Symptom Spotters Anonymous (egg spotting or implantation spotting let's have your symptoms)

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New 2ww thread, have brought over mince pies and mulled wine and put up some fairylights

Come in, take your heels off and get cosy!

Firstly thank you all for your kind words about my friends father and his funeral. And Secondly apologies for not saying this before.

Twinklingfairy so sorry to hear about your granddad. You sound like a strong person tho and as everyone has said, people deal with their grief in all sorts of different ways. Take care of yourself (but try and leave hapless HV alone in future , altho, as you say she did ask!!)

W&C boo and hiss to AF, sorry to hear she got you.

Apologies for being a rubbish symptom spotter - only come on here sparingly as trying desperately to stop obsessing. Have odd feeling this month tho. Feeling really rather positive (even tho only managed to bd ONCE at optimum time). Have been having af cramps on and off since ov which has never happened before (usually just get sore nips). Also DH woke up yesterday and said 'I've had a wonderful dream that you are pregnant'. Am hoping DH has achieved crystal ball reading status and can really see into the future. This, along with his once only supersperm. Ahhhhh, we can but dream!!!

Lol at telling the poor man that breastfeeding stops menstruation. Talk about TMI! But if you will ask a personal question, you'll get a personal answer...

I really didn't mean to say it, or rather I didn't realise I was gonna until it came out of my mouth
I have to admit to staying clear of the shop for a bit afterwards though. but, as I say, he still asked again when I finally did go back in.

I live in the very far north of Scotland and my brother reckons they live on island time, so I think they all think like islanders too. Everybodys business is everybodys business. Ah well doesn't help that I am a blabber mouth!

Thanks picknmix I am feeling a bit better about it all. We went to see him in the chapel of rest tonight and, though it was strange to see only his head with the rest under cloth, it was good to say my goodbyes.
Even seeing him then, only made me remember him as he was, so I was smiling through my tears.

Our internet was down for some reason all yesterday so couldn't get on! But my "Taking charge of your fertility" book arrived so had that for company.

I think taking temps is the way forward can anyone recommend a good brand digital termometer? I only have one that goes in the ear and apparently that is not accurate enough for TTC temping.

DG Thanks for the info on Leutal phase, no problem there then. what can I make up next....

TF I know what you mean by so many newbies on the TTC board, I've kind of lost it a little over there as so many new people to keep up with, they do seem very friendly though.
When is your grandads funeral so our thoughts can be with you.

Picknmix Positive thoughts good for you and DH's dream lets hope it come true.

Hi Hatty Bucky You ok out there?

Good morning ladies

Hope everyone is ok on this dark horribe morning.

dg I will have to perfect my singing and dancing routine to keep you occupied during your 2ww!! Things are sounding quite good for you - as it seems that lack of symptoms are a good thing!! Perhaps that should be our new thread title when it is next due - "here's hoping for no symptoms this month" (though, of course, we will continue to obsess over the slightest twinge etc. after all, it wouldn't be normal not to, would it

Mrsei how frustrating for you (and us) on your faulty test!! Have you been able to test again yet?

twinklingfairy My thoughts are with you on the death of your grandad. Hope you are doing ok. What a sad time for you all. I am glad i am not alone in finding the other thread a bit scary at the moment! It's lovely that so many people are chatting in there but i find it hard to keep up! I envy you living in the north of scotland. i have only been up there a couple of times but i absolutely love it and felt very at home there.

W&C so sorry to hear that AF arrived.

mibbles things are sounding promising for you at the moment?

picknmix Well if your DH is right we'll all want to borrow him!! (only for his crystal ball-type skills!

I have been feeling a bit funny abut things the past few days. Can't really even talk to DH about ttc. He has been getting ready to start all over again, asking if i've got opks etc and getting positive about it. I can hardly bring myself to think about it, even though, of course, i still want it more than ever. Don't know when we should start going to GP for tests etc, someone asked the other day how old i am, i'm 37, so i think tests can be done after 6 months over 35? Don't know if i'm ready for that yet. Keep reminding myself that i've done all this before, with no trouble, but that was 11 years ago now! Nutritionalist has put us both on Marilyn Glenville's fertility supplements - they are expensive, but worth every penny if they work! She feels that diet and exercise really will be the key.

Sorry for going on about myself - obsessed monologue now over! Hope everyone else is doing ok today.

And please, can someone get a BFP - i need some good news and motivation!!!

Hello 07MTW!!

How are you today?

I got a Boots own brand digital thermometer, that seems to work fine, but haven't got into the routine of temping yet.

Morning MOB I had exactly the same dilema the other day when I was asking advice on when to see the doctor as heading into cycle 10 and want some answers. After a heart to heart with DH and a few tears I've made an appt for next Thursday just for a chat to find out.

Having read some of my taking charge of your fertility book though it sounds as if I should try temping for 3 months to give me some help on what my body is really doing. I was really surprised to read that some treatment can hinder fertility in some ways such as Clomid can dry up CM and sperm can only survive in CM. Fascinating stuff, the book is really informative.

W&C Sorry I forgot to say TEW got you.

morning MOB and MTW - I agree with mtw, temping is definitely the way forward. Saves on testing too early and the dreaded BFN. If I hadn't been taking my temp this cycle I would assume I've had pg cramps for the past week.

As it turns out I woke up with quite bad cramps and sore boobs. And my temp crept up again! Obviously it's all way too early to tell. It just has to stay like this till next weekend and I'll be in with a chance. MOB where's that song?

dg isn't that 11dpo for you now..? does that mean you are in the "implantation zone" now...fingers crossed .
MTW I agree about the Fetility book - I was hooked and learned so much so quickly ! She gets a bit OTT about how to determine swimmers from EWCM though - I found that a bit of overkill, but she is very keen on CM ! and indeed she does not seem to be very positive about clomid but having said that there are loads of success stories with it so I guess it must work for a lot of people.
Is thirst/dehydtration a symptom as have been drinking water and green tea by the gallon but still seem to be dehydrated (according to FMU... sorry of TMI!) and have even woken up with a sore thorat and a mild (all too familiar) hangover feeling some days this week - maybe just a winter cold

Incidentally MOB I love the way you refer to me a mibbles - I actually prefer that name to mibbes, may change it as someone else called me that too

Whoops! mibbes I have been completely misreading your name... Glad you quite like "mibbles" though!

Just for you dg altogehter now: ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE .... (you'll just have to imagine the dodgy dancing....)

I thought it was mibbles not mibbes too! Sorry!

mibbes (see, I'm learning) I've had a similar thirst and no AF yet, BUT I have had a few mild AFish cramps and a BFN 3 days ago - don't think this is my month. HOWEVER, I think it was Shazza who has now dropped off the graduate list, who was really thirsty and got a BFP! So there is hope for both of us there

Hi
Can I ask a question.

I am due AF Tues/Wed next week and normally by now am suffereing really sore lumpy boobs.

However, this month I haven't got anything like that.

Does this mean anything or I am just getting excited over nothing (probably, as it is my first month of trying!)#

Thanks

Eveveld We spend lots of time on this thread discussing possible pregnancy symptoms, but unfortunately a positive test is the only way to know for sure! I certainly get my hopes up every month - so you're not alone. It sounds positive that you are not having your usual AF symptoms - keep us posted

Picknmix My DH once had a dream about the score and scorers in a football match, so put £5 on and won about £70! It was a one off though Hope your DH is right on this one

mibbles I would have been 11dpo, but then FF adjusted my Ov date a few days ago where I went backwards from 8dpo to 5dpo. So today I am officially 8dpo (just edging into implantation zone). Despite being itching to move on in the 2ww, I also know that the closer I get to the end of it, the more anxious I'll become about testing/BFNs/AF. I should enjoy this bit more really.

I have a new TMI symptom...constipation. Oh and I also have dry mouth. Maybe it's an MN thing?

picknmix Feeling very positive for you and your spooky premonition-foreseeing DH!

eleveld no symptoms is officially a symptom here.

Hello everyone! Just wondered if anyone had heard from Mrsei25? I was wondering if she tested yet?

Yes I was also wondering where Mrsei25 is...
Ooohh dg constipation is a good one - that is definitely a preg symptom - apparently due to change in hormones
Hmm it is very encouraging that thirst is a genuine one
Oh the torture we put ourselves thorugh...

Talking of name changes, my DH thinks it is time to change back to my pre christmas name of fairysnuff (cos he likes that one) but I have become attached to twinklingfairy what do you guys think?

Hello .

I am alive and rushing around like a crazy woman at work. One plus side to that is I have no time to obsess this month. AF is due on Monday I think, so all will be revealed shortly .

I'll have a proper read up on what's been going on and get back to you all.

Special shout out to DG...we gotta have a meet up soon.

hi ladies
sorry for not being here for a few days girls poor DD has been ill and i just havent had time to post so i have lurked a bit to try and keep track of whats happenin!! you girls can talk...ALOT!!
first things first... AF still AWOL here despite the fact that i did a test on thursday mornin and BFN either i am havin a super long cycle for me (im usually at the most 31 days but more recently 28 days has been my regular day!!) or i am up the duff wit a hormoneless pregnancy!! i am still feeling rough as a dogs bum and soooo tired, headaches and heartburn like i have transformed into a dragon (i havent i checked...twice) i have got no idea what is happenin with my body now so i am gettin another test tomorrow to do on sunday to see if that changes my view on the matter!! thats if i dont get a visit from AF before then (i doubt it there has not been even a sniff of my usual AF symptoms but i suppose this is turnin away from bein a normal cycle now so...)
also saw the doc on thursday over somethin else an meantioned it to him and he wants to see me again on thursday comin to investigate things further if i dont come on before then!! he said he didnt want to make me wait too long as i have got an underactive thyroid and it can cause problems!! i assumed that as it is under control it wouldnt be an issue but what a good GP that has started to work in our surgery!!
xx ei xx

Mrsei I hope AF leaves you alone and that you do a test and get a BFP! And yes what a lovely thoughtful GP you have.

Good evening everyone else.

I've just done knicker watch and detected a small amount of the brown stuff so I think AF will arrive tomorrow CD28. No surprises as after my BFN the other day, absolutely no PG symptoms and AF type cramps it was inevitable (sp?) I've already had my poor me poor me I'm still not PG so at least when she comes I can just get on with it all again!

DG Just a quick question for our resident TTC guru. Temping, does it have to start from CD1 or can you pick it up from any CD? I haven't bought my thermometer yet and if CD1 is tomorrow maybe too late?
I REALLY hope you get a BFP but I don't know what we'd do without you.

i posted on the TTC thread before about DG!! il jus recap!!
i had a weird dream that i came on here and there was about 6 ladies with BFP's one of which im sure was DG!! my mum often has weird psychic dreams and they usually come true so... fingers crossed for the girls in my dream il try and remember who the others were!!
xx ei xx

Hi everyone

No news from here. I keep waiting to go off wine (so I can have a symptom to spot) but no, I love it just as much as ever.

07 IMO it's best to try to start at least a week or so before ov so you can get a picture of what your pre-ov temps are like. If tomorrow is CD1 and you order soon, I bet you will only miss a week so it would def be worth temping this cycle.

That does sound like a good gp, MrsEi.

Someone has to get a BFP soon - a new year conception would be lovely.

Ooooh how exciting. Was one me, MrsEi?

(Please lie and say that it was!!)

lol scary i need to properly break my dream as all i can remember is BFP and DG's name weird eh!!?? i hope one was you though hun xx
xx ei xx