TWW - Testing Around 1st March

[TTCRainbow]

Creating a thread for anyone close to ovulation or already in the TWW! I find this journey easier speaking to people going through the same and on the same timeline. We are trying for baby #1 after a MC end of June/July, we was going with the flow but after nothing happening we decided to start tracking ovulation last month and this month i started tracking BBT as well. This month is also our first month using Preseed after I saw so many people say it helped!

I am currently 3DPO - Ovulation was on cycle day 15 confirmed by BBT.

I'm doing low(ish) carb to help with PCOS too. I was doing the same when I got pregnant with #1 and I'm trying to recreate everything I did right that time in the hopes that it'll happen again 😅

Tomorrow will be 9DPO/5 days before expected period and my early detection tests say they can detect it from then, but I fear I'll be setting myself up for disappointment as my boobs are sore but it doesn't feel like they're sore enough?! Last time I made myself wait until the day of my expected period, so maybe I should just do that again? I haven't used early detection tests before (been trying for a few cycles and usually just wait until my period comes and then get sad about that discovery, lol) but I feel like I want to know either way as soon as possible, you know? It might be too early to tell though.

Good luck everyone! We're all still in. Let's hope it's this month for as many of you as possible ❤

I definitely prefer to wait and see if my period arrives, this month however I’ll be 8dpo when I have a night out planned. I’m tempted to test early to see if I should drink or not. I’m so conflicted, what are you ladies doing regarding drinking whilst ttc?

@UnwieldyRhombus I would wait, easier said than done I should take my own advice! But implantation can happen right up to 12DPO so the early detection tests are only good if you have already implanted. Last time I got a BFN on 10DPO put BFP on 12DPO and it was still light, if you don't get a line remember your not out until AF shows.

My lower back is killing tonight and feel crampy like she's on her way, even when I cough it feels funny. So strange. What's throwing me is I don't have PMS, I get it so bad I was thinking I had PMDD which is severe PMS. Baby dust

That's true, I should probably just wait!

If you've got cramps but no PMS, that could definitely be a good sign! I've just had a weird attack of cramps, which for me either means AF is imminent and several days early, or the other one...

I had a quick check to see if there was any blood around the cervix as there usually is when I start cramping as the intro to my period (side note: gotta stop washing my hands with freezing water before examining my cervix, hahaha) and got EWCM instead which made me say 'hmm' out loud. Cramps and EWCM 8DPO makes me think I still have a chance, even if I don't 'feel' pregnant. Cervix feels quite low and open so maybe period is on the way but I never checked my cervix last pregnancy and I know it's not an exact science.

Ah who knows. I'm so had at the TWW 😂

Hi all can I join please?
I’m hoping to hold out and not test until Saturday when I’ll be 10dpo, although period is due on 1st March.
I’m trying for my second, my eldest is 4 years old and we’ve been trying since last Jan, with a missed miscarriage in September- found at 9 weeks but embryo didn’t develop past 6 🙁
My period returned in November and this is my 3rd cycle properly trying. I’m tracking bbt and also used preseed. Hoping this will be the month but concerned I’m 35, 2 stone over my recommended bmi, and work in a high stress job!

@UnwieldyRhombus I can't check cervix. Even the word cervix creeps me out ha! I've had some CM whiteish not sure what that means? It's so confusing isn't it; PMS and early pregnancy are so alike. Boobs still slightly sore. Mood was great and I had lots of energy today, apparently first sign of early pregnancy is fatigue because of progesterone rising, so that's making me think I'm not. Have some cramping also as if AF is going to show, bottom of my back especially. Who knows, with PCOS anything is possible. Did you/do you have regular cycles?

Hi everyone. I’m TTC baby #2 my AF is due 7th March. I think I’m 2dpo. No symptoms as such. How has everyone else been? Xx

Hi all,
joining this! I think I’m currently 7dpo going by ovulation tests! Hope everyone is doing well! The TWW is so difficult ❤️

Hi @T4Opal, @Lucyloox and @Neve21, hope you're all doing well and the waiting isn't too rough.

@Kirstylvsya Haha, I was the same before I had my first, no way was I putting a finger in there to touch it. Then I think I lost all my squeamishness after a very very long labour and now I'm like I should have done checks last time I was TTC, heck, I should've taken a picture to compare now 😂

My periods are regular-ish, generally every 28 or 29 days, but sometimes it'll turn up on day 25 ish. They're usually quite long too, almost overlapping with the fertile period some months. How are yours?

I'm so weepy today. Probably pre-menstrual. Boobs still sore and a bit nauseous but I think my body is telling me to get ready for my period, and the disappointment is making me feel even sadder!

@UnwieldyRhombus

I tested this morning again BFN as expected. Don't know why I do it.

My periods used to be non existent but definitely get better the healthier I am. This is the best they have been have had one a few months in a row, they are brutal tho, always have been, I have to use pads the length of my arm to hold it, the ones that elderly use. I normally have severe PMS then when the flow starts I'm back to normal.

Sore lower back, nips slightly tender, PMS slightly (easily angered!) feels like AF is on way.

@Sb86 Honestly December/January was the worst for me, i felt desperate and then as we was approaching our date i thought about it all and how i've probably been stressing myself out subconsciously and since then i've just been so much happier and relaxed and just keep telling myself it will happen soon with out the pressure of me wanting it to by a certain date. We've got this!!

@Winniechess I don't drink at all so cant help with that one! But what i've learn so far is to not let it completely control my life and miss out when it might now be our time. Soooo many people i know didn't know they was pregnant and had been drinking while they was and still had completely fine pregnancy's and babies, we just overthink it as we are tracking every moment!

@T4Opal so sorry to hear about your missed MC :( Don't let them things think it is stopping it from happening, we will get our rainbow baby's so very soon!

@Lucyloox My is due next weekend and 5DPO today! How long have you been trying for baby #2? Pretty much no symptoms too but not trying not to think about them this month and every month i convince myself i am and im tired of it 😫

Hey @Neve21 Doing good and love that there is so many of us in this together and timeline. Putting out to the universe that all of us on this thread get BFP this cycle 👶⭐

@UnwieldyRhombus LOL at your cervix checks - i have actually tried to put middle finger up but i just can work out what i am feeling for and cringe myself out!! I've been feeling the opposite and really happy and energetic (although i did fall asleep by 9pm last night lol) Why does PMS have to be so similar 😫

@Kirstylvsya Mine are brutal too and it really just adds insult to injury having such a terrible period when you're trying to conceive! That's a really good sign that they're getting more regular for you though!

@TTCRainbow Lol, I do not recommend the cervix checks! Mine keeps switching between high and low, firm and soft. It's mocking me 😅 I don't even check for open/closed as the one time I attempted that it seemingly got mad at me and started cramping like crazy like 'do not touch me' 😂

A don’t worry I completely understood!
My PCOS symptoms are irregular periods, excess hair and acne and I’ve always had a problem with my weight. What are your symptoms?

Did you test again? I’m always so bad with testing, did one this morning at 5am (😂) and was also BFN. DH has just ordered some FRER which will arrive later today so I can do one tomorrow at 11dpo 🤞🏼🤞🏼 I just have a feeling this month too, same as I did last month with my CP, I’ve never felt this any other month. My BBT went up again today too so feeling hopeful still xxx

Oh that’s good that low carb has helped you previously! All pregnancies can be different so you might not feel the same as you did last time. Got everything crossed for you!

Did you test yet or have you managed to stay strong? I wish I could stay strong but I guess that testing makes me feel like I can control something as I just like to know what’s going on xxx

Welcome @Neve21 @Lucyloox @T4Opal @Winniechess - hope you’re all doing okay and managing to stay distracted in the TWW!
Sorry to hear about your MMC @T4Opal got everything crossed for your rainbow.

@Winniechess 8dpo would be early to test so it probably wouldn’t show up anyway. DH and I have made a conscious effort not to drink at all this month to see if it would help at all. We don’t drink much anyway but do have the odd glass of wine. I’m out on Saturday night with friends but I’m planning to be the designated driver as my excuse even if I don’t get a BFP before then. Can you do the same? xxx

Hi all,

First cycle TTC and AF due 7 March. So I'm only a few DPO. That said, boobs are very sore which is not a usual symptom for me for either ovulation or PMS so am cautiously hopeful.

Going to try not test until next weekend but have two FRER so we'll see how long I can hold out.

@Luna0905 I got weirdly impatient and emotional all of a sudden earlier today and this was not what I was expecting😵and yep, that's me being convinced I could see something on a cheapie, trying another one, grabbing an early detection Clearblue and having my husband agree there was a line there, and then going out and dropping £££ on a digital early detection test to confirm we weren't crazy. Hey, I'm a scientist by trade and you can't make firm conclusions on the back of just one experiment 😉

I've never tested before the expected day of period, so I don't know what to think. Given I'm only 9DPO (or CD24), I'm thinking possibly either
(a) I ovulated earlier than I thought especially given that the colour progression didn't seem quite consistent (I put that down to PCOS at the time)
(b) I think I may have had chemical pregnancies/unknown early losses before, given that I've had 2 cycles with similar symptoms to now and I was convinced I was pregnant but wouldn't let myself test until expected period and then period came roughly on time but SUPER heavy, long and painful to the extent that I wondered whether I should be seeking medical attention.

That said...I'm very happy. Cautiously happy. I'll try and hold off testing against until expected period on Tuesday but even if it does turn out to be chemical, it's a positive sign.

Sorry for the essay, I have a lot of thoughts and I'm all in my feelings!

Best of luck to all of you whether testing now or waiting to test! Only a few days now xxx

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Oh wow, that’s amazing to get a clear line and a digital at 9dpo - as you say you might have ovulated earlier than you thought.
Tentative congratulations and I have everything crossed for you for your next test!! 🤞🏼
Hopefully this will be a lucky thread of BFPs!

@CaffeineAndCrochet welcome and sounds like you have some positive signs! Keep us updated on how you’re feeling xxx

@Luna0905 My symptoms are irregular/heavy periods. Mood swings, sugar cravings, a little chin hair, infertility.
Yes I've tested everyday on cheapys 10DPO and nothing, not out until AF shows. Don't know if I have a feeling anymore, feel like AF is on way. Either way is a win for me as if she comes on time I am regulating

@UnwieldyRhombus yayyyyyyyy massive congrats. Happy and healthy 9 months 🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊

Definitely not out until AF arrives and 10dpo is still early! Hang in there! Today feels like it’s going on forever, I just want it to be tomorrow morning already so I can test again 😂
It’s good to have a positive outlook to see things as a positive, all steps in the right direction. I try to do this too so I don’t get depressed about everything xxx

What's confusing me at 10DPO is the lack of PMS and I also feel great and have high energy almost like my heart is beating quicker 🤣 maybe I haven't ovulated at all and it's going to me a long PCOS cycle and AF won't even come either. It's a minefield

@UnwieldyRhombus Yesssssss!!! Congratulations ❤️👶🏼✨ This is what we need, BFP to continue on this thread girls 👏🏼

@UnwieldyRhombus that's amazing!! Congratulations to you ❤

10DPO not even a slither 🤣🤣