TWW 1/27

[katespade]

Since I think there are a few of us in the TWW right now.

[katespade]

I had a +OPK on Thursday evening.
I haven’t been temping this cycle, but I took my temp this morning, and based on previous cycle trends I think it’s safe to say that my spike has definitely happened, so I’m officially in the TWW!

Timing was okay. Tue, Thu, Fri.
I also start my next cycle of progesterone tomorrow. I don’t know what impact that might have, but I guess we’ll see.

[noodleoo]

Yay, me too! I’m 2 DPO but I’m not optimistic. My O was early this month so it messed up our plans. Then H had an argument with his brother the day I got a +OPK so he wasn’t in the mood. So we got O-2 and that’s it. I have just been using OPKs so far, but if this cycle doesn’t work I think I’m going to start temping next month and make an appt to see my OBGYN and hopefully get some blood work done just to be proactive. Also, after last month I’m not going to test until 13 DPO since I got my hopes up too much last time. 

[grover]

I am 7DPO (unofficially since I didn't temp this cycle) and expecting my period this coming Friday (Feb 2). All day this past Friday I felt like my period had started and kept running to the bathroom to make sure I wasn't bleeding. Never started.

I took two naps today- a 2 hour morning nap and a 1.5 hour afternoon nap. I'm trying not to get my hopes up, especially since a test wouldn't work this early. But gosh darn it, I really am hoping hard because I want to avoid the RE and fertility treatments again.

[melsamoony]

8 dpo I was feeling hopeful but now not so much. Not for any reason in particular just in my feels right now.

[katespade]

Jan 27, 2018 20:41:19 GMT -5 melsamoony said:

8 dpo I was feeling hopeful but now not so much. Not for any reason in particular just in my feels right now.

I can’t decide if I’m feeling more anxious about a BFN, or the possibility of a BFP. lol. I’ve spent so much time focused on not ovulating that now I’m like, “Oh shit, wait, am I actually ready for this?”

[lifetaketwo]

I'm 9 dpo! Not very hopeful, but not real reason why. H is always so optimistic that i think i just sort of swing the other way.

[pickel]

I'm 3 dpo. I have no feeling one way or another yet, but I'm trying to stay positive!

[Jalapeñomel]

Jan 28, 2018 12:14:19 GMT -5 katespade said:

Jan 27, 2018 20:41:19 GMT -5 melsamoony said:

8 dpo I was feeling hopeful but now not so much. Not for any reason in particular just in my feels right now.

I can’t decide if I’m feeling more anxious about a BFN, or the possibility of a BFP. lol. I’ve spent so much time focused on not ovulating that now I’m like, “Oh shit, wait, am I actually ready for this?”

I feel this way every single month. Lol

[katespade]

I'm not entirely sure how to phrase this question, but: Is there anything you avoid during the TWW? Is there a list of recommendations we're supposed to be aware of? Or do you just do everything like you normally would until you get a BFP?

[lifetaketwo]

I avoid Advil and lately the wine. I typically just go lighter on alcohol unless I know for sure.

[noodleoo]

katespade , I avoid ibuprofen. If anything I overdue the wine because I keep thinking in 2 weeks I won't be able to have it for 9 months, so I better get it in! Probably not the best idea.

[katespade]

I hadn't thought about OTC meds. That's good to know. Luckily, my go-to is acetaminophen because I have a bad reaction to anything else. I usually take Midol Complete, though, which also includes an antihistamine. Maybe I should pick up some regular Tylenol next time I'm at the store.

[lifetaketwo]

Jan 30, 2018 10:29:03 GMT -5 noodleoo said:

katespade , I avoid ibuprofen. If anything I overdue the wine because I keep thinking in 2 weeks I won't be able to have it for 9 months, so I better get it in! Probably not the best idea.

I was doing this too, but then I starting feeling blah and tried avoiding. Didn’t seem to matter this month, so I’ll probably go back to drinking

[Jalapeñomel]

Just ibuprofen otherwise I just KOKO.
I have strep and took Motrin yesterday without thinking. I’m 4 dpiui, so I hope it’s NBD.

[melsamoony]

Tested twice today after work BFN's feeling bummed.

[grover]

katespade, I don't give anything up, unless I'm actually cycling with the RE. Now, I have never had a positive other than the IUI cycle, so take that with a grain of salt. But really, the blood stream doesn't connect until 6 weeks, and many people have discovered they were pg after a heavy night of drinking.


I tested today after work. I totally expected to see a line. I had bad cramps at the end of last week, in the middle of second period today I was nauseous out of nowhere. BFN. Was just hoping extra hard this time bc today is the first anniversary of FIL's passing.

[melsamoony]

grover I feel you with your BFN :-(

[grover]

melsamoony I typically refuse to test until I'm late. But I've been feeling off. And I should know better than to get my hopes up (#1 took 4 years to the day between starting TTC and her delivery).
Hugs to you too.

[melsamoony]

grover I got a sudden urge to pee on all things...I did and it has not panned out as I hoped.

[noodleoo]

Jan 30, 2018 22:11:09 GMT -5 melsamoony said:

grover I got a sudden urge to pee on all things...I did and it has not panned out as I hoped.

Ugh, I’m sorry. This was me last month and it was so depressing. I’m not testing until I’m late this month. 

[melsamoony]

Temp dropped this AM so waiting on cd 1 and wanting to punch all things.

[noodleoo]

melsamoony, I'm sorry. Hugs.

[katespade]

I feel weird this cycle. I’m only 5DPO, but none of my regular PMS symptoms have shown up (which I usually start seeing as soon as I’ve ovulated) and I’ve been super crampy for the past 3-4 days. This is also the first time I’ve ovulated since I started taking progesterone, though, so I’m trying not too think too much about it.

[katespade]

I’m so sorry, melsamoony.

[kermit]

BFN this morning at 11DPO and lots of spotting so onto another cycle. I think I'm going to look into progesterone cream - I'm taking 100mg pills and I do think they help but since they don't hold off the spotting, maybe they aren't helping enough. We aren't going to do any medical interventions so acupuncture and supplements is about all I can do.

[compassrose]

I'm sorry kermit. Ask your OB about suppositories.

[compassrose]

I'm so sorry melsamoony. I have a lot of IF rage right now if you ever want to commiserate.

[Jalapeñomel]

Jan 31, 2018 12:41:02 GMT -5 compassrose said:

I'm so sorry melsamoony . I have a lot of IF rage right now if you ever want to commiserate.

Yep. 

Also, I'm totally overanalyzing the motrin I took on Monday for strep, because I was dying and forgot I'm not supposed to take it.  #dumbasspartyofone

[compassrose]

Jan 31, 2018 20:09:45 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

Jan 31, 2018 12:41:02 GMT -5 compassrose said:

I'm so sorry melsamoony . I have a lot of IF rage right now if you ever want to commiserate.

Yep. 

Also, I'm totally overanalyzing the motrin I took on Monday for strep, because I was dying and forgot I'm not supposed to take it.  #dumbasspartyofone

I did the same thing in my last pregnancy and my OB friend gently reminded me it’s not like I smoked crack. One dose of ibuprofen isn’t going to determine a pregnancy. So i really think it’s ok.