First time TTC - thread 6

Congratulations loxy to get the clear blue to come up at all there must be a decent level of hcg, were the frers in a twin pack? As baguette says, a line is a line and especially with the clear blue saying pregnant. Really hope this is it for you

pillow welcome, I think at the start it's really important to try and enjoy it, for the first few months I didn't tell DH when it was FW and it made it feel more spontaneous for him. 10+ months down the line and I now demand we have sex regardless of whether either of us want to from time to time in FW and I'm glad I haven't piled the pressure on from the start.

Loxy!!! Congratulations 🎊. So pleased for you.
A line is a line and the Clearblue has it there on the screen. Fabulous news to start the day!

Welcome Pillow, have a read through the thread for some tips, TTC is a bit crazy sometimes.

Realised I attached the slightly crapper pic of the FRERs, this is a better one

Woaaaah. I'm shaking. I could barely hold the clear blue. First test was so fecking faint I did the other FRER immediately with the same sample. That came up a bit better so I decided to try the clear blue. Holy crap. Little concerned how light the line is but can't dwell on that now. Someone hold my hand please.

Hi everyone! Newbie to both MN and TTC, but I'm giving these abbreviations a go.

DH and I have recently agreed we were ready to start a family. Very excited and anxious!

CD9 and cycles seem to be 26 days. FW starts today according to an app (but I'm aware I shouldn't be relying on that too much). There really is an app for everything, huh?

Any advice for somebody new to the world of TTC? I'm probably going to become a tad obsessive...

Oh Loxy fingers crossed.

Coastal there's an old saying "New house, new baby", hope it's true for you.

I haven't actually used the mooncup after DTD yet but not ruling it out. I don't think I will be making a habit of the middle of the night DTD but that face on the Clearblue stick smiles at you for 48 hours and there were only 4 hours left, plus on a practical note I was feeling more awake then as DH had texted me from the taxi (much better than appearing in the bedroom and scaring the life out of me as he did before!)

Both too tired yesterday for any action. Have got my acupuncture again tomorrow evening and hoping for a lazy weekend after that.

basset hope AF stays away

flora like the idea of something new each month, we use conceive plus as it was cheaper than preseed, that was the only deciding factor though.

baguette think you win FW award of the month... Commitment to the cause

Ooh Loxy sounds promising, don't know HOW you've been so self controlled

CD15 today and I've just had an almost positive opk!! Have had only one other month in October where it was this early. I expect it to be positive tomorrow (or I might miss it overnight) which would put ov at sometime between cd17/18.. New toys have had desired effect and we've dtd yesterday and day before so it's all going to plan so far. If only body would kindly cooperate

27 days consistently flora appart from one time when it was 25 and last month with the mc/chemical. Wanted to wait a good long time in case last month messed me up a bit.

Sounds like good signs Loxy - how long are your usual cycles?

Obviously none of my previous initiatives have worked Basset but guess its back to that Voltaire phase "the art of medicine consists in amusing the patient while nature cures the disease"
Hoping AF stays away for you.

Hey coastal good to see you again :) hope the move goes well! Try to enjoy the start of TTC, it is exciting! I guess there's an upside to your age, in that if it takes some time the docs will consider getting you looked at after 6 months rather than 1-2 years :) chatting to mum is a great idea, I learned a lot from mine and will be leaning on her a lot for help when I conceive :)

flora I like that, I've been trying to slowly introduce new things each month too! Last month was opks, this month is opks and conceive plus, if we get to next month I'll start temping.

All quiet here, I nearly went crazy last night to buy a test but luckily DH had the car so I couldn't. We're going to pick up a FRER tonight if I can find one (anyone noticed how hard they are to find these days? Tesco and co-op had none!) then test in the morning. Too scared to do a digital, I want to see how dark the line is. CD30 today btw, 15 DPO I think. Tender boobs, heartburn last night, cervix now feels puffy and soft. If this isn't it then I think you can just forget symptoms all together because come on...

Well done on the 3am shagging JeNe and then getting up for work! You are a TTC inspiration!

I've heard about using menstrual cups for sperm catching so its definitely a thing - not something I've tried though!

Good Luck with the moving coastal I use the CB digital OPKs too and they seem to detect ovulation - I also temp so know that it happens. Don't worry too much about age either, know there is a lot of media scaremongering but seems that there is a lot of luck involved in this whole thing!

I am still trying to implement a new "initiative" into TTC every month (although I'm running out of ideas) so this month we are trying preseed and raspberry leaf tea. I shall keep you posted regarding how these exploits go. PJs I'm also on Day3 of Headspace and I am liking it - just need to get a bit better at it as my mind definitely wanders!

tried the clear blue dual hormone thingy for first time this morning but zero chance of pregnancy today. was sort of expecting that as think FW will be more friday onwards and we are in middle of packing to move house at moment so nooky in the week is probably out as by time worked full day, come home and done some packing, "cooked" (i.e. shoving in oven as most kitchen stuff packed!) then we're knackered! Hoping to DTD this weekend though - other half won't know what's hit him! Excited to start trying (as we've not been yet) but also worried as I'm 38.5 and thinking it's not going to be easy. Suppose ought to chat to my mum to see how easy she conceived - she had us at 28 and 30 I think so that was "old" in those days (though may have been 26 and 28). Think other half is a bit shellshocked (he's 33 almost 34) but it is what he wants (I've asked him several times if he's sure!!!)

I use a moon cup for AF anyway Bassett but haven't tried it for dtd, there's quite a lot of, er, suction involved when taking it out and I worry about doing more harm than good!** Fx for Wednesday!!

I'm feeling quite positive about potential ivf today, although will probably be terrified when it actually happens.

Sorry bliss.
We need to be strategic about our organ selling girls, don't want to flood the market and bring prices down ;-)

DH got home at 3am and we managed to DTD but then it was hideous getting up for work this morning. So tired.

Basset I do have a menstrual cup and am thinking of putting it in after DTD at night to stop the little swimmers escaping. Think I have officially lost the plot. Fingers crossed for you re the nausea!

PJs I have appointment on 12th May, like your other Sod's Law suggestions. Thinking of booking a wine tasting holiday! No wait, wine and pâté tasting. With deli meats for breakfast. And champagne for brunch followed by a sauna.
Getting baby bombed left, right and centre. I feel the need to eat another Easter egg...

Bliss

So sorry bliss - CD1 is an absolute bitch 😞 Take care of yourself tonight and treat yourself xx

Sorry, bliss

Aw bliss so sorry
Pjs hoping that sods law will win and get you knocked up before your appointment!
Eva Hope AF stays away for you! its bad enough when she turns up but during holidays is even worse.
Loxy let us know how you get on! got all my fingers and toes crossed for you
aw Pie hope you get your diagnosis and treatment soon
Jene thats such bad timming! hopefully you have done enough :)

not much going on over here cd25 no idea when AF will appear so bobbing about my days as usual lol. Had alot of on/off cramping down below but I had that when AF disappeared for 3 months so not looking to much into it.

So sorry Bliss. The whole process is just so hard and disappointing. Try to be kind to yourself today and know that CD1 is the worst one and that you will feel a bit better in a few days. We are all here if you need a rant and there is never any judgement.

Cd1 cycle 10

Ha ha maybe I'll book a rock climbing holiday for 9 months time 😂

Yep Eva the thought of ivf is shit scary and I am sad that it's come to that, but yes, a large part of me is excited that it's at least a proactive step to getting that elusive Bfp.

Oh no on AF timing! Fx it doesn't arrive, but at least you'll have plenty of distraction.

😂I'm in on the organ selling too
pjs hope Sod's law works so also it's actually going ahead with ivf if not - I know it's far from ideal but a tiny bit exciting that miraculous science might get you a bfp soon right?
bliss good result on the cd21 test

I'm 4dpo now and AF is due whilst I'm on my next holiday, unbelievable luck. We are going away for Easter and then DH has his repeat SA when we get back.

Thanks for all the luck and crossing of fingers, ladies. I think it might be working!

Bliss Sound like your result is positive, its good that you ovulated. And who needs kidneys anyway?

Pie I'm consistently amazed by how well you handle all that's going on. Hope the docs come up with a plan for your health and baby making soon xxx

PJs Double up - book an expensive holiday for 9 months time

No AF still and I'm feeling a bit more comfortable with waiting to test now. Keep reminding myself that either I am or I'm not and testing won't change that. The signs continue to be good - no cramping and I checked my cervix, it's gone really soft. Told DH we can go buy a test after work tomorrow and do it Friday morning :)