TTC - a relaxed thread.

I think Sainsburys are supposed to be pretty weak. I've also heard that you're meant to go for pink dye rather than blue dye, if the Sainsbobs ones were blue dye?

I can't offer a huge amount of advice as my only ever BFP was on a blue dye test, but I was four weeks late at the time.

Clear-blue digi yesterday and then I had to stay at my sisters last night so picked up 2 sainsbury's own brand on my way over. Used those with FMU this morning, and got two negatives within two hours of each other.

On my way home this morning went to super drug and picked up their own brand as people online suggest sainsburys aren't that sensitive. Tested using the Superdrug test as soon as I got home but that was negative (but also not using FMU).

I don't want to drive myself insane by testing non-stop! But you're right, that positive test was definitely positive. So frustrating

What tests are you using camilla? That BFP you posted earlier looks very very positive, are you using digis?

Hi everyone. Tested again this morning and had three negatives. Still no AF but I am thinking now it is late and will turn up at some point. Having tried to get excited about the positive test on Friday, the emotion got to me this morning and I've been crying on and off since this morning.

Feel so silly as I am trying to be relaxed but it just gets the better of you sometimes!

My skin became horrendous for a couple of weeks after coming off the pill Anna.

Hi everyone, mind if I join you? I'm trying to be relaxed TTC #1 but it's not going too well!

I came off the pill last month, have been on it for a good number of years, but as far as I recall when I've had breaks, I wasn't particularly irregular or had a long cycle...

I'm now on cd32, had some bleeding a couple of weeks back (can't remember the days as I was on honeymoon and all the days blurred into one another!) that when I googled I found could be implantation bleeding, plus have had sore boobs that I'm convinced are bigger, the odd twinge in my pelvic area and a bit of nausea. I have IBS though, which could explain a lot of that!

Did a hpt on Wednesday and yesterday, both BFN. But still no sign of AF!

My skin feels particularly greasy also (which it never is), has anyone else had this, either has pregnancy symptom or when coming off the pill?

Thanks everyone! Hosted my sister's hen do today so lots to distract me! And managed to not drink (just in case!) with your anyone noticing.
I took both tests first thing in the morning so will try again tomorrow. Third time lucky! Have bought a digi and two other tests as well...still no AF (packed tampons today just in case). Tomorrow will be three days late. Will report back.
Hope everyone's had an amazing Saturday in this heat!

Hi everyone!

Dark - I'm due to test on Saturday, so a week to go! I don't feel very lucky though... i'm exhausted and feel slightly sicky for most of the day but perk up by the evening and have been having small cramps. I'm trying not to get my hopes up though, as it could just be AF and hayfever. Like you Dark , i'm just trying to keep busy.

Hi Jorah! Wow that is very relaxed, you'll fit right in

I have everything crossed for you Reebok! I've never heard of that film before. I'll have to google it.

Well tonight I have been out for my friends birthday. We started at the pub and then I drove a few of us into town (i'm not drinking just in case!). Poor DH hung his head out of the window the whole way because he felt sick! So, we came home leaving the others in town. As soon as he got in the house he promptly paid a visit to the porcelain god and is now asleep on my loo floor. Poor bloke, hardly ever drinks and is a terrible lightweight!! I tell you what though, I never realised how irritating it is to be around drunk people when you're the only one not drinking!!

Sorry for the ramble! It's been one of those days what with one thing and another!

Hi all

I've missed loads it seems so need to go back and catch up but it will have to wait til tomorrow as I'm exhausted tonight. AF gone and no other news here, just checking in.

I haven't managed to finish "What To Expect" Reebok, I got as far as about halfway through and that was it I couldn't watch it without sobbing.

Thanks Dark. I'm a bundle of nerves at the moment. Pregnancy after miscarriage is scary. When I was pregnant with LO I couldn't connect with her until I got to 20 weeks and she started kicking as I was convinced I would mc again.

Just been watching that film what to expect when you're expecting and it gets to the part where everyone is in labour. I started bawling like a baby which scared my LO. She started hugging me and crying too! Lol

Welcome jorah lovely to have you join and to any other lurkers you are all welcome too don't be shy

Reebok your not mad you suffered a mc your bound to be nervous this is your pregnancy and if having a pad on till 6 weeks makes you feel better than so be it take things at your own pace.

Hello to all the new members. Just been scrolling through, trying to catch up!

The shagathon comment has me in stitches!! Brilliant and love the positive attitude!

Camilla, when are you due? I wouldn't use digital if you are not late as it requires something like 25mui to work and if you are early on, it will not read. When I was pregnant with LO, clear blue kept giving me negatives until I was 6-7 days late but I was very much pregnant. Good luck and retest with fmu tomorrow!

The pain has subsided for now Dark. Thank you for asking. I feel mad though as I refuse to take off a pad. Haven't even been to the gp yet. Trying to get myself to at least 6 weeks without bleeding.

Welcome Jorah! The more the merrier!

Good luck to all those in their tww...here's hoping there are some more bfps very soon! Sorry to anyone I've missed.

Hello any room for one more? We've been relaxed TTC (so relaxed we've barely had sex) for the last two months :)

Hey ladies hope you are all doing ok

I haven't been on much as been trying to keep busy I have 6 days till AF is due and I'm trying not to go insane! You lot have been chatty lots to catch up on.

tamara when are you due to test? How's things going?

dubai how's things? You ok?

reekbok you feeling any better? Have the pains stopped?

annarose that's the spirit! Next month will be your month!

dodi you are so organised! You have really thought about it! I would say try in December and I will keep my fingers crossed that it works out for you

camilla did you use first morning urine? That's apparently the strongest so gives the best result. I wouldn't worry the digital test aren't as sensitive apparently so I'd just test again tomorrow. It's not over till AF arrives

To everybody else (there's quite a lot of us now so forgive me for not including everyone) hope you are all doing ok and if AF got you FX for next month and if AF is due I hope she stays away

Shagathon!! Lol love it!!

Annarose I love the attitude! Good luck for next month

Wow Dodi, you've really thought it through! (I have a feeling that I would probably be very similar lol!) Like, Dubai said, I would start trying in December and hope for the best.

Hmmm very confusing Camilla, I would try again tomorrow. Fingers crossed it's a clear BFP.

Hope you're feeling well Dubai!

More convinced my AF is going to start...getting cramps :(

Ah well!
xXx

Morning, still 11 days till I can test, trying to be relaxed and keep myself busy, got a massive list of house jobs to get through today so shouldn't be too difficult.

Camilla - how confusing for you, prob best to test again tomorrow, fingers x for you.

Dodi - wow that's all very organised, not sure I'd be able to plan so precisely, #1 was a lovely surprise for me so not used to Actually TTC, will just be happy whenever it happens. Plus I'm finding TTC quite a lot of fun

Morning. Struggled to sleep this morning as it was so hot last night! Up early and re-tested with a clearable digi....says not pregnant. Feeing a little confused after the positive yesterday. AF now two days late. Shall I just relax and take another test again tomorrow (easier said than done!)? Maybe not a digi?

Oh... starting not to feel that relaxed any more! Thing is, I want to conceive in a very particular month!!! Ideally end of November / beginning of December.
Reason being that
a) baby would be born in August, saving a year of childcare
b) maternity leave would fit in well with work (I am a lecturer and mat leave would cover the whole teaching year and I'd return to work in the much calmer summer)
c) baby no 2 starting nursery would overlap by a couple of months with DS1 attending the same nursery, thus making it more likely for us to get a place there (you move up on the waiting list)
d) not too much overlap with two being at nursery at the same time and thus two lots of nursery fees to pay

I am now in two minds whether to truly go for it or to, as planned, use a condom for a month or two to let periods re-establish themselves... I just don't know how long it will take this time to conceive! Aaaargh!

Well of course I jinxed myself as AF turned up this evening.

Don't mind really, next month will be a shagathon!

I just picked some tests up last night...
FX Anna!

xXx

AS due tomorrow and no signs which is driving me insane!

That second stick upstairs in the bathroom is haunting me.

MUST. NOT. TEST. YET!