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

Hi Everyone - just checking in to see how we're all doing? Is anyone else entering their next 2ww? I think I've already ovulated or it'll happen today/tomorrow. I'm now on cycle 5 of TTC. Crossing fingers for this month 🤞🏻 I always feel totally chilled about it when my cycle starts, but these two weeks always make me crazy! 🤣

@MaltyJones92

Hey!!
Like you I'm due to ovulate today/tomorrow! Really hoping this is our month! I've promised myself not to go crazy with POAS but really who am I kidding.
Haven't DTD as often as we hoped but it only takes once right?
Fingers crossed for you!

@Sesamechick Ah we're in it together for another month then! 🤣 I think I'm now 4dpo. Getting slightly concerned though because my period is due to start on Monday which means I'll have had a really short luteal phase which has got me panicking. I might do a test on Sunday at 9dpo and see. But I've ovulated a little later than usual so it may mean my period will come later - I have no idea anymore. I think the problem is we DTD too early and then by the time I'm ovulating neither of us can be bothered anymore. I never thought that would be a problem - it's not like in the movies where this is supposed to be the fun/exciting part.

But like you said - it only takes once!

@MaltyJones92

Hopefully this will be the last month of us trying🤣 although I'm doubtful this was the month for us. DH hasn't been feeling great so the BD has had to wait. Oh well!
I think sometimes we drive ourselves crazy with dates and tests etc that it becomes more of a chore! I'm guilty of it. Tried taking a relaxing approach this month, i knew my fertile window and did what we could.
Hopefully you dtd at the right time...u never know! Good luck and keep me updated!!
Yesterday/today I'm ovulating but I think we missed our chance x

@Sesamechick let's hope so! I'll try and take a more chilled out approach this month and not test until Sunday/Monday. I'll keep you updated 🤣🙏🏻

@MaltyJones92

How you doing?
I'm so chilled this month because I don't think we DTD enough due to various reasons. So frustrating!! Ovulation according to 2 apps was 16th/17th and fertile window was 11th-16th.
DTD the 11th and 14th 😫 oh well. There is always next month!
Fingers crossed for you xx

@Sesamechick Don't fret! I've seen so many women on here convinced they haven't conceived, and then they seem to be the ones posting the positive results shortly after. Like you said before, it only takes once.

All good here - still holding out to test on 10dpo which is the day AF is due (Monday). I've noticed my luteal phase is getting shorter and shorter so I'm going to do some research on how to change that. I have had mild twinges the last two days, but this happens every month about five days before AF anyway. I think it may be to do with my PCOS, but I'm not sure.

I'm a copywriter for a living and hilariously the job I'm working on at the moment is a website for pregnant mums (antenatal education) - feels like a real kick in the teeth at the moment seeing all these pictures of bumps and babies 🤣

What month of TTC are you now? This is month 5 for me x

@MaltyJones92

Please let me know how you get on when you test on Mon. Hard not to het hopefuly but fingers crossed for you!
I didn't realise there are ways to make your luteal phase longer!

How cool you're a copywriter! At least you'll be a pro at pregnancy with all the reading.
I'm sure I always ask you this and forgive me but are you ttc your 1st?

I had my IUD removed in Aug as it was the end of it's life. I'm convinced i had a very early mc one month. I before I was due my period, i would wake during the night desperate for OJ.... i bloody hate OJ! Never drink it. Lots of weird things and then before my period was due I bled SO much and huge clots. It was so heavy, called NHS and they told me to go into walk in which I did. They said it is a possibility it was an early MC or my body going back to 'norm' after IUD so who knows?
Anyways so I guess we have been trying since Aug. My other 3 kids I was lucky enough to fall pregnant right away. I've never ever tracked ovulation etc suppose it is also down to age, weight etc. Could prob do with losing some weight 🤫😬

@Sesamechick apparently certain supplements/foods can make your LP longer so I'm going to try that next month - can't hurt!

I will definitely let you know how I get on on Monday, but I don't have high hopes. Getting my usual dull cramps which I always get in the days leading up to AF 😭 At least I don't have to worry about the wine I'm planning on drinking tonight 🤣

Sorry to hear about your potential MC - I can imagine that would be a horrible experience, especially when there's no way of officially confirming what it was.

Yes, it's my first time TTC. I also could do with losing some weight. I'm usually quite active, but with the gyms currently shut, it's hard to continue. I also despise running, so I'm sacking any exercise off (except walking) until the gyms reopen!

@MaltyJones92

Literally just saw on another post a lady who took vitamin C to lengthen her LP (& was successful) Thought I would mention it as made me think of you.

Exactly what I said to my husband about the possible mc. I hate that idk. I was so upset going through it and would cry but then felt like an idiot bc i told myself I'm crying over a heavy period but then would tell myself how dare I brush the mc aside. Was not a good month!!

I'm the same with working out. Really need to get healthier!! X

@Sesamechick I've been eating oranges every day 🤣 Maybe that'll help.

Don't feel like an idiot - even if it was just a heavy period, that's enough to make me cry most months!

Cramping seems to have stopped today (also normal for me) but do feel a bit twingey on the left side. Weirdly I'm finding it super easy to hold off on testing until Monday. I think I'm maybe a little bit more chilled about it as I'm convinced AF is coming due to my usual cramps happening like clockwork 🤷🏻‍♀️

@MaltyJones92

I feel pretty chilled too even though I'm only 4/5DPO. Also I've already told myself that bc we only DTD twice in my fertile window that it's unlikely. Last month I was convinced I was pregnant bc of all the crazy symptoms I was experiencing. I've learnt my lesson. I still have ic tests but will use that not before 10dpo at least.
Hope your twinges are a good sign 🤞
Think also I'm so damn tired that I can't even think straight 🤣 my youngest is the worst sleeper ever.

@Sesamechick well I caved and tested today (9DPO) with a FRER and got a BFN unsurprisingly! AF due tomorrow and getting the usual symptoms so pretty sure I'm out for the month. Fingers crossed for cycle 6 instead 🤞🏻

@MaltyJones92

You're not out till AF shows.
If af does come then there's always next month lovely.
Fingers crossed for you x

Hi both! Glad to see this chat is being used again! My period is due on Thursday and took a FTER test this morning but it was negative. Didn't learn from last month in terms of waiting to test on the day AF is due 😏 x

Hi ladies! Hoping it's ok for me to join. I'm due AF 2nd March and and now 6DPO. 2dc one previous mc. Am very nervous about trying for a third! I really hope this is your month guys. RTFT and have everything crossed for you

Morning all!

@MaltyJones92 any news? How are you feeling?
@Emerald4512 none of us ever learn haha no judgement here. Impossible not to POAS!!

@imalmostthere welcome! I think we are the same! I ovulated 16/17th. My AF due also 2md March! We are ttc #4. Sorry about your mc xxx
When do you think you'll test? I'm holding out until at least 10dpo although knowing me I'll test 9dpo haha xx

@Sesamechick good morning! I think I ovulated 15th, I'm actually really glad we are due the same day! Gives me an AF buddy. I'm trying desperately to hold out until the weekend at least. With DD I had BFNs until 6 days past AF being due and thought I was going Insane! Maybe Thursday - 5 days before Af is due?? Xx

@Sesamechick No news! I haven't tested since yesterday as that was a BFN on a FRER and can't see it being any different today. AF is due today but wouldn't be surprised if it comes late due to me ovulating later this month. Already researching what vitamins I can take for next cycle instead 🤣

@Emerald4512 we're all the same! I was convinced I would wait until today this month, but I ended up testing yesterday and being disappointed - I can't help myself. I don't want to think about the money I've wasted on tests!

@imalmostthere Welcome! I'm also really sorry to hear about your MC - I can't imagine how awful that must be. Fingers crossed for you this time 🤞🏻

@imalmostthere

Always good to have a buddy!!
According to my 2 apps, one said I ovulated on the 16th, the other 17th but who knows. We didn't DTD as much as we should have but hoping what we did was good enough. Only time will tell although the time in the tww goes so bloody slowwwwww!!
How old are your other kids?
Fingers crossed for us all x

@MaltyJones92

Good luck today. Lets hope AF doesn't show up for the right reasons xx

@MaltyJones92 good luck today - fingers crossed for you 
And for all of you waiting xxx

@Sesamechick I have a DD6 and DS just turned 4 at the weekend. How old are yours? Xxxx

@imalmostthere

Sweet ages & happy birthday to your son!
Dd 16
Ds 14
Dd 5.5

Thanks @Sesamechick @imalmostthere - still no sign of AF but did do another FRER late morning today and again, BFN 😭 I know these tests are super sensitive so I really think I'm out for the month but I'm just having a longer cycle than usual. I want it to hurry up so I can concentrate on next month!

I discovered this website the other day if you're interested. You may have already seen it, but it gives you an idea of how likely a BFP is depending on DPO: www.countdowntopregnancy.com/pregnancy-test/dpo-chart.php?dpo=10

It's kind of reassuring if you're like me and get tempted to POAS too early 🤣

Caved and ordered FRER this evening to go with my CB digitalis. Will be testing Friday with FRER - 4 days before AF is due - 11dpo. What are the chances of an accurate test that early?? With my DD I didn't get BFP until 6 days after AF was due 😩
I'm very probably psyching myself out, but I really feel pregnant. My other 3 pregnancies I had extremely early symptoms and I just KNEW. I absolutely feel that way again. I'm just worried I'll get constant BFN and refuse to believe them as I'm utterly convinced 😩