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TWW symptom spotters

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candlemaker22 · 06/05/2022 00:39

Im quite rational and scientifically minded so I researched where the egg is at different DPO. I found out a few months ago that the egg takes 4 days to travel down the Fallopian tube. Then implantation occurs from 6DPO at the earliest. Before this I thought sex-fertilisation-implantation and BAM! All within a few hours.

This didn't stop me from wondering if my 2DPO cramps last month meant I was some sort of medical marvel and had a super dooper early implantation. SPOILER: I wasn't a medical marvel (much to the disappointment of my mother) but what this did lead me to find out was that the increase in progesterone in the TWW causes the same symptoms as pre period and early pregnancy. So that's just great, no point in symptom spotting in the TWW. I also found out that any "early pregnancy symptoms" as a result of increasing pregnancy hormones means any HPT should show positive which means any nausea I felt was not due to pregnancy if the test was negative. (Rather than the one to many wines the day before #TeamDrinkUntil-ItsPink)

That being said, fuck it. The TWW is the longest time ever known to man and if symptom spotting is going to get me through it then I'll do it.

What "symptom" are you/were you sure is a sign of super early pregnancy?

I'll go first: my cat is exceptionally fussy and needy. This surely means a BFP is coming my way next week. Right?

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WednesdayStar4 · 26/05/2022 07:45

TTCnumberone · 26/05/2022 06:49

Hi Ladies, to keep you updated, we lost our little one last night. We were 5 weeks. I was on aspirin and progesterone but it wasn't enough to save the baby. Obviously we are utterly devastated xx

I am so, so sorry. Words aren’t enough. I wish you all the healing in the world. It’s the hardest thing to go through.

I currently have a possible (unconfirmed) ectopic so bracing myself for similar.

Sending you so much love 💙

TTCnumberone · 26/05/2022 06:49

Hi Ladies, to keep you updated, we lost our little one last night. We were 5 weeks. I was on aspirin and progesterone but it wasn't enough to save the baby. Obviously we are utterly devastated xx

TTCnumberone · 16/05/2022 20:42

@candlemaker22 ahhhh thank you lovely!! 💃💃💃🥰❤️❤️❤️

candlemaker22 · 16/05/2022 19:40

Aaaaahhhhhh 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 I'm doing a little happy jig for a stranger on the internet 🤣How exciting 💃🏻💃🏻 congratulations 🥳

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TTCnumberone · 16/05/2022 19:31

OK now I believe it!! 🥰🥰 I'm so emotional!!

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TTCnumberone · 16/05/2022 18:19

Yeeeyyy!!! Still can't believe it 🥰 yes a pack of two so will be able to test in a couple of days. I've also got some CB digi's on the way. I'm ready to remortgage the house at this point with all these bloody tests!!! 🤣

candlemaker22 · 16/05/2022 18:16

Oooh yes I can see that line clearly, although it is messing with my head cos it looks upside down 🤣

Did you get a pack of 2? Fingers crossed the line gets darker tomorrow or Wednesday 🤞🏻🤞🏻🍀

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TTCnumberone · 16/05/2022 18:10

candlemaker22 · 16/05/2022 16:42

I've already been told I will have a scan at 7 weeks, and 10 weeks if the 7 week one goes well so I won't have a private scan at 6 weeks just incase it causes any worry as it's still so early. Plus last time we went for a private scan we got taken into the room of doom and told there was no heartbeat.

Yes! my husband is the least annoying person - until I'm pregnant. Like, does he normally breathe that loud?? I'm looking forward to seeing your next test! 🤞🏻🤞🏻

@candlemaker22 that's good they are having you in early for scans. You're right, no need to have a private one at 6 weeks if they are scanning at 7 weeks. I know the room of doom too well but this one will be different 😊 keep positive Mama!

I just uploaded my test from this afternoon, let me know what you think xx

TTCnumberone · 16/05/2022 18:07

FRER just arrived and couldn't wait till tomorrow to use FMU, so here is the result this afternoon(12 dpo), a faint line but it definitely looks more pink in real life. I'm starting to get excited that I may be pregnant after all! Fingers crossed for a true BFP in the next couple of days 🥰 🤞

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candlemaker22 · 16/05/2022 16:42

I've already been told I will have a scan at 7 weeks, and 10 weeks if the 7 week one goes well so I won't have a private scan at 6 weeks just incase it causes any worry as it's still so early. Plus last time we went for a private scan we got taken into the room of doom and told there was no heartbeat.

Yes! my husband is the least annoying person - until I'm pregnant. Like, does he normally breathe that loud?? I'm looking forward to seeing your next test! 🤞🏻🤞🏻

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veronicagoldberg · 16/05/2022 16:14

This thread is so sweet!

TTCnumberone · 16/05/2022 15:21

@candlemaker22 I know what you mean. Do you think you will get a private early scan to put your mind at ease?

Funny you should say that, yesterday my Hubby said you are definitely pregnant because you're being a cow!! 🤣 to the point his eating was annoying me yesterday, usually the guy can do no wrong in my eyes but he's really annoying me for no reason the last few days! 🤣

candlemaker22 · 16/05/2022 14:46

I'm doing good thank you. Trying to stay excited and positive but it's hard. I want to talk about "when" the baby comes rather than "if".

My main symptom just seems to be "bitch". My poor DH. He says it's worth it (just) GrinBlush

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TTCnumberone · 16/05/2022 12:13

@CandleMaker22 hopefully! How are you doing?? How's the little bean? Any weird and wonderful preggo symptoms to report? 😊 xx

candlemaker22 · 16/05/2022 11:55

@TTCnumberone I can see a line! Hopefully the first response once's will give more of a line. Keep us updated; I have my fingers crossed 🤞🏻

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TTCnumberone · 16/05/2022 09:41

WednesdayStar4 · 16/05/2022 09:10

Thank you so much, your understanding means a lot xx

@WednesdayStar4 sending you lots of baby dust and have my fingers crossed you will catch soon xx

WednesdayStar4 · 16/05/2022 09:10

TTCnumberone · 16/05/2022 08:51

@wednesdaystar4 I'm so sorry for your loss 😪 The first cycle after a loss is a difficult one isn't it, your still grieving your angel but at the same time desperate to catch again. I feel you x

Thank you so much, your understanding means a lot xx

TTCnumberone · 16/05/2022 08:51

WednesdayStar4 · 16/05/2022 08:46

It is just my opinion but yes, definitely! Some people wouldn’t even have a line at all yet and still be pregnant/have healthy pregnancy. Please do let us know how you get on, wishing you lots of luck!

sorry to hear of your miscarriages too, it’s so hard isn’t it. I recently had an ectopic and it’s my first cycle TTC since - I’ve had one period but judging by my odd LH charts not even sure I ovulated this cycle x

@wednesdaystar4 I'm so sorry for your loss 😪 The first cycle after a loss is a difficult one isn't it, your still grieving your angel but at the same time desperate to catch again. I feel you x

WednesdayStar4 · 16/05/2022 08:46

TTCnumberone · 16/05/2022 07:32

Oh really??? I so hope you're right! Almost 2 years TTC and 2 miscarriages, this baby is wanted more than anything! I have ordered some FRER tests arriving today so hopefully will know one way or another later. Will keep you posted 🤞

It is just my opinion but yes, definitely! Some people wouldn’t even have a line at all yet and still be pregnant/have healthy pregnancy. Please do let us know how you get on, wishing you lots of luck!

sorry to hear of your miscarriages too, it’s so hard isn’t it. I recently had an ectopic and it’s my first cycle TTC since - I’ve had one period but judging by my odd LH charts not even sure I ovulated this cycle x

TTCnumberone · 16/05/2022 07:32

WednesdayStar4 · 16/05/2022 07:28

To me that looks like a plenty strong enough line for 11dpo.

Oh really??? I so hope you're right! Almost 2 years TTC and 2 miscarriages, this baby is wanted more than anything! I have ordered some FRER tests arriving today so hopefully will know one way or another later. Will keep you posted 🤞

WednesdayStar4 · 16/05/2022 07:28

TTCnumberone · 16/05/2022 07:06

Tested again yesterday (11 dpo) and this is the result, still not confident to accept this as a positive though. I need a stronger line

To me that looks like a plenty strong enough line for 11dpo.

TTCnumberone · 16/05/2022 07:06

Tested again yesterday (11 dpo) and this is the result, still not confident to accept this as a positive though. I need a stronger line

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TTCnumberone · 13/05/2022 11:28

Want2bMumof3 · 13/05/2022 10:38

It could just be that the level of hormone wasn't quite as concentrated today?
Try again in the morning maybe?

I hadn't even thought about that! I've just ordered some more tests so I'll keep you update 😬

WednesdayStar4 · 13/05/2022 10:39

I’m 4dpo and have a feeling of pressure and pulling very low down into my pelvis and obviously that means something 🤪

(it doesn’t mean anything!)

Want2bMumof3 · 13/05/2022 10:38

TTCnumberone · 13/05/2022 10:21

Glad I'm not the only one! But the test this morning was barely anything so I'm driving myself mad! Need to try and wait a couple more days before testing again, it will be so hard though! 😫

It could just be that the level of hormone wasn't quite as concentrated today?
Try again in the morning maybe?