TTC #1, Cycle 1. Anyone In?

@jemimafuddleduck doctor wanted DH’s sperm results to come through before she refers us.. but he’s been so busy with work he’s not been able to make an appt so it’s the first thing I’m getting him to do when he gets back today..

How’s everything going with you x

Hey guys..
just back from the docs after getting my uss results..
according to the results I have a retroverted uterus and I have “in access of 10 immature follicles which may suggest pco but the appearances weren’t convincing” I feel so upset 😭 but the doctor was saying she’s going to refer to gynae as they’ll be able to explain everything in more detail.

Hey guys, sorry AF got people, got me yesterday too, right on time! Only good thing is the last two cycles have been identical in terms of length and symptoms and I knew that AF was coming both times. Hopefully means they’ve settled down and will remain predictable. Makes me wonder if I maybe didn’t ovulate on my first three cycles.
Roll on cycle 4/5 (bf was away for a fertile week so it sort of doesn’t count)
Really hope June is full of bfps.

Looks like I might be here for another cycle- took a test Sunday and was negative- AF due tomorrow though - still so irregular so will start more provera at end of the week if I get another negative test.
How is everyone else getting on?

@unicorn I think the second line just has to match the control line.

@jemima, sorry AF arrived. Good news that you are ovulating though. Fingers crossed you get your scan appointment soon.

I am on CD16 and DP has gone on his conference this morning until friday. I normally ovulate around day 19 so thought I was out this month...but had loads of ewcm yesterday/today so I made sure we DTD twice yesterday! However IC OPKs aren't even close to being positive...soooo confusing!

And the second line has to be darker?

@unicorn234 I think so... I use the cheapy amazon ones until I get 2 lines and then I use the clear blue ones to confirm it x

@rachellouise28 I'm not sure🙈 okay thanks I will try that.
How many times a day would you suggest to test like just morning and night?

@unicorn234 I think it’s 24 hours isn’t it?? I’ve tested in the morning and it’s been negative then later that day it’s been positive so test a few times a day when your CM starts to change :)

Hey guys I know this might sound a little silly and I've actually said this month I'm going to go with the flow but I'm keen to see whether I ovulate when I normally should. I've got enough ovulation strips to test lots of time so I'm going to start a few days before my fertile window. But say if I got a positive in the morning would I still be positive that same night. How long does it last?

@jemimafuddleduck I know how you feel, it sucks but don’t lose hope. Stay positive. Have they said anything to you about being referred yet? We waited 6 months from being referred from our GP to me getting my letter for an initial consultation at the hospital, I think it’s different all over the UK though?!
Keep smiling x

@puravida31 oh yeah I think it definitely does. I've dtd on the days I'm meant to be fertile and unless there's some underlying issues I haven't got pregnant.
Just going to go with the flow 😂 and see how long I last at it 🙈

That’s a good plan @Unicorn234 I think the Ovia app is adding another layer of pressure for me!

I'm not even going to look at my ovia app this month as I don't think it's accurate for me.
Going to try and have sex every other day and try to push the 'ttc' to the back of my mind and hopefully this month it will work 🤞

Well done @Mipha! We do have a drawer of little bits (mainly that a friend gave us when she moved house!)
Just got some pregnancy tests on the way home- so tempted to try one tomorrow morning but know that it probably won't show anything yet :/

Love a good walk @Rmad, good luck with the running.
Welcome @MartinCL!
@pinkroseuk would love to go to a baby show but being really strict with myself. Not looking at clothes, prams, anything until I get a bfp!
@unicorn me too. Determined not to become obsessed, don’t want sex to become a chore or something I have to do, just having sex every 2-3 days at the moment which is just usual anyway. Only thing I’m doing different is taking my folic acid and vit D.

Having said that, I’m sure AF is on her way! Due Monday but I’ve been having crampy feelings on and off for about 24hrs. Hope it doesnt come early.

Well AF has b*ggered off now and just waiting to start the OPKs again!

Did all my date calculations to allow for a cycle length anywhere between 28-35 days.

Start OPKs on the 11th and plan to harass the husband every other day right through to the 27th.

Pretty sure we missed most of the window last month cause we were so confused with what my cycle length was going to be and fighting with the OPKs for the first time.

Also bought a good Braun digital thermometer (reduced on amazon) to replace the boots cheapy which thinks I have hypothermia most mornings (lowest reading has been an entertaining 35.5)

I think I may currently be in the 2ww but can’t be sure as no idea what my cycles are like yet. I’m holding off buying tests, I think if I start testing there will be no stopping me! so for now I’m just going to try and wait to see if AF turns up at any point ...but then how long do I wait for? Maybe I just need to set a date that if no AF I can test but not before - don’t let me!

@jemimafuddleduck I'm 7dpo too (if I ovulated) and really trying to hold off taking a test till at least Sunday!

We were thinking of going to a baby show next weekend but think it might be too soon- depends what the test says this month I think!

First ever post on here!
We’ve just started TTC, however cycle 1 has now come to an end as unfortunately AF has arrived :( roll on cycle 2!
Wishing you all lots of luck!