AF and I've definitely got that this morning. I've also had a 37 day cycle and a 42 day cycle since having it removed so I think my body is still confused! I'd like a summer baby though so hopefully something will happen before Xmas!

I've been symptom spotting like mad too but it's si hard when symptoms are basically the same for pregnancy and AF, although I can't keep my eyes open past about 8pm for the last week or so which I did wonder about

I don't want to test until I'm late... whether I manage that or not is another matter

@ttc15

Sounds like a plan! You’re stronger than I am for holding out

@HerringGull

Yes, I did test this morning. BFN, of course. I was dumb and got all blue dye tests, even though I have heard how terrible they are. There was a very apparent blue evaporation line from the one yesterday, after sitting all day. When I went to the store for the tests.. all they had was FRER digital and then blue dye. I also have one dollar store brand, which are nice and clearly read! Oh well. My boobs are very swollen today and I’m still majorly cramping

@AKC88

Yes! Your body might still be confused. But something also might be going on in there too! it’s hard to not be overly positive, but not be too negative either. I think it would be fun to have a summer baby!! In the next few months, we could all have one! I was also pregnant through Christmas with my LO, and that is fun.

I’m just feeling pretty crummy today. Boobs are swollen, constant aching and cramping, had bouts of light headed ness. Absolutely no energy. Lower back has hurt a lot this week. Needing to pee a lot. Very thirsty with a dry mouth. I’ve checked my cervix and it hasn’t changed from ovulation.. normally after cramping for this long, it would start to get much lower if AF was coming early or something. The past 2 days I have eaten like a wild animal too
Have had headaches as well. Guess I’ll just keep waiting and over thinking. sigh

Sounds positive @Sarah3956 ! Hang on in there, we're only 10DPO today

@HerringGull

Correct. I should drink some tea and take some calming breaths

@Sarah3956 I just re-read my previous message, sooo many typo's sorry, my husband is called Si so my phone always autocorrects my so's to Si's!!

I literally go between, yep definitely pregnant to definitely not pregnant by the hour lol, I think I'm self-protecting. I've been taking the Seven Seas TTC vitamins too but I read somewhere they can lengthen your cycle, so my paranoid self has stopped those again.

My other two are April and June so a July or August baby would be delightful I have two boys and desperately want a girl!!

I will join you and @HerringGull in your calming breaths lol.

@AKC88

I have not heard of those vitamins! I’ve been taking prenatals for a long time, because it’s still good vitamins, and good for hair and nails! I’m with you on wanting a girl. I have a boy and I think I need a little mini me, even if girls are born with a sassy attitude

I’m the same with self protecting. My symptoms are kind of constant now. But I keep getting mad at myself. I promised myself last night I was done taking tests and would wait until my period, because for surely I can’t be pregnant! Took one this morning

@AKC88

Speaking of what month babies are born. My LO and SO happen to share a birthday in March. So I was pregnant right now.. that falls into beginning of June for a baby. That’s around my birthday, so how coincidental would it be if that one fell on my bday too? That would be too crazy! So then likely it would have to be my girl