Testing around 14th May

[41andtryingforfirst]

Hey peeps ovulated today - anyone in the same boat and hoping for a BFP in mid May? Thought we could do the 2ww together x

@Fifi1086 I am sure I can see a faint line and I'm usually rubbish at these!!! 🤞🏽🤞🏽

@Fifi1086 I can see something really faint but first response have been terrible for indents for me, give it two days (if you can hold off!) and let us know how you get on!

I had the worst bloating yesterday, my tummy was swollen to about 3 times it’s size and period like cramps but nothing happened - I’m struggling with my pcos symptoms generally but I looked back to my tracking when I fell pregnant in December and I recorded the exact same symptoms!

I do think I missed my window however (damn work trip!) has anyone ever ovulated later than normal after a positive opk? Xxx

Hi all. I'm going to sound like an arse now and I don't mean to, but....

I started this thread as a support for people in more or less the same 2ww so we could be a support whilst we waited to test. There are so many threads where people test from 8dpo onwards and I find it puts pressure on me to test and is bad for my well-being. That's what this space is intended for.

I'm thrilled for those with early BFPs but I don't want this thread to become like the others. By all means symptom spot and chat about how you feel but if you want to be an early tester can you move to a different thread please?

Thanks in advance and baby dust to you all xxxx

I think I've just been reminded as to why I haven't posted on MN for a year.

Best of luck to everyone and sending you all baby dust!

Hi @41andtryingforfirst

I understand where you're coming from but I think these ladies had the intention to test around 14th and have caved early, I'm sure no one meant to upset anyone or trigger anyone in a negative way ☺️ I won't be testing until the 14th so I will be here for that day and hoping we all get our BFPs 💪🏼❤️

@Fifi1086 I can definitely see something there 🤞🏼 test again in a few days for sure 🥰 and if you do move onto a different thread please tag me as I'd love to see how you get on! Same to you @S0220 🥰

Baby dust to everyone xxx

@catlady10 - you are on for pact. Although I'm feeling a bit crampy today so now just expecting AF to come tomorrow or next day. Is due 9th and if I test it will be 11th or 12th.
Hoping for BFPs for all.

I agree with you @catlady10. I did have every intention of holding off but I'm sure we can all empathise with how hard that is at times! I am on a few other threads but will be sure to continue to keep an eye on this one and update when I do eventually test again ☺️

@41andtryingforfirst I absolutely did not want you or anybody to feel pressured into early testing by any means and apologise if this has made you feel like that. I wish I had as much will power as some of you other ladies!!

Continue to send best wishes to everybody 🥰

Hi - I just got worried that it was going to turn into everyone testing and I got anxious.

I wish I hadn't said anything now. I didn't know how to communicate how I was feeling without sounding like an arse 🤦🏻‍♀️

@41andtryingforfirst completely see where you are coming from and I'd never want to make anybody feel anxious especially over something like TTC! I blame myself for being the first one to cave and test early. I need the rest of you to keep me strong 😂

@S0220 don't be silly you're entitled to test whenever you want! I was just getting myself into an unnecessary panic. It's tough this TTC journey, especially at my age 🤣

@41andtryingforfirst I guess that's why we have forums such as this, to support one another and share the highs and lows of our journeys!

How are you feeling otherwise? Any particular signs or symptoms happening for you? X

@S0220 I'm ok - thank you for asking. I'm going through a difficult time atm - I was suspended from work over 3 months ago. Had a horrible meeting about it this week and not recovered from it. I think I'm a bit all over the place.

With regards to TTC, so I'm 7dpo and since this morning I've had a wierd twinge thing going on, in my lower abdomen on the right side. My boobs are a bit sensitive. That's it really. I can't figure out if I'm imagining it or not x

@41andtryingforfirst Sorry to hear about your work situation, the last thing you need right now!

I have a silly TMI question, hopefully it will give you a bit of a laugh at least.

My question is about EWCM/CM. This is a bit rude but, how do you tell the difference between CM and, ahem... leftovers from BD?

Before my DH were TTC we were using withdrawal method so I don't have much experience with this. I remember there were times of the month where discharge was different than usual.

Now we have been try to DTD every other day. And afterward, sometimes I feel like his "contribution" just disappears, like where did it go? And then a day later I have watery discharge and I am left wondering, is this ovulation or...?

@Oystercatcher I can't tell the difference 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Maybe this is why I see so many recs for ovusense!

In my experience it’s mostly gone after a couple of wees, 1 day tops.

@41andtryingforfirst Aw I'm sorry you've been anxious 😢 I feel the same in a way! And let's be honest it feels like some sort of weird marathon and everyone wants to cross the finish line and when you see people ahead of you crossing the finish line and you're struggling it makes you doubt yourself and think damn I'm not going to make it! 🤣 that's how I feel anyway 🤣

@Cat2hop Yes!! Now repeat after me... "I will not test before my period is due" 🤣 @S0220 Join in! (Although I think I'd struggle after that teeny glimpse of a line 🙊)

Anyway I'm day 6PO today and I feel nothing. Zero. Apart from tired from struggling to sleep last night and feeling a bit sicky because I had a couple of drinks last night before dinner 🙊 but I honestly think it's the wine and not a brewing bean 🫣 is this too early to feel anything?

@Oystercatcher I also wonder about this, like sometimes I think... where did it go? But someone told me that the swimmers get released from the rest of the fluid pretty sharpish and can make it to where they need to go! X

@catlady10 I asked my DH this question since he is a GP. He looked at me like I was crazy/grossed out by mention of CM! I think he’s concerned I’m getting a bit obsessed. Glad I’m not the only one!

Happy weekend ladies! Hope everyone is doing good ❤️

Ttc is such an emotional time. I find it difficult to roll with the hope and disappointment sometimes and completely sympathise with any of you ladies finding the 2ww tough. I felt really optimistic this week, then yesterday at 5dpo I had some odd cramps. I know it's too early for it to be anything either way but it did feel a little like a rain on my parade. I'm so useless at self control as well but aiming to test no earlier than 12dpo which is the 13th for me. Hope the sun is shining for all of you where ever you are and we can all find some fun ways to keep our minds off those test sticks today! If it helps, seems like everyone here should be around half way through 🎉🎉

Me too @Rosegold3112 i am 5dpo and have had some odd cramps today, which don’t normally happen. Sort of one-sided and squeezy if that makes sense?! I’m wondering if it’s implantation cramping?

this is only cycle 1 for me. I was lucky enough to conceive my daughter in cycle 1 so I’m trying not to expect the same thing second time round and manage my expectations.

@Organictangerine heres hoping it's a good sign for us this month 🤞😊 I'm trying to be realistic this cycle, but I did Google it yesterday and found an old thread where cramping this early led to a couple of bfps! Of course then there were also stories where it didn't 😂😂 the more I get my hopes up the harder it will be to wait to test.

Hi all!

11dpo for me today. Biggest symptoms I'm noticing at the moment is very heavy boobs (can't even walk down the stairs without being uncomfortable) and tiredness. Also my husband said last night in bed that I seem a lot warmer as in my body temp! Tbh my boobs did feel like they were on fire 😂

Going to try and keep busy over the weekend and not think about testing. Will aim to hold off until Monday if I can. I have two FRER's and two CB digitalis waiting in the cupboard for me!

Hope you're all doing okay 🥰

@41andtryingforfirst hope you're okay. Ttc is very rough x

@S0220 all sounding so promising 🤞🤞🤞

@Rosegold3112 @Organictangerine I've had flutters and a really sharp pain last night at dinner but I fear it's all in my head 😩

I’m 8dpo today, I’m so nervous about testing as I’ve been burnt by the indents so many times and also picked up on a chemical!

AF is due in 4 days so I’m hoping I can hold off until I’m actually late, which is also a nightmare as my last couple of cycles have been a few days late, sometimes even a week😬

I’m cramping a bit today which isn’t filling me with much hope and these are pretty normal af symptoms for me! Fingers crossed this is my month after 13 long ones!!x