So this is my second full month TTC. Both my mother and grandmother had issues conceiving and carrying their babies, so I was/am worried that I too would/will have problems. Anyways, I have a 27 day cycle and my Luteal phase is on the short side. I am a little obsessive, so this cycle I followed the SMEP, used ovulation predictor strips, used Conceive Plus lubricant (more expensive but I like it better than Pre-Seed), also used Pre-Seed a couple times, bought a fertility bracelet to wear (it's pretty, if anything), and made sure to lie down for at least 15 mins after BDing. Also I have been taking pre-natals, a baby aspirin (b/c of my short luteal phase--hoping it helps with implantation) and making the husband take a multivitamin. The whole week plus after ovulation I had cramping and pinching, a little different from regular AF cramps. So here's the breakdown:
1-3 DPO: don't remember but maybe some cramping/pinching
3-7 DPO: cramping/pinching. Nothing else odd
7/8 DPO: I don't remember which day specifically this was, but when I wiped I got a few small spots of what appeared to be orange-brown tissue. Not red blood. very odd.
8-9 DPO: cramping/pinching. Nothing else.
10 DPO: used a cheepie test at around 5:30pm and saw a faint positive!
11 DPO: peed on stick in morning and a def. positive line!
12 DPO: AF due (yes, short luteal phase!) and she hasn't shown up. Instead got some very creamy CM on my undies.
I am not gonna test today, but I will test again tomorrow and see if the positive is still there and hopefully it is stronger. I still have the weird cramps/pinches that feel a bit diff. from AF. My boobs don't really hurt, no nausea, no aversions to food, no back aches. I am a scientist and work in Genetics, so I realize what can go wrong at this stage...BUT I am hoping this sticks and everything divides as it should! :) :)
Good luck to everyone and Happy Holidays :)