Two Week Wait....

Try an ovulation predictor from the drugstore. Worked like a charm for me both times. And remember to take folic acid *before* conception.

Ya know, 33 isn't all that old. Chill. There are plenty of perfectly healthy pregnant moms in their 40s reading this - don't freak 'em out!

I know only too well what TWW and BFP refer to. We completed nearly a solid year of fertility treatment to be able to have our second child.

Honestly J., the TWW sucks! Trying to distract yourself when you are in the middle of it is like trying to ignore an elephant standing on your toe. My best advice to you is to get yourself signed up with www.babystepsforum.com. There, you will meet dozens of women in your shoes, all of whom are going through the same thing as you. While there is not much you can do about the TWW, you can certainly gain some friendships with other women dealing with trying to become pregnant.

Good luck!

E.

I was 7 years married and it was me that "dodged" until then:)

But... I'm a planner, and always will be to a fault. I wanted an Aquarius Girl and a Leo Boy, and I got them with planning:)

I planned by reading the best book ever "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" -- it will CHANGE your life and open your eyes with UNDERSTANDING of your body! I know when my girl gets old enough, I'm going to have her read it as well to better understand her body and what it's doing.

You will learn how to track your ovulations without kits or purchases, what factors can change your timing, how to do all you can to create the boy or girl child you wish, and it works! I have recommended this book to 3 women, all having trouble conceiving, and all pregnant within a year.

And, when you start tracking and understanding your body, should you have need for interventions, it will help you know how to talk with your doctor too!!!

GOOD LUCK!

BFN = Big Fat Negative
BFP = Big Fat Positive
TWW = Two Week Wait

I have no advice about having to wait it try to conceive (TTC! =). So far, all of my pregnancies have been either complete surprises or happened to soon before actually getting the chance to say "we're trying". Everyone is different.

I just wanted to post the definitions of your abbreviations because I had no idea what they were! =)

*Happy Trying!*

First - I had my first child at 39 - your eggs aren't too old! I went to an acupuncturist to help me relax and regulate ovulation. I got the BFP at the start of my 3rd month of treatment. Just relax - worrying about it makes it harder. Enjoy the practice!!

[Thanks to the person who translated the abbreviations!] Believe me, 33 is far from 'too old'. It took us 9 months to conceive our first, and I was 36 at the time. He was born when I was 37. Our second took about 5 months to get going, and she was born when I was 40. The waiting is hard and particularly when being on edge makes it harder to conceive. I suggest doing your best to just relax and know that you don't need to worry until you've been trying for a year without success.

When my husband and I tried for our first...it took us 13 months. Literally when I stopped obsessing over it I got a BFP. I got to the point where I thought "if it happens, it happens" and then BAM it happened. :)
You're only 33...your eggs are not old. They usually say after 35 your chances start to decrease..but I have friends that are in their early 40's who are pregnant.

Try, even though I know it's ridiculously hard, to not think about it. Almost think it won't happen and maybe it will. I know with our second- my husband had had a vasectomy reversal and they told us it would take a minimum of 6 months to even have a chance and we got pregnant in the first month- but I had the mind set it would take like a year and was pleasantly suprised.

Keep track of when you're ovulating too to try during those days. But mostly just relax. It'll happen. Good luck!!!

Not quite sure what a BFP is but I know that stressing over being pregnant and being very regimented in trying caused my friends not to become pregnant and after many tries they finally relaxed and instantly had a positive test! 33 if fine for having babies just make sure you're taking vitamins and and being healthy even before you become pregnant! Good luck and don't stress out - I know its hard to wait but your baby will be here sooner than later!

I do not understand what you are saying!?!?

You will get preg. when the Lord is ready for you to have a baby.
Relax and enjoy your husband.

I don't understand your post, too many abbreviated words.
It took us 13 months to get pregant with #3. I had just about given up. I was 31 at the time. I also had another at 35.
Make sure you are doing everything to keep yourself healthy and good luck.

Go on babycenter. You can find others in the TWW as well (maybe you already do judging by your abbreviation). I never was one to test early b/c I wanted to know for sure. I would wait usually till af was due. It only took us 1 month though w/ my last two pregs when we were trying. Good luck!

I was 39 when I had my son. Obviously 39 year old eggs aren't too old, and neither are 33 yo eggs! Things happen in God's time, not ours.

Go over to ivillage and join one of the trying to conceive boards. These woman are very supportive and familiar with the TWW! Best of luck on your BFP! =)

Wow! What is BFN, BFP and TWW?

My husband and I have been married 5 1/2 years - we have a 1 1/2 year old - he didn't want a baby until we were in our new home, and so we started "practicing without a net" and just having fun and enjoying each other. If it happened, it happened, and if it didn't, it didn't - but we have a PRECIOUS little girl and I was 36 when I had her.

I also have a 12 year old son from a previous marriage, and I can honestly say, I think I have more fun with her because I am more laid back and more patient.

Also, all of the extra ultrasounds because I was "advanced maternal age" were nice because I really got to see her "grow." :)

HTH! (hope this helps)