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

Johno pmsl!! Maybe we could all go on Jeremy Kyle, there must be something in the water over there?! If nothing else it would save us each a fiver as all guests seem to end up poas...

I think I did bobo - although it's all new to me. I had cramping in my right side for a day, I was so tired for a few days and had been bloating rather badly. I think I will do a test Saturday to see... I don't want to get my hopes up though.

Bobo Fingers crossed for you. My app is predicting af on Thursday so if not here by the weekend will do a hpt. But it is taking all my will power not to so one every morning.

I had bloods done last month and even though I had a positive on a opk the GP said it did not look like I had ovulate and to come back in a couple of months for more tests. Sometimes wish my local would be a bit more understanding.

bb- you're not alone. I've done the count and am completely with you. My longest has been 48, shortest 31. It sucks. Sending virtual hug

bobo if ignore that silly test. Going by my average LP and AF's unwelcome arrival I worked out my "ov date" was later than I thought and I just can't think that's true as all the ewcm was gone and no symptoms. It must work both ways.

Maybe we should just get drunk for a whole month and dtd when smashed- seems to work for the Jeremy Kyle lot!

Kaisha, I'm same as you. I'm on first cycle after coming off pill after 10 years. My Ovia app says if I'm on a normal cycle I'll be due af on Friday, but no idea how likely that is to happen! Getting backache and headache makes me think it might tho!

I'm going to do a hpt on Friday as I'm going out and want to drink.

I'm in my first cycle after 7 years on the pill and I'm a bit confused about what to do next. My app says on a normal cycle I'd be due af on Sunday. DH and I have been dtd unprotected so there's a chance (however small) it could have worked. As it's my first cycle though I'm pretty sure I won't come on when the app says I likely will. Do I do a hpt at the weekend/next week or just wait and see if af arrives anytime?

Aw, thank you Luci! Symptom-wise I've not had a huge amount yet. My boobs have gone massive and I've not had a lot of energy, but no nausea or morning sickness really yet so not been feeling too bad. I think that's what's making me nervous... If I was puking all the time I'd probably be satisfied everything was OK! The spotting I was having seems to have cleared up today which is good.

Sarah, how are you feeling symptom wise? Anything to report? Can't wait to hear about the scan! I'm sure it will all be fine x

Mild backache and cramps for me this afternoon... On my right side. Bit of a headache too actually.

Got to try and find the energy to go to the gym tonight I've been slacking and I need to get back into it! Might help keep me somewhat sane! Just really don't fancy it...

Thanks MrsCW86, Bobo and Cookie22 for the welcome. I am on cd28 and 8dpo, not hopeful as my I think I am starting to feel the signs of af. But my cycle is so irregular from 28 days to 46 that I never know when I am late.

Johno85 know how you feel wanting a normal 28 day cycle. I can't be the only person who has done the head calculation going 28 days cycle equal roughly 12 chances for a bfp in a year but a 45 day cycle is only 8..... maybe just me being ridiculous.

At 32 turning 33 in December just feels like time is running out.

Fingers crossed for you Bobo

I have my fingers crossed for you so hard, Bobo!

Still keep checking in on this thread to see how you're all doing. Currently very nervous about my early scan on Thursday...

I'm back after a weeks absence and just caught up on all your posts- hope you're all well?

Fingers Crossed BoBo for a BFP in the next couple of days!! :D

I have no idea what is going on with my body right now, Its been 8 weeks since my miscarriage and I still haven't had a period. Have had spotting on and off but nothing heavy enough to make me think its AF. No noticeable EWCM either so not sure I've even ovulated? Still waiting on my scan results to see if I have PCOS. I'm so fed up of it all now, just want to be pregnant again. :(

BoBo, perhaps test again on Friday? 😁

I was in a right mood yesterday, can't remember the last time I was like that. Just felt like sh*t all day. Didn't actually get dressed until 7pm! About 9pm had a bit of a backache. Maybe signs of af? I'm on cd26 first cycle off the pill. x

Ah bobo my turn to be your cheerleader. When you going to test next? AF arrived this morning with a bang. 39 day cycle, so onto cycle #9 now I think?! Any other tips for trying to shorten LP/ov earlier. Am on seven seas and agnus castus. Also tried evening primrose oil before but other than a 31 day cycle initially after starting AC they're all over the place. What I wouldn't give for a "normal" 28 day regular cycle. Feeling a bit down and fed up. Think we need a BFP to cheer us up nudges bobo X

Welcome BB! Ah cycle 12! I feel your pain as I'm not far behind you! We're all here to hand hold and for support. Hope this is your lucky cycle!

Ooh this is so interesting Bobo! I'm feeling so optimistic about this chick, eeeek!! I wonder if it would show up on a frer?? (Not trying to persuade you to test early ). Or do you think you've ov'd late?! Why do our bodies play silly beggers with us! Xx

May just be that bit too early for the hpt BoBo. Give it a go in a few days fx x

Finally recovered from my post-wedding hangover... Definitely made the most of a few too many glasses of vino!

Welcome BBS, you're in good company here with feeling like that but everyone is lovely if you need a place to let it all out!

Sorry that the witch got you shoney and for the bfn johno,* hope you're ok lovelies fx for you bobo!*

Moonlight I'm so impressed you're crocheting, I tried knitting once and it was a disaster! Although I enjoyed it which (as my DH told me) was the main thing

Hi Ladies,

Could I join?
TTC #1
Cycle 12
Age 32

Trying my best to think about anything else but not always easy. Life seems to revolve around tests and praying after does not come.

Ooh BoBo fingers are crossed for you!!

Luci eventually you will have Googled everything and even rephrase everything you Google and if you're anything like me continue Googling until you get an answer you like the look of. I have read so many contradicting things over the past few weeks that I have decided not to Google anymore!

Currently crocheting my pregnant friends some baby cardis and booties (secret practice run for when it's my turn!) to take my mind off it all. As well as getting ready to go back to work next week!

Feel your pain ladies, only on cycle 1 post pill but 44 days so far 😢😢

Shoney I'm glad you're feeling better, having a meltdown (although awful at the time) can help you get things in perspective in the long run, well it does me!! xx

Ooh Bobo I'm excited for ya chick!! Do you any cheapy preg tests lying about? I would be tempted to use one since you have a pretty dark line! Here's hoping it's a bfp woooo!!

Hi Cat, sorry to hear your cycles are so long! If it's any help, I sort of went through similar cycles to you! 36 days follow by 2 cycles in the 50s! Then it did settle after cycle 3. Hope it settles down for you hun.

Well I had the usual pelvic pain today so I'm assuming I've ov'd! Gutted that we had a night off last night but have been 'at it like rabbits' lol all last week up until Saturday night. Will go again tonight then the 1ww begins (hopefully even a 10 day wait or beyond if my luteal phase plays ball ) xx

Hi ladies, haven't posted in a while as well it seems there isnt really much going on with me, continually 'lurking' though, hope you dont mind!! After a promising 38 day second cycle I am now on cd55, cycle 3 so looks like its another long cycle, so frustrating! Every few weeks seem to be having like a tiny bit of ewcm but then nothing ever comes of it, so it seems like Im gearing up for something and then.for whatever reason it stops!!

Ooh Bobo, I do hope it is your month, fingers crossed!!! Lets think positive

Interesting what you say about the exercise thing shoney. I am pretty into my exercise too, 4/5 times a week kinda routine, but im not underweight, even put on a few pounds since stopping the pill. Hoping thid isnt having a negative impact on my cycles..........

Hope everyone is enjoying the bank holiday