When is the earliest you would test?

[Sesamechick]

AF every month 27th
Last AF December 27th
positive ovulation test Jan 15th. DTD 14th & 15th. AF due Jan 27th.
When is the earliest you would test?
I'm definitely not imagining it but have more discharge than usual, stomach always rumbling even while eating. Gas, horrendous low back pain and cramps. Sorry if tmi.
I know alot is common AF signs....but you know how it is when you are hopeful.
Thanks x

[Giraffe888]

@MaltyJones92 I didn’t think you’d resist 😂 I’ve got everything crossed for you for weds 🤞🏻

I’m ok. I suffer from IBS and my pains always seem to be worse a few days before AF arrives. I’ve had pains this morning so I’m guessing they’re indicating that she’ll be coming this week 😡

[MaltyJones92]

@Giraffe888 Haha I know - it's sooo hard to resist when I have a stack of tests in the bathroom drawer 🙈

I have also had twinges today so assume AF will be here soon. When are you planning on testing?

[Giraffe888]

@MaltyJones92 I’m really not sure. I don’t know how many dpo is best to get the chance of a positive. I got my positive with DS at 12dpo. I had spotting at 9dpo which I thought was AF coming but must have been implantation

[MaltyJones92]

@Giraffe888 I did another FRER today and got a BFN. I am only 9DPO but starting to get more AF signs and cramps so no doubt I'm out for this month. Hopefully you'll have more luck than me! 🤞🏻

[Giraffe888]

@MaltyJones92 I’m pretty certain AF is coming here too. I might poas tomorrow though 😂

[Giraffe888]

Well I poas and no surprise got BFN

[Giraffe888]

AF has arrived here

[MaltyJones92]

@Giraffe888 ah sorry to hear that. AF also turned up for me this morning too 😭

I've got so much on at the moment though that I feel like it might be for the best at the moment. I also told my other half last night that I feel like we should take a break until after our wedding in June when things are a little more settled. His response was that we should not actively try but not go back to using contraception and if it happens it happens 🤷🏻‍♀️ I'm on board with that idea at the moment x

[Giraffe888]

Morning @MaltyJones92

Sorry AF has arrived for you. That’s a good idea to take a little step back until your wedding but still not use contraception and see what happens 😃

Well AF hasn’t actually arrived. TMI but I’ve had spotting and the odd bit of blood when I wipe since weds but I’m still not actually properly bleeding yet

[MaltyJones92]

@Giraffe888 yeh I fully believe it's down to stress - hopefully when things get back to normal over the next few months then it'll happen. Do you think you could be getting implantation bleeding?

[Giraffe888]

@MaltyJones92 I thought it might be so I’ve tested this morning but it was bfn x

[Giraffe888]

Well AF finally properly arrived yesterday

@Sesamechick and @MaltyJones92 how are you both doing x

[MaltyJones92]

@Giraffe888 Oh I'm sorry to hear that, but at least you know now and can concentrate on the next cycle.

I'm on CD11 of month 7 but we're definitely taking a more chilled approach this time. I'm seeing a specialist in a couple of weeks for my supposed arthritis (still think that's crazy for 28!) so I would like to get that sorted first before we seriously think about trying again.

I became an auntie yesterday for the first time, so I've got my baby fix for the time being! 🤣

[Giraffe888]

@MaltyJones92 yes I was just glad it finally arrived!

Aww congratulations. Do you have a niece or nephew? I love hearing births of babies!

Good idea to try and get your possible arthritis sorted. That could be painful in pregnancy

[MaltyJones92]

@Giraffe888 aww thank you - a little niece. They live about four hours away from us so it'll be a while until we can visit unfortunately.

Yes, hoping it'll either go away on its own or it can be treated ASAP - I heard you can't take arthritis medicine when you're pregnant as most of them suppress your immune system, so really hoping it's not too serious 😬