TTC FIRST BABY - Thread 11!

@DuchessofPemberley still trying, but AF due in the next few days.

If my surgery is soon, we'll put it on hold then.

@MrsR16 do a FRER in the morning. I dare you.

@DuchessofPemberley oh hun I don't think you can stop symptom spotting!! Even if I'm not consciously "trying" it's still there and doesn't go away! Xx

How do you stop yourself symptom spotting? I feel nauseous, loads of CM, have cramps and am off my food (which is NOT like me). I also looked into my temp dip below the cover line at 5dpo and it could be an implantation dip.

The last time I felt like this, back in September, we got a BFN. I hate getting 'symptoms' because it gets my hopes up and that makes the BFN so much more upsetting.

Currently only 7dpo which would be ridiculously early for symptoms anyway ☹️

@FlapJackered yes I tested this morning, but it was a BFN 😕 I don't know how many DPO I am - I was really ill last month so was surprised that I was bleeding early! But now I'm not convinced it's AF at all and think I should change my apps back to cycle 6!

@Bettythecat cross post! Yes I did this morning (on the advice of DH!) but a BFN 😔

@ValidUser sorry, forgot to mention, BFN on a cheapie HPT this morning... not even a glimmer of anything! I have got 2 FRERs sat in the cupboard though 🙈

@DuchessofPemberley tell me about it! I'm just like "well, is this cycle 6 still or should I give up and class that as AF and therefore I'm now on cycle 7?"

@MrsR16 have you POAS yet this month?

@Babytrain89 sorry to hear that. It's never easy.

@ValidUser hopefully you'll get a surgery date soon. Does that mean TTC is on hold?

@MrsR16 I hate those in between situations, they really mess with your head. No advice but I'm sure someone on here has been through something similar.

@thumper59 I'll also be testing next Sunday, that's the day before AF is due and the day that my FF app recommends

@MrsR16 worth testing. Could be implantation. X

@cupcakesandglitter hoping so. This has been a really tough couple of months. Not sure about when we can start trying again, but just hoping they can help soon. It's draining and disheartening, all of this.

I am aware I'm moaning quite a bit, but just having trouble staying positive. Turning 29 this week. Hoping I'll be pregnant by 30. (I know I'm young but my FSH and AMH were barely ok - I am ovulating though.)

How's life with you?

@Babytrain89 sorry about AF lovely!

I'm in a proper dilemma here, ladies, and would really appreciate your advice! I don't think AF has actually hit me. I've had no cramps, mild spotting for half a day and then just one bit of fresh blood, then back to spotting for a day and nothing since! Do you reckon this is AF or not? I'm very confused... xx

@Babytrain89 Sorry to hear that. Enjoy the

I'm out ladies! AF arrived. Gutted but positive for next cycle! Having a wine tonight!

Hey @daisiesandpeonies great to have you back ❤️ glad you're feeling more positive too xx

Ah @ValidUser hopefully you'll get your date soon. Sorry to hear it needs removing - if it's likely it'll go how soon after can you start trying? Xx

Right tube removed, I mean.

Low chance it could be salvaged, but a chance all the same.

@daisiesandpeonies need my right tube (scarred from peritonitis as a child) and something done to keep the left open.

If all this fails, I have a credit card that will take an IVF hit!

@daisiesandpeonies I too have struggled with acne the last few years; I was given a progesterone only pill at 25 and for the last 3 years it's ruined my skin! Now I'm bc free it's calming down so far!

If you are offered a Duac topical screen give me a shout as have experience of that and it's good and bad!

I would really suggest Nip+Fab! (Boots/Superdrug/online). The salicylic acid (spot zap on green tube) is wonderful! Massively reduced redness and the pimple and made my spots go down loads! Under makeup they weren't so pronounced and raised so easier to hide! X

@ValidUser omg hun - I'm sorry to hear that. I hope it gets sorted for you soon. What does the surgery involve?

@daisiesandpeonies hope all is going ok. Turns out I've got a dodgy tube ruining my good tube's chances and need surgery, but hoping to have a date soon!

Aah congrats on the BFPs!

I'm seeing my gynaecologist this week and hopefully will get a surgery date soon. X

Hello all,

I was on this thread a long while ago and then came off it because I felt I needed a Mumsnet break for a few months. I was very unhappy around the 5 month mark, but have come to terms with waiting now and seeing positives - like DH gets more involved with each month.

There's a few names I recognise but it's been a while so:

Age 31
Cycle 8, but month 10 (cycles vary between 35 and 42 days, with one unexplained missed period)
Cycle day 1 - AF came this very morning! She will be here for at least 7 days....

I struggle with my cycles, periods and skin. I've also got bad acne since coming off the pill - which I've got a prescription lotion for it but it's not the silver bullet that the pill was! I've had a blood test for PCOS, but nothing.

Find OPKs too stressful so trying SMEP this month! Fingers crossed 🤞🏼Also just started taking Vitex and would be interested to know if anyone else has?

Let's go team 2019!

Morning all!

Officially Cycle 2 as of today! AF gave me a cheeky yet expected surprise this morning! Though wasn't expecting her appearance so early in the morning!

First cycle was 27 days so I'm hoping they stay around the 27-28 day mark - though we will see! I had forgotten how bad cramps can be with a natural AF so I'm in bed watching YOU on Netflix and waiting on a Sunday dinner; ah tough life!

Ahhh @FivexFive how exciting ❤️❤️

Aww congrats @DogMum24 xx

@FlapJackered you can get positive OPKs up to 48 hours after ov too! I'd record it as an anomaly just in case xx

patiently waits for positive OPK or some sort of sign... getting impatient now 😩

Thanks @TrashKitten10 and fx your AF stays away x