My CM right before period?

I know CM is not a good indicator of pregnancy- and we just started TTC this month. I am 12 DPO (I think)- and on Cycle day 26..... tested today (with second pee of the day) and of course BFN 😔... but decided to check my CM which was relatively dry and non existent yesterday and it was a lot today (for me).... sorry for the gross picture. Its not stretchy at all, more lotiony- is this normal before period or could it be a possible sign of pregnancy. I am getting discouraged as today was DPO 12 and BFN... thanks ladies for help