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2WW looking for company 😊

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Chikas · 03/11/2025 17:36

4DPO, really tried to go it alone but think it may be nice to have some ladies to chat with and share experiences whilst we wait x

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HallidayJones6779 · 06/11/2025 16:07

I'm 6dpo, 7 at best and I am so anxious. Had backache since ovulation really but it's eased now (and that's been quite normal for me the last few cycles anyway). I have a bit of an uneasy tummy too.... but I think that's just anxiety! Boob was tingling but I think I'm just over analysing every little twinge as that's only really there when I think about it.. so I'm not sure that's even there at all. Plus all these things are quite normal for the luteal phase anyway, I think! I wish we could fast forward the next 5 days!

Chikas · 06/11/2025 15:15

Hi ladies,

Hope you’re doing well @Biscuitbaby2218 @Orangeroses243 nice to hear you’re experiencing new symptoms. It’s a bit sad isn’t it that TTC takes away the joy and excitement of TTC if you know what I mean. Like i totally relate to both of you re not wanting to get hopes up but the other part of me is like the hope of a bubba is so much to be excited about. Sigh…don’t get me wrong, I’m same, don’t want to get my hopes up too.

Im 7DPO today and im feeling more hormonal than physical symptoms. Im feeling jittery and anxious almost which is unlike me. There’s nothing to be stressed over but yet i feel I dont know, weird. 🤷‍♀️

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Biscuitbaby2218 · 06/11/2025 14:34

@Orangeroses243 ooo fingers crossed for you !! I’ve heard positive stories about that too ☺️

im still having the weird popping/ fluttering feeling ! I’ve never experienced it before not even in my 2 previous pregnancies so goodness knows what’s going on 😅 I’m trying not to look too much into it cause I really don’t wanna set myself up for disappointment! I must say though it’s hard to ignore especially since it’s been happening on and off since 7am it’s happening right now as I type 🫣 I suffer from trapped gas quite frequently so I know it definitely doesn’t feel like that usually does for me 🤷🏼‍♀️ only time will tell I suppose ☺️

Orangeroses243 · 06/11/2025 14:08

@Biscuitbaby2218 hope your doing ok, hang in there it feels like forever!
I am 11dpo. Yesterday morning I had stabbing sharp pain lasted like 1 seconds took my breath away read some really positive stories on bfp following this as a sign of implantation but like you feel like o domt want to get my hopes up so am not testing today 😅🙌
Have you has these flutters before? Or is this a new occurrence your experiencing 🤔 x

Biscuitbaby2218 · 06/11/2025 10:03

Hello lovely ladies ! I’m 6dpo today. The wait is about to feel even worse 😂 also getting fluttery uterus spasms all morning which I know is probably nothing so I’m having to shut my own thoughts of hope down 🤣 I don’t want to convince myself again just to see a bfn! How are you all doing today ?

Chikas · 05/11/2025 17:21

HallidayJones6779 · 05/11/2025 16:12

I keep googling my chances of being pregnant and Google AI keeps telling me it's a 'significant chance' if I DTD the day or two before ovulation - which is what we did. Is it really that 'significant'? From what I've read it can be more like 20-30% each cycle which doesn't feel really that 'significant'.

I think they always say a couple days leading up to is good as the swimmers will already be in waiting when the egg is released (ovulation), rather than aiming for the day of ovulation where it’s difficult to tell whether you’ve caught the egg or not, if you know what I mean.

Apparently two days leading up to ovulation, day of ovulation and day after ovulation are all significant 😊. It only takes one but the more you can hit either or all of those days the better.

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Moosey898 · 05/11/2025 17:14

@Orangeroses243 no symptoms for me but I've been pregnant 5 times now and each time I've never had symptoms before AF was due!

Moosey898 · 05/11/2025 17:13

HallidayJones6779 · 05/11/2025 16:12

I keep googling my chances of being pregnant and Google AI keeps telling me it's a 'significant chance' if I DTD the day or two before ovulation - which is what we did. Is it really that 'significant'? From what I've read it can be more like 20-30% each cycle which doesn't feel really that 'significant'.

I think it means significant compared to that, or at least that's how I've always looked at it 😂 but you're right, generally speaking there's around a 20-25% chance each cycle (not taking age and other individual circumstances into account of course! Just the average).

Chikas · 05/11/2025 16:21

Welcome to the gang @HallidayJones6779 😊

@Orangeroses243 could that feeling you had be implantation? When are you due to test again? As for me, symptoms eeerrmmm other than the bloat, but similar to @Biscuitbaby2218 it’s probably just the hormones trying to trick me, haven’t got much else. My nipples have gone slightly bigger and darker, but I’m not falling for that as I have done in the past. I did have some stabby feeling in my left breast earlier which is unusual I guess. Oh the symptom spotting!!!!

@Moosey898 also welcome 🤗 testing on Friday, yey we love testing. I will live vicariously through those ahead of me.

@thismonthsfad im glad greys is helping, honestly! I’ve just started Victoria - I don’t know but really seem to be into historical dramas at the moment. I mentioned Downtown Abbey the other day and before that I fell in utter love with the Crown, so hoping this Victoria is as good and hooks me in so much that I forget I’m even in a TWW. Fingers crossed 🤞

Anyone else got any symptoms happening for them?

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HallidayJones6779 · 05/11/2025 16:12

I keep googling my chances of being pregnant and Google AI keeps telling me it's a 'significant chance' if I DTD the day or two before ovulation - which is what we did. Is it really that 'significant'? From what I've read it can be more like 20-30% each cycle which doesn't feel really that 'significant'.

thismonthsfad · 05/11/2025 15:16

Chikas · 05/11/2025 13:04

Afternoon ladies, hope you’re well.

I didn’t know that about camomile - will bare in mind.

Im 6DPO today and time has officially stood still.

I didn't know that either about the tea - that's interesting.

Did you pick a TV show to binge? I feel like it's really helped me this cycle but maybe a bit too much because I am not dreaming about Greys Anatomy lol

Orangeroses243 · 05/11/2025 14:53

This morning I felt like Af was here but thats gone. One thing I noticed and its probably not related but i had some very sharp stabbing pains only for like a second or two and I really noticed it as I was sat woth my little girl in bed this morning playing and I just had to stop for a second. Then followed the "AF" feeling and now nothing... 🤔🤔

@Biscuitbaby2218 sorry to hear of the bloating, I have felt a bit like this today, I even thought AF had come but that ache has now gone away and no sign!! 🤞

@Moosey898 your not far off my timing! I am.11dpo. I tested at 9dpo negative! It pit me down a bit so now trying to hold out. I spoke off AF as not sure when it will.come due to stopping the mini pill. So not 100% sure on my timing. So your testing Friday, two more days! Do you have any symptoms?

@Chikas any symptoms you have noticed yet? Agreed TIME HAS FROZEN!

HallidayJones6779 · 05/11/2025 13:54

I'm only 4dpo and it's killing me! I'll join you ladies! Xx

Chikas · 05/11/2025 13:04

Afternoon ladies, hope you’re well.

I didn’t know that about camomile - will bare in mind.

Im 6DPO today and time has officially stood still.

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breadqueen · 05/11/2025 10:46

Think I’m ovulating rn! Had ewcm yesterday and the day before, we tried last night and it’s our first time trying so I’m defo symptom spotting this morning lol, thinking I feel something in my lower belly. We had an unplanned pregnancy a little over a year ago that we lost at 9 weeks, i had symptoms 2 days after conception and knew I was pregnant because of the symptoms (just had to wait to confirm) so ill definitely be looking for things lol trying to remind myself every pregnancy can be different and just chill out!!

Moosey898 · 05/11/2025 10:39

Orangeroses243 · 04/11/2025 14:49

👋 please can I join in? Im 9dpo tested this morning - super early right? It was negative. I am so eager as I am sure everyone is!
I am wondering now when to test again, what's everyone else's thoughts?
Anyone else similar timing to me? Xx

Hi! I'm 8dpo, think I'll test Friday at 10dpo. Not holding out a lot of hope as it's only our first cycle back trying again.

@Biscuitbaby2218 peppermint tea always works for me 😊

breadqueen · 05/11/2025 10:35

Biscuitbaby2218 · 05/11/2025 10:13

I’ll give the tea a go ! I do enjoy a herbal tea ☺️

Don’t drink chamomile ! Not safe for pregnancy, make sure you look up whatever you drink is safe!

Biscuitbaby2218 · 05/11/2025 10:13

I’ll give the tea a go ! I do enjoy a herbal tea ☺️

thismonthsfad · 05/11/2025 09:55

Morning ladies - currently 7DPO today and halfway through season 3 of Greys Anatomy lol!

The only symptom I have is disturbed sleep which is quite unusual for me, my husband is unwell at the moment and snoring loads so this is probably what it is..

@Biscuitbaby2218 sorry to hear about your bloating ☹️ I have felt a bit 'sausagey' the last few days - do you drink any sort of herbal teas like peppermint or chamomile? I am wondering if that may help.

Biscuitbaby2218 · 05/11/2025 07:38

Morning ladies ! How are you all feeling ? My bloating is extreme today!! Progesterone is kicking my butt apparently cause I feel like if I even drink a sip of water my stomach might explode 😂 anyone got any tips to bring this bloat down ? Also I’m 5dpo so fully aware it’s not baby related 😂 definitely hormones but I genuinely feel like that pig goes pop board game 🤣 I’ll be rolling my way to take the kids to school today !

Chikas · 04/11/2025 20:17

Orangeroses243 · 04/11/2025 17:19

@Chikas thank you! ❤️

I know its best to wait isn't it!

I think I am going to try and wait till missed AF now. As I felt disappointed this morning but its still so early. I know some people do show an early positive so I was just being hopeful 😅😟

I have a 10 month old little girl so I am always busy but doesnt stop my mind from over thinking..after all a little baby is a sibling for her 🥰🥰

What avout you how are you powering through? X

Yah defo try your hardest to keep busy and it’s good you’ve got a little one to keep you occupied.

This group is helping me in trying to keep testing at bay. I’m also watching telly.

I saw something on social media where a nurse was saying you shouldn’t BD one week after ovulation. Apparently it aids in implantation. Not sure how true this is. So many opinions, fads and advice. Can’t keep up.

lol @Biscuitbaby2218 symptom spotting is REAL, I think we have all been here. Month before last I was so convinced I was pregnant I dragged hubby to A&E as I had convinced myself I could possibly be having an ectopic. I’ve had one in the past so it’s kinda one of my top ttc fears. Doc’s took tests and confirmed I wasn’t even pregnant 😌 I blame FRER tests these days have like this line that comes up which can be super confusing. Anyway we laughed about the whole saga over Sunday dinner. Being a woman is a different ball game entirely.

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Biscuitbaby2218 · 04/11/2025 19:26

@Orangeroses243 welcome !! You’re definitely not out yet !! 9dpo is still super early 😊 sometimes implantation can take up to 10dpo which I’m sure you know ☺️

fingers crossed for you this cycle!

i find evenings the hardest in the Tww, I’m trying not to be a symptom spotter and googling every little thing this cycle 😂 had myself CONVINCED last cycle ! I’m watching a lot of Amazon prime and Netflix in the evenings to keep my mind from getting ahead of itself 😂 currently watching ‘on call’ on prime it’s doing the trick keeping me distracted tonight !

Orangeroses243 · 04/11/2025 17:19

@Chikas thank you! ❤️

I know its best to wait isn't it!

I think I am going to try and wait till missed AF now. As I felt disappointed this morning but its still so early. I know some people do show an early positive so I was just being hopeful 😅😟

I have a 10 month old little girl so I am always busy but doesnt stop my mind from over thinking..after all a little baby is a sibling for her 🥰🥰

What avout you how are you powering through? X

Chikas · 04/11/2025 15:49

Hi 👋 @Orangeroses243 welcome! We are still a small group and I think you maybe ahead of us in terms of DPO. I’m currently 5DPO and counting and hoping to wait til missed AF which is like next weekend aaaahhhh!!!!

9DPO maybe a little early, maybe wait a few days til like 12DPO if you can, I know it’s super hard.

We are here trying to sit tight but so hard already. How have you been trying to keep busy the last 9 days?

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Orangeroses243 · 04/11/2025 14:49

👋 please can I join in? Im 9dpo tested this morning - super early right? It was negative. I am so eager as I am sure everyone is!
I am wondering now when to test again, what's everyone else's thoughts?
Anyone else similar timing to me? Xx

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