5/6dpo trying (and failing) not to symptom spot

[honeygirl]

Logically, I know it's basically impossible to have symptoms pre-implantation. But I can't help it! I'm driving myself mad. All these little things keep happening that make me say "maybe this is it!" But I know how irrational that is.

The first 2 weeks of my cycle, I have no problem staying calm and relaxed about everything. Because in those weeks, I'm actively doing something towards my goal of having a baby! But this waiting, I can't STAND it!!!!

Anyone else??

 

[Sylva]

I'm 5dpo today too! I am trying to be cool.... But then last night took a pregnancy test kit even though I knew it couldn't possibly come up positive and it's completely the wrong time to test! Ha! I also spent a lot of yesterday googling whether there's any bodily signs that show up this early on... Of course there aren't.... We'll have to hold tight and wait another week and a bit!

 

[honeygirl]

I've been itching to do a test all day!! Trying to distract myself with taking the christmas tree down so I can resist. A week feels like eternity xx

 

[Sylva]

Not long now... And haha yes, I'm about to take the tree down now
Good luck on test day!

 

[MayBMore]

Hello ladies - I think I'm either 6 or 7 days past Ov so almost in sync.... when are you all testing? I am on the 15th

I can't really symptom spot as poorly so have aches and pains galore - kind of a blessing in disguise!

 

[WelshGirl82]

I am testing on 15th too MayBMore, think we are synced up

I also too have a horrendous cold so I’ve had aches and pains and shivers and sweats and sneezing for like 5 days now! Have you been medicating? I hate doing so incase anything is occurring in there but it’s been that or death (dramatic I know) so have been taking NightNurse Liquid and some Co-Codamol when I need it

 

[MayBMore]

Welshgirl snap with our matching cycles and sickness! I've been taking vitamins b,d,c and ibuprofen / paracetamol / asprin for it- but I've needed to get my temp down....hopefully on the road to recovery soon!! I'm used to bugs lasting maybe 2 days? but this is ridiculous

 

[KatD]

FX that your matching symptoms are pregnancy related

 

[WelshGirl82]

Welshgirl snap with our matching cycles and sickness! I've been taking vitamins b,d,c and ibuprofen / paracetamol / asprin for it- but I've needed to get my temp down....hopefully on the road to recovery soon!! I'm used to bugs lasting maybe 2 days? but this is ridiculous

I hate taking anything really, but Wednesday I couldn’t lift my head off my pillow... this is my third illness in 2-3 weeks... first two were mild stomach bug things but this is relentless!

 

[MayBMore]

Welshgirl - hey that's weird as I think this whole illness started off as a tummy bug for me - so for a week+ (before the last 5 days of zombie existence) I had a tummy ache that wasn't going away and I wondered if it was stomach flu or something - then it all revealed itself on Weds to be this flu I reckon

Anyways hope your family don't catch it - I have two DD under 5 so it'll be awful if they do...at least 5 days in its got to be near the end of it now - if someone could kindly inform whoever is in charge of dishing out viruses that we have had our fair share now that would be great

 

[WelshGirl82]

Welshgirl - hey that's weird as I think this whole illness started off as a tummy bug for me - so for a week+ (before the last 5 days of zombie existence) I had a tummy ache that wasn't going away and I wondered if it was stomach flu or something - then it all revealed itself on Weds to be this flu I reckon

Anyways hope your family don't catch it - I have two DD under 5 so it'll be awful if they do...at least 5 days in its got to be near the end of it now - if someone could kindly inform whoever is in charge of dishing out viruses that we have had our fair share now that would be great

That’s weird huh? I had a kind of stomach sickness where I had a bowl by my bedside but didn’t actually need to use it... then I felt ok for like 3 days then whatever this nonsense is...

I agree we’ve had our fair share now, I want to be well the next 6 months or more

 

[honeygirl]

Love having some cycle buddies! I guess I'll try and wait until the 15th to test as well as that is when AF is due. Been having some cramps and lower back ache today. And major food aversions! I feel hopeful and positive about this cycle, which scares me because it will be that much more disappointing if I get a BFN. FX for us!!! Hope you guys feel better soon, having a cold/flu on top of all the waiting is quite cruel xx

 

[WelshGirl82]

Love having some cycle buddies! I guess I'll try and wait until the 15th to test as well as that is when AF is due. Been having some cramps and lower back ache today. And major food aversions! I feel hopeful and positive about this cycle, which scares me because it will be that much more disappointing if I get a BFN. FX for us!!! Hope you guys feel better soon, having a cold/flu on top of all the waiting is quite cruel xx

15th is roughly when my AF (I’m guessing this means period) is actually due... a.m. I supposed to test sooner?! I am so new to all this...

 

[honeygirl]

It's totally up to you @welshgirl! A lot of women like to know as soon as possible, and a lot of women like to wait for their missed period. The benefit of waiting for the missed period is to avoid detecting a chemical pregnancy, because that is so extremely disappointing and heartbreaking. I have no patience whatsoever, I say I'll wait for the 15th but will probably end up testing sometime over the weekend. Wish I could be more strong willed!

 

[MayBMore]

My af is due on the 15th so thats when I'll be formally testing

I managed to be strict with myself last month but was disappointed as I waited all the way until af due date - bought my tests - had symptoms nicely building up then about an hour before I finished work the witch got me so I already knew I was out ...didn't even get to think what if , eeeeee what if

 

[WelshGirl82]

I think if it’s positive I want a nice strong positive... I don’t think I can handle what ifs at the moment... if I was going to give in and test early it would be Saturday, so not TOO early I guess

I think it’s because I’m feeling a bit of my biological clock ticking (I’m 35 now) so can’t afford disappointment

 

[honeygirl]

@maybmore i know the feeling! it's so cruel that pms symptoms are the same as pg symptoms!

@welshgirl i feel you. i had a mc in september, so i don't want anymore disappointment. i wish i could be one of those ladies that misses a period and doesn't realize it for a month, but i'm counting the seconds until i can test. is this your first time ttc?

 

[WelshGirl82]

@maybmore i know the feeling! it's so cruel that pms symptoms are the same as pg symptoms!

@welshgirl i feel you. i had a mc in september, so i don't want anymore disappointment. i wish i could be one of those ladies that misses a period and doesn't realize it for a month, but i'm counting the seconds until i can test. is this your first time ttc?

I’ve been wishy washy trying for a few months, was mainly working on the unprotected dtd till then... this is the first month everything has been well timed, properly tested with CB tests etc

I need to speak to a doctor about it if it doesn’t work in a couple of tries, but I’ll get the usual ‘lose some weight then come back...’ crap... but I can’t afford to wait so I’m doing Weight Watchers and trying all at once

 

[honeygirl]

Good luck to you! It’s exciring with the first cycle of official ttc. It took my so long to get back to normal after my mc, it feels like this is finally a normal beginning for us. Hopefully you get your bfp soon! I am trying to take care of myself as well, exercising and eating right, but it’s hard for me to know where to draw the line. I can get obsessive and start cutting too many things out that I enjoy (IE desserts and beer!) Everything in moderation l, I suppose. At least till I get that coveted second line

 

[WelshGirl82]

Good luck to you! It’s exciring with the first cycle of official ttc. It took my so long to get back to normal after my mc, it feels like this is finally a normal beginning for us. Hopefully you get your bfp soon! I am trying to take care of myself as well, exercising and eating right, but it’s hard for me to know where to draw the line. I can get obsessive and start cutting too many things out that I enjoy (IE desserts and beer!) Everything in moderation l, I suppose. At least till I get that coveted second line

I’m totally hoping for a BFP this cycle, although I find it mildly scary too... mainly exciting though ��