The Mind F*@! that is the TWW

[Divefrog]

I am 8dpo and on a constant emotional yoyo from feeling like I am completely out this month, and than back to trying to give myself a pep talk about how I'm not out until AF shows. 

I don't feel any different than the last 5 months of TWW's, which is both discouraging because I "think" I should feel different, and then I flip back to encouraging because I remember that with DD I felt like AF was going to show at any second the first 3-5 weeks I was pregnant with her.

I know most ladies go through this anxiety while ttc. How do you ladies like to deal with TWW stress/anxiety?

 

[nikolie93]

I have to be honest, I didn't handle it very well. Actually, I was bat shit crazy through during my 2WW's.

So, I am no help at all but know you aren't alone with your thoughts. And *hug*

[vh2014]

Having thought I was in the 2WW forever.. I'm so sorry. Patience is NOT one of my virtues so I feel for you. I tried to keep busy, gave myself goals inbetween, and obsessed over my chart. Hopefully this will be over soon with a BFP. FX for you!

[mushe]

I'm sorry! The TWW definitely makes me crazy too. I was way on the crazy train last month, but I took progesterone, and it mimicked all my early pg symptoms from DS. Bad idea, mush! Anyway, I'm right there with you. I'm 7dpo today. Luckily, I'm crazy busy at work right now, so that's a good distraction.

FX for you!

[wannabmama]

I'm a pretty patient and laid back person by nature...but the 2WW brings out even my crazy. I am constantly thinking about it and wondering if any little thing is a sign, even on months where our timing would make it nearly impossible, ha.

So I have no advice, just commiseration!

[lickwed]

Keeping busy and chocolate. Lots and lots of chocolate.

[waterbaby]

I feel for you. I was the same last time, going back and forth between sure I was pg to sure I wasn't. I hate the 2WW. Luckily I'm only 1DPO so the crazy hasn't started yet. We're here for you sister.

[Divefrog]

Thanks for the commiseration guys! At home the internal crazy is pretty well held at bay since I am always super busy. Work has been very slow lately and so I have LOTS of time to evaluate EVERY little twinge/strong smell/possibly early symptom.

Just 6 more days to AF or 7 to testing. I am hanging my hope a little harder on this cycle because 1. we had great timing, and 2. If we are successful I get to call and cancel the very pricey RE consultation we have scheduled for next month.

[octavia65]

Ahhhh! TWW is the worst. I'm still WTO but will hopefully be with you in a couple of days. I'm actually hoping my fertility window is going to line up with this massive snow storm making for some good timing!

[aswedishbee]

I feel for you, girl { h u g s }

I O-ed 4 days later than usual this month so I feel like I should be more than just 3DPO, know what I mean? I'm already not handling it well, so I probably be pulling my hair out in by the time Feb comes around. No idea what to do to try and control the crazy ...

[luvmyponies]

Oh I feel your pain. I'm usually bouncing back and forth between yes I'm absolutely pregnant, to no, I'm absolutely not. And then of course there's there's the few days before AF shows up in full force that I live in total denial that it's actually AF making her sloooooooow entrance. I'm usually ok for most of the month... it's only the last few days while I wait to get AF that are unbearable.

There is nothing beautiful, magical, or romantic about this process. It's excruciating and it makes me wish we reproduced like frogs or chickens!! (Yes I'm slightly pissy right now due to the fact that I'm recovering from the flu - which interrupted my FW - AND we're getting a blizzard tonight!)

[craftcrazymama]

I am SO with you on the TWW.

I am on day 30 of my cycle having taken Clomid days 2-5 and STUPIDLY tested on what was probably days 9 and 10dpo. But who knows, since I never know when I ovulate.

Feeling nauseous, tired and generally odd but have to keep reminding myself it's probably the Clomid mimicking symptoms, not actual pregnancy.

Yet even with two BFN I catch myself wondering if maybe, just maybe I tested too early and the longer I leave it the more likely it will be positive next time.

Fool!!

[dream2be3]

I am 7dpIUI so am right there with you! I have nothing helpful to offer you other than comfort in knowing you are not alone! I have been googling IVF daily as that will be the next step if I get a BFN again, which I think is pretty likely. Boo for fertility issues!!!!