TTC Buddies Wanted!!

[zoeoliviax]

Hi I'm Zoe,

24 years old, mum to two girls and currently on CD1 (period started today boo :( ) on our 10th month of trying to conceive baby number three. Miscarriage in May at 6 weeks.

Been a tough old journey, and actually a pretty lonely one too as no one knows we're trying again!

Looking for some wonderful buddies who are on a similar journey. 😊

[tryingforbabyh]

Not that similar in that I'm 30 and TTC number one! Been trying for a year and no joy so far sadly despite no issues identified yet! CD5 for me so not too dissimilar to you!

[zoeoliviax]

@tryingforbabyh

Aw bless you hun, it's a real pain isn't it. My girls were an easy conception either so I do know how you feel trying for first baby so long.

Have you had any tests etc? X

[tryingforbabyh]

Yeah I genuinely thought it would take up to six months at the longest and yet here we are admittedly there's probably been a few not so good months timing wise but still with sex in the fertile week. Had basic blood tests all fine, an ultrasound which was all good and OH sperm is okay too so who knows!! Regular cycles at 27 days give or take a day but I get spotting beforehand so despite blood results I think my progesterone might be slightly low. Am taking so many supplements now to try and help that I'm surprised I don't rattle!! Best friend conceived in cycle 1 it's typical isn't it!!

[happydays89]

Hey would love to join. Have a 20 month old DD.

This will be our first month trying for #2. CD6. Period has just finished.

X

[zoeoliviax]

@tryingforbabyh sounds like you've been on quite the journey already then! We're pretty similar. I have no issues, however my partner has an auto immune disease that 'can' lower his fertility however they can never give us any more on that. 🤦🏼‍♀️

@Sunrise321 Ah hello! Welcome to the club 😊 It'll be super nice to share the journey. I think my partners sick of me talking about it!

@happydays89 Hey absolutely! Aw my DD is 21 months. How long were you trying for with her?

[zoeoliviax]

@Sunrise321

I was ovulation tracking, got fed up with the pressure and then stopped.
I wish I hadn't now, as I started my period 5 days earlier than usual this month so I missed my fertile window!!

This cycle I'll be starting as soon as AF is finished in a few days 🤣

[Hopefullywaiting01234]

Hi, I’m on cycle 11 of ttc #2 and expecting my period to start today 😞. I am thoroughly sick of it all and feel it is all consuming now, I can’t see myself ever getting a BFP 😞

[zoeoliviax]

@Hopefullywaiting01234
Oh hun welcome, you're free to moan as much as you like with us! 😘

It's so tough isn't it. I really struggled yesterday when I started AF. Really wanted that little early Christmas present.

[Hopefullywaiting01234]

I know 😞 I am just waiting on mine arriving but I know it is immediate. I feel I am too in tune with my body since I started ttc. The worst part is the uncertainty- what if it never happens, it’s so outwith your control and that’s what I struggle with I think 😞

[Hopefullywaiting01234]

@Sunrise321 yeah exactly I used the clear blue ovulation tests for a few cycles but tbh I think it made the full thing worse, constantly waiting for that flashing smiley. I haven’t used them for the past 6 cycles. My cycles are never longer than 27 days, although a few months I started spotting from day 22/23 and was worried about my luteal phase. I have never spotted before I started ttc and I am not sure if the stress of it has brought this on 😞😞😞

[Hopefullywaiting01234]

@Sunrise321 - I know but now I am stressed as we are 11 cycles in and not a hint of a bfp!

The doctor done some initial bloodwork a few months back to shut me up I think and he said he “hoped it put my mind at rest” which obviously it hasn’t as still nothing!

Is spotting unusual for you? X

[zoeoliviax]

@Sunrise321 @Hopefullywaiting01234

I seem have the opposite as such. Since having my daughter in Feb 2020 my cycles have jumped from predictable 28 days to 33-35.

So annoying as a longer wait each month for starters!! Then this month I've had a 29 day. Makes no sense!!

[tryingforbabyh]

It's so frustrating having no control isn't it!! I am so hoping this will be the month - imagine that being the Christmas present!

[zoeoliviax]

It would be amazing wouldn't it!

Fingers crossed for us all! Are your partners wishing for it too?

I'm lucky in that mine wants this baby as much as me so he isn't sick of me moaning yet. Just joins in 🤣

[zoeoliviax]

Aw it would.
I'm hoping a) for the baby, but b) being on AF on Christmas Day doesn't sound very fun 🤣

Doesn't the end of the cycle seem so far away now!

[tryingforbabyh]

CD7 for me and I will start my CB advanced OPKs tomorrow! Tbf I quite like tracking as it gives me something to do and some very small element of control over things! I use the CB ones from now and I've got some easy@home strips that I will use from CD10! Just added some omega3 to my supplement list - you never know lol might work some magic - they do smell awful though!

[AdaJones26]

Hi everyone! Please can I join the group? I am TTC baby#1. I have irregular periods, averaging 31-43 cycle days. OPKs in the morning, but no peak. Have a GP appointment on Tuesday. Waiting for AF so I can take a blood sample of CD3 and send it back to the private fertility test. Currently CD32. Not knowing which day AF is expected makes TTC even harder! A forever waiting game 😒 Does anyone take any supplements? I currently take sea sevens pre-conception. I have been researching other supplements, such as conceive plus ovulation support. A lot of threads mention evening primrose oil or grapefruit juice.

[happydays89]

@zoeoliviax thanks lovely. It actually only took the one cycle. Which was a massive shock!! You?

I don't think my partner is as ready as I am. He definitely wants another. But I keep having to remind him a baby isn't going to be born tomorrow!!

Af only finished Friday so feels like a "while" yet!!

Good weekend everyone?