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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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Brooke113 · 10/04/2015 16:28

Hi ladies ladies, I'm not sure if I'm in the tww or not yet, I'm cd18, but my cycles aren't regular , between 28-34 days. I Think I had a positive opk around day 12, although my fertility app thinks I'm going to ov this Sunday so we're still doing dtd regularly just in case. I'm already getting impatient and want to test, lol not to mention the fact I'm.imagining every symptom going too , I shall keep you updated, hope you all get your bfp's soon :)

diamondsparkles · 10/04/2015 13:47

You're not out yet icklepickle! That's still really early don't forget. And the no symptoms thing might be a good thing. Do you usually get pre af symptoms?

Icklepickle101 · 10/04/2015 13:21

I poas today and BFN ??

I don't even feel pregnant anymore :( all my symptoms have gone apart from smelly wee. Thinking I might be out this month.

diamondsparkles · 10/04/2015 11:08

Hi haquoi- same as me - next Saturday! We can be poas buddies!! I also tested this morning but bfn even though desperately tried to convince myself there was something there!! Sounds promising with your nausea - really hope this is it for you x
Hi ero - poas buddie too! I will prob test every morning now as I have no willpower whatsoever!! No I don't keep dh up to date either - he would think I was a crazy lady! Although bless him I think he's excited but I just play it totally cool and say it's too early!! X

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ero30 · 10/04/2015 11:01

Haquoi, I know the feeling. Every tiny thing you convince yourself is a symptom and then immediately try to convince yourself that you're not pg so you aren't as sad when AF arrives. If just TTC is such a rollercoaster, I can't imagine what a nightmare I'm going to be when it actually happens!

So when are we all testing? I'm hoping for loads and loads of BFPs for us! I should really wait until Friday next week, but realistically might hold out until Wednesday or Thursday.

ps... So glad I'm not the only one who doesn't keep DH totally up to date!

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haquoi123 · 10/04/2015 10:36

Thanks diamond. It's been awful but we're getting through.

I reckon I ovd on Monday, so next Saturday ish? I caved and did a test this morning - nothing obviously! I've got a weird taste in my mouth, slightly nauseous and definitely didn't want any eggs this morning. I've been having short flashbacks for the last 2 weeks but nothing sustained. I'm trying to convince myself I'm not pg so it's not such a blow when AF arrives. Each month it's such a knock back (I'm lame though, DS was conceived first try)

diamondsparkles · 10/04/2015 08:22

Hi haquoi- so sorry to hear of your late miscarriage.
I know, the tww goes so slowly, especially if your cycles are irregular. Are you feeling sick with your sickness flashbacks? When is your af due about?

haquoi123 · 10/04/2015 07:49

You know what, I was completely wrong, sorry! Here: hCG (the pregnancy hormone) doubles every 2-3 days during the first several weeks of pregnancy.

haquoi123 · 09/04/2015 22:03

ickle I think every day the LH levels in your pee double every day, so two days can make a big difference. Hope that helps!

Icklepickle101 · 09/04/2015 21:52

Is 10dpo still too early?

I 'think' I could hold out a little longer if it increases the chances by much?

Absolutely not symptom spotting but 7dpo I had sharp shooting pains and felt 'off' ever since so thinking this may be good news?

haquoi123 · 09/04/2015 21:52

Hi everyone, do you mind if I join? We're on month 6 of trying for #2 after late miscarriage in September (DS 19 weeks). I'm in the 2ww, driving me nuts. AF is irregular, so I can't trust any symptoms. Currently got morning sickness flashbacks :( has anyone got any good coping strategies?

Icklepickle101 · 09/04/2015 21:43

By commitment do you mean "completely crazy poas addict" Hmm

Dh doesn't know anything during 2ww, if he asks of course I would tell him but I think it would put strain on our relationship if he knew just how desperate I do become!

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ero30 · 09/04/2015 21:35

Wow, saving your wee in a bottle is a pretty impressive level of commitment!

Can I ask a question? Do your DH/DPs know where you are DPO and before you can POAS? I have to admit that I kind of keep my DH in the dark as I think he would think I was nuts! He's loving DTD constantly, but I do the TWW pretty much solo. As well as finding me nuts, I'm worried that he's going to get really discouraged. These message boards are a huge help for me! He also had mumps when he was about 22 and never had his fertility tested after so I think if this isn't our month I'll send him to the GP to see about that.

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Icklepickle101 · 09/04/2015 21:11

I so nearly tested! I did my first morning wee in a bottle and everything so I could use it after I had been to superdrug!! I just don't want to be disheartened by a BFN!

I am so inspired by you ladies that have been ttc for many months, I wish you all the baby dust in the world, I really really do

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ero30 · 09/04/2015 21:02

I know what you mean about keeping positive, diamond. But I also don't want to let myself feel too excited to avoid jinxing anything. Which logically I know is crazy but after 5 months of this I feel a bit crazy! Anyone else reading novels into every twinge and potential symptom? Mostly I'm constantly hungry/thirsty and feel nauseated all the time. Sleepingbunnies, any updates?

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diamondsparkles · 09/04/2015 18:01

Hi sleepingbunnies, hope you are feeling okay and the backache didn't mean af. I'm on cycle 10 too so I know how you feel - it's so bloody disappointing month after month.
Hi icklepickle - very impressed at your willpower to wait til tomorrow- let us know! I have no will power whatsoever and as soon as I'd bought those tests I would have been poas!! Fingers crossed for you.
Hi ero - I've heard the blue dyes are more prone to evaps - ie if you read them out the time allowed - but should be fine if you read the result at the time they say
5 dpo here and already feel I'm out this month - hard to be positive sometimes

PontyGirl · 09/04/2015 07:30

ero tell me about it! I act like I'm not trying now because I can't take those conversations! my scan was clear twice, with cysts once. they come and go I think!

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ero30 · 08/04/2015 22:36

Also, hi icklepickle! Welcome! I went to Boots this morning and bought some tests in the hope that I need them next week. Let's see how many of them actually make it until then. Though didn't realise until after I bought them that 2 are the kind with blue dye, which I have read isn't as reliable. Anyone know anymore about that?

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ero30 · 08/04/2015 22:01

Pontygirl, I was told I have PCOS after a blood test, then a scan said I was clear. One thing I know for sure is that my cycle is bizarre! Fingers crossed that this is going to be my month. My friend who started trying at the same time as me just told me she's 14 weeks. Super happy for her, but also so jealous! Confused

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Icklepickle101 · 08/04/2015 19:33

Please can I join!!

8/9 dpo and dying to POAS again, going to superdrug tomorrow so I'll have to wait until Friday - I'm a self confessed poas addict??

Sleeping bunnies my mods is quite cranky too, but this can apparently be a good thing so you are not out until the with is here fx for you Flowers

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ero30 · 08/04/2015 16:50

Don't give up, sleepingbunnies. Early preg symptoms are so similar to AF ones. I've got everything crossed for you! I've been feeling crampy all day and get nervous everytime I wipe (TMI, sorry!) but so far, so clear.

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Sleepingbunnies · 08/04/2015 15:45

I am fed up. My mood has plummeted and I have backache so I must be coming on any day :(

Month 10 a failure. Fucking great.

PontyGirl · 08/04/2015 07:57

hi ladies! I'm on the pcos thread. I've been taking inositol and seem to have ovulated this month! I'm 3dpo, DTD on day of ovulation and 4 days before so we shall see. I've got my wonderful DD already so feeling a little more chilled this time (she's under 1!)

Sleepingbunnies · 08/04/2015 07:26

My cycle has been so all over the place but I am fairly sure I am due this week.... I am waiting until Saturday... Well, will try to! I have a good feeling about this month! Good luck everyone! :)

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ero30 · 08/04/2015 07:16

Morning, all! One day closer to POAS... I had total panics this morning that DH and I should have dtd a few more times. We only managed three last week as I was away for a couple of nights.

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