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Any tips on surviving the wait until I can test?

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ShrivelledEggs · 27/09/2020 14:15

Hi everyone, I’m new (waves awkwardly). So here’s the thing. I’m 40. We’ve been ttc for two years. I’ve had two early miscarriages at almost 9 weeks both times, and they nearly broke me. I’m longing for a family. I can’t even put it into words how much I need this to happen.
For the last 9 days I’ve been feeling odd. I woke in the morning so dizzy I had to hang on to the bed, which, I’m not going to lie, scared me half to death. That passed, but I’ve been feeling fleetingly sick on and off, and a bit car sicky. I’ve also been unusually stabby, ravenous, tearful, thirsty, and OMG my boobs. But the thing is I don’t know if it’s all in my head. I’m hyper aware of any sensations in my body thanks to severe allergies and occasional anaphylaxis, so I’m really aware I often overthink things and ‘make’ myself feel them, if you know what I mean? I know I’m still too early to test, and worried that I’ll be heartbroken at another negative. Can anyone give me any tips on not going completely insane while I’m waiting to test? And also...surely it’s too early for me to be feeling all of these things? Help!

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GanderousGoose · 27/09/2020 18:15

Hi! I'm also 40 and happy to be 2WW buddies. I'm 6dpo today - what about you?

ShrivelledEggs · 27/09/2020 18:33

Hi GanderousGoose! It’s lovely to meet someone in the same situation! I’m 10 days PO and driving myself slowly insane! There are days I’m completely convinced I am, and other days I’m like nah, I imagined it all 😖 How are you holding up?

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SparklePrincesss · 27/09/2020 19:05

Hello 👋🏼 I'm not going to be a good influence, I've been testing for at least a week😫 I literally have no patience and just want to know either way! I don't know how many dpo I am as we weren't tracking this month. Af is due next Sunday or a few days before depending on how long this cycle is as it can vary in length

ShrivelledEggs · 27/09/2020 20:54

Ooh @SparklePrincesss I don’t blame you!! Do you know how reliable those early tests are? I’m too scared to try in case they’re negative! I also know that makes no sense 😂

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SparklePrincesss · 27/09/2020 21:02

I've no clue at all 😬 I think I stupidly bought a 25 box instead of the sensitive ones 🙄 al I know is that the cheapie £ shop strip tests picked up my pregnancy ( with my 5 year old) early but I'm stuck isolating so can't get to £shop

SparklePrincesss · 27/09/2020 21:03

@ShrivelledEggs I totally understand, I think that's why I want to test everyday because then I'll accept it when the proper test date arrives I won't be gutted

ShrivelledEggs · 02/10/2020 17:34

Sitting here crying the type of tears that are physically painful because I came on today. I’m so very sad 😔

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SparklePrincesss · 02/10/2020 17:41

I'm sorry @ShrivelledEggs

That was me on Tuesday.

All I can say is be kind to yourself and look to the future xxx

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