July 2WW

[stephk]

Please pray for me. I had the worst AF cramps all day yesterday, a headache, felt like a cold coming on....today I have the tiniest headache and no cramping! I've had sore boobs for a few days and thought this was a great sign of higher progesterone whether I'm pg or not (last time TTC my boobs were sorer during the unsuccessful months but this month is the first I've had noticeably sore boobs).

Yesterday I felt ever so slightly sick when I ate (which didn't stop me lol), this morning I've felt very very slightly sick again since eating breakfast. I can't believe I am getting my hopes up, I'm really setting myself up for heartbreak

Sorry but I have no one to talk to about this, when I told DH about the AF cramps yesterday he was really disappointed. Just glad to come and get it off my chest.

[ltester]

Oh Stephk, thanks so much for sharing. This is certainly a forum where we all understand disappointment and the feeling of getting our hopes up, and I'm so sorry you are feeling low right now. You're 10dpo, right? Many have gotten bfns earlier than that--have you decided when you are going to try? And remember that all of the AF symptoms are so similar to early pregnancy.

Fx for you--will be anxious to hear how your test goes when you do it.

[bluebonnet22]

steph - definitely praying for you! You said you would test tomorrow, right? Anxiously waiting for some good news from you!

[stephk]

Thank you. I believe I am 9dpo today. Last month AF came when I believed I was 10dpo. So I don't want the double pain of BFN and AF I may as well just wait for AF.

I know when I was pg before I thought AF was coming too - as you rightly say symptoms are the same. Just trying to prepare myself for the disappointment. DH has said next time we have to have more attempts and I'm inclined to agree.

[MyByC]

Keep our fingers crossed Steph.
Pls say NO to af tomorrow...plssssssss

[bluebonnet22]

Speaking of hunger, it's completely normal to feel very hungry during your 2WW (pregnant or not). Progesterone is responsible for a rise in hunger while estrogen (during the first half of your cycle) helps with feelings of satiety. I was miserable and could NOT LOSE WEIGHT on the POP. I researched it some and apparently the progesterone (and lack of estrogen) in them can cause you to feel crazy hungry and never feel satisfied with food. UGH

Anyways, I say all this to remind myself as well that being hungry constantly in the 2WW is normal and doesn't mean we are gluttonous fatties

[Jamie86]

That makes a lot of sense bluebonnet! I always have a "hungry week" before AF where I either eat so much I get mad at myself or I'm just freaking starving all the time. And then after AF arrives I have to remember to eat.

I think I'm getting sick right now which sucks! I've had a hard time sleeping but I'm exhausted. My stomach is bothering me a lot. I've been feeling nauseous and bloated and have been having to make frequent trips to the bathroom. I don't think these are pregnancy symptoms as I'm only 3DPO so I guess maybe that's good because now I won't spend the next week over analyzing every "symptom" because I know I either have or am fighting some sort of sickness.

[stephk]

Hope you feel better soon Jamie (really hope it's a good sign for you despite being early 2ww!)

[Jamie86]

Thanks Steph! I really hope you get your BFP soon!

[TaniaLl]

I am waiting too... I am 9 dpo and so anxious!! I have been POAS for the last two days and nothing... feeling like maybe I over did it with the douche and zyrtec, and may have jumped the gun and dtd and day before +OPK. I am trying to be positive though, but it is so hard! I want a second line darn it!!! Lol

Good luck to you ladies... fingers crossed for everyone!!!

BTW I am taking opks because it seems that I am obsessed with POAS now, and it's almost positive. Hoping that means something!