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TWW feels like forever

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Bubs94 · 06/12/2025 16:26

WHY does the TWW feel like forever?! I thought I was 7dpo then I actually hit my peak late, and now I’m 3dpo and just want to test😂 fertile window being 28th-2nd with ovulation on 3rd and BD every other day so really hoping it’s done the trick. Had a chemical on Nov 10th. Did anyone fall pregnant the cycle after a chemical?

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Bassbeh17 · 02/02/2026 12:32

@SKLM I have no idea at the moment to be fair! My level this morning went up a bit again so it’s moved it back to Thursday this week, just going to judge it on the levels and my cm and keep trying! We were gonna dtd yday but got talking til late and actually it was nice to take the pressure off as I know the next few days I’m gonna be asking him 😂😂 I’ve got an appointment today for plantar fasciitis which I’ve had for 18 months in both feet and they might give me a steroid jab today which means I’ll probably be home from work tomorrow and can test my levels as much as I want 😅😅

Bassbeh17 · 02/02/2026 12:38

@SKLM I have no idea at the moment to be fair! My level this morning went up a bit again so it’s moved it back to Thursday this week, just going to judge it on the levels and my cm and keep trying! We were gonna dtd yday but got talking til late and actually it was nice to take the pressure off as I know the next few days I’m gonna be asking him 😂😂 I’ve got an appointment today for plantar fasciitis which I’ve had for 18 months in both feet and they might give me a steroid jab today which means I’ll probably be home from work tomorrow and can test my levels as much as I want 😅😅

Bassbeh17 · 02/02/2026 12:38

@SKLM I have no idea at the moment to be fair! My level this morning went up a bit again so it’s moved it back to Thursday this week, just going to judge it on the levels and my cm and keep trying! We were gonna dtd yday but got talking til late and actually it was nice to take the pressure off as I know the next few days I’m gonna be asking him 😂😂 I’ve got an appointment today for plantar fasciitis which I’ve had for 18 months in both feet and they might give me a steroid jab today which means I’ll probably be home from work tomorrow and can test my levels as much as I want 😅😅

Bassbeh17 · 02/02/2026 12:38

@SKLM I have no idea at the moment to be fair! My level this morning went up a bit again so it’s moved it back to Thursday this week, just going to judge it on the levels and my cm and keep trying! We were gonna dtd yday but got talking til late and actually it was nice to take the pressure off as I know the next few days I’m gonna be asking him 😂😂 I’ve got an appointment today for plantar fasciitis which I’ve had for 18 months in both feet and they might give me a steroid jab today which means I’ll probably be home from work tomorrow and can test my levels as much as I want 😅😅

Bassbeh17 · 02/02/2026 12:38

@SKLM I have no idea at the moment to be fair! My level this morning went up a bit again so it’s moved it back to Thursday this week, just going to judge it on the levels and my cm and keep trying! We were gonna dtd yday but got talking til late and actually it was nice to take the pressure off as I know the next few days I’m gonna be asking him 😂😂 I’ve got an appointment today for plantar fasciitis which I’ve had for 18 months in both feet and they might give me a steroid jab today which means I’ll probably be home from work tomorrow and can test my levels as much as I want 😅😅

Bassbeh17 · 02/02/2026 12:38

@SKLM I have no idea at the moment to be fair! My level this morning went up a bit again so it’s moved it back to Thursday this week, just going to judge it on the levels and my cm and keep trying! We were gonna dtd yday but got talking til late and actually it was nice to take the pressure off as I know the next few days I’m gonna be asking him 😂😂 I’ve got an appointment today for plantar fasciitis which I’ve had for 18 months in both feet and they might give me a steroid jab today which means I’ll probably be home from work tomorrow and can test my levels as much as I want 😅😅

Bassbeh17 · 02/02/2026 12:51

@SKLM I have no idea at the moment to be fair! My level this morning went up a bit again so it’s moved it back to Thursday this week, just going to judge it on the levels and my cm and keep trying! We were gonna dtd yday but got talking til late and actually it was nice to take the pressure off as I know the next few days I’m gonna be asking him 😂😂 I’ve got an appointment today for plantar fasciitis which I’ve had for 18 months in both feet and they might give me a steroid jab today which means I’ll probably be home from work tomorrow and can test my levels as much as I want 😅😅

Bassbeh17 · 02/02/2026 12:52

Sorry everyone the internet had a glitch and now you get ALL my messages 😂

Lollypop0101 · 02/02/2026 13:12

Hi everyone, can I join please? 🤗currently 9 dpo first month TTC no. 2! Happened first cycle with my first and now I feel like I'm going mad with symptoms expecting it to be the same this time 😬

PandaLife · 02/02/2026 13:42

@Bassbeh17 it did make me laugh seeing all the dupe messages 😂 keep us updated on the results.

I could be anywhere from 3-5 dpo (I’m still not 100% on when I ovulated) but my boobs are already hurting. Last month they hurt for almost my whole luteal period, so I’m not too happy about having a repeat. I have a really active lifestyle so it’s very noticeable. I’ve also been getting period type cramping today :/ counting down the days until I can pee on a stick!

WishfulThinking90 · 02/02/2026 14:33

Hi :) please can I join?
We’re trying for our second child and I’m currently 6/7 DPO and I feel like I’m imagining every pregnancy symptom under the sun just because I want it so much! I’m trying to hold off testing until Saturday when I’ll be 12DPO as I’m going out for my birthday night out so want to know if I can drink or not! Hopefully it’ll be positive and I’ll happily celebrate with a mocktail!
good luck everyone!

Bassbeh17 · 02/02/2026 17:19

@PandaLife i was stuck in a bad connection and thought omg it’s gonna keep sending 😬😬

anyone that’s done ovulation strips before got any advice, mine keeps fluctuating and it’s making my predicted ovulation date move all the time. It’s really frustrating to keep track of! I’ve not had a positive strip yet it’s varied between 0.5 and 2.1 🤷🏽‍♀️

WishfulThinking90 · 02/02/2026 19:14

Bassbeh17 · 02/02/2026 17:19

@PandaLife i was stuck in a bad connection and thought omg it’s gonna keep sending 😬😬

anyone that’s done ovulation strips before got any advice, mine keeps fluctuating and it’s making my predicted ovulation date move all the time. It’s really frustrating to keep track of! I’ve not had a positive strip yet it’s varied between 0.5 and 2.1 🤷🏽‍♀️

I’ve used the clear blue digital ovulation tests with the smiley face and I started testing on day 13 then twice a day from day 15 when my Flo app said I should be ovulating. On day 15 at around 11am it was negative but at 4pm it shown the smiley face! Haven’t tried the strips but I just thought the digital one sounded easier

WishfulThinking90 · 02/02/2026 19:16

Lollypop0101 · 02/02/2026 13:12

Hi everyone, can I join please? 🤗currently 9 dpo first month TTC no. 2! Happened first cycle with my first and now I feel like I'm going mad with symptoms expecting it to be the same this time 😬

I’m exactly the same 4 years ago when I came off the pill I became pregnant with my son straight away but this time seems so much harder! It’s hard not to look into every little sign isn’t it I’m not sure if it’s just all in my head cos I want it to happen so badly! Good luck for this month :)

Bubs94 · 02/02/2026 20:09

Ladies I need your help. Since my chemical, my cycle has been extended by a week, this cycle I had a period a day shorter, my LH tests fluctuate but not this much as in, go from high 30s to really low all of a sudden, do you think I’ll ovulate next week or do you think I ovulated early last night and missed it. We have been dtd a lot just because, well, it’s fun isn’t it but yeah, really confused as my baseline LH is in the 20s. I just have no idea since have the chemical

TWW feels like forever
TWW feels like forever
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Bassbeh17 · 02/02/2026 20:18

@Bubs94 there is potential that you ovulated when it got darker but it didn’t go above a low number so I wonder if it’s not happened yet, I can see why you’re confused though! Maybe keep testing and see what the next 48 hours brings x

Bubs94 · 02/02/2026 20:21

@Bassbeh17 yeah it’s so odd isn’t it. I will just keep testing and see how I go! Last cycle I didn’t get peak confirmed as I ran out of bloody tests! 🤦🏽‍♀️😂

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SKLM · 02/02/2026 20:40

@Bubs94 how long have your cycles been recently? If it's only day 14 you might still get a peak especially as you are testing twice daily. Hopefully if you have one you will catch it. In any case, it sounds like you've covered yourself well 😀

I am cycle day 10 with no fertile cm yet, it's not even thinning out or getting stretchier. So I think ovulation is a way away for me.

Bubs94 · 02/02/2026 21:00

@SKLM recently they’ve been on average 33 days so my app is predicting ovulation next week so we shall see. I have been getting the ovulation pains starting and not had any cm change so maybe I will hopefully peak next week. I HATE having a longer cycle, it’s so shit because I feel like I waiting forever!

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SKLM · 02/02/2026 21:20

@Bubs94 I know how you feel, my last one was 31 days which was short for me. They are usually around 33-35 and it can be an agonising wait for ovulation day to come around!

Bubs94 · 02/02/2026 22:05

@SKLM i agree! It’s literally the worst!! We shall see how it goes. I’m feeling so much less obsessed this month though!
hopefully that works in my favour!

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PandaLife · 03/02/2026 08:02

@Bubs94 sorry to hear you’re having issues with the strips. Hopefully you get your peak soon. I’m interested to see how it progresses and how your month as a whole looks.

Bubs94 · 03/02/2026 12:50

@PandaLife well today I’ve been getting more ovulation pains and ewcm so that’s positive! X

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SKLM · 03/02/2026 13:21

@Bubs94 that sounds good. I have started getting ovulation pain today so hopefully I'm only a few days off now x

Bassbeh17 · 03/02/2026 14:19

Still not got a peak on my ovulation strips today and have definitely got ewcm so it’s very confusing! Hoping it peaks in the next 24/48
hours as I’m nauseous which I have noticed I get whenever there’s a hormone shift.

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