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First time TTC

613 replies

Mrstobe90 · 31/05/2017 14:06

Hi,

This is all very new to me so would like to make some TTC buddies :)

Let me tell you a little about myself:
Been with my SO for 2 years now and we're getting married in 31 days! I'm 26 (nearly 27) and my hubby2b is 35. We bought a house last year and feel like now is a good time to start a family!

This is my first cycle and I'm really excited but trying not to get my hopes up as seen that it's harder than it looks.

Any advice would be appreciated :) xxx

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McTufty · 11/06/2017 07:49

Hi rskhan I have never taken them so I'm not sure I'm afraid! I guess if you are trying already you should get going with them now?

RSKhan1 · 11/06/2017 01:25

Hiya, im new to the group as well.
Really need some help, actually I'm ttc and have bought sevens seas trying for a baby supplements. Can anyone of you help
Me? When should I start taking it from?

MummyGofboys · 10/06/2017 15:39

@Mrstobe90 hey missy. How are you? I'm on a 12 hour shift today and feeling horrendous. Still got this nausea xx

Mrstobe90 · 10/06/2017 15:31

Hi guys! How are we all doing?

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MummyGofboys · 10/06/2017 12:32

@MissyEm just seen your post. Boooo about af arriving xx

MissyEm · 10/06/2017 12:30

Whoops! My apologies @FrowningFlamingo! Damn auto text!

@Mctufty have a fabulous last day. Going to relax about the whole thing for a couple of weeks. Well at least a week anyway. Haha!!

MummyGofboys · 10/06/2017 12:20

@McTufty I tested yesterday five days before af is supposed to arrive and it was negative. Four days until official test day. I still feel nauseous, cramps, back pain. I just want to know. I don't think I am this time. We shall see. The neagative tests are getting annoying 😂😂. Sorry you are feeling so grim 😩😩

@AdrianaWeatherwax haha shag away. It's the only god thing about TC

@FrowningFlamingo boo for the negative xx

FrowningFlamingo · 10/06/2017 12:12

MissyEm I hope your 'DrowningFlamingo' isn't a premonition Grin

McTufty · 10/06/2017 12:10

missyem

Sorry AF has come to visit Angry. Is it definitely AF if it's earlier than expected?

flamingo

I'm sorry you had a BFN, but at least it's helped you maybe clarify in your mind how you feel about TTC? When would AF be due, you might it be out yet? Anyway, enjoy a glass of wine and enjoy the perks of not being pregnant!

adriana

Yeah totally swear, Mumsnet sweariest place i've ever seen! Lots of shagging is never a bad plan

I am a lot better this morning, a little tender but such a relief that awful cramping has gone. Don't know what the offending item was, probably fish as I've been making eating that! Anyway it's our last day of honeymoon so we are off for a couple's spa then dinner before flying home tomorrow and I can buy a pregnancy test

MissyEm · 10/06/2017 11:55

Glad you're feeling a bit better Mctufty, hopefully the sun is shining by you and you can relax somewhere.

DrowningFlamingo, sorry to hear about your BFN, a glass of something will help soften the result Smile.

Adriana your plan sounds like a great one!

The B*h came back to visit me today unannounced and 4 days early! How rude Shock

Keep calm and dance on Grin

FrowningFlamingo · 10/06/2017 09:11

Oh no McTufty! I hope you feel better soon. I seem to be quite prone to tummy bugs, they're horrid aren't they.
I have, BFN. Not surprised as it's first cycle and only half of one at that according to clue! No sign of AF yet but I'm pretty sure I'm out. I'm a little disappointed which tbh is good as we were both a bit unsure about TTC. I can't say I'm not pleased I can have a drink with my friends today though. I hope they don't smell a rat anyway though - we usually drink fairly heavily at our meet ups and I'll only have one or two. Might feign a dodgy tummy McTufty!!

AdrianaWeatherwax · 10/06/2017 08:56

Aaw damn! That's grim. Any idea what the offending food item was?

McTufty · 10/06/2017 08:55

Well my nausea/cramping turned out to be the worst food poisoning I can remember having, and I've had a bit of a night of it! Much better this morning, the AF style cramps have gone too (maybe it was all part of the same thing, who knows?)

mummyg and flamingo have you tested yet? Got everything crossed!

AdrianaWeatherwax · 10/06/2017 08:54

Sounds like you're having a rough time, McTufty! Not fine.

Yes Missy, TF it's the weekend! Mon-Fri were s**t (can you swear on these boards?). I would leave it at least a couple more days before testing if it won't stress you too much. It does get emotionally draining Sad.

This months plan is to try and shag as much as possible and not stress too much.

Have started using the clearblue OPK as they are a novelty and I am temping, but will shag on, regardless of any negatives.

MissyEm · 10/06/2017 00:35

Thank God it's the weekend!
@MummyG it has not been long at all, 6 weeks since I stopped my POP. Not too saw if my AF was actually AF or withdrawal bleed. According to the Ovia app AF is due next week. I had idea this journey would be so emotionally draining this early on.

@ Adriana, I haven't had the courage to test again. Ovia said to test today but I may wait and see what happens next week.

I wish everyone good luck as there are a few tests happening next week!! Exciting Grin

MummyGofboys · 09/06/2017 19:21

@FrowningFlamingo it's so frustrating. You have no idea if it's pre menstrual symptoms or early pregnancy or a bug😂😂

FrowningFlamingo · 09/06/2017 19:18

It's so frustrating the the symptoms are so non specific isn't it!!
I feel pretty normal today. Not very premenstrual despite AF due tomorrow. But not a lot else either!
My trousers are def feeling too snug but that could be AF and cake in equal measure...
I will be testing tomorrow unless AF arrives as it's due then and also I am meeting my lovely uni friends all day so would like a glass of wine!

MummyGofboys · 09/06/2017 17:39

@McTufty that's crap!!! Those sound like good signs. Must be annoying if you don't know where you are though. It will be 4 days tomorrow so think I will do one in the morning

McTufty · 09/06/2017 17:04

Well I was just walking out to go for a posh dinner with DH, and have had to come back because the cramping was so bad I was bent double and unsteady on my feet - this has basically never happened before but the cramping is higher up in my mid abdomen so sadly doubt it's pregnancy related! However, doesn't mean I'm not pregnant, I'm just annoyed as I was all dolled up and looking forward to tonight Angry

It's not mental to want to test again, it's totally normal! And if you can spare the cash, no actual harm in doing so frequently!

I'm not sure as it's my first month off pill so no idea when AF would come, but I'm home from honeymoon Monday afternoon and might test Tuesday morning as that's 27 days since my last pill.

MummyGofboys · 09/06/2017 16:31

Oh @McTufty I hope so. Would be so exciting wouldn't it. When can you test again? I really do feel rough. Not been sick but waves of nausea bleugh. Fingers crossed. I want to do another test 😂😂 a bit mental aren't I

McTufty · 09/06/2017 16:27

Hi mummyG

Sorry you're not well, but hopefully it's a good sign for a BFP!

I feel dreadful. Really bad PMS like cramps, and would you call it nausea? Don't know. Stomach hurts and keep needing to put head between my knees but not actually felt like going to be sick. However my fiancé had an icky tummy this morning possibly from something he ate so sadly I expect it's just either AF/pill withdrawal symptoms, and the nausea being the same bug. AF not actually here though so I'm not out yet!

I am also very belchy, hey maybe that's our signature pregnancy symptom!

MummyGofboys · 09/06/2017 16:16

Hey ladies. Anyone else very nauseous? I feel so sick and it comes in waves where my mouth actually waters and lots of burping. Could be a sickness bug coming but it's been over four days now. 5 days until I can officially test. Iv done two tests that were negative but they were pretty early. How are you all coping on the wait?

Mrstobe90 · 09/06/2017 07:44

I'm sorry to hear about your aunt! I hope you're ok xx

I'm away until Monday so sorry if I don't post much! Internet is really poor here xx

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FrowningFlamingo · 08/06/2017 22:52

Thanks all, I'm ok. It wasn't unexpected but still sad, obviously.
I'm not sure I've heard boinking for a while either but it popped into my head and felt appropriate Grin

MummyGofboys · 08/06/2017 22:46

@AdrianaWeatherwax yeah it is really annoying. I just so hope it's this month. Getting lots of twinges and lots of cm. not sure if that's a sign.

@FrowningFlamingo I'm so sorry to hear about your aunt. I hope you are ok.

Iv just had two alcoholic drinks with friends because I'm trying not to get my hopes up and be normal 😂😂 plus mum offered to have the boys for the night so I couldn't turn it down.