Alrighty bees, I'm in the need of support. I've POAS twice and BFN both times, granted it was like 5 dao and 9 dao. I ran out of sticks and had my husband drive me to walmart and once we grabbed them, he said with a smirk "now don't take these like candy" He thinks he's funny lol. I want to poas everytime I pee! I can't help it. I'm obsessed. Whatd you ladies do to keep sain in the tww?
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I haven't had the tww yet BUT I am definitely a poas fiend. My advice would be to get the cheap wondfos from Amazon so you can satisfy the beast. Otherwise you could try reading a new book? Maybe a parenting book? Really just poas will help lol.
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These acronyms are so hard to decipher...I've read a million threads and never asked but what is TWW, BFN, and DAO stand for? Thanks in advance. LoL
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Just stay away from Google! That's my best advice. And I never tested early cuz I hated seeing stark white sticks!
@Kimberlybee: tww=two week wait, bfn=big fat negative, dao/dpa=days past ovulation.
http://www.hellobee.com/2011/09/29/ttc-pregnancy-parenting-acronyms/
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@Ash: ok awesome! Thank you so much. Appreciate it truly.
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@court_schaeff: I try not to think about it. It's probably best not to test a lot. You will drive yourself nuts.
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@court_schaeff: Is this your first TWW? I think it's good to go crazy one time. Google all the symptoms, POAS an insane amount, obsess. You'll be so worn out after a crazy TWW that you won't want to repeat such a crazy time again! Hopefully this will be it for you!
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I was also a POAS addict with both HPTs and OPKs. It was just so exciting! I offer no advice because I was in your shoes exactly a year ago. However, dollar store tests may help keep the cost down. They were accurate for me. Good luck this month!
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I never kept the sticks in the bathroom so it wouldn't be as easy for me to grab one. Also I told myself that FMU (first morning urine) was better so I wouldn't be as tempted to use tests at other times in the day. Also I refused to test before 12dpo because I was so afraid of the disappointment of seeing a BFN before then and giving up hope even if I really was pregnant.
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Took a test today at 11dao and BFN ): really bummed. Af is due in four days. I vow to not poas until after then. Lol fingers crossed!
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Honestly, I never thought about it. I didn't google symptoms or over analyze. I told myself it was a month like any other and that it could take months to get pregnant. And I only tested when my period was late. I had no idea people tested early. So it was a nice surprise both times I got my BFP.
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@court_schaeff: I feel your pain. TWW sucks. I have stayed strong and haven't tested yet at 10 dpo. Hoping to stay strong til Thanksgiving - we will see of I can manage that long (although my gut already is telling me this isn't my month)
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After a few months you kinda realise that BFNs are painful and symptoms mean nothing so that helps the obsessing a bit! Every month seems different and normal lp progesterone causes pregnancy symptoms, nausea...sore boobs...tiredness, even a metallic taste have all led to BFNs before. I find it good to remind my self of this although I do indulge in symptom spotting sometimes, not quite that much willpower!
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In those days I came to "I am going to assume I am not until I know for sure I am." I had to think like that to mellow out. That helped!
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I am definitely realizing that BFN are very disappointing. ):
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@court_schaeff: Yep, they stink.
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