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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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AlexiaB · 06/01/2017 15:07

Winging well done to your OH for booking the SA. Fx all goes smoothly.

Did I do anything differently this cycle? Yes. But I believe it's luck, femara and also the changes we made to maximise DH's sperm a good few months ago. I also started B100 complex, Bromelain supps and kept my feet warm.

We had more sex and continued into the tww but made sure to nail O-2 and O-1 which fell on Xmas day and Boxing day. We'd had a rare drink and it was the first time in a while it was fun, passionate sex not just boring make-a-baby-omg-please-hurry-up-and-cum sex! I didn't overthink it or use any fertile lube as I'd forgotten to pack it.

I have been writing down some symptoms I've had in my phone notes during the tww. They're a bit strange and tmi but will post if people are interested.

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AlexiaB · 06/01/2017 14:47

You're all so lovely Flowers Thanks!

Skip I'm literally so scared about another chemical Sad Don't know if my heart can take it! Everything is riding on that frer tomorrow morning. Great stats, btw!

Don't worry Flash you'll pick it all up quickly. The forum really helped me learn the ropes. If I was you I'd manually override O day so that it doesn't mess up your stats for future cycles as the crosshairs are definitely in the wrong position. Then you'll have more accurate data. You could start opks if you feel up to it, they will give you a heads up on when O is coming, temps will confirm it. Top tip for all make sure you dtd O-2 and O-1 - these are the key days!

I'm sorry 2017 has been so shitty so far jam. It made me so sad reading your post, sending you big hugs Flowers I know good things are coming your way xx

Welcome Ginger and sorry to hear about your MC. Please stick around as effectively you are still ttc your first take home baby like many of us here Flowers

Keeping my fx for you Kathrino and Binky and anyone else testing soon.

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WingingIt83 · 06/01/2017 14:45

It's so reassuring to see these bfps after so many cycles!
ginger sorry I misinterpreted your first post you are def in the right place, lots of ladies in similar circumstances here :-)

I've got a stinking cold so been off work for a couple of days. Hope it doesn't delay the egg, especially as Dh booked in at create on cd 21. I'm only on cd now so hopefully not but might have to start temping again just for reassurance despite what I said at start of cycle! !

HepKestrel · 06/01/2017 14:27

Fx for you Alexia
Ginger you are in the right place.

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AlexiaB · 06/01/2017 14:22

Amazing line Pug. Congrats Star

I got some FRERs finally and tested with about 6mu diluted urine. I see a faint line. Praying I see progression tomorrow. This is cycle 20 and I'm desperate!

Loads to catch up on. Going back to read everything x

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Kathrino · 06/01/2017 14:08

Ginger, a number of people on the thread have had MC in the past too and you're very welcome here. I'm so sorry for your MC Flowers

WingingIt83 · 06/01/2017 14:06

We welcome everyone ginger so stick around Smile

GingerHanna · 06/01/2017 14:03

Good point winging... I think I'm in the wrong place! I originally typed out ttc1 but then realized that this was inaccurate due to the miscarriage... I'm off to go find the right place now. :)

Pyjamas81 · 06/01/2017 14:00

Yay yay yay pug!! So happy for you!!

MissyJones83 · 06/01/2017 13:51

Yay pug such good news xxx

Miranda234 · 06/01/2017 13:32

Aw huge congrats pug

WingingIt83 · 06/01/2017 13:27

pug wow cycle 16 that gives us all hope! Any change in dtd routines at all? Last months bfps definitely seemed to be along the 'less is more' lines!

FXSkip · 06/01/2017 13:26

No mistaking it Pug congrats and yes - you are pregnant. I'm finding just imagining the tiny bean each day working quite well, trying not to get ahead of myself. I feel so bloated it's hard to believe it's still only a grain of rice - I look like I've eaten a small country.

Pugmummy87 · 06/01/2017 13:11

Wow, thank you all so much for your lovely comments. I can't quite believe it. This was cycle 16 I think. Here is a FRER I took at lunchtime, the ic was second morning urine.

This was the worst month I've had ttc, terrible diet, drank lots, hardly took my vitamins Blush. I rejoined slimming world Wednesday evening!
Rest assured I've just taken some folic acid!

No symptoms really. I feel normal. The only thing I have noticed is I'm not spotty and a stronger sense of smell last couple of days. Kept telling DH the dogs smelt and I had to chuck the camembert last night as the smell was too much, whereas DH was like 'it doesn't smell that bad'. Now it makes sense lol.

I've taken advantage of boots 3 for 2 on fertility products and bought 2 packs of frers and a digi. Going to keep testing next couple of days, I'm paranoid about a chemical.

However, keep reminding myself of Kwick mantra 'today I am pregnant'.

Alexia really hope you get hold of a frer, if you lived near me I would so drop round one of mine for you to use! You are preggers I'm sure of it.

jam thank you so much for your lovely words. I'm sorry you've had such a crap start to 2017, but I have every faith that you will join the grads this year!

katharino I hope AF stays away for you too.

This is the best birthday present ever.

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Kathrino · 06/01/2017 12:29

Jam, I think it must be really weird to be at a medical appointment with DH so I can understand why it's a bit of a strange dynamic. In some ways, I think I would prefer to do them by myself but I realise that's neither practical nor fair! Thinking of you lovely lady Flowers

Welcome Tonk and Ginger!

Binky, I caved and bought some tests yesterday but they are staying firmly in their box until tomorrow. FX!

Winging, sorry for your baby bomb although it's always nice to hear a positive story about people who've managed to conceive despite difficulty. Doesn't make it any easier to take though. Good on your DH for booking in as well. Convincing my DH to do the same is going to be hard I think.

AF still not here (although last time I went to the loo, I mistakenly used the cubicle where the bulb has gone so had to check by the light of my phone...). Cramping on and off so think it won't be long though.

WingingIt83 · 06/01/2017 12:18

Get that frer alexia you are so preggers !

Welcome ginger - this is a ttc#1 thread so was your post a typo?

Got baby bombed again today with a 20wk scan. They've had lots of mc's so am happy for them but this staying positive thing is tough!
Dh has booked himself into Create on 19th 3 days after fw so here's hoping it's going to be a wasted £95

HepKestrel · 06/01/2017 12:11

Welcome tonk and ginger

Ginger CD means cycle-day. There is a page with all the MN acronyms. We have added a few more (lsfx= legs spread, fingers crossed) so don't hesitate to ask!!

Flashinthepan · 06/01/2017 11:59

London glad to hear you're okish but sorry that it's such a hard start to your year.

Londonjam · 06/01/2017 11:53

Thanks binky that's really good advice. I found the last medical appointment wth DH a bit weird and kept quieter than I usually do. It's just a different dynamic somehow with three of you there?! This time I'll make sure I've prepared and got my questions ready. Will let them know how seriously we've been taking it and we've not just been chancing it or messing up the timing for months on end.

Welcome newbies 😊

Flashinthepan · 06/01/2017 11:51

Skipper, mostly just brown mixed with CM (sorry, gross I know). Once or twice when I wipe its been reddish, but watery and light, not like a period. Is it safe to take fish oil/vit e when you're TTC or do you have to stop at certain points?

Peaches8Posies · 06/01/2017 11:49

Yeh flash its a complete catch 22 situation. You desperately want this so you do everything you can to make it so, then feel lost/slight overwhelmed by all the information and start question everything you are doing and taking! But, in the end if there is something wrong/needs sorted out then it's better to get on top of it sooner rather than later I think?

This time last year I was like just have sex a fair bit in the middle of your cycle and it will be fine. Oh the innocence Blush Smile

sk1pper · 06/01/2017 11:35

Flash - what colour spotting? I had old blood spotting (brown) which I believe I got rid of with fish oil capsules - one a day. But around the same time I started taking Vitamin E up until ovulation so could be that too.

sk1pper · 06/01/2017 11:32

Pug - oh my god congratulations!!!

Alexia - your definitely preggers, can't you go out and get a FRER now? I can't wait for you to retest.

This thread is insanely lucky at the moment...we're going to have more grads than undergrads soon.

Flashinthepan · 06/01/2017 11:14

I know it's so busy today! It's like we were all drawn by the scent of people POAS! Which sounds gross actually.

Skip I know you're right of course, and just need to keep playing that thought round in my head.

Peaches I totally agree. I think it is the access to so much information. I'm not saying its bad or wrong but it puts a totally different perspective on things, like you can make it happen and if you can't make it happen quick enough or perfect everytime than there must be something wrong with you. But it's impossible not to want to use every tool at your disposal!

Skipper if it was you that had a solution to pre AF spotting I would be forever in your debt if you could reshare it!

Also welcome Ginger!

Pyjamas81 · 06/01/2017 11:12

Wowee what a busy morning!! This thread is so lucky!!

HUGE congratulations to pug and alexia! I'm seeing definite lines!! Get to Boots for those frers immediately!! What have your symptoms been?

What an exciting day Smile

7dpo here and not a whiff of a symptom- maybe because I'm maybe finally succeeding at disregarding any!

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