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TTC0123 · 2023-01-08T20:45:21+00:00

Anyone fancy keeping me company (sane 😅) during this dreaded TWW on our 5th cycle of TTC baby #2 after falling quick with our first I thought this would be easier! Feel free to give all symptoms and feelings etc! I’ve just purchased a BBT thermometer so starting that in the morning! By checking my cervix (feels slightly lower and firmer) and CM drying up slightly thinking the worst for this month already 😢

ttcat37 · 14/01/2023 13:30

@TTC0123 today it was 36.84 so not much lower than yesterday. Here’s my chart.
36.67 is high! Have you had any dips yet?

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TTC0123 · 14/01/2023 13:19

Banditrules · 14/01/2023 12:31

@ttcat37 how many dpo are you now? The symptoms you’ve said sound promising!

I’m 14dpo now, AF due tomorrow. I went a bit nuts & did 4 IC tests & one CB but not the early one, all have faint positives but not much progression really so I’m holding out til Monday if AF doesn’t arrive before I test again. I have found though that I get a stronger line when I use SMU or even early afternoon as opposed to FMU.

How’s everyone feeling? TWW dragging?

@Banditrules
fingers crossed for your progressive line on Monday, we’re all rooting for you! Interesting about the SMU over FMU!
Feeling utter shit today if I’m honest 😅 raining again and DH at work doesn’t help but yeah this 2WW is not a good one for me mentally I guess it’s understandably going to get worse each cycle that goes by but always new things to try I’ve ordered conceive plus lube for next cycle 🤞🏽

you sound like me googling 5dpo 6dpo 7dpo symptoms every single day 😂 definitely didn’t do this last time! I’m not testing at all this month as last month broke me so I shall be waiting for AF.. or not 🤞🏽

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TTC0123 · 14/01/2023 13:13

ttcat37 · 14/01/2023 11:24

I did a strip test this morning, I think this is an indent as I can only see it at this angle! I’ve logged it as a negative as it’s grey and can’t see anything if I put the test flat. Still got those pre AF tummy aches, still got a really high bbt…

@ttcat37 so so hard to say isn’t it! What miu are those strip tests? All depends on when implantation was! Could have been today! What’s your BBT today? I can see yesterdays at 36.9ish!! That’s higher than I’ve ever had, mine today was 36.67 which is my record high but no counting my chickens at 8dpo!

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ttcat37 · 14/01/2023 12:47

@Banditrules I’m 9dpo today. The tummy ache is one I usually get pre AF, the temps I don’t know as this is my first month charting. I’ve attached my chart with today’s temp on, I’m interested to see where it goes tomorrow as if it goes up it might look a bit triphasic.

Everything crossed for you that you get some line progression to put your mind at rest a bit!

Banditrules · 14/01/2023 12:42

Also did anyone think this was easier first time round? I’m sure I didn’t spend ages googling ‘7dpo symptoms’ and I don’t think I was aware that early tests were a thing so I just tested the morning I was due AF. If this month isn’t the month for us, if it’s a CP or false positive or whatever, I’m getting rid of all tests & not buying any until AF is due again to take away the temptation 😅

Banditrules · 14/01/2023 12:31

@ttcat37 how many dpo are you now? The symptoms you’ve said sound promising!

I’m 14dpo now, AF due tomorrow. I went a bit nuts & did 4 IC tests & one CB but not the early one, all have faint positives but not much progression really so I’m holding out til Monday if AF doesn’t arrive before I test again. I have found though that I get a stronger line when I use SMU or even early afternoon as opposed to FMU.

How’s everyone feeling? TWW dragging?

ttcat37 · 14/01/2023 11:24

I did a strip test this morning, I think this is an indent as I can only see it at this angle! I’ve logged it as a negative as it’s grey and can’t see anything if I put the test flat. Still got those pre AF tummy aches, still got a really high bbt…

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TTC0123 · 14/01/2023 07:45

chezvic · 14/01/2023 00:00

Hi, never posted before but can I join the chat? I'm on first try for #2.
I'm about 7dpo with no particular symptoms apart from being so tired and extremely sore boobs - much more than normal. AF only due around 21st/ 22nd.
Can't see it happening this month yet for me but hopefully some of you will get BFP's

Of Course! The more the merrier, I’m 8dpo today and the same as you no symptoms at all, CM pretty much dry which is normally what happens before AF so onto the next cycle I think. Still positive for you with the tiredness and sore boobs that’s good signs! Keep us up to date with anything else that props up we’re all ears 🥰

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chezvic · 14/01/2023 00:00

Hi, never posted before but can I join the chat? I'm on first try for #2.
I'm about 7dpo with no particular symptoms apart from being so tired and extremely sore boobs - much more than normal. AF only due around 21st/ 22nd.
Can't see it happening this month yet for me but hopefully some of you will get BFP's

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TTC0123 · 13/01/2023 20:11

ttcat37 · 13/01/2023 16:49

@TTC0123 I thought it was a bit early for an implantation dip? I have an achey feeling in my tum like I usually do a few days before AF (due on tuesday) so presumed it was on its way.
Did a test and it was a stark white!
My waking times are irregular as I work shifts but last 3 days I’ve taken it between 6 and 6.15 every day and they range massively.

Sorry silly me I didn’t look at the days past ovulation (been a long day 😅) hmmm I’m out of ideas then!! Mine fluctuates too if that helps you feel more normal up and down every day but I’ve only been doing it since Monday so I don’t have much to compare 😂! Time shall tell!

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ttcat37 · 13/01/2023 16:49

@TTC0123 I thought it was a bit early for an implantation dip? I have an achey feeling in my tum like I usually do a few days before AF (due on tuesday) so presumed it was on its way.
Did a test and it was a stark white!
My waking times are irregular as I work shifts but last 3 days I’ve taken it between 6 and 6.15 every day and they range massively.

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TTC0123 · 13/01/2023 16:35

ttcat37 · 13/01/2023 16:06

Any idea what’s causing these wacky BBTs?? I thought they were meant to be a line not a bleddy zig zag 😂

Could it be implantation dip 👀🤞🏽 As your temp now is very high!!! Do you take them at the same time in the morning as I know it’s inaccurate if you don’t! Also a bad nights sleep causes high temps too! Have you done any tests yet? Or fighting the urge? Xx

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ttcat37 · 13/01/2023 16:06

Any idea what’s causing these wacky BBTs?? I thought they were meant to be a line not a bleddy zig zag 😂

Beginningless · 11/01/2023 18:46

Wow that’s exciting @Banditrules , congratulations, hope all sticky for you!!

Banditrules · 11/01/2023 18:25

@TTC0123 Yeah I’ll tell him when he gets in, as if I could keep quiet about it!

@ttcat37 thank you so much!

I’ve just done a internet cheapie test coz I couldn’t help myself & that’s coming up with a faint line too, I probably couldn’t get a picture of it but they’re not as sensitive as FRER & it’s definitely there so that’s promising, here’s hoping it sticks!

Good luck to you both this month, hopefully this one is a lucky thread!

ttcat37 · 11/01/2023 17:13

Banditrules · 11/01/2023 14:37

@TTC0123 11dpo today! I’ll either test again in the morning or give it a couple days & see what happens then.

Thank you so much. Now I need to decide whether to tell DH when he gets in from work because I said I’d not test until he was home one morning!

@Banditrules 🥳🥳🥳🥳 defo a BFP! Everything crossed for you!

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TTC0123 · 11/01/2023 16:09

Banditrules · 11/01/2023 14:37

@TTC0123 11dpo today! I’ll either test again in the morning or give it a couple days & see what happens then.

Thank you so much. Now I need to decide whether to tell DH when he gets in from work because I said I’d not test until he was home one morning!

Hahaha sounds like what would happen in our household I’m SO impatient!
I’m sure he will forgive you 😜

keep us all updated and good luck!!!

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Banditrules · 11/01/2023 14:37

@TTC0123 11dpo today! I’ll either test again in the morning or give it a couple days & see what happens then.

Thank you so much. Now I need to decide whether to tell DH when he gets in from work because I said I’d not test until he was home one morning!

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TTC0123 · 11/01/2023 14:26

Banditrules · 11/01/2023 14:12

So I ordered some FRER to take when AF was due. Obviously as soon as they arrived I thought I’d try one so this is literally 15 minutes ago.

I’m not seeing things am I? It’s a bit of a squinter but it’s there? It came up in the time frame although not immediately (although the control line didn’t come up immediately either). Added original and one I changed the contrast on & an inverted one for good measure 😅

Omg!? How many dpo are you today??
it’s there alright!!!!! Especially for it to not be with fmu!
One in the morning will definitely be a decider right?? I’ll upload mine for you which was 9dpo with my daughter
reallt hope this is it for you 🥹🫶🏽

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Banditrules · 11/01/2023 14:12

So I ordered some FRER to take when AF was due. Obviously as soon as they arrived I thought I’d try one so this is literally 15 minutes ago.

I’m not seeing things am I? It’s a bit of a squinter but it’s there? It came up in the time frame although not immediately (although the control line didn’t come up immediately either). Added original and one I changed the contrast on & an inverted one for good measure 😅

ttcat37 · 11/01/2023 13:55

@Banditrules ooh no you need one you put in your mouth or fanjo! Mine was a tenner off Amazon, it’s an ‘easy at home’ one I think.

@TTC0123 that’s what I did, I use the Premom app as well but the charts just aren’t as satisfying as FF.

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TTC0123 · 11/01/2023 13:08

@Banditrules Fingers crossed the next few days go quickly for us all and we can get to the bottom of these cycles! Yeah definitely get a specific ovation BBT thermometer if you can, well worth it!

@ttcat37 oooh love that chart I’m swiftly going to import my temps in to see what mine looks like for the rest of the month!

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Banditrules · 11/01/2023 12:29

@TTC0123 I don’t really remember haha! I think they were mostly on one side although some where sort of collective.

@ttcat37 I need to get a new thermometer, mines been pretty static at around 36.8 but using an ear thermometer and apparently they aren’t as accurate for BBT?

ttcat37 · 10/01/2023 22:39

@Beginningless it’s the fertility friend chart. The app is good. You can use the temping and chart free. Problem with my temps is I don’t wake up the same time every day so it’s probably not very accurate but the general gist is my temp has risen after ovulation.
I’ve got a bit of a headache tonight and been achey… so like you’ll I’ll probably have just come down with something 😂

Beginningless · 10/01/2023 22:22

Ooh that’s a good chart, @ttcat37 , what app is that? I had one month temping where it was really rising at the right time and I was feeling this is it, turned out to be tonsillitis 🥴.

Im 4/5dpo and don’t feel any symptoms either except sore boobs but I get them almost every month after ovulation.