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Dragonfly, At least your night's light sleeping didn't ruin your BBT chart. I think I've heard of women not having any pregnancy symptoms and getting a BFP. Me? I've been pregnant like 5 times already with all the symptoms under the sun and then gotten my period ;) (that's a joke in case it's hard to interpret in this context).

I've heard of the sore throat thing because early pregnancy factor tries to lower your immune system!

I think you're good to start testing whenever you want.

Tashuurr, !!! When do you expect to O?

110114, I just got my fourth flashing smiley since Monday (which is when I started). When I bought the box, I didn't realize it was algorithm-based so I hope it will still work since I didn't start testing early enough. At least you can still see the LH strip; I am testing twice a day. Once around 10am and once in the evening.

Not really that worried about having PCOS because I lack some of the major symptoms but my cycles do fluctuate strangely sometimes, just assuming that's stress (major family problems) but if it's not I'll probably find out at some point. But I did once have an ovarian cyst when I was very young, around 13-14, and we went to the ER because my parents thought it was appendicitis haha.

I also took some guaifenesin to help with my CM, there is a noticeable difference. I've had watery CM for four days now! Lol

@dragonfly I'd test from Sunday if you want to start early. FX for you.

@mrsbutler suspected o is 23rd august. I'll keep you all updated what happens with opks. I brought the keep dipstick ones since I needed around 10.

@mrsbutler. Wow, I didn't know a sore throat could cause that. Yea, I am surprised too as I woke up like 6 times. I sort of caught on to the joke.

@Tashuurr. I'm nervous in testing in case I get a BFN. However, I have like 39 pregnancy tests that I could use. lol. My last pregnancy I didn't start testing till I was actually late.

@tashuurr, Clomid is a prescription medication that helps women ovulate. I take it in pill form. As far as I know, that's the only way. But I could be wrong about that.

@mrsbutler, you should be okay. Since it picked up your estrogen surge, it should still pick up the LH surge as well. From what I read, you shouldn't ever get more than 9 days of flashy smiles in a row. If you do, you either didn't ovulate or simply missed the surge.

@dragonfly, you are well stocked! Here I thought I was sitting well with 6 tests ????. I always try to wait until 14 DPO (or later if I feel like I don't have symptoms) because the BFNs leave me disappointed.

Excuse the four question marks in my last post. Wrote it on my phone, but apparently my smiley face didn't translate we'll lol

Hi Ladies
3 DPO today, 10 months trying, got off BC last October after 13 years, so it has been 10 months trying.
It is insane already. Been to the doctor with DH 2 cycles ago, he explained the whole process of going thru a fertility treatment, soooo not natural and invasive. DH thinks we can keep trying, but obviously he is not the one anxiously waiting and feeling.
I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 16 when I was having 6-9 month cycles. Never had any other PCOS symptoms than a long cycle. Started on BC at 17, never stopped until last October.
Since I stopped BC cycles have been between 30-35 days.
I think I had a chemical pregnancy 2 cycles ago, as I had a 2 very faint lines on a CVS tests, and light spotting 4 days before AF came.
Started temping last cycle, I was afraid I was not ovulating cycles due to PCOS, not the case. BBT charts are clearly showing ovulation.
This cycle I started with Pre-Seed and more Vitamin B6, trying to increase luteal phase (currently 12 days).
DH also has convinced me we need to BD more and more. So decided to follow his advice, went from every other day during fertile window to every day.
Anyhow, sending my good vibes to you all

@110114. Oh that's okay, . There is a emoticon button on the side. I hear you with the disappointments. I think last month, I took one for the fun of it and it came up as BFN but I wasn't too sad about it as this is the first month of actually trying. I will take a test Sunday for the fun and if its negative, I will try not to get my hopes up as it could still be early and these tests are good for up to 5 days before expected period.

@gabiperes. Welcome aboard the tww . I have been temping too and it's confusing sometimes for me as I don't know where my coverline is. I hope you get your BFP soon and don't have to wait long.

@gabiperes Welcome to the board!
@Tashuurr Hey familiar "face" Welcome to the May board!

@deragonfly23 AF is also due on the 23rd, but I am only 6dpo so I'm in the TDW (twelve day wait!!)

The last 2 days I have been exhausted and also feeling like I am getting the cold, my throat has a little sore and just the overall tired feeling. My back has been hurting and I've been having cramps the last 2 days, symptoms that I only have during AF. My boobs feel kinda sore, but that could be from me squishing them all the time checking if they're sore!! Ha Ha Ha I've also been unusually irritable the last 2 days, snapping at my OH for no reason and actually wanting to jam his head into a wall! Like I have been so annoyed at him, little things that he does ALL the time are pissing me off in the worst way!! I even called my internet provider and gave them a few choice words because my WiFi at work was soooo slow today ....Yeah so my emotions are all over the place. Last year when I found out I was expecting the days leading up I was weepy and crying all the time for no reason. So who knows maybe this time around I will be a mean a** B***H Ha Ha
Friday is the earliest that I could test but I think I might wait until Saturday because we have an early morning flight to catch on Friday and I probably won't have time to be peeing on sticks. I swear men never grow up, cause I can guarantee that Friday morning I am going to be harassing my OH about packing and making sure he has everything and securing the passports and doing the house check before we leave! Men!

@Kmangall77. Wow, our symptoms are so similar. Today, I started getting a sore throat and nose is running a bit. My appetite has gone way down and trying not to fall asleep at dinner time. Boobs aren't sore at all. Been havig slight cramps in my lower back and front plus itchy on my stomach and back. Have been a bit irritable but tolerable. Even my husband said I am a grouch in the morning. My last pregnancy I didn't notice very much at all except I couldn't lie on my stomach.