Newbies: anyone else just starting TTC#1 ?

Hi. Im new here, so hope it's okay to jump in mid thread! I'm 31 and we're TTC#1. I only came off my BC a couple of weeks ago and had AF and now hopefully my body is getting back into the swing of things. Had horrible symptoms, nausea, tiredness and pretty evil mood swings! Feeling better now, so hopefully we can crack on with TTC!! Like others, we havent told anyone (other than my Mum) as they all have babies and I don't fancy the constant questions, especially as I'm pretty impatient and know I'll be disappointed when it doesn't happen straight away! Hopefully there will be good news for you all soon. I hope it's still a BFP for you Ainat266 in a few days time.

Post a pic ainat? Im feeling very sick again today and very emotional had a rubbish day at work. Tested this morning and was neg, I just have a feeling that this isn't right. But that might be because I want it so much. It's 5 days till I can test too. Fingers crossed for you xx

Okay, so I got my tests in ordered online today.. at least 5 days too early to test. did one anyway (as you do) when I got home from work. There was possibly the faintest ever line. I don't know if I'm imagining it because I so want it to be true... I think I am imagining it. I guess I'll have to try again in a day or two..

Hi everyone may I join? I'm 28 and We're ttc #1, having got married earlier this year. I came off BC on our honeymoon in May, was about 45days until AF showed up. Have been DTD since then but AF turned up today. Can't help but feel disappointed and worried it's not going to be as easy as it seems to be for others I know who are expecting babies. I don't want to put DH off the whole idea by becoming obsessed though.

Emily, I really hope a bfp is coming your way. Please look after yourself and get yourself checked out if things don't start getting better in the next day or two.

Theproof, I'm hoping it's all hormonal. its not that far in to the new school year, always a bit stressful, but I don't feel crazily stressed out by it. even if it's not pregnancy related I really hope that it's a sign my body is having a bit of a kick start after coming off the pill.

This evening - well, ever since some stupid driver on the M4 decided to suddenly go from 50 to 0 because he wanted to come off at a junction last minute when there was standstill traffic on the slip road - I've been in such a foul mood. normally when there are bad drivers on the road in get annoyed at them for about 30 seconds and then get on with my life. After that tonight everything is making me mad. DH has annoyed me because he's tired and his legs ache. what a stupid reason to be annoyed at him. especially as this is because he went to the gym. I should be proud of him because he's sticking to the 'use both trying to get fitter and healthier' goal we set ourselves. I went swimming and got (in my head anyway) really mad at another swimmer that was splashing a bit as he swam. I got annoyed because a friend didn't text me back straight away. It's ridiculous. I'm normally a pretty easy going person.

sorry. rant over. X

I hope we'll get some good news in this thread soon. X

Thanks proof i booked an appointment straight away. I've been tracking my cervix and it's still high soft and open and that shouldn't be the case as to where im up to in my cycle im hoping that's good news but you never know. It's all im thjnking about too xx

Looks as though my AF is eventually about to turn up!! Fingers crossed so I can get this out the way and focus on trying again next month!!

Aww I hope this is a BFP for u!! Fingers and toes crossed for u!! You can get tests that u can take a day before ur period is due etc...

Sending love and positive thoughts to everyone xx

Ainat that sounds very similar to us, having to wait for a couple of years before TTC. In many ways now is still not ideal but if we waited for the perfect time it would never happen and we're in a much better place now than we were.

Are you worried/stressed about stuff, Ainat, or do you think it's hormonal? If it is hormonal at least you know they are doing something, which has to be positive!

Look after yourself Emily If you're feeling rotten and not getting better (especially if you are fainting too) a visit to the doctor might be a good idea.

My concentration at work was rubbish today... TTC is pretty much all I can think about at the moment it's new and exciting, but nerve wracking and frustrating. I feel like I'm just counting days at the moment.

Thank you. Xx

Im fed up today ladies. Im sick of waiting too. Period is supposed to be here next week, I was sick today AND fainted if im not pregnant something has to be up right?! I can't get my head round it and im trying not to test and leave it as late as poss xx

TheProof I'm getting annoyed with all this waiting too. Now that we've made the decision to start ttc after us both wanting to for a couple of years (but not really being in a place to) I want it all to happen quickly!

Next week should in theory be when AF is due, but seeing as everything is all mucked up, who knows?

My hormones are still going crazy - Everything is making me teary. Yesterday I got teary because I saw all my children (not MY children, children I taught in nursery last year) in their school uniforms starting reception looking all smart and grown up. I also got teary because I put my jumper on inside out and hadn't realised until I got back in after walking the dog. I had my coat on anyway so no one would have noticed... Argh. Crazy lady.

Other than the crazy hormone stuff I've been getting headaches, cramps, and been feeling nauseous from time to time. But then that could also just be related to the hormones from coming off the pill. I want either a BFP or AF to be on time next week so I can get on with things.

This is our first month TTC CD7 now. Does/did anyone else find the time passing really slowly in their first month?! I just want to get on with things - all this waiting is getting on my wick!

Actually, from reading the posts I can see that it is the waiting that is so frustrating. Whether for ovulation, AF or test results we have to be patient.

We do have things going on most weekends for the next month, so hopefully it will keep me distracted (who am I kidding?!)

Good luck folks!

Just dropping in from 'an about to pop thread' to wish you all good luck. It took me over a year to get preggers but we did it! If you feel yourselves going a little mad I really recommend 'an inpatient woman's guide to getting pregnant'. It's American biased but incredibly informative and reassuring!
Fingers crossed!

Still not here and neg test! Just want my first AF so I can start properly and teach correctly.... One week over... Atleast getting abit of practice in ??

How's everyone else? Any good news yet? Xx

Can I join please?
Came off cerazette 21st August, had slight bleed a week or so later, lots of pregnancy symptoms (well known coming off this pill). I think I Ov'd weekend before last so now sitting and waiting hoping the cycle starts to regulate.

This first month is hard - hormones all over the place and not knowing where you are at with the cycle.

Hoping to be pregnant by Xmas!!! (The sooner the better!)

Shell obvs xxx

Why she'll?

Think I'm going to go crazy ??

I'm absolutely convinced my period is on its way.. I'm completely emotional and have some cramps.. Ooh well it's only 14 more days until my next fertile window.. Looking forward to the weekend and wine ??

Thanks ladies. I'll book in! Haha. Any good news? Im still cramping and got sore boobs! Xx

Skipton, it's definitely a period. I'm bleeding far too much for it to be that. It's just totally different to any period I've ever had before. Weird though. They were even regular my first month off the pill 14months ago, but not this first month ttc. Got a docs appointment this time next week to discuss both blood tests. Good luck folks...thinking of you all xxx

Hi all! We have started TTC#1 this month. I've been off the pill for about 18 months so my cycle is pretty settled (as much as they ever are!).
Not charting or using ovulation sticks yet, although I have an app which gives me a rough idea (and my body gives me a good idea of what's going on too; thank you CM). I'm in the waiting period at the moment, trying not to read too much into every little cramp, tiredness or mood swing XD. Good luck everyone!

Could it be implantation bleeding scienceteacher ? Or is it definitely a period? Good luck with the bloods!

Keep taking the folic acid too... It's best to start it several weeks before and that way you'll know you're not going to be caught out.

Fingers crossed !

Emily, let your nurse or Obgyn know its your first one and that you're nervous. Ask them to talk you through it if that helps.
They don't hurt, they are just a bit undignified. If your healthcare person knows it's your first time, they should be extra gentle and they even have a slightly smaller speculum if they have to.

When it's all done you'll think ' oh, ok...can't say it was fun but it was fine...'