TWW gang December 2022

[Iwouldlikeababyplease]

Hi all! Quite a newbie signing up but a lurker no doubt. TTC baby #1 cycle 5. I only realised after being a lurker that regular lube has possibly been the reason why cycle 1-4 hasn’t worked. Now using preseed when needing an extra bit of slip and slide!

Currently 3dpo, due on 14th December and been having high thigh and side of pubic region stabbing pains today. I know too soon to be having any symptoms but desperately want this to be my month! Anyone else in the TWW and having symptoms?

@Iwouldlikeababyplease
I hope you’re okay and not done any damage.

everything seemed to settle down apart from today I walked along the fish quay with my dad was almost vomiting due to the smell. It doesn’t normally bother me that much.
Im trying not to look too much into it and just ignore it really.

@Iwouldlikeababyplease I hope you didn't hurt yourself.
I am OK. 4dpo today. Need to get a few bits and bobs for Christmas. Probably put up Christmas tree as well

Good luck everyone!!

I am back trying to conceive after 3 early losses. Hoping for my BFP very soon

@Iwouldlikeababyplease I was doing well with the TWW, until I went for dinner with a friend. She is pregnant. I so want to be happy for her, but it's hard when I'm just incredibly envious. Feel crap, and like a crap friend too. 😔

@Iwouldlikeababyplease oh no I hope you're ok!! I tested this morning and got my BFN but not giving up hope yet x

Thanks all, seem all good apart from a slight cut lip and a bruised / hurting knee. I haven't fallen like that since I was a kid! So embarrassing! Since Saturday afternoon my lower stomach/pubic area feels like I've done an ab workout! No associated bleeding and only 10dpo today. Did a cheapie and BFN - AF due Wednesday on 13dpo. If I don't start AF when should I test and what tests does everyone recommend?

@Ncl31 oh nausea! That seems promising! How many dpo are you going to test?

@Needtobuildabridge oh I'm so sorry you're feeling like that, I know I would too. Big hugs and vent as much as you like! Just remember you are a good friend but also going through your own journey and life can be bittersweet

@Bun14 hey!!! How are you feeling? How many dpo are you and any symptoms??

I’m going to wait until 14DPO if I can, which is next Saturday. Also, OH birthday, I’m hoping so much it’s a BFP I can give him on his birthday. It would be awesome, then we could let parents know in Christmas Day.
Id usually be so against letting people know
so early on but due to my job I have to let work know which means 2 of my pals know so want our parents to know before them really.

Hi everyone! Just hopping on this thread… I think I’m about 6dpo… I don’t track with OPKs or BBT, literally just using my Flo app for now. Cycle 2 ttc #1. After a chemical last month I won’t be testing until AF is late.. due on 21st 🤞🏼🫣

Hope you’re all well & sending lots of baby dust to you all ✨✨✨

Hi All,
Just 3dpo over here! I have an eternity to wait before I can test 😂how are you all getting on?

I have a short luteal phase so I’m hoping AF will be late but trying not to test until 11dpo!

Hi all! How is everyone doing with TWW?

I'm on my first round of Letrozole and 3DPO. We BD for 7 days in a row prior to ovulating and including ovulation day (wanted to day after too but didn't manage to and I'm gutted!)
I've been taking my fertility vitamins regular for 2 cycles now too. I'm feeling positive about this month though. Been TTC DC1 for nearly 3 years.

This TWW is going to be painful for me I really want letrozole to work!

Hi @Caterpillar132
all good here so far. 9DPO today, hoping to hold out until Saturday to test.

@Journey2022 sorry to hear your journey has been so long. Fingers crossed for you. I’m currently trying to get my BMI down to below 30 to be prescribed ovulation induction meds.
currently in 2WW and trying by best not to symptom spot but it’s so hard! Today my nipples are ultra sensitive which isn’t unusual for me before AF but OH has just said they look bigger 👀so now I’m trying to analyse that myself.
it’s so difficult not to get wrapped up in it all isn’t it

@Ncl31 10dpo I'd probably be doing an early test from tomorrow if I thought I had a new symptom even though I know it could be a false negative! My friend who has just had her first said her boobs were visibly bigger in the tww but didn't hurt anymore than usual. So I always look out for that!

I had to get my bmi down to 35 or under for the NHS to give me 3 rounds of letrozole - I just met it but my weight does yoyo a bit so I think I'm a bit above that now. I had done 2 rounds of clomid privately earlier this year with no luck.
It's very difficult to not be consumed by it we had a few months off trying as we got quite stressed after failing with the clomid.

@Ncl31 Not long to wait for you then! Keep us updated 😍

@Journey2022 i think it just depend on where you live. They told me I have to be below 30 before they prescribe anything on NHS.
However, I have a review appointment 16th January and they said they’d discuss a trial as my BMI is below 35 so I’m hopeful if this isn’t our cycle then they might offer that.
Ive also got to ring for a HSG appointment on the first day of my period.
I feel okay at the moment as we have something to look forward to.

@Caterpillar132 not too long but I’m trying my best to hold out and not early test every day and feel disappointed every time it’s a BFN.

@Ncl31 I thought it was unfair they made me get to a bmi of 35 but under 30 feels awful I'm sorry about that.

Have you considered keto? It's not really a diet you can have cheat meals or dip in and out of though unless it's every 8 weeks or so.

I went to the gym for 6 months regularly to get my bmi down and my weight didn't move, not until I went on keto.

Have you had a hsg before? I had to have one before they let me take clomid which I had to pay for privately - mine came back clear but it was painful, but over quick. Apparently success rates are higher up to 3 months after the hsg though so a good reason to have it!

I’ve got my BMI down to 34.2 from 38.7 so I know I can do it. Just got to keep going. I’ve got a treadmill which helped me get this far, I need to carry on that’s all.
it’s so difficult isn’t it.

Ive not bad HSG before but I know people who have, a close friend of mine caught her rainbow boy that very cycle after her HSG.

I’m trying to keep myself sane and not think about symptoms too much but I can’t help it.

Fingers crossed for you this month too

Thank you but seems this wasn’t our month :( had a pathetic 2 day period but still testing negative so need to call drs as not feeling normal 🙈 good luck everyone sending all the baby dust!

@Peachy3118 sorry to hear this. Hopefully you’ll get some clarity from the GP. Sending hugs

@Ncl31 I agree, it’s just torture and it means there’s longer to wait at the other end, before you can start trying again (if you know what I mean). Stay strong 💪xx

Morning all 👋🏼👋🏼

12dpo and BFN on a cheapie this morning, AF due tomorrow (possibly Thursday as came on last month in the evening). I'm hoping it doesn't mean I'm out but not feeling 100% hopeful but definitely had different feelings this month compared to the last 4!

@Ncl31 gosh isn't the days dragging when in the TWW! Sending lots of strength for you to wait out and BFP! How many cycles would this be for you?

@Laul89 @Caterpillar132 hope you're both well! Any early symptom spotters 😁?

@Journey2022 gosh sounds like a journey you've been on! I can't say I know a lot about any of what you're going through but happy to learn and listen! Hope you're doing ok and feeling positive!

@Ncl31 @Journey2022 my BMI is 40 😢 I'm hoping that's not what's holding me up! I'm short and always been overweight! Covid did not help and probably a stone or 2 more than I'd like to be now for the last year or so... well done on your weight loss!!

@Iwouldlikeababyplease this would be cycle 14 for us.
I feel absolutely fine today. Has a slight niggle this morning but nothing more than that. Very sensitive nipples yesterday but they’ve disappeared now.

fingers crossed for you, sending lots of baby dust

@Iwouldlikeababyplease morning!! Honestly so many people concieve with a higher BMI I recommend @ fatpositivefertility on Instagram if you don't follow her anyway - she's great and very informative. I genuinely think the NHS ask you to bring BMI down just ad its then a so called easier pregnancy for them to deal with rather than it being an issue to concieve - but once again lots of ladies with high BMI have great and healthy pregnancies. I genuinely find any issues the NHS just say to loose weight but in the case of getting fertility treatment it's frustrating as privately they will treat you at a higher BMI but the cost is so high.

Fingers crossed for you in your wait you only really have a few more days to go! Try and distract yourself a bit I find the last few days of the TWW the hardest! Fingers crossed for you!

@Ncl31 I'm trying to watch out for any niggles or aches I had what felt like less obvious period cramps yesterday but at 3dpo there's just no way it could mean anything - my mind is playing tricks on me!!

Have a lovely day in the snow all - if its snowy where you are 😁

@Iwouldlikeababyplease I’m trying desperately not to symptom spot this month but it’s so hard!! 🫣 my boobs felt a little tender last night and I woke up feeling crampy this morning but both seem to have disappeared. Approx 7dpo now.

Fingers crossed AF doesn’t arrive for you! 🤞🏼

@Iwouldlikeababyplease Hi :) I didn’t test positive until after my AF was due last time so not completely out yet!

I’m Teton SO hard not to symptom spot. My boobs are a bit more sore than normal at this point in my cycle (plus some back pain!), but trying not to read into it!

What has felt different for you this time round? Xx

Hey all!

AF arrived in full force overnight which brings me on to cycle 6 😓 let's pray for some Christmas loving to get my BFP! How are you all?