I hadn't been very optimistic about this cycle, we only BD two times during my fertile window with the last time being 2 days before ovulation (Valentines Day weekend!). I was so sure that I was out this month at the start of my TWW that I went out and bought "Taking Charge or Your Fertility" to help prepare for next month. I was very surprised when I decided to take a test on a whim after work last month (11DPO), the first relatively positive test I've ever seen! The line was very clear, even though it was still pretty early!
Things I did differently: Pre-seed used internally, I drank Red Raspberry Leaf Tea through AF to Ovulation, exercised moderately and did some Yoga. I would highly recommend a light workout with stretching to help relax and relieve stress! I also started charting BBT and using Fertility Friend.
2/16 (1DPO)-Some light cramping. Lots of creamy CM in the afternoon. Had a headache.
2/17 (2DPO)-Nipples a bit tender, no other symptoms
2/18 (3DPO)-No symptoms
2/19 (4DOP)-No symptoms
2/20(5DPO)-Nipples tender, acne breakouts, moody/irritable and cramps.
2/21(6DPO)-Moody and irritable (temp dropped)
2/22(7DPO)-Cramps, some only on right side.(temp dropped)
2/23(8DPO)-Temp down 97.86. Felt very hungry/nauseous around 11:30. (temp dropped)
2/24(9DPO)-Very thirsty in the middle of the night, craved orange juice.(Temp went up again, stayed high)
2/25(10DPO)-Lots of creamy CM (light yellow). Irritable. Nipples look bigger. Very thirsty in the evening.
2/26(11DPO)-Nipples bigger/sore. Headache in the afternoon. Took Answer test at 5:05PM, BFP!!! There was a strong line. Two drops of bright red CM around 8:00PM. Cramping very low in abdomen.
2/27(12DPO)-Cramping in low abdomen continued, spotting light pink and brown when wiping (some red streaks)
2/28(13DPO)-Spotting in the morning only. A bit emotional. Feeling bloated, light cramping low in abdomen. Confirmed BFP on Clear Blue digital - Pregnant 2-3 Wks.
3/1(14DPO)-No Spotting. Feeling very bloated, jeans are uncomfortable.
I was pretty scared that I was having spotting after getting my BFP, and the fact that there was some bright red at times. The Spotting stopped 13DPO, and I was told by my Dr. office that spotting in early pregnancy is fairly common. I also used Answer tests on 12DPO to confirm, and today (AF would have been due today) and the line is even darker than the control line. Now I just need to stay calm and take care, it's really happening!
Good luck and baby dust to all!