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The TWW begins - testing 11/12 Feb.

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LittleMiss2023 · 29/01/2023 23:07

Hi all

I’ve commented on a few threads but thought I would start a new one for anyone who may have ovulated over the weekend and now starting the TWW? Officially 1DPO today.

This is our first cycle trying to conceive #1. I came off the pill a few weeks ago, had my normal withdrawl bleed. Had flashing smileys last week with the static appearing on Saturday. I will assume I ovulated yesterday as I had a fair few cramps.

Anyone else in the same boat?

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Peachyplumm · 09/02/2023 04:41

Hi ladies, I tested last night (11dpo) and got a very very faint line on FRER. I’d been looking at stark white negatives the days before this so despite being so faint I could see it and it was pink. But the camera just won’t pick it up in the same way.

will test again tomorrow with FMU and hopefully post a pic. :)

I’ve been cramping for 2-3 days straight but what made me test was I noticed I’d been super tired past 3 days especially, like really sleepy as soon as I get cosy and settled in. I also had headaches which I experienced with my last pregnancy (normally they turn into full blown migraines, but the only time they stayed as just headaches was when I was last pg) and some faint waves of nausea.

this prob means that 2 days ago when I felt the cramps start, that must have been when I implanted as I thought. (At 9dpo)

How is everyone? X

Peachyplumm · 09/02/2023 06:19

CaptinKitty · 07/02/2023 12:19

Usually period wise I am quite regular. I always assumed due to the regularity of my periods, I was also ovulating exactly halfway though my cycle.

With my son (who is now 3), it was literally a case of doing the deed once that month and getting preg straight away. I started tracking my ovulation properly this time as we started trying around October time using my fertility tracker app and nothing happened. Then started testing with the ovulation kits, which did show I was ovulating about a week later than my fertility tracking app had assumed.

I suppose I will just need to keep an eye on the bleeding and see what happens

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I got a positive OPK last month 5 days before my period. It was just the LH strips not the digital, but I learned that LH surges just before you get your period as well. Perhaps there was a mistake in tracking ovulation this time? I also checked my cervix and it was very low, which confirmed to me that yeah I was getting my period and it was an AF surge.

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LittleMiss2023 · 09/02/2023 07:18

Peachyplumm · 09/02/2023 04:41

Hi ladies, I tested last night (11dpo) and got a very very faint line on FRER. I’d been looking at stark white negatives the days before this so despite being so faint I could see it and it was pink. But the camera just won’t pick it up in the same way.

will test again tomorrow with FMU and hopefully post a pic. :)

I’ve been cramping for 2-3 days straight but what made me test was I noticed I’d been super tired past 3 days especially, like really sleepy as soon as I get cosy and settled in. I also had headaches which I experienced with my last pregnancy (normally they turn into full blown migraines, but the only time they stayed as just headaches was when I was last pg) and some faint waves of nausea.

this prob means that 2 days ago when I felt the cramps start, that must have been when I implanted as I thought. (At 9dpo)

How is everyone? X

Ooooo that’s promising! A faint line is better than a stark white test!

I’m still not sure - my one this morning was still incredibly faint. I’ve also been cramping the last few days and today when I did a wipe, I noticed a different colour on the paper, but not much. Now I’m so conscious every time I wipe and staring at the toilet paper wondering if it’s implantation bleeding or potentially the start of AF? Who knows at this point! I want to try and not test tomorrow (12DPO) and do again on Saturday morning (13DPO). Hopefully by then if it’s positive, the line will be a bit clearer to read!

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OnNaturesCourse · 09/02/2023 07:54

12DPO, and I think it's safe to assume I'm out just now. Cramps have turned to AF like waves of cramp and aches, I'm grumpy too.

@peachyplumm how are you this morning?

The TWW begins - testing 11/12 Feb.
madeofcodes · 09/02/2023 08:43

OnNaturesCourse · 09/02/2023 07:54

12DPO, and I think it's safe to assume I'm out just now. Cramps have turned to AF like waves of cramp and aches, I'm grumpy too.

@peachyplumm how are you this morning?

:( I think I'm out too! Last test was yesterday, AF due Monday. Got no symptoms now so I think I'm just going to wait til my period comes, if it's late then I'll test but not going to waste any more tests this time!

Mushroo · 09/02/2023 09:30

Morning all,

My cold have arrived at full pelt today and I feel gross! Did a test this morning (10 dpo) and a BFN. It was just an internet cheapie but stark white.

Limited symptoms so think I’m out this month as well! Going out on Saturday night so will do a test then I think just in case.

OnNaturesCourse · 09/02/2023 09:50

@mamadeofcodes sometimes.o symptoms is a good thing as it also means no AF symptoms!

I've looked over my dates and I'm 95% sure I ovulated on 29th. I'm usually 14 days between that and period arriving. My AF cramps etc don't usually start until day before so I'm so confused as to why I have them now as I'm sure AF isn't due until Sunday and we are only on Thursday.

GingerJanee · 09/02/2023 11:17

10dpo - I am sleeping more than I have ever have in my life and my boobs have grew and feel twingey? Is that even a word?lol also have mild cramping. Definitely having symptoms so I’m going to test with my last FRER tonight and buy some clear blue early detection tomorrow on the way home if I need to test over the weekend. (Saying if… I know I’ll be testing until Monday when AF is due) I might as well have shares in pregnancy tests at this stage!

Kittenmum89 · 09/02/2023 11:22

6DPO for me and no symptoms today, Not got that feeling so feel we are out this month.
Not going to test at all for at least a week.

Lheuredubebe · 09/02/2023 11:26

I'm also waiting :( I'm about 11dpo, have had sore boobs for over a week (not usual) as well as mild cramps the past week (also not usual for me), some sharp pains in ovaries (also not usual) and was really thinking this was the month as we did everything "right" but had some brown spotting yesterday and this morning. I know it could be implantation bleeding and the cramps could be implantation ones, but I'm just dreading going to the loo, don't want to see AF. Am gonna take a test this weekend. Feeling meh.

Mushroo · 09/02/2023 11:41

Think I’m out! Had some pre AF spotting which is typical for me.

I must have ovulated slightly earlier than I thought.

Want AF to arrive now so can start again! Much more DTD this month I think

LegalLights · 09/02/2023 11:44

I'm due with AF at the weekend - still a BFN this morning so I'm getting more certain I'm out this month. I'm not that surprised - previous pregnancies we conceived first try but I was younger then and at the ripe old age of 37 it's not surprising it might take a few cycles etc. Or might not happen at all!

I'm having a more fatalistic view at the mo and not worrying. Got two kids already so it's easier to have a 'what will be will be' approach I think. And as with others also looking forward to having a tipple at the weekend if my period does kick in!!

LegalLights · 09/02/2023 11:47

@GingerJanee yeah the compulsion to test is strong!

madeofcodes · 09/02/2023 12:02

What's everyone's dates looking like this month? My AF is due 13/2 and O is looking like the 26/2. Maybe we should all make a pact to not test until 10DPO earliest. I know we said this last time 🤣 I'm definitely going to buy some cheap hcg tests next time because I've spent so much money on FRERs 🤣

Mushroo · 09/02/2023 12:09

Haha I’ve been terrible for the early testing so add me to the pact 😂

I’m AF the 12th and OV the 27th so very similar! It might shift slightly depending when AF actually makes an appearance.

I’ve told DH we need to DTD more this month as I think we might have just missed ovulation last time.

Ks2023 · 09/02/2023 12:20

Hi. I hope you don’t mind to join you. I’m currently 5dpo this tww is killing me im holding so hard not to test early. I think I have chemical lost months as I had positive test on the day of my AF and then my AF arrived same day.

Peachyplumm · 09/02/2023 14:24

Hi ladies,

I took another test this morning with FMU (I ended up peeing in the night so it wasn’t as concentrated) and I can actually see the line now without squinting hard. It’s still very faint but stronger than last night! Can you see it?

it’s also pink in real life and came up within the 3 mins

I’m 12dpo and implanted 9dpo evening

The TWW begins - testing 11/12 Feb.
Summer022 · 09/02/2023 14:41

@Peachyplumm that’s defo a line! Congrats 🥳

8dpo and nothing really to report. Just feeling shattered but that’s normal for me. Will test with an early detection test tomorrow as I can’t help myself 🤞

OnNaturesCourse · 09/02/2023 14:46

I think my eyes have lines in them from looking at these... Someone tell me I'm being daft

The TWW begins - testing 11/12 Feb.
Summer022 · 09/02/2023 15:12

@OnNaturesCourse when I stare I can defo see a shadow. What dpo are you?

OnNaturesCourse · 09/02/2023 15:21

That was 10dpo

OnNaturesCourse · 09/02/2023 15:25

Never mind lol

The TWW begins - testing 11/12 Feb.
The TWW begins - testing 11/12 Feb.
LegalLights · 09/02/2023 16:17

The digitals are very clear, but at least with the lines you get to squint and hope and walk to window and wonder about the three minutes etc etc. I kinda know I'm out this month but I'm still enjoying the small drama involved in line interpretation every morning.

OnNaturesCourse · 09/02/2023 16:25

I did the digital about half hour after the first one so now I'm pondering if I didn't hold enough cos my pee was clear 😂 you just can't win.

madeofcodes · 09/02/2023 16:34

Peachyplumm · 09/02/2023 14:24

Hi ladies,

I took another test this morning with FMU (I ended up peeing in the night so it wasn’t as concentrated) and I can actually see the line now without squinting hard. It’s still very faint but stronger than last night! Can you see it?

it’s also pink in real life and came up within the 3 mins

I’m 12dpo and implanted 9dpo evening

I can see it! 👏🎉👏🎉👏