Valentines, pancakes, BFPs etc thread 2

[DancinOnTheCeiling]

Just made a new thread as the other one was filling up...

@TheBirdintheCave don’t rule yourself out yet! I’ve had a horrible flu like illness for past 6 days with fevers. Still got my BFP today! Not optimistic it’ll stick so staying on here but it can still happen!

My husbands away at a work rugby event today so haven’t told him yet! Don’t know whether to tell him tomorrow or wait until the following weekend when I’ll feel more confident about it? With my daughter I didn’t tell him for a week!

@TheBirdintheCave I had covid during FW and after O this cycle and got my BFP 10DPO so definitely don't rule yourself out xx

@Bringonbaby3 aw exciting! Let us know when you tell him 😁 I told DH same day as had CPs before so incase this one doesn't stick he knows why I'm upset if that makes sense xx

@Bringonbaby3 congratulations!

I've finally got AF! 3 days late but that means my LP has extended to 13days! 🥳 so really happy about that.

Is there a thread yet for March testers? Guess it's time to hop over to there 😒

13dpo. No af and a bfn. No idea what's going on. I normally have af by now!

Congrats the to bfps!

Congratulations! @Bringonbaby3!

I'm 1dpo now, not looking forward to the next 2 weeks of symptom-spotting

Thanks for all the congratulations!

It’s kind of a weird feeling getting the BfP. It was happiness at first but quickly turned to more anxiety than I had during 2WW! I’ve had a few chemicals so getting past the next 2 weeks will be a bigger challenge yet I think! I think I’ve looked back at the positive test about 50 times today! Not sure what I’m expecting to happen by keeping checking it !!

It’s hard to explain but almost like I want to fast forward 2 weeks and just know if I’m actually pregnant or not!

Congratulations 🥳🥳 @Bringonbaby3, great news. Wishing you a sticky bean xx

Sorry @everyone who has had BFNs and no AF. That must be so confusing and frustrating. I hope hope hope it means you’re still to get your BFPs 🤞🏻🤞🏻 Xx

Really chuffed for you @Natalie2304 that your LP has extended.

@TheBirdintheCave I agree with everyone else, don’t rule yourself out based on being poorly.. when I fell pregnant with DC1 I had a huge flare up of my health condition and was on tons of meds and still fell... this time just before the BFP I had a tooth infection and was on antibiotics plus had thrush/BV and was miserable/poorly and still got my BFP. Fingers crossed for you xx

Forgot to send xx for @Natalie2304 😊.

Also @Bringonbaby3, it’s so hard not to feel anxious isn’t it? I too feel very anxious. It’s just more uncertainty and what ifs: is this pregnancy viable, when will I know for sure etc. I try to keep reminding myself that worrying isn’t going to change the outcome of the pregnancy. Don’t know if that’s helpful at all xx

Thanks for the positive stories guys! :) I just feel utterly wretched right now. I’ve spent all day sleeping and my toddler seems very confused as to why mummy can’t play with him :( I can’t wait until I can eat again. I’m so hungry.

This TTC business makes you go crazy...I was just sitting with my husband and had a sudden sharp pain and I'm thinking IMPLANTATION! I'm only 4dpo... 🙈

@Bringonbaby3 I totally feel the same. With having CPs last year now just worrying this one will go the same way! I keep trying to remind myself of that too @DancinOnTheCeiling worry won't change anything. Xx

@Bringonbaby3 I'm horribly anxious too. I worked out that based on likely ovulation dates I'm not as far along as I thought so only just coming up 5 weeks tomorrow so I'm terrified of this not being viable. But worrying won't change anything like @DancinOnTheCeiling said x
We're all in this together ❤️

Experiencing spotting now 😢 I really hope it's mild and not cause for concern

@Nico89 aw I really hope it doesn't come to much. Such a worry 😔 hope your okay ❤️ xx

Oh I’m sorry @Nico89. Another thing that causes lots of anxiety isn’t it? I’ve been spotting (and had some actual bleeding) every day since last Saturday. Totally panicked at first, now between calm and panic. I’m still getting BFPs, my boobs are big and tender which I try to keep reminding myself of. The problem with spotting/bleeding (as far as I know) is it can mean miscarriage or it can mean nothing. It’s all so anxiety provoking! I spoke to EPU yesterday; she said wait about a week and take another test (as if I’d wait that long 🤣), then contact them again. Unless of course bleeding becomes heavier and there’s pain in which case contact them/A&E. So sorry you’re having to experience this, sending hugs xx

Sorry to hear it @Nico89 lots of people get bleeding in early pregnancy so fingers crossed for you.

I did a repeat test today…11dpo. Disappointed it’s not darker but appreciate it’s still early. What do you guys think?

Sorry to hear that @Nico89 :( Hopefully it’s nothing.

Don’t want to waste money on frer/clear blue until after my period due (wed-fri) as prone to chemicals!

@Bringonbaby3 That’s amazing for 11dpo. With my son my cheapies were still blank even at 12dpo so I wouldn’t worry about it :)

Thank you! Sorry I’m needing reassurance, I haven’t told anyone yet. My husband was at the rugby yesterday and he’s now super hungover, not out of bed yet. I’ve been looking after my 3 and 5 year old all weekend and still feeling full of cold so I’m getting annoyed at him! Think I’ll leave it for tomorrow and tell him then!

@Bringonbaby3 a few things levels only double every 48 hours so you won't see any difference for a few days and to be honest they really aren't good indicators as it's based on how much you've drunk etc that day. I wouldn't drive yourself mad and try to hold out I know it's hard but otherwise it causes more anxiety. They look good to me! X

@Bringonbaby3 Wow, that’s mean of him, especially as he knows you’re ill! :(

3 DPO here so now symptom spotting and waiting - trying to think of literally anything else 🙄 I have an awfully bad stomach today (sorry for TMI) - very nauseous and can't stop going. Hoping it doesn't affect any implantation or anything happening inside me as this may well could be my last month to try before I'm put on the medication that will delay everything a few years 😔