Yay - Back in the TWW - Anyone with me?

Woohoo... back in the two week wait at 2 DPO and loving it.  Already obsessing on symptoms at 2 dpo on the internet, counting down the days to testing.  I know you can't have symptoms at 2 dpo but still like to indulge myself for this short space of time that I can actually think myself pregnant until AF shows her wreckless self again.

Anyone else in the tww... how are you feeling?  Anyone close to testing?

[bam1014]

I'm at the tail end of my tww.  DH is making me wait till Sat, to see if AF arrives.  Damn his practicality.  I faked sick 7/4 to get out of a family thing and now my mother in law keeps asking if I've tested yet :)  Sometimes I don't know who is more anxious her or me.

[wannababe]

The torture of the wait!  I hope AF stays well away - are you ttc for long?  My mother in law doesn't even know I'm ttc yet if I so much as eat healthier she gives me the knowing look ...  Aaaagh the pressure!  I know how you feel!

Well, good luck to you.  SSBD to you for your BFP on saturday.  Hope you'll keep us in the know!

[bam1014]

We have TTC for 2 years now.  Our offspring would be the only biological decendents of DH's parents.  DH has an adopted sister w/2 kids.  Just found out a few months ago she is PG w/3rd.  Two oldest are 18 and 16.  It is just agony seeing her (that's why I faked sick on the 4th) so now the whole family is on pins and needles waiting for my BFP.  The pressure is a killer!!  The upside is, it got me off my rump and I finally made appt with RE.  How long have you been TTC?

[Babybaw4]

Yep I am with you. 2DPO I had my HCG Shot on tuesday and had my 2nd IUI on wednesday. Praying it works and now the 2ww. OMG me to that is so funny I am praying I get sick so I can know if it worked. I am psyching myself out. I feel ya I am hoping AF doesnt show up I am due July 25 so praying it works for the both of us and we can be sick together.. Good Luck, keep me informed on your symptons as I will the same

[bam1014]

XSSBD to you all!!!

[wannababe]

Bam1014 - good for you for taking the RE step.  I haven't taken it yet,  Been ttc for a year but my DH had undescended testicles that weren't corrected til he was 10 years old.  We've been told that we won't conceive naturally so will have to get treatment soon.  We'll go for treatment in 2009 but for now we're not giving up hope!  

Babybaw4 - Great - someone to obsess with!  I'm due July 23rd but last month I had a 9/10 day luteal phase so I just don't know for sure when I'm due but I usually have a 14 day lp.  I'm so hoping against hope that she'll be a no show.  I also want to feel the sickness, the sore bbs, the cramping...  soo badly.  I'll definitely be comparing with you!  FIngers crossed for us both!

[SueGre]

Looks like we're cycle buddies! I'm 2dpo also but only obsessing a teeny bit. I'm pretty busy with work and our new dog, so I'm staying fairly well distracted.

My bbs feel like they're on fire and feel really full especially on the outsides. Also, I am sooooo tired today. I have felt like I needed to put my head down all day. And I am so
bloated and have had tons of CM the last few days.

I know 2dopo is waaaaaay too early to feel anything, but a girl can dream, can't she?

What did you read about 2dpo? Any symptoms match up with yours?

I was supposed to start Clomid this cycle but my RE's office screwed up. Grrrrrr. Hope we won't need it, but we'll start next month if we don't have any luck this time around.

SSBD for everyone!!!!

~Sue

[Houston79]

I'm 2DPO also and I'm not really obsessing I guess.  But sorry, TMI, but gas pains started the same day as my IUI and they are not going away!   AF is due on July 25 and I think I'll wait to see if I miss her before testing.  I hope we get BFPs together!

[wannababe]

SueGre and Houston79:  Brilliant... it's great to be able to share our cycles. Obsess etc.  

SueGre, I also have loads for cm which was strange so naturally I googled cm and 2 dpo -  there were loads of success stories starting out with the CM.  Of course now I'm clutching at straws but as you said it's nice to dream!  Other symptoms I read about were indeed burning/itchy bbs and also fatigue so you're on a good one.  That's bad news about the RE screwing up.  Maybe though you've been given a chance this month and nature will take it's course!  
I also have two pups (boxer and lab) that take up my time too so they are such a good distraction!

Houston79: you are more patient than me.  I know I'll have to tie my hands to stop myself testing early!  I hope your gas is a symptom of the IUI working it's magic!

Well, I suppose I don't have to be embarrassed now to share my 2 dpo symptoms!  I have plenty white cm and tender bbs (not really sore).  My bbs could be from ovulating.  Since charting my temps I've realised that I get tender bbs before and during ovulation.  Never after and never before AF.  That is everything I feel right now.  

BFPs all round this month (all crossables are crossed!)

[FirstCub4Bear]

Im 4DPO. Praying this is my month!

[amykidsrus]

I'm with you ladies.  I am 7DPO.  I am obsessing so much that I don't know if my symptoms are in my head or real.  For the past 4 mornings I have woke up about 5 o'clock needing to pee, however, this morning I did not.  Sooo, that made me a little disapointed but, I am having wierd cramps in my side and lower back.  I have had 2 previous miscarriage so it kind of scares me.  I would love to be pregnant with a healthy baby.  Good Luck to all of you..  I hope we all get our miracle - and I hope it happens this month.

[FirstCub4Bear]

I tell myself every month I'm just going to stay busy and not obsess. But like every other month, I'm obsessing at every little twinge, pain, itch, you name it! I am 4 dpo and noticed a large amt. of CM this afternoon and all evening my stomach as felt bloated. I have been exhausted the past five days. But Im noticing I get fatigued every month just after ovulation. Gassy feeling in upper stomach, almost like too many sit ups! BBs are sore and that usually doesn't happen until about 13-14 DPO for me usually. Don't know why they're sore so early this cycle. WHO KNOWS!?
See. I told you I'm obsessing at everything. Ha Ha.
Baby dust to everyone! We can do it.

[singhshweta21]

wowowow..i see so many buddies here today..I am 12DPIUI and just cant bear the wait..and can u all believe it..i have all the symptoms that one can have..heavily sore breasts, frequent urination, lower abdominal cramping, severe back aches and amazingly dry skin(though not sure whther dry skin is a symptom) I tested on 10DPIUI and it came back negative..so..

Wannabe: Ask me about obsessing on the internet...i am searching all the time about IUI and aftermath, have joined multiple forums like these and god am I going crazy..and the worst part is nobody in my family is aware about how anxious I am..have all the symptoms as mentioned above but since i have been TTC for 3 yrs I do not want to keep high hopes..This is my first IUI..on clomid from cd2 for 5 days...on cd6,7,8, and 9th day was administered HMG shots, cd10 was given HCG shot and cd11 and 12 - IUI. its my 12dpiui today...

Barn1014: I feel the same like you barn.i can understand the family pressure...and i always ask the same question to myself..is it me or my in law who is more anxious..she remembers my Af dates, keeps cooking healthy food for me and as she is very religious has been visiting temples a lot these days..god i feel so sad for her and myself..my sister in law is like a baby making machine..same age as mine and has two kids..a boy and a girl..aged 3 and 10..and she keeps getting preg and keeps aborting..can u imagine what i go through god...i am also 2ww. Have my Af due for 18/19 July...

Baby baw4: You asked for symptoms so read mine above..I have them all..but the sad part is that i usually have them all and end up BFN..i am praying for you all and ;lets hope we all BFP

Houston79: I am due for my AF on July 18/19..we are almost buddies in the same cycle..all the best..will keep all posted

Firstcube4bear:baby dust to you too..and am ur buddy when it comes to obsessing..god ask me...

Amykidsrus: i have the same symptoms..since my 5thDPIUI i have been waking up early to pee..and every other second hour waking up to pee..have severe cramping now after10DPIUI in my lower left abdomen...lets see what i have in store though my HPT was BFN on 10PIUI...though was too early so....

all the best to all ad lest keep in touch on our developments..so glad today to find so many of us in almost the same timing...

[wannababe]

First of all - Happy Friday!  TG it's the weekend!  Hope you all have a nice relaxing one with loads of signs and symptoms to keep you going...

amykidsrus:   I know what you mean about whether your symptoms are all in your head or not.  Every month I'm just concentrating hard to see how I'm feeling and if I get so much as a twinge I chart it!  Although, I never have to pee in the night time - if that happened me I'd definitely be getting excited.  You're 8 dpo today you lucky thing!

Firstcub4bear:  I'm also really tired these days but that could be a lot of things for me at the moment.  My bbs are still a little bit tender but then again I'm touching them every chance I get to see how they are!  Ha ha.  How are you feeling today?

Singhshweta21:  Wow - you're symptoms really are promising and at 12 dpiui they could be for real.  Don't take any notice of the BFN and 10 dpiui as most people don't get their BFP up until 13/14 dpo anyway.  I have high hopes for you ;-).  I have also joined so many forums but don't post on any.  I just lurk about comparing symptoms.  I save my talk for here!  Thanks for the invitation by the way.  Are you going to test again soon?

Bam1014 and babybaw4 - how are you both today?

All:  Today - I feel the same as yesterday.  All the symptoms I feel could be symptoms for loads of things.  I felt sick but that's probably because I ate a bag of gummy bears!

At least it's the weekend.  I have a bachelorette party tomorrow so that should take my mind off it for a while!  

Have a great weekend!

[wannababe]

Houston:  Meant to add you in to last post too - how are you feeling today?

[Glenda306]

Hi ladies,

I'm new to THIS page, but I've been on some others in the last couple of months.  I'm 11 DPO (28-30 day cycles) in the TWW and I'm obsessing about my BBT.  I got pregnant in Feb. and saw my BBT go up or stay steady from 8DPO, but that pg. ended in m/c in March.  My BBT for the last 2 mos. seemed to peak at 7DPO and then start falling off.  This month it peaked at 8 DPO and is bouncing around within 2/10 of a degree of the peak temp.  I've been pg. 5 times, but 2 ended in m/c, so you'd think I would know what was normal and not, but I only charted my BBT with my 1st and my body has changed a lot since then.  Any comments?

[wannababe]

I'm so sorry for you losses.  Is there any reason that your chart is bouncing around this month?  Are you sleeping with your mouth open or covers off or drinking alcohol at those times.  There is so many things that affect your BBT.  I believe that if it stays above your cover line then you are ok.  Also maybe one of your lower temps was implantation or something.

Every pg is different so what happened last time may not happen now.  Babydust to you.  Hope you get your BFP and a sticky lil bean too.

[AUNTDD]

I'M SO GLAD TO SEE I'M NOT ALONE.  I'M 9 DPO.  BEEN WORKING ALOT THIS WEEK, WICH HAS HELPED KEEP MY MIND OFF OF IT.  I HAVEN'T TOLD MANY PEOPLE WE ARE TTC, MOST OF THE ADVICE I GET HASN'T BEEN POSITIVE.  BUT I DON'T CARE,  I AM SO READY TO BE A MOMMY.  I WAS SO SICK AT MY TUM YESTERDAY,  AND MY BBS FEEL VERY HEAVY OR KINDA FULL FEELING . DH KEPT MAKING JOKES ABOUT IT.  IT'S HAS BEEN NICE DREAMING AND THINKING ABOUT.  NICE TO KNOW HE FEELS THE SAME WAY.

[wannababe]

It is so good to dream and you can see you are definitely not alone.  Are you ttc for long?  

[Glenda306]

Thanks for your sympathy.  I can't think of anything I've done differently this month: I don't drink, I snore most of the time [a quiet girly snore :)], my covers go off and on all night.  I'm 40 now and I think I'm bordering on night sweats.  Last month's data is not good because I got sick right around Ov., so my temps were a mess.  I'm on Prometrium, too, so I sometimes wonder if that affects the BBT....

Baby dust to you too.

[Glenda306]

I'm glad you've got something to keep your mind off the TWW.  I'm home with my kids all day long which just makes my wishes for another baby even stronger.  My 1st pregnancy was the most different from the rest.  I was getting nauseous and very sore BBs long before AF was due.  At that time my cycles were about 35 days and ran about 5 days longer every 3-4 months, so I was a basket case after 18 months of that.  Plus most of my PMS had the same symptoms as pg.

It is a very good idea to NOT tell anyone you're TTC, because you get all kinds of advice and questions (sometimes very personal too).  Every time you get a little bug or even a bad headache, people ask you if you're pregnant.  We tried for 18 mos. before conceiving our first and it was very painful for people to ask us when we were going to be starting our family.  Just stick to one or 2 well-trusted people or even those of us on bulletin boards--it's safer.

Baby dust to you.

[SueGre]

I'm 3 dpo today. I was soooo sleepy all day again today. I've had loads of creamy white CM the last 3 days or so, but I've had this before and got AF. My bbs are burning and I had cramps all day today. Thank goodness the cramping stopped a couple of hours ago because they were pretty sharp. I work with 3 guys and 1 girl. She was out for the day so I had no one to say "Owie" to today! Try explaining cramps to those 3? Yeah, I don't think so! My DH is so wonderful. He offers to rub my back and says "I'm sorry, baby" every time I complain about any pains. He's so supportive. Do you girl's have supportive partners? I really hope so. This stuff is really trying and I know I would have a much harder time if it weren't for his undying love and support. He makes it easier because we're going through this together.

Super-Duper-Stickies!!!!!!!

~Sue

[singhshweta21]

hey there thx for the support..though surprisingly my symptoms are reducing..have less or no  abdominal cramping now and not bloating that much either..i guess even my BBS have gone less sore than b4..wonder what that means...am 14DPIUI but dont want to test..have one HPT at home and I wonder when i will get tempted :)

[wannababe]

singshweta21:  I just posted in your other thread.  I'm sorry you are going through an ordeal today.

How is everybody doing?

[Savanha]

although I'm not in the tww, I am waiting for AF. ;o)

Logging on to send out BUCKETS of SSBD to you ALL. HOPING FOR HUGE NUMBERS FOR BFP. ;o)

Cheers~
Savanha~~

[FirstCub4Bear]

Sorry it's been a while. Was out of town with no computer! Temp went from 98.2 yesterday to 97.9 today (dip!) and i have had pink CM on TP all day long! I'm scared to death. I can't tell if this might be implantation, OR maybe AF is coming a week early?! She's not due for a week.
Anyone have any clues? Im soooo worried. Hope everyone is doing well! BABY DUST!

[bam1014]

UGH,  AF was supposed to come on Sat and still not here.  DH still won't let me test.  I can feel it coming, I just know it (probably right in the middle of a business meeting).  There is still that tiny bit that hopes I'm pg.  But every 3rd month I'm prone to being a week late.  Maybe will sneek out and buy HPT tonight.

[wannababe]

OMG - firstcub4bear and Bam1014 - it really looks hopeful for you guys.  Wow.  Such good news.  

Firstcub4bear - that really sounds like what I've read about implantation.  It's what I hope for every month.

Bam1014 - Apparently it's very common to feel like AF is coming when you are pregnant.  I hope you get your BFP!  Do you know for definite when you ovulated?

[Babybaw4]

I am feeling Ok. Sorry had a busy weekend. I dont feel any different I am not obsessing like I was last month but just trying to be patient. 5dpo so unsure when I can test. DH bday is thursday I would like to find out then but that may be to soon.. How is everyone feeling>

[bam1014]

No, I can't be for sure when or if I ovulated.  Currently I only go off of the start of my cycle.  I know that we BD'd best we could around projected date.  I tried to BBT chart a few months back, but with the wild swings in numbers I gave up.  I guess that can be common and I have every intention of starting again with this new cycle.  I'm also going to use OPK's on a go forward basis as well.  I have my first RE appt in Oct and wanted to make sure I have all my ducks in a row - BBT & OPK's.

It's just so hard when AF is late, because that hope lingers.  We have been TTC for 2 years now, so my hope is at a bare minimum (which is why DH doesn't want me to test).

The RE's office just called to say they could move appt up to Sept, but I'm slightly hesitant, since I really wanted to have 3 months of charting to show her.  What do you think?

[Houston79]

5dpiui and I'm feeling pretty crampy. I also have way too much CM to be normal.   I was at the library tutoring some kids and when I stood up I was afraid I had a wet spot on my shorts!  I hope your DH gets a BFP for his Birthday!

[wannababe]

Bam1014 - I know, it's so hard to resist the temptation of testing.  2 years of disappointments really does ware you down.  If you already have an appointment in October and you really did want to chart for 3 months then you should just go ahead with your original plan.  What's another month?  

Babybaw4 - a BFP on your DH's bday would be so perfect.  It could be too soon but some people to get their BFP at 8 dpo.  Worth a try but don't be too disappointed if it shows nothing - you can test again at a later date.

[bam1014]

I'm going to talk to DH tonight about RE appt.  He still has to do s/a, which I am insisting gets done before the appt.  Do you know what she'll do on the 1st appt?  Will they start any tests on that day or will it just be a "get to know you" kind of thing.  If they start testing the day of appt, I can wait the extra month, but I don't want to prolong any testing more then I need to.

[bam1014]

So if you get to know me, you'll know I'm not prone to ask DH's permission for anything.  That being said I decided to call the dr's office and ask what first appt entailed.  They said they're just going to be asking a lot of questions and then will explain what the next steps are, should we decide to take them.  Since that's the case, I moved the appt up to Sept 16th.

[wannababe]

That's great - at least you know everything involved.  It is probably a good thing not to be wasting any more time and explore every option.  Good luck.

[FirstCub4Bear]

That's what I'm praying for. I'm 8 dpo. Today, temp went up one notch to 98.0 (from 97.9 dip) and this afternoon I had one streak of blood in CM on TP. Not sure what to think of that. After that, it's gone from clear CM to a little brown CM on and off. Nothing heavy though. Not sure if this is more than implantation bleeding would involve, so very worried!
Thanks for the well wishes. Hope you are well !

[bam1014]

So here's my question for today.  AF was supposed to come on Sat and so far haven't seen her.  I FEEL like she's coming.  Tiny little cramps, a heavy bloated feeling, like if I sneeze hard enough it could get embarrasing :)  I told MIL on 7/4 I didn't feel well so now she's all anxious (too early for symptoms, but she wouldn't know that).  We are going out to dinner tonight with all the inlaws.  Do I test or don't I?  I know MU is best, but will afternoon get me the same results?  Not looking forward to doing this in the Shopko bathroom prior to meeting them and going home is not an option.  I feel like I trapped myself in the lie from the other week.  Now I don't know what to do.  They will take it as a CLEAR sign if I have a beer w/dinner or not.

[Anya1984]

What dpo are you? Can you test now to see ?

[Anya1984]

I will join you all or I will open a new thread on Thursday, which will be my  1dpo...
its crazy but Im already day dreaming that I will be pregnant....what a nightmare! So much hope and not even in 2ww!

[bam1014]

Theoretically 17dpo, but I haven't started using OPK's yet, so I can't be for sure.  My CD1 day was 6/14, so if you count 14 days out that's 6/28, so that was my estimated O.  BD'd every other day for that week, to be on the safe side.

Is my math right?

[Anya1984]

Yeah, it sounds right...I hope it works for you !!!! When are you planning on testing?

[bam1014]

I get done w/work at 5:00 and don't have to be to dinner till 6:30, though I can't imagine sitting in a public bathroom to do it.  I'm desperate at this point, that I feel I have to know either way before facing the MIL and pg SIL.

[wannababe]

bam1014 - it sounds really good for you.  If you are 17 dpo or thereabouts and AF hasn't arrived I would think you could get a bfp with afternoon urine.  If it's bfn then maybe you o'd later and test again in 2 days.  However, if you do get BFN will it spoil dinner for you tonight?  If you don't want your in-laws to know then you could always get a beer and just have it in front of you all night without really drinking any.  Good luck - hope it's BFP x

Anya - please do join us.  The more the merrier...  how are you doing?

As for me, I'm 7 dpo and just counting down the days to poas!  Didn't feel any symptoms today.  My temp dipped by 0.5 but still well above my coverline so I'm not worried.  Hope it goes up tomorrow again.

[bam1014]

My MIL is going to be watching me like a hawk.  She'll know if I'm not drinking.  We are a good 'ol Wisconsin family and are social drinkers.  I'm prepared for the BFN, I mean we have been TTC for 2 years and have gotten nothing but.  That'll just put me in the next stage of preparing for my first RE appt (BBT's & OPK's).  Stupid stupid AF, I hate her!!  If she was going to come visit, she could at least be considerate and do it on time :)

[wannababe]

So you're going to test then... Please let us know how it goes.  Good luck also with your MIL.  I know how it is!

[bam1014]

Well . . . it was a BFP!!  I almost fell over, standing in the Shopko bathroom stall.  I couldn't believe it.  2 Years of BFN, and I never thought it would never happen w/out medical intervention.  My DH and I are still in shock.  I had to look at the stick again this morning just to make sure it wasn't a dream.  My in-laws are thrilled of course.

The weirdest thing is that I don't FEEL pg.  I feel perfectly normal.  I almost wish for some sort of sign, just so I knew it was true.

[Houston79]

Wow! I can't believe it! Congrats!  I'm sure it was the best dinner of your life!  2 years and now BFP!  I'm happy for you!

[Anya1984]

THat is GREAT NEWS!
Let's just keep our fingers crossed when you do more testing on early staging just to make sure that everything works out well!!!

[wannababe]

WOW - CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

I'm so thrilled for you.  It's amazing that all of these months you probably convinced yourself that you were having the symptoms of pg but now that you actually are pregnant you don't have any symptoms except for a BIG FAT POSITIVE of course!!!!

Congrats again.

[AUNTDD]

OMG I'm so happy for you.  Congrad's.  There is hope after all.  Keep us posted on how U R.

[Savanha]

HOW EXCITING!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!

CHEERS~
SAVANHA~~

[Babybaw4]

Hi HOw are you feeling. I have been feeling bloating lately and my bbs are sore. I am trying not to discount anything from getting a BFP as I am not counting just just wondering if anyone else was feeling the same

[Houston79]

Hi!  I'm feeling ok.  I still have cramping and sore bbs.  Also I have been soooooo hungry and my stomach has been rumbly at the same time. I also have an increase in saliva (yuck).  I have a week until AF is due-you too right?  

[Babybaw4]

O Okay. Well I have been feeling Ok. Just a little bloating and I can eat lunch or dinner and be so full but then I will be hungry after. I trying not to discount on anything or get overly excited just being patient. My AF should be here on or about July 23, so I just pray it dont come. I have been having cramping and sore bbs to. When is your AF suppose to come?

[Houston79]

Supposedly the 25th but the 23rd is the end of the 2ww.  I still think I'll wait until AF or if I miss her.  I pray AF won't come for either of us!!

[Babybaw4]

I agree I am right there with you. You mentioned alot of Saliva.. Thats funny as I feel myself constantly thirsty but nothing where I am pointing to PG. I just dont want to get my hopes up, but my bbs are really sore around my nips, even to the touch. I guess another few days of waiting is Ok.. Good Luck.. Keep me updated I am obsessed with this site and enjoy reading everyone else's symptoms :)

[Houston79]

Um yeah-I'm obsessing to and its a FRIDAY night!

[wannababe]

Hi everybody.  I tested this morning and it's BFN for me.  I'm only 11dpo so theres still some hope.  Doesn't make it any easier seeing the whiter than white test!  It's only an internet cheapie so not feeling so guilty.  Have a FRER and a digital gathering dust in the bathroom.  I will not use them unless I have a proper reason.

How are you all doing?  Houston and babybaw - you are both on a par with symptoms!  I'm trying to obsess about mine but I don't really have any if I'm honest with myself.  Sore bbs on and off and tired but that's it the last couple of days.  Still have creamy cm too.  Hey, maybe I do have something to obsess on after all.  Yay.

[Babybaw4]

I am sorry it was a bFN! Maybe its to early and keep testing.. My hubby wants me to take a test I am afriad it will show BFN as well. I have like 5-days until AF is suppose to show my temp for the last 3-days have been high about 98.2 and then yesterday and today 98.1 unsure what that means but we will see.. Keep your head up hopefully there is hope. I am afraid to take one bit hubby insisted I do.. I'll keep you posted

[Houston79]

Yeah...its probably too early! You still have symptoms for sure! I'm going to try to wait for AF...I don't temp at all...dh is going to TRY to wait for AF too.  We'll see... Good luck to you! Here's to hoping for a BFP for all of us!

[Babybaw4]

Hello to Everyone, Just want to see how everyone is doing I am feeling Ok still sore bbs and a major zit fest on my nose that hurts and I am trying to pop. A few more days of waiting and will see if AF shows up.. I didnt take a test to nervous, whats a few more days.. Good Luck everyone
Houston79: How are you feeling any signs of AF showing her ugly face? Do you still have sore bbs

Wannababe: How you doing today? I know you had a BFN, just hang in t here lets pray things get better for you:

Bam1014: Congrats to you. How you feeling? Any morning sickness of weid cravings

Anya1984: How you feeling? Any news on your +OPK's?

[Houston79]

I"m feeling okay I guess. I couldn't sleep for the past two nights.  I have all the signs of AF coming. Bad cramps, back ache, sore bbs...I'm sure she's just around the corner.  I hate this. I need it to be over.

[wanting4#1]

Hi!  Can I chime in with you gals?  I am at 14DPO and going crazy!!  

Yesterday, my bbs hurt worse than they have EVER hurt with AF coming (couldn't even move my arms)...I had a bit of cramping, but nothing too severe...my tummy was sore; even hurt to touch at one point...today, my bbs are still sore (had to take my bra off), my back is bothering me, but up high like around my rib cage area, no cramps at all, no pre--AF poos either, no skin breakouts and temps still up...my LP can be as long as 16 days though, so I won't test before Thursday...but I'm starting to think that just maybe this is my month???  

Oh, I hate to even say it and jinx myself....

[Houston79]

I HOPE this is your month!!!!!  Thanks for reminding me of some of the AF symptoms I'm NOT having. Usually I break out like crazy, and have those terrible AF poos.  I forgot about that one!  But I do have really bad AF cramps.  
I hope you have something to keep you busy today so you can try not to go crazy today!  =)  Good luck and keep us posted!

[Anya1984]

Hi there,,
Its 5 dpo for me, no symptoms what so ever... Only sore nipples and mild pain that lasts 5 seconds in the right ovary now and then. I also was moody for two days but now Im ok...no other symptoms :( Maybe it is too early? I will test on July 31st....Im already scared to be dissapointed@! :(

[wannababe]

Babybaw:  bbs still hurting then?  Me too.  Mine are killing me and I know it's not AF as I never have sore bbs for AF.  Just tender bbs for ovulation.  However, I don't think it's pregnancy that is causing it.  Had relations down on Sat and went out on a boat.  The sea was really choppy and I think that my bbs bore the brunt of it!  Wish it was pg though :-(.  When are you testing?

Houston:  I know how you feel.  I don't want AF to come but I'm sick of the tww.  It's been so long I just want it over with already if I'm not pg.  My work is suffering because all I want to do is obsess which isn't healthy.  I'm distracted so much.  I have to get a hold of myself.  How are those cramps?  Any sign of AF?

Wanting4#1:  I hope this is your month too.  I love to see BFPs.  I'm also 14 dpo and tested this morning but bfn.  I think at this stage I'd surely have a faint line.  I hope Thurs is a good day for you......  Fingers crossed.

Anya1984: 5dpo is often still too early to have any symptoms although as you can see from this thread we all obsess from 1 or 2 dpo - LOL!  You should be more than 14 dpo on the 31st so I don't think it's too early.  Then again I'm an early tester.  I see BFNs on a daily basis now!  Doesn't stop me dreaming about a bfp the next day though.  Good luck.

Update on me - BFNs all the way.  AF due tomorrow so I'm praying she'll stay away but I kinda think she might be on her way.  My bbs are killing me, have broken out on my chest and face.  PLEASE stay away AF .... ...  for all of us!

[Babybaw4]

I am feeling Ok my bbs do get sore before my AF but just for a day or so this has been 4-days and still sore. Maybe its a good sign. I am due to start in 2-days I am trying to be patient but yet nervous. I am just hoping AF dont come but we shall see. I cant imagine going through another angonizing 2ww and another painful IUI. I know everyone has been testing and maybe I am just nervous so my DH wants me to wait and whats 2-days but my temp was high then dropped to 97.7 unsure if good/bad sign but I am trynig to not go crazy.

[Houston79]

Sorry about the BFNs.  I'm on my way to a BFN too. I still have AF symptoms.  I wish it would just come now so I can start Clomid again.     I don't work in the summer (teacher) but I'm completely obsessing and you're right, it isn't healthy....what is your next protocol?  Mine is one more IUI than IVF with ICSI.

[wanting4#1]

Hey everyone - how are things today?  

I am losing confidence...I wish that I had taken my BBT this a.m., but I thought that if I didn't, I wouldn't stress so much - HA!  I just took it and I am pretty sure that if you are pregnant, your temp stays above coverline throughout the day and  it's WAY below!  To make matters worse, I think that I am starting to cramp! I say 'think' because they aren't that bad!  My bbs are still tender, but not as much!

When I woke in the middle of the night to pee, they were DEFINITELY fuller and sorer but now not so much!  If AF is going to show, I wish she would do it right now, instead of taking me down to the wire!

[Babybaw4]

AAWW I am sorry. I am feeling you I am now 14-DPO and my 28-day cycle is today and same here my bbs were tender and full and not so much anymore. So any day now I pray dont show up. I am tempted to go get a test and lunch and just test. My temp was up for a few days then yesterday dropped to 97.7 and  then today to 97.6 :( I dont know I am losing hope.. I will email everyone back when I go to lunch and let you know what the test said. I feel you.. Keep your head up at least try its so exausting

[wannababe]

Well, I think I'm out for this cycle.  I'm spotting with cramps so pretty sure AF is on her way shortly.  What a witch!  My body really had me going this time with the sore bbs and the cm.  Feel pretty p*d off now.

wanting4#1 and Babybaw:  Still looking good for you two though ..... COME ON BFP!!!!! Good luck with the test Babybaw4

[wannababe]

Any news with you?  How are you doing?

[Anya1984]

Yeah, you are right...but I won't test until the Jul 31st...6 dpo is still too early..so today I discovered some weird cramping like AF is coming and still sore nipples. Its weird cuz its too early for AF and my nipples are never sore for AF. ... I think it still could be from the Ovedril shot...it stays in our system 10 days after it has been done..
but last time i did it, I didn't have any cramping like that...hm....what could that mean?
I wonder if you have ectoptic pregnancy, do you have cramping? Im so damn emotional that I always think these stupid thoughts...

[wannababe]

Don't worry - I have had an ectopic pregnancy and you do have cramping but 6 dpo is way too early to feel cramping if it was ectopic.  It could be the shot or it could be implantation or maybe it's something as simple as wind or something!  So relax and it will probably subside.

[Anya1984]

Im sorry that you had ectoptic...can you tell me more about it? What are the symptoms? when did you know the earliest?

[wannababe]

I think that I was about 6/7 weeks gone when I knew.  I had taken a few HPTs.  Two came out faintly positive but others were negative so I went to a free clinic (was only a student at the time).  They tested me and it came out negative (this was in the evening time and had drunk a lot of water to be able to pee... didn't know at the time it would dilute!).  They wouldn't even look at my other tests so I was really confused being so young.  A few days later my AF still hadn't arrived so when I came home from college I went to my local GP who didn't even test me after hearing that my other one from the clinic came back BFN.

I just knew I was pg.  My bbs were killing me and I was regular like clockwork but after all the professional opinions I thought it was in my head.  I ended up making another appointment with a college doctor and finally it came out BFP.  Funnily enough that day I started bleeding - nothing much, just spotting when I wiped.  Then came the pain.  It was like my stomach just burst and was falling out of me.  I kept thinking that it was my bowels needing to move but it wasn't that.  I rolled around in bed all night groaning with the pain (hadn't told my mom yet but my friends from college were a great support).  

The next day I went back to the doctor who told me it would probably be ok but sent me to a maternity hospital for a US.  Turns out my womb was empty so after many painful internal tests they told me it was probably ectopic.  At this stage I could barely walk and there was a swooshing around in my tummy that was like a liquid.  It sloshed around in my tummy as i moved.  The doctor in the hospital wanted to send me home but luckily his shift changed and another doctor admitted me immediately scheduling me for a lap and operation the next morning.  Then I got a pain in my shoulder so had to have emergency surgery.  Turns out all the pain was internal bleeding (shoulder pain is also a symptom of that).

The good news is they milked the pg out of my tube so I have both tubes.

Wow - this is a long post.  Hope I haven't put you to sleep but there are the details for you.

[Anya1984]

OMG..that is a crazy story, I can't belive you went through such a pain!! Poor you......Gosh,,,
I just hope none of us will ever have to go through all that!!! and I also hope that it will work for you now!!!!!!
Im very scared of ectoptic pregnancy so Im just praying that if I get pregnant, I will be able to keep the baby! I will keep you posted and I hope that next cycle is your cycle!

[wannababe]

Aw thanks - you're very sweet.  It was 8 years ago now and although it was painful when it happened I was with a guy who was bad news - we broke up soon after so it was probably for the best.

Don't you worry unnecessarily... if you have a little bean the stress will do you no good!  Anyway, chances of ectopic are so slim there is no need to worry.

Cramping is completely normal... just google it and you'll see.

[Babybaw4]

Wannababem Houston79 Anya1984. I just took a HPT and BFP!!! I just went and bought a CVS Early test and 1-dark line and 1-faded line. Direction state that if you have 1-dark line and NO lin ein the other column its negative well I have 1-dark line and 1-faded line.. Does that mean its BFP?? I am so anxious and had to take one it was eating me alive..I am in shock and luckily there is 2-tests and will take another with first morning urine to double check.. Houston79 did you take one? I am waiting for DH to get home but I wont get excited until I get my blood work I'll go on saturday to get blood

[Houston79]

I'm taking one tomorrow morning! I hope I get the same results as you!  So happy for you!

[Babybaw4]

Thanks I am not out of the water yet. I have another test and will take another with first morning urine and see what it shows up. I am CD-28 today and 14-dpo my bbs are still sore and when AF is showing they will be sore for about a day and usually like 4-days before my AF and they have been sore for about a week I feel fine so I will wait until friday and if AF dont show then I will call my docs and go for a blood test.. I will pray for you that you get a BFP!!!

[MamaTina89]

Hi ladies---I think I will jump in here too!! I am 5 dpo today, and I am feeling a little crappy today, or I should say crampy! Had dull slight cramps off -n- on for the past 3 days and today...YOW!!! They came on pretty strong, not AF strong though. My temps are still above coverline on my chart (feel free to peek) and long story short.....I have a 3 yr old son who was a perfect prgnancy, It went TOO easy. Seriously~~~1 week I quit BC pills and 2 week had AF  and 3rd week we got preggo!! And here it is 2 freakin years later of TTC #2 and we are on our 2nd RE, love her, and 2nd round of Femara and 2nd cycle of Novarel trigger shot too. So, I go bacj this Friday for bloodwork to see if the big O happenend. Thanks! :)

[wannababe]

CONGRATULATIONS - that's such wonderful news!  Two BFPs on this thread.  I knew we had it in us.

Houston79, ANYA and MamaTina89 - More BFPs this month I hope!!!  

MamaTIna79:  It's amazing how it was so easy first time round and now so difficult.  I hope you get the big O on Friday!