2WW 9/1

[Jalapeñomel]

A new month, a new set of 2WWaiters.

[lessel]

Signing in. We're TTC #2. Last cycle we had a CP but went ahead and tried again this time. I'd guess I'm about 4 or 5dpo. I don't temp (yet), but seem to have fairly regular cycles.

[melsamoony]

I am 7 dpo. I am annoyed with my body. My temp was low today. We are out of town today and sleeping in a very cold room....probably 65 degrees....I am hoping that is what caused the low temp and not just my body being wacked out.

[grover]

7 dpo. I've never been one to test early but I kinda want to now. Luckily I have no tests in the house lol

[sarapocalypse]

5 dpo today. I have a fun weekend planned and a busy week ahead so I am hoping that'll distract me enough to make the waiting easier.

[Deleted]

I think I ovulated either yesterday or today. My LH surge was sometime between mid-day Thursday and mid-day Friday, but I haven't gotten my crosshairs yet on my chart. My temp spiked yesterday and again today.

[fancynewbeesly]

I just started temping again, so not sure when I actually ovulate--which is driving me bananas for the timing last week and this week. My period is supposed to arrive this Thursday so I have no clue when I should actually start to test.

[katespade]

Still spotting. Nothing red yet so I haven't marked anything as CD1, but mild cramping, severe nausea, and enough spotting to need a pad yesterday. Temp is also still low. I wish AF would just show up already so I can move on from this stupid cycle.

[lessel]

I hate the 2WW. I hate how acutely aware I am of everything. Anything makes me wonder if it means *something.* Momentary ache in lower back, twinge in my pelvic area, fleeting shooting pain in my boob, pee smells weird. It all makes me kinda nutty.

Also, DH called what happened last cycle a "false positive" and I almost punched him.

ETA: I also had a dream I took a test and it had two lines but they are horizontal instead of vertical...I was all, what does it mean??!?!! when I woke up.

[Jalapeñomel]

Sept 3, 2017 10:55:41 GMT -5 katespade said:

Still spotting. Nothing red yet so I haven't marked anything as CD1, but mild cramping, severe nausea, and enough spotting to need a pad yesterday. Temp is also still low. I wish AF would just show up already so I can move on from this stupid cycle.

You and me both. I want to punch things.

[Jalapeñomel]

Sept 3, 2017 7:16:50 GMT -5 fancynewbeesly said:

I just started temping again, so not sure when I actually ovulate--which is driving me bananas for the timing last week and this week. My period is supposed to arrive this Thursday so I have no clue when I should actually start to test.

Since you aren't temping, after your period is due.

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Sept 3, 2017 10:55:41 GMT -5 katespade said:

Still spotting. Nothing red yet so I haven't marked anything as CD1, but mild cramping, severe nausea, and enough spotting to need a pad yesterday. Temp is also still low. I wish AF would just show up already so I can move on from this stupid cycle.

Wow, I'm frustrated on your behalf!  You've been on this one cycle forever!  I have my fingers crossed that your CD1 comes soon, so you can finally move forward.  Did you ever ovulate?

[katespade]

Sept 3, 2017 13:54:13 GMT -5 @writererin said:

Sept 3, 2017 10:55:41 GMT -5 katespade said:

Still spotting. Nothing red yet so I haven't marked anything as CD1, but mild cramping, severe nausea, and enough spotting to need a pad yesterday. Temp is also still low. I wish AF would just show up already so I can move on from this stupid cycle.

Wow, I'm frustrated on your behalf!  You've been on this one cycle forever!  I have my fingers crossed that your CD1 comes soon, so you can finally move forward.  Did you ever ovulate?

Nope. I'm on CD58 and my temp never went up, despite a + OPK on CD21.

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Sept 3, 2017 14:27:06 GMT -5 katespade said:

Sept 3, 2017 13:54:13 GMT -5 @writererin said:

Wow, I'm frustrated on your behalf!  You've been on this one cycle forever!  I have my fingers crossed that your CD1 comes soon, so you can finally move forward.  Did you ever ovulate?

Nope. I'm on CD58 and my temp never went up, despite a + OPK on CD21.

I don't know how you've managed to maintain some semblance of sanity during this cycle (granted, I'm just going by things you type here...for all I know, you're screaming into the void nonstop in real life).  I hope you get your CD1 soon!

[katespade]

Sept 3, 2017 16:52:23 GMT -5 @writererin said:

Sept 3, 2017 14:27:06 GMT -5 katespade said:

Nope. I'm on CD58 and my temp never went up, despite a + OPK on CD21.

I don't know how you've managed to maintain some semblance of sanity during this cycle (granted, I'm just going by things you type here...for all I know, you're screaming into the void nonstop in real life).  I hope you get your CD1 soon!

I've mostly been distracting myself with workouts and tattoos. I may not be pregnant, but hot damn am I on my way to being fit and colorful. lol. 😂

[melsamoony]

katespade and Jalapeñomel I hope your cycles from hell are over soon so you can both move on.

I am just ready to know either way if I am pregnant or not. My boobs have been sore since ovulation and I have felt off. I am trying not to get hopeful since it will make CD 1 harder but I cant help it.

[tacom]

Sept 3, 2017 16:57:45 GMT -5 katespade said:

Sept 3, 2017 16:52:23 GMT -5 @writererin said:

I don't know how you've managed to maintain some semblance of sanity during this cycle (granted, I'm just going by things you type here...for all I know, you're screaming into the void nonstop in real life).  I hope you get your CD1 soon!

I've mostly been distracting myself with workouts and tattoos. I may not be pregnant, but hot damn am I on my way to being fit and colorful. lol. 😂

This is so much smarter. In anticipation of fall TTC, this was the summer of enjoying all the wine while I could and it's ... not good. I'm fluffy. 😜

[seeyalater52]

Sept 3, 2017 14:27:06 GMT -5 katespade said:

Sept 3, 2017 13:54:13 GMT -5 @writererin said:

Wow, I'm frustrated on your behalf!  You've been on this one cycle forever!  I have my fingers crossed that your CD1 comes soon, so you can finally move forward.  Did you ever ovulate?

Nope. I'm on CD58 and my temp never went up, despite a + OPK on CD21.

katespade, I can't recall if you've seen an RE, but mine said it's pretty common for the BBT charts to not accurately show ovulation. She goes by the + OPK for that reason and doesn't put a ton of stock in the charting. Not sure if that's actually helpful to you, but for what it's worth she is considered one of the leading fertility experts in the country. I hope you get out of this limbo soon.

[seeyalater52]

As for me I got all psyched up about finally buying sperm and then realized tomorrow is a holiday so we have to wait. I am so anxious our dude will sell out or the vial types we need won't be available. Of course, we are only buying two at a time since they're so $$$ so he could always sell out later on, assuming we aren't successful in our first two cycles. Just one more piece to this rollercoaster.

[katespade]

Sept 3, 2017 21:51:44 GMT -5 seeyalater52 said:

Sept 3, 2017 14:27:06 GMT -5 katespade said:

Nope. I'm on CD58 and my temp never went up, despite a + OPK on CD21.

katespade, I can't recall if you've seen an RE, but mine said it's pretty common for the BBT charts to not accurately show ovulation. She goes by the + OPK for that reason and doesn't put a ton of stock in the charting. Not sure if that's actually helpful to you, but for what it's worth she is considered one of the leading fertility experts in the country. I hope you get out of this limbo soon.

No RE yet, but you make a really good point. I've actually been taking a preg test every couple of weeks just to be sure my chart didn't miss it. At this point I'm pretty sick of seeing BFNs and just ready for CD1, though.

[seeyalater52]

Sept 3, 2017 22:00:50 GMT -5 katespade said:

Sept 3, 2017 21:51:44 GMT -5 seeyalater52 said:

katespade, I can't recall if you've seen an RE, but mine said it's pretty common for the BBT charts to not accurately show ovulation. She goes by the + OPK for that reason and doesn't put a ton of stock in the charting. Not sure if that's actually helpful to you, but for what it's worth she is considered one of the leading fertility experts in the country. I hope you get out of this limbo soon.

No RE yet, but you make a really good point. I've actually been taking a preg test every couple of weeks just to be sure my chart didn't miss it. At this point I'm pretty sick of seeing BFNs and just ready for CD1, though.

I can't imagine! My cycles are about 35 days and it feels like an eternity it must be maddening for it to go on and on. I hope it ends soon.

[katespade]

Sept 3, 2017 22:02:45 GMT -5 seeyalater52 said:

Sept 3, 2017 22:00:50 GMT -5 katespade said:

No RE yet, but you make a really good point. I've actually been taking a preg test every couple of weeks just to be sure my chart didn't miss it. At this point I'm pretty sick of seeing BFNs and just ready for CD1, though.

I can't imagine! My cycles are about 35 days and it feels like an eternity it must be maddening for it to go on and on. I hope it ends soon.

If nothing else, I was able to schedule an appt with my doctor on 10/11. If this cycle still hasn't ended by then, hopefully she'll do something to help.

[grover]

I woke up with extreme nausea at 12:40 am thinking I was going to vomit. I didn't actually get sock, and of course my first thought was maybe it's morning sickness and that I'm pregnant (not the more reasonable it's just from post nasal drip overnight).

[compassrose]

I hope it's bc you're knocked up grover!
I spoke too soon for myself. No CD1 yet, just spotting, but I'm thinking larzhope was right & my literal phase will be a little longer. 15DPO already though & I took Advil for cramps since my temp was so far down, so I'm guessing CD1 tomorrow

[katespade]

Fingers crossed, grover! When are you due to test?

[grover]

Sept 4, 2017 19:52:12 GMT -5 katespade said:

Fingers crossed, grover! When are you due to test?

My cycles since A have been 28 days on the dot. That would put me at Saturday. I'm not temping though my plan is to do cbefm and possibly temping next cycle.

[melsamoony]

My cycles used to be 28 days but the last 2 have been short so I have no idea when to expect my period. Thinking I will test 11 dpo/the weekend if my period isnt here. 11 seems random but I am off that day so I figure why not.

[Deleted]

I've discovered the one thing I don't like about OPKs and knowing generally when I ovulate, is that as soon as I'm in the 2WW, I just want to take a pregnancy test. Even though I know that, even if things went right this month, nothing has happened yet on 6 DPO. lol

[melsamoony]

11 dpo bfn but temp still up so maybe still too early. I am an obsessive pisser. I pee on things even when not TTC. I POAS when I had an IUD more than once. I do not currently have any more pregnancy tests in the house in hopes I can stop my compulsive peeing on things because it is just depressing to see BFN's but if there is a test in sight I just pee on it without even thinking about it. I have a serious problem.

Running errands later today and will be at target and wil need to try not to buy any more tests. What is wrong with me?

[seeyalater52]

Just got a call from the bank that they're shipping our sperm out early (tomorrow) so it doesn't get caught in the hurricane. Poor spermies! Bank is in Georgia so not as dire as some other places but I'm glad they are playing it safe. I of course am worried about worst case scenario, made worse by the fact that I have a friend who went in for their first IUI yesterday and the clinic LOST their donor sperm vial. I know that won't happen to us but it kind of freaks me out!

Having what will probably be my last bottle of wine for the foreseeable future tonight and trying to relax.