The dreaded 2 week wait

[treetrunks]

I think in todays society people who can foster and adopt are highly sought after, I know 2 women who adopted recently, one got an 18month old, one got a 3 month old. They both are really happy but it does take a year and a half or more I think so always better to get the ball rolling especially if in late 30's.
I sometimes wonder if we ever will have our own child but oh says we should be happy and enjoy the life we have and any children that come along are added blessings xxx

 

[MarshallsS88]

You’re so right Treetrunks. I respect anyone who goes into fostering or adoption, it’s such a nice thing to do, to give a child such a loving home and the right start to life. X

 

[Qwerty123]

5dpo and convinced I am pregnant...who is with me? I am sure my mind is playing tricks on me and it’s far too early to tell. I’ve had “sensations” in uterus/ovary area since ovulation. It’s been on and off the whole time since and I don’t recall having that on other cycles. I am trying to tell myself that I’m not but I think because we dtd loads around ovulation I am really hoping we have caught this month. We have been trying for years and had quite a few chemicals. getting hopes up is dangerous because it makes it so much worse when the witch arrives. XxxxX

 

[Alexis2017]

We would adopt if we cant have our own. Its the whole process that makes it daunting not the looking after children I didnt carry in my womb.

 

[MoominGirl]

We have talked about the idea of adopting if this doesn't end well for us. OH was actually a lot more open to the idea than I expected which was good. As much as I would be a bit sad that I would have missed out on the experience of a pregnancy, I think I could make peace with the fact that my recent kidney stone would be the closest I would get to labour pain haha!!

I think I'm about 9/10dpo. This month's symptoms of not being pregnant are as follows. Tiredness, tender boobs, emotional, light crampy pains in the lower back, tummy and groin and between the shoulder blades for some reason

Had a bit of a meltdown last night. Just so fed up of constantly thinking does this random symptom mean something? Of course it doesn't. All it leads to is disappointment. I just want to enjoy life as normal without all this emotional crap. Really not feeling hopeful and totally fed up of it all!!

 

[MarshallsS88]

I’m 7DPO and me and my OH have both been feeling really positive about it this month, until family have caused me stress these last few days and now I’m having mild cramps, which for me is always a sign the witch is on her way �� feeling really down at the minute, what with the family situation and now this, but I’ve got to try and stay positive as we have our fertility appointment on Tuesday to get the referral. This month felt like our last ditch attempt of doing it naturally, but it doesn’t look like that’s happening, so just got to accept the help now.

 

[_GG_]

I’m 7DPO and me and my OH have both been feeling really positive about it this month, until family have caused me stress these last few days and now I’m having mild cramps, which for me is always a sign the witch is on her way �� feeling really down at the minute, what with the family situation and now this, but I’ve got to try and stay positive as we have our fertility appointment on Tuesday to get the referral. This month felt like our last ditch attempt of doing it naturally, but it doesn’t look like that’s happening, so just got to accept the help now.

You never know until the witch arrives. All those women who don't think to test til after their missed period will tell you...the cramps are pretty much the same whether your pregnant or not so don't let them make you lose any hope.

Really hope you get your bfp this month but also, really hope your fertility appointment goes well. Xxx

 

[MarshallsS88]

Thank you. I’m feeling really down at the minute with stuff that have gone off this week, been trying to stay as calm as possible with it being the 2 week wait but it’s been tricky, so I’m not feeling hopeful for this either now �� x

 

[MoominGirl]

Thank you. I’m feeling really down at the minute with stuff that have gone off this week, been trying to stay as calm as possible with it being the 2 week wait but it’s been tricky, so I’m not feeling hopeful for this either now �� x

Also not feeling particularly hopeful and I feel it's better in the long run if I try and manage my expectations. Although I don't feel positive, I don't feel nearly as emotional so that's an improvement for now. I know we're not out until the witch shows but it gets harder to be positive with each month that passes. Hope your appointment goes well.

 

[MarshallsS88]

Yeah it does, more difficult to cope with each month, but i suppose all we can do is try and cling on to is any hope we’ve got, but it’s just so hard.

 

[Nicky78]

5dpo and convinced I am pregnant...who is with me? I am sure my mind is playing tricks on me and it’s far too early to tell. I’ve had “sensations” in uterus/ovary area since ovulation. It’s been on and off the whole time since and I don’t recall having that on other cycles. I am trying to tell myself that I’m not but I think because we dtd loads around ovulation I am really hoping we have caught this month. We have been trying for years and had quite a few chemicals. getting hopes up is dangerous because it makes it so much worse when the witch arrives. XxxxX

Just the same as you this cycle!