Thread 21 TTC #1 - The one where all our cycles went haywire but we DID NOT GIVE UP

Just did my last test, 20 day bloods. OH and I have already got an appointment in 2 weeks time to get the low down on all the results.

Kwick - my mum always made pickled eggs. OH and his fam were always like ugghh but they are fully converted now. good luck for today! Thinking of you

Skip - what a random mix of interesting dreams. I'm jealous, my vivid dreams are always nightmares.

Welcome scottish!

Hiya scottish!!! Fancy that eh? you are most welcome!

So deed is done - off back to work!

Good luck kwick! Keeping my fingers crossed for you :-) and welcome Scottish

Sending hugs to you Star - I think we all feel your pain.

Welcome Scottish!

Everything crossed kwick!!!

Of course you can Scottish, hope this month is lucky for you

Hello, can I join you all?
Hello kwick fancy seeing you here

Name: Scottish
Age: 28
TTC #1
Cycle: Not sure, been trying for 13 months now
CD4

My cycles are usually around 34 days long but last month was 45 days (suspected anovulatory cycle).

The thread title caught my eye and I thought I'd join you lot if that's ok? You seem like a nice bunch

fxskip I don't think Gwyneth is all that - I mean who calls their child "Apple"????

I had my scan this morning: follicle 15mm, which still below 16mm (preferred size prior to treatment) however Dr is hoping there is a mature egg inside (which is the important thing) as I am on cd20. Oestradiol levels good, lining good. All systems are go!!!
So magic potion going in at about 11.30am and will hopefully be there to meet egg (my version of SMEP)
Need to remember to get pineapple on the way home.

Totally getting a scrapbook. I decorate a planner each week so this will be super fun lol

DH became untired as soon as I accidentally got naked. Score!!

Omg you've just reminded me we've got gherkins in the fridge yessssssss

mouse but you are making money!!! i want to become a YouTube star... but not sure what to talk about and I am not so photogenic...
This the first time I have selloed down and charted the OPKs like this but I may have HPTS in a box somewhere I am going to be that old lady that when she dies they cannot get to her as there are piles of clutter everywhere

sk1pper I have never been brave enough to try a pickled egg - although I love gherkins and pickled onions...

This is the one Kwick - good luck!!

Oh mouse stop it! now I want to get a scrap book for my OPKs, I've been chucking them in the bin up till now.

I've just raided my pickled eggs, had a massive craving. OH was like 'oooh your pregnant' I'm like, nope just a late night pig. Also only 2dpo...

Lsfx Kwick!!!!!!

Mouse I stick mine with sellotape. I've got the last couple of months but binned the rest of the year. Can't be good to see those

FX Kwick!! Grow folly grow!

Kwick so are you testing with FMU? I was told not to. I did mine today at 1pm.

Also, do you stick them to the paper using celotape. I'm such a fucking weirdo. I don't know why i need to know. And do you keep them all in a folder.

Oh and I checked. $4 revenue from my YouTube. ROLLING IN IT. hahahaha.

Well, trust my luck, DH is "tired"

Oh and this is my OPK chart... but you know I trust the blood test the clinic did over these

Whoop whoop Alexia!!!

fxskip you are so amazing!! I love that you did all this analysis!!!

Hmm interesting article Alexia not sure how that science figures with IUI - but you know at this stage of the game i just have to trust that the FC knows what they are doing!!!

Oh God fxskip please behave at work tomorrow... maybe consider talkng in food for everyone of course I am not suggesting bribery!!!

mouse enjoy Rome - such a wonderful city!
OMG are you a Youtube millionaire????

That is right starmist at my FC if after noon then cd1 next day. have loads of and and and whatever this is:

Ok so ALL SYSTEMS ARE GO!!!!
Bloods taken today have shown LH surge, I have just stabbed myself with the trigger and I have a scan at 9am and if follicle big enough IUI at 11.30 tomorrow... it is what it is but I really hope there has been a miracle growth spurt since this morning. The milk I had in office fridge had turned and I did not have time to have lunch (again).

I know exactly how you feel hon it's so incredibly hard. Don't apologise for feeling low - it's heart wrenching and lots of us have been there too. Right now you feel hopeless and that's fine, take care of yourself and do what you need to do - speak to your oh or a friend or read your fave book watch your fave film - whatever you need to get through the next day or so. That's honestly how I felt just before AF - like I wanted to chuck the whole thing in. In a few days you willl feel better, I promise

starmist ! It consumes you doesnt it ? Is all i think about i keep imagining tellingdh i am pregnant especially a few days before af i know what you mean it feels like its impossible now !

Sorry Star - we get you, I think we all say were okay when we're not really.

Only get the OPKs if youre sure you won't stress over them. Maybe try and nail down the day you ovulate and then only commit to using 4 or 5 a cycle after that if your cycles are regular. Xx

I thought I was ok but I'm not. It's so unfair. I'm sick of thinking about TTC all the time. I wish we'd started years ago. I keep imagining what it'll be like to tell people I'm pregnant but it all seems pointless. I just don't feel like it's going to happen. Sorry for being down.

So sorry star I was kind of waiting for your BFP this time not sure why. It's not too late for it still.

Looks like AF is finally starting to properly show herself. Am I right in thinking if AF starts in the evening, CD1 starts the next day?

I've ordered some opks. Never used them before as thought it would add to the stress (have just monitored cm for the past 5 cycles) but feel I need to try something different.

Loving the stats chat 🤓