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The Two Week Wait Club

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peaky297 · 05/02/2023 08:55

Hi all! As the title suggests, I have set this up as a space for those of us who are TTC and in that long wait between ovulation and when AF is due!
So, to kick us off... I have been TTC #2 since November. Had one chemical in that time and now well into the TWW with AF due on Tuesday! After spending a lot of money on early tests / having the disappointment of a chemical I am now avoiding early testing and will instead wait until AF is late, but zero judgement on anyone who likes to test early - I totally get the urge!

Look forward to hearing from others who are also on their TTC journey!

S x

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honeybee1986 · 09/03/2023 16:24

@peaky297 feeling like AF is coming, back ache and a bit crampy, tired . I'm due on Saturday not Sunday just double checked. I usually spot 3 days or so before and not had anything atm do not sure why that is . Super tired though ! X

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peaky297 · 09/03/2023 08:48

@Hankthehonk such a lovely and exciting time (If also a little anxious!). We had an early scan with our first at around 9 weeks and it really put our minds at rest. Hope all goes well! 😊

@joeyww there are are couple of us due AF Sunday who haven't had a definitive positive - it's still quite early days so try not to count yourself out yet. Maybe hold off now and test on Sunday for a more definitive answer ?

@GemLou88 I don't know much about BBT or what any of it means, but I do know you are not far into your TWW - you may still get a nice surprise ! 🤞

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GemLou88 · 09/03/2023 08:42

Morning all,
feeling a bit deflated this morning. Didn’t test but my bbt has dipped and the sore boobs have disappeared. So I don’t think this is my month. Taken the desire away to test at least

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joeyww · 09/03/2023 07:57

AF due Sunday for me too. And got BFN with early test. So don’t think this is my month 😔

Hankthehonk · 08/03/2023 22:39

@peaky297 thank you! I'm feeling excited, exhausted, anxious...everything! I've booked a private scan for this Sunday, I did one with my first as well, I think it's worth it to know what's happening. I've got a lot of symptoms so hopefully that's a good sign.

Well done on your test abstinence, not easy! I kept testing for days and days even after bfp, became obsessed with line progression instead. I'd hate to count up what I spent. Impressed with your willpower and wishing you baby dust for Sunday

GemLou88 · 08/03/2023 19:49

@peaky297 I am shattered. I’ve had an all day meeting and probably not drunk enough water so I’ve got a pounding headache, I’ve been yawning all day and I can’t wait to get to bed. Still feeling quite positive for this month, might change in a couple of days 😂 my best friend had her baby on Monday and it’s made me even more broody if possible. How are you doing? X

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peaky297 · 08/03/2023 19:36

@GemLou88 @honeybee1986
The test abstinence club is official! 😂

Hopefully this will safe us some anxiety (and definitely some money!!)

Tests aside, how are you both feeling? X

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GemLou88 · 08/03/2023 19:16

I’m only 8dpo so still early too. I’ll try and hold off testing until Sunday with you ladies. I’ll be 11dpo then. We can do this x

honeybee1986 · 08/03/2023 17:09

@peaky297 yes let's do it together ! 😘 try and keep busy . X

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peaky297 · 08/03/2023 17:07

@honeybee1986 thank you - we can try and hold out together!! 💪

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honeybee1986 · 08/03/2023 17:05

@peaky297 my AF is due Sunday too . I did a test today and obviously BFN! I couldn't resist . No more testing until Sunday !!!

Hope you are ok, this waiting is dreadful ! Xx

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peaky297 · 08/03/2023 16:27

Ok girls - putting this here for accountability.

I need to stop early testing 🛑
I have spent so much of today staring at tests... is the line there? Is it darker? Is it pink? How does it look if I edit it? Then there's reading all the forums etc ...I must have wasted so much time over the last few days. I think it's really starting to affect my MH worrying about it all the time.

So I just threw my tests from this week in the bin. I don't need them. They don't show anything conclusive. AF is due Sunday, so want to try and wait til then.

Please keep me updated on how you are doing though! X

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peaky297 · 08/03/2023 08:54

Also! Just realised I'm only 10 dpo - had my days wrong ! 🙈😂

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peaky297 · 08/03/2023 08:53

@GemLou88 hope you're ok? Those clear blue tests man! They give so many people false hope - their digital ones are good, but their dye tests 😢

That being said - it's still early days! How many DPO are you?

I did a cheapie boots test, which I don't think has anything on it. Maybe a slight shadow but I'm 99% sure that's in my head. Higher mlu though x

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GemLou88 · 08/03/2023 08:39

Hey @peaky297 did you get any other brands to try? The line is still there so that’s good.
I used a FRER and thought I could see a vvvvvfl. But like your first one. But I don’t know if I’m kidding myself. I’ll try again in a few days. I’ve woken up today with a congested nose, was having lots of cramps and reflux in the night and lots of wind. Got the start of a lower back ache. But could all be AF on the way

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peaky297 · 08/03/2023 08:33

@Hankthehonk huge congratulations!! How are you feeling?

Thank you - feel like I'm going mad looking for lines. My own fault for being impatient 😂

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Hankthehonk · 08/03/2023 08:29

@peaky297 hope you don't mind me jumping in,I'm still getting updates from this thread. I got my bfp 4 weeks ago.
I just wanted to say I can definitely see your line this morning! And your symptoms are sounding hopeful too. Hope you keep seeing it darken, whispering congratulations

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peaky297 · 08/03/2023 08:22

@GemLou88 - how did you get on this morning!? Any joy?

Still nothing definitive for me - 11 dpo, so would have hoped for something darker my now...AF due Sunday so still a while to go I guess! Does it look darker to you?

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peaky297 · 07/03/2023 17:43

@GemLou88 that would be so lovely! We've been on a bit of a journey together these last couple of months!
🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

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GemLou88 · 07/03/2023 17:38

Thanks @peaky297 it is a lot more noticeable in RL. I’ve got some FRER at home. Will test in the morning. Will be great if we both have our BFP’s this month x

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peaky297 · 07/03/2023 16:52

I see it!! Defo not crazy!

I am also sceptical of those tests as they have done me dirty in the past with evap lines. Hopefully it's legit and it's a good sign if it came up straight away, but I would follow up tomorrow morning just in case! Crossing everything for you!! X

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GemLou88 · 07/03/2023 16:36

My co-worker bought me a test today as I was talking about my symptoms. And me matching the patience of my 2yo took it with just a 2.5 hour hold. I know I’ve been burned by these tests before but a faint line came up within a minute. Can anyone else see it or am I the definition of insanity with these tests?

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peaky297 · 07/03/2023 14:21

Horrible isn't it - kinda feels like when I have really bad anxiety over something, only I'm not anxious at all! It came from nowhere too! X

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GemLou88 · 07/03/2023 14:19

@peaky297 I’m the same. Tell myself I’m going to hold off testing but then get carried away with symptom spotting that I convince myself to test early. I already plan on testing tomorrow morning with a FRER test. I’ve been feeling really nauseous today and even vomited into my mouth earlier. Cramps feel a little stronger today too

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peaky297 · 07/03/2023 14:18

@everyone

Just had the strangest experience- went out on my lunch break for a walk - was feeling a bit hungry but not ravenous. As I was walking around I started to feel really shaky and queasy, my hands physically shook. I've had something to eat now which has helped and I'm no longer shaky, but I still feel queasy!
Anyone experienced anything similar? X

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