TWW starting 27.10.22 - who's with me?

[MrsAlexander]

I say it starts today... today is ovulation day and will be the last baby dancing with my other half so I'm pretty much counting from now.

I had an early MC on the 11th October (I have had MC and MMC before - no living children) and have tracked my ovulation with the CB tests. After a rough few weeks I literally could have cried seeing ovulation was bang on the day it was the previous cycle where I got pregnant.

Anyway, who's with me and starting their TWW around now? I'd love some support to be honest although I'm obviously a little battered and bruised (literally from four HCG tests a few weeks ago) not pinning every hope but equally enjoying my optimism right now until we know one way or another ♥️ x

Morning everyone, had a temp dip this morning at 10dpo, my LP is only 10 days so this dip is right on time for AF. My LP was always 12 days when I conceived DD and I got a strong positive at 10DPO with her, things feel so different this time round 😔

How is everyone else feeling?

@BirdIsland that's really rubbish. You're not out until af shows though!

I'm feeling much less confident than I was yesterday.
I swore I could see a line yesterday and it was very clear with the picture inverted (I know I know!) But definitely a stark negative this morning.
I'm only around 10dpo so I still have time. With my sons pregnancy I tested daily but didn't have a positive until 12dpo.

I'm also still probably a bit hormonally all over the place as I had a miscarriage at 6 weeks on 15th October.
I got flashing smiley faces between the 25th and 29th October whilst not getting peak the strips were all darker so I'm assuming I ovulated on 30th ( I guess even if I ovulated at all)
Who knows. I ordered multiple FRERS on amazon last night because they were cheap (less than £6.50 for 2!) With the hope I'd get to use them today but ☹️ no point in wasting an expensive one if the cheapie is negative.

Morning ladies, BFN for me this morning and I'm 11dpo so I'm out for this month. I had quite a clear positive at 11dpo when I was pregnant with my daughter. I'm getting slight cramps today which is early for me as AF isn't due for 2 days but may have dates wrong.

I didn't want to test this cycle but I'm quite glad I did as my BBT hasn't dropped yet and I think I would have spent the day convincing myself this is my month.
Feeling sad but a bit numb to it now. Had a meltdown last month crying on the way to work, but this time I'm more accepting that it might not happen at all (7 months TTC).

@vitahelp I’m joining you with a BFN this morning, also tried not to test but couldn’t resist with the high temps. And also feeling very numb to it all this cycle, when usually I’d have a meltdown!

it’s a good sign your BBT is still staying high, but I know that doesn’t help when you just feel you’re out 😞 7 months is still within average so don’t lose hope yet lovely!!

Sorry to hear about the BFN's this morning :(
Its such a hard journey I have been TTC for over a year now with I do already have 2 children so I do consider myself lucky on that side of things, but you know when you just want something really bad and it consumes your thoughts daily.
I haven't retested yet, AF due until Thursday I am trying so hard to wait xx

@kt1302 it really is hard when you want something so bad… and then I try to kid myself to play it cool. Actually I think I did fairly well this cycle, I didn’t have a single urge to test until this morning (10DPO) and haven’t been symptom spotting much!

This cycle will be 2 years trying for #1 so it’s hard to not lose hope 😞

I think we are in a similar position. We have 2 children (one with Dh and another from previous) and have been trying 17months to TTC with male factor infertility. It's exhausting. Well done for holding off testing though!

Anyone else feel been a long week and it’s only Tuesday? I’m glad most of us going to have answers one way or the other in the next 5 days or so.

I’m feeling very PMS’y this evening - tearful eat every carb I can see vibes. I suspect aunty Flo will arrive before I next get around to testing!

Morning everyone, so confused this morning.. I had fully accepted I was out when I got a bfn yesterday morning but today at 12dpo I have had a big temp spike, the highest it’s been all month. It’s probably a fluke or maybe I’m coming down with something but the cramps I had yesterday have also gone. I feel like I’m getting my hopes up again but don’t want to as it’s probably nothing!
Hope everyone else is okay xx

@vitvitahelp hopefully it's the start of something exciting!

Are you going to test again tomorrow?

I had a BFN this morning which was again very disheartening but as my husband reminded me were not exactly sure when I ovulated. I didn't get a static smiley but had 5 days of high fertility so it could be that I just ovulated later than I thought.

Another temp drop for me this morning, so AF definitely on her way today.

Good luck for everyone still waiting or due to test soon - really hope we see some BFPs.

12 DPO for me... another BFN. Boobs are tender, I'm just waiting for AF at this point. Hope you're all okay - keeping everything crossed for you all ✨

I also got a BFN this morning.. AF due tomorrow.
I am now going to concentrate on Christmas, loose a few pounds feel good have a few drinks at the Christmas party. And not stress about TTC, and relook at it in the new year.
Good luck everyone <3

Sorry for the BFNs this morning… hope everyone is ok and taking it easy. 11DPO today and a small temp drop, think I’m out 😞 I did manage to resist testing though.. good luck all ✨

Sorry about all the BFNs, so disappointing. We can stay on this thread if anyone fancies and support each other through the next cycle.

@s14a I'm sorry about your BFN, but like you say it might be too soon yet with you not being sure when you ovulated.
I don't think I'm going to test for a while, I'm still expecting AF to turn up tomorrow/Friday. I've done a bit of reading and can see that temp can randomly spike right before AF is due, although it's never happened to me in 6 months of charting. If temp stays high tomorrow I might be tempted to test.

I feel a bit annoyed about it as, for once, I was quite chilled at the idea this wasn't going to be a BFP cycle and was actually in quite a good mood by yesterday afternoon. And now I'm back to overthinking/googling/getting my hopes up...

Definitely got my fingers crossed for you @vitavitahelp.

I've been experiencing nipple daggers and cramps all day. I have never got them this severe before!

@s14a Thank you! Oo that sounds promising, I hope it's a good sign for you. I feel so normal today, would be very surprised if this is my month now.

Hi all, I've not posted in a while but I thought I'd share my journey this last few days.
Had a small amount of brown spotting on Sunday evening with on and off light cramping, (AF due Tues) nothing all day Monday so tested Monday Eve (cause I can never wait!) And got my bfp❤️ assuming it was implantation I was feeling. So Sunday would have been 12dpo and tested at 13dpo. Today I'm feeling lower back ache on and off and I've been feeling very hungry the last couple of days too. Fingers crossed for you all that are due to test very soon!!

Congrats @MamaSJ15 glad there are some positives to come out of this group!

BFN for me this evening. Might have to invest in some internet cheapies if I keep this up 😆

@vitahelp i’d be happy to continue on the thread. It can be a lonely road TTC.

Been a rough day here, tested this morning BFN and to top it off AF arrived early 😭. Wasnt prepared so tummy ache while working in an office was a bit rubbish, this was on top of feeling another cycle gone and onto the next one thoughts. Still hits hard when AF arrives even though I tested BFN.

@vitahelp yes I'm up for staying on this thread. TTC can be lonely, its great to chat amongst like minded women.

BFN this morning for me at ?12dpo.

I'm not going to 100%say I'm out because like I said I'm not exactly sure when I ovulated as this is my first cycle following miscarriage and I didn't get a static smiley.

Very frustrating as last night I was hopeful. I'm still breastfeeding and it was extremely painful so I was expecting a nice BFP this morning but maybe not this month.

Hopefully more BFPs for you all today.

Morning all, my temp dropped a bit this morning (still far higher than it would ever usually be at this stage) but I tested this morning anyway and got BFN - I'm 13dpo, or at the least 12dpo. Very annoyed about the stupid temps throwing me off and giving me hope. Usually charting helps stop me obsessing as my temps start to dip at 10dpo and it prevents me from testing. But this month they did the opposite.

Just want AF to arrive now so I can forget about all of this. I usually have a 12 day LP so should get AF today, if not I messed my ovulation date up which would be even more annoying (considering I charted temps and used OPKs).

I'm glad some of you are up for staying on the thread next cycle, it has really helped having some company here xx

@vitahelp fully understand your frustration. Isnt it amazing how when we know we're not BFP we just want AF to come but any other normal occasion its inconvenient!
Question I'm thinking of starting BBT what time of day do you take it?

Also if anyone could give me advice on this question. I was thinking of starting the gym, basically I need more energy and would like to feel healthier. I'm not overweight but on the cusp for my height. I am worried exercise might effect my chance to TTC? I read all sorts of conflicting advice and dont know what to do.

@vitahelp argh I feel your frustration with the charts and a longer luteal phase urgh… our bodies can be such trolls!!!

@s14a sorry about your miscarriage and for your BFN. Hope you are just out with your dates as you just never know 🤞

Morning! My temp did a mega drop this morn so I’m def out 😔 will also stick around for next cycle. Got my fingers crossed for you all xx

@niknaks37 I take my temp when I first wake up so 06:15. At weekend it ends up being a bit later which means it isn't entirely accurate, but it is still good enough to see the basic patterns. I use the fertility friend app, the free version and find it very good for charting and it gives a nice clear chart.
Exercise wise, when I was TTC 5 years ago for my DD I was at the gym 5 nights a week doing intense stuff (HIIT workouts, weights sessions, spinning classes) and I got pregnant after one cycle! So try not to let it put you off! I actually carried on in the gym until I was 8 months pregnant and all was ok.
I still workout now but in home gym. I must admit though when I'm in the second half of the 2WW I do find myself avoiding heavy lifting/abs workouts, but I think I've become a bit paranoid after 7 months TTC this time.

@pixiecircle Do you know if luteal phases can be longer sometimes? I thought they were always the same, so assumed if I went over my usual 12 days it meant I had ovulation date wrong.
Sorry to hear you've had a temp drop too...glad to hear you're staying for the next cycle 😊