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Thread 4: Ttc without ease, loopy length cycles, post pill poas and everything in between!

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BoBo90 · 17/07/2016 19:43

Welcome to thread 4 Ladies!

Hello to all our old members and welcome to any new Smile

Here is our previous thread:
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/conception/2618917-Ttc-after-stopping-the-pill-thread-3-Join-us-for-Super-long-cycles-living-in-limbo-obscene-amounts-of-poas-and-trying-anything-and-everything-to-get-that-bun-in-the-oven

and here is our current list of lovelies Smile:

Smile Ladies-in-waiting Smile
Cookie22 - ttc #1 - Cycle 9
Bobo90 - ttc #1 - Cycle 6
Helpmeconceive - ttc #1 - Cycle 4
Tinyemmy - ttc #2 - Cycle 4
Mummy2squish - ?
Sparkle789 - ttc #? - Cycle 3
CatMum87 - ttc #1 - Cycle 2
May07 - ttc#1 - Cycle 4
Iwillbemrsminty - ttc #1 - Cycle 4
Loulabelle1990 - ttc #1 - Cycle 6
Johno85 - ttc #1 - Cycle 7
ClaireSunflower -ttc #? - Cycle 3
Sophronia - ttc #1 - Cycle 2
SusieBu16 -ttc #2 - Cycle ?
Purpleviola14 - ttc #1 - Cycle 3
Chloe2413 - ttc #1 - Cycle ?
Marmitetoast1 - ttc#1 - Cycle 3
Happybus28 - ttc #? - Cycle ?
Pyjamas81 - ttc #1 - Cycle 1
MishyBakes - ttc #1 - Cycle 2
Artynic - ttc #1 - Cycle 2
Sarahhh1984 - ttc #1 - Cycle 1
peskyfeelings - ttc #1 - Cycle 3
AnnaKateNZ - ttc #1 - Cycle 2
HighHopes16 - ttc #1 - Cycle 1
Niks2029 - ttc #3 - Cycle 1
user1468336922 - ttc #2 - Cycle ?
SummerHopin - ttc #1 - Cycle 4
Staronthewall - ttc #1 - Cycle 1
Jjspoon - ttc #1 - Cycle 1

Grin Resident Preggos Grin
Firstgo1984
LemonShizzleCake
Sunnydays321
cnchapmanxx
Thisisbloodyridiculous
Lawyeredout82

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LuciBee231015 · 07/09/2016 16:32

I was thinking about angus castus as well HighHopes, but sure I saw that it didn't do anything for BoBo. What do you think?

If your cramps have started up again maybe af is on her way? What cd are you on now? Xx

HighHopes16 · 07/09/2016 16:03

Still no sign of AF, although the stomach cramps are back! :( Been doing some research and seen loads about Agnus Castus - has anyone here tried it?

LuciBee231015 · 07/09/2016 08:40

Bobo glad your appointment went well love. Keep us updated on the bloods etc. X

LuciBee231015 · 07/09/2016 08:38

I tested this morning, I caved!! 🙈 Negative obviously... Lol. Cd34 for me today. I wish af would come alreadyyyyy!!!!! No signs of it at all though, still feeling totally 'normal'. 6 weeks off the pill on Sunday.

BoBo90 · 07/09/2016 06:41

Sorry you're having a tough time Lapin, hopefully you will get some answers soon lovely!

Grow you can have multiple days of positive it's normal so just keep dtd until a few days after it goes 😊

My appointment went really well and I'm being sent for some blood tests so the ball is rolling 😄

Anyone testing soon??

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growcookeat · 06/09/2016 21:13

Hope you don't have too long to wait Lapin. I have fx for you that it's good news when you are seen.

Confusingly I'm now on my 5th day of positive opk's! I thought I'd keep testing just to check we'd caught ov and I keep getting smiley faces on my tests. Used some of this pack last month so I don't think they're faulty.

I havent really heard of having several days of LH surge. Has anybody had/heard of this?

MoonlightMojitos · 06/09/2016 18:26

Oh lapin I hope you're OK, must be a lot to deal with after every thing that's happened lately and im not suprised youre so emotional! But congratulations! You are definately not being dramatic. I hope it isn't anything serious and just take it easy until you find out what's going on and hope you get a quick appointment xx

cookie fx af stays away for you!

LuciBee231015 · 06/09/2016 11:50

Make sure you let us know how you get on! So exciting to see those 2 pink lines! Xx

Lapin387 · 06/09/2016 11:23

Thanks lucibee!
I've been referred to the early pregnancy unit. Now just have to wait for them to call with an appointment.

LuciBee231015 · 06/09/2016 10:46

Hi Lapin, hope you are ok. Hopefully the pain is nothing serious and everything is ok, I bet it's hard to get excited with the bfp if you've got so much worry in your mind too. I want to say congrats and fingers and toes crossed for you!! When is the gp appointment? Xx

Lapin387 · 06/09/2016 10:04

Sorry I went quiet for a bit after my mc. I have been following and willing you all on.

So I got my af on Sunday. More painful than normal and lighter, but first after mc so I didn't think too much of it. I got a bfn last week. Then the bleeding stopped overnight, which is totally odd for me so I did another test. Bfp! But there was proper bleeding and pain for two days, and pain worse on the right. Now waiting for my GP appointment because I'm worried about an ectopic 😕. I did go to work this morning but ended up bursting into tears and blurting it all out to my boss. She was lovely about it and sent me home. I feel like such a drama queen though.

Why is this not straightforward?! It's 6wks since my mc tomorrow.

Thread 4: Ttc without ease, loopy length cycles, post pill poas and everything in between!
Thread 4: Ttc without ease, loopy length cycles, post pill poas and everything in between!
LuciBee231015 · 06/09/2016 08:52

Good luck Bobo, hopefully get some answers.

Cycle 1 and cd33 for me today. Feeling completely normal so no idea when af will show up...no symptoms of any kind. Xx

Cookie22 · 06/09/2016 07:08

Good luck today Bobo! Hope you get some answers and advice hun. Flowers

Sorry to hear of AF bbs! I know how you must feel as I'm at a similar stage cycle wise (almost cycle 11 now!!). It gets harder every month doesn't it Sad

Hey moonlight! Hope AF clears away for you soon chick. I'm at 8dpo so I think (if by some miracle) I get to 10dpo then I'll test! Which will be on Thursday before my gp appointment. Expecting AF today or tomorrow though going by my previous cycles xx

looby1304 · 06/09/2016 06:52

I agree grow, don't hold off making plans because then if nothing happens you'll be twice as disappointed! If you plan something it might help distract you during 2wws a bit, you never know!

growcookeat · 06/09/2016 06:52

Johno I totally get what you're saying and my rational brain is telling me the same thing. I'm on cycle 5 so don't want to stop now. There's a little part of me though that's thinking what if I do fall pg beforehand. How will I explain it to people when I'm supposed to be having a fab birthday? My DH really doesn't want to feel pressured into telling people before we're ready.

It's hard because the chances are slim but getting out of things would be difficult. My mum text me last night asking if I wanted to do a gin tasting for my bday!! Confused

MoonlightMojitos · 05/09/2016 22:14

Thanks for the new list bobo! You are good :). Fx for your appointment tomorrow, hope they start things going for you. That's really not at all fair to make you wait that long.

When are you going to test cookie? Will you do 10dpo?

Cd3 for me just waiting for af to leave so can get straight to it after such a short cycle last time. Got the bbt back out today so should give me an idea as back up if opks don't come in time. I need some help with opks as no idea what I'm doing!

johno sorry you're feeling under the weather, anything down there is the worst! Fx is clears up quickly for you in plenty of time for fw!

highhopes I'm so sorry you're still waiting :(. Definately mention it to the drs as I'm sure they can give you something to kick start things again and that can't be nice being in such limbo after everything that has happened. Fx you get some answers soon.

Sorry af got you bbs

Johno85 · 05/09/2016 21:30

Hey grow I hope I'm not being too blunt but I held off trying until after my 30th (Dec 2015) as I wanted to celebrate get smashed fully. 8 months later and still no BFP. I'm really glad I haven't made any plans around the idea that I may be upduffed as I wouldn't have enjoyed so many great weekends with friends and family and a fab holiday.

Ttc is stressful enough, so personally my advice is to plan the things you want to do regardless and enjoy yourself, anything extra is a bonus CakeWineBrewBiscuitChocolate X

growcookeat · 05/09/2016 20:31

I'm about the same as you then Looby. I'm thinking I should test around 16th/17th but my last 2 cycles have been 36 and 25 days so I could be wrong! Might need some handholding next week.

I'm working myself up a bit at the mo as I've got people asking what I'm doing for my not special and important birthday and I don't feel like I want to make plans if I'm going to be hiding something from lots of people. Friends are trying to pin me down for a holiday next year too! I hate the not knowing!!

looby1304 · 05/09/2016 19:49

I'm just entering 2ww too growcookeat . Cd15, I don't do opks but going by cm I ovulated a couple of days ago - which tied in very nicely with a late "mini honeymoon" weekend away, so lots of dtd! I've managed so far to be a lot more relaxed about the whole ttc thing this cycle, so I'm hoping I can get through the 2ww with the same attitude. I have fairly short cycles atm so I've got about 10 days until AF due - not quite a full 2ww which makes it slightly more bearable. When are you hoping to test?

Johno85 · 05/09/2016 19:48

bobo I can't believe they wouldn't send DH for fun in a cup. Surely it's the cheapest option? Feel crap saying this but my DH apt for his fun in a cup apt came in the post today. It's for next week and apparently takes around 10 days for the results. It does say on the form that it's £110 if you want to pay to have a private test done as well. Not that you should have to pay but maybe another option?

I'm not gonna ask for my checks to be done until DH results come back. Bit of mixed emotions about what the results will be like. If it's him then that's easier to sort. If it's not him then it must be me. Or could be neither of us and it's just nature taking its time! X

growcookeat · 05/09/2016 19:32

18 months bobo?! I'm shocked they would make your DH wait so long! Hopefully you get the good news soon and won't be a problem.

Welcome new user! Grin

I'm currently cd 13. I had positive opk's on cd 10 & 11, sore bbs and some cramping on one side and we definitely dtd so I'm keeping all my fingers and toes crossed this month! Going to be a nervous wait this time!

Who else is in tww?

BoBo90 · 05/09/2016 17:52

Sorry ladies, this is going to be a long one that's what he said

So sorry Bbs Sad but fx for next cycle! And who knows no. 13 might be a lucky cycle for you Grin

Cookie - not sure we will catch any little eggs this time but not too fussed. I just want this cycle out the way! Been having ovary pain today so not even sure I have released an egg. I'm going to lay it on really thick about my ov pain, lack of ov and varying cycles! Hopefully that will get me a scan for pcos. Dh had his appointment today and they wouldn't send him for the fun in the cup. They said because of our age they aren't interested until at least 18 months Sad I think it's so unfair that not everyone is treated the same Angry
Good luck for Thursday my lovely Grin and fx you wont need a referral because you're upduffed!! When are you testing?

Welcome User [smile}

Johno lol! You should have totally told her that. It wouldn't be tmi at all Grin I must admit I do find sometimes I nearly blurt out random ttc stuff irl we talk about it so freely on here it's hard to remember sometimes Grin

Mrs Good luck in the tww! fx it goes quickly for you Smile when are you due to test? Haha, Ovia is a dirty minx Grin

Welcome back Jackie Smile Sorry af got you! It's not always 14 days after ov. Depends how long you luteal phase is and everyone varies. Mine is always 12 days. You just need to keep monitoring everything and you will learn in a few cycles or hopefully you wont need too Grin

HighHopes make sure you mention it all at the gp's. I'm sure its normal, I have heard the first cycle post mc referred to as the WTF cycle quite a lot as everything is up in the air. Hopefully it will all become clear soon Smile

Good move Luci - fx af/bfp turns up soon

pheeeeeew think I've caught up now Grin I need a little nap after all that typing!

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JackiePaper · 05/09/2016 15:43

Sorry BBS :-( sending hugs Flowers

HighHopes16 · 05/09/2016 15:37

oh no, so sorry to hear that BBS8. Flowers

LuciBee231015 · 05/09/2016 15:27

Sorry BBS... 😔 Xx

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