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TWW - let’s keep each other sane!

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Dex1521 · 12/01/2021 08:00

Officially in the tww after a temp spike yesterday morning and this morning. I’m around 2dpo today, we are onto cycle 4 of ttc baby no 1 which isn’t a long time really but feels like a lifetime. Really hoping this is my month 🤞✨

Usually I go mad googling symptoms and driving myself crazy during the whole wait only for AF to show each month so thought I’d change it up and make a wee thread for people also in the tww. We can all keep each other sane!! Feel free to join everyone is welcome!

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Fifi1086 · 13/01/2021 13:59

Can I hop in! I am either 1dpo or 5 dpo... 😂 cb advanced digital has shown me 2 peaks. It's my first month ttc off the progesterone only pill so I could just be all over the place. Staying hopeful but also thinking realistically that this month could be a practice run! AF would be due then 25th or 29th

Grace185 · 13/01/2021 13:19

@Eaststreet were on the same timeline. Think you’ll wait until the 23rd to test?

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Dex1521 · 13/01/2021 12:49

@Eaststreet hi welcome! Good luck for your first cycle! I too had cramping all through my first tww and again think it was down to stress of ttc as I was going mad googling and watching videoes. Have to say though I'm not much calmer and this is my fourth cycle. Hope it goes well for you and you get your BFP xx

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TTCat39 · 13/01/2021 12:19

Hi @Eaststreet , I'm new to this too :)
I also had cramping on my 1st cycle TTC, but for me I think it was due to the stress of TTC. The TWW really affected my bowels (sorry, TMI) and I had days of constipation and days of rushing to the loo.

Eaststreet · 13/01/2021 12:08

Hi ladies mind if I join too!
I’m 4dpo on my first cycle of TTC.
AF is due around the 23rd and I am driving myself crazy with this wait! Google is telling me I won’t have symptoms yet but I’ve had very mild cramping that started in the middle of the night and woke me up (which has never happened before not even during AF).

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Dex1521 · 13/01/2021 12:01

Hi @coffee1988 you're not alone when it's come to peeing on a stick addiction, I think I'm the president of that club lol. It's also baby number 1 we are trying for too. I had my OH hide the FRERS for this tww to keep me away from them. The last few cycles I also imagined every symptom under the sun even at 1/2dpo 🙄 hang in there and stay strong and let's hope January is everyone lucky month 🤞✨

Also a lot of people have 0 symptoms during tww so it's not necessarily a bad thing xx

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coffee1988 · 13/01/2021 11:48

Hi All
Could I join? Not joined a chat before but I'm now on tww of cycle 3 (fist time trying) and starting to feel deflated. Last month I ploughed through about 50 tests but all BFNs. The TWW makes me completely crazy. I think I'm 6dpo and have literally no symptoms whatsoever (last month I imagined every symptom possible), although it's too early I suppose.
x

TTCat39 · 13/01/2021 11:25

@Dex1521 - Thank you. I'll have a read about BBT, it does seem to put me at ease the more information I have. I am 39 and my husband is 51! So we are very late to this game, first time TTC.
Congratulations on your engagement! I hope the world becomes less bonkers soon so that you're able to enjoy your wedding planning! x

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Dex1521 · 13/01/2021 11:19

@amylouwilliams ahh hang in there I'm just a day behind you! Gotta keep positive 💙

@TTCat39 hi welcome to the wee group we have! Keep positive I know it's easy to say but it's all we can do during tww. Definitely start OPKs they're good for finding your LH surge and if you can I'd recommend BBT as it shows you're ovulating it gave me peace of mind. Do you mind me asking your age? I'm 23 but my partner is 40 (no judgement pls) we decided to start ttc as our wedding has been delayed until 2023 🙄 so thought why not start now. We are scared his age is against us but going to give it 6months before contacting the GP I'm only my 4th month of trying xx

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TTCat39 · 13/01/2021 11:13

Hello, i'm new here! I am on my second cycle TTC and have just bought OPK so haven't tested yet. We've been DTD daily / every other day throughout, to try and cover all bases.
Assuming ovulation date from an app, I am 9DPO and due on 18th. I've become a bit pessimistic after being very optimistic last month, and have prepared myself for the long haul. My age is against me, and I have a relatively short cycle (25 days)...and I do too much Googling! So I am convinced we won't be able to conceive naturally. The TTW is already ruling my life!

33Carr · 13/01/2021 10:19

I should have checked for typos sorry 😂🤦🏽‍♀️

amylouwilliams · 13/01/2021 10:12

yes I am 4DPO 😊

The tww is killing me, but I am feeling hopeful this month🤞🏻

33Carr · 13/01/2021 10:06

Ooooo @Dex1521 I don't track BBT but char looks good! My waling pattern is far too varied to get accurate results

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Dex1521 · 13/01/2021 09:38

Morning how is everyone today! 3dpo for me and got my crosshairs on FF app! Does anyone else here track BBT?

I find it the best way to know when I've ovulated plus when my temp goes back down when AF is due it's not as painful to see as a negative test is 😂

TWW - let’s keep each other sane!
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33Carr · 12/01/2021 18:51

@stillfeelingmad I can tell you know it that you probably won't calm down as the months go on, I certainly haven't hahaha!

stillfeelingmad · 12/01/2021 18:15

I've got the early response proper ones but if I can't wait till a good day I'd rather waste a cheapy one! And if I get anything like a faint line I'll break out the clear blues Grin hopefully I'll calm down as the months go on a bit

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Dex1521 · 12/01/2021 18:09

@stillfeelingmad oh exciting but also do be careful I'm sure you already know but cheapies can be a lot less sensitive than the more expensive ones so don't lose hope if you test before AF is due and it's negative!!

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stillfeelingmad · 12/01/2021 18:07

Ordered some cheap pregnancy strip tests Grin so that I can fulfil my obsessive need tk test without going bankrupt

stillfeelingmad · 12/01/2021 09:51

Hello all! This is our first proper month really came off the implant end of November, had a really faint positive in December and panicked because I hadn't expected to catch so quickly, then 4 days later af and I was really gutted despite having been totally freaked out Grin emotions all over the place. Currently day 18, clue puts my average cycle at 26 days. Thinking of testing Saturday am

33Carr · 12/01/2021 09:48

@Grace185 Yeah it can be difficult to know what's happening when we come off hormonal contraceptives, thank fully most of the time it doesn't take too long to get back to normal!

@SweetShopSurprise We are cycle buddies!! I'm also 1DPO today with AF due on the 25th! Sorry to hear about your CP :(

@Dex1521 Thank you! Our time will come eventually! I'm just very impatient and always want things to happen ASAP! I have a random day off today, was hoping to enjoy some peace and quiet but the dog has other things in mind 🤦🏽‍♀️

Grace185 · 12/01/2021 09:30

@SweetShopSurprise welcome! Fingers crossed for you!

@Dex1521 great thanks, I think next month I’ll start with more methods and just dtd a lot haha. I’ve texted OH this morning telling him it’s on later! Just in case. Is the premium app about temp?

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Dex1521 · 12/01/2021 09:25

@SweetShopSurprise aw I’m sorry to hear about your suspected CP but here’s to this cycle being the lucky one! I was planning on testing at 10dpo too as I just can’t wait either 😂

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Dex1521 · 12/01/2021 09:22

@33Carr welcome!! So sorry it’s took so long for you but let’s hope this is your cycle 🤞 the tww is definitely a roll coaster of a journey I’ve already cried this morning looking at the amount of work I have to do 😂 which is the same as what I had yesterday

@stillfeelingmad welcome ☺️ I do just the same as you every tww lol

@Grace185 for me the best way to track my cycle is using the premom OPKs off of Amazon and BBT tracking. I also use Fertility friend app and premom app. I track. CM too and had some EWCM three days before ovulation and then nothing yesterday then loads this morning but I’ve definitely ovulated so for me tracking CM alone isn’t enough as I’d be the same thinking Have I ovulated or haven’t I? As you can get it before, during and after ovulation. Hope that’s what you were asking for

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SweetShopSurprise · 12/01/2021 09:20

Hi OP, I’m also cycle 4 TTC no 1. I’m now 1DPO, AF due around 25th/ 26th.

I’m also terrible for symptom spotting however the last couple of cycles I haven’t been as bad. I think I may have had a suspected chemical last month but I can’t be 100% sure (had a faint positive and then AF arrived the next day)

I plan to probably start testing (because let’s face it, I’m not going to be able to wait until AF is due Blush) around the 22nd which will be 10DPO.

The wait is on, best of luck to all!

Grace185 · 12/01/2021 09:12

@33Carr might have another poke today haha. Yeah I’m waiting until af is due and then another week to test as I could easily have a longer cycle then my app as I’ve only had one cycle since coming off the pill! At least then I’d she’s going to arrive she will and I won’t have to test!