TTC chat thread 4

[Tropicana1]

New thread ladies as were nearly at 1000 and I don't want to lose you guys 😂

@MamaSJ15 Really hope AF doesn't show up today! And hopefully it's just how early it is to be testing as to why it's not on an FRER yet. I'm very torn as to which is worse, long cycles (less chances, more anxious waiting) or short cycles (shorter lp which must be worrying)!

I can see a shadow there where the second line is supposed to be but can't tell if it is an indent. I never had issues with the easy at home ones but the last box i bought had such a bad indents that the second line was there and visible as soon as i took the test out and that was on all tests. I have my fingers crossed for you too xxx hoping this is something!!

@alwaysseeingstars I know I'm not sure either. I've had a mix of all, was regular to start with and since the miscarriage have had a couple of longer cycles then back to 28 but with a later ovulation! It's all very confusing at times 😂

@Kitty901 yeah to be honest im sure I saw a mark on this one when I took it out of the wrapper. Fingers crossed no AF 🤞

Fingers are crossed for you @MamaSJ15 !!!

im 4/5dpo today and been having on and off cramping which is unusual for me. I’m a 29 day cycle so usually don’t cramp till CD 27 but I’m CD21 today. Probably just AF cramping a little earlier than usual!

@Hjudge56 I'm CD25 of 33ish. I'm the same. I don't know exactly what day I ovulated but I have had cramping, kinda feels period kinda like I need a poo lol but I've been to the toilet. I'm also really REALLY tired.

@MamaSJ15 pretty sure I can see something where I think the second line should be too!

@Hjudge56 thank you. AF hasn't arrived yet so still got my fingers crossed!
That is very early for cramping. Are you definite on when you ovulated?

@canonlyhopexo they sound like good signs. Do you have a rough idea of when ovulation was if you don't for definite?

@Tropicana1 thank you! Hoping so much that this is it! How are you doing?

@MamaSJ15 can't pinpoint an exact date but we DTD every other day through the two week fertile window so I'm hoping we caught then. I'm also really bloated but i do tend to bloat obviously before a period.

@MamaSJ15 yes I used ovulation sticks and I always always always ovulate on CD 16 or 17!

have you got any symptoms?

@Hjudge56 ah that's good that you're so regular then! No idea what the cramping could be that early on though.
No symptoms really. Had a metallic taste yesterday but not had it since. The lack of symptoms is usually a good sign though, whenever I've been pregnant (1st pregnancy and two early losses) I've had no symptoms. Any time I've had obvious signs, nothing! But I'm not holding out much hope, did another test tonight and it was totally negative. But no AF so far 🤞

Hey all!!

Sadly nothing happened last month for us. We've been TTC for a year now (both 27). Feeling sad and anxious tonight - just not sure why it's not happening? I have regular periods and we have lots of regular sex - especially when we know I'm ovulating!

Sending baby dust to you all xoxo

@colourPink hello 😊 it's not nice is it. The journey starts out all hopeful and positive and slowly become negative and draining (which probably doesn't help the situation!). Hope you're not feeling too down. We're here for a chat any time 😊

@MamaSJ15 yeah it’s confusing as it’s been on and off all day… Google says it’s possible to implant that early but we shall see!

well that sounds very promising for you! I have a good feeling for you ❤️

@Hjudge56 fingers crossed for you! When is AF due?
Thank you, I really hope so!!

Hey ladies looking like another chemical for me. I'll attach the tests. They were too faint for 12dpo amyway and I was doubled over in pain yesterday on the beach before the spotting started. I could literally cry I'm so frustrated 😭 really f**k this ☹️

Changed username slightly. DH is still being weird about Mumsnet 🙄 in a fair bit of pain unfortunately hopefully it'll settle tomorrow and i can sort my life out.

@MrsCristianoX oh I am sending you a huge hug ❤️ Are these tests from today? Did spotting start today? You have been on such a journey… are you bleeding lots or just a bit?

@MrsCristianoX All 3 of those tests have lines I can see x

@MamaSJ15 its due on the 17th!

@MrsCristianoX I'm so sorry! That's horrible. I hope you're feeling better to enjoy your holiday!

@Hjudge56 not a huge amount but lots of cramping. I know by now this is a bad sign. And on we go..😢 I would put money in me having a higher killer T cell in my blood it just feels like uterus under attack if that makes sense?

Good luck with your TWW 😘

And AF has arrived this morning. On to the next cycle 👍

Sorry to hear and best of luck for next month

Our bodies can be so cruel cant they? Woke up with terrible period pains and massive bloating, like yesterday, but still no period.

It's obviously coming but every other month ever my period has arrived as soon as I've had these exact pains. Within an hour or so. This time, over 24 hours. Ugh.

And I have a big do to go to today and usually about 12 hours after my period starts I'm doubled over (suspected fibroids / endo - waiting for scans) so I'm dreading it. Also have to get really dressed up and scared of leaking too.

TMI but is it dangerous to use a 'precautionary' tampon so that when it starts I don't leak?

Just wish it would fucking start now so I can prep accordingly and accept this month is out.

I feel angry with my body today 😞