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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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Londonjam · 06/01/2017 08:54

Hi girls cheering you all on especially upcoming testers - I can feel some BFPs in the air 🤞🏼

MouseLove · 06/01/2017 08:15

Alexia I'm keeping everything crossed for you. Absolutely everything. Your chart looks perfect and being late is promising. Try a FRER. I got a BFN on CD32 and BFP on CD34. Xxx

Good Luck pug. X

geeup · 06/01/2017 08:15

Got everything crossed for you alexia (and everyone ready to test). You know you can get pregnant so every reason why it could be your month!

Musicgrrl · 06/01/2017 08:09

alexia that's frustrating! I didn't think that digis were any more sensitive than ICs though? I couldn't see anything on ICs when I tested and then got a faint pos on FRER at 11dpo. I've been thinking though, b-complex messes around with your LP. I took 50mg to try to extend mine so taking 100mg (I think you said you were on?) could definitely be giving you a longer LP and hence higher temps at this stage. In which case it's a sign that it's doing its job and doesn't mean anything either way for whether you might get a BFP. The bit that makes me excited about you chart is that it seems triphasic. I think getting a FRER for tomorrow is probably a good idea. It seems unlikely that AF will appear today with a temp that high. FX for you and sorry for the limboland but I think longer LP is a good result either way Smile

Kathrino · 06/01/2017 08:01

Alexia, even with a shorter luteal phase, presumably if implantation only occurred a couple of days ago, your levels might be too low for an IC/digi test? Keeping everything crossed for that FRER tomorrow!

Pug, sounds very promising for you!

Think AF is due here today. Don't feel like it's going to arrive at the moment but last month that changed very quickly. Have the necessities supplied with me in a ridiculous attempt to jinx it!

Sk1pper, hope you're feeling better this morning. When we thinking about TTC I was an avid watcher of OBEM but I tend to avoid it now.

Binkybunny13 · 06/01/2017 07:57

And kwick I'll try to get onto the main site later to pm you re: the diet advice, thanks!

Binkybunny13 · 06/01/2017 07:56

Sorry you got got by OBEM sk1pper. Hope you're feeling more settled today

Pug Harriet alexia we are all still in limbo then! I'm still away and only going to test at the weekend if still no show. Have had hot baths and DTD the last couple of days (usually helps along AF when due) but nothing yet. Am highly bloated but think that's just the copious Italian food I'm eating!😂

Keeping my fingers crossed we all get our BFPs

Pugmummy87 · 06/01/2017 07:45

Well temperature went up again this morning. No sign of AF yet. I have a couple of ic I can use but I think I might pop into boots and get a frer too. If anything will get AF to start it will be wasting a test!

sk1pper · 06/01/2017 07:33

Pug - and good luck, will you be testing this morning? Xx

sk1pper · 06/01/2017 07:32

Alexia - I'm still really hopeful for you, any really unusual symptoms?

harrietm87 · 06/01/2017 07:28

Wow I've missed a few days (on a birthday holiday!) and so many messages I can't keep up!

Welcome lots of newbies!

My AF was due yesterday and no sign. Can't be pregnant as was away from OH during fw (and also wasn't trying). So frustrating! I'm now cd 33 - I need it to come!!!

Pyjamas81 · 06/01/2017 07:20

How frustrating getting BFNs with a chart looking like that alexia! Still have my fx for you. And for you too pug!

I can't watch one born every minute sk1pper - mainly because I have I deep fear of childbirth (one of the many reasons I've put off ttc until the last minute) but that's a whole other topic. Sorry it upset you - I hope you feel better now Flowers

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AlexiaB · 06/01/2017 07:17

I should add I had a +ve at 7dpo with my chemical a few cycles back. I expected to see at least something today. 10dpo is late for me tbh.

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AlexiaB · 06/01/2017 07:13

Yes that's right Kathrino but I have a luteal phase defect so af was due yesterday/today. I'll be lucky to make it to tomorrow, last cycle it was already over for me at this point. Will get FRERs for tomorrow am.

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Kathrino · 06/01/2017 07:09

If I'm reading your chart right, you're only 10 DPO aren't you Alexia? So still relatively early in the grand scheme of things. I'd say you definitely still have a reason to be hopeful with those temps! Can you get a FRER today?

Good luck this morning pug!

HepKestrel · 06/01/2017 07:06

I'm so behind! Welcome all the newbies! Good luck pugand Alexia.

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AlexiaB · 06/01/2017 06:51

Okay so this is my chart and I still pulled BFNs on 2x cheapies. Also whipped out the digi I had stashed just in case. "Not pregnant" obviously. Feel like crying! It'd be just my luck to have a pregnancy looking chart and not be. No af or spotting which is my only hope atm.

Aww skipper hugs!

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sk1pper · 06/01/2017 00:26

Really should not watch One Born Every Minute. OH came home to me bawling my eyes out Sad

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AlexiaB · 05/01/2017 23:40

Yay Pug I didn't know you had FF too! Thanks for sharing. Your temps, BD and specifics all look good. With you on hating seeing snowy whites but even FF is telling you to test tomorrow (T on Stats line) Wink Praying we both get high temps tomorrow and no AF!

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Pugmummy87 · 05/01/2017 23:20

alexia here's my FF chart.
I think if it goes up or AF doesn't show I will test. More because it's my birthday meal tomorrow evening and I want to know if I can drink or not, otherwise I would wait another day or two as I hate seeing that bfn staring me in the face.

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AlexiaB · 05/01/2017 22:47

Pug I can't interpret that chart very well but your temps still look fairly steady and high compared to your pre-O temps. The chart-lover in me would love to see your temps on fertility friend to see how high your temps are in relation to your coverline (the horizontal red line of the crosshairs). Really hope the brown spotting is a good sign. I don't think you're out just yet! If it goes up a bit tomorrow will you test?

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Wonderland17 · 05/01/2017 22:46

Thanks for the info, yeah I am taking a cool causal approach to it  but I like your advice... off to amazon to add to basket for when AF no doubt makes an appearance.

My cycles have always been pretty regular when not on pill contraception. And now I've had 2 29 day cycles so hoping the prediction was accurate. It's also been falling on the full moon / new moon for my on and af days... a little weird. With Xmas and New Years I haven't had much time to think, but now I just want to know if it's a bfn or bfp

Pyjamas81 · 05/01/2017 22:44

Sounds like a good fuck it day to me pug!

I second only using sperm friendly lube - we use pre-seed (I do the applicator bit before DH comes upstairs or it would ruin the mood!) and I actually prefer it to normal lube! Obviously has made jack shit difference as we're on cycle 7, but definitely helps on days where I'd rather do anything other than scheduled dtd 😂

I was on microgynon, then nexplanon implant then back on microgynon for over a decade - dr said it wouldn't affect fertility but after about 6 months of cycles sorting themselves out, I know I'm never going on hormonal birth control ever again!

Pugmummy87 · 05/01/2017 22:34

Welcome all newbies!

Jam lots of love to you. We are here if you need us. Flowers

Alexia your chart looks fab, I have my fx that AF stays away for you.

So I had a dip in temp 3 days ago, it then rose slightly but dipped down more this morning (14dpo). Also have been feeling crampy (anyone else get crampy feelings in their legs as well as uterus?) and light brown spotting. Expecting AF to show tomorrow. If it does my 'fuck it' is going out to my birthday meal with all my friends and having a bloody good drink!

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OrangeCloud18 · 05/01/2017 22:16

skipper I've been taking folic acid since September/October Grin I was too excited because it meant starting TTC soon!

kathrino Good luck to you too!
Good luck Alexia too !