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1DPO and starting the TWW - who's with me?

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XenaTheWarriorPrincess · 19/05/2023 18:09

Third cycle ttc #1, 2nd cycle using opks.

Ovulated yesterday (peak on Wednesday) and dtd Wednesday night.

I've got 23-25 day cycles and seem to have a 11 day luteal phase, so due on the 30th.

Anyone else around the same dpo wanting to ride the tww out together?

Hoping to hold off on testing until I'm 10dpo at the earliest, but we'll see.

Gearing up for the symptom spotting to begin in a week or so, even though I know I shouldn't.

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Hellsbells89 · 25/05/2023 18:51

So I'm now 9 DPO, CD 22 and this morning I got a faint positive! Both on my cheap sticks and clearblue. So hard to get excited as now I'm just waiting for things to go wrong 🥺 got to somehow try and stay positive!

Amy95 · 25/05/2023 18:08

Pastaf0rbreakfast · 25/05/2023 18:00

It feels so far away doesn’t it @Amy95! I’m only 3dpo, how far are you?

My tactic is to keep super busy, I’m testing next Saturday at 12dpo (I think?) as that’s when I got bfp last time.

I'm all good thanks, I'm still cramping but it's not hurting just there if you get what I mean , how are you xx

Pastaf0rbreakfast · 25/05/2023 18:00

It feels so far away doesn’t it @Amy95! I’m only 3dpo, how far are you?

My tactic is to keep super busy, I’m testing next Saturday at 12dpo (I think?) as that’s when I got bfp last time.

LeopardLover · 25/05/2023 15:10

winterbabyrose · 25/05/2023 14:01

About 7dpo today and this tww is going so slow! I haven't had any symptoms, but then again I never had any symptoms until weeks 6-7 with my DD, and my only clue was a late period.

This was me too! Other than cramping before my period was due and weird pulling type twinges. I wanted to feel sick 😂

Amy95 · 25/05/2023 14:24

winterbabyrose · 25/05/2023 14:01

About 7dpo today and this tww is going so slow! I haven't had any symptoms, but then again I never had any symptoms until weeks 6-7 with my DD, and my only clue was a late period.

I feel you 😂Its so so slow but we're so close to that next chapter in our lives 🤞🥳 xx

winterbabyrose · 25/05/2023 14:01

About 7dpo today and this tww is going so slow! I haven't had any symptoms, but then again I never had any symptoms until weeks 6-7 with my DD, and my only clue was a late period.

Amy95 · 25/05/2023 13:51

LeopardLover · 25/05/2023 13:28

@XenaTheWarriorPrincess That's great timing! Fingers crossed for Sunday 🙏🏻

@Amy95 The wait is boring, especially until about 8/9DPO when I find it gets a bit more exciting 😅

That seems lik so far away 😂

LeopardLover · 25/05/2023 13:28

@XenaTheWarriorPrincess That's great timing! Fingers crossed for Sunday 🙏🏻

@Amy95 The wait is boring, especially until about 8/9DPO when I find it gets a bit more exciting 😅

Amy95 · 25/05/2023 12:14

XenaTheWarriorPrincess · 25/05/2023 12:09

I think the trick is to try and keep yourself and your mind busy as best you can @Amy95

Easier said than done though, I know 😅

Very hard 😂😂 just different to every other cycle so just makes me think 😂xx

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XenaTheWarriorPrincess · 25/05/2023 12:09

I think the trick is to try and keep yourself and your mind busy as best you can @Amy95

Easier said than done though, I know 😅

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Amy95 · 25/05/2023 11:53

naggy095 · 25/05/2023 11:45

@Amy95 I actually didn't pay much attention to my symptoms that cycle 😅 I don't think there was anything significant that I noticed apart from that quick sharp twinge

I'm not one to get cramps ever but it's been noticeable for the last 2 days other than that I'm absolutely fine 😂 tww is so slow and boring I hate the part of the unknown xx

naggy095 · 25/05/2023 11:45

@Amy95 I actually didn't pay much attention to my symptoms that cycle 😅 I don't think there was anything significant that I noticed apart from that quick sharp twinge

Amy95 · 25/05/2023 08:51

naggy095 · 25/05/2023 08:36

@XenaTheWarriorPrincess fingers crossed that twinge was implantation! 🤞🏼 I had that sharp twinge that lasted a second when I became pregnant, it was so sudden and sharp I actually said ouch and bent over 😅

Has anyone else been extra hungry? I feel like I've wanted to eat so much this past week!

I've seen so many people have that sharp pain and having bfp , did you have any other symptoms.... Im like that every day I love food 😂xx

naggy095 · 25/05/2023 08:36

@XenaTheWarriorPrincess fingers crossed that twinge was implantation! 🤞🏼 I had that sharp twinge that lasted a second when I became pregnant, it was so sudden and sharp I actually said ouch and bent over 😅

Has anyone else been extra hungry? I feel like I've wanted to eat so much this past week!

Amy95 · 25/05/2023 08:24

XenaTheWarriorPrincess · 25/05/2023 08:08

It only takes once @naggy095! And most sperm live about 47 hours before they start dying off (some can live to 5 days).

I also only dtd once this fertile period, but it was about an hour before my LH peak so I'm still hopeful.

@Amy95 I'm testing on Sunday (10 dpo) then if bfn I'll test again Tuesday unless I wake up to AF (as its due Tuesday)

Oooo I cant wait for the update 🤞🥳 let's hope it's our months I really hope you get that bfp xx

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XenaTheWarriorPrincess · 25/05/2023 08:08

It only takes once @naggy095! And most sperm live about 47 hours before they start dying off (some can live to 5 days).

I also only dtd once this fertile period, but it was about an hour before my LH peak so I'm still hopeful.

@Amy95 I'm testing on Sunday (10 dpo) then if bfn I'll test again Tuesday unless I wake up to AF (as its due Tuesday)

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Amy95 · 25/05/2023 08:01

XenaTheWarriorPrincess · 25/05/2023 07:59

7 or 8dpo (more likely 7).

I always get little twinges and stuff pretty much throughout the tww but I did have a central kinda jolt-like sharpish pain for a second or two twice yesterday morning which I'm hoping could have been implantation, but only time will tell I guess!

Ooooo that sounds exciting 🤞 I have my fingers crossed for you , when are you going to start testing x

naggy095 · 25/05/2023 08:00

Morning all! I'm also getting pms symptoms, cramping and sore boobs/nipples, extremely tired. I don't have much hope for this cycle to be honest we only dtd once, 2 days before ovulation

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XenaTheWarriorPrincess · 25/05/2023 07:59

7 or 8dpo (more likely 7).

I always get little twinges and stuff pretty much throughout the tww but I did have a central kinda jolt-like sharpish pain for a second or two twice yesterday morning which I'm hoping could have been implantation, but only time will tell I guess!

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Amy95 · 25/05/2023 07:52

XenaTheWarriorPrincess · 25/05/2023 07:45

Morning @Amy95 all good here so far thanks.

Nothing really to report other than the awful breast tenderness that started yesterday. The sides feel bruised. Usually not this bad this soon but I'm trying not to read too much into it.

Expecting pms cramps to start today (as that's when they usually get pretty bad) and the leg aches have started so I'm sure they won't be far behind.

How are you doing?

How many dpo are you I forgotten?
Ummm yes I'm ok but ive had little cramps from 3dpo and still now 5dpo never ever get cramps it's just weird but other than that I feel fine xx

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XenaTheWarriorPrincess · 25/05/2023 07:45

Morning @Amy95 all good here so far thanks.

Nothing really to report other than the awful breast tenderness that started yesterday. The sides feel bruised. Usually not this bad this soon but I'm trying not to read too much into it.

Expecting pms cramps to start today (as that's when they usually get pretty bad) and the leg aches have started so I'm sure they won't be far behind.

How are you doing?

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Amy95 · 25/05/2023 06:53

Morning ladies are see we all this morning xx

dcrxcm · 24/05/2023 22:25

Thank you @Pastaf0rbreakfast @Amy95 @BudgetBuster !!

I have just done a mammoth order of various supplements and including Impryl (I assume that’s similar to conceive plus?) which the doctor recommended. It’s a bit confusing really because we did a preliminary testing about a year ago to understand what state our fertility health was in and everything seemed ok for him, but yet the sample is significantly worse despite him definitely being a lot healthier 🧐 perhaps just a bad batch!

Pastaf0rbreakfast · 24/05/2023 20:47

I was going to say the same the @dcrxcm, we used conceive plus last time. Had been trying a few months and caught on first month using conceive plus. Will pick some up if nothing happens this cycle.

I might be dumbing down the issue, but worth a try?

BudgetBuster · 24/05/2023 20:32

Absolutely not an expert on this but I wonder would preseed or something similar help with the slow swimmers? I think it's meant to help them reach if you know what I mean @dcrxcm