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ANP2020 · 09/02/2022 05:37

Hello ladies!

I’ve been reading these threads (at all hours clearly!) I just wondered if anyone was currently in their 2WW and wanted to join me? It’s so long!! I’m ttc number 2, have a 4 year old son, fell first time with him luckily so certainly not expecting the same this time round. This is our first cycle. I’m only using an app not any ovulation sticks so not sure how many days po I am, but According to app fertile window ended yesterday. AF due 21st I only have 24/25 day cycles since coming off my pill.

Anywhoo no symptoms yet as too early! I’ve had ovulation cramps and a few nights of very intense dreams. I think the only symptoms I can remember pre bfp with my son was really really sore boobs, couldn’t bare a bra on!! And really tired.

Please people join me to symptom spot and keep each other company during the 2WW.

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Annapolis35 · 10/06/2022 08:24

@ANP2020 That sounds quite terrifying haha, well I wish you luck with it!

@Shaker21 Has your AF still not arrived? Hope not!

still got another flashing smiley and going to cut my losses now this month! I’m on day 20 anyway of cycle so perhaps we may dtd today but then not think about ovulation for rest of the cycle and accept I have possibly had an anovulatory cycle. We dtd days 15, 17 and 18 and I would normally ovulate day 18. Unless it did happen and I missed the surge which is also possible.

ANP2020 · 10/06/2022 00:07

Hello all

hoping to see some BFPs on here for those still waiting for AF to show!!

im ok, AF ending here so gearing up for cycle 6! Feels like a strange marker cycle 6! Like it should happen by cycle 6 in my head! Decided to adopt @Shaker21 approach this month and not do any OPKs or anything! Take the pressure off and just dtd around three times a week spread out. I just think it will happen when it happens! We’ve said if it’s not happened by September I’ll head to the GP.

@Annapolis35 the fertilily is a fertility cup u insert after DTD to push the sperm
up there and then u leave it in for 30mins. Supposed to get them closer to the cervix. I just don’t really like shoving things up there 🤣 I don’t even like tampons for that reason! So have had it in the house for 2 cycles but not braved it! But feel I might have to this cycle! Really does make it all very clinical!

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Shaker21 · 09/06/2022 21:16

@Amyhal13 Yeah I definitely think if you can try and hold of testing until missed AF it just saves the heartache of the negatives. No sign of AF for me yet, think if my thoughts are right then I may come on tomorrow so shall wait and see 😬

Amyhal13 · 09/06/2022 18:56

@Shaker21 I went and bought some pink dye tests from home bargains there so cheap so got a load just to have in and couldn't resist but was negative,however I am only 9dpo I am due on next Wednesday. To be honest all the things I was feeling seems to have subsided. I feel like I do same exact cycle every month of checking for symptoms, coming online, test test test! I think from next month I'm going to make it a thing that I do not test until a missed period because I highly doubt that I am pregnant this cycle. I know I can't say that but that's how I feel. If not I'm sure I'll be back to tell you all I was proven wrong 😂
Any sign of AF yet?

Shaker21 · 09/06/2022 14:37

@Annapolis35 Oh fingers crossed you get the static smiley tomorrow!!

Annapolis35 · 09/06/2022 14:27

Sounds really positive @Shaker21 and hopeful for you that AF doesn’t show.

I am on my third day of a flashing smiley face and we’ve been dtd so will see whenever or if the peak comes. I had ewcm on Monday and today so not sure. Am going away tomorrow and won’t take the sticks with me so will just see tomorrow what it says!

Shaker21 · 09/06/2022 11:02

@Amyhal13 l13 Yeah I have been trying to do the same and just try not letting it consume us and just try and get on with life and make plans and do stuff with my husband so we have things to look forward to. How are you getting on now? Have your tested again yet?

I am currently 12DPO (I think) normally I come on AF 12DPO or 13DPO so either today or tomorrow I am expecting her to show. Nothing as of yet however. I haven't actually had much aching like AF pains which I normally would do, I tend to get a bit of lower back ache as well which I haven't had yet. If anything the only twinges I have had was on my right side like I normally do around ovaries when ovulating which is different. Shall have to wait and see but I am expecting her.

How is everyone else getting on? @Annapolis35 @ANP2020 @ElleBelleLou @allthingssparkly

Amyhal13 · 08/06/2022 10:26

@Shaker21 I felt the same as you at that point but then I tried to focus on other things that where good in my life which did help. Plus I've been really busy. Me and OH have got to a good routine with trying now so it's not as much pressure. I just keep telling myself it will happen when it happens. Even though deep down I'm so excited for it to finally happen.

Shaker21 · 07/06/2022 21:22

@Amyhal13 Yeah I completely get that. It is so hard to not read into every little thing and if it's different or not been noticed in other months. It is still early and implantation could definitely happen still if it hasn't already. I'm on cycle 5, so still feel like it's still not long that I've been trying but gets harder and harder as the months go on 😣

Amyhal13 · 07/06/2022 18:10

Thanks @Shaker21 yes I do I feel like I still don't really no what's normal for me and what's not but I'm sure I don't usually have this much discharge at this point in my cycle but then again I can't really remember. I just keep thinking even if this is normal for me I could still be pregnant might not even have implanted yet lol keeping hopes up I guess but feel like it's never going to happen so I won't be shocked if it's negative. How long have you been ttc?

Shaker21 · 07/06/2022 12:36

@Amyhal13 Do you tend to notice different things every cycle that happens or some things you get every cycle AF normally shows? I have found every cycle I have something new happen that hasn't happened in previous ones so I am so confused and unsure every cycle that comes now haha. Well feel free to message on here if you need a distraction or help until Monday or if you test before then 😊

Amyhal13 · 07/06/2022 12:19

@Shaker21 so I've been really bloated and gassy since Sunday so 5dpo. I've also had some lower back pain on my right side but not all the time. Also noticed lots of dry discharge in my underwear (sorry tmi) yesterday and today which seems abnormal for this point in my cycle but then I could just be reading too much in to it. This 10th cycle TTC.
Its hard waiting so I'm trying not to think about it but it is hard not too.
I'm going to wait till maybe Monday so I'll be 13dpo and test then unless I have some really obvious signs.

Shaker21 · 07/06/2022 12:14

@Amyhal13 Have you got any symptoms at all? It should definitely be there clearer in a couple of days time if it is a positive, just frustrating the waiting in the mean time for you. You will have to keep us updated. How long have you been ttc for?

Amyhal13 · 07/06/2022 12:07

@Shaker21 that's what I thought to be honest. I did only take it apart because I could see a line but it's not very clear through the plastic cover so it was definitely there before took it apart. I too have had false positives on the blue dyes before but don't think it was as clear last time and didn't seem to have colour to it. I'll hold out for a few more days and see how I feel.
Thanks again

Shaker21 · 07/06/2022 12:03

Hi @Amyhal13 I do see the faint line but I personally have seen a lot of people not trusting blue dye tests so I personally wouldn't. I have also seen posts before on my ttc app that says as soon as you take a test apart like that it becomes invalid and the indent can show. I would say retest in a couple of days with a FRER or pink dye test if you can. Fingers crossed it is the start of your positive for you!! 😊

Amyhal13 · 07/06/2022 10:25

Hi all sorry I disappeared for a while felt like I need a break from it all however I'm back again in my 2ww!
so I've just done a test at 7dpo very early I know I couldn't help it. I can definitely see a line however it's a blue dye test and I just don't know if I trust it. I've also done an ovulation text which is higher than I normally am at this stage of my cycle.I'm CD21 Not. If anyone can offer any help it would be appreciated thanks 😊

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Shaker21 · 07/06/2022 09:14

@Annapolis35 Yeah I know they can say that implantation can happen between 6DPO and 12DPO with average being 9DPO so if it had of happened yesterday then it wouldn't even show up yet so who knows....I guess its just funny when you have a feeling...just don't feel it this month which is frustrating when I have tried being so so chilled and the not tracking but we will see what next month brings if AF does decide to show this week. I am on holiday to Spain this Saturday for a week and then Amsterdam with my husband 2 days after were back from Spain for 3 nights so you never know...you can't get more chilled than that surely haha! It will be really easy being away not thinking about it and just going with it and not tracking again so fingers crossed again! lol!

Yeah it is really good that it seems to be doing what it should be so soon considering like you say how long it could have been before your body went back into ovulating. Once you ovulated before how many days was your normal luteal phase?

Annapolis35 · 07/06/2022 07:54

@Shaker21 its still early days though so you never know and I think symptoms disappearing can be a good sign too. Sorry that AF might be arriving but I have my fingers crossed for you that it doesn’t.

Yeah it’s such a relief, I got into my head that perhaps I wasn’t ovulating so it makes me feel a lot better - just have to be patient! I know after any sort of pregnancy cycles can go weird for up to a year so glad my body is actually working.

Shaker21 · 07/06/2022 07:50

@Annapolis35 Ahh yeah!!! That's such good news and must be so nice to finally see a flashing smiley!

I am doing ok, I think I am 10DPO today if when I think I ovulated was correct but who knows. I did cave and take a test last night and BFN so even more so think AF is on the way. My boob soreness has pretty much completely gone and I have no symptoms happening what so ever...I have slowly been feeling ever so slightly achy down below think its the start of AF aches. Just a waiting game now and on to the next month I guess. 😔

Annapolis35 · 07/06/2022 07:03

i finally got a flashing smiley! Woo! It’s a massive relief. So will get down to dtd over next few days.

How are you doing @Shaker21 ? Still think AF will arrive? You seem very relaxed which is good!

Shaker21 · 06/06/2022 08:47

Morning guy...

@ANP2020 Sorry to hear AF has arrived. I think its a good idea to start doing meditation or yoga this month to try and relax a bit. It is so so hard. Even when I haven't been tracking this month and trying to not think about it I definitely have thought about it...more and more so as I get closer to AF arriving this week. It is good your lp seems to have got longer this month so take all the positives from it is a good thing.

@Annapolis35 Hopefully you get the static smiley soon or even a flashing smiley to know it is coming soon. It must be hard waiting and keep testing and the uncertainty of what your cycle will do this month after the mc.

I am currently on 9DPO. AF expected Friday this week. My sore boobs seem to have died down a bit which is making me think that's not a good sign. Feel like progesterone is dropping. I was also a bit achy yesterday morning but seems a bit early for AF aches. Other than that I'm not feeling much else...I am expecting AF to come tbh and not feeling too hopeful but shall wait and see...

Annapolis35 · 06/06/2022 08:15

@ANP2020 sorry to hear AF arrived but on to a new cycle, hope you’re alright. Yeah I’m gonna try more yoga definitely as it always helps me relax! What is a fertilily?! I’ve got another blank circle this morning. I am hoping ovulation is just later than normal

ANP2020 · 05/06/2022 22:24

@Annapolis35 that really cheered me up reading that! I love that mantra of I’ll be holding my new baby next year!! I’m adopting that!

I definitely think stress impacts but it’s so hard to switch off isn’t it! I used to
meditate a bit I might try that again this month! Might even try some yoga! Try and find some way of relaxing!

just wiped some light pink so think AF definitely here! So onto the next! Think I’ll brave trying the fertilily this month! I’ve been avoiding it ha!

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Annapolis35 · 05/06/2022 08:36

That’s really good about the lp and that you’re more positive this month. I guess gotta just take it all on the chin as this is quite a difficult process.
yeah I’m hoping so! I’ll see how it goes over next few days and will dtd every other day just in case. There has been a lot of stress and anxiety recently and I know that doesn’t help things so I need to find ways to unwind and relax my mind. I think thinking long term instead of cycle to cycle helps me and I say almost as a mantra “this time next year I’ll have a baby” and that helps takes the pressure off each month, and “my body is recovering from something traumatic and it is repairing itself and it’s amazing”.

ANP2020 · 05/06/2022 08:19

I was a bit sad when I saw it but I’m not as sad as last month! It really hit me last time! I guess I’m just getting used to seeing the negative tests! On a plus I’ve made it to 10 days in my luteal phase which is further than I’ve got for a while!

im sorry to hear that!! It might just go from blank to static this month! I’m sure you’ll be ovulating it’ll just be a bit delayed.

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