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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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GemLou88 · 21/04/2023 21:47

Thank you @sashastuck glad I’m not going mad. Hopefully a stronger line tomorrow 🤞🏻 how you getting on?
@Pineappleapple, I agree it should be the same as OPKs 12-36 hours later. But when I’ve used them it tends to be 24-36 hours later.
@peaky297 how you getting on?

sashastuck · 21/04/2023 18:21

Hey @Pineappleapple I haven’t used Clearblue ones before but if the rules are similar for all OPKs, defo do it today! Think you’re meant to ovulate 12-36 hours after?

Pineappleapple · 21/04/2023 18:03

Joining in with maybe a daft question. Got a peak fertility on clearblue yesterday - DTD but any point doing it today? Like how long do you have?

sashastuck · 21/04/2023 15:31

@peaky297 I hope it stays that way until tomorrow so you can test and it’s positiveee! It’s mad how much this can consume your mind.

@GemLou88 I can see that line!!

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peaky297 · 21/04/2023 11:35

Morning ladies!
Eurgh I don't know what's going on - I expected AF in full force this morning, but whilst im still spotting it's eased off (see attached)
Sore boobs not back as such, but got tingly nips so good knows.
Going to wait and see what happens now today and if AF doesn't come will try a test tomorrow morning 🤪
How are you all? X

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Kirstyddd · 21/04/2023 11:18

@GemLou88 i don’t feel anything really I did have the odd few pills and tugs here and there for a few days but I’m not sure if I have been imagining them

GemLou88 · 21/04/2023 10:56

@Kirstyddd don’t be silly. It’s only my 3rd month charting and I’m still learning about it. Hopefully your temp continues to climb over the next few days xx

Kirstyddd · 21/04/2023 10:38

@GemLou88 its high than the line again today, sorry I luck like I’m being stupid it’s the first time I am doing it

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GemLou88 · 21/04/2023 10:27

Hey ladies.
@peaky297 sorry if it is AF. Did the bleeding get heavier?
Thank you @sashastuck and @BabyShackDoo I’ve read that the dip isn’t a must too, but every google search I do I see them! Frustrating 😂
@BabyShackDoo i can understand your frustration and how disheartening it is. Sending you lots of love xx
@Kirstyddd that could be an implantation dip. What’s your temp looking like today? My temp dropped a little this morning but is still high. I took a test (10dpo) and have the faintest of lines. What do you ladies think? Xx

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peaky297 · 20/04/2023 21:58

@GemLou88 @BabyShackDoo @Angelselevenx @sashastuck

I think I'm out girls - just had some more spotting when I wiped and it looked a lot more AF like as it had a couple of small clots in it, which I'm pretty sure is a no no for implantation bleeding. Plus my sore boobs have eased off as they do right before AF and my "PMS rage" has lifted too.

I thought I had a chance with it being early and I usually start off with brown spotting, but it's looking a lot less likely now.

Sorry I can't be of any help around the temping side of things as I've never done it. It seems confusing to me so I've been avoiding it 🙈

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Kirstyddd · 20/04/2023 19:40

Anyone help my bbt is doing something very strange

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BabyShackDoo · 20/04/2023 19:12

I wish I could change my username 😂
it’s a play on baby shark because my surname is shackleton.

sashastuck · 20/04/2023 18:15

@GemLou88 from all the mad researching I’ve done since starting bbt this month I’d say an implantation dip definitely isn’t a must!! Stay positive!

@peaky297 well to me that doesn’t look like the start of AF, especially if it’s unusual for you. Fingers crossed! Normally mine starts brownish… sorry haha. But that looks pinky!

@BabyShackDoo sending you loads of well wishes and love! I love this little support group!

BabyShackDoo · 20/04/2023 18:00

Thanks @peaky297 , @sashastuck and @GemLou88 xXx
I almost feel like giving up. I’m 40 and have a nearly 3 year old. Maybe I should just be happy with my lot (which I am). I just wanted a sibling for my little girl.
@peaky297 I usually get pink spotting before my period… It’s one of those where it might be or might not be implantation. Just like when you have cramps and it might be or might not be pregnancy. I despise the two week wait so much. Hoping this is your month xXx

@sashastuck OPKs are stressful - I used Premom for the first time this month and found them hard. The Clearblue ones are better but cost a fortune! I tried temping this month, too. Might not do it again.

@GemLou88 I think I read that you don’t always see an implantation dip?

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peaky297 · 20/04/2023 17:28

Ok, you have been warned! Please see attached - does this look a bit different to the usual start of period spotting to you? Or am I just giving myself false hope again 🫣
I've had very little since this and it was at around 10.00am do

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GemLou88 · 20/04/2023 17:22

Hey @peaky297 sounds like it could be implantation bleeding. If you can’t post a tmi pic on these threads where can you post them 😂😂
I’m driving myself crazy, 9dpo and convincing myself I’m out because I haven’t seen a implantation dip on my chart. Going to test tomorrow but not feeling great about it

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Angelselevenx · 20/04/2023 17:21

@peaky297 send it in! We're all women here 🤣

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peaky297 · 20/04/2023 17:17

Hey ladies!
@BabyShackDoo so sorry to hear that hr witch arrived, hope you're feeling ok💐 I know it's so disheartening 😞

@GemLou88 and @sashastuck how are you both doing?

I'm in limbo ... BFN yesterday morning at 11dpo and also felt a bit crampy yesterday too. Wiped when I got up this morning and there was a little bit of pink blood so thought bugger, AF has arrived early. I had a little bit more spotting upon wiping (not enough to warrant a pad) but nothing more since. It also looks a little different to usual - is anyone going to be freaked out by a TMI pic??

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GemLou88 · 19/04/2023 20:27

Hey @sashastuck I’ve been bbting the last 3 cycles, but only because my OH got me the new Apple Watch for Christmas, but it’s become something I obsess over now which isn’t good. Keep using the OPK’s, you might ovulate in a few days. Hopefully O isn’t far away for you.
I tested today and got a BFN, which isn’t surprising being 8dpo. Just feel a bit shitty today. Tired, emotional, headache and like I’m coming down with a cold. Hopefully a good sleep will sort me out

sashastuck · 19/04/2023 15:58

Aww sorry @BabyShackDoo. It hurts every time but hope the next cycle is a lucky one!!

Eee not long to wait @GemLou88 @peaky297 ! Anything else today?

My ovulation has confused me this month. My OPKs never did get darker since cd10, I was due to ovulate (going by apps and previous cycles) yesterday… I felt twinges in my side the day before yesterday so fingers crossed it did happen. My RHR and BBT are on the rise the past 2 days so that looks good but WHY did I not get a positive OPK?! I get why some of you said they’re stressful. Do you all track BBT? x

GemLou88 · 18/04/2023 22:41

@BabyShackDoo so sorry AF arrived. Sending love x

BabyShackDoo · 18/04/2023 22:34

My period came today, so disappointed :(

GemLou88 · 18/04/2023 22:07

@peaky297 10dpo… when will you test?
I’m 7dpo and feel it’s dragging. I had some sharper cramps and shooting pains that seemed to go right down low, and work stress has made me emotional today. Just want to get to the weekend xx

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peaky297 · 18/04/2023 20:56

Hi everyone!

@BabyShackDoo any news? 🤞

@Mummie123 sorry to hear about your loss - perhaps this has affected your cycles? You could always speak to your gp to see if you could have a blood test to be sure?

@GemLou88 I'm ok thanks! Around 10dpo today. Usual PMS symptoms, except I've had some light cramping on and off today which feels a bit early as I'm not due AF until the weekend. Who knows 🫣 how are you?

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GemLou88 · 18/04/2023 19:47

Hey ladies, how you all getting on?