TTC .... TWW wait part 2 !

Yeah @juno231 my resting heart rate has also dropped so she’s coming to get me:/

@Juno231 well I stopped the pill on 17th April so been waiting to ovulate! No period yet. Took 3/4 weeks to ovulate, I'm pretty fertile and get pregnant quick so fingers crossed!!

@Juno231 I hope that's not the case but maybe it is nice to get some pre-warning. Sounds like you are armed and ready to go for next cycle!

@mumoftwobeauts yup sounds like you have ovulated already! Always nice to have it confirmed with a faded line though. What CD does that make your OD?

Right girls my RHR has dropped so I'm getting ready to hop on the June bus! AF should arrive this weekend. Was hoping it was an implantation dip yday but it has remained low so alas...

Already put an amazon order through for evening primrose oil, ubiquinol and more femometer OPKs. Depending on when AF shows the apps are predicting OD on 31st May/1st June but that's assuming another cycle where I ovulate on CD16, and so far that seems to only be happening every other cycle, so I think I'll start with the assumption of O day being on the 29th just so I don't miss it!

@Boof87 i haven't opened my app since cd1! It's hard to know for sure whether I'm late or not yet as not 100% sure of dates. But going to wait another few days.

@Ripleysfirst I hope this approach is helpful for you sanity! I just can't face a bfn chased home by AF arriving so going to try and hold out until Saturday too. Tbh not feeling that tempted to test I just want this week to be over (preferably without AF arriving)!

Morning all! So proud of myself, I’m 14dpo and I haven’t tested since 10dpo.
I’m gonna hold out until Saturday I think, as I’m due AF on Friday. It feels like it’s coming but if I don’t test I can’t get a BFN 😂

Thanks all! (Not sure how to tag on here!) But sounds like a good idea to treat yourself to something you couldn't have (if....fingers crossed!) Or when AF comes! I take my temp every morning but told myself I'm not gonna open FF app any more during the day.
I was driving behind a 'Wellness' (the supplements) van yesterday and the back of it had 'baby on board'....could it be a sign?! Haha!

@Donnat89 sounds like you have a good approach this cycle. Hope you can stay this relaxed next week too.

You are a super cycler- I'm just coming to the end of cycle 2 since I joined this thread but I'm sure you are already on to 3!

Hey @Skyla01 I'm not sure if the temp drop is too soon or not as it's my first time tracking. It seems a little early compared to what's on google as I'm not due on until Sun/Mon. Also we had the window open last night and I was actually a bit cold lol, so I don't know how distorted that would make it?! We'll see what tomorrow's bbt brings!

Thanks for the welcome @Ripleysfirst ! & welcome to @Boof87 . I've definitely not mastered the distractions this month, but then previous months I've been fine. I think for me it's learning to accept the waves. Taking my temp every morning has definitely made it more on my mind, but I've also quite enjoyed getting a better understanding of my body and my OH has joined in a little more in wanting to know what's happening which has been nice as I've shielded him in the past from what goes on in my head! The thing I do find helpful is to make plans for when AF comes that I wouldn't be able to do if I were pregnant, like have a drink and certain foods, then either way I'm winning x

@Boof87 welcome! It is nice to know lots of other people are in the same boat, plus you can rant or cry on here if you need. There'll always be someone who knows exactly how you feel. I've been struggling with the TWW since lock down- fewer distractions. But I also have found tracking less closely to help. This last bit is a bigger though!

Good thanks @Donnat89 I'm 6dpo too so will be joining you in the tww! Fairly chilled too, watching for symptoms but nothing of note so not been too bothered. Going to try holding out until the 21st to test.

Welcome @boof87, lots of different methods for surviving it- personally I try to keep busy. I normally track closely but I'm really regular so have kept it minimal this month which seems to help a bit as I'm not thinking of it the moment I wake (used to take bbt) I also try and get loads of the little jobs that get put off done as once you do get pg I was too tired to do anything for months last time and at least something productive comes of it all

Hi all, new here! Currently on cycle 4 and 5DPO. Wasnt feeling great today so came across this forum which has really put me at ease that there are so many people in a similar situation. I have quite a few ladies around me at the moment who managed to conceive either on first time or very close to. So it's quite frustrating and really getting me down. Anyone have any recommendations for distractions during the TWW?! I really dont want to become obsessive over all the signs and symptoms and try and keep myself relaxed! Fingers crossed. Good luck to everyone this month!

@Donnat89 hi and and glad to hear you are still feeling chilled this month. I'm just waiting for AF... feeling better than this time last cycle but the last couple of days of waiting are tough! Praying that AF stays away!

@Ripleysfirst thanks. My oh will be happy to hear that 😂

It’s worth probably doing the deed the day after it peaks too though, just in case!

I think after the positive the rest is irrelevant. All the tests can tell you is when your lutenising hormone peaks, and that is 12-24 hours before ovulation.
After it drops all you can tell is that you’re past the peak.

@Ripleysfirst Thankyou, I did think that. If the line has faded again today does that mean I've already ovulated? Or once you have your positive are the rest irrelevant x

So the tests peak when it’s about 12-24 hours before you ovulate. So if you DTD over that time you’ll have some sperm in your uterus and Fallopian tubes ready to go!

@Skyla01 yes they are LH tests. Blazing strong positive yesterday at 2pm, dtd lastnight and this morning and then today the line has faded.
Does that mean I've ovulated already? They confuse me!!

@skyla01 and think about our Valentines babies 😊

@Ripleysfirst yes I am proud! I'm sorry you think AF is en route. It's great for ladies who get a clear early bfp but the bfns and squinters I think just add to anxiety and up/down mood and just aren't helpful mentally.

I'm just waiting for AF now too so I totally get how the last few days can be a killer. I'll be testing Saturday if I'm not out yet... We've got to distract ourselves, accept what will happen and still keep a positive feeling that this will happen at some point.

@mumoftwobeauts yes that definitely looks like you got the timing right! Good luck ;)

I’m doing okay. 13dpo today and haven’t tested since 10dpo when I got a very clear BFN. Had a really rough couple of days, so down, but I’m being strong, @skyla01 are you proud of me?

I’m pretty sure AF is coming, just have the usual cramps of PMS etc. I’m due on Friday which would be 16dpo so naturally if that doesn’t happen I’ll break out the FRER, but I’m pretty sure I’ll just have a normal period.

Welcome to @MadisonC 😊