*** August Two Week Wait ***

AandDM2014

Any other ladies out there going through the 2ww during August? I started my 2ww on Thursday and will have my beta next Sunday. I'm really nervous about it this time around, just because I know the likelihood of miscarriage is higher for me thanks to PCOS. I'm trying to do my best to minimize my insulin spikes (which may or may not have contributed to my previous MC).

Amdogger82

I am too. I am about two dpo, I think. I'm not sure how our great timing was. I'm not too optimistic... 
It's understandable that the process would be more nervewracking for you, @AandDM2014. Fingers crossed for all the best outcome for you. 

BornReady

So excited for you @AandDM2014! How are you feeling so far? What does your RE recommend after FET as far as limiting activity etc? 

AandDM2014

@Amdogger82 I hope your timing was better than you thought! FX that you get some good news soon!

@BornReady So far I can definitely feel stuff going on in my abdomen, but it could just be my mind messing with me, or the progesterone shots. My RE has me do 48 hours of bed rest, which ended on Saturday morning (though my mom stayed until about 2, just to have extra time to hang out), then I can do up to 30 minutes of easy exercise (like walking) per day. No sex until after the second ultrasound (if we get that far), though last time we didn't ask first, and ended up doing it after the first positive beta, and I think two more times before he said it was okay (I think he just doesn't want us having sex at all, like ever). I of course can do no alcohol, which is fine by me since I don't usually drink anyways, and no caffeine. The biggest bummer is that we just got into slacklining, and now I can't do it anymore (jarring falls from a rope probably aren't best for embryos).

AliciaGoose

I'm 4dpo today. I have to get 7dpo progesterone testing done on Thursday which I am super nervous about. My progesterone was incredibly low right before my loss (3.4 if I remember correctly) so I am terrified that my body doesn't produce enough on its own and that I'm releasing bad eggs. My doctor doesn't think this is the case (he thinks my progesterone was low because it wasn't a viable pregnancy, not the opposite) but I can't help but to think the worst.

I also have little to no faith in this cycle and feel like I'm out already. I know it's crazy but when I was KU last time my DH had a 'feeling' and was asking me when I could test almost immediately after I ovulated. So now I can't help but feel like if he doesn't have that feeling than I'm definitely not KU. And I know it's crazy. But I guess it's fueling me being a pessimist right now.

Wow, sorry to come in her like such a Debbie downer this morning!

AandDM2014

@AliciaGoose I hope your test on Thursday goes better than you think it will! And that you can have your Debbie Downer moment, and move on to Positive Patricia! (I don't think that is a thing, but whatever!) Plus, DHs are like Jon Snow, they know nothing about if we're pregnant or not.

NewMommyCoop

I am 8dpo. I know our timing was good. CD1 should be August 8, so I'm thinking I will do a HPT on Sunday. The.wait.is.killing.me!

Edited CD1 date. I was off by one day.

Amdogger82

@AliciaGoose I hope your test goes well too! I think that @AandDM2014 nailed it, but I think it's naturally harder to feel optimistic after a loss, so even if your husband has a feeling, he may not want to say so after a loss. Sending positive thoughts!

@NewMommyCoop Fingers Crossed for you! 8 dpo is about when my crazy sets in.

AliciaGoose

@AandDM2014 @Amdogger82 Thanks ladies! I am feeling better now. Love the Jon Snow reference. You're totally right and I know I'm being BSC in the wrong direction. TTCAL is just such a mind f*k.

fivetimesnoluck

Morning, ladies! Hope everyone is hanging in there! I have a beta on Thursday and am trying not to get too anxious. It's really challenging cycling through all of these emotions every month. Thinking of all of you!

SnobunnieMel

@fivetimesnoluck so many thoughts forgoing and DH right now. I will stalk here Thursday morning 

brooklyngirl18

hi ladies! I think I go here now. I'm either 7DPO with a snowballs chance in hell of being KU or 2 DPO with a decent chance or maybe not even yet because my chart/opk/temps are a disaster this month. i started on cd1 SO hopeful for this month and now I have zero expectations but I'm trying to stay optimistic.

anyway I have all my fingers and toes crossed for your ladies in this TWW. let's get the BFPs rolling!

AandDM2014

@fivetimesnoluck I can't wait to hear your news on Thursday! Do you plan to POAS before?

fivetimesnoluck

Thank you, @SnobunnieMel! I have all the things crossed for you and DH's test results also. I am hopeful that you all will get cleared to TTC on your own!

@AandDM2014 I plan to POAS the morning of beta so that DH and I can get the results together before going to work.

I bought some Wondfos and they arrived yesterday, but I am not inclined to test early since my beta itself is kinda early. (Question: for those of you who have ordered them in the past, did they not come in a box? I was kinda surprised that the packets were just sent in a plastic bag. I even checked to make sure the seller was on the "approved" list.)

chloe97

@fivetimesnoluck Yes! My WONDFOS came in a plastic bag both times I ordered the right ones. I'm pretty sure I ordered duds the first time since I never got a 2nd line on my OPKs. Good luck to you!

brooklyngirl18

@fivetimesnoluck my wondfo's came in a bag, I thought it was strange also but I guess it's normal.

edit- grammar

AandDM2014

@fivetimesnoluck I hope you and DH get great news before going to work on Thursday!! My wondfos also came in a bag from an approved seller. I've never seen a positive on any of them though (I bought them for the OPKs), though I don't know if they were good or not. Once we moved to an RE I caved and bought a digital. I may try my wondfo pregnancy ones this cycle.

KarenBeth714

I'm here, and I don't even know what dpo because I've had a rough couple of weeks between going to the RE specialist and doing the bloodwork to start ivf, I just didn't even track or poas or anything. But we did hit the sack a couple of times, so anything is possible.. but I'm not too optimistic about this one.

When are you ladies testing?

NewMommyCoop

Both of my previous pregnancies were faint lines the day and the day after I was supposed to get AF and both ended in loss. Does anybody have wisdom on whether or not that is a sign that it will not be viable? Just curious if there is any correlation or just happened to be the case for me. 

Amdogger82

@NewMommyCoop I haven't heard of any correlation, but I can see where that might seem like a logical connection. On the flip side, I had a BFP 4 days before AF, and still had a MC....So I don't know.

@fivetimesnoluck I am thinking very positive thoughts for you! My wondfos came in a fancy ziploc. 

@KarenBeth714 I will probably test next Tuesday...We will see how long I last.

@brooklngirl18Fingers crossed you are 2DPO!

lilyaster

I'm somewhere around 11dpo and getting bfn's.  I'm doubtful but just trying to be happy that my luteal phase is longer than last month's of 9 days.  I started taking vitex this cycle and it seems to be helping.  Good luck to all of you!

AandDM2014

@KarenBeth714 I'm still debating whether I want to use my wondfos on Friday, Saturday, both or not at all. My beta is on Sunday, so I'll know for sure then, but I'd love to have a heads up if its going to be negative.

NewMommyCoop

@fivetimesnoluck I know I just started on this board, but I wanted to say thank you for welcoming me and to let you know that I am praying hard that you get great news tomorrow.

fivetimesnoluck

@NewMommyCoop thank you so much. It means the world to me that I have support from all over. Truly. 

Y'all will know when I do! I plan to POAS before DH and I part ways in the morning. I'm waffling with little hope right now, but no matter how I feel/prepare it still always sucks to get a BFN. 

AandDM2014

@fivetimesnoluck I totally hear you about waffling. I'm just so very nervous about this whole process now thanks to a few losses and a few failed transfers. I'm anxious about getting another BFN, and having to start all over with a new IVF cycle.

fivetimesnoluck

Annnnd, I'm out. BFN on the Hpt this morning. I'll still go to beta, but . . .  It just sucks. 

Had awesome, realistic dreams about a BFP and woke up happy, but that quickly turned back to the harsh reality. 

Oh, and DH and I discovered last night that the waterline to our dishwasher has been leaking for probably about a month! Kitchen floor underneath and (cheap!) counter above it is damaged! We have called insurance and we had to turn all the water off because the line to the dw doesn't have a shut off valve to it! Good times over here. Hope all of you have a better day. xo

SoonToBeMommaHowe

So sorry @fivetimesnoluck. When it rains, it pours. Sending you lots of T&Ps today

BornReady

@fivetimesnoluck I'm so sorry. 

NewMommyCoop

I am so sorry @fivetimesnoluck

SnobunnieMel

Oh no!! I'm so sorry @fivetimesnoluck I have you can do something fun and comforting with DH this weekend  

lilylover27

@fivetimesnoluck I am very sorry for the BFN this morning. I hope you find some comfort this weekend.

silentP

So sorry @fivetimesnoluck. Thinking of you.

chloe97

Oh no @fivetimesnoluck. I'm so sorry. Thinking of you!

brooklyngirl18

@fivetimesnoluck I'm really sorry, hugs.

Amdogger82

@fivetimesnoluck I'm so sorry for the bfn. Thinking of you and your DH. 

mamashan12

So I am 3 DPO right now, but I've been having some serious boob pain since the day before O. I can't imagine this is an early pregnancy symptom because it's way too early. But this is my first cycle since my loss - is the common? Did any of you ladies experience this? 

AandDM2014

@fivetimesnoluck Sorry about your dishwasher (also your BFN, but you probably saw that on the other board already). That is some major suckage. I know how hard it is to deal with insurance about water damage. I hope your experience is quick and easy!

RiverSong15

I'm so sorry @fivetimesnoluck. 

mamashan12

I'm so sorry @fivetimesnoluck

Amdogger82

@mamashan12 I haven't experienced that, but I feel like after my MC, nothing is as it used to be with my body. I'm on my second cycle post d&c and things are frustratingly wonky. I know that's not really helpful, but you're not alone in your body being weird. And fx it means something good!

AliciaGoose

@fivetimesnoluck So sorry for CD1! Hugs.

My 7dpo testing was this morning and I'm anxiously waiting to hear back from my OBs office. My OB is on vacation but I made sure the nurse out the order in under the other OB so they could interpret the results ASAP. At this point I'm no longer thinking ASAP will be today.

On the positive side of this, I've made it one week into the TWW without going TOO BSC! So that's something.