2DPO - Anyone with me....!

@GreenApplesYo Oh I hate my achy boobs. Mine get so sore that walking up and down stairs causes me so much pain. I have to hold them down to stop them moving because it's just so horrible. I don't think I could go 9 months with them like that, so I really hope it's not one of my symptoms! But at the same time, yes, it is good indicator that hormonally things are going right. Omg yes! The hunger! I feel like regardless of what or how much I eat, I'm never fully satiated and usually, it takes very little to fill me up. Damn progesterone!

I'm finding that I'm quite impatient and want some sort of sign or symptom but I'm also 4 DPO so still have a few days to wait before implantation is a possibility.

We're still at the beginning of the house buying process so could take months before we can finally move in. There seem to be a lot of delays with mortgage applications at the moment so I'm expecting the process to take at least 3 months.

I was at the vets on Thursday and an elderly lady brought in her hen! I was so surprised! Never knew people kept them as proper pets - I just thought they were used as egg factories and food.

@Twinkle1989 aww! Good luck with testing tomorrow. Let us know how it goes. But I know what you mean, I attended a virtual baby shower today and her bump was huge and I felt slightly jealous! I don't know why! This is literally our first month TTC!

Hi @EllyNC291 fingers crossed that this is your month! You could get lucky

@GreenApplesYo this is our first month trying for no2! We sort of decided on a whim to give it a go this month haha, we have to take a break till next year after this month due to various reasons so would be lovely if it happened, tho not hopeful as it’s our first month!! Trying not to get wrapped up in it but it’s hard to think about anything else isn’t it! 😂

@GreenApplesYo all good here - still trying to be positive! Although everywhere I look, there are babies 😭 every fb ad, every trolley has a baby plonked in it 😭 it's driving me crazy!
I've bought some more First Response - tempted to try and be dehydrated tonight and test first thing 😂
Still no symptoms though!
How are you doing? Xx

Oh the top part of that last message was @unCliche. Forgot about the tag oops 🙂

Weirdly, I'm actually quite pleased my nipples get sore right after O, helps me know something happened in there! No symptoms yet, but unlikely at 4dpo? The only thing is I am really hungry! But apparently progesterone raises your metabolism, so that's probably why.

The days are starting to drag now though! And I'm only 4 days in. How are you finding the wait?

Ohh also just spotted your message about the house! That's great! Do you know yet when you can move? You should definitely get chickens, then you can live my dream haha. I did actually live in a shared house once with someone who had chickens, they were super cute and friendly.

How are you doing today @Twinkle1989?

Hi @EllyNC291 you're 1 day ahead of me! I don't think I have decided about testing yet. Should wait for AF but will probably break before then haha! How many cycles have you been TTC?

Hi everyone! Also in the 2WW think I’m about 5dpo but I didn’t use opks (they never seem to go positive for me) so not entirely sure!! When’s everyone planning to test? Want to hold out till my period is due but I’m so impatient 🥴 wishing you all lots of luck!!

I'm an obsessive googler. I find myself scrolling, scrolling, reading every forum I can find then I have to catch myself and be like, "stop, it's probably all in your head anyway". I get sore boobs after O as well and they can surprise me at any time during my LP so that's definitely one symptom I'll try to ignore if I get them this cycle (but easier said than done!)

Generally I don't have any symptoms yet. Just lots of (TMI) creamy CM but that could be normal for me and an achy labia but again, probably nothing too.

Do you guys have any symptoms yet?

@Twinkle1989 yes, it really is a steep learning curve! But I do think text book cycles are a definite plus. If you don't get your BFP this month, you can take all your learning into next month and really go for it 🙂

Ha speaking of obsessing, I just caught myself feeling my boobs again for about the 10th time today to check if they are more or less sore than before (and sore boobs are normal for me in the 2nd half of my cycle). At this rate I'll probably have squeezed them about 100 times by the time AF is due! Got freaked out earlier that I'd accidentally made regular coffee instead of decaf and I'd gone over my 'limit', as if it would actually make a difference haha! Plus I'm addicted to MumsNet threads 😂

@GreenApplesYo I'm a complete novice compared to you. You've literally grown everything! I'm jealous! Our garden is reasonably spacious but I've been growing everything in pots as we're also renting. We've recently had an offer accepted on a house and the garden there is really nice so maybe I'll be able to find a home for my plants. Chickens would be so fun! We have two rabbits but I guess they're nothing like chickens haha!

@Twinkle1989 I don't have VIP but I don't know if that's needed. You can create another account and get free limited VIP for a few weeks if you can't access it.

@GreenApplesYo I came off my pill because my sex drive was nil and it really helped

We tried just before ovulation (or so I thought!) last month but I'm not sure whether I actually ovulated or not. And then this month when we hit a high & peak.

You're right - it is so easy to get obsessed - that's me right now!

My periods have been text book really including my peak on day 14 - I know it's early days but I really didn't realise how much there is to all of this 😳
Xx

@Twinkle1989 it's good you've been off contraception for that long. That's a head start on a lot of us! Did you say you have been TTC for 2 months? Are regular cycles a good sign for your fertility? I'd definitely assume so 🙂

I've done loads of googling recently because I had 2 peaks 2 days apart on my OPKs and my temp rise has been slow. I think unCliche's advice is really good, from what I have seen there are loads of normal variations with things like LH surges, temps, not everyone fits the one template!

It's easy to get obsessed and think every little thing is a sign either good or bad... If you are like me I tend to fixate and worry about the smallest thing even when things are perfectly fine and work out OK.

@GreenApplesYo I last took contraceptives about 3 years ago and have had regular periods since 😭😭

I'm having a look on Fertility Friend - did you upgrade to VIP? Thank you xx

@unCliche aw home-grown strawberries and tomatoes are the best! I had loads of strawberries, I made pots of jam to give away. I also grew potatoes, onions, leeks, courgettes, cucumbers, broccoli, parsnips, umm... beetroot, spinach, beans, sunflowers, raspberries and tomatoes. So everything then 🙂 I find it really relaxing. I live in a small northern town, so it's just me and a lot of old men hehe. Have you got a big garden? We still rent, but the dream is to have a big garden with some chickens running about (and hopefully a couple of kids too). Not toooo much more deposit money to save!

@Twinkle1989 were you on hormonal contraceptives before starting TTC?

@Twinkle1989 If you want, you can go on the Fertility Friend website and search for charts with specific parameters that match yours to see when some women generally get their BFP. Do keep in mind everyone is different but at least you can sort of gauge what's common.
I like to look at:
Category: Pregnancy
Keyword 1: With - Short cycle
Keyword 2: With - Using OPK

because these most match my circumstances.

@GreenApplesYo
@unCliche
❤️❤️ thank you - I don't know how to keep positive to be honest!
I'm not certain when I ovulated - OPK said peak on Thursday so could even be Friday in fairness...! Best keep busy and keep hoping
Thank you all ❤️xx

@KJS20 that's my reasoning too. So many people drink without realising they're pregnant and baby always turns out fine. And thanks a lot! Exercise was never my thing but I really pushed myself - the colder months have definitely made it harder. All I want to do is stay in bed. But as long as you're healthy, a little bit of fat makes for a comfy home for a little baby so who even needs exercise right now

@GreenApplesYo This spring/summer was great. The good weather really helped with lockdown. Winter, I agree, would make it much more difficult to want to go out and about. What were you growing in your allotment? I managed and grow tomatoes, pepper, chillis and strawberries in my garden. Really enjoyed it.

And I wish you all the best with work. I can't imagine how nerve-racking it is not knowing where you stand right now but things will work out either way!

Good thing for you is that I don't think a HIIT workout would be pregnancy friendly, so no need to ever give it a go!

Oh no @Twinkle1989. It really is early days yet. I still think there's a good chance up until AF shows, which she won't because we must think positively!

@Twinkle1989 8dpo is super early! I think loads of people don't get a BFP until the day their period is due, or even later? You're definitely not out yet 🙂

I've given in again and retested. 8DPO and negative ☹️😭 is there any point in retesting this cycle?! Xx

@KJS20 @unCliche I know some people have found furlough really hard, but actually aside from wondering if I'll still have a job at the end of it, I've found it almost idyllic. Lots of cycling, cooking, time at the allotment. I've also started volunteering for a local charity. That said, I don't mind the idea of going back to work too much, having loads of time off in the summer is great, but I think a winter off work in the dark and cold would be way more of a challenge! I'm still not sure what is happening with my job, should find out mid-Nov. There is a restructure atm and I might have to go p/t.

Anyone else facing changes at work because of covid?

That's amazing with the weightloss @unCliche good work! I've never done hiit training, but I tried skipping a few years ago and was shocked by how hard I found it! It was horrific! I felt so uncoordinated. I could skip for hours when I was a kid...

Know what you mean @KJS20 about running when pregnant. Even though it's apparently OK if your body is used to it, still goes against the instincts? Plus... there must be a reason I've never seen a woman with a baby bump pounding along the pavements 🙂 Think I'll continue until I get a BFP and then talk to GP/midwife for exercise advice.

@Izzie94 thank you, it’s not been too bad as ttc has been a great motivator to finally get my act in gear and stop. Honestly wish I’d never started! Husband quit years ago but hasn’t managed to stop vaping yet and don’t want to fall into that habit. Excellent news that people are still enjoying wine, I will treat myself if I don’t get a bfp this month! Sorry if I’ve missed it, hard to keep track of these threads - when are you testing?

@unCliche definitely not naughty, reassuring for me to hear! I think about all the people who end up pregnant without planning to who have been smoking / drinking etc so I doubt it can do that much harm in the really early days in moderation. Congrats on your weight loss, that’s amazing! I always find it too easy to put on weight this time of year when you just want to stay inside in the warm and eat nice puddings etc 😂

@Sah15 after 10 months ttc, it’s quite nice really and saves me a lot of money! 😅 I’ve had months of no symptoms, loads of “symptoms” and still nothing so I definitely think it’s made me more chill! But I must admit, the TWW is hard, it’s all I think about. I even distract myself then seee something baby related and I’m like ahhhh if only! X

@KJS20 ah amazing! Well done on quitting smoking ✨ and giving up caffeine at the same time? Jesus, you’re brave 😂 I’ve never been a smoker which I’m grateful for now as DH was and watching him give up seemed hard haha!! I still have my morning coffee, every morning. And even sometimes mid-morning. I’m working at home thanks to coronavirus, which was fun at first, but sometimes need that caffeine to keep me going! I know it’s best to try and limit it as much as possible, but so many of my friends didn’t who got pregnant straight away so I can’t see how it massively plays a role? Although I probably should try it after 10 months and no success! I may try decaf! I do have a couple of wines at the weekend sometimes, it’s the only thing that gets me through! 😅 x

@GreenApplesYo ah love the idea of a little running completion!! Me and DH were super active before the lockdown, little gym bunnies. But we seem to have lost our way even though they’re now back open, I don’t particularly want to go! But we do walk our dog everyday. We’re lucky that we’re both naturally slim (although, all the wine and chocolate seem to be catching up on me now!) x

@KJS20 I've been really naughty and had a little bit of alcohol in the past few days. Not enough that I've felt woozy but I'm only 3 DPO so hopefully there won't be a huge impact.

@GreenApplesYo Sorry to hear about furlough, it must have been difficult but at least you've used your time to work on your health and being fit will always be a good thing! I hope you win the prize. I wish that jogging was an exercise I could get behind but my chosen form of cardio is HIIT with a skipping rope. I went from 67kg to 55.5kg this year during lockdown, doing loads of weight training. Built muscle and really felt healthy. But then I stopped! Now I'm putting on weight!

@GreenApplesYo that’s amazing that you’ve managed to quit completely. I totally agree that it’s mainly the habit, have been wfh since March and it was a good excuse to step away from the desk and get fresh air if I could go for a cig!

Most people I know seem to have made positive changes on furlough - more exercise, new hobbies etc, it’s great really that at least some good has come from it all. How are you feeling about going back to work? Are you going back full time? Love your running competition! We’re pretty active - Walk the dog for an hour or so a day, more at weekends, I do yoga and run occasionally, sounds daft but I feel nervous about running if I might be pregnant!

@KJS20 I smoked on and off since I was 17 (more on than off tbh), switched over to vaping 2 years ago when my DP quit smoking. Finally gave up earlier this year, weirdly being on furlough helped because it was a change of routine. Didn't find it too hard, like I'd get waves of longing (haha!) for the first week, but I think it was more missing the physical habit than the nicotine if that makes sense? I'd also gone down to the lowest strength, hopefully when you stop the cravings will die back quickly too 🙂

What kinds of things do you do to stay active? 🙂DP and I have a challenge on. We go jogging every other day - e.g me on Mon, him Tues etc. First one to quit has to get the other a prize. It's really working! We're both pretty stubborn haha. I'm just sticking to 5ks atm. I'm still on furlough (yeh I know... what a weird year) so it's easy to exercise, make healthy food etc. It might be harder when I go back to work next month.

@GreenApplesYo I’ve got a vape with the lowest nicotine in it and trying to use it very sparingly so almost cold turkey but not quite! How long have you been quit for? I’ve stopped loads of times but always end up starting again :/

Hoping to feel healthier soon, was saying to OH that with no cigs, no drink and no caffeine plus trying to stay super active I’ll probably be the healthiest I’ve ever been! Hopefully that helps!