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4DPO yet again, are you with me?

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bunnynbear · 02/06/2023 14:14

Today's 4DPO. This is second TWW after a miscarriage and that was the first time I was pregnant :(

First TWW after the miscarriage was very hard and very emotional for me, i was symptom spotting every little thing. This time around I feel calmer but its still 4DPO and my brain knows its too early for HcG to be there but not sure how I will be from 10DPO onwards.

Who else here is going through the TWW and how are you coping?

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bunnynbear · 07/06/2023 18:42

@Giles1008 congrats on the house! you're not out until AF shows. i still have my fingers crossed for you.

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Giles1008 · 07/06/2023 18:35

@DmcinT how many DPO’s are you? I’m 12DPO I tested 9, 10, 11 but actually haven’t tested today I can feel AF on the way and had negatives all the others.

Feeling fine about it today because we exchanged on a new house! This month wasn’t meant to be and I’ll do one more more month, then wait until Christmas 🤞🏻

Hoping there is some more BFPs in this thread 🙌🏻

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bunnynbear · 07/06/2023 18:34

@DmcinT look after yourself! have you managed to rest? i understand what you mean but for me, its food, i justify eating whatever cos (in my head > I might be pregnant).

Im 9DPO today, im in two minds whether to test tomorrow or saturday. My amazon delivery of FRER arrived 2 days early! its like its tempting me to test tomorrow😋I feel like im getting PMS as feel emotional but at the same time, work and family stuff have been testing so that too couldve worn me out.

@ManchesterRoad how you feeling?

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DmcinT · 07/06/2023 18:19

@ManchesterRoad I’m same I’ll be 10/11 on Saturday so I think I’ll find it near impossible to not just test.

I had such an urgency to pee at this stage in my last pregnancy that I don’t have this time so I’m convincing myself it’s a bfn. I am so tired thou so god knows 😅

does anyone else find themselves asked to do things and think I can’t do that/lift that etc.. I might be pregnant 😂😂 (internal dialogue obviously lol)

ManchesterRoad · 07/06/2023 18:13

@DmcinT im ok, I think I will end up testing at the weekend which will be 10/11 DPO but will try to take the result with a pinch of salt.

how are you feeling?

DmcinT · 07/06/2023 18:01

How is everyone today? @BabyUxX did u end up testing?

the tiredness has taken me today, I could sleep standing.

I think most of u are a day or 2 ahead of me, wondering will anyone test around 10/11 dpo or can anyone hold out to 13/14? (I have no willpower so will deff test around 11)

@bunnynbear @CrazyCatMom @Giles1008 @ManchesterRoad @foulplay

DHB · 07/06/2023 16:37

Thank you all! I really hope there are more BFPs to come on this thread! We’re all such similar dpo dates too so it’d be great to continue the journey with you all.

This month has taught me to relax more and what will be will be, and that symptom spotting isn’t too beneficial when you’re literally symptomless, it sometimes caused more stress than good…my cervix is hard, my CM had dried up, my sore nipples that I had just around ovulation had gone, so my fingers are well and truly crossed for you all and try to not worry if there aren’t the symptoms you’re searching for 💗 (which I know damn well is easier said than done 😂)

Giles1008 · 07/06/2023 12:59

Ahhh @DHB congratulations our first BFP I hope there is more to come ❤️

DmcinT · 07/06/2023 12:34

@DHB huge congrats, lovely to see such great news and give us all hope 🤞🏽❤️❤️ I’m 10 dpo on Fri or Saturday so very tempted to test now 😂 🙏🏽

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bunnynbear · 07/06/2023 12:10

@DHB thats such great news! So happy for you!!

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DHB · 07/06/2023 08:57

Thank you all!!

@foulplay Absolutely no symptoms whatsoever! I had it in my head that it’d be BFN and I’d be back on Boots ordering more tests for the coming days! All I’ve had is a cold or hayfever, god knows which, over the last few days.

ManchesterRoad · 07/06/2023 08:47

Congratulations @DHB 💐

foulplay · 07/06/2023 08:41

Ahh, congratulations @DHB there's definitely a line there. How are you feeling? I'm the same dpo as you and have no symptoms whatsoever. I think I'm out this month.

foulplay · 07/06/2023 08:38

I'm surprised by my patience so far this tww. 10 dpo here. I've got a bit of a headache this morning. No other symptoms though. However, I've usually got sore breasts before AF arrives by this time and I haven't this month. It's all very confusing.

DHB · 07/06/2023 08:38

Well, around 10dpo today and I have no willpower not to test, used smu…and I can’t believe my eyes 😩🥰

Send all the baby dust to you all!

4DPO yet again, are you with me?
ManchesterRoad · 06/06/2023 19:03

How exciting! I’m so impressed you are planning on waiting until 17DPO. I am aiming to test at 13 DPO but unsure I’ll be able to be that patient.

CrazyCatMom · 06/06/2023 18:58

Yes my first cycle trying, stopped taking the pill on 17/05 and jumped straight into tracking ovulation because I can’t stand not having control lol.

We are flying to Amsterdam for a mini break on 19/06 so planning to test 18/06 (17DPO) if AF hasn’t arrived by then. Time will tell if I can be that patient!

ManchesterRoad · 06/06/2023 18:46

@CrazyCatMom god it must make it that little bit harder knowing so much from being a midwife!

When are you thinking of testing? Is this your first cycle trying?

CrazyCatMom · 06/06/2023 18:27

6DPO here. Never been pregnant before but I am a midwife and my mind is going crazy symptom spotting 🤦🏼‍♀️Noticed had some period-y cramps this morning and a weird metallic taste in my mouth all afternoon. Need to chill!

DHB · 06/06/2023 16:21

@bunnynbear Youre doing better than me haha! I’ve just finished this set of shifts so I’m probably going to test tomorrow with FMU as I’ll be around 10dpo (hopefully anyway! Not a clue really!) Fingers crossed for you too, but I definitely agree with the thinking bfn for lower blow if it is the case! 😩

@Giles1008 Sorry to see it’s a bfn so far :( Maybe try again though in a few days if AF hasn’t arrived! I would say squeeze another in though if it’s not this month, lots of people take little ones abroad!

I’m now full of a cold so that’s just great 😩 Also, the last three days I had really thick pasty white CM but that’s dried up as of yesterday too so I think I’m counting myself out as well!

Giles1008 · 06/06/2023 13:58

@bunnynbear the symptoms of early pregnancy and AF are so similar! It definitely doesn’t mean you are out. It could just be implantation cramps. My FRER is arriving Friday too, at least that means you wont test early and the FRER is likely to be accurate by that point.

I’ve found this TWW really challenging think it’s the time pressure but also we fell pregnant very easily last time. I might try SMEP and start DTD earlier in my cycle we sort of leave it until fertile week but maybe there isn’t enough waiting when I ovulate? Who knows 🤷🏻‍♀️

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bunnynbear · 06/06/2023 13:28

@Giles1008 my BIL's wedding is also in May 2024 and if I'm not lucky this month, i will try again as well. I took inspiration from you and ordered FRER but that wont come until friday so its in time for 12DPO.

@BabyUxX baby dust to you! how are you finding tww this time round? have you tested at all or are you waiting further down the line?

Ladies, today's has been a difficult day for me. I was getting slight cramps earlier, I get them a week before my period is due (I'm due on the 13th) but these are minor and sparingly not my usual bad cramps. I've gone to the toilet a few times (keep checking for implantation bleeding but none) and got a bit more discharge than usual (sorry if its TMI). all of this is what it was like last TWW. I've already started to mentally prepare myself that I'm out.

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BabyUxX · 06/06/2023 11:01

Hiya can I join? I am 9/10 dpo today, and I swear I am experiencing a dull ache like feeling, but I'm not sure if it's just In my head or not 🙈.. over a year of trying so I am used to getting my hopes up but we will see. Wishing you all the best this month ladies x

foulplay · 06/06/2023 10:35

@DmcinT - maybe you could pretend the drinks you made were gross - mess up the ingredients and then say they're too bad to drink...
9 dpo no symptoms whatsoever here. I'm thinking maybe I'm just too old for all of this 😂🤦‍♀️ I do already have 2 dc too.
@Giles1008 2 months old is fine to travel, they'll sleep a lot of it. It's much more difficult when they're mobile.

Giles1008 · 06/06/2023 08:10

Thanks @bunnynbear 11DPO and a BFN I know there is still chance, not out until AF arrives. I’m usually quite down the day before AF so we’ll see due Saturday.

I think you’re right to hold out until 12 DPO, that’s when most would have a BFP if they indeed were pregnant 🤞🏻hopefully you can keep yourself busy until then.