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TTC #1, Cycle 1. Anyone In?

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jemimafuddleduck · 03/02/2018 22:27

Hi all,
Longtime lurker, occasional commenter, rare poster here.
DH and I decided to start to TTC after much deliberation recently.
I've been on the pill for 16 years and haven't had a natural period in that time! Had my withdrawal bleed which started on 15th Jan and think I may have ovulated on Thursday 2nd Feb. I was doing OPKs (I know - first cycle, but if I'm going to do it, I'm going all in!) and got an almost-positive then - didn't have any more OPKs with me to test slightly later in the day.
DTD numerous times in what I'm estimating is my fertile week (working on the basis that my cycle is 28 days but don't really know at the moment).
So now the waiting begins.
Anyone in the same position or want to join?
Advice and your stories welcomed!

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NotMaryWhitehouse · 01/04/2018 12:18

@WaitingForThatBFP another 8 days until AF due for me- although I'm pretty sure I will crack and check in the week. A million 'symptoms' and also none.....! 🙄

What about you?

WaitingForThatBFP · 01/04/2018 11:42

Hi all, just checking in.. how’s everyone doing? X

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jemimafuddleduck · 30/03/2018 23:47

@emdoc I have been out for cocktails tonight 😁

We'll cycle 1 off the pill was 29 days, cycle 2 was 22 and cycle 3 was 23... so I'm not sure what that means. I'm pretty sure I did ovulate last month though and have the clear blue OPKs for this month so looking forward to peeing on those (very expensive) sticks... we'll see!

Good luck for your first cycle x

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emdoc · 30/03/2018 23:33

@jemimafuddleduck I'm sorry, that's disappointing I'm sure! I hope this means you at least get to enjoy the weekend and maybe have a bit of wine and relaxation! Your cycles do seem to be regular at least, which seems positive?

For me, I think AF is starting - first one since Mirena taken out. I'm looking forward to starting out a "real" cycle and I hope my period isn't too awful off contraception because I can't remember!

Happy Easter weekend to you all Easter Smile

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jemimafuddleduck · 30/03/2018 23:24

Thanks @Rachellouise28 @Rach0110 this is cycle 3, heading into cycle 4 now... 😞

@Englishpetal89 I'd like to know the answer to this as well!!

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Englishpetal89 · 30/03/2018 22:14

Does anyone have recommendations for a BBT thermometer that isn't super expensive or super unreliable? I want to start tracking it as soon as I can, but don't want to spend loads!

Thanks!

Rachellouise28 · 30/03/2018 21:38

@jemimafuddleduck sorry to see this. It sucks but it’s only your first month so stay positive. Good luck for cycle number 2

Rach0110 · 30/03/2018 20:23

Sorry to hear that @jemimafuddleduck Sad
I'm sure I'm right behind you been having cramps and spotting all day hope you're okay. New month new cycle fingers crossed this next one is the one x

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jemimafuddleduck · 30/03/2018 20:10

AF has arrived 😢

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blitzen · 30/03/2018 15:51

Good point, @Sunshine! ☉🌈🤞

helbel42 · 30/03/2018 13:57

@emdoc i have ankylosing spondylitis and usually take naproxen daily but have been advised to stop while ttc so I'd guess ibuprofen is probably one to avoid. If you can manage with paracetamol that's likely safer. Although I have had to take a couple when it's been bad, luckily fallen at times I know I'm not pg. I'm on day 8, cycle 3 - really hoping this is going to be the one! Baby dust to all!! x

Rmad6716 · 30/03/2018 12:06

I've been reading the wrong part of the chart on Glow app... I'm only 9DPO! Maybe I'll not be as sad about this mornings BFN. I don't feel like AF is coming but I don't feel like I could be pregnant either 😣. Hurry up period!

SunshineAndRainbows6 · 30/03/2018 10:33

Oops I meant 11DPO 🙋🏻

SunshineAndRainbows6 · 30/03/2018 10:32

BFN for me too! 12DPO 😩 but we aren't out till AF shows lady's 😘👌🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻👶🏻

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jemimafuddleduck · 30/03/2018 09:55

BFN for me too 😞 12dpo

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blitzen · 30/03/2018 09:49

BFN for me this morning on day 24/30. Nevermind!

orangekitkat13 · 29/03/2018 18:23

@emdoc fair point, might still use it as an excuse for a bit tho, it's pissing down here! Grin

In therms of pain killers, I was the same the first month we were trying but then I read that for the first couple of weeks the baby doesn't take anything from what you are consuming as it's just a bundle of cells so I think your probably ok. Wouldn't take too many tho.

emdoc · 29/03/2018 18:18

I think it's definitely safe to keep exercising, and I know for me it really helps with my mood and stress so I'm planning to try to keep doing what I'm doing! However I don't love running so taking this as an excuse to stop would be nice Grin. I think the warnings about "extreme" exercise are more for endurance athletes with very low BMIs who might suppress ovulation... I don't think we could shake out a sticky baby even if we wanted to haha!

@orangekitkat13 I also just ordered some cheap OPKs from Amazon and a couple of pregnancy tests to have on hand! My resolve not to buy them worked out really well, about 4 days??

Woke up with the start of a migraine today and normally I take ibuprofen but I feel as though that's one of the things I should avoid entirely (even though I'm almost certainly NOT pregnant at this point). Ughhh no fun!

orangekitkat13 · 29/03/2018 18:03

@Rmad6716 still not sure I'm brave enough to keep running, I wouldn't say that I'm particularly fit but I'll see, if I really feel like a run(doesn't happen often!) I'll go, and keep it gentle.

I caved today and bought some OPKs even though I SS aid I wouldn't! Bought the digital ones as the cheap ones look too confusing to me. When should I start using them? Currently on cycle day 4 and AF is nearly done thank god!

WaitingForThatBFP · 29/03/2018 17:09

@AnotherOriginalUsername aww that’s good to hear.. my CF’s been like school glue atm.. no changes to that as of yet but I’m expecting ovulation to be a little later considering my last cycle was 45 days

NotMaryWhitehouse · 29/03/2018 16:45

@AnotherOriginalUsername nice work then!

AnotherOriginalUsername · 29/03/2018 16:42

I used Ovia and the only thing I did was track my cervical mucus daily, it told my my fertile window based on this, and that's the only time we DTD so must be pretty accurate!

TTC #1, Cycle 1. Anyone In?
WaitingForThatBFP · 29/03/2018 12:51

@AnotherOriginalUsername I’m using Ovia but only have been doing so properly for about 2 months...
My doctor doesn’t seem to think it’s anything bad but I still need to go for my progesterone blood tests to see if I actually am ovulating so going to have that done on Tuesday

AnotherOriginalUsername · 29/03/2018 12:42

@WaitingForThatBFP are you using an app?

blitzen · 29/03/2018 11:48

I'd like to join this thread too please! I am 34 ttc #1 cycle #1. Had some symptoms approx 5 days after dtd. Not had any more symptoms since Monday. Normally very in tune with my body. On cd 23/30. Caved and tested this morning which I know is too early. Really not sure, think I just got an evap line. Will test again tomorrow. Also managed to ruin first test by accidentally weeing on the result panel 🙈

Good luck to you all 🍀

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