TWW - 7/8th May

[ClarenceTheCat]

New to the TWW - with my first it was a semi unplanned pregnancy so didn't experience this!
Anybody else around a similar time? (I think I'm around 5 dpo at the moment)
This is my second cycle but didn't properly go for it last month. Counting down the days until I can test!

[carlsi6]

@klm018

Tested today and got this result. I've had a mc and cp recently so feeling nervous.

Ps @klm018 love the picture with the ring around it! That's gorgeous such a nice touch xx

[klm018]

@carlsi6p I'm around 12dpo all my apps are different as my cycles have been all over the place. I only used the ring so camera would focus 😀

[carlsi6]

@klm018 haha I see! It looks good though. Well deffo re test tomorrow and hopefully you'll have a nice progressing line. Keep us up to date!! Xx

[bethabean]

Congratulations @klm018 !!! Xx

[carlsi6]

Well I'm 3DPO today and I have slight cramping pulling and a dull ache in my lower back, I'm not going to get excited though as I feel like that's far too early for any symptoms and egg won't have even implanted yet.

Has anyone else experienced similar and got their BFP? Xx

[L1ttleb1t]

Hi ladies. Can I join? 5 dpo (I think) and trying for 2nd child. Trying to be realistic about how long this could take - it's our first month of trying, so I'm trying to get my head around opk's etc but also trying not to obsess about it. Is everyone waiting for the expected period date before doing a pregnancy test? I know I should. I remember being just this impatient during the tww with my first.

[carlsi6]

@L1ttleb1t hi! Of course. I'm only a few days behind you 2/3 DPO can't be 100% certain.

The OPKS can be quite confusing but I've found if you do them a couple times a day they start to make more sense. Try and make sure your pee isn't too diluted too.

When is your period due? I'm due on the 17th so we will see. X

[L1ttleb1t]

@carlsi6 Yeah I drink too much tea which confuses things. Next cycle I'll be more careful to drink less and hold off going to the loo! I had really strong ovulation symptoms though. I'm due on the 17th according to my tracker app...

[carlsi6]

@L1ttleb1t sounds promising! I normally get really strong symptoms and normally ovulate day 13/14. Slight pains, and loads of EWCM. Fingers crossed this month is our month xx

[Missnataliex]

Another very strong OPK🙄 I'm so confused! I'm due my period between 12-15th May. Sorry to be a pest since this is my first TTC. Is this normal to be ovulation so close to your PMT?

[carlsi6]

@Missnataliex so flip it round the line closer to the bit that says LH is the control line, so although it looks strong it's no where near as dark as the control line. If you've ovulated in the last few days it's still possible it's this dark as your LH levels will just slowly be coming down.

The other possibility is that you could be pregnant as LH levels maintain 🤞🏼🤞🏼 fingers crossed!! Id maybe test next week? Xx

[carlsi6]

@Missnataliex sorry I meant the line closer to the white strip sorry 🤣 xx

[Missnataliex]

@carlsi6 that's what I was thinking .... but the last few days the line has got stronger & stronger. Will just wait and see if I get a period! Wish me luck! How are you feeling??? 🥰

[carlsi6]

@Missnataliex that sounds promising then. Keep an eye on it as it could mean you're pregnant!!

I don't know. A bit weird. I got really bad cramping before and a lower back pain which is odd considering AF isn't due for another 9 days. My boobs were sore too but I honestly think that's just hormones from ovulation coming down so I'm not seeing that as anything. Don't really think I would be implanting yet as it's far too early although I can't be 100% certain when I ovulated as my OPKS were all over the bloody shop this month. Not last cycle but the cycle before I had some similar pains and it was nothing so I don't want to think get my hopes up really. I think you just look out for every little symptom don't you?

I really want to try and hold out and not test this month. Although I know what I'm like I'll get to next Friday and test 😂😆 xx

[klm018]

@Missnataliex my first sign was that my opk starting getting darker again. 🤞 it's a sign of a bfp.

[Gnashaloulou]

Hi ladies, how is everyone doing? Congrats to those who’ve had their bfp!!

I tested yesterday but wasn’t expecting much, since we have only managed to dtd once in my fertile window and I’ve had zero symptoms other than headaches all week (and weird dreams!!)...and I caved and tested last Thursday and got a stark white negative on a frer. Yesterday I got a bfp! I am in a daze at the moment as I really was not expecting it. I think I am roughly around 11 or 12 dpo. Frer from yesterday and the cheapie I did this morning.

Haven’t told OH yet, going to wait a week as I haven’t technically missed a period yet - I was due on roughly this Tuesday coming.

Feel really guilty as I had a bottle of wine on Friday night thinking I was definitely out this month. And I’m so paranoid this won’t stick due to my age and the fact I’ve had a mmc in the past (albeit a long time ago)... still so happy though!

[carlsi6]

@Gnashaloulou wow congrats! That's a lovely strong line. Don't worry about the wine, I'm sure people have done worse lol!

Sending you prayers and I hope the line gets stronger! 🤞🏼🤞🏼

I had a few aches / cramps yday but nothing today. AF isn't due until 17th though xx

[klm018]

@Gnashaloulou congratulations! Definitely don't worry about the wine especially as you haven't even gone padt when af is due. I totally understand your worries after having a mc. When are you telling oh? I haven't told mine yet as af not due till tomorrow.

[bethabean]

Congratulations @Gnashaloulou !! So nice to see some bfps

AF is late 2 days but I tested a couple days ago and it was negative so pretty sure I'm not pregnant. Just wanting it to come now so I can move onto the next cycle!

[L1ttleb1t]

Congratulations @Gnashaloulou - looks really good for you this month :)

Had a bit of transient nausea today, that went away when I had something to eat. Reminded me of how morning sickness felt, but at 6dpo I know it can't be that. Funny how your attention gets so alert to these things in the TWW.

[L1ttleb1t]

@bethabean

Congratulations *@Gnashaloulou* !! So nice to see some bfps

AF is late 2 days but I tested a couple days ago and it was negative so pretty sure I'm not pregnant. Just wanting it to come now so I can move onto the next cycle!

@bethabean how frustrating for you. Late AF but a BNF... are you sure on when you ovulated?

[carlsi6]

Really trying not to symptom spot especially for like 4DPO but I've very slight cramp again, slight heartburn which I never ever get 🤷‍♀️ my ovulation dates could be slightly off. Xx

[bethabean]

@L1ttleb1t
It is so frustrating! I'm not 100% sure if when I ovulated to be honest so maybe I ovulated later all I know is that I have been absolutely exhausted the past 5 days. I've never felt this wiped out in my life! Maybe it'd be wise of me to do another test tomorrow morning

[L1ttleb1t]

[quote bethabean]@L1ttleb1t
It is so frustrating! I'm not 100% sure if when I ovulated to be honest so maybe I ovulated later all I know is that I have been absolutely exhausted the past 5 days. I've never felt this wiped out in my life! Maybe it'd be wise of me to do another test tomorrow morning [/quote]
Well I know they say HCG doubles evey 48 hours so maybe leave it for 2 days from the last test and try again? I think the last bit of the TWW is the worst - it feels all or nothing once you're late. Good luck.

I've had lots of right sided ache/pulling/twinges today and nausea again. Trying not to read too much into it. Problem is after having a baby, you immediately attribute the same physical feelings to possible pregnancy even though they could just be a pulled muscle or wind ... !

Is everyone off alcohol until AF or "drink till it's pink"? We normally have a sneaky wednesday "mid week wine" but I don't know whether to abstain until AF.

[carlsi6]

@L1ttleb1t I know how you feel. Had a few symptoms yday nothing today at all. I have been super busy at work though so maybe my mind was off it. I've noticed a bit of extra CM that's about it.

I had one glass of wine last night and then I was like hmm probably shouldn't have anymore 😂😂 it's so hard isn't it? Xx