2DPO - Anyone with me....!

Oh wow @KJS20 big well done on quitting smoking. Have you gone cold turkey? I know how hard that is! Used to be a smoker, have quit vaping now but it's not nearly as hard as having to quit cigarettes.

I was drinking (wine at weekends) before ovulation, but I'm not going to drink now until AF. It probably is OK to have a few drinks really at this stage, it's just personal choice? Tbh I am not that bothered about the alcohol and am quite enjoying feeling healthier anyway as I've changed my diet and have cut down on caffeine to 1 coffee a day.

5dpo and finding the waiting game tough! How is everyone trying to stay positive / keep hopes up whilst not setting themselves up for a massive disappointment? Any tips welcome! Also what’s everyone else’s approach with not drinking alcohol / caffeine etc? I’ve stopped completely in the last week or so but thinking as long as it’s outside of the actual 2ww it’s probably okay in moderation? Have also quit smoking a couple weeks ago so this is all quite the shock to the system, no wonder I’m a little frazzled 😂

@Izzie94 I like that bubble mindset, I keep thinking I just won't think about it until next week but it's hard to get off your mind x

@Twinkle1989 @Sah15 7dpo here too! 😅 definitely try and wait girls, some people implant later than others and I don’t know about you but sometimes I like to live in my own little bubble and get kind of excited that I am. Then when AF shows I’m moody af. No wonder 🤣

@Sah15 I tested yesterday and felt really sad even though I knew it would be negative due to being so early!
I'm due on next Friday / Saturday so going to try and wait until Sunday at least 😭
I'm scared too :-( xx

@GreenApplesYo I want to say 12 DPO but I feel like I could give in at 10 haha 🤦‍♀️ I should just not keep tests in the house and then I wouldn't be tempted.
@Twinkle1989 when are you testing? X

@lilacflower12 I was thinking you're hardy camping in October 🙂 hehe yeh if my resolve breaks down (likely) and I decide to test at 10dpo we can definitely be testing buddies. Would be good to hear how you get on anyway.

@sah15 how long are you planning on holding out for?

Is anyone else 8 DPO in their two week wait? Hoping to find some buddies to help me hold out taking an early test!

We're going to a car show, I'm not too keen on camping for 2 days but at least I won't test if I don't take tests with me!

If you are 2dpo today that means you'll be 10dpo on the 30th too, we could be test buddies! 😂 I know I won't see anything but at least it will give me a bit of peace for the weekend and then I'll probably test the Sunday evening or Monday morning ☺️

@lilacflower12 really sorry to hear about the CP, that's hard. Must be awful watching the line fade away.

Aw shame it might be too early for his birthday...might just have to be a belated birthday present! Would be a super sweet present though if it did work out you get a line at 9dpo. Camping sounds fun, where are you going? It might make the wait go faster too.

The sensible part of me knows I should wait until period is due to test... But I know I am going to get a strong strong poas urge from 10dpo for sure so let's see how that goes...! 🙂not even expecting a BFP atm, it's only cycle 1, but I'll probably still go barmy anyway!

I don't do temps but I had really bad cramps for a few days which have now gone so I'm sure I've ovulated! I want to hold out as long as possible , AF is due on the 5th so ideally some time that week but it's my partners birthday on the 30th and I'd love to be able to tell him we are pregnant but I'd only be 9DPO so the likelihood of that happening is super low 😔 I might test on the 30th anyway just incase I do get a line and then we are going away camping for the weekend so won't be home until the Sunday evening so will probably test properly on the Monday 2nd at 12dpo, and then if nothing then I'll wait until missed period.. I'm just scared as I've had a chemical pregnancy before when we weren't trying and watching the line faint was so hard, I'd rather know closer to when my period is due! What about you?

@lilacflower12 my LH went right down again after the 2nd peak too. I was worried I didn't ovulate because I didn't get a temp rise on 1dpo, but I did get a temp rise this morning and my nipples are slightly sore. Hoping my temps stay up now. Have your temps gone up today? 🙂 it's exciting and I'm really pleased as I was worried it might take ages to ovulate after finishing the pill. When do you think you will be testing? (sorry if you mentioned this at some point already, I'm useless at remembering what everyone has said lol)

@GreenApplesYo it's definitely not straight forward! Although the high in the middle of mine was taken at 7.30am so I was tempted to disregard that one as it was the morning, I'll would attach my chart now but it won't let me for some reason but I'm 99% sure I ovulated yesterday as my OPK's are dropping back down ( got a low reading this morning) so I am now on 1dpo for the first time ☺️☺️

Same here! No symptoms but no temp rise so still doubting I've ovulated. But if I go by my OPKs I'm around 3 DPO.

I wish you girls well and may this TWW not drive us crazy

Hey everyone! I'm 2dpo too, 1st cycle TTC1. Fresh off the pill so not getting too hopeful this month, but you never know!

@lilacflower12 saw your OPK post and just wanted to say I had the exact same thing. Apparently getting 2 peaks is a normal variation of the LH surge premom.com/blogs/how-to-use-ovulation-tests/surges-and-peaks-gradual-onset If you scroll down there is a graph with 2 peaks.

It totally took me by surprise! I read on another page it can be associated with coming off the pill and hormonal change, but it looks like it's nothing to worry about if you do have it as it's a normal type of LH surge.

@xem87 hi lovely!

I got my clear blue peak last Thursday, so assuming I O’d Friday! So I’m around 6dpo ☺️

It’s SO long isn’t it. The TWW is the worst. Actually, I don’t mind the first week of it. But the second I always say I won’t symptom spot and I always do 😂 I don’t have my usual pms sore boobs yet, usually get them straight after O. Although, I think I’ve had a few cycles where it’s been later... I swear TTC plays tricks on our bodies haha xx

@Twinkle1989 that sounds promising, fingers crossed that means good news for you next time you test.

@xem87 think I’m the same as you - I’m not using opks or anything so based on apps I ovulated at some point between sat & mon. When are you planning to test? No symptoms here either although I’m overthinking every little twinge / stomach rumble!

Morning, I think I'm 7 DPO.
I've just had some lower backache, increase in my cm and some twinges. Hoping to test around the 27th or 28th.
X

I'm 6dpo and I did a test yesterday which was of course negative! I don't know why I did it cos all it's done is upset me 😩
No symptoms but I haven't got my usual bloating before my period which is due next week so keeping everything crossed!
I am having weird period pain kind of twinges which is unusual - I wouldn't normally get period pain until the night before and it's usually bad so keeping everything crossed here!! Xx

@KJS20 we'll probably also DTD tonight before bed. Not sure when or if I've even ovulated but some extra sperm won't hurt.

@lilacflower12 I would say you've probably had your peak although I'm barely the expert! As long as you DTD today and a few days leading up to today, you may have a good chance! Also DTD tomorrow just in case.

It's also my first month of using OPKs so still learning lots about my body so if we're unfortunate to not conceive this month then at least next month we'll have this month to compare to.

Can anyone help me understand? First cycle using OPK's I thought I got my positive/ peak but the line is slightly not as dark as the control. But I seem to be lighter tonight? Do you think I've had my peak? So confusing 😫

I know what you mean @Twinkle1989 and isn’t it funny that it’s made out to be so easy to fall pregnant and it’s only when you want to try you realise how complicated it can actually be!

Hopefully they are some early symptoms @coffeewithmilk my fingers are crossed for you. Must have been a surprise to find out it was twins although of course, just as sad :(