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3dpo - who wants to join the waiting game with me?

83 replies

Potatogirlpie · 30/11/2023 11:54

That dreaded period of waiting to test 😓 9 days before I can test, it's not fun. I've never been a very patient person 😅

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ThelastRolo20 · 07/12/2023 11:30

@bubballoo welcome! I'll be testing the same day but I'll be 14DPO, trying to hold off as long as possible.

@Bugdem123 hey! I think we're together on another thread too. Also hoping for a Christmas miracle, 6/7 days until I'm testing though which seems like a very long time away!

@AppleCrumble96 welcome, I'm 7DPO so similar timings, do you know when you're going to test? Could be beginners luck haha!

@BirdIsland ah sorry about the temp drop, I don't track temp so don't know if there's a chance that it could still be okay? When are you due on? x

BirdIsland · 07/12/2023 08:30

Morning everyone, 10DPO for me and a big temp drop this morning, so looks like AF is on the way. Good luck to to those still waiting to test ✨

gem71 · 06/12/2023 12:39

gem71 · 06/12/2023 12:34

Sending baby dust you way! It's also my first time TTC... 3rd cycle now. Still experimenting with tracking my ovulation, will probably start BBT tracking in the new year but for now just using Flo! Sorry for the TMI but my cycles are irregular but medically my bits and pieces are normal (I had an ultrasound a few weeks ago as doc suspected PCOS) so wondering if Flo might be out a few days with my tracking.

I'm 12dpo (??) and 3 days late for my period. Have been testing all week and BFN's the whole way through - not disheartened but just want to know! I have absolutely no AF symptoms that I usually get apart from some cramping last week!

Good luck to you all ladies ✨🩷

@AppleCrumble96 sorry, completely forgot to reply to you! 🤣

gem71 · 06/12/2023 12:34

Sending baby dust you way! It's also my first time TTC... 3rd cycle now. Still experimenting with tracking my ovulation, will probably start BBT tracking in the new year but for now just using Flo! Sorry for the TMI but my cycles are irregular but medically my bits and pieces are normal (I had an ultrasound a few weeks ago as doc suspected PCOS) so wondering if Flo might be out a few days with my tracking.

I'm 12dpo (??) and 3 days late for my period. Have been testing all week and BFN's the whole way through - not disheartened but just want to know! I have absolutely no AF symptoms that I usually get apart from some cramping last week!

Good luck to you all ladies ✨🩷

AppleCrumble96 · 06/12/2023 12:16

Hi! Can I join? This is our first time TTC, so we are on our first cycle. I’m 7dpo now, period due on 11th/12th December. Been having some slight pulling, cramping feeling on one side, but I could just be symptom spotting… I was using easy@home ovulation strips, have had a bit of practice as I have been tracking my ovulation for a few months to get the hang of it 😂. Fully aware I’m very unlikely to conceive first time round but still hoping as it would be a nice way to end the year. Hoping for good news for you all xx

Bugdem123 · 06/12/2023 11:57

I'll join! My period is due 17th or 18th of December I think. I've had a weird cycle this month and ovulated earlier than normal so not expecting much. We've been trying since April/May and had a MMC in September so would really love a little Christmas miracle.

bubballoo · 06/12/2023 09:58

Can I join please! 2dpo after a miscarriage in November. Hoping that the "super fertile after miscarriage" stats are true. I'll test on the 13th, 9dpo as I had v.v. faint positives at 9dpo on previous pregnancies.

brbttc · 06/12/2023 09:20

@Potatogirlpie only 3 or 4 more days until you can test is it?? Exciting! I think I'll test in 7 or 8 days time. Grin

miamiamia869 · 04/12/2023 17:50

Ahh thanks. Yeah that's when I'm thinking also. Counting down the days and hoping and praying x

ThelastRolo20 · 04/12/2023 17:37

@miamiamia869 you're a stronger person than me to have done that baby shower! I hope you're okay. I do think the scan pictures are difficult because of when I lost the baby for sure.

I'm planning on getting as close to period due date, if not after before testing. So maybe a week Thursday? I think that's 14 DPO

miamiamia869 · 04/12/2023 16:36

@ThelastRolo20 oh I feel exactly the same like I have almost convinced myself its going to happen, and I need to keep telling myself its a low chance as I know that will be soul destroying when and if AF arrives. Its so hard though as its what's keeping me going after miscarriage and I presume you are feeling the same. Like you say if the worst does happen at least we can have a drink and eat all the good foods over Christmas, and the festivities will keep us busy and minds off everything.

Oh you have a friend expecting with close dates that is hard. My friend is due Christmas eve. I arranged her baby shower and we had that last week. I haven't told anyone so she is unaware and is always sending updates and her final scan photo last week. It was an amazing photo actually but for some reason its the scan photos that are triggering. Maybe because that's when I found out at a scan. I was really looking forward to telling her that we were expecting the same time too.

ThelastRolo20 · 04/12/2023 15:58

@miamiamia869 I know what you mean. My 12 week MMC was mid October so I've had more time to process but my friend had her 12 week scan last week and I said let me know but please don't send me the scan picture.

I'm trying not to convince myself I'll be pregnant this time, but I want to be so badly I'm also dreading AF arriving! Have to keep reminding myself that each month it's a low chance, and at least I can enjoy all the Christmas food and a drink if it doesn't happen.

miamiamia869 · 04/12/2023 15:48

okay, I am feeling miles better from when it first happened and just trying to focus on TTC again. I think seeing scan photos for people due the time I was is really hard though. How are you feeling

I just feel like I'm being too positive and if AF arrives its going to hit me like a tonne of bricks. No symptoms or anything yet and just knowing its going to be a long wait! like you say really dragging and I am obsessing already lol. When will you test if AF doesn't arrive I am going to go for 14th or 15th I think. How are you feeling?

ThelastRolo20 · 04/12/2023 15:25

@miamiamia869 yes we are - hi 😊

We're bang on the same! This TWW is really dragging for me, how are you feeling?

miamiamia869 · 04/12/2023 15:12

Hi joining in, I believe I am 4dpo after a miscarriage at 12 weeks on 6th November.

@ThelastRolo20 Hi - I am with you in another group post
I think we are bang on the same DPO following our miscarriages so praying for us.

Good luck everyone

ThelastRolo20 · 03/12/2023 18:00

@Daisyrobin123 it took 3 cycles with my first and it took 3 cycles with my second although COVID threw the first of those two cycles off so really it was first time lucky! Hoping it won't take long this time around 😊

Daisyrobin123 · 03/12/2023 11:16

@ThelastRolo20 Completely understandable. Did it take you long to conceive your first child? I'm finding it really strange going back to the beginning and starting all over again!
It took 3 cycles for us last time, though the first month I was only going off the Flo app and was definitely timing it all wrong. I didn't want to stress this time but I have started with the OPKs already as I didn't have a clue when I'd be ovulating!

ThelastRolo20 · 03/12/2023 08:12

@Daisyrobin123 thank you ❤️ given the miscarriage I'm going to wait until AF is due. Focusing more on Christmas as a distraction although I'm secretly looking forward to 7 DPO so I can obsessively symptom spot 😂 what about you? X

Daisyrobin123 · 03/12/2023 07:55

@ThelastRolo20 Sorry to hear that 💐I can't even imagine.
Will you test early this month or wait until AF is due? So far I'm feeling quite chill about it all but let's see if that continues!!

ThelastRolo20 · 02/12/2023 21:19

@Daisyrobin123 we're similar! I have an almost 2 year old and I'm 2 DPO. Unfortunately I had a missed miscarriage at 12 weeks in October but hoping for good news this month x

Daisyrobin123 · 02/12/2023 20:15

Hi I would love to join!
I'm 1DPO on cycle one. I already have an almost 2 year old.

I told myself I wouldn't obsess/read here/test early but I don't think that's going very well 😂

It took 3 cycles to conceive my first, but I think I missed ovulation the first 2 months! Flo app said I'd ovulate day 14 and I think I actually ovulated day 16-17!

Potatogirlpie · 01/12/2023 19:35

Super strange feeling and I'm not sure if it's all in my head or I'm being paranoid but I'm 4dpo (still super early for any symptoms) and I keep feeling this pulling feeling in my lower abdo when I move (never felt before). It's like a pulley/crampy kind of feeling. Am I going crazy? 😅 Scared I'm gonna dislodge any potential progress 😂

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Potatogirlpie · 01/12/2023 19:33

@gem71 I think it's still too early, so you're definitely not out this month, try again in a couple more days. I'll be keeping everything crossed for you x
@ThelastRolo20 definitely too early but hey, who knows, I'll be sending all the good vibes your way ,☺️

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ThelastRolo20 · 01/12/2023 19:26

Hello can I join? 1dpo, first proper cycle after a missed miscarriage at 12 weeks in October. Far too early for symptoms but for some reason this cycle my boobs hurt! Never had that even when pregnant with my daughter 😂 so who knows what's going on

gem71 · 01/12/2023 19:13

Potatogirlpie · 01/12/2023 18:49

Its going to be the longest TWW 😭, I feel like I'm counting down the days but the days are dragging. Well I'm gonna keep my fingers crossed for all of us 😁

Can I join please?! Second month TTC, 7dpo and still having BFNs. Not sure if im out but cross nothing out until AF arrives.

I have my fingers and toes crossed for us all! ✨

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