Only 5dpo and already driving myself insane?

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If it is pin pricks of blood and the fact that you're at 6dpo, that could definitely be IB!!!! To be honest, it's hard to tell in the picture but I have read on here (and I bet you could search to see if there are other example pictures) but that it really is just a pin prick of pink or brown blood. The white creamy CM is good too.

What day do you plan on testing? Are you planning on testing with DH or surprising him after if it's a

 

[macydarling]

It is hard to tell irl too! It'a definitely something there and if you think about it I mean what else could it be? It wasn't there before I put the shorts on soooo...? Hopefully I can at least rule out early AF since I dont ever spot *knock on wood* watch her pick this cycle to start doing that. Ha. Thanks for the encouragement

I will most definitely be surprising DH with bfp whenever I do get one. Father's day is coming up isnt it? Bet you could do something cute with that! My dad chose not to have a relationship with me when I was very young so the holiday has always been a bit of a sore spot for me. It would be nice to make some new, good memories for it!

What about you? Surprise or test with him?

 

[DoubleLines]

I agree, it would be too early for AF and it would really line up timing wise. What a great sign! I am getting more and more excited for you! (Which really helps distract me haha)

Aww, I'm sorry to hear that. Making new memories and making it a different type of holiday for you, sounds like such a great idea.

I like the surprise route too. Any ideas how you'll do it? I actually recently ordered a onesie from DH's alma matter ASU (he is still obsessed) and I plan on giving it to him with a bunch of pregnancy tests taped inside the box. Secretly of course I would loooooove to do it on Father's day morning, but just thinking about getting to tell him that way gets me excited to tell him at any time.

 

[macydarling]

That is such an adorable idea!
Love it!!! I havent thought of anything yet, Im afraid to get my hopes up too much.

Great distraction today is that my new running shoes came! I only ordered them two days ago, they were on sale for just 40 bucks and FREE shipping. And it's national running day! Sorry, I tend to get excited about the little things

Are you having any symptoms?

 

[DoubleLines]

I love it! How often do you run? I used to love running but for some reason the last few weeks I have taken a bit of a break. I'm super excited because tomorrow my first stitchfix comes (and potentially my last for awhile ha)

Hmm no real symptoms aside from the fact that I have a UTI and all my cramps and frequent urination can be attributed to that...

Any new ones for you? I wonder if this morning was ib if you'll wake up tomorrow feeling a lot!

 

[macydarling]

I typically run about 6 days a week but I usually keep it under 30 miles. I find if I go over that I start to get little aches and pains.

Utis are no fun...ugh. You have my deepest sympathy!

No symptoms today, yet I feel like I should have more symptoms by now. I dont think I had IB either because once it dried I didnt see the "spots" anymore. Boo. I still say that I have more cm than usual. It doesnt typically stain my undies like that unless Im about to ovulate or right about to have AF.

 

[DoubleLines]

Aww thanks! It is not fun that's for sure. I am trying to tell myself it's a good sign because it just means my body is reacting to foreign things

That's awesome. Running is the best way to zone out and get rid of stress and anxiety. Do you like to run races at all or just for fun?

I read that maybe 40% actually notice IB so you may have with just the pinpricks or, you may have without any noticable signs! Do you tend to have symptoms post ovulation to AF?

I don't get any symptoms for AF until like 2-3 days before while I have some friends who get sore bbs and other things like 2 days after ovulation all the way to AF (which if that was me I would always think I was pregnant)! So with symptoms I think it's hard until a few days after implantation and then the HCG causes more noticable ones.

The only thing I have had the past night or two is extreme fatigue. I'm practically asleep by 9pm. But that could be more related to work and stress I guess.

Are you at 7dpo today? ahh so exciting! Don't get discouraged about the symptoms. I am reading that thread you mentioned and so many of the green posts have few to no symtoms the first 10+ days!

 

[macydarling]

I havent been bitten by the racing bug yet. I tend to get really competitive and I really just want to keep running as something I because I love it and to relieve stress I am intrigued by a marathon but Im the type of person who would find a route I like and run the 26.2 all by my lonesome.

I have been very tired too! It's a good sign! I always go to bed early though so nothing new there

I typically start pmsing about 1 week before AF starts (sore breasts, bloating, hangry, just a straight up biotch in general). I have definitely been feeling the irritability but that is it so far! Yep, Im 7dpo today.

Thank you so much for being so supportive! It has helped a lot having someone to talk to. I havent told anyone we are ttc again. And DH doesnt understand my angst! Gah!

 

[macydarling]

Gosh I just feel so discouraged today I could honestly cry! I know that is ridiculous but I cant help it. I keep prodding my breasts hoping they are sore but they arent. Waaah.

 

[DoubleLines]

Don't feel discouraged! It really is so early and so many people don't get symptoms until much later, especially if you haven't implanted yet. I'm happy to listen anytime! My DH doesn't quite get it either. On one hand he's really excited but if it doesn't happen this month he will just say, "ok we can try next month", easy as that. And while in a way it is... it isn't, ya know? (Also I am not telling people we are TTC because then I hear endless amounts of "relax, it'll happen when it happens" and "it took this person so many tries" and so on and I just can't...)

I have to admit, I'm already getting so emotional this cycle. I'm practically weepy every time I see a pregnant person, talks of pregnancy on TV, and just thinking about getting to hold my own baby.

Any fun plans over the next few days to keep you busy and excited?

 

[macydarling]

Aw thanks! My DH is the same. I think the ttc process is just on a whole other level for females Not to mention we are having crazy hormones either way...from AF or bfp!

No exciting plans for the weekend I suppose I will just enjoy lazing around and having off work. I am just so irritable today but I cant shake it---I actually dislike myself! Every darn little thing sets my teeth on edge. Urgh. Hopefully my lunchtime run will help shake this mood.

 

[DoubleLines]

Ugh, I hate that feeling and actually, I'm feeling the same way today! It's a gloomy and rainy day here. I just jumped down DH's throat for something silly. I'm irritated and stressed with work (even though I'm busy, I'm not the busiest I have ever been). I just feel like a crazy hormonal person today!

Maybe it's a good sign we're feeling crazy...

Exercise always helps me too! It's a quick endorphin high that can usually kick any bad mood. I hope it helps you!

 

[macydarling]

Haha we can be crazy and hormonal together Hopefully it's baby makin hormones!

I hopped on the treadmill for a quick run and like always, I feel a million times better now. I swear, I think some of the best runs are on the days you really dont even feel like starting to begin with! That and there is a pint of Ben and Jerrys cheesecake brownie ice cream at home with my name on it!

I think I am going to pick up some frer this weekend and start testing every other day from Sunday. *maybe* lol. Or I will just tell myself that so the wait doesnt seem sooooo loooong.

 

[macydarling]

Oooh not feeling quite right now, but more in the way of I think Im getting sick! My randomly runny nose and sneezing has now multiplied into a sore throat and coughing as well. I am terribly flushed and just felt so hot that I took my temp and it is 99.0. Not really a fever but still a but elevated. Im a little upset as I just dealt with a throat thing less than 2 weeks ago! I seem to always catch what the kids I nanny for have. They arent currently sick though. Who knows where I picked this yuk up!

I hope you had a good day at work and werent too busy!

 

[DoubleLines]

Well...you probably know this but your immune system definitely gets lower when you're pregnant/early pregnancy and so many people say colds are the first sign! (Not that being sick is a good thing, but it's a good sign!)

OMG, cheesecake brownie ice cream sounds amazing. I recently got the salted Caramel Core and it's SO GOOD. I may have to get some ice cream for tonight...

I would have sworn I had no symptoms but this afternoon out of nowhere my face is really flushed. Like bright pink cheeks (the rest of my body isn't hot?!) and out of nowhere I have a canker sore inside my mouth. I haven't gotten those since being a kid and eating too many sour patch kids! Ahhh I just want time to pass haha...

 

[macydarling]

Hmmm I have seen the salted caramel core but havent bought it yet! Obviously I need to try it. I have had the flush bright pink cheeks too!! Let's hope you are right about the immune system thing and Im not just...sick. I mean, I take vitamins and eat pretty healthy, sanitize my hands a lot...

 

[macydarling]

Ugh and canker sores are terrible! I used to get them all the time as a teen, like huge horrible ones all over my mouth. Thank God that has improved with time. I do get them very occassionally...usually if I eat something like sour patch kids

 

[macydarling]

8 dpo...woohoo getting close! Woke up this morning feeling a-ok. No symptoms Hopefully more will come throughout the day. My cold/slight fever/sore throat has mysteriously vanished?

 

[DoubleLines]

Woohoo a few days closer for you before testing! I hope you can keep yourself busy, I have a feeling days 8-10/11/12 may go by slowly. I'm thinking lots of positive thoughts for you

I woke up feeling not only normal today, but great. Energized, no canker sore, awake, not a single symptom. Of course now I'm already over-thinking about how maybe we missed the egg and all the ways we could have done things differently. I need to just relax!

 

[macydarling]

What dpo are you now? I may take a sneaky test tomorrow

Dont worry, your BD days were perfection!