SQUARE ONE'ers to GRADUATES - expecting plenty of BFPs in June!

CD 3
My game plan for this month is to put on some weight. I'm not underweight (bmi about 19) but I was nearly a stone heavier when I conceived my other two. I've done some reading and low body weight can effect ovulation and luteal phase.

Trying to put on weight is as daunting as loosing it because it's not like I can just "eat what I like". I kinda do already. I need to make a conscious effort to eat more than I want to, and not just junk.

I've bought some of the Tesco version of slimfast shakes which I am planning to have as an extra snack every day. I've also bought some yogurts to have at work. I'm aiming at increasing my protein intake rather that fat and I'll see how that goes.

I know I haven't been trying long but I feel really downhearted about it this month for some reason.

Good luck Jod, my cycle twin. I hope you have more luck than me.

PS Enjoy your hols. It has certainly taken my mind off the TWW. No sign of AF here today but I googled and being on holiday can delay it anyway due to changes in temp, food, travelling etc. I do still feel really nauseous particularly in the morning and evening time but I suppose that could be the heat too. Nipples are sore and look quite big. I'm on TP inspection every 30 mins today!

Definitely an element of luck Jem! I think I was very lucky with my boys. I know I'm not trying as long as others but to me it does feel long as I have never experienced this before. Coil came out on 23rd March and I naively thought I would be preggers by now. Will feel more confident if I get to CD 32.

Sorry been crazy with our end of financial year at work. Missed a fair bit on here.
Congrats again radders, hope the scan goes well and you get some lovely pics!
Jodders that all sounds really good!
Sorry AF came nim and good luck to everyone in new cycles.
It's cd23 for me, had little pinching and twinges Thursday and Friday. And some creamier cm Friday. Hoping that's good and AF isn't going to come early! Might try some ICs mid of next week to see as impatient to wait for AF xx

CD16 for me, going on holiday tomorrow so hopefully time will fly by!

Dtd last night as had more EWCM and cramps (Same as on day 12)

Even thought we have dtd most days we seemed to leave 36hours between each so hopefully not over done it!

Jodders I am so excited for you!!

Yea no one will notice any difference as I never drank anyway. And I'm driving so we can come back tonight. Which again is normal - I always drive as I don't drink! Glad I don't have the not drinking to contend with.

I was saying to OH though - I hope the meal caters for pregnant ladies! People don't think of that - the last wedding the meat was pink so the pregnant women couldn't eat it. If something comes out and I don't eat it that's when people will notice as I love my food!

Yes I think there is an element of luck isn't there? Some people I've seen on here try months and months and then get pregnant after having sex just once in fertile week!

Just takes that one swimmer to be in the right place at the right time.

Radders I'm sure once you've got your hair and make up sorted you will be radiant what are your tactics for avoiding alcohol today? Although you're not a drinker anyway are you?

Last cycle when I dtd loads I didn't catch but when I did less (but still quite a bit) I caught. So I do think you can do too much. I think it's luck of the drawer sometimes!

Feeling pants today for the wedding. So bloated! No energy to do my hair. Argh

Cd10

Any news jodders?! I feel another bfp coming..

Footprints looks really promising hope you're enjoying fw!

Mimi fx for your TWW hope you're staying calm

Radders as far as I understand there should be lots of twinges going on as things bed in and expand. It must be a worrying time I can't imagine not having been there, but keeping everything crossed for you and looking forward to seeing your scan and everything going as it should be.

Summer I find the balance of DTD hard to judge. Should you just go for it as much as poss? Or does that reduce sperm quality? Doesn't really seem to be an answer! I aim loosely for the smep plan which is every other day then daily when you ovulate.

Kate I know the divides that have become apparent are really scary. Your US trip sounds exciting! Where are you going?

I am going to do some opks this week, just feel more relaxed knowing the lh surge is there and things are happening as they should. We have DTD days 4 and 8 so far, aiming for every other day this week then daily when I ovulate. Just heading up north for a family weekend celebrating my grandmas 91st birthday. Some stealth DTD may be in order later!

CD 29 15DPO

No witch and light cramping subsided. Trying not to get my hopes up.

Summer I'm taking the exact same approach. Next week sometime is fertile week (not exactly sure when as ov varies within a few days for me seemingly).

CD 10, ov expected about CD19 ish but won't know exactly when... dtd last night. Been so tired this cycle with the end of term, trying to sort new car, tutoring, being stressed about massive holiday to America next month that we haven't paid for... going to be an expensive outing!

Jem I think I'm still in shock! The disparity between the ages is stark...

I know what you mean Jodders about just not feeling it, but try to stay positive!!

Good luck Foot!

Ferries week?? Lol! Fertile week!!!

Just to put it out there. Hubby been away so made an effort to come home ferries week, Cd5, 7, 9, 12 is when the deed happened. Again, it's a bit of a gamble, I was more active last month and it was a bfn, so maybe limited Dtd might help! No hope for July as hubby off to US for one whole month :-(

So, no opks for me this month so far. I have loads left, but have been refraining. Have had really high hopes previous with Dtd practically every day I have just decided to let nature take its cause. Funny thing yesterday on cd14 for the first time ever I felt some cramps? Thought it was weird and then realised it could be ov cramps. Who knows, but I'm not going to symptom spot and get my hopes up! It will happen when it does, I'm just going to be relaxed about it.

Footprints - looking positive. Lots of dtd for you

Nim sorry AF got you - lots of luck for this cycle

Jod - feeling really positive for you - can't wait to know!

Thank you mimi - this time in 2 weeks I would've had my first scan. Can't wait.

I've had quite a few twinges today and little pains and it makes me so anxious. I feel like there's more chance of this being taken away from
Me than there is it going right. I know I shouldn't think like that but that's how I feel.

At a wedding tomorrow so that will take my mind off things!

Haha! I really don't think I am. It's probably the ridiculous hear making me feel ill. I don't want a BFN to ruin my hols. I do have light cramps. I bet she shows over night.

Jod, have you cm? TEST!
Time is going super fast Mimi!! Not long till your BFP, I just know it!
Sorry about AF Nim, enjoy prosecco x

I second you tee.test test test

Still no witch for me! Do you think being on hols could delay her?

Hie jem,hope you are feeling better hun. Enjoy your this weekend and on with lots of conga nxt week

Tee,hope the rash has cleared and you are getting ready for the fw.

My word parney, 12 weeks already!! Time surely flies. Hope you enjoy the most relaxed trimester.

Radders,congrats on reaching your first milestone hun and all going well.

Cd20 of 24 tick tock tick tock.can't wait to get my bfp,haha!!if I'm lucky ,baby will be sharing birthday with ds1&2 and dh all born in march.

Happy Friday everyone

I lol footprints, I could visualize the ovaries chatting and finally deciding to both release an egg haha(good luck with lots of conga shag)

Hugs nim. So sorry hun for af.it's never easy hey but good luck this cycle. Fx

Ohh Jod,everything crossed for you. (Witch stay away)it would be exciting to have another bfp

CD8

Last day of clomid for me. Did an opk yesterday and was quite dark but not darker than test line - today's opk was darker! so I think it will happen earlier than later this cycle. Cm strangely is ok and very wet (oops tmi), so am feeling positively relaxed. Packet says can ovulate from here up to 7 days - so let's see. Am expecting some big tasty cream eggs to start popping out soon!

I'm planning on working on the DH later! Have read that clomid can give u false opk but because I've tested last few days it def had got darker. Puzzled why it's early ! Def something going on in there - funny twinges shooting across one ovary to the other. They are probably having a chat! No u release, no me, no u go first, no you, let's both eek? Ha ha not sure it works like that but funny to think! So far dtd -cd3, 4, & 6. Hopefully tonight and tomorrow too ?

Morning everyone!
CD8

Nim- sorry AF arrived what is your LP? Have you tried b6? That is suppose to work. Or progesterone cream or pessary? rub it on your thighs and tummy. Your gp might be able to prescribe it? The pills I took were high progesterone - norethisterone. Gave me a perfect 28 day cycle this month!

Tee- interesting stuff on the twins!
I def think it's best to monitor things as ithelps pick up on things that may be wrong. Not saying anyone has anything wrong with them but In my case for instance It took so long to ovulate after several attempts. If I hadn't have done all the charts I wouldn't have known.

Jodders- you def sound preggers to me! Fingers crossed.

Jem- lots of talk on the playground today too about country's decision. It was pretty close I must say ! Hope you are remaining calm. I'm planning dtd tactics this week.

Read something online to suggest that alcohol changes your body ph and can turn the CM less hospitable. So to avoid drinking in the ovulation period. Might try that. Also will help pinks.

CD 28 (14 DPO)

No AF yet and still so so nauseous! I have mild cramping so maybe she will show today. I have noticed I'm very sensitive to smell and off a lot of food too.

Will see what today brings I guess.

Sorry Nim that she arrived. Will likely be close behind you.