Two Week Wait Support...

Oh Acria that sucks I am so sorry! But just another thought.....I understand you not wanting and possibly not even being able to travel late in your pregnancy but a one month old.....think about it abit more as I have travelled when mine were little and to be honest they feed and sleeeeeep it's the easiest time I did the flight from England to Australia and the sky cots are SO easy plus the Cabin crew love to pace with little Babies so Mum can get some rest! So honestly if you fell on the next attempt and the Baby would be a month I would Honestly Give it a go......Saves waiting that Year! So one for the road huh? :)
I had my Bloods done today he is checking my Iron levels again as I am back into the Fatigue Phase during the Day.....I have waves of nausea too :) all good for me! Goodluck to all waiting to test........-x-

Congratulations Dawnee!! Great news :dance: and so quick!

Kiwigirl - I had a quick look at your temps and yes you are right, they look pretty good! There is a triphasic pattern which is very promising... Maybe it was still too early to test - maybe give it another day or two and test again. Fingers crossed!!:goodluck:

Sorry everybody for the lack of personals, but we have all caught this awful flu that is going around and I shall be back once I feel better...

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

Hi ladies,

Well it looks like AF might be arriving a little early. I thought she would arrive Sunday or Monday but there was a possibility of today or tomorrow as my temps had been erratic after the m/c.

After a BM this morning (sorry for TMI) I wiped and found a pink stain and I've had a couple of spots since. It's really weird as my temp was still up first thing this morning and my temp always drops to below coverline before I get AF and I always get brown spotting for at least 24 hours first (sometimes up to 5 days) and I haven't had a drop. When I woke this morning I had some AF cramping so I'm pretty sure it is AF arriving. My BBs feel normal this morning but last night they didn't. I guess it could be implant spotting but I've never had that before so I highly doubt it.

Yesterday I had a quick wave of nausea which is very unusual for me.... I usually have to be very drunk (which I very rarely am) or hungover to get it. It was so strong I made a mad dash to the loo. So with that, and no brown spotting this has taken me completely by surprise. My nose is still blocked. I also had difficulty drinking tea yesterday. My first cup for the day gave me a furry tongue and the nausea hit just after my second cup..... so of course that got me thinking as I've never had that happen before.

Anyway, I will probably disappear over the weekend. The little one is with us for the weekend which makes it hard to find the time to jump on. I have Monday and Tuesday off which I'm really looking forward to. Have a great weekend.

Hi everyone -

Hope your TWW aren't too frustrating for you. I'm doubtful because I got a BFN but hopeful because of my temps. My sense of smell has been a lot more the last couple of days and I've been more hungry (even just after eating and I feel full???). So who knows what will happen in the next few days!

Kiwigirl - those are both very good signs. I so hope you are pg this cycle. I hope AF stays away for a full 9 months for you.

Kiwigirl-- your symptoms sound so promising!

Satya-- very odd about the nausea if AF is coming. And no temp drop. Very confusing!

I felt a little crampy (like AF was on the way) a few hours ago, but so far nothing. I'm hoping with all my heart she'll stay away.

Satya - how long is your usual luteal phase? It could be implantation spotting maybe?

mammal - (your name always reminds me of mummle which we called my mum as a kid!!) fingers crossed AF stays away!!!

11/12 day luteal phase so AF should be due Sun/Mon.

Spotting stopped..... for now anyway. I've been weeing heaps so who knows what's going on.... have to wait and see.

Oh I'm so crossing my fingers for you. I have no idea how you can not test. I am so impatient and want to know what's going on. But then when I get a BFN, I think of all these reasons why I may still get a BFP. I do it to myself but I can't help it!

I admire your strength for not testing!!!

I am still waiting.

I feel like I deserve a guiness book of world records for not testing. amazing.

Last night (TMI ahead) after a bm found a pink stain like Satya. Very unusual for me as it has never happened before. Nothing since. Feel a little crampy. But who knows. I am still in the game (guessing game).

In the evenings my breasts are tingly but not full and heavy like my pregnancies.

At this point I'd love to test but only know if it was neg so I could move on and look to the future. I have no idea how some women can TTC for years. This TTW is such a head game I think I am going nuts. I am losing sleep over it. Am I? Maybe not? But what if? Last night I actually had to start counting to try to go to sleep as I couldn't turn off my brain.

Still waiting here too. I wish I was really busy at the moment to keep my mind off this infernal wait.

Temp was nice and high this AM, but I realized I'd miscounted my days. Bbs a bit sensitive. Still keeping my fingers crossed.

Kiwigirl - I've just found it's better to wait until the day AF is due and last time I only got a very faint positive on that day anyway so if I'd tested earlier I would've got a BFN anyway.

Jayney - your symptoms are sounding good. It is hard TTCing for years. I've been doing it since I started at 28 and I'm 41 now. I did have 2 or 3 years off when my marriage broke down. It was 8.5 years with just m/c with my ex and now it's been 19 months & two m/c's with my DF. I do have my doubts that I will ever hold a live child of my own as time is really running out. It has been an extremely difficult road to travel and I really don't know how much longer I can do it for.

mammal - it's sounding good for you.

:wall:

Well it looks like AF is on her way for sure, my temp dropped majorly this morning. It's below coverline. Last cycle when just before I found out I was pregnant I had a dip for 3 days followed by a rise at day 12DPO but that the dip was 36.4... this one is 36.2 so I think it's AF this time. I guess I just have to wait and see as it could still rise as it is only 11DPO, but with my short luteal phase my guess is its AF. I've also realised that my mood swings have probably been caused by me not being on vitex this cycle. I started taking them initially to control my pms mood swings and they had helped, but I ran out this cycle. Must go buy some again.

I am going away for the long weekend so I'll turn back in when I get back. I am hoping to see some BFP results from those of us close to testing.

I sooo want to test. The drug store is only 1 block away and I am very interested (read obsessed) with "AM I PREGNANT!" I hope I can wait until after the weekend.

Satya- My heart goes out to you. So many months and so much wondering. It must get to be too much so often. Hang in there. I miscarried last month also. Let's hope it is very soon we get those sticky pregnancies. I am praying for you.

Satya, I’m sorry. It’s so disappointing. This rollercoaster every month can take a lot out of you. I wish I could light a fire under those surgeons for you so you could get the lap done now. Would you ever consider IVF?

I hope your trip is fun, Jayney. After you wrote about your town, I looked up pictures online and it looks like a really beautiful place... even if people hold off for AGES to test for pregnancy. ;)

Kiwigirl—still going well for you? I can see your hearts ticker, but can’t figure out how to stalk your chart.

Treelo—how’re you? Is your house pox free yet?

Hi Satya, hearing a little more of your story makes me admire you more.. that you haven't given up after all that time.

Jayney, I so hear you on the going crazy in the TWW. Luckily I haven't had trouble falling asleep (yet) over it... I hope going away for the weekend is a good distraction :)

I'm still in the game.. for now.. my temps are still nice and high but I could be anywhere between 11-14DPO so if AF is not here tomorrow I'll probably test again (I have one more test and I really don't want to go buy more this cycle..)

Mammal, if you click on my ticker, it takes you to my chart. How many DPO are you?

Hope everyone's having a nice weekend!

Hi Girls,

So I am out of the game. AF arrived :( Oh well there is always next month. Hopefully I won't see many of you in the TWW next month.

My old Dr. phoned to say after reviewing the tests done she was surprised to see he hadn't ordered some so she did. The blood test is supposed to be done on day 3 but seeing as it is a long weekend it can't be done until day 5. I hope it doesn't make much difference.

oh well tonight I'll be able to sleep if I take some drugs for these cramps. :(

I'm still waiting to O myself - Apparently I was supposed to O either today or tomorrow but nothing for signs of O just yet *shrugs* I guess I'll give have to wait

Mind if I drop in for a couple of weeks?
I'm 5DPO and starting to notice the odd symptom that was similar to last PG. I had some cramping last night which I had the week prior BFP, also thought I was peeing lots today. I waiting in anticipation and hoping to get symptoms and hoping it will lead to another BFP.

Ooh, maybe it's implantation cramping Charlotte?? Best of luck.

Good luck for tomorrow morning, Kiwigirl! That chart of yours is looking tremendously promising. Hoping and praying for a BFP for you. :pray: Sending you lots of sticky implantation vibes!!!

Hi everyone,

Cooper is over the worst of his chicken pox now, i think he can go to school tomorrow.... Well i was laying in bed this morning, watching the boys giving DH there presents for Fathers Day and i was thinking to myself - "Wouldnt it be nice to get a bfp for fathers day!!" But no such luck. I am 8DPO and its a bfn. Too early probably, hopefully. I guess i was a little confident as i had heartburn all day yesterday and that was a really big sign that i had with the boys. I will test again maybe on Wednesday. If i dont get pg this cycle i will use OPK's next cycle.

Well i hope everyone is doing ok, Im sorry AF came Jayney, good luck for next cycle.
Good luck with your test kiwigirl.
Hugs to everyone
treelo

My temp dropped yesterday morning but AF has not yet arrived. My BBs are slightly sensitive still and I felt a little ill in the car on the way home just now. I couldn't temp this morning as we stayed away from home unexpectedly and I didn't have a thermometer with me so I have no idea what my temp was this morning. I guess it could be an implantation dip like last cycle (it went for 3 days) but I don't think that is the case. Also had a little pink spotting after BDing last night. I keep feeling wet like AF has arrived but it hasn't yet. Pretty sure it will arrive tomorrow but hope it doesn't.

We lost my aunt to cancer yesterday morning so it's been quite a difficult weekend.