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5DPO - Anybody want to join me in the gruelling TWW?

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TTCJourney26 · 11/02/2026 13:36

Currently 5DPO and scouring the internet daily for people in the same boat 😂
29, TTC#1 for 8 months now

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TTCJourney26 · 19/02/2026 14:33

graceinc22 · 19/02/2026 01:55

A bit paler than I’d ideally like for 13/14 dpo (I reckon 13 but wasn’t tracking with bbt so can’t be exactly sure) but my tests with my son were pale at first and all fine. Cannot believe I’m pregnant naturally after needing fertility intervention last time!!

Amazing! Congratulations to you! Xx

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TTCJourney26 · 19/02/2026 14:35

Starryxx · 18/02/2026 20:12

hi everyone! apologies this is very long winded

so af is due in 2 days. im currently on cd 26 and my cycle ranges from 25-32 days. according to my flo app i ovulated around the 5th/6th feb ( i dont track ovulation as of yet just keep an eye on my cervical mucus)

i usually spot in most of my tww as a standard,
however on monday so the 16th i woke up to what i thought was af. i got out of bed and felt a (sorry tmi!) warm gush of something so i went to check and it was fresh blood, probably a tablespoon. i put a pad on and noticed at work there was a tiny bit more on the pad and since then i haven’t had any blood!

yesterday i had one occasion of cm which was mainly like a (sorry tmi) gloopy browny light red colour.
fast forward to today i have had my usual discharge/cm and there’s been tiny pink/red streaks in it but the majority of it has been just the usual cm.

its all just so strange 🤣

@Starryxx This could be implantation for sure! X

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TTCJourney26 · 19/02/2026 14:37

SquadOfSquid · 19/02/2026 13:14

Couldn't wait (not least because we have a weekend away planned and I'm definitely having a few cocktails if I can...) and tested today at 8DPO.

When it's traditionally far too early to test accurately 🙄

BFN. Buuuuut...it's still very early. So have I achieved anything by doing this? Not a sausage.

Best of luck @SquadOfSquid and @AliS33xo is still early days for you both so you’re definitely not out yet 🤞🏼

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MissPipkin · 19/02/2026 17:03

I am due AF today and tested this morning and BFN. Haven't started AF yet but think I'm probably out this month . Roll on next month!

AliS33xo · 19/02/2026 19:54

9DPO tested with a FRER and nothing, might test tomorrow might save it for 11DPO. Good luck to you all xx

Starryxx · 19/02/2026 20:00

TTCJourney26 · 19/02/2026 14:35

@Starryxx This could be implantation for sure! X

a small part of me thinks so too but strangely I thought I started af this morning as i went to the loo in the morning and there was fresh blood, however it was just that once and then i’ve just had some blood tinged cm now! it’s so confusing x

Starryxx · 19/02/2026 20:01

AliS33xo · 19/02/2026 19:54

9DPO tested with a FRER and nothing, might test tomorrow might save it for 11DPO. Good luck to you all xx

Good luck! x

NeedyUser · 19/02/2026 22:42

I’ll join, 7dpo and 1.5 years in lol

TTCJourney26 · 20/02/2026 11:49

NeedyUser · 19/02/2026 22:42

I’ll join, 7dpo and 1.5 years in lol

Good luck! Have you spoke to a GP or anything? I’m sure they say try for a year if you’re under 35 and if you still aren’t successful after a year, then speak to somebody? Or 6 months if you’re over 35, I’m sure you know this info already but just in case! X

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TTCJourney26 · 20/02/2026 11:51

Starryxx · 19/02/2026 20:00

a small part of me thinks so too but strangely I thought I started af this morning as i went to the loo in the morning and there was fresh blood, however it was just that once and then i’ve just had some blood tinged cm now! it’s so confusing x

Could still be implantation or so I’ve read, I’m 14dpo today and I’ve had consistent positive tests for 6 days now, but I have awful period like cramps today and yesterday and some blood yesterday too?! Very strange as I thought I would have implanted around a week ago

xx

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NeedyUser · 20/02/2026 11:52

TTCJourney26 · 20/02/2026 11:49

Good luck! Have you spoke to a GP or anything? I’m sure they say try for a year if you’re under 35 and if you still aren’t successful after a year, then speak to somebody? Or 6 months if you’re over 35, I’m sure you know this info already but just in case! X

hey thanks so much, yes I did but because I have 1 kid from 7 years ago they werent interested

TTCJourney26 · 20/02/2026 11:52

MissPipkin · 19/02/2026 17:03

I am due AF today and tested this morning and BFN. Haven't started AF yet but think I'm probably out this month . Roll on next month!

Best of luck to you 🤞🏼 xx

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TTCJourney26 · 20/02/2026 11:55

NeedyUser · 20/02/2026 11:52

hey thanks so much, yes I did but because I have 1 kid from 7 years ago they werent interested

No way that’s awful! Ugh I can’t deal with the healthcare system anymore they seem to just not care half the time 😔

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Starryxx · 20/02/2026 12:57

TTCJourney26 · 20/02/2026 11:51

Could still be implantation or so I’ve read, I’m 14dpo today and I’ve had consistent positive tests for 6 days now, but I have awful period like cramps today and yesterday and some blood yesterday too?! Very strange as I thought I would have implanted around a week ago

xx

Aww wow congratulations!! I’m really confused on implantation bleeding does it usually occur when your period would be due? x

TTCJourney26 · 20/02/2026 18:06

Starryxx · 20/02/2026 12:57

Aww wow congratulations!! I’m really confused on implantation bleeding does it usually occur when your period would be due? x

Thank you! No I’m not sure either about the bleeding! I was on the train earlier with full on cramps like period pains and I’ve been having very light pink/brown spotting for about 2-3 days now I’m slightly concerned but Google tells me different things 😳 x

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Starryxx · 21/02/2026 09:03

TTCJourney26 · 20/02/2026 18:06

Thank you! No I’m not sure either about the bleeding! I was on the train earlier with full on cramps like period pains and I’ve been having very light pink/brown spotting for about 2-3 days now I’m slightly concerned but Google tells me different things 😳 x

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Oh gosh Google is the worst 😫 I was due on yesterday and have been have intermittent spotting which has been either light pink (thin) or brown (but a bit thicker) but just tested this morning with the clear and simple test strips and it’s negative x

TTCJourney26 · 21/02/2026 10:24

Starryxx · 21/02/2026 09:03

Oh gosh Google is the worst 😫 I was due on yesterday and have been have intermittent spotting which has been either light pink (thin) or brown (but a bit thicker) but just tested this morning with the clear and simple test strips and it’s negative x

Mine is EXACTLY like this! Bit thicker if brown and watery if light pink? Have you tried different brands of tests at all? As I’m pretty sure I’m pregnant and if you’ve got the same spotting as me what could that mean?! (My period was also due yesterday so we’re on the same timeline too)
This is why I’m sure I’m pregnant 😅:

5DPO - Anybody want to join me in the gruelling TWW?
5DPO - Anybody want to join me in the gruelling TWW?
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Starryxx · 21/02/2026 11:49

TTCJourney26 · 21/02/2026 10:24

Mine is EXACTLY like this! Bit thicker if brown and watery if light pink? Have you tried different brands of tests at all? As I’m pretty sure I’m pregnant and if you’ve got the same spotting as me what could that mean?! (My period was also due yesterday so we’re on the same timeline too)
This is why I’m sure I’m pregnant 😅:

Omg that’s strange we’ve got the same! There’s no denying your pregnant, wishing you a healthy pregnancy and congratulations !! <33

I’ve it had for the past couple days and then throughout the day it’ll go back to my usual cm. I haven’t tried any other brands yet seeing the negatives has totally put me off 🤣 I may just give it a few days see if my period does arrive if not test again x

TTCJourney26 · 22/02/2026 09:01

Starryxx · 21/02/2026 11:49

Omg that’s strange we’ve got the same! There’s no denying your pregnant, wishing you a healthy pregnancy and congratulations !! <33

I’ve it had for the past couple days and then throughout the day it’ll go back to my usual cm. I haven’t tried any other brands yet seeing the negatives has totally put me off 🤣 I may just give it a few days see if my period does arrive if not test again x

@Starryxx I don’t blame you, I was so sick of seeing negatives for months and months! Wishing you the best of luck this month and/or in future months 💕 I think I’ve said it already on this thread but I recommend the super cheap Wandfo tests from Amazon! Xx

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Starryxx · 24/02/2026 19:57

TTCJourney26 · 22/02/2026 09:01

@Starryxx I don’t blame you, I was so sick of seeing negatives for months and months! Wishing you the best of luck this month and/or in future months 💕 I think I’ve said it already on this thread but I recommend the super cheap Wandfo tests from Amazon! Xx

Thank you 🫶!! I think I am just having a wonky cycle as my period has still not arrived and spotting has started again today, i’ve had some thin light pink spotting this morning and nothing since x

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