Welcome to the 'Two Week Wait'

[curleymumma]

Hello Everyone,this is my story:
I am 34 and I have been ttc for 6 years.My husband is 35 and has a daughter that is 10. We have been married
for 5 years now but have been together for 8 years.
No Birth Control or preservatives.


This 2ww is a B&$^*. Hoping for a BFP!!!
My husband says he really thinks I am PG. He says he is feeling symptoms.

So that was me pouring my heart out. Anyone have words of wisdom that canhelp me through this wait?

Sorry I know it is long!!!

You have realy been through the wringer havnt you!

Babe i hope so much this is your month- i send you all the baby dust that i was keeping for myself! You deserve your turn honey!!!

Well you know what you need to do now right? You have no control over wether conception occured, but if it did, relaxing and mild exersize will increase blood flow to your uterus and make it easier for it to implant. Obsessing does the opposite. SO, let us hold your hope for you, and you focus on being relaxed and enjoying your life, i want this for you this month babe XXX

 

[moose31]

So I announced yesterday that AF had arrived (12dpo) b/c I had dark brown blood when wiped/a few drops on panty liner... very scant but not unusual for day one AF,,,however today Ive got nothing except some pinkish brown on tp once this am ...what is this???
recap : LMP2/22 +opk CD22/23 cycles have been 36 days last few cycles(today would be CD36 if I dont count this as AF)

opinions????

 

[sarah_anne]

Lilly - chart does look good tho - FX!!!!!

Sarah - believe it or not, this is my "less stressful" job - lol. Used to work 80 - 100 hours+ per week at high-powered firms. I now make considerably less $$$, but I had to reduce stress & work hrs for health concerns. Still stressful, but not quite as bad as before. So, what do you do? I agree, there's never the "right time", really when talking careers. Can't wait to find out what sex is... I would love to be your bump buddy!

I'm really sorry to hear about your mc, too! That has to be so stressful once the BFP excitement wears off & you have to make it to 12 weeks "w/o stressing" If I get to a BFP, I'm going to need daily meditation, prayer, you name it. I can understand why you want it NOW bc PAL even after 12 weeks has to still be tough, honey...

Thanks LilSluz!

Wow! That's crazy that you used to work that much! I'm a Program Manager with a non-profit organization for individuals with Developmental Disabilities. I run a residential program and a day supports program and manage about 30 staff.

I tried to switch my ultrasound to another clinic that will tell you at the appointment, but my doctor wouldn't let me, so we may not know until after the 11th.

I got my first BFP at 4w3d and miscarried at 5w3d, so even though I'm way past that, it's still hard. I'm terrified that I'll lose this one too. I think it's even harder that I got pregnant again right away because I keep thinking that my first one would be 22 weeks already and would be here in July. July will be very hard, I think!

 

[sarah_anne]

Sarah- Happy onion day!! And happy fingerprints day! How exciting!
I've got some willpower about testing, since I only have one test lying around...so I want to make it count. Plus, when I test early, AF comes right after I test, so I don't really want to give her any incentive to show up. But here's to hoping that on the 4th, I get to become your bump buddy!!

Thanks Ella! It sounds like you do have some willpower! I can't stand to see BFNs either, so I only ever tested after AF was late, so I understand completely.

Here's hoping that you're one of my next bump buddies (along with LilSluz, Wendy, Dashka, and everyone else here!!)

 

[curleymumma]

So I announced yesterday that AF had arrived (12dpo) b/c I had dark brown blood when wiped/a few drops on panty liner... very scant but not unusual for day one AF,,,however today Ive got nothing except some pinkish brown on tp once this am ...what is this???
recap : LMP2/22 +opk CD22/23 cycles have been 36 days last few cycles(today would be CD36 if I dont count this as AF)

opinions????

Possible implanation bleeding!- FX! It would be a little late for implntation bleeding- but nothing runs like clockwork in these things!

The other thing that can happen is that if your progesterone is a little imbalanced and you diddnt O properly, your prgstn falls around 10-12(what should be dpo) and you can get some spotting which is the uterine linning shedding, but only in a few spots- it depends upon your hormonses, can you get a day21progesterone?

GL!!

 

[LilSluz]

So I announced yesterday that AF had arrived (12dpo) b/c I had dark brown blood when wiped/a few drops on panty liner... very scant but not unusual for day one AF,,,however today Ive got nothing except some pinkish brown on tp once this am ...what is this???
recap : LMP2/22 +opk CD22/23 cycles have been 36 days last few cycles(today would be CD36 if I dont count this as AF)

opinions????

Could be implant if implant takes place 6DPO - 12DPO & you were 12DPO, you'd be on the late end of that???? FX!!!

I've had AF spotting before, then nothing, then full-on AF, too, but let's hope (FX) that its the former!!!

 

[wendyk1]

Hi ladies,
I hate to say it, but I think I am on the way out. I am 10 dpo today (I think) been having cramps on and off all day, as well as some tan spotting. And my temp has gone down....damn it. I really thought this was the lucky cycle. Shit. Oh well. I will let you all know when AF comes for real. I am glad I didn't waste any tests.

Next cycle I am getting an HSG done, and we are doing an IUI, plus I will probably have to do Clomid again, to make sure I ovulate.

GL to everyone who is still in!

 

[LilSluz]

Curley - you've been thru the ringer! A D&C just in Dec? - ouch! I guess it couldn't have been fibroids then bc I think they need a little more time than that to grow? but I could be wrong... Had a very clotty & painful AF last month - was weird, but nothing too big. I think it had to do w/hormones bc I was taking them last month, so maybe thats the common thing here...

I had to have D&C at 12.5 weeks before & it was so painful I cried the entire time. But it had to be done as I had lost soooo much blood I almost went into shock. Dr was trying everything he could to keep me out of the ER bc he said if they thought my life was in danger, they might perform partial hysterectomy?

Can you imagine if men had to go thru this stuff? Jeez...

 

[LilSluz]

Hi ladies,
I hate to say it, but I think I am on the way out. I am 10 dpo today (I think) been having cramps on and off all day, as well as some tan spotting. And my temp has gone down....damn it. I really thought this was the lucky cycle. Shit. Oh well. I will let you all know when AF comes for real. I am glad I didn't waste any tests.

Next cycle I am getting an HSG done, and we are doing an IUI, plus I will probably have to do Clomid again, to make sure I ovulate.

GL to everyone who is still in!

Oh no, Wendy! It could still be implant dip/spotting if not fully here yet as you are only 10DPO??? FX!

I'm glad you have a plan for next cycle if it doesn't work out tho - very good plan!!!

 

[wendyk1]

Hi ladies,
I hate to say it, but I think I am on the way out. I am 10 dpo today (I think) been having cramps on and off all day, as well as some tan spotting. And my temp has gone down....damn it. I really thought this was the lucky cycle. Shit. Oh well. I will let you all know when AF comes for real. I am glad I didn't waste any tests.

Next cycle I am getting an HSG done, and we are doing an IUI, plus I will probably have to do Clomid again, to make sure I ovulate.

GL to everyone who is still in!

Oh no, Wendy! It could still be implant dip/spotting if not fully here yet as you are only 10DPO??? FX!

I'm glad you have a plan for next cycle if it doesn't work out tho - very good plan!!!

Thanks for the encouragement, honey! I really hope it means implantation....I will keep you guys posted!!

 

[just_wishing]

Hey everyone

I said yesterday AF came........well
All day yesterday i had maximum 3 pink spotting when i wiped (sorry TMI) and nothing on pad. Still have no feelings of period and then when I woke up this morning my temp had went up again

Really really really confused!!

Any thoughts would be appreciated

 

[trying2becalm]

T2BC - I just checked out your chart & you have crosshairs on CD13 so FF thinks you may have ov'd then (& you had watery CM)? Did/do you have any sicknesses or sleep deprivation that could cause your temp shift or can think of anything else? Keep OPKing if you aren't really confident in the chart, but sometimes there are just some women who don't get +OPK's. I didn't for 9 months, but those were the cheapies. But even now I feel lucky if I catch the smiley face. You GO girl!

I have had some disturbed sleep so I disregarded some. Plus it's just a plain didgital not basal so only one decimal point. We I'd bd on cd13 & 14 so fingers crossed but I would be surprised if I suddenly started to ov that early!
Oh well, best just keep going and time will tell!

 

[curleymumma]

Curley - you've been thru the ringer! A D&C just in Dec? - ouch! I guess it couldn't have been fibroids then bc I think they need a little more time than that to grow? but I could be wrong... Had a very clotty & painful AF last month - was weird, but nothing too big. I think it had to do w/hormones bc I was taking them last month, so maybe thats the common thing here...

I had to have D&C at 12.5 weeks before & it was so painful I cried the entire time. But it had to be done as I had lost soooo much blood I almost went into shock. Dr was trying everything he could to keep me out of the ER bc he said if they thought my life was in danger, they might perform partial hysterectomy?

Can you imagine if men had to go thru this stuff? Jeez...

The more of other womens stories i hear- the less alone i feel AND the more i realise how amazing women are. If i diddnt like certain parts of the male anatomy so much i think id swap sides!!

 

[trying2becalm]

Hey everyone

I said yesterday AF came........well
All day yesterday i had maximum 3 pink spotting when i wiped (sorry TMI) and nothing on pad. Still have no feelings of period and then when I woke up this morning my temp had went up again

Really really really confused!!

Any thoughts would be appreciated

Hey Just_Wishing

The only thing we do know is that time will tell eventually!! You are not out until AF comes proper!! Keep busy and healthy and all will become clear.

I know how annoying it is when you feel like your body is working against you and a complete mystery!! My cycles seem like they are all over the place - I have gone from OV on CD22 in Jan to FF saying I OVd CD13?? Who knows what is going on. I am just going to keep DTD, chat to you guys and wait it out.

lots of and to you xxx

 

[trying2becalm]

And now the cross hairs have disappeared?

Just keep going then...

 

[just_wishing]

Hey everyone

I said yesterday AF came........well
All day yesterday i had maximum 3 pink spotting when i wiped (sorry TMI) and nothing on pad. Still have no feelings of period and then when I woke up this morning my temp had went up again

Really really really confused!!

Any thoughts would be appreciated

Hey Just_Wishing

The only thing we do know is that time will tell eventually!! You are not out until AF comes proper!! Keep busy and healthy and all will become clear.

I know how annoying it is when you feel like your body is working against you and a complete mystery!! My cycles seem like they are all over the place - I have gone from OV on CD22 in Jan to FF saying I OVd CD13?? Who knows what is going on. I am just going to keep DTD, chat to you guys and wait it out.

lots of and to you xxx

Thanks trying2becalm

I know for sure AF won't come today (at least!) as I haven't had any spotting since yesterday evening. All clear today and very constipated
Usually the day before and 1st day of AF I have the opposite!
Have a glimmer of hope today. If nothing happens by Saturday I will definitely be testing.

Just had a peek at your chart - I can see why FF said CD13 but could also be CD17??
Wouldn't it be great if our bodies went like clockwork! If I were you I would just keep on and lots of for you! XXXX


Usually t

 

[LilSluz]

And now the cross hairs have disappeared?

Just keep going then...

Ahhhhh, there we go - perhaps you'll get your dip tomorrow or next day FX !

 

[LilSluz]

Hey everyone

I said yesterday AF came........well
All day yesterday i had maximum 3 pink spotting when i wiped (sorry TMI) and nothing on pad. Still have no feelings of period and then when I woke up this morning my temp had went up again

Really really really confused!!

Any thoughts would be appreciated

I think it means you are still in, sister! You aren't out until/unless is full-on here.... FX she stays away!

 

[trying2becalm]

Hey everyone

I said yesterday AF came........well
All day yesterday i had maximum 3 pink spotting when i wiped (sorry TMI) and nothing on pad. Still have no feelings of period and then when I woke up this morning my temp had went up again

Really really really confused!!

Any thoughts would be appreciated

Hey Just_Wishing

The only thing we do know is that time will tell eventually!! You are not out until AF comes proper!! Keep busy and healthy and all will become clear.

I know how annoying it is when you feel like your body is working against you and a complete mystery!! My cycles seem like they are all over the place - I have gone from OV on CD22 in Jan to FF saying I OVd CD13?? Who knows what is going on. I am just going to keep DTD, chat to you guys and wait it out.

lots of and to you xxx

Thanks trying2becalm

I know for sure AF won't come today (at least!) as I haven't had any spotting since yesterday evening. All clear today and very constipated
Usually the day before and 1st day of AF I have the opposite!
Have a glimmer of hope today. If nothing happens by Saturday I will definitely be testing.

Just had a peek at your chart - I can see why FF said CD13 but could also be CD17??
Wouldn't it be great if our bodies went like clockwork! If I were you I would just keep on and lots of for you! XXXX


Usually t

Thanks Hun

If it is CD13 or 17 it would be good. Its all just a waiting game. Gonna get out for a run in this lovely weather when I get home to get some nice positive endorphins running through me and make sure I sleep solidly right through (like I normally do). Work has just been really hectic this week and last week (hence me not being around on here much) and so I have been a bot out of sorts. Was soooo tired last night I was in bed by 9pm!

So excited to find out what happens with you though! Should know either way over the next few days? Fingers crossed for you on Saturday - I will defo log on to find out!!!

 

[trying2becalm]

And now the cross hairs have disappeared?

Just keep going then...

Ahhhhh, there we go - perhaps you'll get your dip tomorrow or next day FX !

Maybe! Just keep testing, temping and DBing!!
See what happens.

How are you today?