From WTT to BFP: Teaup & Brenn are best buddies!

[teacup]

Thanks! I'll check out those wondfo opk's you mentioned! So what symptoms did you experience in the 2WW if you were to list them roughly by DPO? Just so I can compare and dream...

How are you feeling? You must be SO excited! Congratulations to you both! (I have just realised I haven't said that yet!) I would be in total day dream mode if I was you! I'd also find it really hard to not tell everyone - I bet it's all you're thinking about at the moment!

 

[brenn09]

Thanks! I'll check out those wondfo opk's you mentioned! So what symptoms did you experience in the 2WW if you were to list them roughly by DPO? Just so I can compare and dream...

How are you feeling? You must be SO excited! Congratulations to you both! (I have just realised I haven't said that yet!) I would be in total day dream mode if I was you! I'd also find it really hard to not tell everyone - I bet it's all you're thinking about at the moment!

I started having symptoms much earlier than any of the books or common sense on these websites tell you that you can! 4dpo, I started having mood swings/irritability and being overly emotional. I cried. A lot. I had a complete meltdown that Friday night, 6po!

Forgetfulness/pregnancy brain also kicked in that week, 4-5 dpo. Nausea when hungry hit for the first time 7dpo, but subsided until 12dpo after that brief issue early that morning. Increased appetite was noticeable on Monday before my bfp, 8dpo!

Mind you, I didn't know any of these were preggo symptoms.. except briefly, which I posted in my wtt journal but it all came rushing back after my BFP!

Peeing increased noticeably after my BFP, but I actually pee a lot anyway and may just not have noticed this symptom earlier. Fatigue didn't hit until after the 4 week mark, like 16dpo?

I'll have to think back of any other symptoms I have had. Pregnancy brain is keeping my memory lacking prettily severely!

I noticed I was pregnant, and things were different in my body, but had no idea I was pregnant. I really really really didn't think we had a shot at 4 days before O! We shouldn't have been so surprised

I have no idea how I haven't told every single person I see!! I have wanted to, for sure! Even waitresses and cashiers! We are actually going to tell his parents tonight and my parents tomorrow night!

Honestly, this all doesn't seem real yet! I just get so scared to think too far ahead since I'm so early! Talk to you later, after we tell his parents!

 

[teacup]

I started having symptoms much earlier than any of the books or common sense on these websites tell you that you can! 4dpo, I started having mood swings/irritability and being overly emotional. I cried. A lot. I had a complete meltdown that Friday night, 6po!

Forgetfulness/pregnancy brain also kicked in that week, 4-5 dpo. Nausea when hungry hit for the first time 7dpo, but subsided until 12dpo after that brief issue early that morning. Increased appetite was noticeable on Monday before my bfp, 8dpo!

Mind you, I didn't know any of these were preggo symptoms.. except briefly, which I posted in my wtt journal but it all came rushing back after my BFP!

Peeing increased noticeably after my BFP, but I actually pee a lot anyway and may just not have noticed this symptom earlier. Fatigue didn't hit until after the 4 week mark, like 16dpo?

I'll have to think back of any other symptoms I have had. Pregnancy brain is keeping my memory lacking prettily severely!

I noticed I was pregnant, and things were different in my body, but had no idea I was pregnant. I really really really didn't think we had a shot at 4 days before O! We shouldn't have been so surprised

I have no idea how I haven't told every single person I see!! I have wanted to, for sure! Even waitresses and cashiers! We are actually going to tell his parents tonight and my parents tomorrow night!

Honestly, this all doesn't seem real yet! I just get so scared to think too far ahead since I'm so early! Talk to you later, after we tell his parents!

Yay, let me know what parents say! I bet they'll be so excited! I don't have many symptoms really, except that tender patch on my right boob! But that always seems to appear before AF. It is very very tender this time though, I only need to put my finger lightly there and it makes me go ouch! No spotting yet! So that is good. I'm on cycle day 28 today (this day last cycle I had been spotting for three days). I haven't been crying at all, but I have been a little snappier than usual maybe.

I think it is very unlikely that I'm pregnant, because of the lack of BD'ing we have done this cycle. I remember on cycle day 15 I was a little emotional - so I wonder if I ovulated then may be. (we BD'd cycle day 20 and 21) Perhaps I have a very long luteal phase, and that I have been ovulating earlyish every cycle and BD'ing too late.

But looking at the Ovulation Calculator thing, I should have ovulated on cycle day 20 (according to a 32 day cycle). So if that is right then we have a strong chance!

From all that rambling I conclude I def need these wondfo things! I'll wait until AF arrives though before buying them...

I'll try to BD at every opportunity next cycle!

 

[brenn09]

Yay, let me know what parents say! I bet they'll be so excited! I don't have many symptoms really, except that tender patch on my right boob! But that always seems to appear before AF. It is very very tender this time though, I only need to put my finger lightly there and it makes me go ouch! No spotting yet! So that is good. I'm on cycle day 28 today (this day last cycle I had been spotting for three days). I haven't been crying at all, but I have been a little snappier than usual maybe.

I think it is very unlikely that I'm pregnant, because of the lack of BD'ing we have done this cycle. I remember on cycle day 15 I was a little emotional - so I wonder if I ovulated then may be. (we BD'd cycle day 20 and 21) Perhaps I have a very long luteal phase, and that I have been ovulating earlyish every cycle and BD'ing too late.

But looking at the Ovulation Calculator thing, I should have ovulated on cycle day 20 (according to a 32 day cycle). So if that is right then we have a strong chance!

From all that rambling I conclude I def need these wondfo things! I'll wait until AF arrives though before buying them...

I'll try to BD at every opportunity next cycle!

His parents were ecstatic! I cried, of course.. we went to tell his sister/BIL too but they didn't seem as happy and I think SIL didn't know what to think of us getting pregnant so quickly or the same cycle they did IVF. I told her in November we would be trying, so they actually crashed OUR ttc party, with their IVF plans and I didn't think they should change or move them so why should we? She couldn't believe I have to have phenergan already. Oh, well! OH's brother was very excited, couldn't believe it and just can't wait. We're going to tell my family tonight!

It is SOOO good you haven't had any spotting!! DEFINITELY wait to see if AF shows before ordering the OPKs, though- I ordered my cbfm sticks and got them Friday afternoon after our BFP Thursday night! I really like the OPKs and it relieved some stress of the unknown.

I'm not so sure you'll need all that BDing next cycle, but either way I think we'll be bump buddies soon!!!

 

[teacup]

His parents were ecstatic! I cried, of course.. we went to tell his sister/BIL too but they didn't seem as happy and I think SIL didn't know what to think of us getting pregnant so quickly or the same cycle they did IVF. I told her in November we would be trying, so they actually crashed OUR ttc party, with their IVF plans and I didn't think they should change or move them so why should we? She couldn't believe I have to have phenergan already. Oh, well! OH's brother was very excited, couldn't believe it and just can't wait. We're going to tell my family tonight!

It is SOOO good you haven't had any spotting!! DEFINITELY wait to see if AF shows before ordering the OPKs, though- I ordered my cbfm sticks and got them Friday afternoon after our BFP Thursday night! I really like the OPKs and it relieved some stress of the unknown.

I'm not so sure you'll need all that BDing next cycle, but either way I think we'll be bump buddies soon!!!

Aww don't worry about what your SIL is thinking, she can't expect for you to delay TTC just because she is expecting a baby! Also I think you'll both be grateful to compare symptoms and your baby will have a cousin to play with that is the same age! I'm sure she is very happy for you but is just getting used to the limelight not being on her for a bit.

Still no spotting! Also no cramps yet... Which is very unusual because normally I cramp for about a week leading up to AF. I went out with a friend last night and had 3 drinks! A Bit naughty really, but I thought it wouldn't hurt since I may not actually be pregnant. If I find out I am pregnant then of course I wont drink anything alcoholic! I feel a little nauseous today but it's probably from the drinks last night!

Tomorrow is cycle day 30 and 11/12dpo. I think it may be too early to test and I should wait until AF is actually late. Annoyingly the tests I bought aren't as sensitive as the FRER ones I used the last cycles. Tuesday will be cycle day 32 which is roughly my average cycle length (and is exactly 14 days since we BD'd), so maybe I should do my first test then? What do you think, or shall I wait until Wednesday morning when I'm officially late?

Maybe we'll say I'll test Tuesday morning, but if we get to Tuesday and I feel I can wait one more day then I will.

Let me know what your parents say tonight! Very exciting! Have you found anymore nice houses yet?

 

[brenn09]

Aww don't worry about what your SIL is thinking, she can't expect for you to delay TTC just because she is expecting a baby! Also I think you'll both be grateful to compare symptoms and your baby will have a cousin to play with that is the same age! I'm sure she is very happy for you but is just getting used to the limelight not being on her for a bit.

Still no spotting! Also no cramps yet... Which is very unusual because normally I cramp for about a week leading up to AF. I went out with a friend last night and had 3 drinks! A Bit naughty really, but I thought it wouldn't hurt since I may not actually be pregnant. If I find out I am pregnant then of course I wont drink anything alcoholic! I feel a little nauseous today but it's probably from the drinks last night!

Tomorrow is cycle day 30 and 11/12dpo. I think it may be too early to test and I should wait until AF is actually late. Annoyingly the tests I bought aren't as sensitive as the FRER ones I used the last cycles. Tuesday will be cycle day 32 which is roughly my average cycle length (and is exactly 14 days since we BD'd), so maybe I should do my first test then? What do you think, or shall I wait until Wednesday morning when I'm officially late?

Maybe we'll say I'll test Tuesday morning, but if we get to Tuesday and I feel I can wait one more day then I will.

Let me know what your parents say tonight! Very exciting! Have you found anymore nice houses yet?

I am definitely excited for our baby to have a close friend growing up!!

No spotting and cramps!!!! Even if you're pregnant, a few drinks won't hurt right now, before the baby is sharing anything with you! I'm hoping the nausea is baby and not alcohol

I have no idea on the testing- I tested 12dpo, but intended to wait until AF was missed, too. I only tested so I could sleep when it was negative I don't think there is a wrong way, but a BFN is more likely at 12dpo, too and I know those are miserable. I hate hate hate a BFN, it hurts more than AF showing! Ok, I say you test first thing Tuesday, if AF hasn't shown or spotting hasn't started!

My parents were completely excited and daddy was texting me pictures of baby comforter sets last night I made a joke about him needing to buy me a crib before he buys another horse (he has a few) and he text me on the way home, if I buy the crib, can I pick the comforter?? So he started sending me pics of those he liked!!!! It was ADORABLE! OH was like, uhh baby, I haven't even started looking at that stuff yet! Me, either!! I think we're both waiting until we're further along and also until we find out the sex! But really, it all seems so overwhelming right now, too- and we don't want to buy anything until after the baby shower, which is at least 20 weeks away! AND I'm so tired at night, it is all I can do to make it to bed after dinner rather than spend anytime on baby websites

No new houses, a couple have popped up but nothing spectacular. OH is definitely taking the new house a lot more seriously since he has to make sure he can see the baby in it and having plenty of room to run around! I think he needs the house to be much closer perfect now that it isn't just the two of us anymore!

How is everything going with you? I feel like these posts are all about me and I'm taking up all the room!

 

[teacup]

I am definitely excited for our baby to have a close friend growing up!!

No spotting and cramps!!!! Even if you're pregnant, a few drinks won't hurt right now, before the baby is sharing anything with you! I'm hoping the nausea is baby and not alcohol

I have no idea on the testing- I tested 12dpo, but intended to wait until AF was missed, too. I only tested so I could sleep when it was negative I don't think there is a wrong way, but a BFN is more likely at 12dpo, too and I know those are miserable. I hate hate hate a BFN, it hurts more than AF showing! Ok, I say you test first thing Tuesday, if AF hasn't shown or spotting hasn't started!

My parents were completely excited and daddy was texting me pictures of baby comforter sets last night I made a joke about him needing to buy me a crib before he buys another horse (he has a few) and he text me on the way home, if I buy the crib, can I pick the comforter?? So he started sending me pics of those he liked!!!! It was ADORABLE! OH was like, uhh baby, I haven't even started looking at that stuff yet! Me, either!! I think we're both waiting until we're further along and also until we find out the sex! But really, it all seems so overwhelming right now, too- and we don't want to buy anything until after the baby shower, which is at least 20 weeks away! AND I'm so tired at night, it is all I can do to make it to bed after dinner rather than spend anytime on baby websites

No new houses, a couple have popped up but nothing spectacular. OH is definitely taking the new house a lot more seriously since he has to make sure he can see the baby in it and having plenty of room to run around! I think he needs the house to be much closer perfect now that it isn't just the two of us anymore!

How is everything going with you? I feel like these posts are all about me and I'm taking up all the room!

Awww it's so sweet how excited your family are! Especially your Dad sending those pics! I'm glad you got a great reaction to your exciting news.

I have decided I'll def test Tuesday morning! I have been keeping a log of all my cycles for the last 2 years! I just went through them all, and worked out I start spotting on average on cycle day 29, and at the latest cycle day 32. So that means that Tuesday will be past my latest spotting day. So I would be officially late then.

I'm feeling even more hopeful now, especially seeing that I am already one day past my average spotting day!

Things here are good thank you! Been relaxing a quite a bit the last week, and had my hair done so feeling good. Work is calming down at the mo, but I have a business meeting Thurs next week, and then I have a presentation to do next month! So will be super nervous and busy preparing for that. Wish I hadn't agreed to it really. Going to have to talk infront of loads of people!

Have a great weekend! xx

 

[teacup]

Have you had a good weekend Brenn? How are you feeling?

I'm on cycle day 30 today and still patiently waiting to test. No cramping or spotting yet! The last two cycles I cramped on and off the week leading up to AF so I'm taking the lack of cramping as a very good sign!

The day after tomorrow is about 14dpo so I'm hoping it should be an accurate testing day!

 

[brenn09]

It definitely should be accurate and FXed its gives you your well deserved BFP!!

Nausea is killing me today, hasn't stopped unless I'm actually swallowing food. I even took 1/4 of a pill and it worked for about 15 minutes. Whoof, today is rough- I need to get my ultrasound scheduled so I have something to get me through these weeks!!! I can't wait until you join me

 

[teacup]

It definitely should be accurate and FXed it gives you your well deserved BFP!!

Nausea is killing me today, hasn't stopped unless I'm actually swallowing food. I even took 1/4 of a pill and it worked for about 15 minutes. Whoof, today is rough- I need to get my ultrasound scheduled so I have something to get me through these weeks!!! I can't wait until you join me

Awww I hope the nausea has eased up now. Just think - all those yucky feelings are a sign that your baby is progressing nicely! I bet you can't wait until your ultrasound! How are you feeling today?

Cycle day 31 today and I'm testing tomorrow! Feel a little nauseous myself at the moment - but I think it's because I'm hungry and didn't sleep quite enough. Still no spotting or cramps yet. I'm a little nervous about testing tomorrow, part of me thinks it might be too early, part thinks I'm probably not pregnant and the other part can't wait to test!

Out of 15 cycles that I recorded the spotting, there are only two that I started spotting at cd 32 - all the rest I started spotting before then! So I think tomorrow should be a good testing day. My test is clear blue (not digi) and I think it is 15 sensitive, so not the most sensitive, it detects from 5 more than the frer.

Wish me luck!

 

[teacup]

I caved and just did a test. BFN. It was silly really, I'd had a big cup of fruit tea an hour ago, so my wee was probably diluted, but it's not looking hopeful now! I may still test in the morning, but I'm feeling pretty low now.

 

[brenn09]

I'm so sorry, those BFNs are the worst. Sooo bad.

I agree your pee is probably diluted, so you're not out yet but I have a feeling your BFP is coming soon whether this cycle or next!!!! Most women are pregnant within 3-6 cycles, remember!!! Your squishy is coming soon and then I get to remind you the nausea is all worth it!!!

 

[teacup]

Thanks Brenn. I'm not too hopeful for next cycle because of OH going away on business, so a May baby is unlikely. Perhaps we'll have a little June bug after all.

I have looked at the test from every angle and in all forms of light - definitely a negative.

Still no sign of AF yet though. I had heart palpitations on Friday and again yesterday, so I looked them up online and it turns out some ladies get them in early pregnancy - that's what got me excited and made me test. I wish my cycles were a little shorter, these long TWW's seem to go on forever.

Sorry to hear you've been suffering with the nausea, I hope you catch up on your sleep and feel better this evening.

 

[teacup]

Hi Brenn! How are you? Has the nausea settled a little? Is you SIL being supportive and happy for you now?

I think I'll test tomorrow morning if I haven't had any spotting/cramps before then. Cycle day 32 today and still no sign of anything.

 

[brenn09]

I haven't spoken with sil but I'm sure she will be fine! As for yhe nausea, it is still going strong but better than the last two days so better! Heartburn has kicked in too...

Yay for no spotting!!! I will log in first thing to see if that bfp snuck up on you!

 

[teacup]

I haven't spoken with sil but I'm sure she will be fine! As for yhe nausea, it is still going strong but better than the last two days so better! Heartburn has kicked in too...

Yay for no spotting!!! I will log in first thing to see if that bfp snuck up on you!

I decided not to do the test this morning, I think my lack of symptoms probably mean I'm not pregnant! I got a bad headache this morning and was hot last night which usually happens before AF so I'm pretty sure she'll be here tomorrow! I have a business meeting tomorrow so she's obviously decided to wait so she can gate crash that!

I think I'll wait until Friday morning to test if there is no sign of AF before then, but I'm not feeling too hopeful! Trying to be realistic.

I have decided to exercise a little and take vitamins (I was only taking folic acid before), and OH is taking vitamins too. So hopefully that may help us conceive one of the next couple of cycles.

I was baby-sitting my nephew this afternoon, and when OH got back from work and saw me feeding my nephew his baby food, he said he was looking forward to coming home to me feeding our own baby in the near future! He also mentioned a couple of girls names he likes. I think he is even more broody than me!

I hope you have had a good day, and aren't suffering too much with the sickness! xx

EDIT: I have just got light brown spotting. Looks like I am out for this cycle! On to cycle #4 TTC!

 

[teacup]

AF got going properly on Friday, so my last cycle was 35 days. Since TTC my cycles have been...

#1 - 39 days
#2 - 29 days
#3 - 35 days

I just ordered my ovulation test strips! Will start using them near mid cycle. Although it will be annoying to get a positive ovulation test while OH is away.

Hope you're having a great weekend mum-to-be! xx

 

[teacup]

Good luck with your ultrasound tomorrow! Let me know how it goes! xxx

 

[brenn09]

Good luck with your ultrasound tomorrow! Let me know how it goes! xxx

AF got going properly on Friday, so my last cycle was 35 days. Since TTC my cycles have been...

#1 - 39 days
#2 - 29 days
#3 - 35 days

I just ordered my ovulation test strips! Will start using them near mid cycle. Although it will be annoying to get a positive ovulation test while OH is away.

Hope you're having a great weekend mum-to-be! xx

It will be best to get a positive while OH is away, right before he comes home so you two can get all that BDing in to get those spermies in there!!

I've been really sick, and feel really run down. I think I had a stomach bug last week then on Friday I started running a fever and came down/still have a cold! The nausea has been better this week, so that makes me think it really was a stomach bug on top of my usual awful morning sickness.

Ultrasound went well!! We saw our little blobby S/he is measuring 6+1 and new EDD is April 7th, 2014!! I'm trying to read on here but I'm so tired when I get off work, all I do is eat, nap, shower then go to bed! I'm right in the middle of the fatigue, I guess, at just over 6 weeks pregnant. I'm still in disbelief, but certainly feel pregnant! I just wish I could stop being nauseous- I can handle the fatigue but not the nausea! It is never-ending and I can't figure out how to stop it! I just get nauseated in the morning and evening no matter what I do/meds I take.

Can't wait for you to join me in this pregnancy coma I have going

 

[teacup]

It will be best to get a positive while OH is away, right before he comes home so you two can get all that BDing in to get those spermies in there!!

I've been really sick, and feel really run down. I think I had a stomach bug last week then on Friday I started running a fever and came down/still have a cold! The nausea has been better this week, so that makes me think it really was a stomach bug on top of my usual awful morning sickness.

Ultrasound went well!! We saw our little blobby S/he is measuring 6+1 and new EDD is April 7th, 2014!! I'm trying to read on here but I'm so tired when I get off work, all I do is eat, nap, shower then go to bed! I'm right in the middle of the fatigue, I guess, at just over 6 weeks pregnant. I'm still in disbelief, but certainly feel pregnant! I just wish I could stop being nauseous- I can handle the fatigue but not the nausea! It is never-ending and I can't figure out how to stop it! I just get nauseated in the morning and evening no matter what I do/meds I take.

Can't wait for you to join me in this pregnancy coma I have going

Aww glad that the ultrasound went well and that you got to see Baby!

I have done two opk's so far, both very light so I might leave it a few days before testing again. It will be really interesting to see when I ovulate - I've never known before!

I am visiting OH at his hotel next week for a couple of days, so will have more baby making chances!

Sorry to hear you are still suffering with the nausea, I hope that tummy bug has gone completely now and that you have got your strength back. How are you feeling now? xx