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Anyone else 3DPO? Let’s do the TWW together!

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Amy341 · 30/07/2024 11:38

Hey, so my predicted ovulation day was Saturday, according to the many apps I use and my ovulation tests 🤣

this is my second cycle TTC baby number 3. Would love to chat to others who are in the TWW too to help pass this painful time!

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Amy341 · 26/08/2024 08:48

So exciting for you! And I’m happy you feel you can stop testing now and hopefully just start to feel more relaxed!

im currently in the TWW now… 3DPO and keeping everything crossed 🥹 we BD almost every day in my fertile window this time (apart from day of ovulation annoyingly!) did anyone else conceive despite not doing it on ovulation day?

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MeggggsssTTC · 21/08/2024 09:00

Sorry to hear that some of you have had CP this time around. Sending you lots of hugs!

Congrats to everyone that got their BFPs and baby dust to those who haven't gotten theirs yet.

Thanks @Amy341 for setting this thread (it was a life saver during the two-week wait ☺️ you are all fabulous ❤️

I will be 6 weeks on Friday and have had my 3+ weeks on a clear blue digital earlier this week so I'm going to try and stop testing from now on.

Anonymous130197 · 19/08/2024 09:42

Oh I know exactly what you mean, it really is trauma! The best word for it.

We're TTC our fourth so unfortunately I'm seasoned in it. I have cervix issues, had a miscarriage between babies 2-3 and then this now!

And I'm so sorry for all the experiences you've have to endure my lovely.
I don't think it really ever becomes easier to TTC does it? 💗

LucyCL · 19/08/2024 09:39

watermelonsoda · 17/08/2024 22:05

@LucyCL drives you insane doesn't it! Have an early scan booked for a couple of weeks time too 😅

I decided to wait until week 8 and that is when there is likely to be a heartbeat. Also the scan will tell me if it is a viable pregnancy. Ah, it is really scary...😔

LucyCL · 19/08/2024 09:37

Anonymous130197 · 19/08/2024 09:28

Bless you lovely,

I had a CP too this cycle we were so so gutted. Here if you want to talk 💗

I am so sorry that you had a CP! I don't think I can forget about the pain and it is close to trauma in my opinion. Because I had a MC in March then getting a second BFP this April gave me hope. CP happened soon after that and I didn't even know anything about it. So, the experience was painful. 😢I feel you completely.

Anonymous130197 · 19/08/2024 09:28

S4mmyj90 · 17/08/2024 20:46

I had a CP 😭

Bless you lovely,

I had a CP too this cycle we were so so gutted. Here if you want to talk 💗

Amy341 · 19/08/2024 09:26

S4mmyj90 · 17/08/2024 20:46

I had a CP 😭

Oh gosh I’m so sorry 😞 I’ve never experienced this I can’t imagine how upsetting it must be! Big hugs to you xx

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BlueberryPoppy123 · 19/08/2024 08:19

Guys after such a long draining cycle premom guessing my ovulation days after not getting positive opks someone on here suggested based on bbt I actually ovulated on CD 33. I'd stopped doing opks by then as thought I was way out. But today CD 42 I have got a vvvfl 😭 thought it was negative at first but sat here watching it get stronger. It's still barely there but it is there!!! Do you see it? I'm shaking 😭

Anyone else 3DPO? Let’s do the TWW together!
LucyCL · 18/08/2024 17:57

Lowkeyloopy · 18/08/2024 16:59

Oh sorry @LucyCL , I wasn’t commenting negatively on your testing! Sorry if it came across that way. I think we each need to do whatever helps to get us through, and that all depends on our own individual experiences and personalities.

I definitely get the urge to test myself, but when I’m sat waiting for that line it’s just too much anxiety, and if it wasn’t as dark as I’d hoped, but I also wasn’t having bleeding or pain, I would just feel like a ticking time bomb! Agree staying positive is best, and the best way for me to do that and protect my mental health is just to say “I’m pregnant until proven otherwise”. Just gotta get through the next few weeks hopefully then EPU said to ask GP for a referral for a scan.

Oh I was not upset at all. I am sorry if my message made you feel like that. 💙I totally agree with you and I really think that you are very sensible about line progression and not overstressing yourself. I read about a lot of types of MCs and I understand that anything could happen. All we can do is to remain calm and positive, take it day by day.

Lowkeyloopy · 18/08/2024 16:59

Oh sorry @LucyCL , I wasn’t commenting negatively on your testing! Sorry if it came across that way. I think we each need to do whatever helps to get us through, and that all depends on our own individual experiences and personalities.

I definitely get the urge to test myself, but when I’m sat waiting for that line it’s just too much anxiety, and if it wasn’t as dark as I’d hoped, but I also wasn’t having bleeding or pain, I would just feel like a ticking time bomb! Agree staying positive is best, and the best way for me to do that and protect my mental health is just to say “I’m pregnant until proven otherwise”. Just gotta get through the next few weeks hopefully then EPU said to ask GP for a referral for a scan.

MrsG2022 · 18/08/2024 16:14

Sorry to hear you had a CP @S4mmyj90 fingers crossed for the next few cycles!

I’m also at the testing obsessively stage but getting dye stealers now at 20dpo. Going to wait until Tuesday to do my last clear blue digital. Have got an early scan booked in for 7 weeks 🤞🏼

Anyone else 3DPO? Let’s do the TWW together!
LucyCL · 18/08/2024 12:24

Lowkeyloopy · 17/08/2024 22:53

I’m so sorry @S4mmyj90 for your CP - it’s so cruel. Look after yourself!

18 DPO / 4 weeks 3 days PG today. Just trying to think in terms of milestones. Right now, just glad of the BFP, then will be glad of reaching 5 weeks on Wednesday.

Still pretty convinced I’ll have a CP though. Even though I know it’s early for many symptoms, I just don’t “feel” pregnant. Even though I have occasionally bouts of tiredness, I thought I had more cramping with my DS.

I stopped testing about 6 days ago so I don’t drive myself mad. The MMC has taught me that even high hcg doesn’t mean a successful pregnancy unfortunately. So just going to take each day as it comes and try not to stress. (Easier said than done.)

Would be lovely to stay in touch and see how everyone is getting on.

I do understand even getting a darker line is not a definite answer of a viable pregnancy. Seeing the line progression makes me less anxious after losses. I am also going to take it day by day because anything could happen. Having a positive attitude and feeling hopeful is the way to go forward after losses.
I am sorry that you had MMC last cycle and it must be heartbreaking. I wish you good luck for this pregnancy. If it doesn't go well, I will be happy to listen and talk to you. TTC and MCs are hard. 😔

Lowkeyloopy · 17/08/2024 22:53

I’m so sorry @S4mmyj90 for your CP - it’s so cruel. Look after yourself!

18 DPO / 4 weeks 3 days PG today. Just trying to think in terms of milestones. Right now, just glad of the BFP, then will be glad of reaching 5 weeks on Wednesday.

Still pretty convinced I’ll have a CP though. Even though I know it’s early for many symptoms, I just don’t “feel” pregnant. Even though I have occasionally bouts of tiredness, I thought I had more cramping with my DS.

I stopped testing about 6 days ago so I don’t drive myself mad. The MMC has taught me that even high hcg doesn’t mean a successful pregnancy unfortunately. So just going to take each day as it comes and try not to stress. (Easier said than done.)

Would be lovely to stay in touch and see how everyone is getting on.

watermelonsoda · 17/08/2024 22:05

@LucyCL drives you insane doesn't it! Have an early scan booked for a couple of weeks time too 😅

LucyCL · 17/08/2024 21:56

watermelonsoda · 17/08/2024 21:36

17dpo for me today and here's all the tests I've taken since 6dpo minus a clear blue digital and an Ovum test the other day 🙈 think my testing obsession stems from having a chemical a few months ago but feeling more confident we're over that hill now

To be honest… This is how anxious I was. I am the example of extreme testing.😅This is what 1 MC and 1 CP did to me.

Anyone else 3DPO? Let’s do the TWW together!
Anyone else 3DPO? Let’s do the TWW together!
watermelonsoda · 17/08/2024 21:39

@S4mmyj90 CPs really are shit, it properly knocked me over when it happened to us a couple of months ago. Hope you're feeling okay 😔

watermelonsoda · 17/08/2024 21:36

17dpo for me today and here's all the tests I've taken since 6dpo minus a clear blue digital and an Ovum test the other day 🙈 think my testing obsession stems from having a chemical a few months ago but feeling more confident we're over that hill now

Anyone else 3DPO? Let’s do the TWW together!
S4mmyj90 · 17/08/2024 21:00

@LucyCL thank you 🥰

LucyCL · 17/08/2024 20:59

Amy341 · 17/08/2024 20:43

Just came here to ask all of you with your BFP’s how you’re doing?? How are you feeling?? Congratulations again 😁 we are giving it one more month of TTC then I’m done I think. Leaving it to fate!

I was super anxious from 10 dpo until 18 dpo (today ). I thought I would have another CP and 18dpo was when it happened. This afternoon I just got a dye stealer with 3+ weeks on CB digital. So it is a temporary relief for me.
I wish you good luck for the next cycle and I know ttc journey could be tough and seems endless however sometimes when we leave it to fate, it happens. 💙

LucyCL · 17/08/2024 20:54

S4mmyj90 · 17/08/2024 20:46

I had a CP 😭

Having a CP is tough 😩especially it happens for the first time. I had a CP at the beginning of May. It took me 2 cycles to get back to normal. I really hope you will recover both emotionally and physically. It takes time to heal your wound and I am really sorry it happened! I will be available if you want to talk.❤

S4mmyj90 · 17/08/2024 20:46

I had a CP 😭

Amy341 · 17/08/2024 20:43

Just came here to ask all of you with your BFP’s how you’re doing?? How are you feeling?? Congratulations again 😁 we are giving it one more month of TTC then I’m done I think. Leaving it to fate!

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Anonymous130197 · 10/08/2024 18:36

10DPO and feeling almighty confused ☹️

Tested this morning with ICs as all I have at the minute, did two because I'm an addict and I don't trust cheapies too much 🤣
And both of them came up with a very faint but definite second line within 3 minutes.

Held my wee for 4 hours and did another and nothing... am I overthinking it?
Am I a negative Nancy?

Probably both 🤣 but I just feel like it was almost too good to be true this morning!

LucyCL · 10/08/2024 10:33

Amy341 · 09/08/2024 19:33

Afternoon!
im 13DPO today and AF has come two days early 😫

super happy for all you ladies with your bfp’s!! 🥰

I am sorry that AF arrived however I hope the next cycle will be an exciting and positive one for you !

LucyCL · 10/08/2024 10:32

Lowkeyloopy · 10/08/2024 06:02

BFP…!

BUT it is so so faint. It’s clearer in real life than in the photo - there’s definitely colour and no mistaking the line, but it’s very faint. Think I’m 11DPO and AF due on Tuesday. Still early but I would expect it to be darker on an early test. So we’re not getting our hopes up too much!

For now we’re just happy that we’ve managed to conceive again first cycle trying after MMC. I’m now wide awake at 5.30 so… things I did this cycle in case it helps anyone scrolling for outcomes in the future (like I do!):

  • SMEP!
  • Acupuncture for a few weeks focused on regulating cycle and ovulation (heard some people recommend post MC).
  • Lay down for 15 minutes with pelvis tilted after DTD (you never know!)
  • Didn’t use PreSeed - we normally do, but think it feels too weird to DH.
  • No alcohol, no caffeine for months now.
  • Expert Midwife prenatals
  • DH has been taking Wellman for nearly a year now (but the pregnacare equivalent delays my cycle!).
  • 200mg CoQ10 for egg quality (but only for a month or two and realised it’s not the ubiquinol version so may not have been enough to make a difference yet).

Symptoms during 2WW.. not many really, and I’m a major symptom spotter!

  • Very emotional after ovulation but thinks that’s pure normal hormones and anxiety TTC post MMC!
  • Felt like period coming because of light cramping from around 8DPO. Occasional slight twinges either side. But I swear I got that last month when we didn’t try, too.
  • Waking up at 5am needing to pee (had this last time so this was a good sign for me).
  • Ever so slightly more tired in the last day or so. Wouldn’t have noticed if not looking for it.
  • Ever so slightly more CM - creamy. But think this is a really unreliable indicator, at least for me. Again wouldn’t have noticed if not looking.

So for now we’re just happy that I’m ovulating post MMC and that we got the timing right with the SMEP. If my body works out that this little bundle isn’t healthy and I get AF in a few days, that will be very sad, but such a better outcome than my body holding on and us finding out at the 12 week scan again. I wouldn’t wish that experience on anyone! We shall see..!

Good luck to you and I hope this time will be a viable pregnancy for you !

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