TWW Buddies..

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Hi,

Currently trying for DC 2, already have a 2 year old DS.

I should have ovulated today 🤞🏻🤞🏻

Anyone else entering the TWW? Due AF 7th Jan but will probably end up testing a couple days before 😄

Getting some lovely stomach cramps tonight and had a bit of diarrhoea last night and this morning (tmi?!)

This is either AF on her way or hopefully something to do with implantation. Bed time soon and so I can test again when I wake up!

@Pitstop1986 sorry you’re having a bit of a rubbish time - I remember how I felt last month and know how hard it is seeing the BFPs even when you’re happy for others. Sending hopeful hugs and thoughts your way xx

@Mrsrobinsonx your frers definitely look like they show progression - do you have one of those you could do tomorrow?

@MrsL22 those look like great lines - I’m still waiting for a really dark line on the easy@home ones but the clear blues have made me feel secure enough for now.

I emailed my bereavement midwife today to find out if the process for us is any different this time and to see if we can book a harmony test at 10 weeks through the hospital… nothing back yet though!

@Downtherabbithole83
No I don’t have any more, I ordered some clearblue as I couldn’t get frer delivered until next week.
The cheap strip tests I’ve done 3 days in a row now and they aren’t getting darker.
I just can’t help not feeling hopeful 🥺 especially because I have no symptoms still.

@Mrsrobinsonx Stay positive - I know it’s easier said than done but a positive is positive. They reckon the IC tests don’t get full depth until about 20dpo. And they are less sensitive than the frer.

@Downtherabbithole83 are you clear blue looking quite dark now? I did one earlier and had a very definite line which was nice to see after a ‘barely there’ line two days ago.

@Downtherabbithole83 with regards to an early scan, we have said that if we progress through next week we will book a private early reassurance scan. How many dpo are you now?

@MrsL22 I’m really trying! My Husband keeps saying to ignore the cheap test and focus on other ones and he thinks I’m silly for doubting it when it’s positive atm. But I just know how it can change and it’s worse as my brothers baby is due next week and I’m birthing partner for them so I know how hard it will be if I’m going through that again. X

@Mrsrobinsonx I just took a cheapie and the line at 5 minutes was barely visible… maybe I should be worried, but last night it eventually got almost as dark as the control line and I figure my hcg can’t have dropped that much in 24 hours! Though I still have no symptoms at all apart from possibly a little nausea… but that could be in my head. I think this is why it’s best to stop testing once you get a decent positive and assume that unless AF arrives, you’re okay. I’m going to leave my test to keep developing and will post pics of it at 6 mins and then again before I go to sleep to show how careful we have to be about the timing of comparison. The cheapies dry SO much darker…

@MrsL22 I last did a clearblue (normal, not early) on Sunday at 13dpo and it was a clear positive so I won’t do any more. We’ll only do early scans if the hospital suggest them for us - the harmony test was suggested as it can pick up
chromosomal issues earlier and that was our issue last time and it came as such a shock at the 12 week scan (but wouldn’t be picked up at an early one).

Oh and @MrsL22 I’m 15dpo

@Mrsrobinsonx this is the same IC at 15dpo - the top one is at 6 mins, the bottom one is at around 25/30 mins (and it’s still getting darker as it continues to dry). I wouldn’t rely on the IC for comparison purposes! Maybe use the frer or clearblue?

Hope this reassures you a little xx

Morning, how is everyone doing today?

morning!

@Pitstop1986 I’ve read somewhere to actually ignore the time limit for IC and to wait until all moisture has gone as that’s the most accurate result. So I agree with @Downtherabbithole83. Your frer showed progress to me.

I’ve tested again this morning (of course) and once again a stronger positive on an frer, albeit they aren’t as dark as I expected them to be. What would you say?

DH says he won’t believe it until Saturday but we have a milestone today as it is CD33 and it was this day in November that I had a chemical loss. So I’m excited that my lines are very much still there more than they ever were.

Do you think I would be able to get a positive on a regular, non-early test yet?

@Downtherabbithole83 mine are like blue strip ones and can barely see a line wet or dry, they don’t get darker for me and they are meant to be early ones. Probably why I’m stressed but I’m not testing with them anymore and trying not to test again until maybe tomorrow x

@Mrsrobinsonx I completely get it!
But please try not to stress. If you need to test just do every other day as you should see better progression in that time. 🤞🏼 I have everything crossed for you

@MrsL22 I think that you've got a strong enough line for a digital test there. That way, you'll get to see the word "pregnant", hopefully it'll ease your anxiety a little and make it feel much more real for you!

Another day, another negative for me. I even pulled yesterday's test out of the bin first thing this morning to see if it had dried with a line... it hadn't.

AF hasn't shown up just yet either, so looks like today will be a day of frequent trips to the loo to check if I've come on yet!

The joys of womanhood!

@MrsL22 thank you! Your lines are amazing, congratulations 🎉
Unfortunately I’ve compared a test from Sunday and today and they are basically the same. I’m just preparing myself for it now x

@MrsL22 your line progression is much clearer than I have on anything. I imagine you’ll be fine with a normal level test now… I forget how many dpo you are. I took a normal clearblue at 13dpo and it was a decent line. I haven’t bothered with a digital though as they are expensive and I’m tight!

Little update from me. Ended up at EPU today having bloods drawn. I’m 12dpo and I’m definitely pregnant with a HCG level of 68. Not sure what that means in the grand scheme of things but I have to go back on Friday for more bloods where hopefully they see a significant rise.
They are happy to offer an early reassurance scan when levels rise above 1000 so 🤞🏼 for that.

Are you okay @MrsL22 ? How did you end up at EPU? Sending plenty of positive thoughts your way xx

@Pitstop1986 and @Mrsrobinsonx how are you both doing? Any changes?

@SimplyChic I noticed you’ve been quiet for a few days… hope you’re okay.

Just following on from my chemical in November they told me to call if I fell pregnant so they could reassure.
I’ve also had some shoulder pain which has been worse the past two days. This is apparently a symptom of ectopic but the dr didn’t think this was likely as it’s old pain.
will keep you all updated how I get on on Friday.

Trying to make a really conscious effort to look after myself now - eat healthy and a little walk each day. I’ll do anything to make this work 😂

DH is finally coming round to the idea after refusing to accept it following last time.

How are you @Downtherabbithole83? Any progress??

@MrsL22 I think that’s a good amount for 12dpo! Good luck for Friday and great news about the reassurance scan.

@Downtherabbithole83 I did another test today and it’s still positive but hardly darker than a few days ago, although these were the cheaper kind of tests and a few people have said they aren’t as good early on. I have ran out of frer’s to check though.
however AF is due tomorrow or Friday I think based on my usual luteal length.
I’m just not convinced it’s progressing as it should x

@Mrsrobinsonx my stark white, absolutely 100% negative pregnancy test at (retrospectively) 7 weeks pregnant is now 2.5 and has caused me stress every day since conception! - you're not out yet! Keeping my fingers crossed for some line progression ❤️

@DancingNancies oh goodness 😆
It’s so worrying being a parent even before you’ve conceived them!

Evening @MrsL22 . Glad they checked you over and it sounds like things are okay. Also that your other half is coming round to it - mine said he can’t get properly excited until after the 12 week scan but he keeps talking about it so I think his heart is winning over his head.

I’ve decided to stop testing… I know I’m pregnant and testing all the time won’t help anything so I might as well just wait and see what happens. The testing was stressing me out. If I get my period at some point, I’ll know it wasn’t meant to be this time and if I stay pregnant then… yay! 🤷‍♀️ I do wish I had some symptoms though (you can remind me of saying that if I end up with sickness again).

I’ve decided to stick to my normal routine of running 2-3 times a week but the eating healthily is a little harder… I really love chocolate!