Magic dust for 2021 5month+ crew continued

[AKcheer]

Hey continued our thread! So sorry if I’ve forgot to tag anyone please feel free to tag anyone I’ve missed but hopefully they find us ❤️ Hope you guys have had a good day and here’s lots of baby dust for you still waiting to see if your pregnant this month and here’s a massive good luck to us who have just had AF for next year!

@Lynne425
@8LPS
@Kirby173
@Plm28
@Rose2108
@Molsy
@NatMoz
@Birchybirch
@Leavingitlate
@Louisa199
@JLP256
@Jamill87
@Loladoodle

Aw it’s great when you get a peak and manage to dtd the same day @Rose2108 good luck :) this was my first month I feel like I caught my peak and dtd in good time too xx

I’m not really sure what to think at the moment. I had some light spotting this morning which was dark brownish think I got over excited thinking it was implantation bleeding. I’m 12dpo. As the days gone on the cramps have worsened although they do tend to be just on the left side which I’ve never experienced with af before. It’s also changed from light pink/browny to red. TMI maybe but it’s not even ‘flowing’ as such - it’s just on the tissue when I wipe, but it’s a large amount but only a very small amount has gone onto a pad and none in the toilet. I don’t know whether to be patient and see what progresses or accept this month as I’m out and accept it’s actually af. I just don’t know. I was so hopeful this cycle.

@Plm28 hmm, I have had this before and sadly it ended up being AF but I know from the time when I did some research lots of people have gone on to get BFP after this kind of bleeding. SO frustrating but only time will tell... what day are you actually due? I find it easier to accept that it is AF... that way I think I can only be pleasantly surprised if its not!! Fingers crossed for you :)

Thank you! I actually did the CB test this morning and got a "peak" - no more flashing! God I am so relieved, I thought this thing was gunna flash forever. So this does tie into my previous month's pattern when I ovulated on CD18 too which is good as hopefully we will know what the window is in future. We will DTD tomorrow to catch the window which will be six times in 12 days. I feel like this is the first month we have actually known when the window is, my femometer app always indicated I would ovulate on CD12 so that is how we have been planning to DTD... I kind of wish I got these CB sticks sooner!

How is everyone else getting on? xx

Hey everyone!

@Rose2108 gang gang! Love this!! I know I just can’t believe it!! I was like this is so awkward. Like she has it all planned in her head and I don’t know it felt like she was making it out as a competition and was a bit like you’ve been married for like 5 years your too late now. But me and hubby wanted to travel, get our forever home and careers were such a massive focus for us! If I was pregnant at 26/27/28/29 I genuinely don’t think i would have coped well and personally I was not ready!! Oh gosh if I told my mom she’s be calling me everyday saying WELL?!!!
Looks like you have the same thinking as me! Everyone’s different but I like certainty and I like a bit of a plan (even though my plan ain’t working with babies haha) but I’m ready for one! Think it’s hard when your friends all have babies because they all have a mutual thing to talk about and we’re just like eh? Hahahahaha glad you managed to DTD! During this time we have to try and feel so sexy but like you sometimes just want to chill! Looks like you’ve covered all basis though!!! Fingers crossed for you!!!

Omg @Rose2108 just saw you got your positive OPK!! Amazing!! You proper felt ovulation then!!! This is good!!!! And you managed to DTD! This is great news!!!.

Also I’m doing ok thank you. In my fertile window so DTD as much as we can tbh haha. Just trying to block out any stress or negativity around me and get on with it! Getting excited for Xmas now and thinking what deserts I should make tbh and organising my Xmas eve buffet lol. Oh I also need to buy crackers 😂 can’t wait for my cheeseboard on Xmas eve. Basically the way I feel right now is FOOD and DTD 😂 but I’m going gym so it’s ok. I just love the gym keeps me sane. Off topic, I go to a village gym (village hotels) and can you believe this year they are opening the gym on xmas day!? Odd

@Plm28 hey how are you? Ahh do you know what I had this stupid situation last month and I genuinely thought it was implantation bleeding and AF arrived after in full form crazy as always!!! It’s different for everyone, so it might be a positive sign for you. It’s so hard because our body plays so many tricks during this time. When is your AF due?? I really hope this is a positive sign for you. Please keep us updated!!

Hey guys just an update! @AKcheer @Rose2108 I literally have no idea when I’m going to come on, all my cycles have been different lengths and the luteal phase is always different. I ended up accepting it as af as as the day went on although still wasn’t ‘flowing’ I was passing clots so thought yeah that’s got to be af. However it’s now basically come to an end! Spotting became less and less over the afternoon now there’s nothing at all. Less than 48 hours of a period. Is that even normal. I don’t know what is normal anymore.

How are you both?

Morninggggg,

@AKcheer Yes we are totally on the same level! Let's see how she gets on anyway as I am keeping eeeeverything crossed you get a BFP before she does! Yep got my peak, glad I don't have to POAS every morning now lol, and just one more DTD to go, my husband just wants to have a hot bath in the evenings after work and I am like noooo that's not good for your troops!! So he is looking forward to a hot bath and a lot of beer tomorrow :) and I am looking forward to DTD without knowing it is pre-planned in the next few weeks!

How have we synced up fertile windows already?! When are you due on? My app is saying 01 Jan... great ... I am wondering if I might actually test on NYE, I never normally do as think it is a waste of money... but I just think waking up n 01 Jan to AF will be a punch in the face after this year!

That is bizarre although I can imagine some people will want to go to the gym on xmas day, as they might not be able to see much of their families. Feel sorry for the people who have to work it though. Christmas is ALL about the food for sure, we are hosting and I do have some more bits to get... I don't eat meat so need to prowl the supermarkets for something nice for myself and then cook everyone else turkey, lol.

Do you think you will drink much Xmas / NY? Just don't know whether to stay totally off the drink or not.

@Plm28 What ! That is stressful. Be interesting to see if you do get proper AF today, if not maybe speak to the GP and ask them to do the blood tests? Sorry you have to deal with such an irregular cycle. Do you use those cheap LH tests or anything to find out where you are in the cycle?

@Kirby173 you okay??

Happy FriYAY everyone!!

Oh no @Plm28 this must be stressful. Have you ever had regular period? Or has it gone wonky because of the pill or something? I have heard of people having a 2 day period and I had a period a few months ago for 2 days too and I must have been stressed or something. I think doc needs to do bloods and shed some light.

@Rose2108 Wooo!! Thank you!! She’s being dead bizarre she keeps messaging me saying her and her husband are having “quality nights”. I don’t need to know what you’re doing! Sounds like she’s definitely trying though!! Thank you!! I hope I get a BFP too before her haha and I hope
Me and you get a BFP around the same time!!! Awwww it’s the simple things we miss when we’re DTD and trying to be regimented! Don’t worry tomorrow he can relax!!

Omg how have we synced!? So I’m still DTD today and tomorrow (just for safety!!) and then it eases off for me to! So I’m also due on the 1st Jan 😂 how funny. How many days are your cycle? I know I literally just had this thought...that would make my year!! But I don’t want to wake up on 1st jan with a miserable face and angry and sad!! This would happen to us, we would be due on 1st Jan 😂😂 ffs! You can’t write this stuff!!

I know right! It’s so hard for people working on Xmas but this year there will be so many especially the nhs people. Ooh think we’re doing Xmas dinner at my in laws so there will be 13 of us (2 families) which will be nice. So it’s turkey and pork for us! Ooh vegetarian? What do you usually have? Such an odd thing - I’m not vegetarian but love vegetarian food, love tofu. Usually eat tofu at lunch and I read it’s not great for you when trying to conceive so this week I stopped eating it!! You ever heard of this before?

So alcohol is a dilemma. My issue is since lockdown I have the biggest love for wine. I’m going for dinner tomorrow night to miller and carter so il have to have a wine with my steak but I will limit at one. And for Xmas I think il just do moderation. Maybe 1 glass with dinner and then NYE il have to c how I feel. You never know my AF might come early so il need 50 bottles! But otherwise if I’m unsure il either NOT or have 1 glass! What are you thinking?

I honestly can’t remember what my periods were like before I started the pill 10 years ago, I didn’t pay much attention 🤦‍♀️ I’m assuming now it’s irregular cos of the pill. Not sure what point I should contact the gp. Maybe it’s still getting out my system? I did continue bleeding today so it’s just teasing me 🤣🤣

Hi everyone, sorry for being so quiet this week, it’s been mad with work etc...anyway I’m now on CD7 so gearing up for another fertile window! My Clue app says I will ovulate on Boxing Day so let’s see how that goes haha.

@Plm28 I’ve had really short periods since coming off the pill a few years ago, but it can’t hurt to book a phone appointment with your GP if you’re worried maybe, just to put your mind at rest?

@AKcheer @Rose2108 I know what you mean about the booze thing, I’m always in two minds during the TWW...having said that, I’ve decided to enjoy myself for the next couple of weeks. Will just try not to overdo it I guess?!

Hope everyone is ok!

Hey @Plm28 I had a very short 48 hr period this month too but I'm putting it down to stress!

I'm on CD10 do DTD every other day but not getting myself too stressed this time round and enjoying Xmas (and the food & drink that come with it lol)

Hope everyone is doing well xx

@Plm28 this is the problem. When you’re on the pill who knows what periods are like!! So annoying!! How are you feeling today? No harm in speaking to the GP!

@JLP256 no problem! Are you off now? Ahh well that’s good you heading to fertile window! I’ve just come out of mine. So let’s c what happens. We have done everything possible as per usual haha. Yeah I think enjoy yourself and not overdo it!! Best thing!!!

How is everyone doing? Christmas week!!! Wooo

Hi gang, what a bleak weekend for me, Tier 4 so Christmas is officially cancelled !! Oh well... Just have to get on with it but so frustrating we are being told this after planning a party for 6, filling the freezer with more food than we can ever eat, booking the whole thing off work etc... Just feels like a slap in the face!

So from temping all month it has now moved my ovulation date back a few days, which conflicts with the CB OPK. We actually didn't manage to DTD when the peak showed but we did it a lot on the days leading up. I had a bit of a cold towards the end of the week and husband was finishing up at work before xmas so it just didn't end up happening. Didn't want to force it! I wonder which is more reliable - CB OPK or BBT?

@JLP256 @AKcheer - I actually think I will drink some prosecco on xmas day and that's it probably. Might test early on NYE and if it is a clear negative, finish off the gin lol. I don't feel like it will happen this month but I have no idea why! Just being a Debbie Downer!

My cycle varies.... most months it is 28 days but it can vary from 26 - 31! This month it is saying 30.

Christmas prep & then cancellation has definitely been a good distraction in the TWW as I have barely thought about it tbh.

AK so weird re Tofu! Have never heard that; I don't eat it that much tbh! But will remember that... Last year I made a mushroom wellington and this year I am going to just find something in the supermarkets. Usually some kind of wellington! Or a "no bird turkey" lol. It's all about the veggies and cauliflower cheese for me!! xx

Hey All
How is everyone?!

So ovulation day is supposed to be tomorrow (not tracking just that's 2 week after AF) so planning on DTD tonight and tomorrow and see how it goes

@Rose2108 oh gosh you’re in tier 4? Literally everything cancelled!! How much does that suck!! It really is a slap in the face. What you going to be doing for Xmas now? How weird that temping and ovulation sticks give a different outcome! I’ve never done telling it just sounds so complicated. How many days were they both out by? I guess as long as you’ve covered the base for both of them then you all good! Oh no I hope you feel better. It’s hard when there’s so much going on and your trying to get it done, sometimes it’s just impossible.

Yeah good idea, I had a glass of rose on sat night, and like you will have a glass on Xmas and then see how I feel towards New Years. I feel like I know if my periods coming but I usually convince myself otherwise haha! Hahaha to be fair sometimes the veggie options do look nice. So I’ve got Xmas planned for 14 of us and got turkey chicken and pork but like I’m in tier 3 so don’t know what’s going to happen now!!

I’ve just also finished wrapping my Xmas presents so that’s a win!

Hey @Lynne425 ooh exciting and then the journey begins again!! Good luck and fingers crossed for you! I’m all good thanks, you all sorted for Xmas?

So update from myself, ovulation period has passed and I’m in the TWW. Managed to DTD a lot over the ovulation period so fingers crossed. I’ve also booked my day 3 and day 21 blood tests as well for Jan in advance!

@Rose2108 sorry to hear about your plans :( I’m in tier 2 but most of my family are in tier 4 so will be having a very quiet Christmas too. Will definitely be having some drinks!

@AKcheer hope the TWW goes well! Keeping fingers crossed for you :)

I’m not OPKing this month but going off Clue, I’m going into my fertile window this week. Will try to DTD every other day if we can!

Yeah just outside London, the epicentre of doom!!! We worked out we have only been out to dinner four times this year. Looking on the bright side we have saved money?! I know some people have had a bad year financially so just trying to be grateful and not whine.. but meh. Whining and eating chocolate is filling my time...

@AKcheer yay so glad you managed to DTD a lot, I am really hoping this is your month... just feels like this cycle is taking forever doesn't it?! Just me and my husband on Christmas day. We are going to walk to my parents and day hi from the doorstep and then so a zoom party. We are just going to do Christmas another day !! I hope you get to have a semi-normal Christmas day!

Thanks @JLP256. Good luck with your baby making! We haven't even DTD since the fertile window ended, think because we are both miserable about T4 :(

I hope one of us gets a BFP that would cheer me right up xx

Hey @AKcheer

I'm good thanks - day 1 of the TWW but at least we have Xmas to keep my mind off it!! Ovulation was supposed to be yesterday and DTD basically every night since Friday so hoping that's been enough (I'm actually glad of a night off! Lol )

Not gonna beat myself up if it's not our month but would be nice to start the year off with a BFP 🤞🏻 Xx

Evening all! How we all doing? I had some wine today because I forgot I was in the TWW. Only a glass ooops.

Aww @JLP256 thank you!! Hope your month goes well too!!

@Rose2108 ahh that’s the worst. More places in tier 4 now. I’m in Midlands so still tier 3. I know we’re so blessed to be in jobs etc. Some people have had the worst year ever so we are lucky.

Yeah I’m glad too and thank you! Fingers massively crossed for you too!! It would be the perfect start to the new year but the problem is I ain’t that lucky haha. Christmas has got smaller for us as some people are isolating so I think we will just do Christmas as a household and maybe Christmas another day like you. It’s weird and disappointing and sad and I have enough food to feed so many people! We got a zoom get together too!!

@Lynne425 Hey! Aww that’s good! I know it’s nice to have a break right haha! Yes it would be!!

Really hope we all get a BFP or someone does. Will be great and positive news xx

Merry Christmas Everyone

Hope you all have the most amazing day

❤️❤️❤️

Aww @Lynne425 thank you!! Merry Christmas to everyone!! May we have the best wishes and luck for the following year!

Merry Christmas to you gals too! It's been quite odd, only way we could describe yesterday was flat! Dinner was delicious and we facetimed family etc but was just like any other day really.

I decided to drink a few bucks fizz but nothing stronger. I'm 9DPO today. No symptoms whatsoever, just the usual waiting game for another few days. AF not due for another 5 days and I have absolutely zero plans ... Save me from tww hell!!

My AF is due on NYE now, shifted with my bbt charting, so either I will be black out drunk or celebrating a BFP?! Knowing my luck I'll be late for no reason at all! I'm gunna start a new book and might even have a doze on the sofa. Hopefully you lot in different tiers are having more festive times x

Hey @Rose2108 it’s definitely been a weird year! I oddly enough had a great Xmas. I’m in tier 3 so Boris said on xmas day we can mix with one household and it was really nice. People, food and fun! Then we spent the evening on zoom with the rest of the family doing quizzes and karaoke!!

Awww that’s not too bad. I didn’t even bother drinking, I just didn’t feel like it. It’s really weird because when there’s a lot of people and you’re on a vibe it’s fun but because Xmas was so condensed no one bothered drinking. Not even hubby. Ahhh the this wait too. I can’t believe how often this wait comes around for us haha. Have you got any symptoms yet? I just feel normal as usual hahaha. No random pains or no feeling implantation like people do 😂

Ahh is it? So when are you going to test are you going to start testing before!? Eek I really hope this is an amazing start to 2021 for you!!!! What book you starting?

The only thing keeping me a bit occupied is gym tbh. Not back to work until the new year but not sure what I’m also going to do ALL week now.

That's lovely @AKcheer, sounds like such a fun day! We would normally be drinking and dancing in the kitchen but I was in bed by 10.30 both days 🤣 no gyms open here... And it's raining cats and dogs! My hubby has drink quite alot the last 2 days, I think it's his coping mechanism for being in lockdown! He's such a social butterfly.

Well last night I started spotting. This is so odd and seems to be a regular occurrence in the last few months. It's just when I wipe some darker coloured discharge, which normally lasts 2 days and then leads to my AF. So I'm out pretty much! Will keep an eye on it today but I'm pretty certain that's what this is. It's this short luteal phase issue I have, I think I might spk to the GP next year, as I start spotting between 8 - 10 dpo most months and this never used to happen.

I don't test early as I am tight and those tests are expensive haha. What about you?

Hey all how you doing? Ergh it seems like it’s going to be a slow week with nothing to do!

@Rose2108 Hahaha! Hopefully next year we can get back to normal and have a normal Christmas and enjoy ourselves!! Awwww I mean there’s nothing else to do apart from eat and drink!!
This spotting stuff is weird, I started spotting a couple days before my period a couple months ago and I’ve never had it before it’s so odd. But I’ve read spotting can be implantation too? So you never know!! Stay positive!!

Yeah good idea speaking to Gp. I have my bloods booked in start of January as well. So hopefully if they come back normal thats good and if they don’t il have an insight to what’s going on. Just have to stay positive!!

Nah I don’t, I use to like months 1-4 but I just got so disheartened seeing 1 line so just don’t want to keep putting myself through that!!

Hey, hope everyone had a nice Christmas. Mine was very quiet, mostly just eating and drinking!

On CD17 now and I think 2DPO. Not much to do at all for the next week so hoping I don’t go mad in the TWW!

How are you all feeling? Anyone planning on testing soon?