Welcome to the 'Two Week Wait'

Ella - good for you I'm glad you are keeping both options open!

So sorry to hear about mc! :nope: I would have thought it would show up too, so I'm hesitant, but a little suspect when people go way past 15/16DPO & then have heavy bleeding, but you "could" just get a short bleed for mc I suppose?

Yes, I know exactly what you are talking about now - testing early. Maybe test at 12DPO? a "lot" seem to be in by then - I think 70-80%? Some people would rather not know about chem pregs, but if you've had mc before, I am a believer in knowing all you can to increase chances & if you are having missed mc's, I know I'd want to know to see why it is I am not implanting, up my baby aspirin, up my prog cream & up my folic acid (or better yet L-5-MTHFR, better form of folic acid I am learning). All 3 of those things are not harmful whether you have a condition or not so maybe start taking them after ov? (well, you would take folic acid every day, the others can/should be 2WW meds only). I think you may have mentioned before that you were taking baby aspirin, are you taking anything else to "make sticky"/assist in implantation?

I am also open to suggestions if you/anybody else has them bc I'm recurrent mc... (& I know in my heart I've had more than the 2 in my signature, too :sad2: just not confirmed by Dr...)

GL to you hun & keep us updated (I'll be stalking, too...:winkwink: )!!! :thumbup::hugs:


Thanks, Lil. :) Sorry for your losses. :hugs:

When I mc'd I had a normal period for 5 days, a little heavy because the cycle was over 30 days, it started to dry up...and bam. Super heavy bleeding. We're talking soaking through pads/tampons in under 10 minutes at times. The doc put me on meds to help stop the bleeding because it was so heavy (at least that's what he told me) but it did help, so I can't really complain. I still had a 2 1/2 week period despite the meds. Not fun.

So, I don't think I've had an mc with a two day AF, but I do have a secret fear that in a couple of days I'm going to have a massive bleed again. DH worries about it too, bless him. I mean...where has all the blood gone? If there was only that tiny bit of blood in there all month, does that mean there's something else wrong that I need to worry about? Could it have been IB or something? Is it just hormones? No idea. It's been a weird cycle all around, so I guess I'm just riding it out at the moment.

I'm trying not to stress out, but I'm torn between hopeful and worried. Not to mention that I've been randomly bursting into tears the past couple of days. Seriously, I'll be reading a book or watching tv and then I'm crying and I don't know why. It really freaks DH out. My hormones are just so out of whack at the moment. That's probably why my TWW symptoms keep coming back.

I used to be a test after AF is late because I didn't want to know about any chemical pgs, but now I'd rather know that be stuck in limbo. I would love to even get a hint of a line. I feel a bit robbed that I didn't get to see one back in Dec/Jan. But at the same time, I might have been even more heartbroken about it if I did. So maybe it is for the best...

As for sticky making, I've been taking folic acid for a while but now I'm eating pineapple and walnuts for implantation. Walnuts are a new addition. It's what some doctors recommend to women doing IUI and IVF to help aid implantation, so I figure it can't hurt for me to eat them. Plus I love nuts. They say to start at like 4-5DPO and eat a handful a day until the end of your cycle. We'll see if they work.

Thanks for the support Lil.

Can I just say that I love the TWW. You ladies really are awesome.

Ella,

I would call your doctor and see what they recommend. I think that they'll likely do a blood test. I've spoken with several people who didn't get a BFP until they were THREE WEEKS late. It could be that the HCG isn't building up in your urine. When I had my first miscarriage, the doctor said that spotting was completely normal in early pregnancy and that some people spot throughout the whole thing, so you could be having IB right now. Give your doctor a call and see what they say!
 
I think im out this month!!! Was in the ER on friday because clomid over stimulated all my hormones & I had a cyst rupture.. Worst pain ever =/ !!! DH & I decided to take a break from TTC.. Not sure if it was the morphine that made me all emotional or what but I was crying my eyes out at the hospital when we finally agreed on stopping!! Hopefully in time we will be blessed with a bundle of joy!! Good luck to all you ladies!
 
Hi ladies,
Beautiful – I am so sorry you had to go through that! How awful…. It is really hard when you decide to take a break from TTC…. I have been through that several times and it has really saddened me . I really hope you take some time to be good to yourself and enjoy life while you’re taking a break. When and if you are ready you’ll know. Xo

Ella – sorry to hear you are in such limbo! And sorry for the BFN… so frustrating…. I hope things get solved for you…. Definitely check with your doctor.. Do you ever get strange cramping? Oh to answer your question about my mother having periods while she was pregnant with both my sister and I…. It’s really a bizarre thing – Sometimes I wonder if she really remembers it the way it was…. She is 67 now but has always told us this …. Anyway she said back then she didn’t go to the doctor until she was 3 months pregnant!!! They didn’t do ultrasounds back then – just used stethoscope I guess for heartbeat?? I don’t know it’s weird eh? I have a feeling that maybe she had some bleeding on and off for a few days and says it was a period… But I have heard that it does happen!

Lils – you are very welcome for the info! Glad you are enjoying that Florida sunshine! I’m not really having any symptoms like I usually do before AF still –perhaps it could be that I cut the progesterone cream to only once/day and switched brands? Maybe my other symptoms were all progesterone related?

Wendy – today I’m 10 DPO…. Haven’t been thinking about the TWW much this time since I’ve been so sick…. Still have that stupid cough but slowly going away (it will be 1 month tomorrow since my sore throat started) Seems to be triggered by either talking too much or lying down. But I got more sleep last night (a whole 7 hrs!) I am expecting AF on either Wed/Thurs this week as I have 24/25 day cycles. If AF doesn't arrive by Thursday will test then (13DPO) How are you doing?? How many DPO are you? I’m not a charter, but your chart looks good!

Hello to all the other wonderful ladies!
xoxo
 
I think im out this month!!! Was in the ER on friday because clomid over stimulated all my hormones & I had a cyst rupture.. Worst pain ever =/ !!! DH & I decided to take a break from TTC.. Not sure if it was the morphine that made me all emotional or what but I was crying my eyes out at the hospital when we finally agreed on stopping!! Hopefully in time we will be blessed with a bundle of joy!! Good luck to all you ladies!

Oh no, Beaut - I'm so sorry you had to go to ER! How do you know you are out though (ticker says 13DPO) did they do a test?

Do you have to take Clomid to ovulate? Aw, honey, taking a break can be refreshing but very tough. Perhaps you just need a "month off" or so for a good mental/physical break...

What kind of cyst did you have? My cyst is still there (left side) but "should resolve on its own" they said but who knows what that means. I hope you are blessed with a bundle of joy some day (when you are ready to come back) too! Pop in every once in a while or feel free to just lurk & GL on your break:thumbup::flower:
 
Lils – you are very welcome for the info! Glad you are enjoying that Florida sunshine! I’m not really having any symptoms like I usually do before AF still –perhaps it could be that I cut the progesterone cream to only once/day and switched brands? Maybe my other symptoms were all progesterone related?

Wendy – today I’m 10 DPO…. Haven’t been thinking about the TWW much this time since I’ve been so sick…. Still have that stupid cough but slowly going away (it will be 1 month tomorrow since my sore throat started) Seems to be triggered by either talking too much or lying down. But I got more sleep last night (a whole 7 hrs!) I am expecting AF on either Wed/Thurs this week as I have 24/25 day cycles. If AF doesn't arrive by Thursday will test then (13DPO) How are you doing?? How many DPO are you? I’m not a charter, but your chart looks good!

Hello to all the other wonderful ladies!
xoxo

Gosh Dash, I don't like that you have been dealing with this cough so long. :awww:But as long as it is going away (albeit slowly) I'll try not to worry & hope/FX that your immune system being a little suppressed is going to turn into a good thing!!! And I'm so glad you got some good :sleep: for once But working during all of that is the worst & espec. if you are working long hours - what is it that you do again? (I remember it wasn't the nutrition thing, but it was one of the first messages I saw from you - so long ago...)

Feel better :flower: I have everything crossed for you :thumbup:!!!
 
thanks Lils - yes it's getting better - don't cough as much but will have the odd 'cough attack fit".... it's just when I talk a lot and just scary when I get stressed or hurrying /running up stairs or whatever (or yelling at AD) - that the breathing gets kind of funky in my chest.... It's definitely a mix of chest virus and trying to get over bronchitis which can last for weeks and weeks...

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xoxo
 
ok I'm spotting a week before af is do I am cramping really bad could this be inplantation or early af
 
Betty if its just pink or brownish very light spotting between 6 - 10 DPO it is most likely implantation spotting. It can actually go up to 12DPO, but then you get so near :af: it can be hard to tell. It also depends how long your LP usually is (then you may want to shorten those #'s). BUT, that being said I think it sounds like a dead ringer for IB - FX! :dust:
 
Dash - that sounds like an interesting job!

Oh do take it easy on yourself (no running up stairs or yelling young lady! :haha::winkwink: ) & glad to hear its maybe finally clearing up! Feel better :flower:

And sticky, sticky vibes your way! :dust: We gotta make it before that goal you set for yourself & its only 2 mos away! :dust::dust::dust::dust:
 
I think im out this month!!! Was in the ER on friday because clomid over stimulated all my hormones & I had a cyst rupture.. Worst pain ever =/ !!! DH & I decided to take a break from TTC.. Not sure if it was the morphine that made me all emotional or what but I was crying my eyes out at the hospital when we finally agreed on stopping!! Hopefully in time we will be blessed with a bundle of joy!! Good luck to all you ladies!

Oh no, Beaut - I'm so sorry you had to go to ER! How do you know you are out though (ticker says 13DPO) did they do a test?

Do you have to take Clomid to ovulate? Aw, honey, taking a break can be refreshing but very tough. Perhaps you just need a "month off" or so for a good mental/physical break...

What kind of cyst did you have? My cyst is still there (left side) but "should resolve on its own" they said but who knows what that means. I hope you are blessed with a bundle of joy some day (when you are ready to come back) too! Pop in every once in a while or feel free to just lurk & GL on your break:thumbup::flower:

I did test Friday but they said it may not show.. however I tested Sunday & looks like a faint + but not sure if I have line eye. Compared it to fridays and u can see a line but im gonna test again tomorrow morning again. I ovulate on my own regularly but they said to take it to mature my egg.
I'm not sure what kind of cysts but i get them every now & then and they also go away on their own. I got one when I was pregnant with ny daughter & had to have surgery cause it got big & wouldn't go away after I had her.

Thank you hun , you too!!! I'm going to keep updated with all you wonderful ladies & keep everything crossed for you all :)

Even though we are gonna take a break if its not a BFP I'm still going to find myself counting o days hahaha.
 
HI All

I have had a quick read to catch up but I did not realise I have been away from here for so long. Work has been mental and we went away for Easter - which was nice but would have been better if I A) had not been ill, and I still am :cry: and B) the nasty :witch: got me!! ON CD26!!! WTF!

So weird - it was so light and pretty much pain free. well, here I am then. Gone from 35day cycle to a 26 day cycle in just a couple of months.

Nothing for it then - CD4 or 5 today so back on the temps and OPKs tomorrow :thumbup: and plenty of :sex: the whole month!! (just to be sure :haha:)

How is everyone today, esp back at work after the long weekend.

My cough is so bad people keep looking at me!
 
Hi girls its been a while, I did not come on here because I have had some weird stuff happening and I am in limbo....
On February 27th I had a regular af.
Then on March 12th I started spotting brown
which lasted 12 days. VERY WEIRD~
Now its April 10th and I got nothing. My sister
always has hers before me so I am hoping it
will come soon she's on hers now. I tested
last month it was negative, I have not tested since then.
So I don't know what to think, besides that I went to the DR
they said I had a UTI which was hard to believe I feel
fine peeing normal, They gave me a pap said that was fine
so I don't know UNLESS ITS CYSTS AGAIN~:dohh:
Miss YA GUYS...:hug:
 
Beaut - FX that maybe there is something in there after all! :test:

Sarah - I think it might be a good time to be ":sick:" at work. Hope you are feeling better today :flower:

Keri - Welcome back! Very strange indeed! Perhaps its time to :test: too? Where are you in your cycle?

T2BC - Yeah, I was afraid that the CD11 ov was right on your chart. That's CRAZY why did it just switch so suddenly & so drastically?! Don't worry bc I would have missed it too - wouldn't even be peeing on stix at CD11 yet. :nope: So sorry you are ill. We don't get time off work here for Easter (lucky ducky) unless we take vac time. I have started coughing yest too!? Feel like lungs on fire but also have water in them if that makes any sense... Oh, honey, go do something really nice for yourself after that hell cycle :hugs:

Ella - how are things going w/you? Anything new bleeding? Yeah, what you described is how my mc's went too - massive amts of blood loss. I hope that does not happen to you & that you just had a 2 day AF...

Wendy - Are you ok? I was checking up on you & I didn't see any temps the last 2 days of your chart?

Dashka - Hope you got another night of good :sleep: in you!

AFM - feeling like fire & water in my lungs :(

Lots of :dust: to all you ladies!!!!
 
Just what I wrote, I had that spotting for 12 days in march and since then nothing so I really don't know
 
Just what I wrote, I had that spotting for 12 days in march and since then nothing so I really don't know

Gosh, that is a strange cycle. I guess you are going to have to wait for :witch: or if she doesn't come eventually :test:, or test now if March 12th is perhaps still CD1 for you???

GL :thumbup: & :dust: !
 
Tested this morning and BFN !!!! :(

Oh no Beaut! I also just saw your ticker at CD1 so :witch: must have come for you. I'm so sorry you have to go thru all of this. I hope you are at least feeling better from the ER visit & cyst rupture :hugs:

You need to go splurge on something nice for yourself. I find I get over :af: easier if I do something that's a big no-no in the 2WW like :wine:, massage, :coffee:, etc.

:flower:
 
Im okay, last night was rough & ended up calling in to work... still no sign of AF... She's was due today.
 
Beaut - FX that maybe there is something in there after all! :test:

Sarah - I think it might be a good time to be ":sick:" at work. Hope you are feeling better today :flower:

Keri - Welcome back! Very strange indeed! Perhaps its time to :test: too? Where are you in your cycle?

T2BC - Yeah, I was afraid that the CD11 ov was right on your chart. That's CRAZY why did it just switch so suddenly & so drastically?! Don't worry bc I would have missed it too - wouldn't even be peeing on stix at CD11 yet. :nope: So sorry you are ill. We don't get time off work here for Easter (lucky ducky) unless we take vac time. I have started coughing yest too!? Feel like lungs on fire but also have water in them if that makes any sense... Oh, honey, go do something really nice for yourself after that hell cycle :hugs:

Ella - how are things going w/you? Anything new bleeding? Yeah, what you described is how my mc's went too - massive amts of blood loss. I hope that does not happen to you & that you just had a 2 day AF...

Wendy - Are you ok? I was checking up on you & I didn't see any temps the last 2 days of your chart?

Dashka - Hope you got another night of good :sleep: in you!

AFM - feeling like fire & water in my lungs :(

Lots of :dust: to all you ladies!!!!

Hey Lil,
I am doing pretty good. I am on CD 11, waiting to ovulate. My temps are a mess, but that is because I took Clomid this cycle. So that is why my chart looks so crazy....no ovulation yet, but I am getting "highs" on my monitor, so I think I should ovulate around CD 13 or 14:)

How are you doing???
 

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