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When's the best time to get pregnant? Use our interactive ovulation calculator to work out when you're most fertile and most likely to conceive.

Thread 20 TTC #1 - We. Want. Babies.

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AlexiaB · 20/10/2016 10:06

Hugh enjoys ISW and his love affair with Doreen. He watches out for skittle tits and weepyitis. Mrs Arseholey Fucknut (AF) shows up when you least want her but brings wine and soft cheese as a consolation prize.

We don't have rules as such but expect to be talked down from the ledge with kind and well meaning but firm words if you get too hysterical. But most importantly don't convince yourself you're pregnant in the tww. That is paramount! It messes with your head and makes you crazy crazier.

We don't get a lot of baby dust in these here parts. We want a fanny full of determined Doreen, not unicorn farts and gnome tears with extra sparkle. We've been going a while now so the novelty has somewhat worn off and we're slightly battle scarred and bruised in the cervix area.

Post your stats and add your dates. A more lovely, supportive group of ladies you couldn't wish to meet. We like it when the grads stick around too. No question is too daft. We have opk experts, temp experts, cervical mucus management teams and symptom spotters extraudinaire!

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Notyetthere · 21/10/2016 18:48

EJ- Yup, I have also just recovered from thrush which started at 5dpo. It seems to be a pattern with me. Last time I got thrush during the luteal phase and ended up with a bfp. I am assuming that it is either related to hormones changing from oestrogen to progesterone. To be honest I really don't know. Since I came off the pill in June I have had a few bouts of it.

LondonJem · 21/10/2016 18:40

Bluebird we've got to have our tests then get our referral. I've got to wait for day 22 to get my bloods done. Not sure when the scan will be. DH is trying to work out when to do his second SA - its tricky to time it as he has to abstain for 3 days before and I'm ovulating in 6-7 days. He might wait until after fertile week then do it. I've made a doctors appointment on the 17 November and I think she refers us then - once we've got all the info together. Phew!

kwick · 21/10/2016 18:36

sk1pper I am glad your pain has gone. Must have been so frightening. I have VERY heavy periods and always have to have baseline scans day 1-3... yuck! But scanners are used to it.

Well done moose lovely piccie Star

mouse I am giving you a starky Star for holding out so long but will you test already (on a FRER!!!)

Just seen GP - thinks all my supplements are causing itchiness... wants to check I am not diabetic... great, just great...

MouseLove · 21/10/2016 18:03

Ok so I'm on my way home from work. Think we might have some food and then nip out for a test. I kinda don't want to take it now. I know it won't be what I want to see. But at least I'll have my bloods back next week so if there's something else going on I'll be able to re-focus on that.

kwick · 21/10/2016 18:02

you for any POAS I always wee into a plastic beaker and then do the test - less spillage and more comfort Confused

EJ2009 · 21/10/2016 17:50

So im 7dpo. Working hard at not symptom spotting but was a wee bit excited by a change in cm as i dont normally see any about now... anyway....tmi alert, ive only chuffin well got thrush Sad not only is it not a symptom but im very uncomfortable.

kwick · 21/10/2016 17:13

Great news jem!!! Yep pelvic scan is up your fanjo!

fxskip you are NOT barren!!! Angry sounds like you have a hell of a lot on right now though Flowers

Alexia I am very sorru about your Grandfather passing. 91 is a real good innings- not much of a consolation I know Flowers

I am right there with you Nicky!!! EDD is not important - getting and sustaining a pregnancy is!

mouse I take 50mg daily if thyroxine for thyroid- my clinic puts a lot of importance on the thyroid function and I retest every 6 weeks to make sure I am taking the right dose.

kwick · 21/10/2016 17:01

Thanks alexia for new amazeballs thread Grin

Just placeholding for now as I am way behind:
kwick
TTC #1
Age: I only admit to 21 42
Am footloose and fancy free so am using donor magic potion.
Have been TTC for over 1 year (5 failed IUIs), got BFP with IVF but sadly MC at 8 weeks; did another IVF which was a BFN. Had a Hycosy last cycle (to make sure tubes are a-ok). Waiting for AF to do IUI again.
Really recommend that you take a squize at "It starts with the egg" (no I do not get royalties) - I am on most of the supplements mentioned therein.
Also I recommend for POAS that you use FRER (again no royalties) Grin
Happy to share my 2WW and pre-ovulation tips!

Binkybunny13 · 21/10/2016 16:35

Moose you have made my cold heart melt- congratulations on your lovely little bean! Flowers Hope it continues to go perfectly for you Smile

bluebird3 · 21/10/2016 16:04

jem our appointment is 14th nov. when is yours?

Congrats moose. That's a beautiful blob! Smile

HepKestrel · 21/10/2016 16:03

inspector ha! i think i am weeks away from being ready for a park run!

week2 is alternating 90sec run, 2min walk. For now i just go to the gym (attached to work so cheap) straight after work. The hardest part for me in the past is getting into the habit of exercise. am going again tonight.

But i will be healthy, and i will be able to handle my stress and anxiety better Smile..... equally important for me and for me the best practical thing i can do to help ttc. well..... other than WinkWinkWinkWink

my caffeine intake is probably 1-3 cups a day, so not too bad.

HepKestrel · 21/10/2016 15:58

yey moose !!!!!!!

so happy for you !!! FlowersFlowersFlowersFlowersFlowersFlowers

LondonJem · 21/10/2016 15:58

Hurrah! Thrilled it's all going well moose that's wonderful news SmileSmileSmilethanks for sharing xx

Mooseville · 21/10/2016 15:28

Hi everyone!!!

Just on the way back from the scan, it was so exciting. Saw a little blob and a little flickering heartbeat! Still only early days as only 7 weeks but it was very reassuring to see it doing what it was meant to, especially as I don't seem to have many symptoms! Just tired, a bit queasy occasionally and hungry! Lol

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geeup · 21/10/2016 14:40

Hi all. Sorry but late with stats as am on holiday.
Geeup
Aged 34
Ttc #1
Cycle 18 (feels like foreeeeever)
Serial opker, part-time temper
Preseed, softcups, EPO, tried the lot

LondonJem · 21/10/2016 13:26

I think it's because of the low morphology yes. The GP said they don't make decisions based on one SA as results do fluctuate.

The morphology thing is a nightmare. It's so unclear how important it is. It seems to be that if your count is high and they swim well you should be able to conceive naturally. However there are lots and lots of stories of couples trying for years and requiring IVF. But then maybe there were other factors for them?

Such a minefield.

sk1pper · 21/10/2016 13:08

So they've sent him for test two because of the morphology? Sounds like there is nothing really wrong with the swimmers though :) I hope that's the case for us!

LondonJem · 21/10/2016 13:02

Skipper he had high count 95m and 45 progressive - needs to be over 32. Those are the most important things so relieved they are both good. He had 2% morphology - basically they look at a sample of 100 sperms and count how many are 'normal'. The criteria is very strict apparently - and how representative 100 is out of 95million??? Normal range is considered to be 4% and above.

sk1pper · 21/10/2016 12:20

Hep - so glad your c25k is going well, definitely worth while sticking to it not just for the obvious improvment in your physical conditions but its a lovely mental distraction too.

Moose - how did you scan go? Do they give you results there and then or do you have to wait?

Miw - sorry Flowers, I don't think anyone on here will judge you for seeing a Clervoiant, many of us are at the stage of tyring everything and anything.

Jem - SA was this morning. The hospital was heaving and he only just got it to the path lab within half an hour. What were the results of your first SA test?

Penguin - wow, nice one regarding your referral for tests! Another prime example of - its not what you know, it's who you know ;)

I've just noticed that my ultrasound has an internal part to it...I'm a little worried as it will be on CD3 and my period is so, so heavy. Is that okay do you think?

LondonJem · 21/10/2016 12:18

That's great news re the consultant penguin well done mrpenguin Star

InspectorPenguin · 21/10/2016 11:23

Hi everyone, that last thread got filled up quickly!

My stats:
Age 35 (for 3 weeks only Sad)
TTC#1
Cycle #8
CD12 of a likely 35ish.
Testing 13th Nov if no AF by then.

Came off Microgynon after 17+ years at the start of the year and have been having pretty long cycles since then. Using OPKs but not tried temping and don't intend to anytime soon. Never get any ovulation symptoms (besides positive OPKs) so hoping there is something going on inside me!

I went to the GP after 6 months (due to age) but he was very unhelpful, chucked me out and told me to come back in the new year.
However, I have news! DP had worked with the hospital fertility consultant before and emailed him for some advice and to see if we could self-refer. He immediately emailed back to invite us to his clinic (confirming that our GP should have started us on tests) and so we are going next week. Very happy!

Alexia very sorry to hear about your granddad Flowers

Sorry to those who have had AF arrive, or are in limbo, and FX for those of you with promising signs.

Very pleased to hear all going well so far Moose. Best of luck today - please do let us know how it goes.

Skipper I'm glad to see you're feeling much better now. It sounded awful! Sod's law that it all happened during your holiday too. Sounds like fab news on all the tests happening so quickly though.

Hep that is great news about the changes you're seeing in resting HR already, well done! Are you going to be doing any ParkRuns? They're fab for getting used to the 5k distance and the community spirit is wonderful. You get all your times recorded online too so it's great for seeing your improvements over time and there are plenty of people that walk the whole course, or walk/run so no-one feels left behind. How are the new trainers working for you?

Hope everyone has a good Friday!

LondonJem · 21/10/2016 11:18

Glad the pain has subsided skipper yes we are very similar with our tests now Smile I just want to crack on with it. Has your oh done his SA? Mine has to take his second in on Monday. I'm praying for a more normal morphology score.

Sorry about BFN binky Flowers

Hello moose good to see you glad you are still with us. You are my cycle 11 inspiration! Let us know how the scan goes. Do you have many pregnancy symptoms?

Hello miw sorry about AF it is so shit Sad other people need to mind their own business!

Oh bluebird Sad that is rubbish, they don't get the poas heartache clearly. When is your appointment?

Day 8 today. Should probably start having some sex...

Binkybunny13 · 21/10/2016 10:40

Well I tested this morning as still no AF and as expected BFN. Just want sodding AF to turn up so can get on with next cycle now

I really really really want to be a mum. I hate this!

MrsG280516 · 21/10/2016 10:02

CD14 today and another small temp drop... not really going in the right direction!!

MrsG280516 · 21/10/2016 09:55

Mouse Rome was amazing!! We had such a good time, prepare for lots of walking because the Metro there isn't very good as it only goes in two directions really. Its good for getting to the Vatican or Colosseum though. Oh and if you fancy a special meal whilst you're there, check out Restaurant Life, we had their black truffle tasting menu and it was unbelievable!

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