Welcome to the 'Two Week Wait'

[Beautifullei2]

I hate this TWW!!! Any suggestions on how to occupy my time???

 

[DBZ34]

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!!!

Welcome to the TWW, Chiqui!! I hope your wait ends in a BFP.

You've been through a lot over the years. I think you're due for a BFP and I think you deserve one. So Fx that you'll get it soon! When are you planning to test.

And as for the TWW, try not to stress about it. Like Curley says, it's better to be relaxed during the TWW. Although I always find it hard not to SS and worry about what it all means. Feel free to share your worries with us. I'm sure that there's probably at least one of us going through the same thing.

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????

How are you feeling, Katie? I'm hoping that it was IB and you'll get your BFP this cycle! Keep us updated!

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!

I hope this is IB for you too, Wendy! 10DPO is still early...so I'm not giving up on your BFP just yet. I truly hope this is your cycle. I mean, we've got to join Sarah and Laura as bump buddies! So I've got my fingers crossed for you. Keep us updated!

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...

to you Lil. You're a true inspiration. I'm sorry you had to go through that, but I've got no doubts about how strong you are.

And a man would never cope....that's why we were chosen.

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

No idea what's going on...but have you tested? Was the spotting just in time for AF or was it early?

If there wasn't any red blood, you're still in with a chance! Keeping my fingers crossed for you!!

 

[Kelly M]

I hate this TWW!!! Any suggestions on how to occupy my time???

I hate it too! I try not to think about it but that's really hard. Go for walks, get out of the house, read books that aren't about babies, do any of the things you wouldn't be able to do if you had a baby. I am trying to enjoy my time with my husband and be spontaneous during this (hopefully) short amount of time we have before we welcome a baby into our lives. That usually helps me to think about things that way. I think I ov'd on the 17 or 18th but I can't really safely test until April 7th because I have an irregular cycle. When do you test?

 

[Chiqui]

Thank you DBZ34, and Curley

My blood test is next week April 3/2012. It actually falls on my sister's birthday.
How weird is that!!! Anyways I am trying to keep myself busy!!!
I wish you all the best as well!!!

Chiqui

 

[just_wishing]

Hey Ella

AF is actually due today. The spotting started yesterday afternoon (To be precise, I saw it 3 times) then all clear after 7pm last night.
Today there is absolutely nothing
I was quite surprised for it to be AF as usually I can predict her arrival due to bad cramps and diarrhea but I got none of this.
Just a waiting game until Saturday so I'll let you know what the result is! FX!!

 

[Beautifullei2]

I hate this TWW!!! Any suggestions on how to occupy my time???

I hate it too! I try not to think about it but that's really hard. Go for walks, get out of the house, read books that aren't about babies, do any of the things you wouldn't be able to do if you had a baby. I am trying to enjoy my time with my husband and be spontaneous during this (hopefully) short amount of time we have before we welcome a baby into our lives. That usually helps me to think about things that way. I think I ov'd on the 17 or 18th but I can't really safely test until April 7th because I have an irregular cycle. When do you test?

I never thought of it that way.. Usually I am able to relax but since this was my first round of clomid I am so anxious.. AF is due on April 10th so I will be testing on the 14th to give it more time. The weather is suppose to be nice this weekend so maybe Ill get out and do some fun things.. thanks

Gl on testing and FXed you get your BFP

 

[Posey]

Maria, thank you for the input, yes ma'am I have DH on a cocktail of vitamins and supplements now... FertilAid for men, and then others that it doesn't contain (coenzyme q10, etc). Anything we can do to possibly help his , we are trying! FX for you and everyone for BFPs soon

 

[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 !

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

How are you today?

Yes you are close!

AFM - Still waiting (& waiting, & waiting LOL...) just to ov. Promising tho today got tons EWCM (haven't had much last few mos. - since Clomid) so I'm close! Just temping, OPKs & BDing when we can. We're sorta taking it easy this cycle but if/when I get a smiley? I don't think I'm going to be so relaxed about it... "Crazy woman on a mission" will be taking over & I'll be promptly jumping his bones no matter what time of day or where he is! (But then I'll meditate after, of course...tee-hee)

 

[LilSluz]

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!

Your job sounds pretty stressful too! Managing 30 staff is no picnic!!! But, if you can manage 30 people, you'll definitely be able to manage little babyX!

Aw, 4/11+ will be here soon. Waiting sux. When you finally get a BFP, there's more waiting to hit all the milestones, worrying & etc. I wonder if they can just put me to sleep for 9 months? We are all going to have so much patience by the end of these TTC journeys! We may be able to qualify as Tibetan Monks after all of this...

And try not to think of the one that "wasn't" & concentrate on the one that "is", if you can. Definitely acknowledge that "what if" feeling, but don't let it stay & poison you into sadness & anger; let it pass after a short while...

 

[LilSluz]

Moose, I was just checking up & saw the ticker @CD1. So sorry came for you!!!!

 

[dashka]

Hi ladies...

Wendy, Just Wishing and Moose - I have my fingers and toes crossed for you!!!!

LilS - you kill me girl.... You've got a good plan!! hope the EWCM is a good sign! It breaks my heart when you describe the D&C...

Posey - so glad you got DH on some supplements -that's awesome! Nice to hear from you. xo

Hello to all the other wonderful ladies out there!

xoxo

 

[Lillyrose20wd]

AF is due today and she hasn't arrived . I'm currently CD 26 & 15 dpo. 15 days it my longest luteal period so far, but that has only been the last 3 months I have been charting and my cycles have been 30 days some months. FX'd she doesn't show. I have not been spotting at all, which I generally do for ~ 2 days prior to her arrival. I keep running to the bathroom with the fear that she will have come. My DH thinks we should wait until monday to test, which is going to KILL me. As long as AF doesn't show up I think I can wait, but it will be hard I just have been feeling pretty tired lately and my BB's have been feeling funny (itchy, tingling, burning)

This is gonna be a long few days!!!

 

[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?

Yes you are close!

AFM - Still waiting (& waiting, & waiting LOL...) just to ov. Promising tho today got tons EWCM (haven't had much last few mos. - since Clomid) so I'm close! Just temping, OPKs & BDing when we can. We're sorta taking it easy this cycle but if/when I get a smiley? I don't think I'm going to be so relaxed about it... "Crazy woman on a mission" will be taking over & I'll be promptly jumping his bones no matter what time of day or where he is! (But then I'll meditate after, of course...tee-hee)

you made me proper laugh!!!

I went for a run when I got home. Took some effort to get back at a good time to do it. (my commute home takes just over an hour and sometimes longer as it I back into London).
Felt really good and now I am showered and fed looking forward to a good nights sleep.

Then temp and OPK test tomorrow!!

 

[trying2becalm]

AF is due today and she hasn't arrived . I'm currently CD 26 & 15 dpo. 15 days it my longest luteal period so far, but that has only been the last 3 months I have been charting and my cycles have been 30 days some months. FX'd she doesn't show. I have not been spotting at all, which I generally do for ~ 2 days prior to her arrival. I keep running to the bathroom with the fear that she will have come. My DH thinks we should wait until monday to test, which is going to KILL me. As long as AF doesn't show up I think I can wait, but it will be hard I just have been feeling pretty tired lately and my BB's have been feeling funny (itchy, tingling, burning)

This is gonna be a long few days!!!

How exciting!! STAY STRONG!!!
Have a lovely weekend

 

[Kelly M]

I hate this TWW!!! Any suggestions on how to occupy my time???

I hate it too! I try not to think about it but that's really hard. Go for walks, get out of the house, read books that aren't about babies, do any of the things you wouldn't be able to do if you had a baby. I am trying to enjoy my time with my husband and be spontaneous during this (hopefully) short amount of time we have before we welcome a baby into our lives. That usually helps me to think about things that way. I think I ov'd on the 17 or 18th but I can't really safely test until April 7th because I have an irregular cycle. When do you test?

I never thought of it that way.. Usually I am able to relax but since this was my first round of clomid I am so anxious.. AF is due on April 10th so I will be testing on the 14th to give it more time. The weather is suppose to be nice this weekend so maybe Ill get out and do some fun things.. thanks

Gl on testing and FXed you get your BFP

Thanks and gl to you too! I totally understand what if feels like and this is only our first month ttc. It's hard to give yourself that extra few days when you just want to test so badly. I bought an early detection test and am still trying to force myself to wait longer. Have fun this weekend!

 

[LadyNikon]

I'm sure it gets asked a million and one times, which is why I'm not going to make a thread for it ... but how early can you *really* test with a FRER? Their website says 6 days before your missed period. How accurate are those claims, by chance?


Yeah, I'm entering into desperation here already.

 

[Lillyrose20wd]

So after begging and begging! My DH finally let me test and ....I got a !!

 

[LadyNikon]

Congrats LillyRose!

 

[LilSluz]

So after begging and begging! My DH finally let me test and ....I got a !!

LILLLYYYYYYROSE!!!! OMG, OMG, OMG!!!!!



That's SO AWESOME!!!!

 

[LilSluz]

WOW, so you were a 12-DPO Implanter! YAYYYYY that gives us hope!!!