First time TTC - thread 2

Hi all! Sorry had a really quick catch up. Sorry about the bfn pj but the temp hike today looks good? I've dipped a bit in temp this morning but no signs of AF yet. By this time last month I was cramping to hell and nothing yet. But could just be a longer cycle than thought.

Enjoyed the play. It was amazing and had a few too many to drink which is fine as not drank in ages!

I'm on 6dpo, had bad cramps this morning but that could be due to the amount of crap I ate yesterday on a day out! temps are up although a slight dip today. I'm not reading in to anything this month and not thinking about it too much which has surprised me.
busy how are you getting on?

Hi Marmite (just waved at you on other thread - I have no one to talk about all this, so nice to have these groups of lovely ladies!). Yep - my cycle is well and truly messing with me that's for sure! Just went to the gym and feel a bit better. All I want at this point is an answer either way - am meant to be visiting a friend week after next for a few days but won't if it's in FW which is currently unknown!

Had this nugget from Ovia today. Yes Ovia, but what the crap is going on ha ha

sorry pyjamas I think sometimes our cycles just like to mess with us! Weird about your temps though. Hang on in there and try and distract yourself!

Another BFN for me on a FRER this morning - but at least I was expecting it! Am on CD33 now, no AF. My temp went up again today. So. Confusing.

Thanks Eva - seeing your chart is useful! Will be interest to see my what my temp does tomorrow - today was CD32 and still no sign of AF. So annoying! Will just keep testing until something happens.

How are you getting on?

Only just checking in, been rushed off my feet today.
I'm so sorry pyjamas. It sounds a bit like my first cycle, attached picture (ignore the first week or so I was getting used to temping). It went crazy up and down and then levelled out with AF was getting ready to show her face.
Like you said it's only your first cycle, don't be disheartened.

Hi marmite - yep, will try again tomorrow, you never know, but at least I'm properly expecting a bfn now! Am using FRERs and the Clearblue digital ones - no idea how sensitive they are! Think FRERs have a better reputation for sensitivity, so might just buy a bunch of those and a couple of CB so I can see it in writing if/when I get a bfp on a FRER!

Feeling a bit better after doing my exercise dvd. Have to remember this was only our first proper month! And whatever happens, I think getting this bfn was a valuable lesson for me.

Good luck with the UTI story tonight! I can't believe they asked you that either daisy!

Keeping fx for you jj

Sorry pyjamas you're not out yet though. Will you try again tomorrow or wait til Monday if still no AF? Did you use 10ml sensitivity whatsit ones?

dasiy I can't believe they said that to you! How unhelpful and inappropriate! I told my friend I was getting over a UTI and so thought I better not drink. Seemed to work ok!
I have got a friend coming round for 'wine and cheese' tonight though will use the UTI story again and stick to the boring hard cheeses

Oh pj that's a shame :(. Don't count yourself out yet though fx it's too early. And like you said you know how much you want it now!

eva the temps just look crazy to me! I don't think I will test this month unless af doesn't come for a long time or I have mega symptoms as I have no idea what this cycle is doing. I think I might have ovulated last Sat/sunday purely going by ewcm so I'll probably test next Sunday about 14pdo if af not here but we only dtd once in my fertile days so highly doubt we caught it! Didn't want to put pressure on us this month after my mc so just taking it easy. Next cycle I'll be back in full ttc mode and will go for it again lol.

Thanks guys - annoying, but oh well, nothing I can do other than wait! My temp is now being weird - v slight dip today (chart below). Honestly might give up the temping side of things if AF shows this time around - not sure temping as soon as I open my eyes then analysing it is good for my mental wellbeing!

Sad face pj it's not over yet though. Lots of love

 to busy and Pj - sorry to hear, but it will happen soon!

Marmite, how did pretending not to drink go? It was terrible for me, so obvious, but there's really nothing you can do when sitting round a dining table and someone hands you a massive glass of wine. I did some pretend sipping, but it was painfully obvious the level didn't change all night. And one girl pointedly asked me when we're planning kids... Oh well, can't do much about it.

BFN Nothing, not even a squinter of a line whichever way I look at it. Big fat Not Pregnant on CB digital as well.

AF not here yet but am now preparing for her to arrive! I know I'm not out of the game yet, but I would have expected at least a faint line. Will keep testing until AF arrives, but not much hope! That's it - am ignoring all symptoms next month and I may even drop temping.

On the plus side - the disappointment I felt when I saw the the BFNs at least showed me I do really want a BFP!

I'm working nights and I'm so keen to know your result pj that I may actually have to stay awake in the morning until you've posted. Got everything crossed!!

busy I go through phases like that too. When people tell me they've got pg by accident or without trying winds me up the most lol. I have moment where I feel so down and that something is wrong with me. But must remember there's only a 25% chance each month even with perfect timing so it might take a while. Our time will come busy
pyjamas lol with your mocktail story - sounds like some kind of health kick smoothie, definitely needs a dash of alcohol. I'll check back in the morning, good luck for testing!!
Hi skipper yes gp should be able to run the basic tests to see if any issues and then go from there. I read that 80% of problems can easily be resolved with a visit to GP eg meds so I'll be paying a visit if it doesn't happen by Xmas.
jj your temps look good. When are you testing?

If you've got a nice sensitive one im hopeful for another two line pic tomorrow! But as jj says, if it's bfn definitely doesn't mean you're out yet either!

I'm still feeling fairly mental, it hasn't sunk in at all. But it's early days yet. I'm apparently about 3wks pregnant so estimated due date would be second week of April sometime. I didn't realise they count it from basically when your produce an egg.

jj I wouldn't feel guilty about drinking, it doesn't sound like you're going crazy and you definitely deserve to let your hair down for a bit just now!

I also got my BFP 13dpo and it was really clear so 12 definitely not too early! It just doesn't mean you're out yet if it's not either :)

Thanks marmite - good to know 12dpo may not be too early! Have you worked out your rough due date? How are you feeling now? So many questions!

Oh pj that sounds refreshing! Haha busy you so sound like you need a drink! Since my mc I've been drinking far too much... making the most of it before the abstinence again! Not getting drunk or anything but I usually once drink once or twice a month whereas the last 2 weeks ive been having a glass or two of wine nearly every night:/. I'll stop again after next af *sigh.

Busy yeah I'm hoping mine are starting to settle down a bit.

Pj good luck! I'll be checking first thing hoping for a pic of 2 lines!

It was actually very tasty ha ha, but you're right, the rum would have made it a real tasty drink!!

Going to have to try and read one of dh's boring books before bed - or there's no way I'll get to sleep tonight!

Yes - a night away will do you the world of good busy My real non birth controlled cycle has taught me so much about my mood!

Ooh good luck pyjamas! I was 12dpo yesterday. Was that really only yesterday?! God how your life turns upside down in an instant! Fx for you

Oooh or sake! I had a similar sake cocktail once. Was amazing. God can you tell I need a drink lol!

I'm sure night away tomorrow will soon cheer me up!

Ooh that sounds good pj you need some silver rum and or tequila with that!

I know don't get your hopes up but at least it looks good. And if it is a negative tomorrow doesn't mean it definitely is!

Sorry don't know why my fonts are all weird!!