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Thread 23. TTC #1 - New Year, New Opportunities. Let's keep those BFPs rolling in!

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AlexiaB · 02/01/2017 16:29

Calling all OPK-ers, Temp-ers, Clomid-ers, Femara-ers, IUI-ers, IVF-ers and anyone else on the TTC #1 Bus.

Happy New Year! It's 2017 and it's OUR year Star

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. We've ditched the Gregorian calendar in favour of the TTC Cycle Day calendar, and we don't get a lot of baby dust in these here parts, we just keep it legs spread and fingers crossed (LSFX). We love a baby bomb from a prior bus-mate but if we get told to 'just relax and enjoy it' ONE MORE TIME you will get a punch in the face!

We have a new Grad's Thread. We recently lost a whole load of ttc veterans to the good side and we're absolutely desperate to join in the fun! May 2017 lead us all to upduffed heaven and the Grad's thread, amen.

We don't have rules as such but expect to be talked down from the ledge with kind but firm words if you get too hysterical. But most importantly, don't convince yourself that you're pregnant in the tww. That is paramount!

Hop on board, post your stats and prepare to be dazzled by the wealth of TTC knowledge we long-timeys have to share...

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sk1pper · 09/01/2017 15:48

Hi ladies, sorry to bomb the thread (haven't had time to reply to anyone) but thanks for all your well wishes.

Unfortunately, have spent the best part of today in hospital. Decided to ride out increasing pain and bleeding at work because I'm incredibly shy and don't like to make a scene and collapsed about an hour into my shift (yes, im a fucking idiot).

I've had the usual scans, pregnancy tests for ectopic, physical exam and treatment for my wrist which I fractured when I fell. At one point they wanted to cut me open to check it all but I told them they didn't have my permission to remove anything so they just gave me something for the pain and monitored me for a few hours.

They seemed quite worried at one point, but I knew it wasn't an ectopic. Anyway, going home now and bleeding has stopped. Cycles a bust again I guess.

Will reply to you all individually once I'm home.

Kaydee2017 · 09/01/2017 15:43

I tentatively signed up for FF but not temping or OPKing, just keeping track of CM, symptoms & tracking AF, but seems simple to do that so far!

I get what you mean as well jam, my DH thinks it's nailed on for cycle 1, despite my efforts to educate him otherwise - need to try harder on that I think!

Lastly, Kwik your allotment in the sun is making me want to go outdoors, stupid work Angry

Flashinthepan · 09/01/2017 15:40

I've jsut started using FF Winging on Alexia's recommendation, the main app is free. I think the thing I'm finding worst is that it if you are not accurate or don't give full info consistently, you might read something wrong into your cycle even if there isn't anything, but I think once you start doing it full on I think it will be useful.

WingingIt83 · 09/01/2017 15:30

I really should download FF but complexity and cost putting me off -how much is it and what level of access would I need?

I use ovia but ignore her estimates of FW etc and just use it for my bbt chart and to record dtd and ewcm

Poppet8583 · 09/01/2017 15:15

Thanks for the welcomes ladies! I downloaded the FF app too but not quite sure how it works yet... I've heard mixed reports on Ovia and I agree on your thoughts Pyjamas, it doesn't matter what you put in, it tells you it "could be an early pregnancy symptom or PMS". Great!

Just reading through the thread, good luck to all of you waiting to test. We haven't been trying long but I'm surprised at how much I want it to happen - I thought I'd be more relaxed about it but NOPE!

kwick · 09/01/2017 15:13

Am treating myself to a viewing of "Love Actually" - love that film!!! I have actually been to a wedding reception in the same place as where Kiera has hers before she gets on boat. #claimtofame

kwick · 09/01/2017 15:09

pyjamas I am afraid to say that I got there first!!! Jack is all mine - besides don't you already have a man?!

Ladies sudden wave of nausea... had to get up for meter reader and feel most unwell... will take as a good sign.

Wow sam! Please explain more!

samram91 · 09/01/2017 14:48

yea I have a double womb :)

Pyjamas81 · 09/01/2017 14:44

Welcome poppet! I used to use Ovia then switched to Fertility Friend. Ovia is prettier, but Fertility Friend better at picking up ovulation (if you temp) in my opinion and Ovia used to tell me every symptom I put in may be a pregnancy sign - not what I need in TWW! Others do get on better with it though 🙂

Oh my - Eastenders kwick - such drama! Just saw a preview snippet of tonight's on Facebook (yes, I'm that sad). Don't worry Jack, you can cry on my shoulder!

HepKestrel · 09/01/2017 14:38

welcome poppet!

kwick · 09/01/2017 14:30

Welcome poppet!!!
I have never used Ovia but many on here will tell you that it is a bitch-app!!!
Sorry about BFN - cold and bladder infection probably impacted ovulation.

jam why thank you dear lady!!! I am rather proud - I actually created a photobook for my family if our journey with it and gave it to them on New Years Day. I plan to do the same for next nine months and beyond only that will be for moi!
Don't know if yoh have seen these women who take a picture of themselves each week of pregnancy... only I already look 12 months pregnant... but its a laugh! Shit I am already so invested... what will I do if I have another MC?

On a different note: just got caught up with Eastenders...!!!!!!!!!!! So sad... but I never did take to either... I would sure like to comfort Jack though!

Poppet8583 · 09/01/2017 14:21

Hi all, hope I'm not too late to join? I'm new to this so bear with me...

I'm 31
TTC #1
Cycle 2
CD 32

Period is currently 2 days late and Ovia says I should test on Wednesday but obvs I couldn't wait so tested this morning and it was negative. I don't know why I did it! Feel like I've had a few symptoms but not sure as I'm just getting over a bladder infection and a really nasty cold (which came out of nowhere).

This TTC stuff is tough right?! Ahhhhh

Londonjam · 09/01/2017 14:04

That's great you've got your appointment booked Friday kath I hope you've got an understanding and proactive gp

Welcome Sam sorry you've been trying so long. Did you mean double womb?

Kwick you're allotment is amazeballs. Hall looks fab also

Londonjam · 09/01/2017 14:01

Hurrah for fuck it day pyjamas that sounds like a good one

Everything crossed for your scan kavan let us know how you get on

Londonjam · 09/01/2017 13:53

Sorry your brother is in hospital macs times like that are very hard 💐💐take care of yourself

From what you've decided flash I would definitely see my GP. Still reading through..

Londonjam · 09/01/2017 13:52

Sorry tonks great PMA though 👍🏼

Peaches you know I think he is struggling with it. I really think he expected it to happen more easily than I did. When I get my period he says "You are joking " like he is totally surprised. I like the sound of your GP!

It must be so frustrating having to wait flash. Is there any official advice ok spotting after mc?

Enjoy getting back on it missy Wink

Hope it goes well with the doctor skipper and the pain is easing

kwick · 09/01/2017 13:49

kavan!!! how are you feeling? Best of luck with scan!

Well done kathrino!!! LOL adulting!! I guess I should be doing my tax return but just CANNOT get up the energy... want to schnooze some more!!!

Welcome sam!!!
I have done 2 rounds of IVF and 7 of IUI - ask away!

Oh and BTW the way I am not in the photo of the shed!!!

Some before and afters of hall:

Thread 23. TTC #1 - New Year, New Opportunities. Let's keep those BFPs rolling in!
Thread 23. TTC #1 - New Year, New Opportunities. Let's keep those BFPs rolling in!
HepKestrel · 09/01/2017 13:45

kwick my sort of present !!! my garden is so neglected...... must remember to prune the roses.....

mac sorry about your brother. I hope he is being looked after well and on the mend.

Flashinthepan · 09/01/2017 13:45

It looks incredible! Loving the shed. Plenty of fresh homegrown vegetables must be excellent for growing a healthy baby too! I guess that's the upside to early pregnancy exhaustion - a great excuse to take naps!

HepKestrel · 09/01/2017 13:43

welcome sam! 29 cycles?

we have several people who are going down the IVF route, who I am sure can give you more specific advice than myself.

Sorry you have been trying so long, and don't worry none of us would dare say "just relax" !

All rants and moans are welcome here ! (I certainly have)

Have just tried to predict my next AF so I can book my overdue smear test...... well that will something nice to look forward to next month Angry

kwick · 09/01/2017 13:42

flash just woke up from a short nap Grin
We will NEVER let the allottment go!!!! Albeit I cannot do too much on it for time being, others can!!! Did I mention that my birthday present last year was a new shed?

Thread 23. TTC #1 - New Year, New Opportunities. Let's keep those BFPs rolling in!
kwick · 09/01/2017 13:38

macs sorry to hear about your brother Flowers

Flashinthepan · 09/01/2017 13:38

Welcome Sam! 29 cycles, what a trooper.

samram91 · 09/01/2017 13:29

Hello!

Can I join?
25
TTC #1 for 29 cycles
double womb don't know details until i've had hsg which i'm waiting for.
referral to wrexham maelor to fertility unit awaiting second appointment on 6th Feb for IVF referral and discussion see whats next.
would be great to speak to people in the same boat as me been incredibly low in mood and sick of the wait and to be kept being told just keep trying and relax! Angry

Pyjamas81 · 09/01/2017 13:14

Thanks kav and Kathrino - I need to stop stressing, and at cycle 7, I think I'm getting better! I'm not depriving myself so much, and I've stopped temping after ov - temps won't tell me anything AF won't a few hours later, I'd be getting my hopes up by now! So glad to hear all going well for you kav Smile