Well I finally got my long-awaited BFP on Monday (11DPO). Even though I know it is within the normal time frame, I was getting very nervous that it would never happen! I work as an RN in labor and delivery which made it nearly impossible to ever think about anything else but babies on the Tww.
I was also very nervous because I have cramping throughout the luteal phase every month since being off the pill (was on the pill for 15 years and went off in August 2012), and have heavy periods which led me to believe I may have Endometriosis. Also, my luteal phase is a little on the short side (12days) and I always have two days of spotting before AF, and I was wondering if the spotting was making implantation difficult. I used OPK's every month, and this month I had used the Clear blue Fertility Monitor for the first time. Also, I tried Gerital vitamins instead of normal prenatals, because I have heard of people getting pregnant after starting them! Lol! Who knows! Also, I had been using Pre-Seed in previous months and didn't bother this month.
My DH and I are both 29 and healthy. Here's how it went:
CD1-4 AF
CD 8- 1st high reading on CBFM
CD 9 -2nd high reading - BD
CD11- 4th high reading, EWCM, but DH not in the mood - very mad!
CD12- Peak day on CBFM, pos OPK, EWCM, felt O pain - BD!
CD13 - 2nd peak day on CBFM, pos OPK, felt O pain - BD!
CD14- back to high reading CBFM, pos OPK, strong O pain, BD! ( think this was O day! Also happened to be Valentines Day! Lol)
1-4DPO - mild AF-like cramps. Fairly normal but somehow different. Evening of 4PO- cramps more intense, took Tylenol
5DPO - constipated, bloated, tired, sore under breasts and armpits, mild nausea, moody, ovary twinges
6DPO - muscles sore, stuffy nose, achy, sore under breast and armpits, extremely moody, depressed mood, very tired, ovary twinges, chills, AF like cramps before bed
7DPO - muscles remain sore, breasts sore (more than usual), slightly nauseated, moderate cramps before bed
8DPO - cramping in early morning and evening, breasts sore, mild headache, huge wave of nausea at work before lunch, better energy today at work - focused well. Usually feel spacey at this point in my cycle
9DPO - face felt flushed all day, good energy, good mood, occasional mild cramps and twinges
10DPO - sore breast, acid reflux, a lot of nervous energy at work, ovarian twinges, BFN in evening on Internet cheapie - husband annoyed when I asked it he could see a slight line?! Called me an addict and flushed it down the toilet! Asked me to please wait longer to test!
11DPO - woke up very hot and sweaty after early morning strange erotic dream. Had a strong urge to test. Took an Internet cheapie - is that a very light second line or an evap? Broke out the big guns and dug up a saved Clear Blue Digital - Pregnant 1-2! WTF?! In shock and crying and shaking. Around noon I noticed some dark brown streaks of spotting in my underwear- very nervous because this is when my pre-AF spotting starts. Took few more tests in the afternoon - FRER - faint but very visible positive, FRER digital - yes! Husband was working late so didn't get to tell him until later that night! Very excited but doesn't want me to get to excited since it's so early
12DPO - slightly darker positive on FRER and Internet cheapie. Dr's appointment in afternoon with diluted urine. BFN on the office test! WTF. Two hours later at home - darker positive on FRER. Scant dark brown/ pink spotting remains. Feeling very tired, mild AF like cramps, very nervous about spotting
13DPO (today) - FRER - BFP slightly darker then yesterday morning, scant yellowish/ brown on CM when I wipe, barely anything on pantyliner. Went for Beta HCG, will repeat x 3 every 48 hours. Awaiting result. Very very tired, sore breasts remain. Cautiously optimistic!
I really hope this little one sticks! This is my first pregnancy! I'm in shock right now, but over the moon and grateful for this huge blessing! For all of you out there trying, please don't get discouraged! Every day at work I am lucky enough to have the privilege and honor to welcome babies into the world. There is nothing more amazing than seeing the love and amazement on a parents face as they meet there baby for the first time after all of the time, struggles, and patience that they have been through to get to this moment! I'm sure they would all say it all becomes worth it in that moment! Good luck to everyone! Your day will come!