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Hello again, two week wait...

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karategirl · 05/11/2017 13:09

I'm in the 2ww again, and hoping this might be the one. I ordered some preseed, but it didn't arrive until right at the end of my fertile window, so only used it a couple of times but hoping it'll help!

Anyone care to join me with the madness, impatience and symptom spotting?

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hannknitted · 13/11/2017 12:54

Hello,

Hope you don't mind me joining. Smile

This is my first cycle of properly TTC - tracked my cycle using Fertility Friend and OPKs, husband and I had sex every other day from the end of my last period, and then four days in a row around the time of my positive OPK.

I'm now 7 DPO and trying not to think about it too much until my period is due next week (around the 23rd)... Considering it's our first cycle of trying, I'm surprised at how hard it is to keep it off my mind!

I'm determined not to test before my period is due - just keep repeating to myself that it's not going to achieve anything and there is absolutely no benefit to me knowing or trying to find out a few days early - it won't change the outcome, and if it has happened, I will find out sooner or later!

Picklesandpies · 13/11/2017 12:38

Well amazon just delivered some frer and of course I tested. And of course it was BFN. I am technically 6 days before period due so it could possibly detect it but holding it hope it’s too early.

nk1605 · 12/11/2017 22:54

@dinomania I think I'm going to have to sneakily buy some cheapies...I don't think I can last to Thursday!

DinoMania · 12/11/2017 22:26

@nk1605 I always think I'm going to wait 2 weeks but end up only waiting 10 and then doing a test a day till AF turns up.

nk1605 · 12/11/2017 21:53

How many DPOs does everyone generally start testing? It's hard to know when I should as I have no idea how long my cycles are (didn't have a period prior to this one for a year and they have always been irregular) and I am only guessing I OV'd on CD18 or 19 (positive OPK on CD18 and a negative on CD19). Cannot bear this wait (or wasting further £££ on tests!)

Picklesandpies · 12/11/2017 21:10

Think I should be testing on Tuesday if I’m being rational I’m not, I tested today at 7dpo. Lots of luck to anyone testing tomorrow!

LittleBirdBlues · 12/11/2017 20:40

@nk1605 definitely too early! Grin

nk1605 · 12/11/2017 20:37

Thanks @dinomania I hope so too!

DinoMania · 12/11/2017 20:12

Hi @nk1605
hopefully you have just been testing too early 🤞

DinoMania · 12/11/2017 19:53

@LittleBirdBlues need to keep yourself busier then haha! If I was you I'd so have to test tomorrow morning.

I know I'm gonna find it hard to resist buying a test tomorrow when I go into town, haven't got any of the symptoms I did last time with DS but I have a feeling (or just wishful thinking!)

nk1605 · 12/11/2017 19:46

Hi, can I join please :) I'm 9dpo (and stupidly have started testing already...BFNs of course) so I am holding off now until 13dpo after asking DP to hide the last frer! The BFNs have made me think it's not happening this time...but I will hang on to the last bit of hope when I test again on Thursday as my rational mind knows I've been testing far too early!

LittleBirdBlues · 12/11/2017 19:38

@dinomania I thought I was doing really well this month as week was so busy I didn't have time to stop and think at all! But now that stress has gone I feel very aware of everything again!

How are you getting on?

DinoMania · 12/11/2017 19:36

It's annoying isn't @LittleBirdBlues
Every little symptom gets so over analysed and suddenly you become so much more aware of your body!

LittleBirdBlues · 12/11/2017 19:31

I'm 13 dpo today so could actually test tomorrow as af due on Tuesday. But I have had such clear period signs this morning I simply can't imagine it could be positive! But then again, early pregnancy symptoms and pms can be fairly similar can't they?

I've felt lots of pressure in my womb today, to the point of having to unbotton my jeans when sitting down. I don't normally get this at symptom pre af, but maybe I've just never paid attention....

Sigh.

DinoMania · 12/11/2017 17:17

Hi all,

I want to jump in here too as I'm 9 dpo.

I've not bought any tests as I know I'll use them all too haha. Last few months I've been using 4 or 5 before period is due! Such a waste 🙈

karategirl · 12/11/2017 14:55

@Picklesandpies I know, right?! I think there's just such risk of picking up a chemical pregnancy if you test before your period's due, which would upset me so much that I think I'd rather wait. Doesn't make the waiting any easier though...

Hi @Raf121 Good to have you along for the madness!

My boob pain seems to have calmed down now. Had a little period-style cramping this morning, but don't think it necessarily means anything.

We have some friends round for Sunday dinner this afternoon, so hopefully entertaining will distract me!

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Raf121 · 11/11/2017 16:45

Hope you dont mind me joining! Im currently 8 dpo and i hate the wait. Ive got tests in the house but make myself wait as long as i can before taking one.
Forever giving myself symptoms in my mind but always have a visit from AF not far after...

Picklesandpies · 11/11/2017 14:28

I take my hat off to you if you can wait that long to test Smile I almost wish they hadn’t brought out such sensitives ones as I just haven’t got the willpower to resist! I know I could try to wait it out with you though - maybe I can do it!

karategirl · 11/11/2017 14:25

Well, LittleBirdBlues, you're not until you're out so fingers crossed for you.

Good to have you Picklesandpies. It's completely impossible not to let your imagination run away with you isn't it? I've got a couple of tests upstairs, but determined not to test until Saturday - my period is due on Friday.

I'm wearing a sports bra today and it seems to be helping Smile

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Picklesandpies · 11/11/2017 12:59

May I join please! Think I’m at similar stage to you karategirl. Around 7 DPO. Was up early this morning due to shooting pains in my nipples. Also, like you, small boobs which is a blessing sometimes I suppose Hmm... I know it’s too early for symptoms really. Won’t stop my looking for them though! Due on 17th - debating frer on Monday...

LittleBirdBlues · 11/11/2017 10:50

Hi karate! I think I'm around 11, or 12 dpo. I have a feeling af is on her way but you never know! I haven't got any tests at home so will have to wait until Monday now!

How's everybody else?

karategirl · 11/11/2017 09:33

Morning everyone, how's it going?

I'm at 8dpo and symptom spotting has really begun in earnest... For the past couple of days, I'm had incredibly painful breasts. As in, brushing past them hurts. They're usually sore just before my period anyway (although never this bad), so I'm trying not to get my hopes up, but it's impossible not to... It just makes me glad I've got such tiny tits, because I can't imagine how bad it would be if there was more to hurt!!

I've also been absolutely exhausted, but that's likely just down to a busy work week.

The weird thing I have had is blood when I was brushing my teeth yesterday morning, although I couldn't see where it had actually come from... Presumably bleeding gums, but they all looked OK, and not sore Confused

@Cupcakesandlove how are you doing? Have you tested?

@peachesarenom I'm so bored of waiting too! How can two weeks drag so much...?

@Justoneme and @Littlebirdblues I guess you must be coming up to test time? Any news?

@Daisymalone how did you find the conceive+? Regardless of whether or not it works, I really liked the preseed - it felt really natural.

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peachesarenom · 05/11/2017 22:48

Cupcakesandlove my average cycle is 32 so have no idea when to test!

Cupcakesandlove · 05/11/2017 21:58

@peaches I don’t think I’m due for another week. I ovulate late x

peachesarenom · 05/11/2017 21:26

Cupcakesandlove Bored of waiting!