Newbies: anyone else just starting TTC#1 ?

Oh dear - I really shouldn't have started this Mumsnetting business... I can't seem to get off it...but it sometimes feels like the only thing I can do to contribute toward my BFP whilst waiting to get regular again after years of bloody Microgynon, which has cocked up my cycle big time! Averaging 2 month cycles at the mo so feel very hard done by not to get to have a go every calendar month. And of course somewhere in my stupid head I thought we might be pregnant by Christmas :(
Just downloaded Ovia so thanks for that...there's nothing like data-input to make you feel more in control ;)
Good luck all with the waiting and don't forget to post when you finally get a BFP - we need to see positive results!

Good news Shellbell! Get DTD!!

I had first day of flashy smiley 'high' fertility on CB ov test this morning - only on CD8 so maybe I will ovulate earlier this cycle...

Think I'm ovulating ?? xx

Hc899 - it may be worth starting to temp so that way you can find out exactly when you ovulate. Ovulation tests only detect the surge of LH meaning you should ovulate within the next 24 hours. Sometimes your body can get ready to ovulate meaning you would have a positive ovulation test but then you don't. Temping would help to find out a bit more what is going on and whether you ovulate when you get a peak reading on CB test. Also, keep track of your CM as the stuff that resembles egg white is the most fertile

Hi tessiegirl. I'm not temping. Funnily enough, when I used the CB ov tests I never got the flashing high fertility smiley, just peak fertility and I think that lasted for about 48 hours.

Thanks Joey, fingers crossed for this month. I guess you just have to try and relax as much as possible and not think about it too much - easier said than done though and wow don't you realise how long a month is when you're TTC lol.

Hi hc899 AF also arrived for me on 11th Nov so just eagerly waiting for it to be over to start our first cycle ttc.

Are you temping? How many peak fertility days did you get on CB ov tests?

Hi All

Did anyone else figure that this whole TTC thing would be straightforward, and then got a massive shock when it turned out not to be the case! Or maybe it's just me! You spend all your life trying not to get pregnant and then when you do try, it is so complicated!

I'm 31, stopped taking Yasmin pill at the end of May and fortunately have had regular periods since then, of around 32-34 day cycles. Started TTC properly at the beginning of Oct and am currently on period now so first cycle didn't work unfortunately. I guess I was maybe being a bit ridiculous in thinking that everything would happen the first time round! I had used CB ov tests though, and we had sex at peak fertility time, so I was quite disappointed when AF arrived on 11th Nov. Oh well, maybe this cycle. It's nice to have people to talk to on here who are in the same boat - I think my DH is a bit sick of talking about it all!

Ainat! I know how you feel!! Wish I had stopped mine ages ago aswell!!

Waswebb, don't take vitamin A!! I just use tesco/Asdas on brand!! I still have a wee glass of vino every now and then! Can't cut it out completely the now ?? helps take away the stress sometimes!!

Tessiegirl, thankyou so much! I will start keeping a note of it tomorrow! Xx

Joey I don't think 'sane' is the right word. I'm getting really annoyed now. Just want AF to put in her appearance!

I actually wish I had joined MumsNet months ago. If I had I would have realised that this could happen and I would have stopped taking the pill months ago and just used condoms in the meantime.

Thanks ladies! All hugely useful....it is rather more scientific than I initially thought! I am off to check out some acronyms!

Realised my multi vit has some folic acid but has Vit A (which is bad, right?) so may go invest in something a bit better tomorrow....

Currently waiting for the dreaded lady visitor....obv not pg, I just actually wish they were heavier and longer and then they would feel more 'proper'. Somehow in my head I relate massive heavy periods as a sign you are fertile!

On another note, how is everyone behaving on the booze front?! Realised Dec may be a little challenging to abstain much!! Xxx

Yeah I use a digital thermometer especially for measuring your bbt. I temped orally last cycle and because I sleep sometimes with my mouth open I was concerned how accurate my results were. However, when I have put my temps into ff it still detected ovulation on day 14 so obviously the rise in temperature was enough for ovulation to be detected.
This cycle I am going to continue temping orally and I may also temp vaginally and keep my own chart with those results as I would be interested to see how much of a difference, if any, there is between both sets of temperatures!

Regarding the temp testing... What's the best way to test? Do you use a digital therm? Xx

Shellbell - I think the advanced cbfm stands for ClearBlue Fertility Monitor, although correct me if I am wrong Joey!

Big welcome to you WasWebb and as Shellbell said we are all in the same boat and I am sure you will find out so much useful information here.

I have been off the pill since mid September and have let my body settle down up until now. My second 'real' AF is here at the mo and then this is the cycle we are really properly ttc! To track when I ovulate I have been taking my bbt temperature every morning and using Clear Blue Dual Hormone Indicator opks which seem to have worked well for me last cycle. My DH and I are also taking his and hers Pregnacare Conception vitamins.

Joey0805 what's the advanced cbfm?

Congrats pinkie!!!

I've just read through the last part of the thread to catch up with everyone. :)

Same old with me though. Still waiting for AF on CD73! I managed to get the blood tests done this morning. :) Early start for me. Haha. I tried to do it yesterday, but despite getting to the hospital before the bloods bit opened I ended up being 22nd in the queue and there was no way I would have got to work on time. Today I got to the hospital nearly an hour before (just after 6:30!) and I still ended up being 7th! I stuck around this time though and managed to get them done and (just) get to work on time!

You may need to adjust it depending on your cycle now! I had to adjust my ovia after my length was messed up after coming off the pill... Went from 28 day cycle to 37-39 day cycle! I'm still confused by it all Waswebb!! Haha!!

I came off my pill mid August and got married ?? so only been trying for last 2 months! Feels ages thou haha!! I started taking FA before I came off the pill! Think im going to start tracking temps etc too! It will all be fine Waswebb ?? all in the same boat!

Good luck boo bear!! My OH is back tonight but only for a few days and not even fertile time ??. Xxx

AF came two days ago for me, only the first month of trying so im remaining positive! And my cycle is starting to settle down after having the implant out which is good. Me and my other half both work shifts so we sometimes go a whole month without having a day off together!

Blimey, really?! I thought you just took FA when you started trying, shows what I know! I've been using Ovia for a few months but only to chart periods.....question on that, my periods are always later than it predicts, which suggests my fertile window would be later too...or will it 'learn' this and adjust over time?

Thank you for the warm welcome Shellbell .... How long have you been at it? Sorry haven't read back that far xx

Welcome Waswebb!!

Make sure you are taking your folic acid! They recommend you take it atleast three months before!! I take the multivitamin for people trying or are pregnant!! I also use the Ovia app!! Recommended ??

Good luck xxx

Hello! Literally just joined MN so frankly haven't got a blimmin clue on any of this, but this thread seemed like a good place to start!

I'm 33 and the deadline for starting to try is fast approaching (terrified but keep thinking shouldn't leave if much longer!!). Was on the pill for a trillion years and barely had periods. Off if for over a year and still not much to write home about, irregular, long cycle etc. Was also crazy party girl for years so not convinced it is going to be quick....

The 'strategy' so far is come 1st Dec we shag every other day if poss and hope for the best! Does anyone have other tips,or things me and hubs should be doing in advance - vitamins etc?

Thanks ladies! X

Oh dear! We're all suffering with absent DHs. As if getting a BFP wasn't difficult enough!