TTC .... TWW wait part 2 !

[Donnat89]

Hi ladies ,

Made a new thread as the old one will be full soon

@Adrianoska
@Juno231
@Sammyclaire22

@MadisonC it might be, but not can be really easily affected by what time you take it, if you've had any alcohol how well you slept etc or just be a random fluke!
I found it was mainly useful for getting my monthly cycle average min temp and post ov temp and to be sure that I had ovulated.

Welcome @MadisonC. Sorry to hear about your previous mcs, that sounds really tough. I'm sorry I haven't used bbt so can't be much help. I've taken a relaxed approach to tracking this cycle which has helped with the horrible tww.

Hi ladies sorry I haven't been around much I've had a lot of family stuff going on so literally haven't had time to even breath only dawned on me that I was like 4DPO or something in not even sure OPKS went out the window with everything going on so I'm just playing the waiting game and highly doubt this month is my month !

Congratulations @Adrianoska brilliant news !

Hope everyone is well xxx

Hi @Donnat89 sorry you've been having a tough time. I think the distractions from ttc can be welcome in a way. This could easily be your month xx

@Skyla01 we can only hope tbh yes it's been nice not obsessing as much . So we will see xxx

Thanks @Sammyclaire22 , using the ppl and bbt has been good to get to know my cycle definitely, & reassuring I'm ovulating at about the expected time. Having to test twice a day though also ensures it's always on your mind. I may need to take a leaf out of @Skyla01 's book and relax a little. Thank you for your lovely comment btw.
Hope you are all doing well.
One more quick question... it seems 9dpo is the first day you can start pregnancy testing, obviously it's better to wait as long as possible but wondering what peoples opinions are? x

*Meant to say using opk and bbt

@Madisonc Yeh I was religious with it for the last 9 cycles but this month I've needed a break. I've only got one tube so wanted to be sure we could maximise our chances as much as possible but I seem to ovulate cd11 give or take a day and my cm is usually pretty consistent. This month I took my bbt cd11 and 13 to check and havnt done but otherwise and it's been a lot easier. I'm waking up less early too! Think I was stressing about getting an accurate reading before my dd woke up.
I've been an early tester the whole way through, usually about 9/10dpo but sometimes earlier if I was having a crazy month. This month I'm going to try and last until 14dpo, but I usually convince myself I have symptoms and want to test to stop myself getting carried away too much

@MadisonC I don't even think about testing until my period is definitely late. My cycles are very regular now and I haven't needed to take a test for almost a year! Af arrives and saves me the bother.

I think lots of people test from 10dpo. Seems a bit crazy to me- why not just wait a few days? But at the very least use cheapie tests. I can't believe how much some folk pee away on expensive tests!

But also this is just my opinion- if you fall pregnant quickly it won't matter either way!

@Skyla01 sounds like you're very restrained, I have a few tests from the Femometer kit so don't need to spend a fortune, I'm just being inpatient! You're right though, it's definitely better to wait and know for certain rather than the confusion of wondering if it's a false negative from being too early. I have a week to wait so just have to resist temptation and hold out

@MadisonC well see how you go. I imagine if you have a few cheap tests lying around it will be hard to resist! I feel sorry for ladies who get squinters that come and go and they are in limbo for a few days. Must be really stressful so I prefer to wait for AF instead.

Also I am far too cheap to buy frers!

@Skyla01 resisting is really hard, and I don't know bout anyone else but I've become super sensitive to my pms symptoms. There have be a good few times I've been convinced I'm pregnant when I'm not so I'm trying to teach myself to take it with a pinch of salt!
How many dpo are you now?
How's everyone else doing?
I'm at 7dpo x

@madisonc 8dpo and symptom spotting like crazy even i was going to try not to. Lots of creamy CM, sharp twinges/pulling on my lower right abdomen... Could be something or could be pre AF signs lol.

@MadisonC I'm not sure but I think AF was due between yesterday and Wednesday. I'm trying not to track too closely this cycle hence the uncertainty. If AF doesn't arrive I'll test Friday at the earliest. Not got any symptoms really but not period cramps yet either!

This cycle I've found not knowing exact CD has stopped me obsessing so much. It is hard when you get to this stage of the cycle though!

@Juno231 we're at very similar stages then :) I've had slightly sore boobs and the twinges, but also a heavy feeling like AF is coming. Plus my bbt dropped a lot this morning so it's not looking positive.
@Skyla01 I have everything crossed for you, it's sounding promising! x

Morning everyone.

The strongest one was yesterday. We dtd lastnight and this morning. Is that enough!?

@mumoftwobeauts it won't let me see the picture. Are those LH tests? The surge usually happens about 24hr before ovulation. I think with yesterday and today you've got it covered although a cheeky last one tomorrow morning wouldn't be a bad idea either! Sounds like you'll be in the TWW from tomorrow...!

How is everyone else? @Ripleysfirst?
Still no sign of AF here...

@MadisonC is it too early for a temp drop or is it usually gradual?

I’m doing okay. 13dpo today and haven’t tested since 10dpo when I got a very clear BFN. Had a really rough couple of days, so down, but I’m being strong, @skyla01 are you proud of me?

I’m pretty sure AF is coming, just have the usual cramps of PMS etc. I’m due on Friday which would be 16dpo so naturally if that doesn’t happen I’ll break out the FRER, but I’m pretty sure I’ll just have a normal period.

Welcome to @MadisonC 😊

@mumoftwobeauts yes that definitely looks like you got the timing right! Good luck ;)

@Ripleysfirst yes I am proud! I'm sorry you think AF is en route. It's great for ladies who get a clear early bfp but the bfns and squinters I think just add to anxiety and up/down mood and just aren't helpful mentally.

I'm just waiting for AF now too so I totally get how the last few days can be a killer. I'll be testing Saturday if I'm not out yet... We've got to distract ourselves, accept what will happen and still keep a positive feeling that this will happen at some point.

@skyla01 and think about our Valentines babies 😊

@Skyla01 yes they are LH tests. Blazing strong positive yesterday at 2pm, dtd lastnight and this morning and then today the line has faded.
Does that mean I've ovulated already? They confuse me!!

So the tests peak when it’s about 12-24 hours before you ovulate. So if you DTD over that time you’ll have some sperm in your uterus and Fallopian tubes ready to go!