1DPO and starting the TWW - who's with me?

cdn298 · 21/05/2023 21:20

Hi I ovulated on Thursday too! 3dpo now. Not sure when AF is due as I have irregular cycles but hoping to hold off testing until at least next weekend x

dcrxcm · 21/05/2023 22:31

I’ll join you ☺️

I have PCO. Never had any symptoms or irregular periods, only know due to a fertility MOT we did 8 months ago.

Now in first cycle TTC, stopped taking pill two months ago and periods came back right away (a happy surprise). Ovulation sticks imply I am ovulating now (ish), exactly when I should according to a normal cycle. Have DTD today, last few days and will tomorrow. Given ourselves the best chance thanks to our beginners optimism.

This is all very new to me and trying not to get anxious or too obsessive, which would be very like me…

Good luck to you both xxx

Pastaf0rbreakfast · 21/05/2023 22:44

I’d like to join too, I’m a few days behind as only had a positive OPK this morning so ovulating today/tomorrow. DTD twice today and will try to in next few days as well so we’re hopefully covered.

It’s only first cycle trying for number 2, but I’m breastfeeding my 21 month old so expecting it to maybe take a while to conceive - hope not though!

How are those a bit further ahead doing? Hope symptom spotting isn’t taking over too much!

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XenaTheWarriorPrincess · 22/05/2023 04:13

Hi ladies, it's nice to have a couple of others to get through the tww with!

@Pastaf0rbreakfast if you're ovulating, breastfeeding shouldn't interfere with conception at all I don't think?

Thankfully not started with the symptom spotting just yet as I know it's not possible to have any pg symptoms until after implantation, which can't have happened yet. I know last time I was pregnant (over a decade ago, ended in mc at 12ish weeks) my first symptoms were peeing alot, and milk cravings.

I'm mostly just impatient at the minute, want to fast forward time a week so i can know already 😅

@dcrxcm sorry to hear about the pcos, yeah, It can be hard not to get obsessive. That was me last cycle, trying to be a bit more relaxed about it this cycle.

@cdn298 I'll be testing next Sunday, so we can try to hold off before then and be test buddies!

Good luck to you all this cycle, hoping it's a lucky thread and we all get our bfp! I'm prepared for it to take a bit longer though, I'm 32 and overweight so aware it's unlikely to happen super quickly.

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BudgetBuster · 22/05/2023 08:35

Hey everyone. Going to join you guys. I didn't track properly this month (missed a few tests and pretty sure my peak was one of them). I think I peaked Thursday so we DTD Thursday & Fridsy. I'm not too confident this month though. We had a MC at 5+3 in November, and a MC at 6+5 in April. Assuming my cycle regulates this month I'm due AF 31st.

Amy95 · 22/05/2023 08:42

XenaTheWarriorPrincess · 19/05/2023 18:09

Third cycle ttc #1, 2nd cycle using opks.

Ovulated yesterday (peak on Wednesday) and dtd Wednesday night.

I've got 23-25 day cycles and seem to have a 11 day luteal phase, so due on the 30th.

Anyone else around the same dpo wanting to ride the tww out together?

Hoping to hold off on testing until I'm 10dpo at the earliest, but we'll see.

Gearing up for the symptom spotting to begin in a week or so, even though I know I shouldn't.

Hi can I join I'm also on my tww 🎉 first time tracking so I'm so excited about everything this month , I'm currently 2dpo x

Amy95 · 22/05/2023 08:44

BudgetBuster · 22/05/2023 08:35

Hey everyone. Going to join you guys. I didn't track properly this month (missed a few tests and pretty sure my peak was one of them). I think I peaked Thursday so we DTD Thursday & Fridsy. I'm not too confident this month though. We had a MC at 5+3 in November, and a MC at 6+5 in April. Assuming my cycle regulates this month I'm due AF 31st.

Hi budget I think I've spoken to you in a previous post ...

winterbabyrose · 22/05/2023 08:50

Joining if possible! According to Flo app I ovulated yesterday, but I am pretty sure I ovulated on Thursday so I am either 1dpo or 3dpo, not entirely sure! 😂🙃

I've also woken up feeling very nauseous today which is super unlike me - I'm never sick or nauseous, the last time was 1st trimester with my DD.... I know its super early for any symptoms but either its an early symptom or a very conveniently timed bug!!

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XenaTheWarriorPrincess · 22/05/2023 09:03

Of course you can all join, the more the merrier!

So sorry to hear about your previous losses @BudgetBuster , I've got my fingers crossed for you for this cycle!

It is all very exciting isn't it @Amy95 , its only my second cycle tracking so I'm still in the 'honeymoon phase' so to speak 😅

@winterbabyrose are you using LH strips/temping at all or just the app? The 14 days before period ovulation thing is an average, so many ovulate later or earlier than the apps predict. I actually only have an 11 day luteal phase so if I were to go off the apps, I'd be a few days out. I'd definitely recommend tracking lh for at least a couple of cycles, so you at least have an idea of your luteal phase and ovulation symptoms, etc. It's really helped me understand my body and cycles better.

If you really are 1-3dpo it'll just be a bug or progesterone related. Everything ive read so far says you can't have hcg related symptoms until after implantation which is 6dpo at the absolute earliest. I'm telling myself this constantly to stop from symptom spotting and driving myself mad 😅

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Amy95 · 22/05/2023 09:06

winterbabyrose · 22/05/2023 08:50

Joining if possible! According to Flo app I ovulated yesterday, but I am pretty sure I ovulated on Thursday so I am either 1dpo or 3dpo, not entirely sure! 😂🙃

I've also woken up feeling very nauseous today which is super unlike me - I'm never sick or nauseous, the last time was 1st trimester with my DD.... I know its super early for any symptoms but either its an early symptom or a very conveniently timed bug!!

Be careful with Flo app mine was way out so I thought I was ovulating and obviously I wasn't , that's why I started using opk tests xx

Amy95 · 22/05/2023 09:07

XenaTheWarriorPrincess · 22/05/2023 09:03

Of course you can all join, the more the merrier!

So sorry to hear about your previous losses @BudgetBuster , I've got my fingers crossed for you for this cycle!

It is all very exciting isn't it @Amy95 , its only my second cycle tracking so I'm still in the 'honeymoon phase' so to speak 😅

@winterbabyrose are you using LH strips/temping at all or just the app? The 14 days before period ovulation thing is an average, so many ovulate later or earlier than the apps predict. I actually only have an 11 day luteal phase so if I were to go off the apps, I'd be a few days out. I'd definitely recommend tracking lh for at least a couple of cycles, so you at least have an idea of your luteal phase and ovulation symptoms, etc. It's really helped me understand my body and cycles better.

If you really are 1-3dpo it'll just be a bug or progesterone related. Everything ive read so far says you can't have hcg related symptoms until after implantation which is 6dpo at the absolute earliest. I'm telling myself this constantly to stop from symptom spotting and driving myself mad 😅

Oh that is exciting 🎉🙌 I feel so positive this time around I've been through I think every emotion when It comes to ttc we had a few cycles off and now we're going for it 😂🥳 when I had my peak I was so excited 😂 who knew a pee stick could make you that happy , so how you finding ttc ?
I started Macaroot this month and partner is also taking vitamins xx

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XenaTheWarriorPrincess · 22/05/2023 09:20

I'm trying to be as chill about it as I can so far, I find myself getting excited when I peak and when it gets close to AF time (as I know I'll find out soon) but the wait between is a bit stressful as I'm so impatient 😅

I'm also one of those people who wants to know as much as possible, so I've read a lot of stuff about ttc and how it works and all that. Feel a bit of an expert already!

I'm just taking folic acid at the minute. I told myself I'd give it 6 cycles before I considered taking/doing anything else. My dad's recently been diagnosed with hemochromatosis (too much iron), meaning I might have it too as its genetic, so I don't want to take anything until I've at least been tested and have the okay from a doc that it won't be an issue.

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Amy95 · 22/05/2023 09:23

XenaTheWarriorPrincess · 22/05/2023 09:20

I'm trying to be as chill about it as I can so far, I find myself getting excited when I peak and when it gets close to AF time (as I know I'll find out soon) but the wait between is a bit stressful as I'm so impatient 😅

I'm also one of those people who wants to know as much as possible, so I've read a lot of stuff about ttc and how it works and all that. Feel a bit of an expert already!

I'm just taking folic acid at the minute. I told myself I'd give it 6 cycles before I considered taking/doing anything else. My dad's recently been diagnosed with hemochromatosis (too much iron), meaning I might have it too as its genetic, so I don't want to take anything until I've at least been tested and have the okay from a doc that it won't be an issue.

I'm totally new to all of this so your knowledge can help me 😂 so I've been testing each day it's come down so much from my peak so speaking on that when your close to AF will you opk still be low ? .....
Yes that's sounds reasonable, just have fun for the time being , oh yes definitely get tested before taking anything xx

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XenaTheWarriorPrincess · 22/05/2023 09:35

It can be, but can also get slightly higher as you get close to AF as the hormone levels can 'confuse' the test and read as LH. It doesn't usually mean anything either way, can go high right before a period, or if you're pregnant, and it could also just stay low. Can also mean (if you get another peak) that you didn't actually ovulate the first time and you're trying to again.

BBT or a progesterone test is how you'd confirm ovulation, LH just tells us our bodies are preparing for ovulation, not that it's actually happened, so you can have more than one peak in a cycle.

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Amy95 · 22/05/2023 09:42

XenaTheWarriorPrincess · 22/05/2023 09:35

It can be, but can also get slightly higher as you get close to AF as the hormone levels can 'confuse' the test and read as LH. It doesn't usually mean anything either way, can go high right before a period, or if you're pregnant, and it could also just stay low. Can also mean (if you get another peak) that you didn't actually ovulate the first time and you're trying to again.

BBT or a progesterone test is how you'd confirm ovulation, LH just tells us our bodies are preparing for ovulation, not that it's actually happened, so you can have more than one peak in a cycle.

You have learnt a lot . I havnt tried doing the bbt because I wake at different times every day so thought I wouldnt be able to do it ,
So how many dpo are you ? Xx

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XenaTheWarriorPrincess · 22/05/2023 09:51

Fair enough, I think you might be able to use some site or app to adapt temps taken at different times? I've definitely seen a couple of people on some threads talk about doing that.

I'm 4dpo today, so a couple of days ahead of you. Got my peak on Wednesday evening along with ovulation pains, so assuming ovulation sometime on Thursday. My high LH results dissipate within 12-24 hours usually, so I think I ovulate fairly soon after the peak.

I have shortish cycles though, so due AF on the 30th. Planning to test next Sunday and Monday then wait for AF to be late if bfn.

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Amy95 · 22/05/2023 10:52

XenaTheWarriorPrincess · 22/05/2023 09:51

Fair enough, I think you might be able to use some site or app to adapt temps taken at different times? I've definitely seen a couple of people on some threads talk about doing that.

I'm 4dpo today, so a couple of days ahead of you. Got my peak on Wednesday evening along with ovulation pains, so assuming ovulation sometime on Thursday. My high LH results dissipate within 12-24 hours usually, so I think I ovulate fairly soon after the peak.

I have shortish cycles though, so due AF on the 30th. Planning to test next Sunday and Monday then wait for AF to be late if bfn.

It is something I'll definitely look into doing , do you find it ok to do ?

I peaked Thursday I think we'll that's what it says in my app and you can see on my chart it's definitely a peak I'll put it attached to this .... My cycles are a bit all over the place so range from 28/32 days , ooooo are you excited to test I always say each month I won't test but always give in x

1DPO and starting the TWW - who's with me?

naggy095 · 22/05/2023 11:40

Hi! I'm 5dpo today, ttc our second baby this is my first cycle, my daughter is 2 next month so would be a nice age gap. I've been having some cramping past couple days and sore boobs but I remember in the cycle I got pregnant previously I had 0 symptoms 😂 I also came off the mini pill just over a month ago so my symptoms could be related to that

Amy95 · 22/05/2023 11:45

naggy095 · 22/05/2023 11:40

Hi! I'm 5dpo today, ttc our second baby this is my first cycle, my daughter is 2 next month so would be a nice age gap. I've been having some cramping past couple days and sore boobs but I remember in the cycle I got pregnant previously I had 0 symptoms 😂 I also came off the mini pill just over a month ago so my symptoms could be related to that

Hiya , I've also had some sort of cramping but not sure if it's ovulation cramps xx

Pastaf0rbreakfast · 22/05/2023 11:47

I hope having a positive OPKs means breastfeeding won’t affect TTC too much @XenaTheWarriorPrincess but as you also mention, LH surge doesn’t necessarily confirm ovulation. Although I have had some trapped wind type feelings yesterday which I think could be ovulation pain. Also lots of EWCM and significantly increased sex drive 🙈so I think that would all suggest I have ovulated. Negative opk just now.

Can’t test temps as we cosleep and DS is often feeding on/off from 4.30/5am.

AF not due until 4th June. Hoping everyone gets good news this month!

Amy95 · 22/05/2023 12:23

Pastaf0rbreakfast · 22/05/2023 11:47

I hope having a positive OPKs means breastfeeding won’t affect TTC too much @XenaTheWarriorPrincess but as you also mention, LH surge doesn’t necessarily confirm ovulation. Although I have had some trapped wind type feelings yesterday which I think could be ovulation pain. Also lots of EWCM and significantly increased sex drive 🙈so I think that would all suggest I have ovulated. Negative opk just now.

Can’t test temps as we cosleep and DS is often feeding on/off from 4.30/5am.

AF not due until 4th June. Hoping everyone gets good news this month!

I don't rest bbt because my sleeping patterns all over the place . Oh your a day after me I'm due the 3rd but my period has a mind of its own 😂😂😂 I woke up with lost of cm this morning which is very weird for me because I never get any so I was there googling which I know you should never do xx

LeopardLover · 22/05/2023 12:42

Hey everyone, I'd love to join! I think I'm 1DPO today (or maybe 2DPO). TTC #2 (my toddler just turned 2), this is our first proper cycle. We missed the best time to DTD (just before ovulation) so I'm not feeling like it'll happen this month, but that's okay! I'd looove an April / May baby if possible but appreciate we can't choose these things. Unless I get any weird symptoms, I won't be testing until AF is due! Like you @XenaTheWarriorPrincess I love reading and listening to podcasts on fertility 🤓

Amy95 · 22/05/2023 13:27

LeopardLover · 22/05/2023 12:42

Hey everyone, I'd love to join! I think I'm 1DPO today (or maybe 2DPO). TTC #2 (my toddler just turned 2), this is our first proper cycle. We missed the best time to DTD (just before ovulation) so I'm not feeling like it'll happen this month, but that's okay! I'd looove an April / May baby if possible but appreciate we can't choose these things. Unless I get any weird symptoms, I won't be testing until AF is due! Like you @XenaTheWarriorPrincess I love reading and listening to podcasts on fertility 🤓

Hiya lovely , I'm a sort of newbie to I've never tracked before , that's the best way to think about it , if it happens it does if not there's always next month 🙌🥳 Im a may baby 😂 I'm also 2dpo and I love symptom spotting I drive my other half wild 😂xx

dcrxcm · 22/05/2023 19:13

Hi to everybody else who has joined the thread! I definitely had ovulation pains early this morning and DTD this evening, so feeling like we’ve given ourselves a good shot… is there any point having another go tomorrow or will the window have passed? I’m not sure if ovulation pains mean it’s happened or that it’s coming. Does anybody know?

Sending everybody loads of patience for the two week wait. Will you all be waiting for AF or are you onto tests ASAP? Haven’t decided our approach yet ☺️

LeopardLover · 22/05/2023 21:34

dcrxcm · 22/05/2023 19:13

Hi to everybody else who has joined the thread! I definitely had ovulation pains early this morning and DTD this evening, so feeling like we’ve given ourselves a good shot… is there any point having another go tomorrow or will the window have passed? I’m not sure if ovulation pains mean it’s happened or that it’s coming. Does anybody know?

Sending everybody loads of patience for the two week wait. Will you all be waiting for AF or are you onto tests ASAP? Haven’t decided our approach yet ☺️

I've never felt ovulation pains but I love that some women can! Have you been using OPKs too? To optimise I think it's best to DTD during the period before, the day of and the day after! But I haven't managed all of that this cycle.

I'm going to wait until AF is due unless I get some crazy symptoms. I just find it too disappointing otherwise - I don't like seeing a BFN and would rather think there's hope 😅