First time TTC - thread 2

Definitely BFPs daisy!!!!!!!

Congrats Daisy they are definitely a BFP!!!! I'd say they were quite strong for ICs too. I hear you on the feeling shaky thing...

Feeling a bit shaky. Have just done two ICs at what I think is13/14 DPO. I've not done many tests before, so not v experienced at reading them, and I didn't trust the first one so did another. I think they're positive? Although I did wonder if the lines should be stronger if I am where I think I am in my cycle. Any thoughts?

Yep - alternative to AF way more exciting If totally freaking terrifying We shall see - only two sleeps until testing if AF doesn't show...

The play sounds amazing - I'm huge fans of them too! My family would be the same, but sometimes we just have to do what we have to do!

That's good pj at least you have a way round it! And yes AF would be nice but I'm sure the alternative is a bit more exciting! (If scary as hell)

It's the Ian Mckellan and Patrick Stewart play. I'm humongous fans of both so ridiculously excited. We booked a nice hotel and meal and making a bit of a thing of it. Just a bit worried I have family round there and not told them we are visiting because we wanted a night away just us and they won't like that.

Thanks marmite!

Fair enough - can see why you just want to wait! If AF arrives, you'll be able to hopefully pinpoint things more.

Ooo I love plays - that sounds fun

I think I could probably nurse a couple of half pints for a while and DH is going to turn up to take me out to dinner. It is usually rounds, but people don't really keep track so easy to get around! If AF is going to show, I want it to be tomorrow so I can just let my hair down!

Sounds like some interesting symptoms pyjamas! fx for you! I think definitely go half pint or two!

Not bothering with OPK now. AF due on Monday and had 3 days of no line at all. My temps are a bit high for AF due but shall see. Got a night away this weekend to see a play I'm really excited =]

That's sounding really promising pj can you nurse one or two halves for a while or is it a round situation?

I used to be useless at diy but I think frustration in waiting for dh spurred me on lol

Good diy work busy! I once hired someone to come to my flat to assemble a flatpack medium bookcase. I shit you not.

Still no AF for me - have been kind of 'burpy' (nice) and lightheaded on occasion today, with pretty much constant stomach pains (not cramps), and the smell of dh's dinner just made me physically gag... If this is all in my head, then that's really scary!

I have a dilemma now - I have work drinks tomorrow and if I don't drink, people will rumble me even though I may not be (and am most likely not) pregnant! I think I'll go and have a half pint or two if AF hasn't shown by then.

How are things with you?

Ugh hate that difficult but oooh squishy baby.

I've put together three wine racks and two full drawer units today because they've been waiting on dh for weeks. I am the diy God. And now cannot move. How's you guys?

In other news. My nemesis gave birth yesterday.

So jealous.

Still some nausea this morning. But at least no more spotting for 2 days now. AF due next weekend.
DP gave me nice massage last night to help relax me.

We wont be tracking ovulation at this stage. If after 6 cycles we arent successful, then I might start it then, but I haven't tracked before and I think it saves me from going a bit loopy.

Im having my first ever Acupuncture in an hour. Im hoping she can shed some light and help me feel better. She is Zita West approved.

DP's birthday weekend, so want to enjoy it!

Thanks Eva, I already temp, and think I will carry on with that out of interest. But I'm not that great at pinpointing ovulation, so hopefully will help with that.

I got my bbt thermometer on Amazon for about £6

daisy I use CB monitor, no it doesn't give temp, it's just an advanced OPK - it is more accurate because it detects two hormones which increase before ov.
I've decided I'm going to stop taking pregnacare and just start folic acid. It's messing up my cycles and that's the last thing I need!!

I do track like a loony leading up to ov, then I try to forget about it during 2ww. Which seems to just result in confusion!

Does anyone use the CB fertility monitor? Does it track temp too? Going to splash out on one when (if?) AF arrives, as it will make me feel proactive and more positive!

Marmite and daisy - v impressed with your ability to avoid tracking obsession! It sucked me in right from the start ha ha. But, if I hadn't been tracking I would have totally missed ovulation day as it was so late (also CD20) - thanks, pill, for bringing all this randomness into my life!

Still no sign of AF for me - just the odd random pain on my left - felt like I had a stitch earlier. Who knows!

I use Ovia and I like it basically because it's nicer to look at (am so superficial) - I did download the FF app, but it all looked too complicated!

I'm exactly the same when DH goes away daisy - I actually cancel plans just because I know I've got a chance to get some total solitude! Always happy when he's back and I haven't spoken to another human for a few days though

Oh and in terms of symptoms mainly just tired (but been really busy at work) and my tummy has been a bit off this week, but again put this down to feeling stressed at work/AF approaching. I've also felt a bit lightheaded few times this week but I have low BP so that easily explained away too by having stood up too quickly... Nothing that really stands out unless being a crazy symptom spotter!

Thanks all! Trying not to get too excited just yet, will do a Frer tomorrow morning and see...

Eva I haven't been doing charting or anything, just did OPKs for the first time this month. Been trying not to obsess over it too much! I seem to have ovulated late on on CD20 (super-long post pill cycles here) tried to not worry too much about FW and tried to just dtd every other day instead. Ended up dtd on cycle days 10, 12, 14, 16, 19, 20, 22.

It might not even be a bfp. Just trying to be cautious I guess. Kinda doubting myself here.

Thanks Daisy, big marmite fan here!

Ah thanks Eva - I didn't realise you had to pay for FF and others too. In that case, I'm probably best off just paying for Glow, as I already have lots of data in there from past months.

daisy I use ff and really like it. I used Ovia but wasn't as keen, doesn't let you see the big picture very easily, very focused on the 5 days previous! You get a free trial with ff but then have to pay too - I think it was about £20 for annual subscription. Can choose 60 day and 120 day too if I remember rightly.

Oh and congratulations marmite, I see it too!

And what a great name - I have been eating lots of marmite with the excuse that it's good for B vitamins. But mainly it's just delicious and amazing.

marmite which days of FW did you DTD? Any symptoms? Would you show us your chart? sorry for the interrogation, I need all the tips I can get

Pj I'm actually not that sure how many DPO I am, party as have been trying not to count and obsess too much, and partly because I find the Glow app so useless- it seems you have to pay to look at your charts. Grrr. So on looking back, I now can't pinpoint which day ovulation was. Anyway, I think I must be 13-14 DPO. Basically I think I could prob test now, but am scared. Like you, both of the BFN and also the BFP! I know which I'd prefer though...

I completely agree on loss of me time - I get really grumpy if I don't get alone time, eg I love it when DH goes on a stag do or something. Could be a problem!

I need a new app - is FF any good? Stupid Glow!

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