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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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AlexiaB · 09/02/2017 08:06

Jam 8 years? Wow you're patient! I feel that pressure now and I'm younger so I can only imagine how you feel. I hope Kwick is right Wink

Thanks Skipper Smile I know I will, I just wish it would hurry up for us all! Hope af stays well away for you!

kwick and Kathrino we want the full low down on your meeting today Grin

I'm so sorry pyjamas FlowersCakeWine I hope you have the best fuck it day lined up!

Bluebell sorry about the BFN. I really hope it's just too early! Flowers

Thank you all for the lovely birthday wishes Grin

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Pyjamas81 · 09/02/2017 08:06

Thanks everyone - am properly gutted, but will be fine after a wallow. AF was right on time skipper - was due either today or tomorrow, FF predicted tomorrow, but one of my temps threw it off so I suspected today according to when I got positive OPK and ov pains. Luteal phase 14days, so like clockwork. I've had a good cry, PT session this morning was a struggle but got through it. Exhausted even thinking about another cycle of this shit. I know it's only cycle 9, but I hate it all already.

sk1pper · 09/02/2017 07:31

Kath and Kwick - the best of luck for today, relax and breath - you'll both be absolutely fine.

Pyjamas - I am absolutely gutted for you, isn't she a bit early? Flowers damn it!!!

Kay - keep hanging in there xx

Blue - sorry about your BFN but some people don't get a BFP till waaaay after their period is due. Got my fx for you still hon xxx

Alexia - happy birthday! Cake

Hep and Jam - how are you guys today?

Mrsbluebell17 · 09/02/2017 07:31

Thanks 88. Trying not to get my hopes up anymore, I was totally convinced this was the month and I feel totally totally wiped out by the thought now that it's not. Off to wallow.....

88claire · 09/02/2017 07:25

Bluebell

If you had colour yesterday and some today it might not be AF! I spotted pink for a week before my BFP and every day thought it was AF.

FX for you!

Mrsbluebell17 · 09/02/2017 07:22

Thanks 88.
I've disposed of my FMU now to stop me peeing on money!!!!
Will wait til tomorrow morning and if no af then I'll go for a FRER but I think this is it now.

Mrsbluebell17 · 09/02/2017 07:21

Thanks kaydee. When are you testing?

Happy birthday Alexia 🎂

88claire · 09/02/2017 07:20

Mrsbluebell

I think FRER are about 6!

*Kestrel
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I have experience of the cheapies being useless despite their 10miu claim. About a week later than my Clearblue positive for me!

Mrsbluebell17 · 09/02/2017 07:20

Sorry for all the posts! Just been to the loo again and wiped and there is some colour like there was yesterday morning (but none again until now) so I can only believe AF is on her way, what with that and the negative tests. Dreams shattered. Sad

Kaydee2017 · 09/02/2017 07:19

Had my fx for you for this morning bluebell, so sorry Flowers hope AF stays away & you're just testing too early

Pyjamas Flowers

Happy birthday alexia 🎉

Which ICs do you have hep?

Was fully expecting to wake up to AF this morning but nothing, expect just to be funny she will turn up during a meeting I have later today, Sod's law and all?! Hmm

Mrsbluebell17 · 09/02/2017 07:06

Hi hep I think I've read that the ICs are often showing up for people a little later than some other tests but I've not had the experience myself

Mrsbluebell17 · 09/02/2017 07:05

Ah, just realised the boots ones are 15miu. When I look closely (hopefully not line eye) I see a faint faint line on the boots one. What miu are FRER? I am sure they are a lot less only I can't find it on the box or instructions.

HepKestrel · 09/02/2017 07:04

bluebell you are not out yet. Flowers

How accurate are the IC pregnancy tests? Is it worth using one on Friday 10dpo, just so I can have a Wine at the weekend?

Mrsbluebell17 · 09/02/2017 06:55

So, CD28 and expected 12dpo.....I just tested with a boots early results test and it's a very clear negative. No sign of AF. Absolutely gutted Sad

MissyJones80s · 09/02/2017 06:46

pyjamas Flowers

Miranda234 · 09/02/2017 06:41

So sorry pyjamas Flowers

Mrsbluebell17 · 09/02/2017 06:31

So so sorry pyjamas Flowers

HepKestrel · 09/02/2017 06:13

Flowers pyjamas

Pyjamas81 · 09/02/2017 06:09

The Mexican standoff between me and the old hag is over. She won - CD1 cycle 9 😞

kwick · 09/02/2017 05:53

hep I look terrible in a hat Grin

sk1pper it happened on a another thread I am on only this week - they were at clinic at the same time.

Thank you all so much for all the well wishes 💝

What a night... tossing and turning, wierd dreams... now nausea (which I think is anxiety not a nice symptom)...not good. Going to try and get a bit more sleep but I am not holding out much hope.

ej I take co-enzyme q10 600mg every day - when I fell pregnant they did not say to stop. Shit something else to worry about. I did stop the DHEA though.
If you PM me your email address I can send you nutrition info which I think has quite a lot of veggie stuff in it. Just remember pulses and dairy and eggs are all great.

Happy Birthday Alexia 🎉🎁🍾💐🎂🥂🎊🎈🛍

SmittenPears · 09/02/2017 01:23

HepKestrel, yes lol, I'm totally picturing that too. Secret MN handshake needed?

HepKestrel · 08/02/2017 22:59

Happy birthday Alexia

Mrsbluebell17 · 08/02/2017 22:13

Forgot to mention, back has been on and off aching ALL day! Which is not usually an AF sign for me.... must stop reading into EVERYTHING

Mrsbluebell17 · 08/02/2017 22:11

Sorry to hear your suffering with cramps kaydee.

I don't temp so don't know dpo exactly but got a smiley on CB digital 11 and 12 days ago so I'm guessing I'm around 11dpo. CD27. Last few cycles were 24 days (most recent), and before that 27 and 33 days. So not sure when to expect AF but apps predict tomorrow so I'll test tomorrow. Nervous. Want this so so bad.

I have a hen night soon and is it bad that I've been dreaming of having to make an excuse not to drink because I'm hoping I'll be pg? I think I've gone crackers well more then I already was 😂

Kaydee2017 · 08/02/2017 22:01

Also picturing that hep Grin

Fx for you EJ, hope this TWW goes quickly for you!! & just discretely death stare all the baby talkers, it's allowed Wink

Hoping for good news for you tomorrow bluebell! How many dpo are you? Sorry if you've already said!

Cramps are less mild now, lovely for trying to get to sleep Angry