Readers Respond: How Do You Cope (Or Not Cope) With the Two Week Wait?

The two week wait -- that time between ovulation and when you can take a pregnancy test -- is often a time of high anxiety for those trying to get pregnant. The stress goes up even more when you’re in the midst of fertility treatments. All those questions of whether or not this time it'll work run through your head. It's hard to think about anything else!

How do you cope with the two week wait? What do you do, or tell yourself, to help get through those long days? Or do you feel like you haven't yet found a way to cope during the two week wait? Please share your two week wait experiences!

Doesn't seem to get easier

I forget how many tww there have been now. After trying for nearly a year and then having a miscarriage to now trying again for 8 cycles including clomid and progesterone - delaying my periods and getting my hopes up, still with no success, it doesn't seem to get easier and no matter how hard I try not to think every little feeling is a sign I still do. I like the tip about making time every day where I allow myself these thoughts. Thank god for supportive husbands. My heart goes out to you all, don't let go of the hope you just got to believe.

—Guest Lizzie

First 2ww

Hi. This is all new to me and its all a bit overwhelming to be honest. My husband and I decided to ttc last month. I came off the pill mid cycle-I know it's not advisable I just couldn't wait! I thought that it may take a little time for my body to adjust and logically I'm still thinking this. It's just everything has happened by the book so to speak. I got a withdrawal bleed exactly a week after stopping then I'm pretty sure I ovulated exactly when I should have. My husband was ill though so we only did it once in my fertile window-on the day of ovulation then 2 days after. I know that realistically the chances of being pregnant are low, but then I went online and saw that it's possible and read a lot of similar success stories so now I keep thinking what if?!? I never heard of the 2ww and thought it was just me driving myself crazy-it feels good to know that I'm not the only one going through this! I'm not due for another 6 days and I've already taken 3 tests!

—Guest Ln

Trying New Things to Cope

I enrolled in several classes to try to keep my mind off the tww. I enrolled in Tai Chi, Yoga, and weight lifting, plus I do acupuncture every other week. My husband and I also go hiking now and then. It's very difficult however, especially due to my 43 years of age. I do feel like giving up sometimes, but I am a determined person and I hate to give up. I am fertile, and i had two miscarriages last year. Now, the doctor is saying that we have to try IVF. I am scared, but I have hope. Thank you for posting your experiences; it helps to see that I am not alone.

—Guest Sandra

Still waiting!

This is our 3rd month of trying and I am so anxious. Hubby has just started a new job and is stressed out and too tired to try. All I want is to do it around ovulation time....but even that seems to be going down the drain. I've had one TWW so far after being 5 days late. Thanks fo all your posts girls. I feel much better already. All the very best of luck! xx

—Guest Rassi

2 weeks that just drag

This is my fist two week wait after my IVF. I have tried keeping myself busy with TV, novels, massage, movies, but time and time again I get back to the computer looking at my chances. It's two more days to go and these are the worst, the tension and anxiety just build up like crazy. No matter what I do, it just sticks at the back of mind every second. Since two days, I was feeling nausea, breast tenderness, making me feel good but it's all gone today. Guess I was over-imagining. Just got to wait till the blood tests, I believe that's the ultimate, but I'm too scared.ow will I cope with another IVF if this one goes amiss..... To everyone else keep ur self very busy , don't think or it will get worse. Sooner or later u will get pregnant.

—Guest Shal

Agonising tww - hang in there girls x

This is mine and hubby's 5th two week wait. I am 7 days past ovulation, and it is killing me, I have no symptoms so far I am trying everything to keep my mind occupied - thanks for the tips girls, I just don't feel pregnant again :( Fingers crossed!

—Guest Paige

Trying not to go mad

I have just got my period after the dreaded 2ww this is my second 2ww after having a miscarriage. It's so hard letting go of the fantasy of 'if' it works this time telling everyone, working out what your due date will be, the disappointment is overwhelming sometimes. I know it will happen for us one day and I'm so grateful for how amazing my husband is. Good luck everyone.

—Guest Jemma

To Cope or not to Cope.

Have been TTC for 10 months now. Currently on our first cycle of clomid and I feel like I am back at that first month, and you think it is going to be easy, only to find that it is not. The two week wait is extra hard for me this time, not sure why, I think because I know we have done everything right and too schedule, so if unsuccessful, I feel I will blame myself, my body. Every day I am over analyzing every symptom I feel. Only on day 20 of my cycle.... 8 days to go :( Let's hope this is BFP. My heart goes out to all of you who have been through this so many more times then me.

—Guest Belinda

just starting 2ww

We had sex today, and I am fertile...so here we go! Thanks for all the tips! Staying busy is key, and I like the idea of going to bed earlier. We have a two year old, and I know she will keep me busy too! Good luck everyone!

—Guest amanda

It all feels the same

I am so impatient. But everything does feel the same and after a miscarriage at 12wks, we are now ttc and it is so scary. Every symptom feels like I'm going to start. My tooth aches, back aches, all the early pregnancy symptoms are my PMS symptoms. Very frustrating. So I have decided to just wait for my period. This is only the second month of ttc, but I have this cloud of doom still. I'm sure that doesn't help matters. lol

—Guest Dani

Still waiting

After 7 tww you force yourself to go through it. I try to do more fun things with my family and not to think about it. I will admit that this time I don't really feel like going to the doctor for the pregnancy test. I just want to wait an extra week to see if my cycle comes. This is not advisable ladies and I will hustle my butt grungingly to the doctors office. Hope is the only thing we have to hold on too. It's good to have a place to share your dreams and to understand that you are not alone.

—Guest yolanda

We're not alone!

Thanks to everyone for their thoughts. TTC is something that you don't tell everyone about, so it's great to find that there are others out there! This is my second two week wait and last time, after a humungous cry, I felt much better. I needed to let the disappointment out. Good luck everyone. xx

—Guest Alicia

2ww

I am exhausted and so emotional....I wish that I could be a bit more mellow and these tips are good suggestions, but even my acupuncturist made me feel like a dramatic mess today...I wish I had more people to talk to about all this, so maybe I'll join one of the forums....

—Guest A.N.

I got my period and I thought I was preg

This is our first month of trying to get pregnant and it didn't work. I feel so upset, I really thought I was pregnant and I only had 2 days to go before my intended period date. I looked at my ovulation dates and made sure we tried every two days but how I missed it, I don't know.

—Guest sapna

Just be calm

The two week wait is tough. it our fourth tww. Our pregnancy result is tommorow. I agree for anyone going through this the first time any symptoms you may get don't assume your pregnant. Just relax and have fun

—Guest Sheri