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TTC & due to OV around the 22nd March? Come on in!

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WildFlower2019 · 06/03/2019 08:05

Decided to set up a thread for ladies due to ovulate some time around the 22nd March. If you're due to OV around this time, come on in!

I find these easier to follow than the big month-long threads.

Thought we could all test at similar times, discuss our crazy symptom spotting, and all the other "fun" around TTC.

You're doubly welcome if you're a POaS addict like me Grin

About me:
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This will be cycle 5 after TFMR last year.

TTC our first

I've tried conceive plus, preseed, all manner of ovulation kits, etc.

This month I'm going to focus on losing half a stone. I've put a lot of weight on since my TFMR. I think i could be disadvantaging myself. I'm also going to cut down on caffeine throughout the who cycle.

I've also bought the Harvard medical school Fertility Diet book, all backed up with science so I'll let you all know how I get on with it.

Here's a summary if anybody interested: www.urmc.rochester.edu/medialibraries/urmcmedia/fertility-center/education/documents/fertility-diet.pdf

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Jeds55 · 07/03/2019 14:33

Wildflower can't imagine how difficult that must have been Flowers

Are you going to test today/tomo if no AF? I've had constipation (Sorry tmi) so convincing myself it's an early symptom, not due until next Tues/Weds. It's probably due to the lack of veg I've eaten this week in reality. Also want to lose weight so if no bfp will concentrate on that.

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WildFlower2019 · 07/03/2019 14:06

Welcome @PinaCollama sorry about your CP, that must have been so disheartening… I can imagine it’s mentally draining as you say. A rollercoaster of emotions! I’m glad your test results are at least giving you some information and hopefully the clinic will be able to give you an action plan. I’ve heard good things about fertility acupuncture too. Good luck!

Welcome @Jeds55! I am also “a tiny bit hopeful for this month” as AF is not here yet! I had expected her today (the day is far from over though….) Love how you can “feel the crazy creeping back in”. Hahah Just let it all out in this thread, I won’t judge you. I’m just as bad!

TMFR stands for terminating for medical reasons. Sadly, at our 12 week scan, we were told our baby had a condition that was “not compatible with life”. We were given a choice to carry on and let him pass naturally or to terminate. We chose the latter after lots of research and chat with the doctor because we felt it was kinder.

I wouldn’t worry about your age, I asked the consultant about this and she told me not to even think about it until I hit 40/early 40s. As long as you’re healthy otherwise.

Hello @CrazyChemist and welcome. Love your username! I must admit, I wasn’t going to use OPKs but some months, I have ovulated earlier than my app predicted! I think it’s due to my spotting before periods and whether the app counts that as day one. So the results get skewed. I also wasn’t producing as much CM as before my last pregnancy (sorry if that’s TMI) so I wasn’t able to track that way. Anyway, you can get a pack of really cheap ones from HomeHealth on eBay and Amazon. I think it’s like £5 for a months worth. Might be an option if you’re ever unsure. x

Hello @DeathByCats … I always try to stay chilled out but end up like a lunatic in the few days before AF is due to be honest!!! Obsessing over every little shadow on a test, or Googling any pregnancy/testing question that pops into my mind…

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deathbycats · 06/03/2019 19:58

Hi there! I'm due to Ov around the 22nd/23rd if all goes smoothly with my cycle this month. I've been posting on other threads about my anomalous cycle last month (delayed O due to losing too much weight too quickly), but I'm around 29-30 days every other month and I'll be using OPKs to keep track of it.

Sorry for your previous loss WildFlower Flowers

This is my first proper cycle, TTC#3 (third and final) and I'm 29. Trying to stay chilled out about this cycle. The first two were very luckily conceived relatively easily and I'm hoping that run of luck keeps up.

crazychemist · 06/03/2019 19:51

Hey there, reckon I’ll be Ov about then, possibly a couple of days before, but I’m not completely regular so not certain.

About me:
Ttc#2 (DD1 is 2.5, ttc would be much easier if she would stay asleep reliably!!!)
March is cycle 3 (although cycle 2 may have been something that became nothing)
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Trying to pretend that it’s no big deal even though sooooo many people at work are asking if I’d like a 2nd one. Determined not to use OPK unless we get past cycle 8 to avoid spiralling into insanity and obsession Grin

Jeds55 · 06/03/2019 19:07

Sorry, not sure what TFMR is but from the context I can tell a loss. x
Hiya Pina, sorry for your loss too. I agree it is so mentally draining and all consuming x

Jeds55 · 06/03/2019 19:02

Hiya Wildflower,
I'm due to ovulate a couple of days after you so am in (although still a tiny bit hopeful for this month but did only dtd once during fw)...
About me:
ttc number 2
March will be cycle 3 (first preg took 11 months to get bfp then mc, then 4cycles
to conceive daughter, so aware that it could take a while...)
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Promised my partner I wouldn't get so crazily obsessed with ttc this time round but can feel the crazy creeping back in...Also not sure my partner as keen as me to try for a second so that coupled with my age not a good combo as feel the urgency already... Anyway, hopefully this thread brings us all luck

pinacollama · 06/03/2019 17:57

Hi, I’d love to join you!

First I just want to say sorry for your loss last year, that must be heartbreaking.

I’m 32, I’m on cycle 15, TTC our first baby. It’s mentally draining. I had a chemical pregnancy last month, and found out a couple of weeks ago I have polycystic ovaries. I don’t fit the classic pattern of symptoms though, and am pretty sure I’m ovulating regularly as my periods come every 31-35 days. My bloods were all normal, though I think at 30 my progesterone is borderline. I’m waiting for appointments with gynae and the fertility clinic. My husband’s semen analysis was normal

I’ve gone a bit wild with supplements and take so many. I’m on my second cycle trying agnus castus, and had my 3rd weekly acupuncture session yesterday. I also bought an ava bracelet and have used it for a cycle so far...I find it much easier to keep track of my temps than a thermometer.

I’m interested in exploring the fertility diet - I feel we eat relatively healthily but could definitely do better!!

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