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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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Rachellouise28 · 26/03/2018 21:57

It always feels like forever doesn’t it!

Mipha · 26/03/2018 21:45

Hello ladies!
Was out last cycle as boyf was away, such a boring month! Period came 3 days early so cycle 2 was only 25 days. Onto cycle 3. Currently cd4 and want the time to hurry up!!

Rachellouise28 · 26/03/2018 21:10

Thank you! I haven’t been temping I’ve just been using OPKs each month. Cheap amazon ones and Clearblue. Hope you catch soon. It’s nice to be able to talk about it with people who are in the same boat!

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jemimafuddleduck · 26/03/2018 20:51

Oh - 9th, sorry!

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jemimafuddleduck · 26/03/2018 20:51

Of course @Rachellouise28 you're more than welcome.
7 cycles - how are you feeling? Have you been trying trying ie temping etc? I'm only 3 cycles in and finding it hard so I feel for you x

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Rachellouise28 · 26/03/2018 20:10

Hi! Can I join too? Never commented before. Not my first cycle but my 9th 😩 Getting so frustrated!

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jemimafuddleduck · 26/03/2018 19:41

Welcome to the mad house @SunshineSparklesSmiles!

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SunshineSparklesSmiles · 26/03/2018 19:00

Hi All, may I join your thread please? TTC #1 cycle #1 early 30s. Excuse the user name, I'm awful at these things!

AnotherOriginalUsername · 26/03/2018 11:45

Yesterday my husband was on about moving to a different town for better schools - had to tell him to slow down!!

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jemimafuddleduck · 26/03/2018 11:44

@Rmad6716 I think I might be able to see something as well, it kind of looks like mine! I'm only 8dpo today too so let's hope both of ours turn into bfps!

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Rmad6716 · 26/03/2018 11:33

@AnotherOriginalUsername I can defo see a line! You must be so excited. So happy for you 😃GrinThanks

Rmad6716 · 26/03/2018 11:30

Excuse the negative thing! Only app I could find haha

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WaitingForThatBFP · 26/03/2018 11:30

@anotheroriginalusername I can see a line!!! Exciting times.. fingers crossed it gets darker in a couple days... keep us updated x
I’m in the last few days of my FW according to Ovia but I don’t think I’ve actually ovulated yet.. no ewcm no other symptoms im just hoping It’s slightly out by days because my cycle is so irregular.. which is in fact a good thing as I was working nonstop the last couple days for the big sale and now my body is aching all over I can’t move 😩😩😭

Rmad6716 · 26/03/2018 11:29

Finding it hard too guys😣. I've POAS like 4 times since Friday lol! Can see totally nothing. I've squinted and squinted and almost had myself convinced that one I did on Sunday morning had something. Did it again this morning but couldn't see anything. According to Ovia I'm only 8DPO so don't think it would show on a one step cheapo Confused. To be honest apart from feeling a bit sick and a headache I don't feel like I could be pregnant so I will be trying extra hard next month! It also says 6 days till test so I will just wait till AF is due. I know I've said that about 10 times but I'll go mad otherwise lol! Sat in tears most of yesterday for no reason, just felt so so sad. I know it's irrational because it's literally only the first month! The feeling is horrible. I feel like all I've seen on social media this week is 'I'm pregnant best surprise ever' or 'a bit of a shock but we're expecting' all I can think of is HOW!? Haha. It's amazing how hard it is to actually get pregnant when you want to. Our times will come! Btw I'll attach my pitiful pic of test... it was way over time after I felt it so probs just evapSmile

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jemimafuddleduck · 26/03/2018 11:26

@orangekitkat13 it's definitely nice not to feel alone in this 😊

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orangekitkat13 · 26/03/2018 11:24

@jemimafuddleduck thanks. I certainly feel the same and definitely don't tell DH, he'd just tell me I was over reacting! But that is what we are here for! This forum definitely helps! I just keep trying to remind myself that it's still only been two proper cycles of trying. It'll happen for us and you too.

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jemimafuddleduck · 26/03/2018 11:08

@orangekitkat13 how frustrating for you 😞 like you say, at least you're having regular cycles though.
I have no idea what's happening with me this month. We DTD at all the right times and really really want it to happen this month. I'm driving myself a bit mad with the symptom spotting!! I hate this TWW!
I don't tell my DH even a fraction of the things that go through my mind at the moment when it comes to TTC as he's just think I was mental so I'm finding this quite hard.

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orangekitkat13 · 26/03/2018 10:50

@AnotherOriginalUsername I can see a line! Hopefully it'll get darker when you next test, how exciting!

@jemimafuddleduck good luck for you too.

AF arrived for me this morning Confused I'm disappointed but trying to see the positives. aF arrived one day after glow predicted it would so at least I seem to have a regular 24 day cycle. Roll on next FW!

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jemimafuddleduck · 26/03/2018 10:42

Sounds promising then!
I might try again tomorrow.
Let us know how you get on 😊

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AnotherOriginalUsername · 26/03/2018 10:39

Photo was taken just after. I'll test again on Wednesday.

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jemimafuddleduck · 26/03/2018 10:37

Ooh yes I can see a line there. How long after the year was the picture taken? Maybe try a pink dye one tomorrow as they're supposed to be more reliable?

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AnotherOriginalUsername · 26/03/2018 10:32

I've just held the actual test up to the light and there is a line there but I guess after this length of time it is kind of irrelevant

AnotherOriginalUsername · 26/03/2018 10:23

Try again...

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AnotherOriginalUsername · 26/03/2018 10:22

I took one but it won't seem to let me post it

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jemimafuddleduck · 26/03/2018 10:16

@AnotherOriginalUsername have you got a picture?!

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