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Jumping on the crazy train for the first time... ALL ABOARD FOR THE 2WW!

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WaitingTillJuly17 · 09/07/2017 20:09

Firstly I must apologise to all you mumsnetters... I've been a lurker for a while and have never understood the craziness surrounding the 2WW until today! Have literally just ovulated yesterday on our first round of TTC and I've already been symptom spotting/furiously checking and rechecking my calendar and Ovia app like a pro!

Logically I know that there is literally no chance of any symptoms yet and DEFINITELY no need to POAS for the next 10 days at least, but there's another (much louder it seems) part of me that keeps thinking that the reason I'm so bloated/gassy (seriously what is up with that?!) or keep dropping my keys/knocking everything over or these cramps are obviously due to the fact I must be pregnant 🤦🏻‍♀️.

So to stop me going completely around the bend, I thought I'd ask if anyone is due to POAS around the 21st of July? If so, do you want to wait with me? All those who have done this before, feel free to leave me tips on how not to think about this 24/7!

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IfeelFloopy · 15/07/2017 15:04

Yea tbh I think it's just my body playing games, I haven't got a good feeling about it this cycle. Gah, the torture!

Aw Grumpy...as Waiting said, you're not out yet! Fingers crossed for you for Monday.

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WaitingTillJuly17 · 15/07/2017 10:14

I was the exact same yesterday Floopy! I am worried that all of a sudden AF is going to appear!

Awwwww that sucks Grumpy, but you're not out yet!

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TheGrumpySquirrel · 15/07/2017 10:04

BFN! Waiting till Monday now

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IfeelFloopy · 15/07/2017 09:30

Today and yesterday I have been feeling crampy. Like AF run up cramps. I'm due on Thursday (sometimes a day early) but never usually feel cramps this early. Unless my body is being cruel and mocking me!

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WaitingTillJuly17 · 15/07/2017 09:04

So I caved and did an IC at 6/7 dpo. Why you ask? Because I'm an idiot and even though I know the chances were minuscule I just HAD to POAS 😂😂😂 not surprisingly it was a bfn but it was fun there for a minute!

Who have we got testing this weekend? Grumpy is it time yet? 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

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HolyShmoly · 14/07/2017 19:17

theflame I think I'm going to try not to use opk until September. I figure this month is a test run, next month will be a bit more concentrated and if we're still trying in September I'll use tests to try and pinpoint a bit better.
cuppa I think ovulation is normally 12-14 days before your period. Over the last few months since I got the implant removed I've been trying to be very aware of my body and logging it in Clue. I noticed ewcm and some crampy pain on around day 22 of my cycle over the last two months so I figure that's when mine is. This also ties fairly closely (but not exactly) into the fertile period predicted by Clue.

TheFlame · 14/07/2017 17:59

I'm not using any tests at the moment - as I think that would put too much pressure on me and stress me out - though I will think about it in a few more months if I need to.

I use a couple of apps to remind me when is the likely time, keep an eye on discharge, and I sometimes have an ache as well for a couple of hours - it's in my hip / pelvic area and feels a bit like period cramp or needing the loo, but it's not in the right area for that.

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WaitingTillJuly17 · 14/07/2017 16:23

I think that it's meant to happen between 12 and 36 hours of a peak opk. I'm taking it to be between 12 and 24 hours after due to some twinges around that time (plus it's less time until testing 😂).

I'd be sulking too if that was my DH. Don't they know that it's not polite to point these things out?!

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CuppaTea86 · 14/07/2017 16:03

How does everyone pinpoint their ovulation day? Ive assumed mine is the day after my positive opk. I've read about temping, which sounds complicated but I think I might give it a go if we are unsuccessful this cycle.
My OH kindly pointed out to me today that my bloating/stomach aches/gas Blush could be put down to over-indulgence on holiday. Which is probably true but I'm still sulking AngryGrin

TheFlame · 14/07/2017 14:25

awww, that's so hard!

I hate that 'having to check every 5 minutes' feeling!

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WaitingTillJuly17 · 14/07/2017 14:11

Yes definitely TheFlame! Hope you're better at waiting than I am, I'm already debating with myself whether I could test on Mon/Tues next week even though Ovia says not to test until Friday!

It's getting harder to fight the urge especially when I feel like AF is literally moments from starting as I've been getting cramps and that heavy feeling so I keep checking my knickers, I could cry as it would make my LP horribly short although I've never had a cycle this short. In fact I could just cry full stop, very emotional today, another AF sign 😭😭😭.

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TheFlame · 14/07/2017 13:52

heya can I join? I'm about 7 dpo and will not be testing till I am 1 day late on the 21st (if I make it that long!)

TheGrumpySquirrel · 14/07/2017 08:21

Yeah that's right.. I'll try to hold out till Sunday but I doubt it! I got a BFP at 10dpo last time

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WaitingTillJuly17 · 14/07/2017 08:17

Maybe just leave it a couple of days Grumpy? I saw on a website that the most common day for implantation is 9 dpo, which is today for you right? Then factor in a couple of days for HCG build up so it still could be too early for you! 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

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TheGrumpySquirrel · 14/07/2017 07:33

It's so frustrating! I can't face another negative FRER

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WaitingTillJuly17 · 14/07/2017 06:25

Oh no Grumpy, I'd heard that Sainsbury's tests are not to be trusted ☹️ Hopefully better news at the weekend!

Good to see you got your peak McTufty! Now you're firmly into that TWW with the rest of us, with a nice long luteal phase!

I'm with you HolyShmoly - Ovia says Friday is the first day I should test but I kinda (ok really!) want to test on Thursday as I have a day off and it'll just play on my mind to wait even one more day! I'll be 10 days dpo with AF due Sat/Sun as I can vary between a 28 and 29 day cycle.

Good tip on the Evening Primrose JustWaiting! Might have to do that next month (but I really hope not 🤞🏻). I always notice some EWCM but I think it tends to stay up closer to the cervix so I rarely get a peep. Does that sound right?!

Cuppa, welcome to the thread 👋🏻 I think we'll be testing at more or less the exact same time, how exciting! I hear you on the slow part 😭.

Lastly, mega congrats Rosie! Our first thread pregnancy, maybe you could pop a pic up for us? Sooooooo exciting! Yes I'm still 💨 But more burping (and sicky/heartburn) than the other thank God! I was beginning to wonder if it was just me and I'd never noticed before!

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CuppaTea86 · 14/07/2017 04:34

Hi, hope you don't mind if I jump onboard?
I am TTC #1 1st cycle, currently 6dpo and AF due 22nd July.
Trying not to symptom spot but it's so difficult to stop myself!!- feeling bloated easily after meals with low abdo cramps and slight nausea.
Slowest 2 weeks I've ever experienced!!

Justwaitingforaline · 14/07/2017 00:24

Posted before I'd done!

I only started taking it this cycle after a friend recommended it but it's honestly made a huge difference. I used to get a bit of EWCM but this was a full 4 days work and some super, super stretchy stuff going on. I don't think it's made any different ovulation day wise but I'll report back if this month isn't the month. Recommended dose to help EWCM is 2000mg-3000mg a day, so two capsules. You stop taking them at O though.

Justwaitingforaline · 14/07/2017 00:21

The Evening primrose is bloody great. I don't want to TMI you all too much but my god, it's like someone has turned a tap on down there Grin

RosieRo123 · 13/07/2017 23:27

Evening ladies 👋🏻

@WaitingTillJuly17 still windy 💨

So I'm cycle day 29 today. AF was due either today or tomorrow. I've had 2 faint positives. Can't sleep. Waiting to do a clearblue digital in the morning. Tight and burning pain in tummy and back yesterday and today. Constantly felt sick, although not enough to stop me eating. Eek! Xx

McTufty · 13/07/2017 22:23

I'm 33, DH 37!

I've had my static smiley so we have just been at it using our fertile check gel! Hopefully ovulation will be confirmed and I can start my 2ww with you all! Though no idea how long my wait will be. Recently off pill and af 3 days after ov last month. I'm very nervous...

Maybe I'll have to use the evening primrose oil tip as I have hardly any EWCM! justwaiting did you find it delayed ovulation at all? I heard for some people it did.

Congrats indianmummy!

grumpy still early yet, fingers crossed!

floopy it's sensible to wait till AF due but can't imagine I'll have that willpower!

holyschmoly 10dpo a totally respectable day to test!

HolyShmoly · 13/07/2017 22:17

Ah boo Grumpy. Hopefully something more exciting at the weekend or when you next test.
I'm torn on whether or not to test early. On Sunday 23rd I think I'll be 10 dpo so I might test then, but I feel like I really should wait until AF is due.

TheGrumpySquirrel · 13/07/2017 21:53

A dreaded Sainsbury's evap I fear! Got to stop testing so early

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IfeelFloopy · 13/07/2017 20:33

Do most people test before AF due? I think I would worry that I'd see an evap line after seeing a few on here and get over excited 🙈. I think I'm finding it easier to tell myself I'm unlikely to be pregnant each month so that I'm not as disappointed when AF appears. Plus I'm tight and don't want to waste money on tests haha.

Justwaiting - evening primrose oil you say...I might have to give that a try!

Sorry to hear about your loss grumpy 😔.

Waiting - I get a bit clumsy when I'm premenstral too, but here's hoping it's a sign for you seeing as it's a bit early for it to be pms. My first sign of pms is that I get the rage! It's how I've been able to judge that I'm not pregnant the last few cycles

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WaitingTillJuly17 · 13/07/2017 20:00

Welcome JustWaiting! What are you doing on MN? It's time to BD 😂! Looks like we have a good few people who will be testing over the next couple of weeks and keep our spirits up!

I'm sorry to hear about your MC Grumpy, it's good to see that you're ready to get back on the baby wagon again though ❤️. I've had some AF cramps too but not due for another 10 days 😢. Got my fingers crossed 🤞 for you guys testing this weekend!

Another strange symptom I seem to have (which I also think I get around AF or maybe it's just all the time 🤔) is being super clumsy and forgetful. I cannot tell you how many objects I have dropped over the last couple of days and I left the milk out on the side this morning, which I've just now discovered as I've gone to make a cup of tea 😭.

Congratulations on your pregnancy IndianMummy!

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