Newbies: anyone else just starting TTC#1 ?

Joey what CD are you on/how many DPO? That doesn't sound like it counts as AF. Some ladies do get spotting like that regularly, some don't. I have it sometimes, but not every cycle. Have you recently stopped taking the pill? This could be your new normal. If you are worried about it, just go and visit your GP.

*you're. Sometimes I wish mumsnet had an edit button, even if it was one where you can only edit the post a few minutes after posting it. I hate seeing silly mistakes in my posts just after I posted them!

(Maybe I should just learn to preview my posts!)

Hmm... My opinion re diets is basically, well, healthy eating. Ensuring you are getting everything into your diet in healthy amounts. What's a juice plus diet? Could you meet all your nutritional needs? If your juicing would you be getting carbs and proteins? (Sorry, other than the standard eating healthy answer I'm not great at this sort of advice).

My nipples are sensitive today. Not majorly so, but definitely more than normal. Come on AF. Show up already!

It's all so confusing!! I stopped taking bc mid aug too before my wedding! It took until day 35 before my first AF after coming off bc! Maybe the symptoms will come.... Any joy your end?

What's everyone's thoughts on juice plus like diets if trying to conceive?xx

I've got the Ovia and FM apps, and both tell me different things, the Ovia app says ov is this week and FM says it's not until late next week. It's my first month using Ovia and I have long cycles, I put this into the info section on the app, but it's just reverted to a standard 28 day cycle for me, so isn't taking into account any of the info I've put in.
Just to be sure I'm using opks and we're dtd every other day to cover the fertile days both apps are showing.

Hey shellbell we seem to be in the same boat! Cycle 2 and ovia says I should be ovulating but I'm assuming my af hasn't regulated properly yet as I only stopped taking bc mid August and certainly haven't had any ovulation symptoms (although haven't tracked bbt or used opk so could be wrong!) Plenty of dtd action the last few days though, just incase!!!

According to Ovia im supposed to be fertile today but no mucus!! Strange!! Anyone have this issue? I'm on second cycle cxx

sorry to hear you're not sure about your cycle joey. hope you're able to clear things up soon.

Lastminute, I'm not having trouble with alcohol, but am having issues with caffeine. I love tea and coke (its horrible stuff but it tastes so yummy!)

hope you either get af or a bfp on Thursday pinkie.

AF due on Thursday, not sure if it will as first proper cycle after coming off of the pill. Had a lot of ewcm and cramps lasting 6 days from the day supposedly ovulating from a 28 day cycle length on Ovia. Still having twinges now. Has a negative POAS this morning as OH works away Mon-Fri so wanted to check before he went, although App states 3 days til testing. I am now awaiting Thursday hoping for AF to show

My first time too. I'm nearly 43 though so am conscious that it might not be easy. Doing all the right things tho. DH (boyfriend) is very excited. We're now trying for the 3rd month. Keeping fingers crossed.

Finding hard to cut alcohol completely from my life though. Anyone else feel like that?

I don't think the app is right.. but I guess all I can do is keep dtd when we can and just take it as it comes.. I think it's still going to be a while. :-(

proof, I'll have my fingers crossed for you for a bfp.

Joey I'm sure a more or less regular cycle bodes well for TTC, so good luck with the CBFM next month. If we haven't been lucky this month I think I'll order some cheap OPKs to help time things next time.

Ainat I'm not sure that the app can be right?! Have you been monitoring for ovulation at all? I've had a couple of 35 day cycles recently (and I expect this one to be on the long side too). Maybe long cycles will be the new normal for you? I understand the frustration of longer cycles; because 28 is 'normal' you start getting impatient after that point!

We're into the TWW now. DH ran a marathon today, so I'm not expecting any DTD tonight or tomorrow. Hopefully we'll have done enough to catch an egg. I really don't know what to think at the moment, whether to be hopeful or to assume that we haven't been successful.

Glad to hear that AF arrived as you wanted it to Joey. Hopefully now you can really track everything and you'll be getting the BFP soon!

I'm still waiting for AF. On CD 35. Ovia seems to have now decided I'm not going to get AF until after my next 'fertile window' but of course as this is the first cycle anything could be going on! I just wish I had a way of knowing for sure. I'm feeling really impatient. Logically I know it's the first cycle, things are likely to be messed up, etc. But still can't help feeling really impatient. Hubby doesn't really understand that I'm feeling impatient. If I try to talk to him about it he just repeats all the 'it's the first cycle... it's going to take some time to get back into normal cycles... etc'. I know that, but it doesn't stop me being impatient! He is doing a great job of looking after me with my hormones and moods rushing all over the place though. :-)

This cervix thing confuses me!! Is it best to test standing or lying? Is it obvious how if feels etc? Want to be prepared xz

Hey hey! May I join? I'm 34 and trying for our first in the next cycle. I think I've JUST missed the boat this month.

I've started taking folic acid and have ordered some cheap opk's and pregnancy tests so looking forward to some shagging! (As is himself..)

I've downloaded that app you've all recommended. Not sure about testing where the cervix is, is that easy??

Good luck to all!

Morning!

I know it's easy to say (and I'm sure I'd feel the same) Jenbird and Blue - it's still quite early days for you, so no need to panic yet. It's normal for it not to happen for a few months. You're probably already doing things to help like tracking your cycles to DTD at the right time and eating well. Be patient for now and if things still haven't happened in another few months, go to the doctor. Even if you do have fertility issues there are some very effective treatments out there, so stay positive (please remind me of this when I'm complaining in future!)

CD18 - had the first signs of EWCM yesterday and what I assume to be ovary twinges. DTD last night, plan to do so again tonight and tomorrow, then we'll be into the TWW. Exciting!

Welcome Jenbird - I'm the same I'm so worried I may have something wrong with me or it could take years to conceive that I'm kicking myself that I didn't start on this sooner. But fingers crossed it's not the case.Best of luck to you as you're on a time frame. Sorry to hear that hubby will be going away in Feb.

Aiant - still waiting for the elusive first af after coming off the pill - I swear once it arrives this will be the last time I will be relived to see it! Lol

still waiting for af here. :-( no real signs of it coming either.. I've got a few more spots than normal, though nothing dramatic. that's about it.

I did do tests this morning (yes, tests. One Internet cheapie, one clearblue. using the same sample). both negative. :-(

come on af. Let's get on with it!

hope everyone is feeling okay and that someone has good news soon.

Hi can I join? We've been trying since August and like you assumed it would happen straight away as we're led to believe in our younger years! Added complication is my hubby is in the military so likely he will be away from feb so feels like there's a time limit!! I never really wanted kids but have over the last year changed completely and can't imagine missing out on that part of life! The thought that it might not be so easy to conceive also scares me now I have realised I want them, I'm worried it won't happen although still early days so it's not rational fear...yet!

New month and hopefully some good news for some people!! Think I'm ovulating this weekend.... Well according to ovia! Nervous though... Got a thermometer at the ready...

Mwah xxx