First time TTC

I totally agree Mrstobe90, on here when I should be working! We all deserve a little break don't we?!

Goodluck in your exams Ijustgothit! Try to focus and get in the study mode, it's just as important

I think the excitement of being about to start ttc is getting to me! I have my last uni exam in a week and I cannot focus on studying, all I can think about is babies anyone else having similar issues?

Hi Ladies, my first post on here. I am pleased to have caught a thread early on 1 month TTC 1 after coming straight off the pop. So not too sure if last month it was AF or not. DTD around OV time so now just waiting.

I am a terrible symptom spotter, it can't be helped, when it is something so exciting!

Well you just have to really. I tried most of the anti emetic drugs but nothing really worked for me. I had to be rehydrated a couple of times - the nurse I spoke to was quite matter of fact about it and said that quite a few women are so sick they choose not to continue (and I do understand that.)
But I mean what can you do? I spent many an hour at work vomming into the bin/taking calls lying on the floor etc then eventually I was signed off at six months because I was really poorly and weak. My teeth and theoat are permanently damaged. I still have significant residual nausea 20 months on - I never lost that heightened sense of smell you get. I had no cravings - only very strong aversions to stuff. I couldn't drink tea for five months and I usually drink gallons of it.
Ds was a bit small but healthy and very strong. It's amazing really - they just take what they need from your body. It really took it out of me though - I'm only just recovered enough to start ttc again now. I find I spend two days after I've ovulated being sick , which sucks. I will be back on hormonal contraceptives as soon as I can!

My period is late but nonpositive test so I think maybe things are just still settling down after stopping bf.

Fingers crossed for you all!

We are doing legs up, but I feel like such a wally 😂 the least elegant position, but hey - if it works!!

It's soooooo hard, almost impossible almost... we all do it and it can't be helped. I'll be doing it again in a weeks time lol. I'm going to do the legs up rule too this time as haven't done that the last two months. I know it probably isn't the reason but it all helps xx

Literally the first two days we were trying I felt sick, had sore boobs and all sorts. So I know I'm just very suggestible and am resolutely ignoring anything that could be construed as a symptom. I'm pretty certain this won't be our month as we missed the first half of the cycle for various reasons but fingers crossed anyway!

I'm with you googling the symptoms! I've had a really achy lower back today and been exhausted, and a really sensitive skin that burned when I sprayed sun cream on. I expect it's a bug from the different environment I'm in but I couldn't help but start googling and hoping it was me ovulating!!!

Mrs - It's really hard not to feel every twinge and hang off every symptom, I googled every day and every day I was more convinced. My advice is stay cool and keep thinking it might just be your body getting ready. Then it may just surprise you and be the real deal! 🤗

I'm 50/50 about ovulating tests, feel like I would have a better chance with them but after I don't want to make it too planned and serious. Maybe I'll give it another month of just listening to my body and looking out for ov signs. Xx

Ana you poor thing that is my worst nightmare 

Mrs your gp recommended pregnacare? Mine didn't - just folic acid & vitamin D. Obviously depends who you talk to.

I'd like to try and avoid the opk route really - concerned it will take the fun out of ttc!

Just to be the voice of doom.... consider waiting until after the wedding. Not drinking isn't an issue, but you might feel sick. Really really sick.
I started vomiting about six days after conception (we only did it once that month as we were both travelling for work) and I didn't stop until the day I gave birth. I would NOT have wanted to feel like that on my wedding day or honeymoon. I had HG (which ain't the norm, I grant you) but I was vomming up to 20x a day. Not fun on honeymoon.

Otherwise, know your body, keep an eye on ovulation sticks to pinpoint your fertile times, and watch the mucus and just shag lots. Folic acid is a must and enjoy the process. Ttc #2 now - it took me almost 20 months to have a period after he was born so hoping the machinery still works. Good luck!

I'm 30. Been with DH 10 years, married two.
I came off Depo Provera last July, AF returned August and got my first positive opk last month, so now technically cycle 2.

Hi everyone! Good luck to you all and congratulations kimmy!

I would like to join please! I got married on Saturday, and this is my first month not on the pill. Think I might wait till back from honeymoon before doing the ovulation kits etc but if I happened to conceive a honeymoon baby, so much the better....

Hi ladies, nice to hear from you all and know we are all in it together.... it's exciting but also takes over a little so nice to share feelings. @magpie24 I was exactly the same during the first month, I was convinced I was pregnant, I had EVERY symptom and period came bang on time (so no way I was) I was shocked as couldn't believe my body could make me feel things that wasn't happening, I've put it down to my body getting itself ready. It's helped me a little as now I don't look for every symptom.... what will be will be right! (And hopefully soon) good luck all xx