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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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Pyjamas81 · 06/02/2017 12:55

I never really get AF symptoms Harriet - so I can't even get my hopes up about being symptomless!

If I've read correctly - we always have varying levels of LH in our systems so I've had that line after ov before. I know - it's enough to drive you bloody bonkers.

harrietm87 · 06/02/2017 12:45

kathrino I have and I think the line has been much fainter/not there...but I can't really remember and might be deluding myself. I just need to wait until tomorrow and stop driving myself (and you lovely people) mad!

Londonjam · 06/02/2017 12:45

Really hope it's not AF kath 😕
Appreciate it might be more difficult than this but please put your scan before this meeting. They can catch you up with anything afterwards - or move it if you really have to be there. I had a few cries at my desk on Friday, there's no shame in it - I found some upbeat music helped. Stay strong 🌺

Kathrino · 06/02/2017 12:37

Jam, I still take ibuprofen when I need it (mix of period pains and joint pains). I know it's not supposed to be good for fertility but I think being in pain is even worse and puts so much stress on your body. Do whatever you need to do.

Harriet, have you pee'd on an OPK at this stage of a cycle before? I've heard that it's generally a good sign but it's depends on your base level of hormone. Keeping everything crossed for you!

I'm 99% sure that I'm feeling the start of AF cramps here. Thought there may be a tiny bit of red when I wiped just now but so difficult to tell (our loo paper is crap!). Also been told that I have to go to a meeting at the same time that my internal scan is booked for on Thurs so desperately hoping I can rearrange as there's only a small window of opportunity to have it done. The fact that those two things combined almost made me start crying at my desk is probably also an excellent sign that AF is imminent...

harrietm87 · 06/02/2017 12:29

kathrino and pyjamas maybe no symptoms is a good thing if you haven't had AF symptoms? I read online about someone whose only symptom was not getting spots like they usually would in the week before AF!

hep sorry about your foot...at least won't interfere with dtd?! jam hope you're feeling better.

I just did an opk to satisfy my insane desire to POAS - does this mean anything?!

Thread 25. TTC #1 - February Fertility Fighters on the FRONTLINE
Londonjam · 06/02/2017 12:27

Oh no hep you will miss your running ☹️ hope it heals up quick

Baby bombs are hard. We haven't had one in a while but a slightly mean frenemy keeps dropping hints that she might be pregnant again. Grrrr. Kath I know what you mean about DH friends becoming dads - that definitely helps mine freak out less too.

I'm off work still feeling rubbish. The pains down my back are so bad! I really need some ibuprofen but it's not meant to be good for fertility ☹️

Keeping fx for more BFPs this week.

HepKestrel · 06/02/2017 12:19

thanks all,
i don't think it is broken, and the swelling/discomfort has already reduced slightly today, so think it is just very badly bruised. just really frustrated, as i do find it a good and useful distraction Sad.

my trainer is on loosely, and I can drive with it.... just not walk correctly on it (i can hobble/limp fine on the heal or side of foot).

just ...... GRRRR.......Angry

CarleyColie · 06/02/2017 11:32

Sorry I have been absent the last few days.. I've been away and couldn't remember my log in details Blush (i just leave my laptop signed in but didn't have it with me). I have been lurking though!

Cycle 2, CD2 here.. AF was early but it's my first 'proper' period since coming off medication for endometriosis. As much as I enjoyed an extremely light 24 hour 'period' earlier this month I'm hoping this is a sign my body is getting back to normal! Was obviously disappointed for AF to appear but I was spotting for a couple of days beforehand so wasn't a complete shock. Think I will invest in a basal body thermometer for this cycle, any particular one I should get or avoid?

Ooh Kwick I did not know that about Salicylic Acid products (which I sometimes use), so that's good to know!

Thinking of you Alexia, sorry to hear you're feeling down. You are stronger than you realise, take care of yourself Flowers

Sorry AF got you as well Jam, I was going to say hope you're ok and then read further and see you're not well! Take care of yourself and hope you have a speedy recovery!

YAAAAAY Star congratulations!!! Hopefully there are some more to follow Grin

Sorry to all those who got AF who I have missed, hope next month is lucky for you!

And massive good luck for those still to test, FX for you all x

Kathrino · 06/02/2017 11:23

Jam, hope you're feeling better this morning Flowers.

Hep, that sounds really painful! I hope your poor foot is recovered now. Do you think you might have broken something?

EJ, it only takes one lucky sperm! You're definitely not out yet.

harriet, keeping everything crossed for you too that AF stays away! AF is probably due here tonight/tomorrow. Like pyjamas, nothing to report of any note. Am quite tempted to pop out to Boots and buy a FRER because I'm bored at work but know that would just be a giant waste of money!

Sorry for all the baby bombs too. DH came back from dinner with some uni mates and announced that one of them is expecting a baby later this year. I'm not at all surprised and in some ways I'm really glad (aside from being happy from them obviously) because it might help DH not freak out about not feeling grown up enough to have a child if his friends are doing it too!

Kaydee2017 · 06/02/2017 11:00

Don't think I'll bother testing this weekend skipper, as we only DTD on CD12 during FW! Fairly sure AF will appear, it's just a case of when, maybe if it's not appeared next week I might have a go on an IC but have convinced myself I'm out, and back into the frame of mind I was waiting for first post pill AF, know it will appear & just wanting something like regular!

WingingIt83 · 06/02/2017 10:33

Ticket for 27 feb please sk1p although I doubt I'll make it that far!

Congrats star cycle 1 wow, didn't know that was still possible Grin

Fingers crossed for all those still to test!

Pyjamas81 · 06/02/2017 10:28

Hi Harriet - 11dpo and no symptoms yet! Nothing, nada, not one sore nipple to be seen anywhere. I don't really get AF symptoms either, so this tells me nothing! Hate hate hate Batshit Mental Week.

harrietm87 · 06/02/2017 10:24

kathrino, pyjamas how are you feeling? Any symptoms yet?

And alexia hope you're ok and not out yet (sorry if I've missed an update) - fx for you.

Pyjamas81 · 06/02/2017 09:22

10dpo could still be too early skipper - just all depends how seeing a BFN will make you feel as you may not necessarily be out. But, I do understand the temptation!

harrietm87 · 06/02/2017 08:50

Thanks so much all for the congrats on the house - we are so excited! It really is a total dump at the moment and slightly terrified about what the survey might reveal but it will hopefully be a long term project.

Haven't tested today. Still got the period pain type cramps (day 5 of those!) but nausea not so bad, boobs are bigger but not painful. Still not out but increasingly likely it's just AF I think. skipper id recommend waiting long as you can to test as I've just wasted money and upset myself!

sk1pper · 06/02/2017 08:18

Ouch sounds painful Hep - take it easy today.

Will you test Kaydee? I'm due AF around Sat or Sun too.

kwick · 06/02/2017 08:08

Great news harriet!!!

Sorry all of you who got AF Flowers

Hope you are feeling better kathrino and jam Flowers

hep how is your foot? Be careful!

Alexia please take care of yourself. This is such a tough journey but you will get there!

Anyone watch Call the Midwife? I cry every episode.

Kaydee2017 · 06/02/2017 07:15

Sorry for the double post! On the train so signal is sketchy!! Blush

Kaydee2017 · 06/02/2017 07:14

Congrats on the house Harriet!! We bought a doer upper as our first & both stayed at home an extra 18 months to do it up! It's still not perfect and it was hard work but so lovely knowing you've got it how you want it Grin

Fx for you bluebell! I know how you feel about others announcing too, got babybombed on Facebook last night - I know we are only about to go into cycle 3, and you never know what other people have gone through, but while not devastated, feel like it might have affected me a bit - it's the first once since we actively started trying though, so that may be why Sad

So sorry you're feeling unwell jam - can you take the day off today & get to the GP, they might be able to give you something? Hope you feel better this morning!

Fx for Thursday skipper!!

Sorry you slipped too hep!! Are you ok?! Flowers

CD25 for me, FF is predicting AF on Sunday (CD30), and Ovia Friday (CD28), secretly hoping Ovia is right so we can get back to is asap!!

Kaydee2017 · 06/02/2017 07:14

Congrats on the house Harriet!! We bought a doer upper as our first & both stayed at home an extra 18 months to do it up! It's still not perfect but so lovely knowing you've got it how you want it Grin

Fx for you bluebell! I know how you feel about others announcing too, got babybombed on Facebook last night - I know we are only about to go into cycle 3, and you never know what other people have gone through, but while not devastated, feel like it might have affected me a bit - it's the first once since we actively started trying though, so that may be why Sad

So sorry you're feeling unwell jam - can you take the day off today & get to the GP, they might be able to give you something? Hope you feel better this morning!

Fx for Thursday skipper!!

Sorry you slipped too hep!! Are you ok?! Flowers

CD25 for me, FF is predicting AF on Sunday (CD30), and Ovia Friday (CD28), secretly hoping Ovia is right so we can get back to is asap!!

sk1pper · 06/02/2017 07:09

Pyjamas - I'll be 10 dpo Thursday. I actually feel like AF is about to arrive but I've had that since 1dpo.

HepKestrel · 06/02/2017 07:03

Well, I will have to find something else to distract me this tww. Slipped going down the stairs and rolled over my left foot. Painful to put any wait on it now. 5dpo. Though I find myself counting down to next fw more than AF though iykwim.

Pyjamas81 · 05/02/2017 23:19

Hope you feel better soon jam - there is a nasty bug going around my office! Nasty, but thankfully short-lived.

Thurs sounds good to me skipper - how many dpo will you be? I'm a wuss and don't want to see a BFN! It's almost like I enjoy not knowing because then it's still a possibility.

EJ2009 · 05/02/2017 22:16

Sk1pper. Put me on list for 15th. Im out this month though i think as we only dtd one day before +ve opk and nothing else in the whole fertile week.

MissyJones80s · 05/02/2017 22:04

jam some horrid colds / viruses going round at the moment. Maybe flu even if you have body aches. Do you have high temp at all? Hope it improves with rest Flowers

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