TTC FIRST BABY - THREAD NO.8

@Crossfitgirl I will probably end up giving in and POAS before the weekend is out 😂 I've it some cheapo strips in the house.

I did an OPK earlier when my temp was having me paranoid and it wasn't a pos or neg, but usually they are completely neg for me after ovulation. My cycle is just trying o confuse me lol.

Only symptom I have is the same as I get in LP all the time so nothing new but worse than usual at the moment. Tmi but Insane gassiness and bloating, it's embarrassing!

Ooh @babysquid that sounds exciting! Do let us know in the morning! Move to oz!! Wow! That's a big move!
Thanks @purplefig happy weekend to you too!
@eltzbee could it be an implantation dip or is it wishful thinking? The charts can be a bit crazy, mine was mental last month too! So annoying when you don't know what's going on. Are you waiting for AF or testing before you're due? Any symptoms?
@flapjackered that's good to know about the soy isoflavones, I'm considering them myself after reading that thread you posted. But how do you know what dosage etc to take? Also, we are cycle buddies! I am also 6dpo! Flo is predicting a 23 day cycle though cos of my short LP so I don't think I'm actually due that soon. Or maybe I am... i dont know! Ovulated so early, it's strange!
It's lovely picturing your own little ones isn't it :-) keep up the positivity!

Night night, getting some sleep to help my little baba that is definitely inside me somewhere implant!! 😜

@FlapJackered that's interesting to know, good to have a knowledgeable GP! Haha yes, naughty temp not doing what it's meant to do and rising lol.

@sunshine1987 fingers crossed.

Evening all!
I went to the docs today and asked about the risks of Soy Isoflavones. She said they are very unlikely to cause major issues with your cycle which is good news. She said she wouldn't expect miracles but she prescribes them for menopause symptoms and they are nothing scary...So I may give them ago in January!
6 dpo today this tww is draggging but actually feel weirdly positive this cycle. Also, funny thing - I have never been able to picture myself pregnant before this cycle and now I can picture my pregnant and a little one running around. I am really hoping it's a positive sign!!

@MrsAW2018 sorry you're feeling so low lovely. It is really tough isn't it, especially when you get into that black hole of negative thoughts. I know it too well. Make sure you look after yourself and be honest with your DH with how you're feeling so you have some support. X

@Rachael321 sorry about AF lovely. At least you can enjoy some mulled wine in the run up to Christmas though!

@Crossfitgirl that's so lovely your DH is getting involved now and making plans! Glad your house move is going well. Not long to wait now, keeping everything crossed for you!

@EltzBee it sounds like Ff is a bit confused with your chart this cycle. Will keep fingers crossed you get a rise tomorrow! It's so frustrating when the temps don't do what they are meant to!

@eltzbee that looks better lol. Wouldn’t worry about that dip today at all, fingers crossed it’s for a good reason xx

@sunshine1987 oh gosh it was 'fat finger syndrome' causing that weird 3dpo drop, I'd typed the wrong number 😂 updated graph AGAIN now lol.

@purplefig I find fertility friend the best for features and ease of use (it ain't the prettiest though) and the charting features are good.

@AngeloMysterioso really hope you get an answer soon, our bodies are so mean with playing games on us and making us wait just to find out. Limbo state!

@MrsAW2018 not silly at all, and completely get where you are coming from. It is a lonely place to be trying to conceive, all consuming and very easy to get dragged down emotionally by it. Gosh, today I've been ranting and raving and in near tears because of a temperature dip! I'm on Sertraline still and asked my GP before ttc, he said it was better to stay on the antidepressants as they are a lower risk than a mum to be who is depressed or anxious. Look after yourself and have that chat if needed. Depression is a hard beast to escape. Sending best wishes and always happy to chatter.

@Crossfitgirl aww bless you, hope you're settled in to your new home now. After much confusion with my cycle, I'm on CD 25 and 9DPO with a pesky dip today. My app thinks I'm due AF on Wednesday next week.

That's funny about DHs research sites for tumble dryers. Bless him!

@PaintingOwls faint line is a negative with OPKs. Only a line that is nearly as strong or as strong or stronger than the control line is a positive. You start to get used to what a positive is after you've seen your own if that makes sense 😹

Right, graph attached this time without me being daft and putting numbers the wrong way around 🙄😳🤭🤫

@ValidUser oh I see! Fingers crossed cycle 1 = bfp!

@purplefig apparently the left will likely occlude again soon! If not, baby #2 will be easy. If not, more action required!

@MrsAW2018 don't apologise - mental health issues are no joke. Is it worth speaking to your dr about it? Did anything specific help in the past?

@Crossfitgirl tbf you've had your hands full with the house move too!! So glad you're feeling less stressed out this cycle too, that's fab. So funny about your DH going with mumsnet on the dryer front 😂

@ValidUser is there any reason why you'd need to get the right side cleared for TTC2? Could you not go from left again? Or am I being incredibly dim?!

@BabySquid that's exciting - keep us posted!! I love procrastinating on rightmove too!!

Happy weekend all!

@Crossfitgirl hey glad you're back, I was looking on rightmove today, just randomly and looking at houses bigger than ours that we could fill with babies!!! But pointless coz we're planning a bigger move, to Oz within 5 years.
I'm currently in the TWW and planning on testing tomorrow even tho I'm not due till Tuesday... I had a dream about it last night, and I have this completely overwhelming urge to poas!! Which I NEVER get pre AF so I'll keep you updated in the morning and hopefully it's good news.

@ValidUser it’s always good to be prepared, and to have a plan!
We’ll get the blood tests etc on the nhs at 9 months and if that suggests a problem then we’ll go with private fertility treatment, I don’t want to waste time on waiting list.

@Crossfitgirl I did and I don't even like that term myself but hey it worked!! Just listen to your body x x

@PaintingOwls I don't use that app, but a faint line is a negative. The line needs to be strong to be positive.

I use Ovia and Flo and have a faint line all the time. Weaker is negative (unless it's an actual pregnancy test). ❤️

Quick question - if you use OPKs and the fertility friend app, do you note a faint line as a - or a +?

Thanks @Crossfitgirl - it was a weird week. Not surprised by results, but a little overwhelmed? Will happily do ivf if needs be. Apparently the good tube will probably occlude if I'm not pregnant in the coming months.

Even though my ovarian reserve isn't stellar, it's ok and I am ovulating.

I've said this before, but I always suspected I might have some difficulty conceiving. At least I've prepared!

@validuser forgot to tag you lol

Ooh well good luck for your super likely cycle! How nice would it be to be pregnant in time for Christmas!

Fingers crossed it all works out and you don't end up needing IVF :-)

Xxx

@Crossfitgirl I knew I might have scarring from peritonitis (as a child) on the right. The left was a surprise. It was the left he cleared (apparently just old endometrium).

No sedation, but worst part was the speculum. Apparently I'm super likely to conceive this month!

So plan is: baby 1 no further intervention. Baby 2, try and clear right side surgically. Any further babies, hopefully easy, but ivf if not!

ALSO.... I have some funny news!!
DH Has found mumsnet!!
Hahaha!
He was looking at new tumble dryers and selected one he thinks we should get... based purely on a mumsnet thread!!
He was like... well... every one on this mumsnet seems to have this heat pump type one and thinks they're the best kind.... so we should get one 😂😂😂

Thank you @sunshine1987, we are fairly settled in now, well the bedroom and living room are liveable... the rest is kinda clothes all over and boxes! Will be able to settle more once we've got proper storage (and Xmas decorations up of course!).

Glad you managed to have a relaxed cycle, and you never know! @delilah7 even vouched for the whole "relax" approach! We didn't time it well either so I'm right there with you in the not much hope but not really fussed 2ww :-)

@validuser oh no for the blocked tubes, how glad are you that you got them checked soon! Did you have an inkling before that they may be blocked... scar tissue or something? I think one of mine could be blocked from a previous cyst removal.
But great they unblocked it straight away! How on earth did they do that? Were you under sedation for it? I'm intrigued!! Xxx

Also yay for Clomid and more eggies to follow in the unblocked tube!

@Crossfitgirl I had 2 blocked tubes on HSG, but he fixed one there and then. Starting Clomid next month to try and get an egg from the clear side if I'm not pregnant by then!

@mrsaw2018 doesn’t sound silly and moan away, that’s what we’re here for as we all understand how difficult it is. Take it easy on yourself, it’s not a great process this TTC shit on our bodies or mind x

@crossfitgirl welcome back! How’s the new house? Settled yet? Currently in the TWW but proper chilled as we decided to take a break this month and didn’t really time it well so know I’m out and actually it’s made for a much easier cycle 🙈 how lush that your OH said that when he got home 💜

@rachael321 sorry AF reared her ugly head

Thanks for the tag @purplefig, I have been having some time off mums net and it has really helped me relax a bit about ttc. But I miss my ladies!!

That was a GREAT novel, totally appreciated that! 😂 but fab advice, I'm glad mindfulness is helping you feel positive, I'm doing a lot of it at the moment too and the reflexology has been great.
I've hardly thought about the 2ww so far!

Flo says I'm due in 4 days, as I ovulated unexpectedly early this month, but I'm hoping it's later as it would only be a 23 day cycle if so!

How is everyone else?

Have I missed any BFPs this week?

I've been so caught up with the new house I've had no time for anything else, slowly unpacking and going furniture shopping tomorrow :-)

DH came home today from working away too, and he said to me.... I was thinking about christmas earlier and imagining taking our baby to see mum and grandad, and I was smiling so much... I really want a baby I'm so broody!

I nearly fell off my chair!!

I told him there's still a chance the one time we had sex this cycle could have impregnated me so we'll find out in the next week or so!!

Anyway I hope everyone is ok! Please give me a quick update! Who's in the 2ww? Who's waiting to test soon? Where are you all up to?

Xxxxxxxxxx

@AngeloMysterioso I know what you mean I was exactly the same. Got home and decided to have a nice bath and chill out, some me time. Decided it was a good excuse to use a nice lush bath bomb... now not so happy, bath is all yellow and glittery 😡 I only just cleaned it this morning too!

Aww I'm sorry to hear that @Rachael321. I've reached the point now where I'm assuming I'm not pg after the shitload of BFNs and my cycle is just playing silly buggers for no apparent reason!