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

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Squiff70 · 05/11/2021 17:46

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!

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Nervousdave · 26/12/2021 07:21

Hi guys, dropped off MN for a little while.
Hope everyone is having a lovely christmas.

Currently 15dpo but ovulated a week later than normal so on cd38 and AF "5days late". Been getting bfn when testing but am away with family and only have cheapy ones with me. My mum came to boots with me on 24th so couldn't sneakily pick up a frer then 🤦🏻‍♀️

Had the tiniest tinge of pink yesterday when wiping, can't help but think I'm out, but so far nothing else since 🤷🏻‍♀️

AmberRH1993 · 26/12/2021 07:39

Good morning ladies, hope you all had a lovely festive holidays ❤️ CD30 here and 11/12 dpo here I believe.. Still getting a few symptoms like nipple twinges, moodswings and cramps - AF Is due on 28th according to FLO app so holding off testing until then 🤞🏻 Anyone else still waiting to test?

Shortmamashortcycles · 26/12/2021 09:15

I'm out this month, sadly. Having an incredibly crampy AF which is just an extra level of crappiness.

Kicking myself for getting a little excited this month - just doesn't feel possible that we'll get our rainbow baby. Can't quite believe how smug I was in the summer before the mc.

Sorry, just... in the last few months I've had two miscarriages, had to have an emergency blood transfusion, had norovirus and covid, and had to turn down a great job because I didn't want to stop ttc and couldn't afford to risk my paid mat leave. The overarching pandemic on top of everything is just an extra level of stress.

My general life is incredibly privileged and lucky, so I shouldn't complain but - urgh the last 6 months have sucked hard.

AmberRH1993 · 26/12/2021 09:40

@Shortmamashortcycles So sorry to hear that AF has arrived. Its sounds like you've had a rotten few months but the only way from here is up!
You will get your rainbow baby and it will be worth all the stress and heartbreak ❤️
Praying for you in 2022 🙏🙏

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Squiff70 · 26/12/2021 20:53

I'm so sorry you're going through this @Shortmamashortcycles. I'm hoping and praying 2022 is easier for you and gives you your long-awaited child. New Year, new start. Other job opportunities will come up, I'm sure, but having norovirus and covid is really harsh, especially whilst TTC. I hope you've had a peaceful Christmas even if it hasn't been merry.

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AmberRH1993 · 26/12/2021 20:57

Good evening ladies and hope you all had a lovely Christmas 😊 AF was due today but no sign of her yet.. Boobs still achey with shooting pains, achey cramps so she may be on her way.
Out of curiosity, Has anyone ever had pink tinged Cm but AF didn't show?
Dtd today and had this after and thought it would bring on AF but it has disappeared again 🤔

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Squiff70 · 26/12/2021 21:09

@AmberRH1993 might it have been IB? Typically appears 8-12DPO.

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AmberRH1993 · 26/12/2021 21:28

@Squiff70 I would be around 11/12 dpo today based on when I think ovulation took place. If she's not arrived by the morning then I'll test with fmu. 👍🏼

Beck3115 · 26/12/2021 21:33

I got my bfp this morning still can’t believe it ❤️
Has anyone else got theirs and will be due at the start of September?

Ho ho ho! We all want Santa to come (with loads of BFPs)! It's the December thread 🎅🌲🎁
Ho ho ho! We all want Santa to come (with loads of BFPs)! It's the December thread 🎅🌲🎁
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Squiff70 · 26/12/2021 21:46

@AmberRH1993, just be aware that if it was IB, you might not get a positive test for 48 hours after. Best of luck for tomorrow morning and hope AF stays well away!

Massive congratulations @Beck3115! Wonderful news! How do you feel?

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AmberRH1993 · 26/12/2021 21:48

@Beck3115 congratulations 🎉

AmberRH1993 · 26/12/2021 21:49

Thanks @Squiff70... Super supportive as always 😊I'll keep you posted

Nervousdave · 26/12/2021 23:31

And I'm definitely out.
Good luck to those still waiting to test 🤞🏻
@Shortmamashortcycles January will be our month ❤

Beck3115 · 27/12/2021 06:29

@Squiff70 @AmberRH1993 thank you ladies ❤️ I feel a little sick which was my first symptom with my son. And I have little niggly pains down low and a bit of a stuffy nose.

Got to go to work later and pretend nothing is different and be careful, because I don’t want them to know yet x

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Squiff70 · 27/12/2021 07:17

Sorry you're out, @Nervousdave! Hoping early 2022 brings you the best news.

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Squiff70 · 27/12/2021 12:38

How are you doing @AmberRH1993?

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AmberRH1993 · 27/12/2021 12:42

Hi @Squiff70, AF still hasn't shown today and the pink cm has stopped too 🙏 I also felt very sick brushing my teeth this morning which is new for me.

I remember having implantation bleeding with my 1st pregnancy on AF due day but was more brown than pink. I tested 2/3 days later as I was in Rome at the time and got my bfp so if that's anything to go by, im trying to wait a few days and if AF doesn't show by Wednesday I'll do a FRER.

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Squiff70 · 27/12/2021 13:13

Sounds positive @AmberRH1993! Thanks for the update x

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AmberRH1993 · 27/12/2021 13:17

No worries ill keep you posted.. Thanks for checking in @Squiff70 😊

Natalie2304 · 27/12/2021 13:55

Congratulations @madeleine85 and @Beck3115 !

CD12 for me and starting my fertile week. Had covid for the last week and still testing positive so not holding out much hope for this month, but DH passed it to me and he is fine now and I'm starting to feel a bit better so hopefully by Ovulation Day will have DTD enough. And maybe the 'not as much pressure' this month might help! 🤞🏻

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Squiff70 · 27/12/2021 14:45

Best of luck @Natalie2304 and I hope you feel better very soon!

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Btbt · 27/12/2021 14:53

Hi December folks, my temp is low today, approx 7-8 dpo, cd 28. Moody, cramping, breast pain for the last week, light nausea now and then the last few days... I think this could be it. After 1.5 year ttc... I really hope so

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Squiff70 · 27/12/2021 14:58

Hi @Btbt! Really hoping and praying this is it for you. Please keep us posted!

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SimonSays87 · 27/12/2021 22:57

Hello all!
I’m a bit late to the party. I am trying to conceive after a MC 2 months ago and I don’t actually think I’m ovulating at the moment 🤦🏼‍♀️
However, I have insane cramping, very tired and grumpy and AF is due in 2 days.
I’ve just done a strip test which was a BFN but still clinging onto the fact they are cheap tests and unreliable 🤪

Cruz86 · 28/12/2021 12:30

Hi all, I have completely dropped off the radar over the past couple of weeks! Hope you all had a lovely Christmas!

How is everyone? Is there anyone left to test?

@Shortmamashortcycles so sorry to hear AF arrived 😞 How are you feeling?

I started spotting ever so slightly on Boxing Day but it hasn't progressed at all. Also getting left sided pains which is a bit concerning but will see what happens. My miscarriage only happened on the 30th November and we literally dtd once this cycle, so I'm not expecting anything to have happened for us.

Congratulations on all the bfps too! Xx