Two week wait

[Citizenerased83]

Hi all

I hope you're all as well as you can be.

It's my 7th 2ww and each one I find harder and harder to deal with. Last time I tested early at day 7 I think but in two minds about whether it's helpful to my wellbeing. I do find it's so much pressure on the OTD if you don't test early. So much pressure on one little wee. 😪

Any tips on navigating the 2ww?

Thanks xx

[Rol81]

hello xx

The tww is torture…I really feel for you.

I’m hoping I’ll be in a 2 WW again soon but dread it at the same time.

Re: testing early, I never have. For me personally , I find the injections very hard (I take IM progesterone and blood thinners also) so a negative test early on would make it psychologically even harder to administer them if I didn’t think it was working. And regardless you need to continue until test day.

Everyone is different though. I wish you so much luck 🤞

[Citizenerased83 in reply to Rol81]

Thank you lovely. Fingers crossed for your next 2ww.

I'm also on clexane this time and have a needle phobia so that's a good point about having to carry on doing injections if it's a negative result if I test early.

Thank you so much and same to you. Xxxl

[Rol81 in reply to Citizenerased83]

I’d find it hard to keep motivated if it was negative. Keep us updated….🍀

[Citizenerased83 in reply to Rol81]

Me too. I will do. OTD is Sunday.

[Rol81 in reply to Citizenerased83]

Right ….let’s hope this weeks goes quickly. We are all on here to support you so message whenever ❤️

[Citizenerased83 in reply to Rol81]

Thanks so much. Really appreciate the support. Xxx

[WaitingforbabyS]

hey! I am currently on day 9 of my 11th round of IVF and I’m scared to test on OTD which is on Thursday. Hang in there xx

[Citizenerased83 in reply to WaitingforbabyS]

Oh lovely, 11th round. That's a lot to deal with. Everything crossed for you. Really hope it's your turn.

Thank you so much xx

[Rol81 in reply to WaitingforbabyS]

Good luck 🍀

[Lyndsbaby]

I know exactly how you feel. It really does get worse each time. I'm no real words of wisdom - I've tested early and waited to OTD in the past. I think if the early test was positive then it would be amazing to get the good news early but when it's negative I found myself googling for hours to see if there were any cases of a late positive even though I've read all these before and testing every day - it really drove me mad. Not testing though I just focussed on every little possible symptom and googled that instead! I think on the balance though waiting to OTD was better! Really hope you get a positive result this time xx

[Citizenerased83 in reply to Lyndsbaby]

Hey Lyndsbaby, thank you for your reply. Googling is the worst isn't it. I've done that before too in both circumstances and it is enough to drive you insane. Last time, I thought I was pregnant because of the symptoms and then got screwed over because it was just the progesterone side effects.

Thank you. And good luck in your journey too. Xx

[Millbanks]

Hello lovely,

Gosh it doesn't get any easier does it?

I have always delayed testing until test day (or even later, going for bloods instead) because I just can't bear to test at home. It's so anxiety inducing....

But sometimes I think being able to prepare yourself a little can help, maybe a day or 2 before test day. I think by day 7 you should realistically be able to see something if your embie has implanted and is growing well. Of course there are always exceptions but I've never been one of those people lucky enough for a negative test to change to a positive later down the line.

In terms of helping with the 2ww - I made myself an "advent" calendar. I bought a load of little gifts and put them in a box - then every day I picked one out to open to make myself smile - I asked my husband to chuck a couple of bits in there too so I had some surprises. I also bought one slightly more expensive one for test day. Obviously it doesn't help with the pain of a BFN but it is a very small distraction!

Try a bit of meditation or simply sitting in a quiet room on your own - taking some deep breaths, maybe throw on some amazon rainforest sounds - anything to just relax and try to take away a bit of the anxiety. Some gentle walks and lots of nice food.

Everything crossed for you xxx

[Citizenerased83 in reply to Millbanks]

Hi Millbanks, thanks so much for your message. It really does get worse every time. The thought of another time of having to pick myself up from heartbreak is a lot to deal with. I think I'm erring on waiting for OTD now.

The advent calendar is such a lovely idea and getting your husband involved so there are nice surprises is so sweet.

Thank you for all the tips. I will definitely look after myself in the next few days.

Thank you so much xxx