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TWW 1dpo today - who's with me?

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Carysmatic · 20/01/2023 13:08

Hello!

Im just at the start of my TWW!

TTC cycle 1 (unofficially 6months)
Baby number 2 (DD is 2.5yrs old)
CD 18
Cycle length approx 25-29days long
1DPO today
AF due approx 31/1

Me and DH have been unofficially TTC baby number 2 for about 6months, so basically not been using any protection but not tracking my cycles either and just leaving it up to fate. However this month I've been doing OPKs and got a positive test on Wednesday and then a spike in my BBT this morning so pretty sure I can pin point my ovulation at some point yesterday putting me at about 1dpo today! DH and I have been DTD regularly throughout my fertile window this month so feeling hopeful!

Who wants to join me for the TWW?

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Myperfectchaos · 24/01/2023 09:26

I’m feeling fine today, last cycle I convinced myself that I was 100% most definitely pregnant and has every “symptom” going even down to wretching, metallic taste, cramping, going off food, sore boobs etc so I am trying my very best not to imagine these things again!

When is everyone starting to test? I have bought some cheapies and I’m raring to go haha

MrsSB2023 · 23/01/2023 21:39

@Babydustthisyear oh how exciting! We’ll all be looking forward to a weekend test then 🥰

Babydustthisyear · 23/01/2023 20:09

@Carysmatic I feel fine today, probably bloated and felt full today when I hadn't eaten any more than normal but no more cramps, maybe needed the loo a bit more but who knows what's normal and what's not now I'm with you @MrsSB2023 I wish I had of paid more attention lol! Also my flo app usually has calculated my Af perfectly but I recorded when I ovulated and going off my 27 day cycle Af is due Sunday lol not the 3rd feb so I am happy and nervous about that!

MrsSB2023 · 23/01/2023 19:32

My ovulation pain is like a sharp stabbing pain on either side where my ovary is and it’s normally when I cough or stand up fast and lasts for a couple of seconds. It normally only happens once or twice and apparently it’s the fluid around the ovary getting ready to release an egg. Oddly though I haven’t had any ovulation pain this month but I don’t know whether I always get it. This month I was so aware of ovulation, bleeding gums, really high sex drive, nipples really sore etc and loads of EWCM. The day after I felt like a realease, like I’d definitely peaked that day. My mood came crashing down and gums weren’t as sore, boobs not as bad etc so definitely think I can pin point when it was. I really wish I’d paid more attention to my body the past couple of months so I could compare 😂
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MrsSB2023 · 23/01/2023 19:26

That’s true! I think I’m half counting myself out as hubby was away but also convincing myself I’m pg too 😂
Today I’ve had cramps again but we BD’d last night and sometimes I can get a like ‘bruised’ type feeling afterwards so maybe it’s that 🙈
CM is still like yellowish jelly sorry tmi. Boobs have shooting pains but I do get that from time to time. The only thing is the tiredness I’m absolutely knackered! Have had a nap every day for the past 3 days and I never nap. All probably in my head mind.
Gonna be a long week for all of us I think haha

Carysmatic · 23/01/2023 19:20

@MrsSB2023 wait to buy any OPK tests until after AF arrives, they'd be useless to you if you are PG this month 😂
Definitely think our bodies play trick on us! I dunno what my cramps were about last night but I haven't had any more since. I've never noticed much ovulation pain though. Does that feel like period cramps but just in on side? I do feel like I've had more CM the last few days and I do remember that wirh DD but I'm sure it's just in my head 😂

@Babydustthisyear ooo metallic taste in the mouth is horrible. I remember having that when PG with DD, so that could be a promising sign! I've been feeling tired/fatigued today too but probably just generally exhausted from life 😂 only 4DPO and already want this TWW over! I'm so impatient!

How is everyone doing today?
@Babydustthisyear @MrsSB2023 @Myperfectchaos @LucyEleanorModeratz @lucya66 @vitahelp

My boobs are really sore! I work at a desk a lot and have knocked them on the desk a few times today and they're bloody sore! No more cramping, a bit more CM than I'd usually expect at this time of the cycle and some nausea but I'm probably just symptom spotting and it's all in my head 😂

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Babydustthisyear · 23/01/2023 06:24

@Carysmatic I'm kind of on same time line I think, I'm either 5dpo or 6dpo digital test showed ovulated on cycle day 15 and Af due 3rd feb. On 4dpo and 5dpo I have had cramps both in ovary and middle of my abdomen, not bad I just noticed them,

I also felt fatigued yesterday and last night felt like my tooth was bleeding I had taste of blood but then realised it could have been the metallic taste. It has now gone though, feel totally fine this morning! Fingers crossed for us all! I'm really hoping this time passes by quickly. 🙈🙈

MrsSB2023 · 22/01/2023 20:18

That’s what I have had the past few days, cramping and jelly like yellow CM. I got the peak on Monday so don’t know if I’m 4 or 5DPO today. I haven’t had any cramps today though but have since ovulation and last night they were quite bad for 20 minutes after I’d gotten into bed.
Last month at this point I had ovulation type pain in either ovary when I stood up, definitely wasn’t pregnant so not sure what that was, our body’s are mad aren’t they.

MrsSB2023 · 22/01/2023 20:13

@Carysmatic oh brilliant thank you will download it for next month. Definitely going to move over to the non digital ones

Myperfectchaos · 22/01/2023 20:07

@Carysmatic oh it could be but doesn’t that happen a bitty later? Sending all the baby dust!!

yeah I’m pretty BD’d out haha

@MrsSB2023 totally recommend this app, it is only my first month but going by this months readings it’s predicted that maybe I totally missed my last ovulations by a day or so

Carysmatic · 22/01/2023 20:02

Feeling really crampy this evening and a bit nauseous, could that be implantation or am I over thinking? Only 3DPO so it's definitely not AF related cramping but definite cramping.

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Carysmatic · 22/01/2023 19:18

@Myperfectchaos that's pretty good going! I'd say it's probably safe to say you caught that egg even if you're not sure if you pinpointed ovulation.

@MrsSB2023 it's called Premom it's great how it scans the tests and tells you if it's high enough to be your peek/LH surge! It's free to download though does give you the option to subscribe for more features but I just use the free version and it still does the test scanning function

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MrsSB2023 · 22/01/2023 19:04

@Carysmatic what app is this? How do you get the measurements? Sorry I haven’t used the sticks before

Myperfectchaos · 22/01/2023 18:37

@Carysmatic no I’ve just been using the Premom app and the easy at home strips so far! We have BD every day for about a fortnight haha so I’m knackered. 🤣

Carysmatic · 22/01/2023 18:30

@Myperfectchaos do you check your BBT too? You normally get your peek about 12-24hours before ovulation and then a spike in BBT once you've ovulated so I got my peek on CD16 and then a spike in BBT on CD18 so probably ovulated CD17. It's so difficult though as it's no an exact science and everyone is different

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Myperfectchaos · 22/01/2023 17:18

@Carysmatic thanks! My “peak” was 1.0 so I’m worried it’s a bit low.

@MrsSB2023 yeah I had my first really young so technically on the scale of it I’m now super stressed about my age (34) but it is definitely in my mind that it’s possibly why things are not as easy! Fingers crossed for us all!! I am due af on the 4th so I am hoping like mad I can give my other half a wee valentines gift of a positive test

Carysmatic · 22/01/2023 14:13

Hey @Myperfectchaos welcome to the group

I used OPKS this month and managed to pinpoint my LH surge, I prefer the strips as you can see the progression much more. I've tried the digital ones and actually got an error code a few times which was frustrating. I've attached a picture of my OPKS so you can see what I mean about the progression

Hi @LucyEleanorModeratz welcome to my group! My DD is also turning 3 in April! Hoping for sure we all get a BFP soon! Baby dust to all!

@ukMummyof1 sending you lots of baby dust for next cycle xxx

TWW 1dpo today - who's with me?
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LucyEleanorModeratz · 22/01/2023 13:51

Can I join in please ?! I think I am 1DPO based on ovary twinges and EWCM. First month of trying after a chemical last month just after Xmas. TTC baby #2 as already have a little boy who will be 3 in April!

hopefully this becomes a thread of BFPs! xx

ukMummyof1 · 22/01/2023 13:47

@Carysmatic I'm due on tomorrow and I didn't test for ovulation this month but had EWCM on the 10th and ovulation pain and EWCM on the 11th so thinking if I ovulated on the day of/day after the pain it works out as 10/11dpo. TMI but I usually get a load yellow cm a day before or day of AF and I had that today so I'm thinking it's over this month sadly. Roll on next month xxx

MrsSB2023 · 22/01/2023 12:52

@Carysmatic hang on no it won’t it’ll be two days before 😂 I think I’ll try and hold on til 1st

MrsSB2023 · 22/01/2023 12:47

@Carysmatic I might test with you on 30th which will be the day before AF is due for me

MrsSB2023 · 22/01/2023 12:43

Hi @Myperfectchaos

My eldest is 17 and I’m TTC #4 too! I’ve literally got pg so quickly every time but I’m well aware I’m not getting any younger and it may take longer this time.
I’ve only just started using the CB digital this month as this is our first month TTC. I only had one day flashing smiley before I got the solid smiley but then didn’t actually FEEL like I ovulated for 48 hours after it (guidance says 12-36 hours) so not sure how reliable they are or whether they’ve just picked up the very start of my LH surge so may move to the non digital ones bevy month if this month isn’t successful!
I think I’m 4 DPO today and have had cramps every day, last night they were bad enough I had to take paracetamol but I’m not sure whether it’s just related to the end of ovulation? Seems too soon to be related to AF as not due until 1st Feb.
Symptom spotting takes over your life 🙈😂
I had the coil out in October and we’ve had a few ‘accidents’ up until this month where we have actively been TTC so every month I’ve convinced myself I’m pg.

Myperfectchaos · 22/01/2023 11:01

its so nice seeing these groups to keep me sane during the 2ww my hubby just doesn’t get the stress 🤣

Myperfectchaos · 22/01/2023 10:52

Hey guys, I am 1-2 DPO today. TTC baby number 4.
eldest is 16 and youngest is 2 (nearly 3)
I feel like the last ones I just sneezed and fell pregnant somehow!

I am on cycle 5 now so hoping this is the one!

just started using ovulation strips this month and I’m not 100% sure I’m doing it right/following them correctly but we shall see.

2ww is a nightmare for me, convince myself I’m pregnant every month without fail.

has anyone else had a relatively low “peak” on ovulation strips?

Carysmatic · 22/01/2023 10:51

@ukMummyof1 sorry about your BFN, you're not out completely until AF shows! Could still be a little early just yet, when is AF actually due? And I can't remember if you actually pin pointed your ovulation? Because you could also have ovulated later than you thought so could still be in with a chance! 🤞🏻

I'm 3dpo today and not really feeling any symptoms yet. I was super tired last night but I think that's just because I had a busy week last week. AF due in 10days, I'm going to try and hold off until the 30th before testing which I the day before AF is due! I'm not going to give in too early and test! 🙈🤞🏻

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