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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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jemimafuddleduck · 18/06/2018 22:18

Thanks @WaitingForThatBFP and @Pinkroseuk. Sorry you're finding it tough too.

I've just been finding it really tough the past couple of months. We need to get DHs semen tested (it's taking some time for the appointment to come through) and then we can go to the drs and ask to be referred to the fertility clinic as I have high FSH so I know we'll need help.

Regardless I still want us to keep trying but last month we couldn't DTD much around the right time, and the same with this month... I'm due to ovulate tomorrow or Wednesday, haven't seen DH since Friday due to work and probably won't see him/get the opportunity to DTD until at least Wednesday/Thursday. So pretty sure this month will be a write off too. Ffs 😢

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Pinkroseuk · 18/06/2018 20:33

@jemimafuddleduck sorry to hear you have been feeling down - I know exactly how you feel..
For some reason I found Father's Day tough- think I had imagined there would be a little one here this year for Hubby and of course there wasn't- not helped by spending the day at my parents sorting there house out after the cold water tank burst in the loft!

WaitingForThatBFP · 18/06/2018 18:46

@jemimafuddleduck thankyou so much.. sorry to hear you’re feeling down.

ttc does get too much at times I remember taking breaks from mumsnet too as that was added pressure in my mind

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jemimafuddleduck · 18/06/2018 18:37

Ohhhh @WaitingForThatBFP that's amazing news!! Haven't been on here for a while as it's been getting me down, but truly am pleased for you. Congratulations!

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Rmad6716 · 17/06/2018 21:55

Congratulations @WaitingForThatBFP 💕💕. So happy to see! X

Pinkroseuk · 17/06/2018 21:32

Congratulations @WaitingForThatBFP
So lovely to have some good news :)

I will be testing next weekend before going onto another round- also have the hospital appointment next week.

Mipha · 17/06/2018 19:04

Argh! Huge congrats @WaitingForThatBFP so nice to see on this group!
I’m onto cycle 5. AF showed up exactly on time! Boo!
AF #5 due on July 5th.

WaitingForThatBFP · 17/06/2018 16:44

@rachellouise28 thankyou!! we’ve been trying since August.. we were recently referred to the fertility clinic as my cycle was all over the place and my pelvic ultrasound scan was showent no I may have signs of pcos..

Rachellouise28 · 17/06/2018 16:39

Omg congratulations @WaitingForThatBFP !!!

How long have you been trying? So happy for you!

WaitingForThatBFP · 17/06/2018 16:30

Okay so I caved and tested 🙊🙈🙈

And it was a BFP. 🙊🙌🏻🙌🏻

I don’t even know how far I am as my cycle is so messed.. made an appt to see the doctor tomorrow

WaitingForThatBFP · 17/06/2018 11:49

So today is CD 100 😬😬
thinking about testing later today not expecting much from it tho 🙊

How’s things with everyone else? X

Pinkroseuk · 16/06/2018 20:48

Thanks @Rachellouise28
I think I'm about the same timing as you- I don't feel any different this month either!

Rachellouise28 · 15/06/2018 09:17

@Pinkroseuk hope everything is ok. I’m in the TWW phase. Pretty sure I’m going to come on next week though as I have the usual symptoms - sore boobs, no patience and can’t stop eating 🙈😭😭 I guess cycle attempt number 13 will be starting 😭

Pinkroseuk · 14/06/2018 21:46

Waiting till the end of the month to see the hospital again- monitor is just showing high again everyday!
Hoping that the hospital will give me something that makes me ovulate but will see-
Just catching up on everyone else's progress :)

RobynC19 · 13/06/2018 13:14

Actually got a peak on my clear blue ovulation monitor cd 20 cd22 now I am now officially in my first even tww bd on cd 6,7,8,11,12,13,15,17,19,20,21 so we gave it a really good go fingers crossed

WaitingForThatBFP · 13/06/2018 12:41

So DH got his results back today and all seems good with him..
doctors sent off the referral for the fertility specialist I just hope we don’t have to wait too long! Fx

How’s everyone else getting on x

Unicorn234 · 11/06/2018 22:42

Amazing, thanks @RobynC91

RobynC19 · 11/06/2018 22:16

It comes with one reader and 10/20 sticks depending on box size each stick can only be used once but the reading can be used for every stick in the box as the sticks have to be inserted in to the reader x

Unicorn234 · 11/06/2018 21:28

How many times can you use the stick

RobynC19 · 11/06/2018 19:55

Yer untill the sticks run out but you can't buy the sticks separately so a whole new pack is required not the cheapest

Unicorn234 · 11/06/2018 19:07

How do the clear blue ovulation tests work.. Do you have to use a new one each time?

RobynC19 · 11/06/2018 08:32

So it obviously wasn't implantation bleeding because at CD 20 after 8 days of flashy smiley faces I have finally got my peek. Wish me luck x

TTC #1, Cycle 1. Anyone In?
sailorcherrie · 09/06/2018 11:55

CD36, peak OPK on CD18, now 18DPO, 3 x BFNs....

Starting to thinking stressing about it is making my period late this cycle. Really hoping this isn't another crazy "regulating" cycle - really thought my cycles were coming back to normal with the last one being a reasonable 32 days.

I guess as long as it doesn't hit the 118 day mark (the worst and longest cycle in history) then I should count this as a win.

RobynC19 · 08/06/2018 13:07

So the blood yesterday was brown and mucusy (tmi) and had non overnight and tiny bits of brown this morning when I wiped but non since then could this be implantation bleeding or am I trying to see things I want to see

Rmad6716 · 05/06/2018 11:02

@jemimafuddleduck that's very promising results from your scans! Hopefully you get more good news from the rest of both you and DH's tests.

Ahh that will be frustrating! That is also very unusual to be a day late 😩. Fingers crossed for you!! X

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