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2ww: solidarity & symptom spotting

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PassTheAfterEights · 07/02/2018 11:55

Anyone else in the 2ww?

1dpo cycle 1 post-mc, AF due 20/02 - last 2ww thread I was on got me through!

Trying to follow Kwick's rules for 2ww, no hot baths / cold veg etc, and not to react to every single twinge Hmm

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PassTheAfterEights · 09/02/2018 09:54

Hi @Sweetmummy911 and @Fififiesta waves welcome! Ahhh Monday is exciting, everything crossed for you!

@MamaL86 interesting - I am exhaaaauusted yesterday and today, can't wake up / achieve anything in the am and so ready for bed (usually I'm a definite night owl!), same with last successful 2ww but told DH not to get excited as even if we conceived we're a long way from a BFP.

How's everyone feeling?

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MamaL86 · 08/02/2018 12:11

Thanks @ PassTheAfterEights. You make a very good point! I'm quite sure loads of people fall pregnant by accident and go on to have healthy pregnancies despite doing things you're not supposed to. Ironically, this was probably me last time around too! I'm a bit envious of my younger self as there was no anxious 2ww. I'm determined not to symptom spot this month. When I did fall pregnant with Dc1 I knew before I tested because I was shattered each evening - not sure I experienced cramps or anything like that. My memory may be a bit hazy though as I got my bfp almost ten years ago Grin

Fififiesta · 08/02/2018 10:38

waves

I'm in! CD24 here.

No idea when or if I Od, wasn't able to test every day. My cycle is irregular so expecting AF from CD27-CD35 (usually).

Had terrible cramps yesterday, all day, was sure AF was arriving but they've gone today. Some pain on my left side down there but not sure if it's related.

Fingers cross for you all!

SweetMummy911 · 08/02/2018 10:22

Can I join? I'm currently 8DPO and AF is due on 15th Feb - I'm desperate to test. With my daughter I got my BFP at 11DPO so thinking of POAS on Monday which would make me 12DPO.... baby dust to all and here is to lots of BFP announcements Flowers

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PassTheAfterEights · 08/02/2018 09:10

@MamaL86 @Daisymalone a wise MNer said to me when I had my mc and I was cut up about what I might have done (I did aqua aerobics and DTD the day before and was very angry with myself) that if having babies depended on not moving / going in water / having sex the human race would have ended a long time ago. And how many ppl don't know for weeks bc they aren't trying or aren't looking for symptoms like us nutters and carry on with normal life. I think it's just a lighthearted way to make you think you're doing something proactive when the truth is if it's there and it's going to stick it'll stick. Sorry to worry 😞🛁

Hi @cookiesaurus! How are you? X

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Daisymalone · 08/02/2018 08:09

I don't think symptom spotting helps. Every month I think, Ooo I've never had these cramps/this feeling etc and then I have a quick check of last months ff notes and actually I did and I wasn't pregnant. Doesn't stop me obsessing slightly though...

MamaL86 · 08/02/2018 07:39

Haha @ daisymalone. Those symptoms sound like they could be promising though? Sounds like we're due AF around the same time. Fingers crossed she doesn't materialise for either of us! I don't have any symptoms so trying not to get my hopes up though.

Daisymalone · 08/02/2018 06:58

Same here @MamaL86. Was actually sat in a hot bath when I found this thread! I find it helps with the cramping and backache I've been experiencing.

MamaL86 · 08/02/2018 06:36

Oh dear, well I've been having baths everyday since ovulation Confused. Currently 7po and not feeling any symptoms but have everything crossed for this cycle. It's so hard not to symptom spot isn't it?! Wishing you all lots of baby dust Flowers

cookiesaurus · 07/02/2018 21:55

Hey,

I'm in too. 3 DPO now but I don't think this is our month! AF is due at the end of next week (ish). I'm usually like clockwork but last month was longer than usual so I'm not entirely sure how that will impact my cycle.

Let's try and keep each other sane in the longest two weeks!! x

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PassTheAfterEights · 07/02/2018 21:07

Thanks all not leaving me by my tod Smile nice to have some company while I try not to drive myself crazy, wish a quick few days for all of us!

Hadn't even thought about Valentine's surprise, good point!! Fx for you, sorry that you had sad news last year.

@mercuryrising thank you x I saw a 2ww cheat sheet from @Kwick on the JS'ing thread a while back and she's been a proper battling inspiration so thought I'd keep it in mind; someone has an image of it somewhere but what I can remember is keep feet and kidneys warm, laugh & think positive, eat fresh pineapple daily, no heavy lifting, no baths and avoid raw veg b/c it diverts blood supply apparently!! Definitely lighthearted but thought it can't hurt ;)

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Daisymalone · 07/02/2018 19:46

Hi can I join? I'm on my first proper cycle after a miscarriage in December so either Cycle #5 or #6 overall depending on whether the miscarriage cycle counts (I did ovulate 2 weeks after so I guess it does?) I am currently either 6 or 8dpo today (conflicting ff data) so af due either on the 12th or 14th. Hoping for a lovely valentines surprise! Fingers crossed for everyone x

Newmrs22 · 07/02/2018 19:34

I'll join. I'm 3DPO, cycle 2 TTC #2. AF due on the 18th-21st (varies a bit)
I'm already massively symptom spotting, even though I know I couldn't possibly have symptoms yet. Good luck

MercuryRising · 07/02/2018 19:29

Also sorry about your mc x

MercuryRising · 07/02/2018 19:28

I will join you PassTheAfterEights AF is also due for me on 20/02. We are cycle 5 TTC #4. I have had some pink spotting today but am unable to DTD as DP is unwell although we did manage yesterday. Can I ask why no hot baths during the TWW?

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