Category Archives: 2ww

Getting That Big Fat Positive After Loss

(After our announcement, I wanted to share some posts that I wrote before we announced. So, the next few posts will be from my “drafts” folder)

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Two Week Wait Number 24 – 7dpo

Here we are again. Seven days post ovulation in the dreaded two week wait. I haven’t been posting much, so my apologies for that. We have been without internet in the new house for little under two weeks now, which … Continue reading

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Hate the Wait…

Seven days post ovulation today and BORED! I absolutely detest the two week wait with every fibre of my being. It’s the knowing… well… we know nothing really. I’m seven days post ovualtion, which means the little egg is either … Continue reading

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OPK Quick Reference Guide

I’m seeing a lot of confusion from ladies at the moment regarding Ovulation predictor kits – or OPKS. As someone who has used them for some time I figured I would share my knowledge on the subject. What Are OPKs … Continue reading

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First Clomid Two Week Wait – 1dpo

Today is one day post ovulation. Ovulation day was yesterday, as signalled by some absolutely monster cramps that thankfully all went away by yesterday afternoon. With inseminations three days before and one day before ovulation we have done all that … Continue reading

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Two Week Wait Number 22

This is our twenty second two week wait since we started trying to conceive back in 2012. I am three days post ovulation currently, as shown by a lovely temp rise over the past three days. I’m hoping it stays up nice … Continue reading

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Updating…

It’s been a busy week or so in Laura and Amy land. I’ve been absent from the blogosphere, although tweeting as uaual @forgotthesperm. Here’s your latest dose of far too much information.  

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6dpo

The two week wait, is seems, is the best way to slow things down! The best way to make time feel like it is dragging like a big bitch! So, here we are. Six days post my earliest ovulation ever.

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The Two Week Wait – Take Two!

Yesterday, we had another donations due to yet more Positive opks. Late yesterday night, I started getting pain in my breasts, which is a sure fire ovulation symptom for me. Then this morning my temp looked SO PRETTY on my … Continue reading

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The Two Week Wait – or is it?

We got the donation last night. Superhero donor as ever was prompt and willing to help at short notice. I always thank my lucky stars that we have such a considerate, flexible donor. My cycles tend to be a little … Continue reading

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