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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 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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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!

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GreenPickle · 02/10/2026 16:41

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

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 16:48

@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 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 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˜‚

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˜‚

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).

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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GreenPickle · 02/10/2026 19:20

@Springcloud26 i also looked at that leaflet and that's 25miu! so a bit higher than the others! but it's nice to just read it. the amount of times i would just sit and stare at it before šŸ˜‚

@badtester here's hoping! i might do a test tonight but not sure if i can be bothered to keep looking at it. although first pregnancy, my 8dpo was an obvious faint line!

this might be a naive question (so forgive me if it is!) but because you had two embryos, could that be a possibility of twins?

badtester · 02/10/2026 20:42

GreenPickle · 02/10/2026 19:20

@Springcloud26 i also looked at that leaflet and that's 25miu! so a bit higher than the others! but it's nice to just read it. the amount of times i would just sit and stare at it before šŸ˜‚

@badtester here's hoping! i might do a test tonight but not sure if i can be bothered to keep looking at it. although first pregnancy, my 8dpo was an obvious faint line!

this might be a naive question (so forgive me if it is!) but because you had two embryos, could that be a possibility of twins?

Yes it's definitely possible that both embryos could implant and get twins, but it's not a huge chance really - I've had lots of failures, so I'd be delighted with any embryo that was able to stick, one or two!

Springcloud26 · 03/10/2026 07:57

@GreenPickle @Blueblies @badtester I tested this morning at 9DPO, it was negative although when I tilted it in a certain way to the light I thought I might have seen a hint of something that could develop into a vvvvvfl but likely just wishful thinking. Will test again tomorrow!

Did anyone else test again today?

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GreenPickle · 03/10/2026 12:56

@Springcloud26 ooo do you have a picture?

tested this am!

the test from yesterday, i could see the line when it dried down.
a test this morning, not sure if i could see anything but not it's dried there is a line but not sure if it's just an indent as the line is thin. not sure if you'll be able to see as MN really squashes the quality! so i still think it's neg!

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badtester · 03/10/2026 14:32

BFN again here, 5dp5dt. Feeling ok, I think I’m ready to come to terms with it all being over. Few more days to go.

Springcloud26 · 03/10/2026 15:53

GreenPickle · 03/10/2026 12:56

@Springcloud26 ooo do you have a picture?

tested this am!

the test from yesterday, i could see the line when it dried down.
a test this morning, not sure if i could see anything but not it's dried there is a line but not sure if it's just an indent as the line is thin. not sure if you'll be able to see as MN really squashes the quality! so i still think it's neg!

No pic, couldn’t really see anything - I will take one tomorrow if anything develops!

I still see the line on yours! Maybe tomorrow will be clearer as it will have had 48 hours?

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Springcloud26 · 03/10/2026 16:01

badtester · 03/10/2026 14:32

BFN again here, 5dp5dt. Feeling ok, I think I’m ready to come to terms with it all being over. Few more days to go.

Fingers crossed for tomorrow’s test, hope you are able to take your mind off it today šŸ¤ž

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badtester · 03/10/2026 22:29

Thanks @Springcloud26, really hope we’ve both got faint lines to take photos of tomorrow! We have a super busy day so not sure if we’ll get to testing, maybe in the evening. Honestly my mind is just moving on so quickly - I said something casual to my wife about only having to do two more progesterone injections (every three days, have to carry on for two more over the week before my official test day from the clinic). And she was like ā€œwell only if it hasn’t worked, there’s every chance I’m jabbing you for another 2 months!ā€ (If it works i have to keep them up until 12 weeks). My brain has just moved on from the idea it could have - I’m mentally clearing the old baby clothes out of the attic and putting them on Vinted already!

GreenPickle · 04/10/2026 06:35

Negative on ultra early digital at 10dpo - I know it’s early but I feel like I would tell by now if I was preg! Looks like the easy @ home just gave horrible false positives / evaps!

my period is due Thursday or Friday so will be stocking up again! Will probably fly under the radar until I O again - around 3 weeks time!

really hope you get your positives! Please keep me updated!

This was first month for number 2 for me and I feel way more gutted than I thought I would! Got all my ovulation stuff in my Amazon basket - just waiting for prime day šŸ˜‚

Springcloud26 · 04/10/2026 07:11

Negative for me at 10 DPO - I’ll do one more at 12 DPO and then wait for AF to arrive. Premom says due Tuesday, Flo says Friday - I’m not sure the length of my luteal phase so at least if not successsful this cycle, I’ll have another piece of information!

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badtester · 04/10/2026 07:17

Eurgh sorry @GreenPickle@Springcloud26Hope you have something nice and distracting to do today?

I find it a bit mad sometimes that ā€œnormalā€ people can just carry on trying again the next month for free!! IVF does weird things to your sense of how babies are made. If this one doesn’t work out for you, hopefully next month is the one x

GreenPickle · 04/10/2026 07:22

@Springcloud26 big hugs! But yes, also love finding out new tidbits to help me for the next month. How long are your cycles usually?

@badtester you make a good point and that puts a lot into perspective. Have you / will you test today or holding out? Hope this cycle works for you, can’t imagine the financial burden! But I also know it will 100% be worth it!

Springcloud26 · 04/10/2026 10:06

badtester · 04/10/2026 07:17

Eurgh sorry @GreenPickle@Springcloud26Hope you have something nice and distracting to do today?

I find it a bit mad sometimes that ā€œnormalā€ people can just carry on trying again the next month for free!! IVF does weird things to your sense of how babies are made. If this one doesn’t work out for you, hopefully next month is the one x

Thank you @badtester I’ve got some prep for work that I need to do for the week ahead so that will keep me busy, I’ve also booked to go swimming later!

When is your official test date at the clinic? I understand the wanting to protect your heart and mentally preparing, I also hadn’t thought about it from your perspective, thank you for sharing, it must be so much harder x

I know if AF does arrive I will feel upset but also the start of the next cycle does bring some fresh hope, and I hope my brain will shift quite quickly to looking forward.

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Springcloud26 · 04/10/2026 10:12

GreenPickle · 04/10/2026 07:22

@Springcloud26 big hugs! But yes, also love finding out new tidbits to help me for the next month. How long are your cycles usually?

@badtester you make a good point and that puts a lot into perspective. Have you / will you test today or holding out? Hope this cycle works for you, can’t imagine the financial burden! But I also know it will 100% be worth it!

@GreenPickle I would say the most consistent length over the last 12 months is 32 days, but I have had some last 35-37 days too. The only cycle I tracked ovulation I conceived so I don’t actually know how long it would have been. I waited to test 15 DPO and had a strong line.

Going by 32 days on this cycle I would expect AF Wednesday, 13 DPO.

Will you keep testing or wait?

I think I will also take a break from the boards if AF arrives, I have a couple of projects I need to complete by November so will try and get some headspace back. It has been so nice to have the support from everyone though and chat things through 😊

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GreenPickle · 04/10/2026 12:07

@Springcloud26 Not long to wait for next cycle if that’s what it comes to then (but I hope not)!

im roughly the same although mine are now a bit more equally split between 28-32 days (has changed since having a little one!) I think this cycle will be 31 or 32 so I’m due either Thursday or Friday! I normally get spotting before so, if that doesn’t happen, I may test on Wednesday. My O day is guessed to be 25th.

i will be taking time away, probably until about 3 or 4dpo! Which will be end of Oct!

I’ll probably just wait now rather than test (unless I start spotting). I go into every cycle thinking my period will come by the end so it’s more of a surprised if I do get a BFP!

probably more upset at myself that I’m upset when it’s my first cycle for number 2! Will be buying some coq10 though!