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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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sailorcherrie · 05/06/2018 07:32

I did another sneaky test yesterday just to confirm things in my own mind before AF comes to try and avoid another meltdown (already had a huge cry about it on Friday) and still BFN...

AF due tomorrow and just want her to hurry up so we can get going again next cycle.

...the hardest part is convincing yourself that every twinge means you're pregnant in the TWW then feeling like a muppet when it's not 🙈

jemimafuddleduck · 05/06/2018 06:47

Thanks all. I'm currently 11dpo but have short cycles and am actually a day late for AF (this has never happened the whole time I've been ttc). Took another test (IC) this morning - bfn! So I have no idea what's going on.

I had my trans abdominal and trans vaginal scan yesterday and it showed all looks well physically so that's good but that won't give any more info about my egg reserves (I got a high FSH result on my blood test).

DH just needs his SA now.

@Rmad6716 I'm sorry you're having it tough as well and I know how you feel. This ttc lark sucks doesn't it x

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WaitingForThatBFP · 05/06/2018 00:26

@jemimafuddleduck aww sorry to hear about the negative..

Dh has his SA on Thursday and we’re going to book into see the doctor on Monday/Tuesday to see the results and then get referred.

Mipha · 04/06/2018 15:35

Sorry about the BFNs guys, what a crap month!
Feel like I’m out too, had no symptoms at all, no sore boobs etc so thinking maybe I didn’t ovulate or something. Not been sleeping that well because of the heat, don’t know if that could have affected things. Have also sort of felt a bit ‘can’t be arsed/don’t care’ this month.
Af due Friday, usually can tell it’s coming so should get some cramping in a few days. Just hope it’s not late or anything.

Welcome @RobynC19!

RobynC19 · 04/06/2018 12:47

@Rachellouise28 will I defo get a solid if I am having a flashy face as this is only my first cycle after my withdrawal bleed from the pill CD13 but 19 days off birth control

Rmad6716 · 04/06/2018 12:22

@jemimafuddleduck I can definitely see something on the first test. Surprised your FRER is neg ☹️. Sorry to hear. How many DPO are you? Maybe try again tomorrow with cheapo test.

I went AWOL last week as I did another test and it was a BFN. AF came shortly after. Had a really rough week and all I'm hearing about just now is the impending arrival of DH's brothers GF's baby. It really hurts. We just got married last summer and the whole family were expecting us to be having the first baby (so were we tbh). I know it's a happy time but the way I'm feeling it really is heartbreaking. Feel like we've failed cause it's not happened yet. Plus the constant 'baby 'insert my surname' feels like a dagger to the heart. I was so convinced that last month was 'the month'! Arghh sorry for my rant I'm just moaning and sad😔

Rachellouise28 · 04/06/2018 11:19

@RobynC19 once you see the flashy test morning and night As it can change to solid in a few hours.

RobynC19 · 04/06/2018 08:55

How long should you see the flashy face on the clear blue ovulation test will I defo get a solid face at some point x

Rachellouise28 · 04/06/2018 08:43

@jemimafuddleduck sorry to see your post this morning. What stage are you and your husband at with tests? Sorry if you have said... Hope you’re ok x

jemimafuddleduck · 04/06/2018 06:37

Well I've retested this morning with a frer and it's bfn 😢

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jemimafuddleduck · 03/06/2018 08:02

Having said that, I've just done a test (because I'm a bit mad). I'm convinced I can see something on here but it's v v v faint. Can anyone else see it?

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jemimafuddleduck · 03/06/2018 07:57

Welcome @RobynC19 and wishing you a quick ttc journey!
Oh @Unicorn234 I'm sorry 😢 it sucks doesn't it?! AF is due for me tomorrow, but I usually get spotting for the two days beforehand (so should have started yesterday) and haven't had anything. Not getting my hopes up though!

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RobynC19 · 03/06/2018 07:49

Took a clear blue ovulation test this morning and got a flashing smiley face which means high change but not peak yet so I'm feeling better that things might actually be getting back to normal in my body CD12 :) woop x

Unicorn234 · 03/06/2018 07:21

Well AF arrived for me today ladies. 2 days early 😢.
Sending baby dust to the rest of you.

Unicorn234 · 02/06/2018 22:50

@RobynC19 awww will do hun and fingers crossed for you that everything goes back to normal for you 🤞
I've got the ovia app which is quite good at predicting when you will ovulate. I got a positive this month and the day I done the ovulation test we had DTD but knowing my luck I wouldn't of caught. 🙈
My periods came back to normal straight away but I don't think I started ovulating straight away which may be why it's taking me longer to conceive

RobynC19 · 02/06/2018 22:16

I can't even remember what my cycle is I havnt had a natural one since I was 15 I'm hoping it comes straight back still waiting for a positive ovulation test. Sending you luck let me no how you get on xx

Unicorn234 · 02/06/2018 22:13

@RobynC91 my cycles went back to normal pretty much straight away which I found really strange as before the pill I was so irregular. My cycles arrive normally on the 35/36th day and last about 4 days.
I'm due AF on Tuesday though but I don't think I will get a BFP 😢

RobynC19 · 02/06/2018 21:48

I hope it happens soon for you waiting is defo the worse part, can I ask how long did it take your cycle to return to normal @Unicorn234 x

Unicorn234 · 02/06/2018 20:34

Hey RobynC19 I am also ttc baby #1 and I'm 26.
Been off the pill since start of the year and not happened for us yet. Sending you baby dust and I hope you catch quicker than me... I'm so impatient 😂😴😴

RobynC19 · 02/06/2018 12:24

Hi
I am 25 on cycle one and on day 11 only stopped my pill 19 days ago but have had a withdrawal bleed so started counting from that, I am doing opk tests every day and clear blue ovulation tests aswell as taking supplements, I'm very excited to be officially trying but am feeling nervous as if my cycle goes straight back to normal I will be due AF on my bday. I am yet to see a positive ovulation test but I could just be to early in the cycle. It's nice to read other success stories

Unicorn234 · 02/06/2018 12:18

@jemimafuddleduck good luck for Monday hun! 💗
I don't feel like ive got any symptoms this month so don't think I've caught.
Just got a really bloated tummy.

Rachellouise28 · 02/06/2018 08:36

@jemimafuddleduck good luck for Monday. I’m now on cycle 12 as had AF last week 😭 husband is away for ovulation this month but we’ll still try. Good luck to you all for June! X

jemimafuddleduck · 01/06/2018 23:27

@Unicorn234 I'm also due AF on Tuesday! Although am only 7dpo as I have very short cycles. I have my scan on Monday to find out what's going on with my eggs. Not sure whether I'll be given the results then or not.
How's everyone else getting on?

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Unicorn234 · 01/06/2018 19:53

@sailorcherrie your not out until AF arrives! I'm trying really hard to wait until Tuesday which is when AF is due for me

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