Who's waiting? Chat and share symptoms?

[MissJP]

Hey girls!

Clover so sorry AF got you... All is crossed for next month.

Sib have you tested today?? Those faint lines would drive me mad! After convincing myself yesterday that I had no symptoms & it was over, I tested with a digi at 9.30pm & got a BFP. Feel like I can't get excited about it yet though because it's still so early. The waiting game continues ughhhh!! Xx

Congrats hun!! What digi did you use?

They're driving me insane lol I doubt anything would show on a digi yet if 12.5 and 10 are struggling to pick it up! What dPo are you again? Xx

Thanks Hun! I used clear blue. Was so sure it'd be negative. Have already taken 3 more tests today. These next few weeks are going to cost me a fortune!!
I'm having issues with normal hpt's - none have given me a clear result. Digi's are the only way I've got an actual answer.
I'm 12 dpo today. When is your AF due?? Xx

 

[Clover]

Congratulations MrsJP
Slb how are you feeling tonight sweetie?

Birdie no symptoms is a good sign! I've had loads of symptoms every month and haven't been pregnant

good luck to you all

xxxxxxxxx

 

[Ashleighruth92]

Silly me went and tested on 3dpo obviously convinced myself I would see something and so down hearted .. Feel gutted but like my partner said it was far to early . I'm so fed up of waiting to test xx

 

[Slb24]

Hey girls!

Clover so sorry AF got you... All is crossed for next month.

Sib have you tested today?? Those faint lines would drive me mad! After convincing myself yesterday that I had no symptoms & it was over, I tested with a digi at 9.30pm & got a BFP. Feel like I can't get excited about it yet though because it's still so early. The waiting game continues ughhhh!! Xx

Congrats hun!! What digi did you use?

They're driving me insane lol I doubt anything would show on a digi yet if 12.5 and 10 are struggling to pick it up! What dPo are you again? Xx

Thanks Hun! I used clear blue. Was so sure it'd be negative. Have already taken 3 more tests today. These next few weeks are going to cost me a fortune!!
I'm having issues with normal hpt's - none have given me a clear result. Digi's are the only way I've got an actual answer.
I'm 12 dpo today. When is your AF due?? Xx

My AF is due the 13th/14th I think. So I'm the same as you. If AF doesn't arrive I might try a digital. But I doubt anything would show yet.
Xx

 

[Slb24]

Congratulations MrsJP
Slb how are you feeling tonight sweetie?

Birdie no symptoms is a good sign! I've had loads of symptoms every month and haven't been pregnant

good luck to you all

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I'm okay. I've been having cramps again. They stopped for a while. My cervix is high and soft. Loads of cm. So I'm hoping its a good sign.

I'm tempted to use my FRER tomorrow but I don't know if I should or wait until Saturday lol xx

 

[Ashleighruth92]

Is anyone struggling with the 2 week wait .. I'm on day 4 tomorrow & im struggling so much getting myself all upset!

 

[Slb24]

Is anyone struggling with the 2 week wait .. I'm on day 4 tomorrow & im struggling so much getting myself all upset!

Did you say this was your first month hun?

It's hard work. Your emotions are all over the place. And it sends you crazy.

You need to relax hun. I know it's hard. Just keep yourself as busy as possible.

I've been trying for several months which is nothing compared to most women on this site. But it does get easier. Good luck hun xx

 

[LittleDalla]

If it wasnt for this forum and the lovely ladies I think I would be insane by now.
Definitely try and relax the best you can, before you know it, it will be testing time.
I'm 9dpo and it felt like 9 weeks not days to get here. But looking back I think 'well thats came quick'
Try to not get upset sweetheart, it is emotional journey. But we are all here for you, whether you need advice, a rant or just a sholder to cry on ...
Good luck hinny

 

[Ladeda94]

The achy legs are back and my left foot feels a bit achy/swelled. This is all a bit odd I never get achy or swollen.
5-6 dpo

 

[LittleDalla]

I had achy legs at 5/6dpo also. Which I never get until just after AF.

Good Luck

 

[Ashleighruth92]

Thanks Ladies.
It's my first month of trying properly I finished the pill in December 2015.
I went and tested today and it's only 3dpo I was sure their would be something but just pushing it I think. I can test on Tuesday according to my app I have the first response 6 days before so fingers crossed.
I have cramping , back ache and a cold out the blue.
I was using the clear blue fertility and once I got my my peak I carried on testing I got a low fertility then a flashing smiley face very confused .. Xx

 

[Slb24]

Thanks Ladies.
It's my first month of trying properly I finished the pill in December 2015.
I went and tested today and it's only 3dpo I was sure their would be something but just pushing it I think. I can test on Tuesday according to my app I have the first response 6 days before so fingers crossed.
I have cramping , back ache and a cold out the blue.
I was using the clear blue fertility and once I got my my peak I carried on testing I got a low fertility then a flashing smiley face very confused .. Xx

3 days is far too early hun. Don't loose hope!! I test but it doesn't get me down. If you don't link seeing BFNs I wouldn't test until you've missed your period. No point worrying yourself you can get false negatives even a few days after you've missed a period so don't worry if you do see BFNs before your periods due.

I had cramping around ovulation and afterwards. It's completely normal. I know how hard it is but you need to relax and ask your oh to hide your tests! Haha

Good luck xx

 

[Slb24]

The achy legs are back and my left foot feels a bit achy/swelled. This is all a bit odd I never get achy or swollen.
5-6 dpo

Hey.

My legs have been achy too! On and off since a few dpo. Good luck! Xx

 

[MrsS15]

Hey ladies

Finally finished my 4 12.5 shifts so that passed a big chunk of my tww! I'll be 9dpo tomorrow. Feeling better about that! Although apart from the every so often achy boobs I'm pretty much symptomless like you birdie I've got a few random spots coming out on my face and that isn't like me! I'm sure they'll be pre AF spots though. I think if I go by when I ovulated I'm due on Tues.

Amazing MissJ huge congratulations can we see a pic? Xx

 

[Birdie]

Silly me went and tested on 3dpo obviously convinced myself I would see something and so down hearted .. Feel gutted but like my partner said it was far to early . I'm so fed up of waiting to test xx

I find the best way to rationalise the 2ww is to accept the biology.... the home pregnancy tests pick up the hormone HCG, which is only produced after your fertilised egg embeds itself in your uterus. A fertilised egg can take 8-10 days from ovulation to travel to your uterus & embed itself and then depending on your natural levels of HCG, it can take a few more days for there to be enough for a test to pick up.

Some people start testing at 8dpo and those with high natural HCG levels might get very feint BFP lines then, but for the vast majority of people you need to be 10dpo or beyond.

Just biologically speaking testing at 3dpo is totally pointless as you will always get a BFN and if getting BFNs is going to upset you, then you really need to hold off (ideally until AF is late) as that way you are so much more likely to get your BFP result if you are pregnant.

I know that is hard, but so many ladies seem to end up with anxiety & depression over the whole TTC thing and looking after your mental health is so important!

Stress releases hormones that can lower your fertility so try and find relaxing & positive things to do during your 2ww that are good distractions. It is hard enough without spending every 2ww anxious and upset. Focus on eating well, exercise and having some fun & a sense of humour.

Wishing you loads of

 

[Birdie]

Although apart from the every so often achy boobs I'm pretty much symptomless like you birdie I've got a few random spots coming out on my face and that isn't like me! I'm sure they'll be pre AF spots though. I think if I go by when I ovulated I'm due on Tues.

I've woken up with cold symptoms this morning... am 10dpo I think... But DH has had a stinking cold for the last week, so I would be more surprised if I didn't catch it!

My Ovia app has gone loopy though... I'm on CD 22 today and it is telling me to test on Sun 14th (I presume as I ovulated early) but on my 'normal' cycle af isn't due until Thurs or Fri next week! I have no idea what is going on. As Sunday is Valentines I might treat myself to a rare early test...

 

[Slb24]

Well it's a BFN for me this morning. I'm so confused. I feel like I'm going crazy. I'm sure there were lines on the other tests.
I will test again in a few days if AF doesn't get me. But I think I defo need to leave it a few days now xx

 

[strongminded]

Hi Slb24 what cycle day are you on. I am 5 days late and too scared to test

 

[Slb24]

Hi Slb24 what cycle day are you on. I am 5 days late and too scared to test

I think I'm around 12/13. I'm expecting AF tomorrow or Sunday xx

 

[MissJP]

Morning girls

Thank you Leah! Tried to attach - hope it works. Hopefully you can see the line on the FR. It's quite faint. I'm still not allowing myself to feel excited about it. I'm such a bloody pessimist!

Slb definitely test again in a few days. I don't trust any negative test until af arrives.

Strongminded - How do you have so much willpower and where can I get some??? Definitely think you should test!!!