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Anyone else in the two week wait??

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Slippedonmahbeans00 · 14/07/2026 14:08

TWW. Anyone entering the TWW currently 1 dpo!! Timed pretty perfectly this month so have my fingers crossed!!! Anyone else?

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Moominmamato3 · 11/08/2026 10:13

2dpo here. Windows and doors in, they just have to come bk to switch handles and postbox as they are the wrong finish but I’m not too worried about that as it’s a quick job and they were so good otherwise. So just to get it cleaned up for estate agent photos on 19th and I’ve promised myself not to test until then (😂 ~ not sure if I’ll manage to resist).

@Slippedonmahbeans00 ~ hopefully it will be our month! Me and DH agreed this is the last month of trying for us so feel the pressure for it to work! In trying to stay positive, how about you?

@cosmicstars ~ hopefully it will be your month too, I understand the feeling despondent thing thou especially when you do everything “right” and it still a negative.

Or4nge · 11/08/2026 11:05

@Moominmamato3 @Slippedonmahbeans00 fingers tightly crossed for you guys!!!

Yesterday was such a surprise for us. After ten days of bleeding, the doctor saying I was having a threatened miscarriage and prepare for the worst, the bleeding finally dried up over the weekend, and yesterday….we saw a tiny blob with a heartbeat! And they couldn’t find any reason for the bleeding, or anything worrying at all on the scan, so if I’m very lucky….I think this one might be doing its best to stick.
Now we just have to get the NHS to do all the right genetic tests because I’m a carrier for something really awful that can cause stillbirth - they had to check up on all sorts of things with my daughter 5 years ago, but because I’ve remarried since now we have to do it all over again because it’s a different father. Does the stress never end haha….

What are everyone’s strategies for holding off on testing this cycle until it’s time? Hiding sticks? Something else?

Moominmamato3 · 11/08/2026 12:53

Oh @Or4nge what fab news! Definitely sounds like little one is doing their best to stick and I’m so hoping it all goes well with your tests and that you have no more bleeding. I bet you feel exhausted from all the worry!

I got some first response tests when I needed to get some new prenatal vitamins and so the fact I only have 3 should put me off testing too early. That and having to get house ready for photos means I should be distracted from testing.

Kroovy · 11/08/2026 18:42

Or4nge · 11/08/2026 11:05

@Moominmamato3 @Slippedonmahbeans00 fingers tightly crossed for you guys!!!

Yesterday was such a surprise for us. After ten days of bleeding, the doctor saying I was having a threatened miscarriage and prepare for the worst, the bleeding finally dried up over the weekend, and yesterday….we saw a tiny blob with a heartbeat! And they couldn’t find any reason for the bleeding, or anything worrying at all on the scan, so if I’m very lucky….I think this one might be doing its best to stick.
Now we just have to get the NHS to do all the right genetic tests because I’m a carrier for something really awful that can cause stillbirth - they had to check up on all sorts of things with my daughter 5 years ago, but because I’ve remarried since now we have to do it all over again because it’s a different father. Does the stress never end haha….

What are everyone’s strategies for holding off on testing this cycle until it’s time? Hiding sticks? Something else?

Such incredible news!!!! So pleased for you!!! 🥰🥰

Slippedonmahbeans00 · 11/08/2026 21:58

@Or4nge omg! Thats fantastic! So happy for you. Sending love and blessings xxxxxx

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Or4nge · 12/08/2026 16:04

@Moominmamato3 are those your rations for the month then? That’s very sensible haha. Fingers crossed they’re lucky tests.

Yeah it’s been a lot 😅 We have to find out the gender via blood test now because of the genetic issues as it makes a difference to risks. Not sure how I feel about that as it’ll make it harder if it goes wrong. Such a rollercoaster.

Moominmamato3 · 12/08/2026 18:04

Haha yes! I’m not buying anymore and avoiding ClearBlue after those evaporation lines last month.

When will you have the tests @Or4nge?

Slippedonmahbeans00 · 14/08/2026 12:02

How is every1 doing this month?
Currently 7dpo here trying desperately not to test too early!!!! Xx

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Moominmamato3 · 14/08/2026 18:29

5dpo for me and been fairly distracted with getting house sorted for next week so not tempted to test atm (😂 not sure how long that will last).

@Slippedonmahbeans00 ~ don’t blame you being tempted to test. The closer it gets to 10dpo is when I start to think maybe I could just test to see even though I know it’s early.

Felt some cramping today but nothing else interesting. How about everyone else, any symptoms?

Slippedonmahbeans00 · 14/08/2026 20:08

Feeling sick but u know its too soon just very drained this month. Wbu xx

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Moominmamato3 · 15/08/2026 17:26

How is everyone?

@Slippedonmahbeans00 have you resisted testing? When do you think you will?

Im 6dpo and had a few more cramps ~ im hoping it’s implantation, but more likely the takeaway last night!

Slippedonmahbeans00 · 15/08/2026 19:05

@Moominmamato3 Have I heck! Twice already even though I KNOW its going to be negative this early. But determined to hold off a bit now! Wbu xx

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Moominmamato3 · 15/08/2026 19:56

😂 that made me giggle. I’m trying to get to the 19th so would be 10dpo but only have 3 tests in the house and trying to tell myself not to waste any too early but probably won’t stop me!

cosmicstars · 15/08/2026 20:26

I got my positive OPK today on CD15 so will shortly be entering the dreaded TWW 😆 I always say I’ll hold out till 10DPO but last month I caved at 8 😅

Slippedonmahbeans00 · 15/08/2026 20:36

We probably haven't even implanted yet but its like i neeeeeed to know. Does anyone feel.....different this month? Im not jinxing myself here though! X

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Slippedonmahbeans00 · 16/08/2026 11:30

Someone take away the tests! I hate it when you think you see a line.... and actually you dont! I think im losing my marbles! 9do nkt likely to see much anyway!!!!

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Moominmamato3 · 16/08/2026 16:37

7dpo for me today and managed not to test just yet but I’m starting to feel tempted!

I feel like my pelvis is not sore exactly but every now and then I get like a mild cramp. Im trying not to read too much into it as have been frantically cleaning and gardening since Tuesday so it’s probably just that but I’m really hoping it’s implantation.

Vimto1991 · 16/08/2026 17:31

I’m either 7dpo or 0/1 DPO, and I already took a test this morning. Don’t know what I expected 😂 I feel so nauseous at the moment, though,

Slippedonmahbeans00 · 16/08/2026 18:49

Im absolutely fine if not one wants to vut what are people's thoughts of doing a whatsapp group? Easier to stay in contact update share pictures?

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Slippedonmahbeans00 · 17/08/2026 10:06

10dpo. Still negative. Refusing to test until Thursday now x

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cosmicstars · 17/08/2026 10:40

My OPK’s are back to negative but I’ve had no temp rise so I’m not sure what’s going on…I’m so frustrated 😩 I think a WhatsApp group is a fab idea x

Slippedonmahbeans00 · 17/08/2026 14:00

@cosmicstars if you want to pm me your number I'll set one up, and we can add people as and when, I just like the idea of supporting each other through the whole journey xx

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Moominmamato3 · 17/08/2026 18:26

I caved and tested (negative of course as only 8dpo).

Can I join the group?

Slippedonmahbeans00 · 17/08/2026 18:36

@Moominmamato3 of course pm me your phone number I'll be setting it up shortly x

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Or4nge · 17/08/2026 19:46

@Moominmamato3 my husband had his blood test last Friday, we have to wait a month, but they’ve already done gender screening bloods and we already know the result of that.

I’d be up for a WhatsApp group, @Slippedonmahbeans00 should I DM you my number?