Come wait with me - May TWW

[HavinKittens]

I can see lots of TWW threads for end of April but I thought I’d start one for any of us who are 1dpo in early May.

I’m 1dpo today. Fourth cycle of trying for second baby. Ovulation day came a week early for us this week, but we DTD 3 times in the fertile window so I’m hopeful.

I don’t remember getting any early symptoms with my last pregnancy.

I usually test waaaay too much. So get ready to see loads of iffy faint lines -ha!

What about you?

I’ve just finished AF today and already impatient to start dtd lol

@teaontap21 hoping this TWW is the one for you 🤞🏼 I have endo so I get quite severe cramps the day before AF but the symptoms other than that can vary, I always get 1-3 days spotting and sore boobs, so far I have the boobs but nothing else, that's not abnormal for me tho, they do vary

@Vic231 have you had any pre AF symptoms? Or do you get any normally?

Thanks @FindMyRainbow It's so confusing isn't it. AF was due this coming Tuesday so I will test again then but probably bfn so will log this bleeding on my apps as AF. Have just passed another 50p sized clot (sorry tmi) my poor mum's been getting pics of these 🙈 as she was a midwife. Despite no bfp she thinks it was a little bean that just didn't stick. Bless her she's keeping me positive, despite the sadness and confusion her and this thread have really helped x

@SoItGoesAgain Sometimes Holland and Barrett have q10 in their penny sale, worth keeping an eye out

@Harriet669 My AF is due on Tuesday unless the spotting I had last week was an early and very light AF 🤷🏾‍♀️. Will wait and see

@Harriet669 I usually get a bit of cramping in the days before it starts but I've had cramping on and off this whole TWW so I don't really have anything to go on. I use the flo app and I'm generally bang on the prediction or a little earlier but never late 🤔

I ordered my q10 online there were a few deals the more you ordered the cheaper it was per bottle but I just got one to start with to see how I got on.
What does everyone think of vitex? Anyone tried that before?
it’s so hard wanting this so much, I’m greatful to find this forum

On day 1dpo and already stressing about this wait. I read yesterday that implantation takes 6-12 days and it takes 3-4 days after implantation for enough hcg to build up for a positive. So I'm going to try to wait until May 31st which will be 10dpo... feels so long away. Nice to know that it might take up to 16dpo to get a positive though. Will try not to lose hope on day 12dpo as usual

Is anyone else waiting to test near the end of may?

What's everyone doing in terms of sex for the next cycle?
I'm going to do sperm meets egg plan.

@teaontap21 if you're one dpo, keep having sex!

@SoItGoesAgain do you think it might still help? I thought the window would be closed by now but I could be wrong. The positive ovulation test was Saturday midday ish. We DTD 3 times yesterday but I might be able to pull myself together for another round today haha.
I did some digging online and found that studies have shown in men with lower sperm count that multiple times a day doesn't lower amount of sperm in each ejaculation and in men with normal sperm count, the second time there will be less sperm technically but the quality of the ones released are better so still improves chances. So we've just been doing it as much as physically possible over the weekend. I see a yeast infection coming my way this week haha sorry TMI

Hi all! Stark white FRERs all weekend, decided to test today at 12dpo and think there may be a slight line. This came up within the time window. Seems too late to be this faint on FRER though? I'm due on Wednesday. Has anyone else had a vvvvfl this late on FRER?

Also it seems off centre? Is this a thing with FRER or a duff test or sign of an evap? 🤔

I see a faint line and you could have ovulated later than you think and not be as many days?

@fleur89 that's definitely a line! It can take up to 16dpo for a positive so you're well within the window

@fleur89 I can clearly see a line! It looks in the right place to me. Another test in 24-48 hours should be cleared, fingers crossed for you!

I think that looks positive @fleur89 !

Thank you ladies! I got some weird faint positives on CB but disregarded them as indents as FRER is supposed to be more sensitive. Then I read about biotin affecting pink dye tests, especially FRER so decided to stop taking it. 3 days later I get this 🤔 Another pic of today's FRER attached and also Saturday's CB that I put in the bin 😂

Oh @fleur89 I think congratulations are in order 🥰🎉🥳 what a lovely surprise after thinking u were out x

@DmcinT thank you, I really hope so! Nervous as seen so much about false positives and also had a MMC in March. I have one FRER left that I'll use tomorrow morning plus around 5 cheapies. Will buy a digital if things look good later in the week

Here is 11dpo Vs 12dpo

Looks positive to me, tentative congratulations!!

@fleur89 looks positive 🥰 congratulations 👏🏼

@Butterfly2000 hoping the spotting is a positive sign for you! 🤞🏼 have you had any other symptoms?

@Vic231 how are you feeling? How late are you?

@Harriet669 thank you, will keep testing to see what happens. Only symptoms are nausea and an overly affectionate cat

Congratulations! 🤗 @fleur89 @Harriet669 I had some medium/large clots and no bfp's so I think it that's it fir this month. I did have nausea, some twinges and my nipples were tender. I was so sure it was my month. Never mind, onwards and upwards! Are you having any symptoms? Will you wait till Thursday before testing?

Just a tip to try doing your tests in the evening. Mine were always faint in the morning and much stronger in the evening! Obviously make sure you've held for a few hours first but then give it a try!