The 2WW Luxury Liner has officially set Sail and I was wondering what the other passengers were like?

[StormBird]

Hello Ladies.....

Anyone else in the same Boat??

CD16 for me, OV'd (as far as I can tell) on CD14. Had the whole EWCM thing but am so obsessed with this TTC thing that I am (for my sins) using the CBFM and trying to get my head round temping - its like a full time job ATM.

So I'd say I am officially on the 2WW.....

Didn't particularly enjoy the last 2WW as it was my first month TTC so was totally convinced I was PG the day after I OV'd - silly cow - I had fabricated every symptom you could think of and was truly suffering - in my head!

So this time round I am determined to try and take it easy, hence the reason I am on a cirtual Cruise.

Would love to meet the other passengers and share 2WW stories, worries and joys. If you fancy it come aboard.....

Hi youngblowfish

I can't help with the time passing sadly as this last 14 days have been the LONGEST ever!

There should be an internet embargo on information concerning symptoms and ovulations and anything which provides us with more information to obsess about I think!!

Good luck with the counting down

x

Crazybutterflylady, I am starting to get to grips with all the acronyms. I think I figured out my stats:

TTC#1 Cycle 1 UCL 32 CD19

I want to speak to my Mum, but I don't actually want to share the figments of my imagination with her - one person getting their hopes up is enough. DH, however, will hear all about it once he gets home from work .

Yeah I thought about calling my mum this morning but I think I'll wait until there's actually something to tell her

It's funny, if someone told me that they were really sure they were pregnant in the first month of trying I would laugh my socks off. Until this month...now I have every sympathy! I am OBSESSED.

Hmm I don't have any symptoms Waterloo!

Sorry to hear AF came curioselle

Not technically on the 2WW as:
a) We're not supposed to be TTC (I am deperate but DH isn't ready yet so we are trying to be super careful)
b) I have no idea when I ovulated

but

Here are my stats.....

Not really TTC#1 UCL 29/30 CD34 - oh, and I'm doing a lot of symptom spotting!!!

I'm guessing I was the first to POAS! I did a test on Tuesday lunchtime when I was 2 days late but got a BFN. Have held off testing again and will be doing a FMU tomorrow. If it's another BFN and AF still hasn't shown up by Monday then I think I'll be heading to the Drs to find out why she's MIA!!!

hmmm ok i will try my stats as well...
TTC1/UCL26/28/CD2

Just spent 5 mins trying to find hash symbol on keyboard and failed - how sad!

When I was in the 2ww I was like 'oh my god, I wish I just knew' now I wish I was back in 2ww! Mental!

I am the same with symptom spotting youngblowfish and crazybutterflylady:
Spots on one side of face
cramp like feelings
and the really crazy...
really feeling in love with my husband (he thought this really meant I was pregnant) - actually I'm just soft.
the fact that when we were JSing, it was good - because in my head it is more likely to make a baby - yep I am weird!

Has the ship left the dock yet? Can I still stow away. I'll be good, and I'll fill the drinks cabinet.

My AF is due between tomorrow and Sunday and I'm startng to sypmtom spot so badly that i'm trying to make the effects of my tummy upset fit being pg. Don't have my usual pre AF aches and pains, but I keep trying to tell myself it's just because of my tummy being all out of whack.

I have one clear blue left in the cupboard from a pg scare last year (when we were not TTC or anywhere near starting), and I would like to please hand it over to the Percer to lock in the ships safe until at least Monday. Testing out of boredom bad!!!

Curiouselle, I loved your comment about loving your DH and enjoying JS . I am exactly the same, but sadly I am all too aware of my high libido and emotional mushiness towards DH and they are nothing to do with my potential pregnancy ;). However, I think you are onto something when you say that enjoying JS makes it more likely for you to fall pregnant. First of all, regular orgasms lower the levels of stress hormones and, secondly, they also make it easier for the sperm to travel inside you. At least that is what I would like to believe .

JustShagging, I did a lot of secret hoping for years, even though I understood that having a baby at that time was probably a bad idea.

crazybutterflylady I spoke to my mum and she was actually very understanding. I was kind of hoping she would give me a clue as to whether or not I may be pg, but instead she told me to go and do some PhD work/write a letter to my 19 year old sister dissuading her from moving in with her bf of two weeks/clean the bathroom. Distraction is key, I think .

Ahoy me hearties

symptom spotting, indulge me please!

Today (day 19 of c.26 day cycle) few specks bloody fibres. Yesterday mild cramps and backache. Did spend ages harvesting new potatoes and lugging a toddler around, so probably just wear and tear.

Will NOT test 'til next Friday, WILL not. I have no test kits in the house and it is best it stays that way.

Is there a dictionary or discussion anywhere to explain all the TTC acronyms? I can't get my (befuddled, tired, that must mean something...) head round them!

Well I did my test, couldn't wait until Monday, I have no willpower - BFN booooo. I have no sign of the evil AF though...

God if this is what it's going to be like every month I am not sure i can cope!

teapartyfan I admire your willpower, well done. There's an acronyms section at the top under the Mumsnet Talk header. It has most of them in but there are a few I don't know either!!

youngblowfish I need to get some of that distraction going on to take over the obsessive tendencies!!

Have a good night everyone

Morning All,

Curiouselle & Crazybutterfly thanks for the hugs. I'm due on next friday so its 7DPO for me today. I'm much more relaxed about the situation than I was this time last month so I'm hopeful but no getting OTT about it all.

My stats are:
TTC #1, Cycle #2, CD #21, UCL #28

Hi everyone who's new to the thread, welcome on board. I hope you enjoy the entertainment and the bars free too so help yourselves!

Have a good day.

xx

P.s Sorry AF got you Curiouselle. Who the chuff invited her o board????

Morning all

NoMoreChocBiscuits - we must be 2ww buddies as i'm due on anytime now, haven't been as good as you in resisting the too early testing though

I hope I can take your example next month StormBird... I have been pretty close to hysterical the past week - I'm lucky to have been able to spill here and not in RL or my friends would probably have disowned me!!

Happy Friday everyone! x

Morning mates (raises flag),

I know what you mean crazybutterflylady I have not told anyone bar one friend that I am trying to conceive because I don't want asked every 2 seconds 'ARE YOU PREGNANT YET?', 'Is that a glow I see?' and then the 'aawwww' with head tilt when you say no.
I have seen other friends go through this, and I am sure the stress doesn't help.

I does mean I have to stop myself saying 'I might be pregnant''My nipples are sensitive' or some other weird ttc chat!

Ha ha So thank you all for being weird chat mates

Loving the weird chat!!
I did another test this morning and got yet another BFN........ I can see myself going slightly insane this weekend with no sign of AF appearing and no BFP to confirm what's going on.....

Think the GP may be getting a visit on Monday morning!

Good morning lovelies,

Did I mention how much I would love to be pregnant?

This is the very first time in my life when I mind having very long cycles. It adds at least 4-6 days to the average 2ww time. I don't have an urge to get a test yet, since I know that as soon as I start pissing on these, I will have to buy hundreds until I get a BFP. Besides, it is only 5DPO, I suspect I might change my tune in two weeks time .

Just wanted to wish everybody good luck! xxx

I think the stress of thinking about it makes your P longer... I have found that before, like right before my wedding (not the best time for a pg scare!).
Easier said than done not to overthink it though...!

I was thinking of getting some of the strip tests from eBay as they are really cheap! Has anyone used them before?

Don't succumb to the testing in-saneness! Pregnancy tests are more expensive than smoking and don't even last as long! If you guys all succumb then I will loose my currently strong mild willpower next cycle!

justshagging that must be stressful for you! have you had long cycles before, could it be stress? Maybe the tests are dodgy! Fingers crossed for you!

crazybutterlylady, don't say that! If it is any longer, my next ovulation will be in the middle of Autumn! But I did have exactly the same experience just before the wedding when my period was a week late. But it was fine, I enjoyed having PMT boobs filling the dress out .

Arranged a leisurely coffee this evening with a lovely friend of mine. I am hoping she will take my mind off wishing for a belly .

hmmmmm coffee

Nope - usually 29/30 day cycles and today is CD35........ Going to have to tell DH tonight that I'm late but tests are negative. Lets hope that he doesn't freak out too much!!!!

Oh dear - justshagging I hope he is supportive, and I hope the doctor can help! Maybe you are having an shy baby

Big hug

Curiouselle, DH was not impressed when I downed a beer last night .

JustShaggingForNow I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you and your DH x

He will be supportinve but I fear that he may think I planned it!!! I am desperate for a baby now and he wants to wait until next March/April before TTC.

If I am then I know he will come around to the idea eventually. Before we got married he said that it wouldn;t be a complete disaster if I got pregnant before the wedding and so I think he is just planning ideal timing for us at the moment.

How likely is it that I am PG but am testing negative?? I have no idea on this stuff so any advice would be very welcome!!!

Well Clearblue was quite clear this morning. It said, you silly girl, Nomore. Get your arse off that cruise ship and go make up the spare bed, beause AF is due at anytime now. still no actual sign of it, but I'm figuring my sore tum is masking it (at least I'm over the worst of it though!)

So Crazy turns out I'm not so good at refraining from early testing after all. Shall have to get some cheapie tests for next month because if this is going to become a habit I can't afford to keep wasting digi tests!

JustShagging how bizzarre that your AF and BFP are both MIA. GP first thing monday sounds like a good idea. Good luck with the hubby chat.