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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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Musicgrrl · 05/01/2017 12:10

alexia it was the b-complex, pineapple and socks combo that got me there so I have my fingers doubly crossed for you! I didn't keep tests in the house so don't blame you for not stocking up in advance. FX FX FX

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AlexiaB · 05/01/2017 12:05

Kathrino you're right about OPKs but you have to know your body. Some people gear up to O and then don't, only temps can confirm ovulation imo. But, if the OPK matches up with your usual O time, shows good progression or leaps from nothing to blaring positive, you have EWCM or wet CM and O pain you can 99% trust it. They're the best and cheapest option but only temps can confirm O. That's why I recommend temping for 2 cycles to see what your body does and to know what your luteal phase length is. Then after that you don't have to bother unless you enjoy it (like me lol).

Yes most likely testing tomorrow if no AF.

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AlexiaB · 05/01/2017 11:59

No worries Missy. Hope they work well for you. I didn't recommend because there were months I O'd and never got a Peak reading. Without internet cheapies and temps to back it up I'd have been in limbo.

Presh I meant don't trust their fertile window. Trust OPKs, CM, O pain, or temps. First 3 work well together. You don't have to temp on FF (not everyone does) you can just use it for inputting sex, CM, opks etc.

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Kathrino · 05/01/2017 11:57

Sorry, our cleaner arrived bearing wine and chocolate (so lovely of her!) while I was typing so got distracted and cross posted with a lot of people!

Kathrino · 05/01/2017 11:56

That looks promising Alexia! Here's hoping AF stays away. Are you testing tomorrow or leaving it a bit longer?

Missy, I have the same OPKs that Alexia linked to although I've never really got on with them. My understanding was that they can't tell you for certain that you've ovulated as you could have the hormone surge without actually releasing an egg. I could be wrong though!

Welcome Presh!

Hope you're doing okay Jam.

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AlexiaB · 05/01/2017 11:53

Planning to get some tonight for tomorrow Music. I feel silly now that I didn't even order any online. I've been taking B100 complex every day (missed 3 days over Xmas) and took Bromelain supps 3x per day from 3dpo-6dpo (would have done 1-5 but I forgot Blush). I've also been living in pairs of DH's huge thick socks. Hope it's worked. Just wondering if any of that has affected my chart... Here's last months, on Femara too.

Thread 23. TTC #1 - New Year, New Opportunities. Let's keep those BFPs rolling in!
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Presh88 · 05/01/2017 11:53

Thanks alexia might have to investigate fertility friend, do you have to do temping for it to be worthwhile? Not sure I'm ready for that yet especially as I'm a crap very light sleeper.
From what I understand about temping that chart is looking great though! Fingers crossed for you.

MissyJones83 · 05/01/2017 11:52

Thanks alexia I was out and got some clearblue then and there so will give them a go this month and maybe get some you suggested for next if I'm not lucky!
Your chart looks exciting (not that I profess to know much about charting yet but from what I have read that looks good doesn't it) fx

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AlexiaB · 05/01/2017 11:47

Thanks Flash. I use Fertility Friend, best app around imo. I paid for the VIP part too which is totally worth it. Got a discounted whole year for £19 and have found some friends and lots of support there. There's also a very active pregnancy board so would never be wasted.

Presh forgot to say... Never trust Ovia! EWCM is a good sign though.

Thanks Kaydee Smile

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Musicgrrl · 05/01/2017 11:47

alexia that's an exciting chart! Will you buy a FRER if no AF tomorrow morning?

jam so sorry about AF Flowers - will you do a 'fuck it' activity?

Kaydee2017 · 05/01/2017 11:45

Fingers crossed for you Alexia!

Flashinthepan · 05/01/2017 11:39

What a lovely looking chart Alexia! Fingers crossed! What app do you use for your chart?

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AlexiaB · 05/01/2017 11:33

Thanks geeup. Chart is looking good but not getting my hopes up just yet. AF due tonight/tomorrow.

So sorry jam. Big hugs xx Flowers

Welcome Presh

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AlexiaB · 05/01/2017 11:28

Missy I bought these months ago and I've still got some left. Always worked well for me even though I have a very short surge. Would not recommend clearblue.

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0071N6YOA/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_EaTAyb12RW77K

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MissyJones83 · 05/01/2017 10:44

Thanks will pop out and get some ready for when they are needed!
We dtd pretty much every other day if not more so not worried about that just want to figure out my cycle Wink

Pyjamas81 · 05/01/2017 10:41

Yep - flashing smiley face for high fertility days then solid smiley for peak. They also do one which just shows you your peak days. Good luck!

MissyJones83 · 05/01/2017 10:36

Thanks presh and Pjs

I was thinking of using the Clearblue Digital OPKs because I only want to do OPKs for a couple of cycles to figure out when I might be ovulating and if it correlates with the pains I always assumed were ov pains. Are the ones you use pjs the ones with the smiley face?

WingingIt83 · 05/01/2017 10:27

CakeWine jam so sorry xxx

Presh88 · 05/01/2017 10:24

Thanks missy - just using some cheap ones from eBay which I wouldn't recommend as they took nearly a month to arrive from china! Will be getting more from amazon prime next time I need them, although tempted to stop using and just attempt DTD every other day for as long as possible during cycle.
I wanted to use them just to check I am actually ovulating but from (google) research it seems that you can miss a positive result even using them daily so don't know how much to trust them!

Pyjamas81 · 05/01/2017 10:23

Hi Missy - I use use the digital Clearblue dual hormone opks which tells me my high fertility days as well as my peak ones. Expensive but worth it as I can use them with FMU and don't have to worry about how much water I've had. I do also use the internet cheap ones as back up, mainly because I'm a poas addict Blush

MissyJones83 · 05/01/2017 10:15

Hi presh enjoy your FW! End of month does seem like way too long but I'll be waiting with you as I can't test until 31st boo hiss!
Out of interest what OPK are you using I'm thinking about using one this cycle but not sure which to use...

Presh88 · 05/01/2017 10:11

Hi all
Have been lurking a few weeks but decided to join in the fun if that's ok?
Age: 28, nearly 29
TTC #1
Have been off the pill since beginning of October but this is the first cycle 'properly' trying. Cycles off pill so far seem to be around 32-34 days but may still be settling down.
Currently CD 20 so in FW according to Ovia. Have been attempting to use OPKs this cycle but so far absolutely nothing (think I might drink too much water!) but have had lots of EWCM so hopefully something is happening! Never noticed any of it whilst on the pill (or maybe just wasn't looking) does anyone know if the pill would suppress it?

Wishing everyone lots of luck for 2017 Smile

MissyJones83 · 05/01/2017 09:26

So what are the best OPKs to use?

geeup · 05/01/2017 08:58

Cake for you jam. I'm so sorry.
Good luck alexia. Some good signs by the sound of things!

MissyJones83 · 05/01/2017 08:33

jam Flowers