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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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boowaitingforbaby · 25/07/2017 20:16

@Hellsbells35 oh dear 🙁 sorry about the neg tests. I was 4 days late last month I think because I stressed myself out so much so it could be that? I'd leave it another few days and if no period test again x

Charchar23 · 25/07/2017 20:15

Perhaps wait for a few more days and test again! Try different brand of test too :)
It could be that you ovulated late and hense why af seems late x

Hellsbells35 · 25/07/2017 20:00

So just an update. AF was due Saturday. Still a no show. Did 3 pregnancy tests and nothing. No period, no positives. Just itchy nipples! The last couple of days I've had hardly any symptoms since I stopped reading into everything. Where is my period? Can you just skip one?! I'm confused :(

Charchar23 · 25/07/2017 17:27

Well I know roughly I did as I get a surge of EWCM so I know it was roughly from 18th-22nd as the EWCM has gone and dried up!
I'm just going to wait it out I think lol

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WaitingTillJuly17 · 25/07/2017 17:22

Hi CharChar you can't always rely on the apps especially if you're not temping or using opks, they also need to be used for a good few months to establish your individual pattern otherwise they just estimate for you. It's entirely possible that you ovulated before the app told you and sometimes you just know in your gut what's going on with your cycle in terms of ovulation. Don't be too disappointed if a 9dpo pregnancy test is negative remember it takes a while for the hormones to build up so you might not get a bfp until a day or two after your period is due.

Good luck!

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LMX0 · 25/07/2017 16:23

Charchar - sounds promising altho i dont know much about CM or CP you dont have long left to test? Fingers crossed 🤞🏻🤞🏻

Charchar23 · 25/07/2017 15:52

Well hopefully your symptoms die down a bit so your not suffering!!
Can you possibly help me with mine at all please?

Hopefully next month will be yours!!

Im probably between 4-6dpo, I say that because I go by CM plus my phone app says I ovulated on 19th...but I have definitely already ovulated!
The last few days I have had a metallic taste In my mouth on and off, and feel my sense of smell has got a smidge better, I can smell my 2 candles better! (They aren't lit) one is a mango one downstairs and I can smell it from my bedroom! I did smell something horrible this morning but I don't know....
I been bloated and gassy, slight cramping, sensitive nipples (but not sore), a slight headache. Oh and lower back ache/pain which I mainly ever get when I have af.
I also noticed my cervical position is high, hard for me to reach it actually!! 😂And soft/medium to touch. CM is a lot less, it's between creamy and sticky, only there when I feel inside and wipe, nothing in undies! Sorry if tmi! 😂

I am trying to not symptom spot and Iv resisted a pregnancy and will until at least 9dpo!

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WaitingTillJuly17 · 25/07/2017 15:35

Floopy the opk certainly did reassure me, even though it's not necessary I am the sort of person who likes to see some evidence! 😂 Yes it was extremely lucky to fall first try however I'm pretty sure it contributed to a mild panic attack a day or two after my bfp! Finally feeling more settled even if I do feel nauseous throughout the day and can't currently seem to sleep for more than 6 hours at night but am absolutely exhausted throughout the day 😡😴 oh well, I better get used to it! I'm looking forward to when you start complaining of symptoms after your bfp 🤞🏻

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IfeelFloopy · 25/07/2017 08:20

All good thanks waiting, just gearing up for the next fertile period and the 2ww that follows! I think after having taken the relaxed approach for a while I'm ready for the ovulation strips. I want some reassurance from that static smiley face!

How are you feeling waiting? Amazing that you fell on month 1!

LMX0 · 24/07/2017 22:31

It will all be worth it and besides you may be lucky and not have much or any sickness

Charchar23 · 24/07/2017 21:15

@LMX0
Well I'm around 5dpo today, so going to hold out as long as I can! So far I haven't tested haha!

@WaitingTillJuly17 I'm soooo hoping mine is as quick as yours!!!
Although not looking forward to the potential sickness when I do finally fall pregnant!

LMX0 · 24/07/2017 20:31

Waiting hopefully your sickness doesn't last too long but its all worth it in the end? Have you been to see the doc yet?

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WaitingTillJuly17 · 24/07/2017 20:25

Im ok LMX0 but have still been quite nauseous and have been retching a LOT 🤢 Also still have my lower back pain but trying not to worry about it.

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WaitingTillJuly17 · 24/07/2017 20:22

Hi Floopy good to hear from you! Hope you're feeling ok?

I got my positive opk on CD15 but Ovia had it scheduled for around 3 days later which makes all the difference! I really liked the Clearblue, I started testing once daily from around CD8 and once I'd had flashing smiley faces for a few days I got a bit of a feeling so I did an afternoon test and it was static so I would recommend doing that as you have more time if you see what I mean? I probably still would have got a peak the next morning but I would have missed out on the night before! I'm pretty sure I ovulated pretty quickly after my peak too as I got my BFP quite early. I really hope it works out!

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LMX0 · 24/07/2017 20:18

Waiting ohh ill get getting at it alright!!! Been DTD plenty but once more wont hurt!! 😂 i think its nice your waiting to see what happens with everyone else!! How have you been feeling?

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WaitingTillJuly17 · 24/07/2017 20:15

Yes that looks positive LMX0 so get to it!

I'm actually already (just) pregnant Boo I started this thread for my first 2WW and hey presto! I'm still hanging about because I'm a bit shocked at how quickly it happened but also I want to see what happens with everyone on here as I'm the one who started it all!

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IfeelFloopy · 24/07/2017 20:12

Waiting...can I ask what day your ovulation strips showed positive? As you said in one of your posts that it was early. I'm getting the clear blue ovulation kit for this cycle and just curious really

LMX0 · 24/07/2017 20:00

We deffo do!! When are you due to test? Fingers crossed for you too would be lovely if your baby was due around your mums birthday x

Charchar23 · 24/07/2017 18:09

😂😂 well we all get a bit desperate eh haha!
Got my fingers crossed for you though!!!

LMX0 · 24/07/2017 17:31

I was getting to that stage a positive anything would do!! 😂😂

Charchar23 · 24/07/2017 17:22

Ohhh damn!
Well looks like a positive ovulation strip! X

LMX0 · 24/07/2017 17:09

Not preg test just ovulation wish it was preg!!!

Charchar23 · 24/07/2017 16:43

@LMX0 looks like a positive to me! Congrats!!! X

LMX0 · 24/07/2017 16:41

Ladies is this a positive? Both lines are faintish? But there if you i now what i mean?

Jumping on the crazy train for the first time... ALL ABOARD FOR THE 2WW!
Charchar23 · 24/07/2017 16:17

@boo, perhaps take a test with you! Like the others said! I'd get distracted on holiday as you'll just bee thinking about it all the time!

I know roughly when my ovulation is because I keep track of CM, as soon as I get a hint of EWCM I get cracking on haha!

@WaitingTillJuly17
Ohh it would be lush if I did fall pregnant first time! Would be amazinggg! But like I said not holding my breath! Think I got my timings right! Think I'd be about 5dpo according to my app! Cervix is still quite high! Hmmm