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Thread 25. TTC #1 - February Fertility Fighters on the FRONTLINE

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AlexiaB · 31/01/2017 17:40

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

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...

Thread 25. TTC #1 - February Fertility Fighters on the FRONTLINE
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HepKestrel · 09/02/2017 10:44

88claire pre-AF and pre-BFP symptoms are pretty much identical as it is the same hormone (progesterone?)

so completely unhelpful !

dpo 9 (or 8) and I am completely symptomless.

Pyjamas81 · 09/02/2017 10:41

Big congrats on the BFPs! I'm feeling pretty delicate/shit today, but I'm honestly really happy for you Smile. Fx for you both!

It's my colleague's first day back from paternity leave today and just had to sit through about 8000 pictures of his newborn. Good-oh.

I'm actually thinking about ditching the OPKs and temping this cycle - I know exactly when FW is so could aim to dtd every 3 days in run up to FW, every other day in FW, then back to every 3 days after. Something tells me that focusing all our effort on the forced dtd-athons around high fertility/+ve OPK time just isn't going to do it for us. And I just really fucking hate it (sorry, I'm swearing a lot today). But, I'm also a control freak and want to make the most out of these cycles. Oh I don't know...

Am at work today mac, but going for a quick 🍷 after work then cinema with DH (don't want to drink too much as want to avoid getting drunk and emotional and wake up with the shame tomorrow that I've told everyone I work with that my uterus is a useless shit bag). Boozy Valentine's Day dinner with DH this weekend and gin festival with friends next weekend 😊

Happy birthday Alexia!

Good work on the not testing skipper - I'm so glad I didn't! Really hope AF stays away for you!

88claire · 09/02/2017 10:27

Aaaand now I've started spotting!!

88claire · 09/02/2017 10:22

How do people cope with the two week wait?! It's horrible! I said i wouldn't over-think things and am doing the exact opposite.

So far I have the same symptoms as I had with my BFP but I am wondering if they are just generic post ovulation symptoms.

Nipple pain, thick white clumpy CM, hot flashes and nausea (convinced that nausea is the vitamins I take though, must change them really!) and weird dreams, if I can sleep as I have had some unusual insomnia too.

Aghhhhh this waiting sucks!!

macsworth · 09/02/2017 10:15

winging I'm exactly the same! Met at 19, took 10 years to propose. Got married the day before my 30th and then waited a year TTC because we were moving jobs and buying a house. Also annoyed about the wasted year!

Happy birthday alexia. Really hope you manage to have a good day despite everything.

So sorry pyjamas 💐. Have you got a fuck it day?

kathrino and kwick you have probably freaked everyone out in the waiting room with intent staring and hat donning 😂

flash that's been my approach this month. Although my boobs are a fair indication of Ov so despite trying not to think about it I know I'm somewhere in TTW.

Must not symptom spot...most not symptom spot....am a usually this tired in the morning....oh hello mr google. 😩

Kathrino · 09/02/2017 10:02

I am not blonde sadly and must have missed you by only a minute or two. I did have a look as I came out but didn't spot anyone I thought might by you.

Scan was unpleasant but fine, thank you so much for all the good wishes. I did cry, vomit, run away or have a panic attack which is all good. I know it was nothing major in the grand scheme of things but it is quite triggering for me. The worst part was actually the blood test which took several people a number of attempts. Done now though and going to work via Oxford Street for some retail therapy.

Kwick, I'll be thinking of you this morning. Hope you're doing okay. Lots and lots of PMA to you.

Flash, that's my plan for this cycle too. LSFX for you!

Sk1pper, so hoping this is your cycle. Stay away, AF!

Congrats colour and hoping!

Jam, if you need a few more days to recover before DTD, you should definitely take it. There's absolutely no point forcing yourself if you're not feeling it Flowers

I'm so sorry about AF pyajamas, take care of yourself my lovely Flowers

Sorry about the BFN bluebell, don't give up hope yet though!

Happy birthday Alexia

CakeWine

HepKestrel · 09/02/2017 09:57

good luck kwick

Flashinthepan · 09/02/2017 09:52

Ah ok Skip didn't realise AF not due til Saturday. I'm still keeping my FX for you.

CD 8 today and I'm going no OPKs, no temping, just regular dtding and taking my pre-conception vitamins. I can't cope with the stress of knowing absolutely everything about what my body is doing/should be doing/isn't doing.

sk1pper · 09/02/2017 09:49

Flash - I'm not going to test, Pyjamas convinced me not too and I'm gonna stick to my guns now.

Harriet - I'm fine, AF due Saturday - not massively hopeful but spotting is still non existent which is a bonus. What CD are you?

Ha ha Kwick - this is feeling like a carry on film.

colour and hoping - you got pics? Fx

WingingIt83 · 09/02/2017 09:48

jam I'm similar to you, met at 18, he took 10 years to propose! ! Married at 29, ttc at 32.

We delayed a year due to friends announcing they were getting married abroad and I'd be bridesmaid. So wish we hadn't wasted that year Sad

Starmist · 09/02/2017 09:41

Oh & thank you for sharing the parking thread - hours of fun Grin

kwick · 09/02/2017 09:37

pyjamas Flowers

Sorry about BFN bluebell

Okay so kathrino you are not the blondie... you are probably long gone...

We need photos colour!!!!

kwick · 09/02/2017 09:31

Is that you kathrino with blond hair?....!!!!

Flashinthepan · 09/02/2017 09:20

Sorry about AF Pyjamas.

FX still for everyone that's not out. Skipper are you planning to test this week?

Good luck today Kwick and Kathrino!

Starmist · 09/02/2017 09:18

Happy birthday Alexia Cake xx

Sorry you've been feeling so poorly Jam glad to hear you're getting a little better now.

Good luck for your scans Kwick & Kathrino

HepKestrel · 09/02/2017 09:15

congrats and LSFX for sticky ones colour and hoping !!!!

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colourmylife · 09/02/2017 09:08

I got a squinter on a FRER with FMU this morning! Think I'm about 10 or 11 DPO. I've stared at enough blank white tests over the last 8 month and there is definitely something there this morning but it is faint. I'm going to wait a couple of days and test again.
No symptoms whatsoever. Last month I had spotting for a week and cramps but this month nothing.
Fingers crossed for everyone testing soon and those going for tests!

Londonjam · 09/02/2017 08:47

Hi music how are you? DH does keep swimmers fresh 🙂 but I've just read somewhere again that sex throughout cycle is advised as it sends messages to woman's immune system to start preparing for getting pregnant not just fighting infections. Hmmm.

Forgot to wish you a Happy Birthday 🎈 alexia I hope you have a lovely day and AF doesn't spoil it

Also mouse if you're around I'm thinking of you, hope you're doing okay.

We haven't heard from inspectorpenguin for some time - hope all is well with you also.

harrietm87 · 09/02/2017 08:43

Also happy birthday alexia!

And how are you skipper?

harrietm87 · 09/02/2017 08:42

Oh no pyjamas my cycle buddy I was so rooting for you. Good news is that you really know your cycles now and they are regular - knowledge is power. Hope you're ok.

bluebell I got two bfns last weekend (at 9 and 10dpo) before bfp at 11dpo. When I looked back at the 10dpo FRER hours later there was a squinter, but it was so faint it didn't even show up in a photo so I didn't even post about it as I thought I was crazy! Anyway you're not out til you're out. Fx

Good luck kathrino and kwick.

Musicgrrl · 09/02/2017 08:28

jam sorry to hear you've not been well. Can you get your DH to 'service himself' today/tomorrow to get his spermies in good order before you gear up for some productive dtd?!

Musicgrrl · 09/02/2017 08:26

Happy birthday alexia! I hope your DH has something lovely planned to cheer you up Smile Also, can't believe b-vits extended your LP that much! I was wondering how you were getting on so good to hear from you.

kwick and kathrino lots of luck for today. Will be thinking of you both but I'm sure it will all go well.

Sorry for AF appearing pyjamas Flowers Good work on your PT session though!

Fx for those testing or waiting that AF doesn't show up.

Londonjam · 09/02/2017 08:24

Morning girls Brew

Good luck today kwick and kath! Everything crossed for bub kwick 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

Sorry pyjamas ☹️ hope you're okay lovely, hats off to getting through PT

Sorry it sounds like you are too bluebell ☹️ it's so hard not to get your hopes up please don't blame yourself 🌼

Fx for skipper kaydee and anyone else testing 🤞🏼

Ugh EJ shadowing a heavily pregnant woman right now must be tough. I find it hard to see random pregnants just out and about! Have to stop myself from running up and saying HOW did you do it???

I'm feeling a bit better again, still not right though, this bug is stubborn! Day 7 today and need to think about DTD again 😴