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TTC December thread

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mightbeyesmightbeno · 22/11/2021 20:23

@kizzy97 @Peonies94 @Tinkerbell098 @jhodd @EvelynSalt starting this from those of us that are out this month and ready to go for December!

This part is nearly as bad as the TTW - waiting for AF to be over and to be able to crack on!

By my calculations we'll all know before Christmas if the next cycle has been a success for us - so hopefully either way happiness or sadness there will be lots of opportunities for lovely family time x

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Tinkerbell098 · 20/12/2021 20:34

Is this what you call an evap line? I’ve never seen one before. Basically I did a test this morning, left it for 5 mins and BFN. I later checked it (hours and hours later) as it was lying around and saw this second line so assume it’s an evap line? How can you tell?

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Theresamagicalplace · 20/12/2021 20:42

@Tinkerbell098 have you got a frer or anything? I've been getting strong positives and digital positives now but the cheapies are still looking almost negative until they dry so it may very well be your bfp! Fingers crossed for you!

Tinkerbell098 · 20/12/2021 20:46

@Theresamagicalplace I stopped hoarding frers as I was sick of seeing BFNs for the past 12 months so I’ve only got cheapies at the minute. I really don’t want to get my hopes up as I know how deflated I feel when AF shows. I’ll try a FRER if AF doesn’t show in the next couple of days.

saltedcaramelanything · 20/12/2021 21:00

I've had tightness / cramping all day - feel so sure it's something, but scared to test and be disappointed!

Venusss · 20/12/2021 21:30

Hello ladies, my AF is around today or tomorrow. Do you know if supplement “Homocysteine Resist” affects the cycle, lengthens/shortens it? Coz there are large amounts of folate and B 12, I started using it as my homocysteine level was too high for recommended norms of conception.

Venusss · 20/12/2021 21:33

And yes, wish all of you baby dust for this Xmas! Wish the same gift for myselfXmas Smile my boobs are so tender, but have lower abdomen cramps. Scared to test too!

Tinkerbell098 · 21/12/2021 05:26

Another BFN on a sainsburys test this morning. AF is due today/ tomorrow. So disheartening!

kizzy97 · 21/12/2021 11:16

Ahh I'm sorry @Tinkerbell098 here's to next month and hopefully new year babies! How are you feeling?

Tinkerbell098 · 21/12/2021 11:19

@kizzy97 this limbo period is always frustrating and I'm so unproductive at work because of it. I'm a bit annoyed my cycles have messed up and can't even know when AF is actually due. I'm CD32 today (usually I'm 30 days, but last month was a weird cycle).

kizzy97 · 21/12/2021 12:41

@Tinkerbell098 I get you, especially when you're late and still showing BFN as you're then fixating on what is actually going on! I've just had a really bizarre cycle myself. Strange what our bodies do to us when we're ttc!

Shabz22 · 21/12/2021 15:39

Another maybe/maybe not line on a home bargains cheap test today. Think I'm 10dpo but looking at my app I could even be 9dpo as I had a 2 day peak. I have so many symptoms but the biggest being certain smells are making me feel sick, and my throat feels really acidic which always happens in early pregnancy for me. These could also just be in my head though.

Fingers crossed for all of you still hanging on!

Tinkerbell098 · 21/12/2021 15:55

@kizzy97 AF has arrived! I will continue on the Jan thread.

Good luck to all still to test in December. Have a lovely Christmas xx

Chunkymonkey13 · 21/12/2021 16:47

Am I going crazy???

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Billymay · 21/12/2021 20:29

One day late and I know af is lerking around the corner.. just wish it would hurry up so I can get out of this uncertainty as I’m not wasting anymore money on tests just for it to be a negative xxx

melbxldn · 21/12/2021 23:59

I’m out - good luck to those still in and happy Xmas all!

saltedcaramelanything · 22/12/2021 07:39

Well I'm out. Heading over to the January thread. Best of luck to everyone still in!

Shabz22 · 22/12/2021 13:04

Pretty certain I'm out. Bfn on frer at 11dpo and blood in my CM today. AF is due tomorrow so this is pretty standard for me in the lead up to it. On to January!

chailatte28 · 22/12/2021 13:21

Hope you don't mind me joining! We are TTC baby #1 cycle #1 so very new to this world!

I'm on my 5th day of the flashing smiley on my Clearblue ovulation test which I wasn't expecting I just want to see the static smiley! Interested to know how long you have all seen the flashing smiley for previously?

Also, I'm really struggling with not becoming obsessive with it!? How do you ladies not get really anxious? I feel so desperate for it to happen that it's making me stressed/anxious which I know won't help at all.

chailatte28 · 22/12/2021 13:24

@saltedcaramelanything

Well I'm out. Heading over to the January thread. Best of luck to everyone still in!
Hope you don't mind me asking but how do I find the January thread? Can't work it out in the app at all!
HRHXO · 22/12/2021 13:53

@chailatte28 hi! I'm ttc #1 as well but I've seen off the pill since April now. Used clearblue OPKs for 3 months and never had a static for some reason. Cheap opks seem to indicate ovulation though so who knows what's going on! Good luck!

Billymay · 22/12/2021 19:10

I’m out. Good luck to all in the tww. Xx

Ballygowenwater · 24/12/2021 10:43

9 days overdue my period arrived today. Onwards to January

FridaRose · 24/12/2021 11:49

@Tinkerbell098

Is this what you call an evap line? I’ve never seen one before. Basically I did a test this morning, left it for 5 mins and BFN. I later checked it (hours and hours later) as it was lying around and saw this second line so assume it’s an evap line? How can you tell?
Yes it's an EVAP

How do we know? If you're showing negative 1-4 mins after testing, then 1+ hours later you see a line.
As per instructions you must disregard the test after 10 mins.

FridaRose · 24/12/2021 11:49

@Tinkerbell098 seen your latest post with a BFN. Good luck for jan! 🤞

DeviousImp17 · 24/12/2021 12:15

Am I the only one holding out? 😂 AF due 29 December, I’ll test on Sunday, Boxing Day. The spotting is intermittent, very mild cramps. If I wasn’t tracking I’d think it was AF. Some CM headaches, fatigue, a little nausea that goes away when I eat. Also some constipation. Bloating in the lower half.

So many symptoms but I’m holding out before testing.