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Pandorica: I hope it's just spotting and you get a darker test. *hug*

Alex: I can already tell it was a good idea to not chart this cycle. I don't feel as stressed by it. Or as obsessed! And when we did that with my daughter that's when I got my bfp! So here's to hoping ovulation stays consistent and we time sex just right.

8dpo today and even though I don’t feel anything different at all, I have a strong urge to test. I know I won’t be able to last long if I’m already thinking about it.

Pandorica, I’m glad you’re feeling okay, but I’m still hoping for the best for you.
Southern, I’m so glad you’re feeling relaxed!
Alex, you told me to test if I felt like testing, so I’ll give you the same advice! Better than obsessing over whether or not to do it. :)
AF is supposed to start on Thursday and I think I’m 12 or 13dpo. I wouldn’t be surprised if AF showed early though, because I ovulated earlier this cycle. I tested yesterday and didn’t see anything, even a shadow of a line. So I didn’t test today, because I’m not feeling very hopeful. No symptoms except sore boobs, which I’ve had for awhile now. Today I woke up and they were huge like, pre-baby size, and heavy. My partner started calling me Laura Croft.
I’m just ready to be done with this cycle, and I’m so hoping I get a BFP next month, since we’re going to take a two month break after that. An October birthday and missing the holiday madness at work because I’m on maternity leave wouldn’t be the worst thing, right?? I may try soy isoflavons next month because why not? I’ve heard that if you have regular cycles it could mess it up, but I’m not having much luck anyway and I’d have two cycles of not trying for things to go back to normal if it doesn’t work.

Woke up bleeding today, so cd 1.. It's a tiny bit heavier than normal, but not much. No cramps what so ever, but I never have. I find it a bit peculiar how my flow is always on time even when it's a chemical. I think it's time for my husband to do the sperm test now.

Pandorica: *hug* I'm sorry hon. I was pulling hard for you! This thread is the only one I'm still following this cycle. I had chemicals in 2013 when trying for my daughter. 4 of them back to back. And every time I got a faint positive on 11 dpo with frer then my period would start at 14 dpo. And each time it was a heavier than usual period. It always sucks to see that faint glimmer of hope and then it doesn't get darker. Can I ask what tests you used? They seem to detect pretty early!

@pandorica. So sorry. Was so rooting for you and that you get your BFP. Hoping this cycle is the one.

@Alex. If you do decide to test, don't be discouraged if it's negative as it could change in a day or too.

AFM. Not much to report. A tiny bit of my mucous plug came out this morning. I have another doctor's appointment on Wednesday afternoon and another membrane sweep will be performed. Doctor also says that I am measuring a little behind. I hope that the baby will be okay. Should I be concerned as this is the first time I was measured behind?

Dragonfly: I'm sure baby is fine. If you're getting a membrane sweep which can send you into active labor then you're obviously far enough along for baby to come. At that point they getting accurate measurements isn't as easy. I'm sure if your doc was concerned they would talk to you and would potentially discuss inducing and not just membrane sweep. You may just be having a smaller baby!

Southern - It's some sort it IC that measures from 25 mlU, so actually not that sensitive. I usually never get a line that visible on a 25 mlU.

@Southern. Thank you for your insight. I think he said that the baby is small but long. I will know more on Wednesday afternoon.

Pandorica I’m so sorry babe. I’m sure you won’t be late for your true bfp! Are you planning to run check ups this cycle?

Dragonfly stay positive and everything is gonna be okay! Keep us updated

How is everybody else doing?
I’m 10dpo and I’m not feeling anything changed. I’m on a very strict diet since I gained a lot of weight during the lockdown witch is still active.. we’re on month three now and keep counting. I also discovered that my scale was broken and it showed 3kg less (around 6 pounds) witch made me very sad. Till now I’ve lost 4kg (around 8 pounds) and I want to lose 7kg more the least. I’m not planning getting back to work like this lol..
my point is that anything different I feel, I don’t know if it’s due to the diet or anything else. Yesterday I had my tea and it tasted very bitter. Hubby said it tasted normal to him and I also had a very dry mouth. Idk if it’s the diet. I tested last night and it was super negative so.... that’s that!