Hi there. I've been lurking awhile and decided to join.
Brief TTC history: I'm 26 and been off the pill for 3 months (was on it for 1 year) and actively TTC for two months though I definitely POAS after the first month inspite of my DH and me using condoms...LOL Anyways, my period has always been super irregular though I was tested for endo and PCOS as a teen and it came back clear. So far, since the pill, my cycles have been 31-45-and SHOULD be 31 again based off my mittleschmerz spotting.
I'm fairly sure I'm out for this--my second cycle of TTC--as I'm due today and I got a "nice" NEGATIVE when I tested but until my period shows I refuse to go away.
After my mid-cycle spotting and O pains I had zero symptoms (since going off the pill I've been in a constant state of PMS...joy) until about 9DO when I got some serious cramps and crazy naseau along with a breakout of acne along my jawline and shoulders. That hasn't happened since I was in my early teens! Then early Thursday morning I was woken up by a strange cramp that felt like pulling. It didn't hurt but I've never been woken up by cramps before. And instead of getting drier "down there" I was getting wetter. Also, I was experiencing back and hip pains--nothing severe but definitely uncomfortable. Later that morning my CP went from low and hard to high and soft like it was around my O time. Exciting, right? I certainly was starting to raise my hopes. Being so irregular I was certain it would take forever to get pregnant (and my doctor has warned me as well) Well, Thursday night I come down with the flu, get a nice fever of about 40 degrees and have been virtually symptom-free since except for nasty, nasty heartburn and a recurring metallic taste in my mouth. I know these can be symptoms of pregnancy but I think they could be a result of my short-lived bout with the flu.
I would be giving up hope on my Christmas BFP entirely but it's my DH who is encouraging me to test again tomorrow. Last night I was up all night with my heartburn and drinking water like a madwoman which I heard can dillute the hormones in your urine. And I haven't officially missed my first period day yet as today isn't over.
I hate false hope. LOL But I'll be in this thread until my period shows her ugly face.
Congrats on all the BFPs. I love hearing about other people's pregnancies. Babies are certainly worth celebrating
