Ho ho ho! We all want Santa to come (with loads of BFPs)! It's the December thread 🎅🌲🎁

[Squiff70]

I don't know. Not even a week into November and sadly some are out for this month.

If you're dreaming of a white Christmas and you're definitely on Santa's NAUGHTY list, this is the one for you. Not a December bus but a December SLEIGH!

So go Dasher, go Dancer, go Prancer and Vixen! We don't want you to bring us those toys. Please stuff our stockings full of BFP joy!

Anyone fancy cheering me up with some funny stories. I've convinced myself that I'm absolutely not pregnant this month as I've got the worst PMS ever my mood swings are out of this world and I'm horrid! So think AF is on her way (due Tuesday)

Hi @Natalie2304! That's AMAZING about your reflexology session! My friend had reflexology twice and got pregnant twice. I'd always been a skeptic (but not a non-believer) until she told me similar things to what you said about blocked fallopian tubes and slightly earlier-than-usual ovulation. I really hope it helps you and you get your BFP this month!

@Mummytobe93 I wouldn't have thought constipation would count for much as that could happen at any time of the month. Nipple sensations and twinges inside may be slightly more exciting though. Maybe focusing on some Christmassy stuff will make the TWW go a bit faster? I know I've been crazy busy this last three weeks (not just with Christmas related stuff) and even though things have calmed down a bit, I'm still very busy and the days keep on rolling by. That said, I'm only 3DPO and it. is. DRAGGING. It was really sweet of your DH to offer to clear out the spare room - did you get excited when he said that? How was the Christmas market today?

Welcome back @OK92! I find 90% of cycles I get ovulation pain. Do you ever have the odd month where you don't get any? Maybe this was one of them or maybe you ovulated a little earlier when you weren't expecting it so much? It really is confusing and stressful not knowing what's going on inside us isn't it?

@Nico89 aww no, no AF please but if it IS AF, your new year might well go off with a bang so please don't be too disheartened if you're about to start a new cycle. As for funny stories, a few weeks ago I got into bed and was in my FW at the time, just by chance. DP made a move and I made a move back. Some time later, he said "thank GOD for that - I thought I was going to ejaculate dust". Well, it had been a while but I was helpless with the giggles over that comment. Maybe you had to be there...

@Squiff70 that did make me chuckle thankyou.

I've had a tiny bit of brownish spotting today so think AF is definitely on her way as had similar spotting last cycle if I remember correctly which is new for me and driving me a bit mad !

@Nico89 glad it made you smile! For the last three cycles, I, too have had spotting 2-3 days before AF started. I have never had it before except whilst TTC. Our bodies are strange things.

3dpo today and had a very busy weekend as finally out of isolation! Feeling really positive this cycle and so is DP. He’s a bit religious (I’m not very myself) and he told me when we DTD -1 O that he prayed that this would be the time and I was so emotional when he told me that and I just have really hopefully positive vibes, fingers crossed for us all xxx

@Squiff70 that made me laugh! Hmm I always get quite intense pain for about 12 hours. Requires hot water bottle, pain relief and not walking too much as it's so painful! So I'm thinking maybe I just haven't ovulated this cycle 🤦🏻‍♀️ Temps have risen but not by their usual post ovulation amount and OPKs are now negative.

Reflexology sounds interesting though, I'm definitely going to give that a go if this cycle isn't the one.

I know it’s really early to test but gave in the morning and had a BFN on a cheapie strip this morning at approx 9DPO.
I don’t know why I felt the need, logically I know it’s too early and that it’s unlikely anyway.

AF due anywhere between the 10th and 12th so will give it a few days to make sure. Have bought some FRER too, just in case.

@KateInHappyland

I know it’s really early to test but gave in the morning and had a BFN on a cheapie strip this morning at approx 9DPO. I don’t know why I felt the need, logically I know it’s too early and that it’s unlikely anyway.

AF due anywhere between the 10th and 12th so will give it a few days to make sure. Have bought some FRER too, just in case.

This morning, that should say.

@OK92 I was very skeptical about going to reflexology but I feel so much more relaxed and so shocked that it made me ovulate the next day!
Will see if it works!

Ooh I may try reflexology then - I'm also a bit of a sceptic I'd say but open to trying things.

I'm so unwell at the moment it's horrible. Had a cold for about 8 days but think it's now turned into some kind of infection somewhere - my ears, my eyes, my throat hurt so much. I thought I was on the mend but after today feeling dreadful again and so meh.

To top that off I feel like AF is on her way as feeling grumpy. Sorry for the moan 😞

How is everyone? Any BFPs? 💐💐💐

@MindZGap oh I’ve just seen your post, sorry to hear you’re so poorly. And that AF might be on her way - I hope she’s not and that your grumpiness is because you’re unwell and that you (and all of us) get a BFP this month 🤞🏻🤞🏻.

Ps reflexology sounds fab, I’m now considering it after what PP said!

Glad you're out of isolation @beckybabyx. How are you feeling now? So nice of your DP to share his innermost thoughts and indeed prayers with you. I hope his (and yours) prayers are answered. I'm also 4DPO today (same as you). Have you seen the rest of your cycle predictions by any chance? Due to O around Christmas Day if this cycle isn't successful!

Glad it made you laugh @OK92 - I laugh every time I think of it. It's not just what he said but the silly way he said it which amused me. It sounds like your pains are quite extreme and I wonder how common it is because mine get like that a lot too. Best of luck if you decide to try reflexology! I've only ever heard good things about it!

@KateInHappyland fear not, 9 DPO is still super early! Give it a couple of days and retest. Fingers crossed!

Sorry you're feeling so unwell @MindZGap. Have you had a PCR test? Sounds like you might need one. Whatever is wrong I hope you're feeling better very soon

@Squiff70 if I'm not successful this time round then my next O is predicted for Christmas day too.... but I'm working night shift for the whole of Christmas from 23rd til 27th 😭 .. though with hubby off work and DD at her Dad's for Christmas maybe we can both just spend the day in bed #jinglejumpingjim

@Squiff70 at the moment mines predicted for 28th December if we’re not successful this cycle, fingers crossed we don’t see the next cycle though

I’m baaaaackk! And I’m married thanks for all the well wishes your all so lovely in this thread.

I couldn’t have asked for a better day, including when I was flapping all morning and made a big hole in my veil! Haha! But I fixed it no tears and just couldn’t wait to finally say I do! Or I will in my case … ✨

Managed to pretty much cover all DTD bases without too much detail. I didn’t take my OPK as it may have spoilt the mini moon. We aren’t going abroad anywhere for a while yet.. thanks covid. But if I have predicted correctly … I should be 1DPO tomorrow!

I’ll add my name to the list, but hope to test on DAY of predicted period as last month I was way too over the top with POAS 🤣
21st December for me…

Aw @lottieb92 so chuffed you had a fab day, congratulations 💐🥳💕. Here’s hoping for a mini moon baby 🤞🏻🤞🏻.

After a chemical in August and another last month I'm well aware that this might not be what I'm hoping it is. But this is a line right? 8dpo so very early to test. I normally have a 12 day luteal phase (period due Friday). This was afternoon with a 7.5 hour hold, I'm getting faint lines on FRER too but they're so faint I can't get them to photograph! The boots early seems to be giving me darker lines!

DP can't see it, but he never can until they're really dark! We're TTC #3. I was on this thread a month or two ago but have name changed since (and can't remember what name I was under, oops!)

@rainbowzebra05

After a chemical in August and another last month I'm well aware that this might not be what I'm hoping it is. But this is a line right? 8dpo so very early to test. I normally have a 12 day luteal phase (period due Friday). This was afternoon with a 7.5 hour hold, I'm getting faint lines on FRER too but they're so faint I can't get them to photograph! The boots early seems to be giving me darker lines!

DP can't see it, but he never can until they're really dark! We're TTC #3. I was on this thread a month or two ago but have name changed since (and can't remember what name I was under, oops!)

I can see a line. Was it within the time? If so then congratulations

@rainbowzebra05 I can see it. Took some squinting😂. hoping it’s stronger in 2 days and you get that nice progression.

Good morning

Congratulations on your wedding, I’m glad to hear you enjoyed yourself and DTD plenty 😉☺️

I’m 8/9 DPO, and I caved in to test this morning - whiter than white NEGATIVE

I think I’ll hold off till AF is due.

My next predicted O is also around Christmas/Boxing Day ladies 🙏 I don’t feel too hopeful this cycle so looking forward to festive DTD😉

Have a lovely day xx

I forgot to tag @lottieb92 !

It came up within the timeframe :) this is this mornings, came up pretty instantly and it's definitely darker than yesterday (I couldn't even get yesterday's FRER to show on a photo!) I'm sure they do some magic between taking a photo and uploading it mind, the boots one is more obvious in the original photo so I'm hoping this is still visible after uploading.

I'd love to say that I'll wait 48 hours to check for progression, but I know fine well that I'll cave tomorrow "just to see" 😂 the TWW doesn't half show make impatience worse!

Congratulations @lottieb92 on your wedding!!!

Looking promising @rainbowzebra05 I have everything crossed that you get a nice strong positive soon.

I've done 2 PCRs now @Squiff70 and both negative. I was convinced it was omicron for a while as I was stuck on a very packed train last week but turns out it's just a regular old fashioned illness!

Still feeling ill today but a little less grumpy. If I can fashion the energy I might pop out for some tests later so I can test tomorrow morning