2WW!

[Luckycatlady]

37/F never been pregnant

Married end of last year - wanted to get finances, job, home sorted until TTC beginning of this year
regular cycle 28/3
Tried January, April with BFN’s and this month went all out with ovulation tracking and conception cup with pre-seed! My partner suffers terribly with ED and has to use all means possible to maintain an erection, we were lucky this month and he managed by some stroke of luck (and viagra) three times this cycle in close succession.

Currently would be around day 5 DPO. DTD day 10, LH spike on day 11 evening (earlier than I thought) and day 12 AM, DTD day 11 (no full ejaculation) DTD day 12
I take folic acid and supplements (been taking since my 20’s 🤣)

Think I am going crazy -
Symptom spotting like mad. Increased thirst, constipation, currently feels like period pains low grade like about to have a period - have a hot water bottle on. Sneezing all the time with runny nose / mild cold symptoms. So thirsty!

Husband fully convinced I am pregnant as never complained of all of these symptoms before - I also usually have inverted nipples (come out in the cold / swimming) which are now non inverted and painful!

Have been reading so many ‘Symptoms
4 day DPO’ google blogs and just want a bit of support really. Tried to speak to a girlfriend about it all last Thursday - she has four boy children aged 10-4 who she is very busy with and never had an issue with TTC so was less than sympathetic in my neurosis about it all. My husband was quite annoyed that she shot me down when I was asking for advice. My other girlfriends are happily single in their last 30’s with no interest in TTC and have never been pregnant so although they can listen, I think they think I am going a bit mad!

I do not want to test until AF is due on 4th June!

Anyone else on the same time line as me?

Hey! I am close to that too supposed to test 31st May. Gave in and tested today on 9dpo I felt like I saw something but posted on here and no one did 🤪 that wait is soo long but it’s better to test after 2weeks to get a clear picture fingers crossed for you!

Hey, I’m also 5DPO I think! I do have two young kids already and trying for number 3, but it doesn’t stop my neurosis creeping in also, though I’m trying not to symptom spot!
I would say that at 5 DPO any symptoms you’re feeling would be from progesterone most likely, because implantation wouldn’t have happened yet. But they sound like very positive signs for strong progesterone production which is what you want at this point!
you have such willpower to wait til 4th June but it is probably the best approach! I feel like I will probably test like a madwoman from 8 DPO 🤣

@Dreamymama I actually just commented on your post, I can see a line for sure!! Fingers crossed for you ❤️

thank you! I also feel there is something there,been having cramps down there since last night which I normally don’t get until quite near the periods lol. Fingers crossed will test in 48 hours 🙈
I also do have a 5 year old and on cycle 2 of trying for the second one

Good luck !

It feels like PMS symptoms with the constipation and the headaches as the progesterone is rising so this is very true!

is there anything I can do to improve my chances of successful implantation? I am trying to take it very easy, eats lots of good foods and rest

Yeah I think that’s the best thing to do, I’m trying to do the same. Stress and cortisol inhibit progesterone production and you really need progesterone to stay up to give you the best chance at success, so anything that keeps you chilled and relaxed will help. Other than that I think it’s just a waiting game. It’s so hard!

That is my instinct just to lie around and be lady of leisure with my cat - she won’t leave my side!

I woke up about 4am this morning with some lower abdominal cramps - like pelvic pains / period pains. Settled now. Nil bleeding. Still a few days until I am due my period.

is this a hopeful sign or could it be left overs of ovulation (never had it before mind you 🤣)

@Dreamymamai had quite strong period-like cramps a week before my BFP, was convinced AF was on the way!

Would they wake you from sleep? I was starting to think I might have endometriosis / deep dysparenunia but then the pain would have been last week after UPSI?

AF not due until June 4th

I don't remember them waking me up but during the day they were definitely on the worse end of my usual period cramps. Quite soon after ovulation too so probably around where you are now

Hi @Luckycatladydefinitely relate to your situation, especially as I too was recently shut down by a friend with kids. I found this quite upsetting as it’s a vulnerable thing to share that you are starting a family and not greatly spoken about. My friend was semi-aggressively saying ‘not to stress’ and I reiterated that I’m excited and just looking for advice. It felt mean and sort of killed some of my excitement. It was a surprise, but made me realise that this is not a convo you have with just anyone… also… maybe for my friend this topic brings up trauma perhaps? We all have our own things going on.
Anyway I wish you great success this cycle! Xxx

I’m also feeling I have symptoms 5 DPO, who knows, will likely test on Friday or Saturday 10 DPO

when do you think you will test?

this was excatly what happened to me !! And i spoke to another friend (doesnt know this one) and she mentioned could there be trauma around pregnancy and pregnancy annoucements that you dont know about so trying not to take it personally but made me realise to not speak about it too much to people who are not in the same situation as you

Not sure when I will test - maybe next Sunday? That will be a week after my cramping and a few days before my expected period!

cannot wait to be back to work tomorrow to distract myself!

@Luckycatlady Good you could talk it through with another friend. I thought my experience was odd so it led me to coming into MN forums for support which does help. I have some other friends I can talk to about this stuff, but indeed will stay selective about who I approach for advice or comfort. I will also be mindful (I hope) when other friends come to me for advice in future 🙏🏽

I hope the cramps are manageable and for sure a good sign 😊
Haha yes I can’t wait for work tomorrow too - hoping the week flies by!!!

They have continued all day but milder
noticed soem nipple changes today - some enlargement of areolas and new spots ! Can it happen this quickly or is it all in my head?!

@Luckycatlady omg symptom spotting is so tempting right now! I’m currently 6 DPO and think I may be having some very mild cramps, but keen to see what else happens in this 6-11 DPO timeframe, where implantation is supposed (will 🤞). I’m not overfamiliar with the potential signs, but you know your body and I’m hopeful for you ahead of testing.
I see on some of the other threads that it is possible to potentially get a result from a test from day 9 onwards, so you may not have too much longer to wait and could test multiple times x

Caved and did a pregnancy test this morning at work - obviously negative 🤣 checked my urine for infection as lower abdominal cramps continue but not as severe at Monday morning. My boobs and uterus feel ‘prickling’ and ‘tingling’ too if that makes any sense?

Don’t give up hope, it may just be too early for a test to pick up the hormone. Maybe test daily or in a few days too?

Im going to be testing every day like a mad woman 🤣😂

@Luckycatlady Heheeee sending us all lots of baby dust and good vibes xxx

I tested, 7DPO, negative, surprise surprise 🙈😂 really trying to hold my nerve til 9dpo now

Saw this in another TTC thread and it really calmed my nerves yesterday!
https://www.reddit.com/r/tryingtoconceive/comments/1bhk4u0/psa_luteal_phase_symptoms/

Also I’ve booked in a treat this weekend for me and hubby so I have something to focus on, so the only thing I’m excited to do won’t be testing. It’s helping as a distraction so far! Eeeeeeekkk hahaha 🤣

Ive decided not to test and wait until AF is due after speaking to my sister this morning