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[HerringGull]

Thread 2!
Will try to tag everyone who was active recently in the old thread, but sorry if I missed anyone. And if you're one of the many who got BFPs in the old thread and you're currently wading through the dark depths of morning sickness, feel free to ignore us 😊

I’m either 13 or 14dpo! It’s defo darker than 2 days ago and I definitely wouldn’t call it faint so 🤞🏻🤞🏻

Fingers still crossed for you Elly!
No AF for me yet, but not sure if my LP is 14 or 15 days. If 15 then AF will come tomorrow.
Happy new year everyone! 🎉

I so hate this worry, constantly expecting AF ☹️ Gonna end up spending a fortune peeing on sticks !

@EllyNC I know what you mean and test are pricey.. can you buy some of the cheapies from the internet.. but I am encouraging you to be a test mentalist (which I was!). I find myself thinking should I still test as I really don’t have many symptoms at all, don’t feel sick just tired and boobs hurt but I’m trying to not @HerringGull how’s AF still not here!

@AlisonWhite how you doing, cramps still completely gone!

@Cc7750 haha I know what are we like!! I’m going to not test today- then I have another cheapy that I used yesterday that I’ll use tomorrow if no AF and hope to see some progress... after that my husband says I need to stop (I did this last time too) but I have a feeling I’ll go buy a couple more just to get to mid week hahaha! Envy those people that get one positive and that’s enough for them 🤣
I wouldn’t worry, tired and sore boobs is plenty of symptoms to be dealing with 🤣 I’d say you are lucky!! have you got a midwife appt or scan fairly soon just to reassure you/excite you?
Yes how is everyone else feeling!? Anyone in testing territory?

@EllyNC I bet you buy more too ha!
I did the self referral this week for the midwife, you couldn’t do it before 6wks and they come back to you with a appointment.
My best friend raves about a little private test centre near me and as my partner can’t come to the NHS scan (which is ages away), I booked a 8wk scan. It’s not the cheapest but given I would have spent £90 on booze over Xmas which I didn’t it’s money well spent! That’s the confirmation for me and if I get a thumbs up there I’ll tell the Bessie etc as I’m struggling not to tell her and some of the girls now! Ones already texted me and asked me (prob as I’ve been slightly more quiet than normal)! x

Oh really!! What did you say!?
I think we will book a price scan too if this little bean sticks!

Hey girls. Just caught up, needed a couple of days away after the roller coaster the chemical. Hope you all had a good New Year 😊🥂

Omg @EllyNC congratulations on your BFP! That's great news about your line getting darker.

@HerringGull how you doing?

I've decided not to temp or use opks this month and just have an easy one. It's my birthday in a couple of weeks so want to relax x

@Pudding01 I know how you feel- it’s so hard with chemicals ☹️ Hope you are feeling better? I felt a bit better about mine once Af was Gone, that constant reminder was just horrid. I think it’s a good idea to just relax this month and enjoy your birthday, am sure that time off from contemplating every date/time/temp etc will be good for you! ☺️ Hope you had a lovely Christmas!

Welcome back @Pudding01 ☺️ Hope you're doing okay. Taking it easy sounds like a great idea.
AF arrived this morning finally! Seems like I have a 16 day LP! Who knew? At least I'll know that next month 😊
Is everybody back to work tomorrow? Or maybe you all have been working through Christmas? Xx

@Pudding01 👋🏻 welcome back! Don’t blame you for chilling for a month, especially with your BD! Chemicals are rubbish the only positive as they say you can be extra fertile afterwards (how much truth I don’t know).

@HerringGull booo to AF but at least here and as you say you can monitor now next month!

@EllyNC you still good!

Hope everyone else ok!

Oh that's annoying @HerringGull. Sorry to hear that. But at least you have a nice, long, healthy LP! Yes, I'm back to work tomorrow. It was nice have 2 weeks off though - definitely needed. How about you?

Hey @Pudding01! I'm doing the same this cycle too! I use a fertility bracelet that records my temps for me but DH has been syncing it to the app on his phone instead so I don't get worked up over what my temps are doing. I feel more carefree, which is great. I hope you enjoy the relaxation!

Congrats @EllyNC! Looks like this time it could be good news! I still have my fingers crossed for you!

@Cc7750 How are you doing?

Oooh @unCliche that’s a good idea- tho I think I’d just be trying to look at his phone a lot hahah!!
@HerringGull great news about the LP! 🤞🏻 For you that next month is the month and that AF is quick so you can enjoy FW 😝
I’ve obviously tested everyday lol and have had a few lovely strong lines now so feeling cautiously hopeful!! Been getting a lot of crampy twinges too which I remember from when I had my DS, and am feeling A little sick on and off today (Quite early for the nausea to hit 🥴)
How’s every doing?

@HerringGull I’ve worked over Xmas and new year sadly! But I only work part time so it’s been nice, husband back To work tomorrow and I’m so sad our break is over! ☹️ Are you back?

Yes, am back tomorrow too, WFH though so not like I have to get dressed or anything 😆 Husband off tomorrow lucky devil (he gets bank holidays but I don't). It's been a lovely break though, can't complain!

Thanks everyone. It's nice not having the pressure of trying to wake up at the same time every morning! But no doubt I'll be back on it next month if I'm unsuccessful again lol

@EllyNC sounds really good that you're progressing nicely
@HerringGull that interesting about your LP! Our bodies do keep us on our toes don't they. @unCliche I hope the chill month works for you as well.
@Cc7750 I didn't know that about being more fertile after. I really hope that's true! Be a nice birthday present 🎁

I'm back on my placement on Tues and been working over Xmas & New Year, with my DD at home. But luckily it hasn't been overly busy!

@Pudding01 well I had a faint positive (not enough to post on here but enough to think it was a possibility) at the beginning on Nov. Suddenly I bleed really heavy earlier than I should have but for a shorter period. I then had a full on period again 2 weeks later (not sure if you remember me moaning about it). I’m not saying a def chemical as unsure but it would have been the ovulation after that I fell. @EllyNC isn’t this the same for you?

@Pudding01 might be worth a google. This is what the top of the page said

@Cc7750 yup my chemical was last cycle!

Wow. So both of you fell pregnant after then ❤ I'm crossing everything! This has given me a bit of hope. Thank you xx

Fingers crossed for you @Pudding01 - I also had a chemical a couple of cycles before I fell pregnant with my DS.
Non baby related- anyone watched Bridgerton? Haha

@EllyNC yes and I love it and him!!

@Cc7750 the duke?? lol

I did a how many weeks clearblue this morning and got a 2-3 weeks 😁

@EllyNC yay!! Think that’s a clear positive and hopefully puts your mind at rest a little!

Hell yeah he is hot!

Hey girls,

I lost track of you all just caught up .

Congratulations Elly, so happy for you.

I'm 13 weeks today, had my scan just before Xmas that brought me forward a few days so due 12th July and I feel slightly less sick now yay!

Hope you all had a magical Christmas x