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TTC first baby... mega thread!

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Crossfitgirl · 25/08/2018 10:13

For those of us TTC first baby, a continued thread for August 2018 :-) a place to share our new mummy journeys!

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Delilah7 · 30/08/2018 20:30

@MrsR16 I've had a few flare ups but nothing like this. They won't go AT ALL! Xx

MrsR16 · 30/08/2018 20:29

@Crossfitgirl haha! Nesting could be right... DH went "shall we do this?" And I was like "no, we need to do this, this and this as well as that!" 😊

@Delilah7 my skin is so awful at the moment, even make-up's not covering it! It makes me very sad... I've always had problem skin, but since coming off the pill it's been horrendous!

Welcome all new ladies!

Delilah7 · 30/08/2018 20:29

@Chocolate45 welcome. Fire away hun! Xx

Delilah7 · 30/08/2018 20:28

@ValidUser oh my gosh. I'm so sorry. :( that is the worst thing I could imagine a women to go through. Love to your friend. She wouldn't want you to feel guilty hun but I understand why you feel that way. Take some time out and check in with us on the weekend? Love to you xxx

ValidUser · 30/08/2018 20:09

@Delilah7 I'm fine, but friend had a stillbirth and I'm feeling sort of guilty for TTC?

Irrational, but conflicted!

Chocolate45 · 30/08/2018 20:08

TTC #1
Age 24
Came off the pill last month. Just looking for some advice and support as we have not told family yet. Don’t want added pressure. Great to follow other peoples journeys too!

Lougg · 30/08/2018 19:53

@shelly10 I'm having this at the moment. Was expecting to ovulate on Wednesday but only just got a positive OPK about an hour ago. And my clear Blue digital ovulation still hadn't detected my peak. This is without coming off any hormonal contraception. So it's very likely to take a while post implant for your cycles to regulate

shelly10 · 30/08/2018 19:46

Ladies could I ask your opinion? I've been logging my info daily on my Ovia app for the last month or so, had my first AF after having the implant removed and since CD10 I've been using OPKs. This week has been showing as my fertile window but according to the OPKs I haven't ovulated yet and this is now CD16. Have any of you had this before? Or ovulated much later than you thought you would? I'm thinking I should just keep doing OPKs? Thanks girls xx

Delilah7 · 30/08/2018 19:33

@Crossfitgirl going to have to try. I had their tea tree oil before and that was good so maybe I should get that again! Thanks Hun xx

Crossfitgirl · 30/08/2018 19:25

@delilah7 and all those with shit skin atm... try this! It clears skin up nicely, but I always use it too late though haha if I use it all the time it does prevent spots in the first place but I prefer a heavier moisturiser the rest of the time.

TTC first baby... mega thread!
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Crossfitgirl · 30/08/2018 19:22

@delilah7 omg my skin is TERRIBLE this last 2 days I've had massive big spots all over my chin! I've got some body shop tea tree stuff that is really good and clears them up quick if you want me to link?

@patapouf yes I think you can get faint ones after ov, I had one today and had a few over the days leading up to it as well. The faint lines are still negative but lh is around for a few days around ov I think .

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Patapouf · 30/08/2018 19:12

This OPK has totally thrown me, is it possible to still get faint positives post ovulation? I had a strong positive the day before yesterday and a fainter one the day before that, didn’t test yesterday. I’m assuming I ov’d yesterday but now I’m worrying...

TTC first baby... mega thread!
Delilah7 · 30/08/2018 19:10

@Magpie1111 welcome :) xx

Magpie1111 · 30/08/2018 19:07

Can i join too?
Ttc: #1
Age: 31
Cycle: 7

Delilah7 · 30/08/2018 19:04

@ValidUser you ok Hun? Xo

ValidUser · 30/08/2018 18:57

Hugs to everyone- tough week.

We start SMEP on Saturday here.

Delilah7 · 30/08/2018 18:57

@missrose0110 welcome Hun!

@Unicorn93 I recognise your name.... welcome! Xxx

@FlapJackered @sunshine1987 thanks honies!!! I'll let you know xxx

@Crossfitgirl I would say he defo knows he's done wrong babe. Let him try. Atleast you know if he does it can happen due to ovulating! Hugs to you Hun xxx

Anyone else's skin got so crap?!? Mine cleared up and has now gone to crap. Any advice??v

Crossfitgirl · 30/08/2018 18:53

@bambionice80 thanks for that, I will definitely go after 6 months, or 6 cycles which is only next cycle.

I've already ruled myself out this month, we had sex on Sunday, none since, and according to clear blue I should have ovulated today.
I can't even bring myself to try for it tonight, having him turn me down twice on mon/tue was pretty gutting so I won't be putting myself out there again until he instigates. I haven't told him the first positive OPK was wrong, so he doesn't know we could have a chance today. I think telling him would ruin any slight chance of sex tonight anyway.

He's run me a bath and prepped tea for later and been all lovey dovey today so maybe he feels bad... who knows.

@shelleybear0313 sorry to hear that, that must have been awful. It's good they've done something at least, even if they are being a bit pants about it - sometimes gps who don't really know what they are doing are totally open to suggestions from us, if we show we know our stuff. Use it to your advantage :-)

@mrsr16 decorating? Nesting 😉

Welcome @missrose0110 @unicorn93, early days cycle 1 and 2, good luck! Hope your OHs on board with lots of sex?! Lol.

@pingupengo it was really good thanks!! Had really good seats it was nice to go out. I'm sooo tired today though! Good luck for your fw coming up :-) bringing sexy baaack

@MMKMN hey! You sound v similar to me, came off contraception in May and now in cycle 5, and only just started "trying " this month. Although we've had less sex this month than all the other months. So that went well 👎
Where are you in your cycle? I think I ov'd today.

Sorry for all the other messages I have missed!! I think this one is long enough!!

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missrose0110 · 30/08/2018 17:34

Hi everyone, please can I join?

My stats:
Ttc: #1
Age: 22
Cycle: 1

I'm currently 6dpo and this 2ww is killing me, I just want to know either way! Lol af is due 8th September, when's everyone testing? X

FlapJackered · 30/08/2018 17:22

@Delilah7 good luck with the appointment lovely, will be thinking of you x

sunshine1987 · 30/08/2018 16:44

@Delilah7 definitely keep us updated lovely, hope you get some answers x

Unicorn93 · 30/08/2018 16:38

Hey ladies,
I’ve been a long time follower of this thread, new to this
I’m 25, TTC #1, cycle 2.
Congrats to everyone with their BFP! Just coming into fertile week now so fx! Xxx

Delilah7 · 30/08/2018 15:44

Hope all my lovely ladies have been ok today.
Will be able to update you as I have doctor at half 8 tomorrow morning! Xx

shelleybear0313 · 30/08/2018 14:40

Well done Mrsr16! You have far more willpower than me. I think if I get the bfn Monday I'll be more relaxed next month and know what to expect. 😂 💖xx

MrsR16 · 30/08/2018 13:54

@BabySquid 3 and a half more days... not that I'm counting! This weekend is going to be hard, although I'm hoping I stay busy enough with decorating to keep me occupied!