Noticed this website 2 weeks ago because I was wondering if there was any way I could know if I was pregnant early. It was really helpful to read first hand symptoms. I thought I would do the same to help others..So here goes...
DH and I are 35 yr olds this year. TTC 1st baby for 3 months.
Month 1: no change to our lifestyles, alcohol and baby dancing every 3/4 days except when DH was naughty :0).AF came bang on day 27.
Month 2: I stopped antihistamines and sleeping tablets with antihistamines as I discovered this limits EWCM production!
Started using ovulation charts too. I have been taking antihistamines a few years and only noticed I hadn't had EWCM for a good year. Had little wet CM this month but AF came bang on 27 days.. Was sad but decided every time I had a period I would treat myself to something good, so had a really great night out with friends food and alcohol included.
Month 3: Learned about listening to my body.
1)Bought OVK online
2)Got Fertile CM ( can apparently increase headaches in susceptible individuals)
3)Took EPO for the first 10 days
4)Bought Pre-Seed: used every time we BDd. Didn't use as much as recommended because was too wet, apologies tmi.
5)Gave up alcohol for January. That was a coincidence as DH had a boozy December, (apologies we are British). I then read alcohol can decrease chances of conception. Can be only 10% for a fertile couple depending on how much consumed.
Details month 3:
DH and I BDd every 2 days (can get tiring after work, also had a few LOL moments at task ahead)
OVK says ovulation approx day 10. Felt pain right lower abdomen, wet CM++++ no stretchy CM :0(
2DPO: Pain lower left side and Brown CM
4DPO: White wet CM, wet and migraine headaches (typical for me as I have hormone related migraines very month). A bit sad cause it meant no change from last month. Was already planning next AF treat.
5DPO: Headaches
6DPO: White wet CM
10DPO: Headaches mild earlier than usual and different
11DPO: Headaches as above and stomach cramps
14DPO: Back pain, cramps and brown blood, like start of AF
15DPO:White CM sticky clumpy with yellow discharge
DUE AF and usual monthly migraine due when Oestradiol low (already been for blood test as I think I may be Oestrogen dominant)
16DPO: Woke in the morning with a clear head! First day like this in 2 years with no migraine auras or throbbing head! Only time I suspected might be pregnant!
Bought cheap PT and very faint line, my imagination could have made it up it was so faint. Line marginally clearer (just) after 15mins so good idea not to throw them away straightaway. Did not tell DH till the evening when I took another, faint line but clearer.
This morning first pee, took another PT and BFP!!! So happy. I hope our bean says stuck!!!
Hope this helps, all our symptoms are terribly different but it helps cause there may be one person who is going through the same as you. Lesson I learned is to relax and not get too stressed but also allow yourself to be sad for a couple of days after AF.
It must sound like we haven't been trying long, but I had reason to believe I may not be fertile because of multiple Gynae problems in the past. Wishing you all sweet baby dust and good fun trying. Stats show 85% of couples would conceive in a year, that made me feel better. Lots of love..