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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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Kaydee2017 · 07/01/2017 09:30

Sorry for the dud digi mouse! Especially when you have waited!

And for you alexia, still everything crossed for you!!

Before we started TTC, I thought the POAS bit would be so exciting, having a rethink now Shock

ns1348 · 07/01/2017 09:19

Alexia sorry there's not been much progression yet, but hang in there as it hasn't been long between the tests, and some of mine have looked fairly similar. Thinking of you.

Mouse sorry too about the dud.

Mouse and kwick digis last around/just over 24 hours: I was said when mine had gone off. How frequently are you both still testing? Housemate asked whether there are others still testing this frequently after BFPs yesterday: today's only second day I've managed not to since Sun, I think. When should we stop?!

Starmist · 07/01/2017 09:01

Congratulations Alexia & Pug!!!!!!!! GrinGrinGrin

Welcome newbies.

Flowers to anyone who needs them, especially Jam, hang in there lovey it WILL happen xxx

harrietm87 · 07/01/2017 08:05

alexia congrats!!!! I'm sure tomorrow will bring good news!
binky I think we're in the same boat - I'm cd 34 today and still no AF. Last cycle was 36 days when for the last 2 years I've averaged 29-31. Have you tested?

AlexiaB · 07/01/2017 07:52

I don't see any progression on the frer this morning. My chart is still high (36.86) and no af so I was so hopeful but it's just the same shit that always happens. Everyone and their dog would have a blaring BFP by now!

Refusing to test now until at least 15dpo (if I make it that far).

I'm sorry Kathrino Flowers I really hope it's too early for you.

Sorry you're feeling down Binky Flowers

Mouse a dud? Shock Get a refund!

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miwelaisjacydo · 07/01/2017 07:51

Morning all... have missed last few days. Anybody care to give me the headlines?

Have failed to get dr appointment re kidney infection but am going to sit and wait Monday after work if no better.

Hope all ok

MouseLove · 07/01/2017 07:46

I'm not sure I can kwick, not got the receipt still. And not a conversation I want with the customer service staff at my local ASDA. Dim wits spring to mind. Might email clearblue though. 😕

kwick · 07/01/2017 07:18

kathrino and binky I am sorry if I gave either of you encouragement to test Flowers what a fcuker

mouse God that is annoying - will you take it back for a refund?

MouseLove · 07/01/2017 07:03

So my digital was a dud. Been waiting all week. Gah. I had terrible tummy ache last night too. 😕

Kath sorry for the bfn, you're not out yet!

💐 for you Binky. X

Binkybunny13 · 07/01/2017 06:55

And you kathrino Flowers Shame the luck didn't rub off on us too!

Kathrino · 07/01/2017 06:54

Blazing white BFN this morning on a FRER. Imagine AF will turn up this morning now.

Flowers for you Binky.

Binkybunny13 · 07/01/2017 06:16

Glad your numbers were good kwick, fx for this positivity following you through your whole pregnancy.

Flowers EJ and London. Totally with you on the physical pain and tears. We will get there it's just so frustrating not being in control and not knowing when

I'm almost certain that AF is starting. 4 days late. Pissed off with another long cycle (36 days). Think I might need a gp appointment as the last 3 months have been out of "normal" period length

Going to try to keep busy sightseeing today to stop the tears!

kwick · 07/01/2017 01:23
kwick · 07/01/2017 01:22

Cannot sleep - am waking up "fully" with a view to releating my getting ready to schleep routine - which will hopefully give me a deep sleep.
Been woken up by a combination of acid reflux - probably had too much sugar before bed (only smarties has the answer) and the neighbours dog trying to break his front door down - which is right by my bedroom. I swear I was terrified and did not know what it was - so I texted neighbour and he said it was dog! The whole house shakes (old Victorian terrace) when the banging starts... I wonder if my very loud snoring has the same effect Blush

mouse I am not sure exactly but disappointingly little time - noticed it had stopped yesterday so not more than 3 days Sad don't think I thought to take a photo... but unlike Alexia I cannot remember - both my short term and long term memory is shot Wink
mouse are you doing another tomorrow?

jam I totally understand the physical longing/yearning - feel like I have had that since late teens - which for me is a LONG time ago!!! The thing that is so disconcerting is that apart from sore boobage, the odd womble cramp and the BFPs I do not feel any different... I am still expecting a sort of mystical feeling to enter my body... but I may have read too many Mills and Boon novels Confused
Your BFP, I am certain, is just around the corner, so please hang in there. 💕

Kathrino · 06/01/2017 22:51

Oh EJ, it's always so hard to see friends like that. There seem to be so many pregnant women around at the moment too. Lots of Flowers for you. You're definitely still in with a chance this month, those sperm can hang around for a good few days and you're just giving them the chance to get into position.

Thanks Alexia, good luck for you too!

Love it kwick! Good POAS-ing!

Londonjam · 06/01/2017 22:50

Hurrah to being late alexia and to all those BFPs kwick 🎊🎊🎊

EJ it is physical the longing for it, I completely sympathise. Try not to put too much pressure on yourself or your DH. Could he be persuaded in the morning perhaps?

Came home and wept again this evening. Think DH might get tired of this and trade me in! Then defo no BFP lol

MouseLove · 06/01/2017 22:47

Kwick, how long do the digital show the display? I have another to do tomorrow. A week since my last. DH is still in disbelief and talks like I'm not actually upduffed. Hopefully tomorrow it will be 3+

Alexia, my DH said this to me 3 years ago the first time we were TTC. If it does happen this month, then we go again. Until it happens. And we never give up. Ever. Fx for tomorrow, I hope you can sleep!! 😘

EJ2009 · 06/01/2017 22:39

I saw my friend earlier who is 7 months pregnant and now i cant get rid of the physical pain of how much i want to be in that position. Dh wasnt up for dtd either and im worried we will not have the timings right now.

AlexiaB · 06/01/2017 21:50

kwick hah that's how I passed all my exams with little effort Wink
SOO HAPPY to hear about your amazing beta (hcg test) and progesterone levels!!! I knew it'd be fine! Count down to your scan is on... Grin

I'm not leaving jam! I'd miss you all too much and there's still a longgg way to go for me yet.

EJ sounds good to me, hope you can get another BD in just in case. O-2 does have the best odds statistically.

Love your positivity Mouse, I'm shitting it! So scared of seeing a bfn. Still no AF though so I'm officially late.

Good luck for tomorrow Kath and anyone testing. LSFX!

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AFireInside · 06/01/2017 21:00

Congratulations to you Pug!
FX for you too alexia

Someone dropped a baby bomb today at work. I am genuinely pleased for her but she had only been off the pill for one month, so I'm a teeny bit jealous Blush.

WingingIt83 · 06/01/2017 20:56

Lol kwick!

This thread is going so quick , 19 pages in 4 days!

kwick · 06/01/2017 20:27

Okay so I may have gone a bit wild with HPTS... but will keep on POAS at least until scan on 16 Jan...

Thread 23. TTC #1 - New Year, New Opportunities. Let's keep those BFPs rolling in!
MouseLove · 06/01/2017 20:19

Ah must have missed that FRER Alexia - it's been a busy thread today lol. I really think you'll be very happy tomorrow. Fx for you. Xxx

EJ2009 · 06/01/2017 19:47

Oohh you have made me feel better about my timings. Im now on cd 18 but only got a positive opk yesterday so had dtd the day before that but not yesterday & dh is a bit resistant today as we dtd lots round days 11-15 as thats my typical ovulation. Hopefully all is not lost.

sk1pper · 06/01/2017 19:39

Kwick - only every other day - that's fine right? Grin Glad all your numbers are good xx

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