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Anyone else entering the start of the TWW?

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Springcloud26 · 27/09/2026 10:03

3 DPO today and I’m already counting down the days of the TWW until I can test! šŸ™ˆšŸ˜‚

Anybody else just starting their TWW and fancy joining me to help pass the time?!

It really helped me last time to connect with others who were at the same point in their cycle, so thought I’d see if anyone else fancied a little TWW group for this cycle 😊

I’m 39, TTC my first. We’ve been trying since January, but unfortunately had an early MMC in July. This is my first cycle since, so I’m feeling hopeful! ā¤ļø

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Springcloud26 · 02/10/2026 18:35

@GreenPickle I have one of the digital weeks too but will save that if get positive and use it after period is late.

@badtester @Blueblies I’m excited to hear how we all get on! I’m definitely testing tomorrow šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚

✨✨ to all 😊

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badtester · 02/10/2026 18:15

I think I see it @GreenPickle! Fingers crossed for you!

I tested today at 4dp5dt, got a BFN. it’s equivalent of 9dpo but they usually take a day or two longer with ivf I think. It’s possible to get a squinter at day 4 but I wouldn’t expect it til day 6. Nervous for Sunday (if I can avoid testing tomorrow).

Blueblies · 02/10/2026 18:11

I tested today! Don't know why I did it to myself as I knew it was too early! šŸ˜‚

GreenPickle · 02/10/2026 17:33

Springcloud26 · 02/10/2026 17:07

I think I will test tomorrow with the easy @ homes 😊

I think Amol will be murdered! How about you?

yes, love the e@h ones! the clearblue digital with the red light is also very good! I just checked the leaflet thing and it said it's 10miu whereas the digital weeks one are 25miu (although surpringly got my digital positive on that at 9dpo last time!)

Same! It looked like Maya looked that way near the end too! I think James Acaster would make a decent traitor and I think they can throw Richard under the bus later on šŸ˜‚

Springcloud26 · 02/10/2026 17:07

GreenPickle · 02/10/2026 16:48

@Springcloud26 been testing since 6dpo šŸ˜‚ I got some first response ones too but regret getting those, not sure I rate them. They gave me a false negative my first pregnancy! although, that ended in a loss so they might have been onto something 🤣

Made my partner get me a few digitals because I must have spent so much money when we TTC'd before. I remember taking one when we went away somewhere because I could just pretend it didn't happen if it was negative because we wern't at home hahaha

I think I will test tomorrow with the easy @ homes 😊

I think Amol will be murdered! How about you?

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GreenPickle · 02/10/2026 16:48

@Springcloud26 been testing since 6dpo šŸ˜‚ I got some first response ones too but regret getting those, not sure I rate them. They gave me a false negative my first pregnancy! although, that ended in a loss so they might have been onto something 🤣

Made my partner get me a few digitals because I must have spent so much money when we TTC'd before. I remember taking one when we went away somewhere because I could just pretend it didn't happen if it was negative because we wern't at home hahaha

Springcloud26 · 02/10/2026 16:45

GreenPickle · 02/10/2026 16:41

I have of course tested at 8dpo! My first one came up with a weird evap - couldnt really decipher it. Then I did another one and it came up with.. something?

However, now that it's dried I can't see it whatsoever so I think it was just a fluke honestly. I've literally gone to every room, light and window in my house - even the garden šŸ˜‚ losing my mind

I think because I don't really have any symptoms - both of my pregnancies I've had sore boobs from about 6po and this time, absolutely nothing!

Will test until 11/12dpo before I call it a day!

I was wondering whether you tested today! I think I see something on that test, I have everything crossed for you!

I have no symptoms today either, whatever sensations I felt yesterday have gone (I really think it was a stress response).

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GreenPickle · 02/10/2026 16:41

also watched traitors - who do we think is being murdered?

GreenPickle · 02/10/2026 16:41

I have of course tested at 8dpo! My first one came up with a weird evap - couldnt really decipher it. Then I did another one and it came up with.. something?

However, now that it's dried I can't see it whatsoever so I think it was just a fluke honestly. I've literally gone to every room, light and window in my house - even the garden šŸ˜‚ losing my mind

I think because I don't really have any symptoms - both of my pregnancies I've had sore boobs from about 6po and this time, absolutely nothing!

Will test until 11/12dpo before I call it a day!

Anyone else entering the start of the TWW?
Springcloud26 · 02/10/2026 15:24

Welcome @badtester! I am also debating whether to test tomorrow or Sunday I may do both šŸ˜‚ good luck!

Traitors was so good, looking forward to tonight’s! @Coffeeandtheriver

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badtester · 01/10/2026 23:06

Hi everyone, hoping for some positive results for you all on this thread! I am 3dp5dt with two frozen embryos so a bit different but counting down the hours til I can reasonably test. Saturday or Sunday for me I think.

loved traitors tonight @Coffeeandtheriver, enjoy catching up @Springcloud26!

Springcloud26 · 01/10/2026 20:30

Coffeeandtheriver · 01/10/2026 12:21

That’s a really good point, MCs are traumatic but it is reassuring to know that it is possible to conceive.

I’m now only 1-2dpo and am already losing my mind. It’s too early to symptom spot so the anxiety is showing up in other ways. I couldn’t sleep at all last night!

I’m not feeling too positive about this month - I think we dtd a bit too early. I looked back over my dates with the last two pregnancies (one successful, one MC) and both times it was only ā€˜one shot’ šŸ˜† but on the predicted day of ovulation.

What is everyone doing to distract themselves? For me, work thankfully takes up most of my time, and the rest on parenting. I’m looking forward to the Celebrity Traitors to start tonight!

I hope the TWW passes quickly for you, and fingers crossed even if you did dtd early, they were hanging around! 😊

We've been out this evening so will be catching up on Celebrity Traitors later, I love it!

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Coffeeandtheriver · 01/10/2026 12:21

Springcloud26 · 28/09/2026 14:16

I’m sorry about your miscarriage and that it made you so unwell.

I’m also feeling the pressure of time but taking it as a positive that even though it was a MMC, I did conceive when I got the timing right through tracking. Just trying to do the same things again, but I know I can’t control everything!

That’s a really good point, MCs are traumatic but it is reassuring to know that it is possible to conceive.

I’m now only 1-2dpo and am already losing my mind. It’s too early to symptom spot so the anxiety is showing up in other ways. I couldn’t sleep at all last night!

I’m not feeling too positive about this month - I think we dtd a bit too early. I looked back over my dates with the last two pregnancies (one successful, one MC) and both times it was only ā€˜one shot’ šŸ˜† but on the predicted day of ovulation.

What is everyone doing to distract themselves? For me, work thankfully takes up most of my time, and the rest on parenting. I’m looking forward to the Celebrity Traitors to start tonight!

Springcloud26 · 01/10/2026 11:02

Blueblies · 01/10/2026 09:32

Hi! I'm 6 or 7 dpo today and I'm so exhausted! I wake up feeling like I haven't rested at all. It's almost certainly the start of a virus that my toddler has brought home from nursery but I can't help hoping it's a pregnancy symptom. I don't know if I'm going to be able to wait until 6th October to test!

Ah I hope you don’t feel too unwell! I don’t think I can wait until the 6th either! I’m thinking Saturday or Sunday? I’ve never done an early test before so I may let myself have one cycle where I’m a bit more obsessive!

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Blueblies · 01/10/2026 09:32

Hi! I'm 6 or 7 dpo today and I'm so exhausted! I wake up feeling like I haven't rested at all. It's almost certainly the start of a virus that my toddler has brought home from nursery but I can't help hoping it's a pregnancy symptom. I don't know if I'm going to be able to wait until 6th October to test!

Springcloud26 · 01/10/2026 07:37

How is everyone feeling?

I’m 7 DPO today and trying hard not to symptom spot!

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Springcloud26 · 29/09/2026 07:54

@GreenPickle That’s really useful to see your line progression! I know I’m going to cave and test early, after a few cycles of just waiting for missed period (one was positive, one negative and just very delayed) I may allow myself one cycle of early testing and see how it makes me feel! šŸ˜‚

5 DPO today, I have busy day in work so it should fly by and then can start symptom spotting tomorrow! šŸ˜‚

I did a test 3 DPO to see a negative as after my MMC I was seeing a vvvvfl for weeks and never actually saw a strip negative. I wanted to reassure myself that if I do see something it’s defintely new.

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GreenPickle · 29/09/2026 06:40

Springcloud26 · 28/09/2026 19:26

When I got my positive, I really didn’t think it would happen so found it easier to wait until 15 DPO as I felt I was putting off receiving the bad news šŸ˜‚. Now I know it can happen, I just want to know straight away! When will you test?

8dpo (Friday)! last time I got a VERY faint line in the morning but one of those where I thought I was seeing things. Did an evening test and could deffo see something! Have attached my tests (not me doing one 8 months pregnant to see what it looks like šŸ˜‚). Can also tell I had crazy anxiety by doing tests at 4 in the morning šŸ™ƒ

I might do one on Thursday as well so I can use it to compare and also just because šŸ˜‚
maybe I fertilised the egg on the same day as peak šŸ‘€ deffo not but that’s how I justify testing too early

Anyone else entering the start of the TWW?
Springcloud26 · 28/09/2026 19:26

GreenPickle · 28/09/2026 15:12

I had a fertility check before but it was Hertility - I just wanted to know if something was up but it all came out fine. I think it was just one of those things.

i think part of me would want to know if I had a chemical in case I do need to be checked and I can say I’m having trouble keeping the pregnancy (rather than getting pregnant being the issue). It’s all very subjective as I understand seeing the negative test is quite disheartening! I think I would rather know early so I can just sit with it for a couple of days and then get on with a new cycle

When I got my positive, I really didn’t think it would happen so found it easier to wait until 15 DPO as I felt I was putting off receiving the bad news šŸ˜‚. Now I know it can happen, I just want to know straight away! When will you test?

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Springcloud26 · 28/09/2026 19:23

Blueblies · 28/09/2026 15:10

We're at almost exactly the same stage! We started in December so almost the same amount of time trying too. Good luck for the 6th! šŸ¤žšŸ» Yep, I think so! 6 months of trying whatever happens, I believe

Thanks, I’ll definitely request an appoint if this cycle isn’t successful. I’m running out of distractions for the TWW! šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚

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GreenPickle · 28/09/2026 15:12

Springcloud26 · 28/09/2026 14:50

I’ve never done the early testing strips before as didn’t want to know if I had a chemical, but now I think the knowledge could help me, if I do need to get fertility checks?

I had a fertility check before but it was Hertility - I just wanted to know if something was up but it all came out fine. I think it was just one of those things.

i think part of me would want to know if I had a chemical in case I do need to be checked and I can say I’m having trouble keeping the pregnancy (rather than getting pregnant being the issue). It’s all very subjective as I understand seeing the negative test is quite disheartening! I think I would rather know early so I can just sit with it for a couple of days and then get on with a new cycle

Blueblies · 28/09/2026 15:10

Springcloud26 · 28/09/2026 14:20

I think we’re about the same point in our cycle, I’m planning on testing 6th Oct too! (If I can hold off from testing earlier).

We’ve been trying since January and have said if not successful this cycle will make an appointment to start some checks. Is it still 6 months of trying even if have an MMC?

We're at almost exactly the same stage! We started in December so almost the same amount of time trying too. Good luck for the 6th! šŸ¤žšŸ» Yep, I think so! 6 months of trying whatever happens, I believe

Springcloud26 · 28/09/2026 14:50

GreenPickle · 28/09/2026 14:41

haha, me too! i've screenshotted all my flo notes so i can compare šŸ˜‚ tbh i will probably test on 6dpo for the fun of it. i think i put i had belly pinching but i wonder if i have had these symptoms the last year or so but i havent really been paying attention

a lot of mine are like - am i pregnant or am i just a piggy? turns out i was both

I’ve never done the early testing strips before as didn’t want to know if I had a chemical, but now I think the knowledge could help me, if I do need to get fertility checks?

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GreenPickle · 28/09/2026 14:41

Springcloud26 · 28/09/2026 14:13

I know I’ll be watching out for implantation signs on 6 DPO - I’ve checked my notes and last time I noticed some very light cramping!

haha, me too! i've screenshotted all my flo notes so i can compare šŸ˜‚ tbh i will probably test on 6dpo for the fun of it. i think i put i had belly pinching but i wonder if i have had these symptoms the last year or so but i havent really been paying attention

a lot of mine are like - am i pregnant or am i just a piggy? turns out i was both

Springcloud26 · 28/09/2026 14:20

Blueblies · 28/09/2026 14:10

Hi all! I'll join! I'm 3 or 4 dpo. I'm 41 and ttc our second. I have a 2 year old and he was conceived without really trying other than stopping contraception. This time around it's totally different and we've been trying since last December. I had an early miscarriage in February and as far as I know I haven't been pregnant since, but I've stopped testing early and started waiting for my period as it wasn't doing my mental health any good. This month I'm going to test on 6th October though as we've got an appointment to start the process of getting fertility checks so I figure I need to know before that!

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I think we’re about the same point in our cycle, I’m planning on testing 6th Oct too! (If I can hold off from testing earlier).

We’ve been trying since January and have said if not successful this cycle will make an appointment to start some checks. Is it still 6 months of trying even if have an MMC?

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