First time TTC - thread 2

Glad you're feeling a bit better Eva - you're right , the imagination runs wild! you're not out yet remember, but am sure it's better for dmsanity to limit hope building!

I'm on CD5 now - this is a good part of the cycle, I'm over the BFNs and AF, not fertile so I can totally relax (and misbehave if I want to), but mentally feeling readier for another go

Thanks ladies, you're so nice. I'm ok now, I did a 20minute 'yoga for complete beginners' which I found on YouTube and then went for a run and it was so refreshing so I'm feeling a lot better than earlier.
DH is at work. I was already planning how I was going to tell him when he got in - that's the level of insanity I had got to haha!
I'm going to head out shopping and treat myself to some new clothes - going to New York in a few weeks for my 30th birthday so on the plus side at least I can have some cocktails when there!!
busy yes please do stick around here and stop us all losing the plot.
pyjamas what cd are you on now? I kinda wish AF would hurry up so I can get on with cycle 5 now. I do like ff, I used Ovia for the first month and it just asks for too much info for me, like what activity you've done and if you've taken vitamins lol. I like ff because it's basic (although it does look complicated at first) and shows the full cycle.
jj I totally understand where you're coming from. I can never get back to sleep after taking bbt so I'm really struggling with getting my 8 hours!

Sounds like a good plan jj - I would do the same if my cycles weren't quite so unpredictable! And I have no other signs of being in fertile week (hardly any CM worth noting), so I have to OPK test as well, even though it stresses me out!

Sorry for bfn eva don't count yourself out yet though.

I've just decided to get rid of both apps (ovia and glow) again and stopping temping and just taking the relaxed approach for a few more cycles. It worked for me before and my cycles are so regular that I don't think I'm really getting anything out of using them except stressing!

How are you and DH doing busy? Has it sunk in a bit more?

Hope you're ok Eva - nothing like a bfn to suck all the joy out of the 'what if' hope bubble.

I'm thinking about ditching Ovia for fertility friend - Ovia kept telling me everything could be a sign I conceived in 2ww. Not sure that's helpful with the already quite elevated levels of cray cray!

Ah eva that sucks no sign of AF though? You might not be out yet! I don't want to give false hope but just looked at mine and I had .3 drop on 12dpo but like you it was above the base line. pj is right go out and do something to distract yourself!

Sorry for BFN Eva It really is so disheartening. AF not here yet though. Are you doing anything nice today to distract yourself?

BFN
My temps also took a dive today so looks like I'm out.

Busy thread today! eva so excited for you, temps are looking really good so fx for the morning! I was doing all types of classes at the gym like spinning, hiit, yoga and zumba. Its fine to exercise just don't push yourself too hard if you're not already exercising, they say not to start anything new once you've got a BFP and not to get out of breath but I think whilst you're trying it's fine as the fitter you are before the easier it'll be to maintain once you are preggo. As I've had a while off I'm going to start easy with yoga, pilates, swimming and boxfit.

Hey coffee sorry for your loss, I recently had mc too and all the girls here are lovely so you're in the right place. Fx for you this is it again!

difficult don't count yourself out yet, af and pg symptoms are so similar hope it's good news for you. Don't forget that all pregnancies are different too so you might not have the same symptoms as last time.

Thanks ladies, yes I've been temping and charting, I also get mild cramping leading up to and during ovulation so I know from that too. Getting caught first time was too good to be true, was pretty heartbreaking even though it was very early on, but am feeling more positive now

I have had lots of symptoms this time round that match up with the last time, but none of the boob stuff. My nipples are sensitive, but I dont have the uncomfortable feeling with them this time. Im not feeling nauseous at all any more too, and that was a noticeable sign for me before and lasted a good few weeks.

busy no temping yet. Its still early days for us. Was unlucky last year with a loss, so don't want to get too stressed with it all this time round. Its taken a year of not trying to be ready to try again and last time it took over a year to take, so although this is my first cycle, I have been 'trying' since May 2013 now.

No worries eva it is still early days! I'm going to hover around for a bit if that's ok? I don't think it's truly sunk in yet and want to see how you guys get on!

Hi coffeeandtea sorry about your loss but these bunch of ladies are great and will help keep you feeling positive and sane!

Welcome to the mad house coffeeandtea! Sorry for the early loss are you itching to POAS, I know the feeling, but for me I'm torn between wanting to do it and not wanting to because I don't want to see a BFN ha. Do you chart or temp or just relaxed TTC atm?
Thanks busy for keeping me positive
Can't wait for this week to end, feels like it's gone on forever, time seems to stand still during the tww and work has been bad this week. Just treated myself to a Costa as I've been mostly on decaf recently and it was heaven

Ugh the bad mood and bloating suck. Have you been temping or anything or just seeing how it goes at first?

I was due yesterday. No sign yet, but the twinges make me think it's on it's way.
I've also had the standard rattiness and emotional outbursts that seem to happen this time of the month. Feeling very bloated and uncomfortable today.

eva it's still early days so if you get a bfn don't give up yet. Those temps look like mine now so they look really promising.

jj nothing wrong with an indulgence esp when AF here. You and pj deserve gold stars for exercising! I hate the gym, and running and exercise lol. I'd much rather power walk up and down the hill a few times with my dogs.

Thanks difficult when are you due AF?

Hello! I'm 33 and TTC #1

Currently cycle #3 and 7DPO

We did conceive in cycle 1 but unfortunately was an early loss/chemical :(

Having similar symptoms now to then such as ovary twinges, exhaustion , shooting pains/heavy feeling in boobs, and forgetting basic words! Fighting the urge to poas as I was 13DPO last time before I got my bfp

I've got everything crossed!!!

Thanks pyjamas! I had been on the pill for so long (10years ish I think), stopped in April. First AF was 3 days. Second one was 2 days then stopped for a day and then another 2 days (how odd). And most recent one seems to be back to normal, 3 days medium and 4th day very light. I don't think you've got anything to worry about, it's quite common for them to be very short and odd when you first come off bc.
Fx for you difficultyear!

Ooooo Eva am starting to get excited for you now! All fingers crossed

Had my personal training session at the gym this morning - am shattered! That 2WW really stressed me out and exhausted me - might take up meditation again for next one. Looking forward to a few beverages tonight!

Hope AF is not being too much of a bitch jj.

How long did everyone's AF last after coming off birth control? Am now paranoid my two day ones mean there's something wrong! Always something to worry about...

Congratulations busy!

I have been waiting on AF but no show as of yet. Its taunting me with the tell-tale symptoms. So many dull aches and twinges. Im waiting a few more days for it to show before testing.

jj what exercising do you do? I really want to get fitter and was going to start running but they say not to start anything too drastic when TTC? What do you think? I might get a couple of yoga DVDs to do at home too.

Another temp rise. I've decided I must put myself out of my misery and test so I'm going to definitely test tomorrow (eek). I fear my temps are playing tricks with me and I've really got my hopes up. At least if I get a BFN it's a Saturday and I can sit on the sofa and sulk all day watching crappy tv as DH is working tomorrow!

eva... God the chocolate, I've just had almost an entire large bar to myself. AF is definitely in the building lol. At least I can have a few drinks this weekend too, defo making the most of it.

I was exercising 3/4 times a week before I got bfp but I stopped when I got it (partly from the tiredness, partly just laziness) although I know you should keep it up during pregnancy but I haven't got back in to it yet and the lbs are sneaking on. Back to it next week, want to be fit as I can be before conceive again.

busy ok actually, quite light at the moment but I'm sure it'll get worse! Bloated and yucky now but I'm sure the giant chocolate bar hasn't helped lol.

Right, back from the pub (wheels have come off a bit now that I know am out for this month haha)

Am so so happy for you busy! I had a sneaking suspicion with all the boob symptoms you were describing And the 'well done' from your DH! Classic!

I've got high hopes for you as well Eva - those temps are looking good!

AF has definitely left the building - another two day one. A few days of POAS freedom, then back to the smiley face opks!