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[quote=Anonymous]I'm just coming off a particularly brutal 2WW on my 4th IUI cycle trying for a second child.  During this cycle I had a bunch of symptoms that I haven't had in previous cycles, only to get definite negatives on 12, 13, and 14 days after IUI.  Apparently the symptoms (v. sore nipples, bloating, cramping) were thanks to progesterone supplements and nothing more.  I tried so hard to manage my hopes and expectations, but was really devastated when it was negative.  It hurt so much worse than previous cycles where I knew I wasn't experiencing any symptoms and that it likely didn't work.  Now, a couple days later, I'm feeling a bit better about it all and can refocus thoughts on positive things, including our 3 yr old DS and the treatment plan going forward.  But the days I tested were really, really hard.  I would love to hear what coping strategies other people use to manage the stress?

For me, the 2WW is a cycle within the cycle - when it starts, there is some peace in knowing you've done what you can do and hopefully all the numbers and everything were good. The first week is not too hard because you know you can't know anything.  Then the second week hits and it starts permeating your thoughts more and more.  You start over-analyzing every twinge and symptom, real or not.  Then for me, I start getting really anxious about when to test.  The night before I test is often terrible sleeping.  Then the absolute devastation when it's negative.

Have you all found any way to manage this?  How do you keep expectations low?  I know some people test every day, testing out the trigger and then continuing to see if a line reappears.  Does this help manage the stress?   I need some cognitive psychology strategies!!![/quote]

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