TTC First Time... #3!!

Happy Birthday @Jelly!

Omg @flat how are you feeling now? Hope you are OK!

Sorry to hear that @mrsmelron. I totally get the feeling of "wasting" months. But if it's the better decision all round to put it on hold then I guess it makes sense and fingers crossed for December!

Good work on going to the gym @Twisted. I need to get back into that this week!

Hi ladies, not much from me today as I'm currently nursing concussion! Was hit in the head by a flying football today, and it hit me so hard I fell to the floor. Went to the docs to get checked as I felt bad afterwards, but it's just a concussion thankfully. Head is throbbing. Had a small 'leak' of discharge which was like water this morning (TMI!), but no other symptoms to report.

Also clothes wise I lean towards the baggies stuff so hard to tell. I feel like my jeans are looser but also they do stretch over time.

I just got back from the gym, hot bath time 😂😂

@JellyBean89 first of all HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

It's your day to do as you wish and take time for yourself! We are all also entitled to some self pity days from time to time. Could you do something that might help like a pamper session, nails, facial, etc?

I hope the birthday blues do fade for you but I think most of us have been there. Vent away.

@JellyBean don't feel down! 28 is no age, you shouldn't feel so burdened! Have you got anything planned to celebrate?

My hubby has put the kaibosch on TTC for the timebeing. He is worried that if I fall pregnant now, and have to work away during November and December (a) he won't be able to look after me (which I totally get) and (b) I will face a huge amount of sexism that could be career crippling. Disgusted though I am to say it, he's probably right about that. So for the time being we're just going to stick with monitoring cycles and I'll keep taking my folic acid and vit D. Then we can get cracking properly at Christmas. I feel sad that we're "wasting" these months tbh, but I'm trying to appreciate that it is a well reasoned decision.

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Thanks @twisted.
How do your clothes fit? Muscle is heavier than fat so if you have been going to the gym and put on weight maybe it's muscle? Check with your clothes if they feel more comfortable/looser. The number on the scales might not look the way you want but pay attention to your body changes x

My belly still feels tender today and I have creamy CM, keep thinking it's AF. My boobs still hurt and since yesterday I am so tired, every time I close my eyes I can feel myself dozing off (I get extra sleepy before AF but she's my due yet) I have had a busy few days so I think they're catching up to me. So far I spent the day on the sofa watching shit comedies and trying not to think too much as I feel like crying, it's my 28th birthday and I just feel down. Also doesn't help the fact that my dad seems to have forgotten. Mind you he called me 100 times on my younger sisters bday telling me to go see her and get her a gift. DH couldn't get the day off work which makes me sad but I am also glad he is not here to see me feel sorry for myself. I usually never bother with my bday and I am ok with getting older but today I just keep thinking about all the things I didn't achieve. Honestly everything is just upsetting me and I can't wait for today to be over.

@MistyBxx thanks for new thread!! I've just caught up after being AWOL.

@JellyBean89 you look so beautiful in your wedding dress!!

I'm sorry to all who got AF. Allow yourself the down day then pick yourself up!! We will get there!

I'm still going on the gym thing but I seemed to have gained weight!! What is that about?

I've been really not obsessing this month & it was kind of a relief. Been updating Ovia a few days at a time rather than every last symptom, every hour!! Lol. Almost missed FW but we DTD once. It only takes once I know but there was no real goal to try so I disappointment this month (she says).

Hope everyone is ok otherwise & welcome to newcomers!

Omg bloody iPhone! That's supposed to say 'I can't remember now', not 'I can't when we now'. Aww thanks @charl! X

Got my fx for both of you ladies!! We haven't seen a BFP in a while!!☺️☺️

I have everything crossed for you @Jellybean! My boobs are SO sore today! If I'm on a 28 day cycle, AF isn't due til a week on Wed, but of course I can't when we now how far in advance I get sore boobs before AF, so this could easily be down to that. This whole process is so frustrating!

@misty I read that having an O can push the swimmers up along but you can still get pregnant without it, loads of women never O in their life and yet still get pregnant.
@Flatwhite oohh it's so good you get half term around testing time, fx for you 😘

@charl August will be here in no time, I think it's best to keep it between you two as then you dnt need to deal with the pressure from other people. I love the colour you used in your kitchen.

It's been almost a week since my stomach bug started and I'm still uncomfortably bloated and nauseous, dizzy and constantly tired, last night my nipples started hurting randomly and this morning in bed I had a horrible cramp on my right side, it was so strong and sudden I actually cried out. Still in bed now and it feels tender. Because I only took 1 opk I have no idea wether the positive I got was my 1st peak day or 2nd which means I can be either 6 or 7dpo. I'm so confused 🤷‍♀️ lol. If I am 7dpo there's a high chance I'd implant around this time as we DTD the evening before and the one before that. I am definitely overthinking this lol. My dad is flying in next Sunday and it would be SO great to know that soon I can tell him he's finally getting a grandchild.

Ooo exciting! I'm on half term that week too- off to Guernsey to my nans house with the family so that will distract me nicely into June and then back at school until the summer holidays, almost perfect timing😂

My sister was first to know when got a BFP, and since MC she has been asking if we are trying. Told mum about MC, and she's been concerned about us not being able to afford a baby.. they both seemed pleased with the answer when I told them we were waiting a few months to try again... I haven't told them it will be August and I think me and DH will probably keep it between us next time until we get a BFP and get a few weeks along!

I'll be testing around a week on Monday! I'm on half term that week, so if I'm disappointed I can cry into a big tub of ice cream during the day LOL! Going to visit my parents for a few days that week too. I haven't told them we are trying. On that note, have you lovely ladies told anyone you're TTC?
@charl, love the colour! Looks fab. August will be here before you know it. It's not that long til June now!

Misty your nails look lush!! I always cut mine really short so can't do much to them!!

Ooo flatwhite how exciting it's been a while since we've had a tester!! When you going to test? August can't come quick enough I'm sure my DH won't know what's hit him😂

Painted my kitchen yesterday just to try and make it look a bit fresher!!

I'm on CD 18 @Pibbee. How about you?
We are having a very 'married life' day today. We went to John Lewis to buy new bedding, haha! DH then watched football while I tried to make a dent in my ever growing pile of school work!

Yeah @flatwhite I concur! Re the O thing that is... What CD are you on?

@Misty your new nails look great btw. I am gonna get mine done I think!

@Misty, I've read online that you don't need to O to conceive! I'm now in the 2ww. No symptoms apart from sore boobs, but I always get those before AF. Anyone else due to test soon-ish?

Hi @misty I think that theory is largely BS, but I also read something on another thread about some people busting out the vibrator afterwards (Romantic) so who knows if there is a grain of truth in it, but I don't think not doing will impede things happening....

Weirdly no one at work has asked me about kids! (Which is a good thing). Well in January a colleague did drunkenly ask if I was pregnant (i was doing booze-free Jan) but nowt other than that!

How is everyone doing? I am on cd13 and so should be ov day soon I think. Not bothering with OPKs and omg I am sooooo much more chilled out!! Those things are the devil. I have been going back through old data on FF and I have a feeling i ovulated late last cycle, i wouldn't be surprised if that was caused by stressing out so much! I was such a mad stressball and me and DP were not getting on, because of it! All good now though :)

Jelly I can't believe people are that insensitive . I honestly don't think I would have been able to keep my cool in that situation, so kudos to you for doing so!

I love your nails @Misty! So pretty

@TTc that's such a good idea, focus on your own announcement. Today at work I was talking to a colleague and mentioned I'm 28 next month and don't really mind, but I do want a baby by 30, he said to me "just get pregnant, it's easy" I honestly wanted to punch him. I don't know how I kept my cool. People are honestly so insensitive.

Good idea to focus on that @ttc. I've had a bad day at work and will have to work all weekend too, so in a grumpy mood any way. Love your nails @Misty. I've had the 'so it'll be babies next!' comment a lot recently too. I would never say that to someone, as I don't feel it's my place to make assumptions about people's life choices!

Those are gorgeous Misty got to love a bit of glitter!

Flat I'm right there with you, we've had a pregnancy announcement in work today so of course it was all everyone was talking about. I just tried to focus on how happy I'll be to be making that same announcement myself one day soon 🙏.