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Halfway through my TWW and looking for company. Anyone in the same boat?

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ero30 · 07/04/2015 19:55

I've still got about a week to go before I can POAS. DH and I have been trying for about 5 months, but I have very irregular cycles so it's all really hard to judge. I usually go about 2 weeks between periods so following that, AF should be due to arrive before the end of this week. But I'm thinking that would be too early to test and am very impatient! I've also been taking agnus castus this month on the advice of a medical friend so I'm feeling tentatively hopeful. Anyone around who wants to wait it out with me and not read too much into every symptom and definitely not take a test every day this week?

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diamondsparkles · 23/04/2015 08:58

Ickle and news? How's the diet going sleeping? How are you haquoi?

diamondsparkles · 23/04/2015 08:57

Morning everyone Smile
How is everyone today? remember have you still resisted?!
I am going to start my clear blue opk on Sunday which will be cd11, last month for some reason I got a positive on cd12 which was very early for me and resulted af arriving very early too instead of my usual 29 day cycles so who knows what happened and what will happen this month. Have warned dh that next week is going to be very tiring for him!!

Rememberallball · 22/04/2015 05:33

I'm going crazy waiting, diamond keep looking at the ic tests in the drawer in the bathroom and keep thinking I should do one then think it's only been a week so is far too soon - not due on for another few days

diamondsparkles · 21/04/2015 20:30

Thanks rememberall, I'm really looking forward to the reflexology. It sounds good for you. Bet you can't wait for this last week to pass!
Good news sleeping!! X

Sleepingbunnies · 21/04/2015 15:19

Well day one of the diet is going well!

Flowers to you all x

Rememberallball · 21/04/2015 13:10

Enjoy the reflexology, diamond, I had it a few times by a friend/work colleague years ago - in fact he told me about a health issue I was later confirmed to have!! I used it for relaxation and was so relaxed I fell asleep!!

I'm trying not to get my hopes up in case it's not good news. Then again, it's only the first month with definite +ve opks so can't complain if it takes time - though we've not used contraception fior7 months now!!

diamondsparkles · 21/04/2015 09:18

Morning haquoi, I'm glad you had the weekend to have some time for yourself, you're bound to have the sadness but we're all thinking of you on here and I think it's good we've got the support here. Onwards and upwards is a good way to think too xx. Have you got a plan for this month? Do you do ovulation tests?
I'm not too bad now, have gone through the anger, sadness and disbelief that I can't seem to get pregnant again and am thinking onwards and upwards to cycle 10. I've booked in for reflexology on Thursday as I think my stress levels are really affecting me, never tried it before but will give it a go. Thanks for asking Smile
Hi rememberall- a week to go! Exciting!! Those symptoms sound promising

Rememberallball · 21/04/2015 06:46

Morning ladies, sorry for the attitude of your GP Sleeping; as someone who has had weight loss surgery in the past I think its fair to say that GPs are too quick to put any health problems down to being overweight and simply advise you to lose weight. Is there another GP at the practice you can see who might actually listen to your concerns?

Haquoi123, sorry this month didn't work right. I can't offer any advice but always have ears available.

I'm one week of my tww down one to go!!

Desperately trying not to symptom spot but have have to most sore, sensitive boobs known to man - don't like bedding on them at night, finding my usual comfy bras aren't and I'm sure that they've grown (but that could be imagination!!) I've also found I can't stay awake once I'm home in the evening - but tgat might be to do with dashing up to the hospital at the weekend when DM was rushed in quite poorly!!

It's taking all my effort not to keep POAS but I know its way too early yet!!

haquoi123 · 21/04/2015 00:14

Oh and fx for you little x

haquoi123 · 21/04/2015 00:13

sleeping that's annoying, sorry they weren't more helpful. Did they say what the plan could be in three months?

diamond thanks for thinking of me. I've been up, about and proactive ish today. There's a massive undercurrent of sadness, but a tinge of relief: I was so convinced I was going to lose it and I did. Next time I'll be more prepared and have more faith and won't poas for as long as possible. But I needed the weekend to get the biggest part of it out of my system. I got through 2 seasons of a terrible TV show in two days... How're you feeling?

Onwards and upwards for cycle #7!

ickle any news? Others in the dreaded TWW, how's it going? X

Sleepingbunnies · 20/04/2015 20:05

Well I guess the plan of action is to bloody diet :( I'm just finishing so onto cycle number 11.....

diamondsparkles · 20/04/2015 20:03

Hi sleeping, I'm sure you're not at all so fat that it would stop you getting pregnant, I'm sorry you had to hear that and that nothing more constructive was said. I can't honestly see that weight has that much to do with fertility so try not to worry too much. I'm nearly a stone lighter than when I conceived ds and with him it took 5 months and now ttc the second we're onto cycle 10 and not a hint of a bfp- so weightloss certainly hasn't helped me. What is your plan of action for this month? Have you got ovulation tests? I've got the clearblue ones which are easy to use.

Sleepingbunnies · 20/04/2015 19:47

We went and said we'd been trying for a year. I know that I am a little heavier than when I conceived my DDs but in my mind I'm not SO fat that it would stop me getting pregnant :(

diamondsparkles · 20/04/2015 18:02

Sorry - I'm getting confused (it doesn't take much!) - were you seeing Dr about ttc generally? Sorry, I'm not being nosy, just want to help if I can

diamondsparkles · 20/04/2015 18:00

Oh no sleeping. Has the Dr said why you've got no period? That must have been really disheartening to hear. Big hugs. Did the Dr say anything else?

Sleepingbunnies · 20/04/2015 15:42

Well, Iv been advised to lose 1.5 stone and go back in 3 months so I feel great :(

diamondsparkles · 20/04/2015 13:15

How did you get on sleeping?
Any news ickle?
How are you today haquoi?

diamondsparkles · 20/04/2015 08:59

Good luck sleeping - let us know how you get on x
Hi littleb - they sound promising, fingers crossed for you! Unfortunately af got me which really knocked me as it was cycle 9 so onwards to cycle 10 now

Sleepingbunnies · 20/04/2015 08:19

We are off to the doctors this morning ... Wish me luck x

littlebbunny · 20/04/2015 08:01

Hi diamond I'm on my 4th cycle, mc on 3rd @ 5wks, haven't seen AF since but got a positive on opk. I think my symptoms are similar to af symptoms so not going to read into it too much. Symptoms are bloating, twinges and tender bbs, lower back pain, cramping, mild headaches, out of breath, fatigue, strong sense of smell, put off by eggs and very moody. I think I'm meant to be 9dpo today.
How are you doing in the tww phase?

hewy · 19/04/2015 20:15

Oh haquoi I'm so sorry. Just checking in after a few days away and see things have been rough for you. There's no consolation to be offered except that the hard things we go through make us stronger. At least work keeps you busy and then you need to take the evenings to cry and eventually recover. Take a month off and do a pottery class. Not because it fixes anything but just because. Much love to you.
ickle - any news of AF or a BFP?

diamondsparkles · 19/04/2015 15:51

Hi littleb! Exciting to be at 8 dpo with symptoms! What symptoms have you got? How long have you been ttc?

littlebbunny · 19/04/2015 14:51

Btw hoping af doesn't show up at all.

littlebbunny · 19/04/2015 14:50

Hope you ladies don't mind me joining in on the tww. 8dpo, lots of symptoms but could be just related to af showing up next week. Ov'd on time since mc but not entirely sure if first af will show on time.

haquoi hugs

diamondsparkles · 19/04/2015 13:55

Sorry for the delay haquoi. You must be going through absolute hell and I wish I could find the words to comfort you and make things seem not as bad, big hugs and love to you. Sometimes life is just completely and utterly unfair and awful and it is difficult to get through. You will get through this and one day you'll have your baby, keep believing this xxx
Getting away sounds good, try and do that if you can. It will be something to look forward to and will give you time to unwind

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