Anyone else in their TWW?

[hayleyfx]

AF is due in 5 days for me and the waiting is driving me crazy! I've had my usual signs that AF is coming - bloating, cramping, tiredness. The only difference this month is that my cm usually stops almost completely in the days leading up to my period but (tmi sorry) I've had loads this month! Also 3 days ago I had 2 days of fairly strong cramps (nothing like AF cramps) but still noticeable, convinced myself it was implantation but isn't that a bit early?
I'm trying not to get my hopes up so I'm not so disappointed and upset when AF shows!
This two week wait is a nightmare lol

[Lilypad15]

Me! I have a very regular cycle however this month I ovulated 5 days late so waiting for af to come. I’m cd31 of a normally 28 day cycle but expecting af Thursday. I haven’t had any tww symptoms this time round. I just had some test results back and been told I AM ovulating. Don’t know how to feel about that lol obviously I’m glad I’m ovulating but that also means that isn’t the problem and it might be something that isn’t as easy to fix. I don’t do tests anymore, the disappointment of constant negatives got too much so I just wait until af shows up. Good luck to you all :)

[Lndnmummy]

I tested today at 11dpo and got bfn. Disappointed but hey ho.

[hayleyfx]

@Mumof3 congrats! Wishing you a very happy and healthy pregnancy, great news
@Lndnmummy I know it can be disheartening but it's very possible to have false negatives at 11dpo, you never know! When I was pregnant last year I didn't test positive until I was 3/4 days late for af so it's not over until af shows!
Good luck to everyone else who has joined, FX for you all, really want some BFP news from everyone soon!

[Queeniepoos]

TWW is torture! Af due on Sunday but I'm driving myself crazy already. So many symptoms I can't ignore that 'can only mean one thing' ...but that one thing could be that I'm hormonal & imagining it all! Lol. Someone pass the jammie dodgers & flick the kettle on, this is going to be a bumpy week!

[loobylou124]

Me too, @queenie! Was doing really well until last night when I just got thoroughly depressed and irritable. My 'symptoms' have been different every month so far, so it's impossible to get excited about them, but also really difficult to avoid going 'oooh, that's strange cm for five days before af' and 'hm, no tummy cramps this time, how interesting'. Sigh! We only did it once during my fertile week this time so the chances are pretty low. But there's always that little voice of hope that won't leave you alone! Five days to go! X

[WaterHorizon]

Hi everyone. Like several others here, I'm in my 2nd tww. 5 dpo and hoping I'm not as obsessed with symptom spotting as I was before.

[Lndnmummy]

Actually it was 10dpo and not first morning urine. Maybe I'm not out yet this month? I'm not testing again until after af though

[Queeniepoos]

@loobylou Most of the time I can retain enough pessimism to keep myself in check. Some months I lose it. This week I've gone off the deep end. To be fair I've got seriously sore boobs, those tuber-whatsit spots are up, hugely prominently & apparently multiplying by the look of it- on newly brown & no longer pink nips! I have hip twinges, that weird strain/twinge thing in my stomach if I reach or stretch even slightly...just to start with. (Don't ask, there's soooo many more! Lol)
How can I not go insane believing it's definitely this month? 😂
DH has clocked on & has now started strutting around like a rooster calling himself the sperminator or the impregnator! My hormonal insanity is spreading like the flu.
And I still can't POAfudgingS til Sunday!
I need serious help ...& my body weight in jammie dodgers!
BTW, hi all 😂

[hayleyfx]

Well I caved and took a test this morning one day before af is due and it couldn't be more negative! Lol not giving up hope totally yet but pretty sure af is going to come soon. Trying not to be too down about it

[loobylou124]

Haha @queenie jammie dodgers can solve any crisis 😉 along with a good cup of tea, obvs. Aww @hayley its so hard isn't it, but you're not out yet. Buy/book yourself a treat so you have something positive to look forward to just in case, but it's not over just yet. Same to you @lndnmummy 😘 Welcome to the crazy tww train @water! Hope it's good news this month! x

[hayleyfx]

@loobylou thanks, not totally given up yet but coming to terms with it now that I'm probably not pregnant this month! One of the worst things about it is the thought of going through this all over again next month, this is slowly driving me insane 😂 Still got FX for everyone else for this month, hopefully there's some good news!

[Queeniepoos]

@loobylou ...But I never liked jammie dodgers 'til 2weeks ago! & here we go with the silly symptoms.... 😂 We need an autopilot switch to just carry on as normal for these TWW's without the stress.

[hayleyfx]

How's everyone getting on? Any updates?
AF was due today and didn't arrive but not got my hopes up anymore so I won't be too disappointed if it does arrive in a day or two!
FX for everyone still

[FrowningOwl]

AF due next week on Wednesday. I will be sitting on my hands on Sunday as that would be 10DPO I also calculated I only DTD 7 times the month so not holding my breath If I should be doing it every other day I need to be DTD at least 15 times a month! But if I get a BFN this month I'm going to go get checked out by the doctors as I have been off the pill for over a year and a half and while I have only really been trying in the last couple of months I am slightly concerned there's something wrong

[loobylou124]

I'm 9dpo today, with AF due on Sunday. My luteal phase is on the short side but just inside the 'safe' zone. Had a horrendous night last night of vivid dreams, indigestion, nausea and wobbliness. Was half tempted to test this morning but managed to restrain myself. Probably just ate something dodgy, lol! X

[loobylou124]

When will you test @hayley? @frowningowl we only managed twice during my fw this time, but you never know. Quality not quantity, haha 😉 x

[CherryVicky29]

Joining the TWW this will be my second and hated the first so going to try busy myself this time! Af due 13th October so only 1-2dpo

[hayleyfx]

Good luck @frowningowl you're definitely still in with a chance though!
@loobylou well af still not arrived but planning on leaving it another couple days yet, not too hopeful! When are you planning on testing?
@Cherryvicky welcome to the TWW, good luck to you I hope you get your BFP next month!

[FrowningOwl]

@loobylou124 I am hoping to test Wednesday when AF is due as I'm pretty regular so if it's a BFN I know for sure!

@hayleyfx I hope so! I am very regular and not had any severe pains or bleeding in between periods so I shouldn't think there is any underlying health issues. I'm really hanging around with my job as they have a really good maternity package so the sooner I get a BFP the better!

[PinkChocolatex]

Oh I'm in the same boat @frowningowl I can't stand my job atm but just sticking around cus of their maternity package...hoping that this months my BFP otherwise I'm going to have to reconsider whether I should just leave my job!

[VJONES1985]

I am, but it's a bit confusing. I usually ovulate on day 15 and get af 13 days later (so, a 28 day cycle). However, this month I ovulated on day 18. If my cycle remains at 28 days, then I would only have a luteal phase of 9 days and I guess that would be too short :-( However, if a late ov means af has also been pushed back, then I would be okay.

I'm currently 4dpo and I've had really sore boobs since 1dpo (unusual for me), cramping and fluttering down below, nausea, bad mood, exhaustion, headache. None of these things are usual for me at 4dpo but am trying not to overthink it, especially due to my potential short L.P.

[loobylou124]

Waves to everyone! It's a right pain not being able to see the future sometimes isn't it? Think what amazing life decisions we could all make it we knew exactly when we'd get our bfps! 😉 @hayley I'm going to wait and see if AF puts in an appearance on Sunday. If nothing when I wake up on Monday morning will test then. My afs tend to appear like clockwork so I never get that "eek I'm late, better test" thing! X

[hayleyfx]

@frowningowl well I have my fingers crossed for you that you get your BFP!
@vjones good luck, I hope that those are good signs for you and that you make it through the TWW with some sanity left at the end of it unlike me! 😂
@loobylou here's hoping that af doesn't turn up for either of us keep me updated!

[Mumof3cheeky]

If your lp is 13 days then that's what it probably will be again this month and just have a slightly longer cycle as they say lp will stay the same most month it's the time from your period to ovulation that can change. Good luck x

[FrowningOwl]

@PinkChocolatex It's hard isn't it? DH thinks I should leave if I don't enjoy work but I would be kicking myself if I get a BFP after leaving! I'm debating whether to hunt for a new job if I get a BFN this month. Knowing my luck, I'll probably fall pregnant a month into a new job due to the less stress!