Hoping to get our BFPs in January ✨

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All welcome to come along for the ride and lots of support along the way!

Checking in at 5dpo, no symptoms yet!

@AlmostLondoner this month I got faint positives on those tests at 12/13dpo but by 16 dpo they we're completely white so hopeful all is ok 🤞🏻

@madeleine85 only as self paying and I am not 100% sure if the GP would even take my blood for it. I might just get that digital even though it's so expensive here 🤦‍♀️

@arianasky I hope my HCG is just doubling slowly but surely 🥺

@madeleine85 I agree with what you said about ED and fertility. I had an ED for most of my teens and twenties, to be honest I’ve never managed to get to a normal BMI outside of pregnancy. My periods went for a few years but back now and I conceived my first two children very quickly. I think as long as you are having regular periods then you should be able to.

@muddypuddlejumping yes we’ve spent a long time on the fence about a 3rd. I found the newborn period very difficult both times and I like our family dynamics at the moment. It’s one of the reasons I’ve left it a while to be sure. My youngest is now 3.5. We’ve gone back and forth but for the past year both my husband and I have been more certain we want a 3rd. It’ll be chaos I’m sure but we will make it work. We both like family life and having big families. I think if you have uncertainty not any harm on leaving it a bit longer until you’re sure?

@Bringonbaby3 @SoTiredoftheStress @jazmine38 @Natalie2304 have any of you tested yet? Sorry if you've already posted. This thread moves fast lol!

Wow all these BFPs - congratulations ladies ❤️

Fingers crossed for all the ladies still waiting 🤞🏻I'm 7dpo today. Might test tomorrow as feeling like I really wanna POAS 🤦🏼‍♀️. Anyone ever had a BFP at 8dpo?

@contagioushippie

Congrats to all the ladies with BFPs

@Hopingforarainbow27 yeah cm varies so much from woman to woman, I've been dry to lotiony myself. And just a few months ago before I was on metformin (not sure if related tho!) I was wet a lot during my time before my period.

Questions for all ladies pals- I'm having swollen gums and see bleeding. I've always had really good oral health (mom is in dentistry 😬). But I'm reading it can also be a period thing? Though everything I'm reading says women get gum sleeps during or right before periods, due to progesterone. I'm currently 8 dpo with a 11ish luteal. Of course I'm hoping it's pregnancy gingivitis (only time I would hope that) any one have some thoughts or experience with this?

One of my clues to me being pregnant before my BFP was that my teeth started to hurt and I saw bleeding when I brushed them. It's very common in pregnancy, my teeth literally fell apart last time I was pregnant. I shall be making the most of my free dental care this time.

@Hopingforarainbow27 yes I struggle to keep up too! I tested this morning but BFN :( only 8/9dpo but whenever I’ve got pregnant in the past I’ve had faint lines at that point so think I’m out this month.

Looking forward to the next cycle!

@Hopingforarainbow27 my peak was New Years Day so am only 6 dpo i might test Wednesday though😬 I have zero symptoms atm though

@jazmine38 I got my peak on the 1st as well I actually tested this morning like a crazy person lol, obviously it was BFN but I couldn't help myself, I also have no symptoms.

Lol @Queenkai14 once I start testing that's me testing everyday like a crazy person 😅 I'm trying to hold off the crazy till hubby goes back to work on Monday. It'll take all my willpower to wait til Wednesday

Good luck @Geemmm I remember you from another thread :)!
I’ve been trying to keep up with this one but moves fast haha! Loving seeing all the bfp’s it gives me hope. I’m 6dpo today, trying to hold out on testing until AF due. Fingers crossed for you on this cycle!!

Congrats on all the BFPs!! Fingers crossed for sticky beans!
All these positives are making me want to test, but I'm only 4dpo 😂
I'll hold out until next Sunday at 10dpo and test then

Anyone else still waiting to ovulate again and will be testing towards the end of the month?

Sitting here hoping beyond hope that I'm pregnant this month but pretty sure that i won't be. Having a down evening. It didn't feel as bad with my first DD because I had no markers, but now we'd like DD to have a sibling, I just want to get on with it. Whilst we've got all the small baby stuff and could just role straight into it... I just want it to happen.

Feeling really MEH today :(

@mightbeyesmightbeno I'm feeling exactly the same. I don't think it's ever going to happen for me. I'm so fed up if the unknowns.

@Hopingforarainbow27 it's so silly isn't it? Because obviously I know that it'll happen when it happens and I can't change that. But I just don't find the TTC enjoyable. I feel like I'm just on hold at the moment. I'll feel fine tomorrow I'm sure. Just having a low point.

Yeah it's really hard. I haven't got any children. Have had 2 miscarriages so I'm just thinking I'd it not meant to be

@Hopingforarainbow27 sorry for my moaning when I haven't been through 2 MC's like you - that must be so hard. And also I should just keep my mouth shut sometimes and just be very grateful i have my one DD.

Here's hoping for 2022 for it to be your year xxx

@mightbeyesmightbeno I’ve been feeling the exact same today. Just want a sibling for my DS and I’ve convinced myself it just isn’t going to happen. I get ovulation pains and then period type cramps all the way through the TWW. I’m 4DPO and I’ve got them again so once again it’s not our month. I feel like my body immediately prepares for a period straight after ovulation, I’ve convinced myself something must be wrong.

@mightbeyesmightbeno don't apologise. Everyone has a right to feel how they feel. Thank you 💕🌈

@Hopingforarainbow27 @Moonshine160 😘❤️

Hey @Bubblegum093 ☺️ it doesn't half lol I always feel I miss so much! We're only a day apart then - when is AF due for you? Thank u hun ❤️ and you too! 🤞🏻

Oh my goodness, congrats to all those with BFPs!!! 🎉

@Moonshine160 I'm the same! I actually posted in another thread & asked a friend who's also TTC this week if it was normal to get cramps 2 week before AF. I've only just noticed it since TTC and every month since I've thought it might be implantation cramps but then AF shows 🤨 so now I'm wondering if that's normal.... I also have a really short period which I've always appreciated but now I'm wondering if that's a hindering TTC too or if it means somethings off. Bahhhh!!

Sending hugs to everyone feeling down this evening xxx

Are sore boobs a sign of implantation? I'm only 1/2 DPO, so too early to be from an incoming AF - but also too early for a real sign...but my boobs are sooo sore suddenly

@saltedcaramelanything a sign of progesterone hormone. Ovulation is over