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TWW + Hen party- to drink or not??

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Chocolat · 22/07/2022 10:20

Hi all, in a bit of a dilemma.
I’m going to a hen party tomorrow where there will be a lot of drinking.
I’m currently 12 DPO and BFN this morning and for the last few days. TTC cycle #4.
AF due on Monday and I usually get a bit of spotting for a few days before but not got any currently.
Currently I’ve got sore boobs but no other symptoms.

I was going to do a CB ultra early test tomorrow morning.
I didn’t track ovulation this month so assuming the 12 DPO based on flo app. My cycles are generally regular around 31 days but last month was suprisingly shorter at 26 days!

So not sure if AF is going to be a bit later to makeup for last month or I may have ovulated later than expected this month hence no BFP yet.
I also don’t get any ovulation symptoms which is great lol.

I’m so confused. I know if I was to drink tomorrow and ended up getting a BFP I would feel so guilty so leaning towards not drinking.

Any advice on what you would do in this situation? And any excuses for not drinking (I’ve heard the metronidazole antibiotic use is getting a bit obvious 😂)

Thanks xx

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Chocolat · 22/07/2022 17:05

Okay an update had some mild cramping today and very light pink discharge on wiping this morning so decided to do a test this afternoon.

Any line eyes?
The vvfl appeared within a minute and does look more pink than grey but I have heard the easy@home tests are notorious for false positives. But think is 12 DPO too late for implantation and is it an evap?

Thanks x

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Mamitobe2023 · 22/07/2022 19:09

I see a line! It's how mine looked at 10 dpo. I'm 14 weeks pregnant on Monday!

Good luck op! Keep us updated! ❤️

Staceyhelen · 22/07/2022 19:30

I see a line too! Maybe for the hen do try to order mocktails or non-alcoholic gins in the fancy glasses! Then it will look like your drinking without getting any questions 😉 this is my plan for a wedding I am going to next month!

Good luck and update us if the line gets darker over the next few days! Fingers crossed its a BFP x

20viona · 22/07/2022 19:38

I see a line! Some pretend Drinking for you this weekend!

SunshineAndFizz · 22/07/2022 19:55

Do the CB early test tomorrow morning - good luck!!

FWIW I drank on numerous occasions in the two weeks before my BFP (it was during December so that's my excuse!) and then haven't touched a drop of alcohol since I found out. It's natural to feel guilty but it must happen to so many mums early on before they know.

Goodnewsday · 22/07/2022 20:35

Do a first response or clear blue early tomorrow and decide based on that. I’d definitely not avoid drinking when (sadly) you might not be pregnant. That would be like a double blow 🙈 If it’s negative, drink!

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Chocolat · 22/07/2022 21:05

Thanks all!

yeah I’m not too convinced I am pregnant have a pressure like sensation down below and further spotting that’s getting darker :(.
Will update with the CB test tomorrow morning xx

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Chocolat · 23/07/2022 05:43

Omg guys is this a line?! Bottom image with flash

TWW + Hen party- to drink or not??
TWW + Hen party- to drink or not??
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Borgonzola · 23/07/2022 05:51

I can see something there...

Borgonzola · 23/07/2022 05:52

Can you quickly get hold of a FRER? they were more conclusive to me at this stage!

HappyMeal564 · 23/07/2022 06:32

I definitely see a line, fingers crossed for you, id have a mocktail 😊

EdinburghGirl1 · 23/07/2022 07:09

@Chocolat that is definitely a line. Congratulations. As others have said get some non alcoholic cocktails or gin if they have any. If most of them are all getting drunk and having fun they probably won't even notice. I went to a hen when I was 10 weeks with my first although the bride and other bridesmaid knew. No one else did and when they found out at the wedding I was pregnant they said they had no idea I wasn't drinking. I had non alcoholic Prosecco I was topping myself up with

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Chocolat · 23/07/2022 07:09

Borgonzola · 23/07/2022 05:52

Can you quickly get hold of a FRER? they were more conclusive to me at this stage!

Not today as I’m going away but will get one on Monday.
definitely no alcohol today then 😂
Had some more brown spotting this morning really hope it’s only implantation bleeding…

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Chocolat · 23/07/2022 07:11

EdinburghGirl1 · 23/07/2022 07:09

@Chocolat that is definitely a line. Congratulations. As others have said get some non alcoholic cocktails or gin if they have any. If most of them are all getting drunk and having fun they probably won't even notice. I went to a hen when I was 10 weeks with my first although the bride and other bridesmaid knew. No one else did and when they found out at the wedding I was pregnant they said they had no idea I wasn't drinking. I had non alcoholic Prosecco I was topping myself up with

Thank you! Yep hopefully they won’t notice..

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gogohmm · 23/07/2022 07:58

I strongly doubt implantation bleeding, please don't get your hopes up yet

BergamotMouse · 23/07/2022 08:07

Not sure why PP strongly doubts implantation bleeding. I bled brown blood with all mine at this point. I see a line! Congratulations!!

Don't come up with an excuse not to drink, people will see straight through that. Either accept drinks and cradle them all night, slowly tipping them away or order non alcoholic versions. No one will be paying attention!

Cartmel · 23/07/2022 15:11

clear blue is definitely positive!! That’s Exactly how mine looked when I was pregnant with my son. Also the brown spotting can happen on and off for a few weeks and again is totally normal

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