Ttc#1 Lucky no.13. The one where Doreen and Hugh ride the honeymoon gondola down the fallopian canal.

Ooh Islandgirl what vits and supplements are you taking? Obsessed.com here!

Morning all

I'm tiny
Age 29
TTC #1
Cycle 4
CD7 (of 30-34 days)
Next test day 2 April (though taking it easy this month and not getting my hopes up - this approach feels better already)

So sorry Harriet. That's dreadful. Sending hugs your way

Cailler I felt for you after your message yesterday (sorry, I can't keep up!) about being stranded in a new country. Where are you, if you don't mind saying? I am also living abroad at the moment (in Germany) and feel that this whole TTC process has a whole added level of unknown, due to the fact that I only partially understand how things work here, and I don't have anyone I can really talk to about it. I divide my time between feeling that having a baby abroad will be totes fine, and dreading my first appointment with a doctor/midwife, because my German is in no way good enough to handle intimate/detailed discussions re. health and pregnancy. Would you have your baby abroad if you succeed in TTC, or do you plan to go home for the birth?

Ever hugs for you, too. It's no good this being a one-sided process. He needs to be on side if you want to remain happy and sane during TTC, but also in your relationship in general. I imagine he might be feeling nervous or under-confident though? You should just have a very open and frank conversation about all of this together, both TTC and your sex life in general. It's never too late in a relationship to have a spring clean of your sex life! In my experience, talking is the crucial thing - if you can both open up and talk more about sex, in every way, it produces excellent results! You end up both being on the same page, you know what you both want and you get what you both want - BOOM!

Age 38 (gulp) (met dh late in life, got started TTC ASAP after that!)
TTC #1
Cycle 7 (this time, been trying since Jan 15 but had mc last July)
CD 26 of 30
9 dpo

Currently in 2ww and have committed cardinal sin of convincing myself I am upduffed we got preggo last time when on holiday during ISW of cycle 7 (but then mc at 6+2) and without realising when we planned it, we've just been on another holiday during ISW on cycle 7 again. AF due on Sunday though so moment of truth is fast approaching.

Been throwing pretty much everything at it - OPKs, grapefruit juice, loads of vits and supplements (now up to 8 tablets a day), reflexology....

Had all the initial tests done and everything came back normal, been referred to the fertility clinic but really hoping for some baby dust magic before we get our appt.

Tense few days ahead before the moment of truth but for now definitely in my schrodingers pregnancy phase lol (genius kat)

Hi ladies - been away a few days with family and no time to post. Had hoped to be able to eee here but it's looking like today is CD26 of a 26 day cycle :( AF is definitely on her way and my temps corroborate. I like Kat's theory from the last thread though, that I was actually pregnant for two weeks until proved otherwise!!

So, stats:

I'm Kav, in the final throes of cycle #2 so still early days really. 37 years old though and twitchy as I have way less EWCM these days than I used to! I expect to O on 22nd March and will be ready to test next on 3 April. Temping and using pre-seed.

Sorry to hear your news Harriet, that must royally suck. :(

Oh Harriet I'm so sorry. I had that happen last month after 5 happy days of walking around in a little bubble. It's awful. I've read a lot on line and the majority of the advice says you can start trying again straight away. I ov'd 4 days later than normal this cycle but I am prone to being a bit irregular. Hope you feel better soon.

I'm Cailler. 29 and TTC #1. currently 4dpo. Lost count of cycles as I can be a bit all over the place but we began March 2015. Trying to incorporate all the foods that Kwick has mentioned in to my diet along with OPKs and folic acid. Have also cut out alcohol. Apart from one little slip with a G&T or two!!

Ever I hate when we go through a patch when I feel I'm the one who has to initiate things all the time! OH likes night time bed sex if I've taken makeup off, brushed teeth and put on pjs my brain is only thinking sleep!, I like spontaneity... Just home from work, OH just out of shower, non bed....just something a bit more exciting. Apparently giving them lots of compliments about anything during the day helps boost macho confidence. Can you work on communicating to your OH the things that you like about him/that he's good at?

I totally agree though...it's so frustrating how much we put into ttc compared to them. But then again that's all my choice cos I'm overly anxious and obsessive! So I can't really blame him for that.

Linked headaches last two days to too much EPO intake at 3000mg so will reduce to 2000 today. See, you're damn right Starky I shouldn't be messing with the system too much!

Did anyone else watch Aidan Turner in Being Human ? I confess i never got into Poldark.

Sorry about your dad penguin I hope he's alright, and that you get better soon too

Ni
Cycle #6 bloody hell!! I blame my increasingly decaying body...33 OH 34
CD4/28-33
1 week holiday from OH well timed...hope the absence kick starts some love length appreciation!

Plan of action this month: EPO, popping some iron tablets I just found, will temp and opk just around expected O time. Must have sex like we're horny teens this month. That's the main plan! (holding off taking 20 million supplements as advised by you lovely rational, sensible women!)

Thanks for the love re verbal diarrhea mother. I think I shan't tell her we're ttc as the shock when I announce bean will be even more intense!! Haha! She also keeps lecturing me about how to manage spots on face "you used to have lovely clear skin". "Yes woman that was when I was on the awful artifical chemical hormones that is the pill you plonker!!"

Hi everyone,

I checked into the previous thread but didn't get very involved as things were pretty stressful at home and it was still a while until I could test.

Inspector
Age: 35
TTC #1
Cycle #1
AF due next Monday 14th March - assuming I go straight to 28 day cycles after coming off the pill last month. Very big assumption to make!

My partner and I have only been together for a year but we're both very excited to TTC. For the last week or so I have been off booze, struggled to feel hungry and had mild cramps. Yesterday going into work I was feeling nauseous and light headed and got a bit over excited; obviously it turned out to be a virus and I am now in bed feeling achey, tired, sweaty and sorry for myself!

So AF is due on Monday and I'm not holding out much hope for a BFP as I've been pretty stressed this month with my dad being very ill in hospital. I haven't started OPK or anything else so while we've managed to continue to DTD I don't know if it was at the right time, or even if I've ovulated yet. 17 years on the pill has probably messed me up significantly.

to those of you who have had a hard time lately, whether pregnancy or relationship related. I think TTC can really get into your head and make situations that would be manageable at any other time much more difficult.

Evergreen how is your relationship otherwise? Is it just DTD that is an issue or do you feel it's struggling in other areas too? It sounds like you both need a really honest heart to heart about things. Your OH could well be feeling insecure and lacking in confidence in the bedroom and that could affect him in other aspects of your relationship.
I know it's really difficult to pause TTC once you've started but it sounds like you both need a bit of time to establish what you want and to work on being open, honest and supportive of each other. Having a baby puts a huge strain on even the strongest relationships so investing some time now into your partnership rather than focusing only on TTC could be what you need.

Age 36, (Though 37 is scarily approaching )
TTC 1,
cycle 5, cd23
dpo12

opk for the first time this month where i have learnt that i ovulated much earlier than expected. Managed one well timed dtd. but that is it.
on the bus for march 15th (based on average 29 day)

Am trying to enjoy my SP (Scrodinger Pregnancy) and am hoping i don't enter the dreaded limboland.
(ipatches how are you doing there?)

Welcome lucky, poor you waiting 12 cycles :( That's positive you're getting some help though, when do you get your test results?

Hug ever it's incredibly difficult to feel they are not on board. We had a few difficult conversations before DH got on board. In terms of enjoying DTD I have found that a sexy playlist of songs helps, and also not waiting until we go to bed to sleep. I like a get back in from work shag or a Saturday afternoon.

irregular how are you getting on, you must be getting excited for your 10 week scan now?

Love Aidan Turner! He was gorgeous in being human :)

Hahaha jam I don't know who Adrian Turner is either but your dream cracked me up is he a fitty??

Kat lol, sounds like you are a belibier, or at least your subconscious is!

Just noticed I wrote that I was 5 days upduffed. I meant 5 weeks! Bejesus this pg stuff is just as head messy as ttc! Kat that is a good idea re scan, I hadn't thought of that for some reason! I think even just hearing the heartbeat would be enough and at the same time give me a heart attack at the confirmation of there being another tiny human in there
In the meantime the POAS continues ..

Elle that pic will get me through the day

Ladies I had an argument with OH this morning.
Same story, lack of interest in dtd
I actually woke him up to jump his bones and half way through the deal I gave up.
Mad since then. I then told him that I want him to tell me tonight if he is really on board with the baby thing or not. I said that if he is, we need to dtd every day this week possibly twice a day at the weekend

I said I had enough of doing everything! No alcohol, vits, tempting, calendar, ovia, ENOUGH! all he has to do is f%%€% and he cant even do that??!!

I am also finding that our sex life sucks and I am bored but I didnt tell him that. He is not confident and so traditional. I like other experiences but havent had any but normal bedtime sex since being with him.

Starting to reconsider things here.

No sex no baby.

And still hurts when dtd

Today sucks

Hugs Ni

Aidan Turner pic for Kat 😍

Good morning new thread! Love the picture Starky

Belated congratulations to Peaches and hopeful

Elle here
34 for not much longer
TTC #1
Cycle 5
This cycle: EPO, temping and OPK but think I cocked up on both!
Need to dtd more!!

New thread! and best title!!
Lol at the baby dust (I cant write that word
Ever age 34
TTC#1 about time
Cycle # 4 ffs
CD 10

Ladies just finished reading all the messages
Kwick this is so exciting!!! I think I can say that everyone is this thread is crossing everything for you, including Hugh
Gosh that is a big needle!!!
Ni sorry I know this is not funny but lol at your mum That is classic mum stuff... Tv is not real is it. Tell her that you already have enough pressure, thank you very much.
Harriet I am sooooo sorry I cant imagine how you feel so sending you a virtual hug
Starky I love your conditioner argument
Kat loving your Schrödinger
Fetus approach.
Jamjar the Aidan Turner story!!!!! Kat you need to watch Poldark!!! omg massive crush on him. I had a dream with Justin Bieber too!!!!!!!!!!!
I quickly had to google his age! Thanks got he is over 20 now or I would be seriously worried (here goes my CRB check and all that...)

Thanks so much team. I poas this am and it's negative now - feels like my happy weekend was a dream. A lot more blood now too.

ipatches I remember this happened to you too. When did AF go back to normal? Did you see your gp?

My stats:
harriet aged 29
Ttc #1 now on cycle #3 I guess, though we've decided to give Ttc a break until June/July so won't be showing for our wedding in sept even if I catch straight away. Still planning to stay on this epic thread though!

Unicorn farts

Jem here
32
Ttc 1
Cycle 3
Cd 14

Trying opks for the first time. Turns out I love POAS!

I have absolutely no idea who Adrian turner is.
I on the other hand dreamt about Justin Bieber last night. Weirdly, he often pops up in my dreams and i have absolutely no idea why. In RL I do not like Justin Bieber. I do not listen to his music or see him on TV. I am not a belieber. So why???? Dreams are weird.

Jam
TTC 1
28
Cycle 4
Currently ignoring the fact I'm in the 2ww in the hope it goes quicker.

Dreamt last night that I went to a film premiere and was approached by Aidan Turner. We were flirting and all was going well until I stood up and we both realised I was like 9 months pregnant. He backed off quite quickly. Haha, a girl can dream that that would be the only possible reason Aidan Turner wouldn't fall madly in love with me.

Woke up to DH snoring in my face. He didn't appreciate my dream :(

ni sorry the talk with your mum did not go well. I took co-q10 for egg quality... Sorry I am not so good at talking people down...

moggy have you thought about going private for the scan? Peace of mind has no price...