Thread 9. TTC#1 The thread where we unanimously delete Ovia.

Thanks for all the congratulations everyone. Have just spent the evening with friends planning a new years eve get away knowing full well I might not be able to go. I'm struggling with the concept of going to the grads thread let alone a week away with a tiny baby.

Kat if I hadn't seen a bfp I would still be expecting a to show up any second because of AF like cramps. You're definitely not out til you're out.

star how long was your cycle?

kat. Fx for you

Congrats co5mo and good luck to starky!

I finally got AF! So relieved to start a new cycle! Hoping this one is a standard length one. Really going to get on it (pardon the pun) this month!

I've just bought a pack of the amazon opks too which seem totally fine.

Well I'm having a glass of wine anyway

Fx'd Kat, it ain't over til its over.

You're not out till you're out kat

DH said earlier "will you drive me to work when you're on maternity leave?" Safe to say he's (finally) getting his head around the idea!

Quite a few people get AF cramps but then get a BFP so FX it will be the same for you Kat x

Just had my first baby bomb :(
And the first pang of AF cramps ready for tomorrow like clockwork
FFS a

Well jealous snow applied for a green card a few years ago. I love America. Texas or Northern California would be my dream homes. How did you train to become a doula

Hello :)

I'm new to ttc for #2. I've never really done much tracking of cycles and ovulation but have been paying a bit more attention this month!

So, my cycles tend to be pretty regular although longer than 28 days, more 30-33. Haven't been on any hormonal contraception for 4 years (we use condoms). AF arrived on 10th of Jan so my predicted date for AF this month is 9th - 12th. I was definitely ovulating between 25th and 27th due to change in cm. Dtd in that time.

No noticeable changes except I have remarkably clear skin. I suffer with hormonal acne so the spike in progesterone in the run up to AF usually gives me a few blinders. Also my boobs are feeling slightly heavy which usually happens not long after ovulation finishes with it settling down around 2-3 days before AF arrives. It's very definitely late for me this month.

Anyway, my non expert opinion says I'm 12dpo. Unsure of what to expect although I have no expectations with it being our first month trying. (#1 was unexpected)

Thanks guys! Got myself 30 to see how I get on :)

Kat me too re redoing degree/training in my case, or would be well up for it

Snow you are right - the bits of USA you are considering are, well, awesome!!! I did a road trip once from Boston to Prince Edward Island - lovely part of the world :)

vix I got mine on eBay! £3.60 for 30... don't know if they were accurate for me as I was probably pregnant all along. However they do strongly detect the hormone as glow in the dark if I pee on one now haha :)

first it was slightly different as it was only my boobs that were sore whereas with af my nipples hurt too.

Erm I have never heard of a doula. I really want one now, though! Just spent at least 10 minutes awwing over a changing mat. Think I've absolutely lost it. OH is now home and has forgiven me for the traumatic farts I cooked him steak.

snow I'm totally jealous. Think I should have been born in the USA breaks into song. I've been to Massachusetts and Florida and I just looove it there.

Hi guys, I had a bit of a hiatus while I went neurotic over symptoms and realised I needed a slap round the face. Told oh and I'm feeling back on track. I came on today and this period is a massive bitch, but I'm feeling raring to go with the next phase!

Where do you guys buy your ovulation tests? I've always thought I've known when I ovulate but I wanna test myself to see if I'm right or wrong.

Congrats to co5mo!!!

Snow, really interesting hearing about it, I want one of you!

Kwick.... You probably manage it better than the rest of us!

I'd love to move to the US. Can't work over there without pretty much doing my entire degree again though so I don't fancy it!

miley were your sore boobs any different to usual pre-AF?

Snow thanks for explaining the doula thing, it was really interesting, and you didn't yap on about yourself at all! I'd never really thought about it, was assuming DH would do the job but I can see the benefit of having an advocate/someone to support you.

We are away for the weekend and I've forgotten to bring my OPKs, doh!

Jam I might broach the subject with DH. If he looks horrified then it's probably not a goer! Unless I can do it by stealth do you think?

Starky hope your blancmange like state is a sign that you have a little pudding cooking!

Hope you're on the mend now Kwick that sounds like an unpleasant procedure.