Two Week Wait Support...

Thanks for the support girls, and Dawnee, that makes me feel a bit better,a bit reassured. That logic all makes sense to me, it's DH I have to convince ;) We take a walk every evening now that the weather's warmer, where we actually get a chance to just talk, so will discuss it then. I know he's really wanting a baby now, so maybe..maybe.

Spreading all my lovely symptoms (which Af has taken away, except for the heartburn and being exhausted! Nice) to all the other girls waiting to test, hope they bring you some luck! :)

Hi Lisa,

If you don't mind me jumping in here and giving my "opinion" (for what it's worth!), I tend to agree with Dawnee. I had to make a similar travel-related decision myself earlier this year - and wasn't sure whether we should start TTC or not. If we hadn't, it would have meant an 8 mth wait. :redface:

It was hard, but I decided to throw caution to the wind and just see what happened. It felt like it was the right decision for me - not to mention I would have been extremely frustrated/upset with having to be delayed in the meantime! I guess what I'm trying to say is that a lot can happen over that stretch of time - it did for me, and we didn't even end up going on that particular trip, even though I was so sure beforehand that we would.

I hope that gives you some courage :)

Soulmate

Acria: Explain to him that the Baby would have Milk on Tap (or Boobie) haha from you a sky cot to sleep and lets face it they Don't do much at that age....It was a hell of a trip when my Daughter was one compared to when she was 6 weeks.....and I have travelled with all the others too! and just think how special for all his Family to see Bubs....now that's worth it! So keep positive....

I agree Soulmate!!!!!

Thanks Penny: Yes it was quick......I didn't get AF after my miscarriage in July fell straight away....just hope all goes well this time! My Sister was shocked last night when I told her :) and I think my Dr today looked abit surprised...he's my GP not my OB.....

Thanks Dawnee and Soulmate, I appreciate all the input. Just got back from our walk, and DH agreed with me! :) We're going to try again this month, and then if we don't get pg this month, we'll wait.

Quite excited, but also quite scared. Have never fallen pg while we were actually TTC before, lol. It's always been a happy accident. So going to start, or keep, taking ante-natal Blackmores capsules, eat like I'm pregnant (nutritious food instead of crap ;)), try to walk each day and generally..hope and hope and hope. Oh and BD of course ;) Since my cycles are a little varied in length since my m/c, I'm not sure when I'll O..will just have to BD every couple of days and hope for the best! Exciting, and nerve-wracking.

Lisa xx

If it helps my partner and i did the same thing and i am know 8 weeks!!!

Acria - sorry AF arrived.

Jayney - I could never hold off until I was two weeks late.

mammal - I can't believe you are having the mood swings as well. I hope you aren't taking it out on your partner like I am. My BBs were kind of like that when I was pregnant last cycle so I know what you mean. I also had the back pimples too last month (this cycle I've got them in really weird places like on my shoulder, BBs and one on the top of my cheekbone. Apparently I had a humungous one on my back the other day, DF sorted that one out for me).They are all very good signs.

kiwigirl - Your temps are looking very impressive to me. I have my fingers and toes crossed for you.

Larena - good luck.

My mood swings have continued today, I think they are actually worse. Another big fight with DF. I am so over this tww, I just want it to be finished.

So yesterday at the Dr. I found out their urine tests are no use until you are TWO WEEKS LATE. I can't believe that! I don't understand why they were confused when I miscarried at 4 weeks two days and tested neg in their office. DUH I find that frustrating. Of course I wouldn't be pos on their cheap tests! I told the nurse yesterday that the drug store ones work up to 4 days prior to AF and she was surprised. I wonder what else they don't know!!!!!!:angry:

I agree with the Dr. about not testing. I'll wait and wait till I am two weeks late and then have a blood test. Still no AF :pray:

Jayney—I bet they use less sensitive tests so that they don’t have to deal with the repercussions of chemical pregnancies. It’s probably a lot easier to blame irregular cycles than to deal with women who know they’ve miscarried. Miscarriage is so common in those first few weeks.

PS-- I had a BFN this AM on one of those sensitive store-bought varieties. I know it's too early, but I just want to know so badly!

Jayney - there's so much that GPs don't know about pregnancy. When I had my recent loss I had gone to the doctor for a blood test on the 1st day AF was late as I had tested positive twice on HPTs. She sent me for an urgent BT (due to my infertility and m/c history) and when the result came back with a HCG level of 20 she said it was positive (anything above 5 was) and congratulated me. I was sitting there in shock as I'd done my research on HCG levels and by that date I should have been around 50 or more. When I told her this she sent me for another BT 4 days later and sure enough the result had gone down to 11 and I m/c the following day. Most women would have gone away from the first doctors visit elated thinking they had a viable pregnancy and had a shock the following week, but I just knew it wasn't looking good. She had said to me maybe I was earlier along than I thought, but because I chart I knew that wasn't the case. Sometimes we have to be a little pushy with doctors to get the tests we want. I asked for a CD21 test a while back and got it and when I eventually got to see a gyno he was impressed that the doctor had ordered it.... and more than a little shocked when I told him that I asked for it as I'd read about it on the internet. My original GP also told me that the possible fibroid that was found on an ultrasound would not cause a m/c (this was after the one I had in March) but the gyno is positive that is what is causing them.... he told me this after the March one and again after the August one..... a normal doctor just doesn't know much about reproduction.... you need to see a ob/gyn who specialises in the area to get facts.

Mammal - you caved in.....sorry it was a BFN. When is your AF due. Mine is due Sunday or Monday.

I had another .1 temp rise this morning. BBs are feeling a little on the sensitive side but that could be AF on her way.

I had a similar experience with a nurse not really understanding the BT results. After my miscarriage, I had the betas done each week to make sure they went back down to zero. Twice she congratulated me on the pregnancy when my numbers were under 15. Really rather awkward!

AF is due for me tomorrow, but because my luteal phase is so short, I don’t think hCG would register in any great amount yet (just 8 or possibly 10 DPO). Thankfully, I got a two-pack, so I can test again in a while if AF doesn’t show. Do you think I really have to wait until 14DPO? In the meantime, I just finished the last of my implantation-pineapple. Even though it’s probably an old wive’s tail, it was delicious!

Dont worry Mammal, your not the only one caving......Isnt it funny, your head knows darn well that its way too early to test, but your heart just says things to you like "maybe i ovulated early, which means i might be a few days further on, so maybe it would show now" And then of course you would sit there wondering if maybe your really not pregnant or is it just too early......The torture we put ourselves through is unbelievable.

hugs
treelo

Or an old wives’ tale… I rather like the image of a wife with a tail, though. That’s how I picture AF. With a little pitchfork too. ;)

Treelo—it is pretty incredible how much it takes over your thoughts. You’ve explained it exactly!

Mammal- I am sure you are right about them not wanting to deal with chemical pregnancies but honestly in our community I think most people they see are at least 6 weeks along before they even think they might be pregnant. Many people in our community are not very educated (with 24 people in the waiting room I am the only one reading:( ) and have no idea how their bodies work. I get the feeling that the Dr. finds dealing with me refreshing. Many of their patients are just asking for drugs to feed addictions.

Satya- I am sorry things didn't go well last time and that the Dr. made her ignorance so plain. You are right about GPs not knowing very much about fertility. Some have no idea charting can be used effectively to prevent pregnancy. The billings method worked wonderfully for us for over a year. No surprises no worries no cost no side effects.

I am going to wait to see if AF turns up with my symptoms I think maybe but not likely. We are going away for the weekend so I am sure she'll turn up she always does when I travel