Calling all symptom spotters!

[Smashley25]

Haven't slept well all night because I was so nervous... and sick yesterday, bad headache and nausea, but I tested. And it looks about the same as yesterday. I can see a line but not even sure if it has color. I'm thinking I'm probably just seeing the indent line? :/. *sigh*. Of course ill keep testing but I think it's going to not be my cycle.

My thermometer isn't bbt but I've been using it for four months and haven't had a problem. BUT I take pregnitude, which is supposed to be helpful for people with pcos, which I think I have...anyway, it's a powder that you mix with water. And one night, I stupidly couldn't find the spoon I usually stirred with and decided the end of the thermometer would make a great stirrer. Realized almost immediately what a bad idea that was, being digital and all, but it seemed to still work. *sigh*. Maybe I didn't even ovulate. As soon as af shows up, I'm retiring this one and switching.

 

[Smashley25]

Oh, and I don't think they have clear response here but I've been using frer since yesterday.

 

[Smashley25]

Here's the picture from this morning. :/

https://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff385/smashley920/978C2C20-3153-4D07-909D-1470AA28EE04-15035-0000026C42BD4FD8.jpg

 

[Smashley25]

I keep getting these weird spasmy fluttery feelings in my abdomen. Not consistent, periodic spasms, but it's happened like 10 times in the past hour. Maybe it's just my body all ticked off because I've been up since 5:30 and my alarm is set for 7!

 

[mamawanabe21]

I would leave it another couple of days. It is still incredibly early for testing. I've known people that havent gotten a bfp until 18dpo.
I have to say your symptoms DO sound like mine, esp the fluttery feelings and spasms, and toady I've had FOUR faint bfps, and a couple of days ago, I thought all I was seeing was the indent. Hang in there hun!

I hope you ladies dont mind me hanging around for a while? I'd love to be here for you all and hang around for testing.

Just waiting to see if this is a chemical. The line IS a little darker today, but not much. We'll see. I am only 12dpo though.

sending you lots of sticky dust Ashley xx and all the other mums to be xx

 

[Smashley25]

Thanks, Emma. Guess I'll just have to wait and see. I'm going to do my best not to test again until Thursday morning (just b/c I'm going to the ob/gyn because I think I have pcos and would rather be able to tell them I'm pregnant rather then them think I'm an idiot, or worse, take me at my word and do something that could potentially cause problems).

I'm glad you're still getting bfps. . I wouldn't worry about them not getting much darker right away. HCG is supposed to double every 24-48 hours, which sounds like a lot, but if it was only 10 or 20 to begin with, doubling would only put you at 20 or 40 and that could be over two days.

I have no problem with you hanging out. . In fact, I prefer it. I've always kind of taken issue with people who jump ship and run once they get that bfp. I get that you want to talk about being pregnant and not ovulating, but you could pop in every once in a while to say hi. Sorry-didn't mean to imply anything. I had a friend on here that I talked to for a good two months who disappeared completely when she got her bfp.

Anyway, on a nicer note, when I went outside this morning to get food for the dogs, there was a rainbow, which I haven't seen in forever. And I'm not typically very religious, but it just made me feel like, idk, like, yeah, things have sucked for a while, but it's over now and it will get better? Maybe me just being over sentimental.

I took a picture. Figured maybe it was time to post something you can see without all sorts of manipulation.

https://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff385/smashley920/AA3F9A04-6FB3-413F-BBCC-0096860CAA0C-15590-00000281D5E69369.jpg

 

[StitchFan]

Hey Smashley, where in TN are you? I went to school in Murray, KY and spent alot of time in TN. I'm originally from IL so seeing your picture made me miss home.

I read through my surprise magazines last night and it's nothing but a bunch of ads and a few stories about how moms juggle kids and careers. There was an awesome ad for an 'origami' stroller that folds itself! Only $800! We will all have to get matching ones.

I just got up here on the West coast, and my temp jumped way up! 97.6 yesterday, and 98.3 today! Who on earth would have thought that your temp could be so fun to track! I also went to bed and woke up with heartburn, which i never have.

 

[Bmama]

I would leave it another couple of days. It is still incredibly early for testing. I've known people that havent gotten a bfp until 18dpo.
I have to say your symptoms DO sound like mine, esp the fluttery feelings and spasms, and toady I've had FOUR faint bfps, and a couple of days ago, I thought all I was seeing was the indent. Hang in there hun!

I hope you ladies dont mind me hanging around for a while? I'd love to be here for you all and hang around for testing.

Just waiting to see if this is a chemical. The line IS a little darker today, but not much. We'll see. I am only 12dpo though.

sending you lots of sticky dust Ashley xx and all the other mums to be xx

Emma please stay!!! Sooo I have an update for everyone! I went to the Dollar Tree store on my way home form work this morning and picked up the cheap pregnancy tests (heard they were more sensitive than FRER) and I'm not sure what I'm looking at but it might be a very faint line! I know I told myself I wouldn't test but I felt nauseous all morning and had to get one over with. Plus FF said my chart is now possibly triphastic and started being triphastic on CD 22 (temp went up even more to 98.3 this morning). I'm not due for AF until Friday and I'm only 12dpo so I'm going to retest at that time. I should have bought more than just 2 tests but I didn't want to go overboard and I want to semi keep it a surprise if it's a bfp. I value all your opinions so let me know what you think!! Am I nuts?

p.s. I took the top part of this cheapie off for the pic, but this was within the 10 minute window.

 

[StitchFan]

I think i see the line too!!!! Exciting!!!

 

[Smashley25]

Stitch-I live in Murfreesboro, outside Nashville. Small world, huh? One of my good friend's friend went to school in Murray as well. I don't know her very well but have met her a handful of times.

Bmama-it's really faint but I think I can see it! Hoping it gets darker!

 

[Bmama]

Ashley: Honestly I think I see a very very very faint line on your FRER test from this morning! I've got my FX that your line gets darker & darker too!! Maybe like Emma said don't test for a few days and let the HCG build up in your body. So the next time you test you can be more certain if it's a faint bfp! You got me so excited with all the testing pics I had to join in today Thanks for posting the picture of the rainbow out back of your house, made me smile this morning! It's not very sunny at all here today, but it is warmer that usual.

One more round of to us all for Christmas BFPs!

Emma: Sounds like your little bean is getting comfy in there!! I would imagine pinching is normal since a new life is growing FX for a H&H 9 months

StitchFan: How are you feeling today? Awesome that your temp jumped that sounds like a really good sign hun!

 

[babydoll30]

Thanks emma im really hoping i am pregnant.would be so exciting and congrats to you,seems like you have a little bambino nesting

Bmama- it's looking great for you too bet you are so excited?.
Hopefully i will be joining ye guys at the weekend

 

[StitchFan]

Bmama: I'm feeling pretty good today. I rolled around alot in my sleep last night, but I think it's still from this nagging headache. My back is sore, but I can't decide if I should blame hormones or pilates on Sunday. Probably TMI, but I am usually very constipated. But yesterday, I went twice! That's unheard of for me! And, i'm still super bloated! My husband just asks if it's my 'girly' time, and I told him not for 2 weeks. I've had some on and off cramps in my lower abdomen, but nothing too terribly awful. How are you feeling today?

 

[Bmama]

Thanks Babydoll!! How are you feeling today? I'm excited but don't want to get too excited as that line is very faint and it seems really close to the control line? I don't think want to get my hopes up as AF is due this weekend, and if she comes I don't want to be completely devastated although I will probably and then start trying for that 2013 bfp.

Stitchfan: anything that's different from the norm is a good sign!! And at least you are more regular so there's a positive hehe. I am usually not constipated but am finding myself constipated these days.

I have some new symptoms today: I had boob soreness after O, but then it went away and a few days ago turned into a (sorry if tmi) burning nipple sensation. They are even hot to the touch! I don't remember ever getting this symptom before. More blue veins in my bbs (that usually happens pre-AF, this time they seem veinier though). Pinching in my left side has subsided as did the cramps and it now just feels heavy in my lower abdomen. Maybe another TMI but when I checked my CP it was low, soft/squishy and seemed fuller? Maybe that's from all the BD this month though Also lots of creamy/lotiony CM (thought AF was coming early this AM). Guess I'll have to wait and see! So glad to have you ladies to wait with!

 

[babydoll30]

Bmama- Im the same today..boobs are extremely sore and sensitive.My stomach feels weird and full,the bottom of my back is still aching and still have a headache.The feeling of sickness is still there but not as bad as last night.. Heres too hoping aww i no the feeling. I do be in tears when the comes along at least we have each other to talk to

 

[Smashley25]

Bella-I hope so! I can sort of see a line too but I thought it was just wishful thinking. I'm going to wait til Thursday before testing again so I have updated information for the doctor.

Stitch-constipation is supposed to be a pregnancy symptom so fx it is for you!

Baby doll- Your symptoms sound really promising too!

I'm still having cramps and twinges and tummy pains. I'm getting another headache too, yesterday's was terrible, but I don't want to take anything on the off-chance I am pregnant. And while I'm still getting hungry regularly, nothing sounds good! Once I do start eating, it tastes fine though. It's been so long since my last tww that I don't remember how much of this happened last time. I hope if this isn't it that I don't wait another 2.5 months to o again.

 

[mamawanabe21]

I would leave it another couple of days. It is still incredibly early for testing. I've known people that havent gotten a bfp until 18dpo.
I have to say your symptoms DO sound like mine, esp the fluttery feelings and spasms, and toady I've had FOUR faint bfps, and a couple of days ago, I thought all I was seeing was the indent. Hang in there hun!

I hope you ladies dont mind me hanging around for a while? I'd love to be here for you all and hang around for testing.

Just waiting to see if this is a chemical. The line IS a little darker today, but not much. We'll see. I am only 12dpo though.

sending you lots of sticky dust Ashley xx and all the other mums to be xx

Emma please stay!!! Sooo I have an update for everyone! I went to the Dollar Tree store on my way home form work this morning and picked up the cheap pregnancy tests (heard they were more sensitive than FRER) and I'm not sure what I'm looking at but it might be a very faint line! I know I told myself I wouldn't test but I felt nauseous all morning and had to get one over with. Plus FF said my chart is now possibly triphastic and started being triphastic on CD 22 (temp went up even more to 98.3 this morning). I'm not due for AF until Friday and I'm only 12dpo so I'm going to retest at that time. I should have bought more than just 2 tests but I didn't want to go overboard and I want to semi keep it a surprise if it's a bfp. I value all your opinions so let me know what you think!! Am I nuts?

p.s. I took the top part of this cheapie off for the pic, but this was within the 10 minute window.

That very faint, almost not there line is exactly what I thought I was seeing on my tests!! FX!

I have a confession to make since getting my faint bfp yesterday, I've peed on 20 sticks since. All positive and all starting to get darker.
But I don't feel ready to move on from here. I have come to care for you lovely girls, and will stick it out with all of you.

You all have wonderful symptoms. Any more signs, girls? xx

 

[mrsferguson]

I have a confession to make since getting my faint bfp yesterday, I've peed on 20 sticks since. All positive and all getting darker.

You all have wonderful symptoms. Any more signs, girls? xx

Haha I started cracking up when I read this. That is something I would definitely do. I can see my husband now"Hunny you're definitely pregnant, I think the last 15 test proved that. You don't need to take anymore." I would probably say something like "Well I gotta make sure those tests were right."

No new symptoms here on my part. I took a test this morning and it was negative but its still early.

I know this is off topic a little but is anyone else completely baby obsessed. Mine isn't baby fever its baby obsession and I'm not even pregnant yet. I've had a private wishlist on Amazon for a year of everything I want for baby when I do get pregnant. In my spare time I read forums and look up all kinds of stuff about babies and how to take care of one. My husband laughs at me because I've been doing this for a year and I'm not even pregnant yet. Geez what am I gonna be like when I know we have one on the way??? I really hope I'm not the only one this bad. lol

 

[babydoll30]

Aww a big congrats 2 u mamawanabe21 your deffo 100% pregnant

So exciting you may stay with us since you started this thread,GO you

Had another vivid dream last night..Really praying this is the month for me as i have been trying for so long x

 

[Smashley25]

Haha, Emma, you're cute. I'm sure ill do the same. I have quite the collection of tests at home so might as well use them, right?

Nicole-so far, I've tried to stay away from all that as it depresses me. But I'm sure I will once I get my bfp! I don't think it's weird though.

Baby doll-hope you're right.

Okay-despite all the stupid bfn tests, if I'm not pregnant, something is wrong with me. I'm really nauseated, got diarrhea (sorry, tmi) and my stomach hurts! It's not gas pain. It's a dull ache that is periodically punctuated by a strong cramp feeling that startles me. It doesn't hurt per say but it's really uncomfortable. I'm also cranky and currently hiding in the bathroom posting from my phone because I'm mad at my co-worker cause he was being rude and its like the third time in almost two days he's nearly made me cry. Though I suspect I'm being over-sensitive as we get along really well and are pretty good friends. I just want to go home and curl up in a ball. Only two more hours... :/