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TTC First Baby - Thread 16!!

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Fivebyfive2 · 19/04/2019 08:39

Hi all, thought as it's Bank Holiday and thread 15 was 900 plus I'd start a new one, hope that's OK??

Copying tags from when @starkid updated them all the other day.

Hope this works as I've not created a thread before!!

@Jessikka - 28 Cycle 4
@starkid - 29 Cycle 8
@MrsAW2018 - 24 Cycle 10
@TTC34 - 34 Cycle 3
@19Bee2 - 27 Cycle 2
@MrsH497 - 32 Cycle 5
@MrsR16 - 26 Cycle 9
@Lola871 - 31 Cycle 3
@ValidUser - 29 Cycle 1
@DayDreamer1707 - 28 Cycle 6
@Flapjackered - 31 Cycle 10
@DuchessofPemberley - 32 Cycle 7
@KittieKath - 34 Cycle 6
@KatBeCool - 40 Cycle 11
@MrsMcNtobe - Cycle 6
@BabySquid - 29 Cycle 11
@Sleepyquest - 28 Cycle 2
@Granddesigns - 32 cycle 5
@Catlady31 - 31 cycle 1
@LikeTheFruit - 30 cycle 4
@Jooloo11 - 32 Cycle 3
@Daisiesandpeonies - Cycle 11
@LuckyPenguin - 34 Cycle 3
@Lizzie198 - 30 Cycle 2
@Rachel59pink - 26 Cycle 1
@Orangeloo - 31 Cycle 4
@Lemonysherbet - 31 Cycle ?
@NKB88 - Cycle 2
@Wildrabbit - Cycle 2
@Essjayycee - Cycle 1
@Hannah192 - Cycle 4
@LoMoon - Cycle 6
@Hiddenfigure - Cycle 1
@Jc88146 - Cycle 18
@Kay98 - Cycle 16
@Lottiepink - 29 Cycle 13
@Bec18x - Cycle 4
@Soda123x - 32 Cycle 2
@Aimingfor2019 - 28 Cycle 3
@Lifesforlivingandloving - 32 Cycle 1
@MotherOfShihTzus - 33 Cycle 14
@Cupcakesandglitter - 23 cycle 11
@Baby01988 - 30 Cycle 5
@Pinksunset1 - 28 cycle 4
@TonightJosephine - cycle 1
@Toobies1 - 30 Cycle 5
@Blackfriars - Cycle 4
@rosehm 28 - Cycle 1
@SophWolf - Cycle 1
@Thosethreewords - Cycle 4
@Fivebyfive2 - 30 Cycle 9
@SunnyL88 - 30 Cycle 9
@rose555 - 32 Cycle 4
@Chembecky - 32 Cycle 2
@AysLon - 31 Cycle 2
@SunStruck - 35 Cycle 2
@dahlia123 - 32 Cycle 4
@LokiCat - 28 Cycle 6
@TrulyMiss - 30 Cycle 1
@SSC92 - Cycle 1
@Bacchant - Cycle 2
@Headswim - 36 Cycle 4
@Lemurville - 32 Cycle 5
@Tropicana1 - 28 Cycle 1
@McHelenz - 30 Cycle 1

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orangeloo · 28/04/2019 16:56

Hi guys, long time no speak been reading everyday though.

I'm 9dpo and spotting has started feel pretty low about it. I had my 21 day bloods back - I'm yet to see gp to discuss but of course I have googled and they seem normal. I don't know what is up with me and I was so hoping this could be the month 

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekendsXx

cupcakesandglitter · 28/04/2019 16:36

@Fivebyfive2 I get UTIs super frequently (little bladder) and it's something the GP can only sort out with me (nitrofurantin) - pharmacies can't prescribe anything, they will have cranberry stuff which may help the pain a little but the course of antibiotics is best just to make sure it's fully cleared xx

@Keyboard91 mine's good thanks, spend it with my gorgeous nephew (rested up when DH was just lying with him watching football) but back on my own sofa ready to start Line of Duty season 4 😂😊 felt all day like AF is coming but nothing as of yet!! X

@Tropicana1 @KatBeCool it's definitely a thing!!!! As soon as those hormones kick in I'm ravenous! I can be sat with my stomach so full it feels like I could burst... and then a few minutes later I'll want to eat 😂 x

Interesting fact, my sister just walked in on me in the bathroom, and said that my pee stinks? I didn't smell anything (but I've had a blocked nose for like at least two weeks now) smelly pee? Is this a sign of anything? 😂😂😂

KatBeCool · 28/04/2019 15:54

@Fivebyfive2 if you want faster relief, gp is the best way to go, most likely you need antibiotics. If it's uti, cranberry extract helps, but again, not right away.

@ValidUser woo! Happy sexy times!

@Tropicana1 I get increased hunger the day after I ovulate. DH doesn't believe it's real. I told him that I'm suffering from this "unreal" hunger more than from the real one. He thinks I'm full of it. He's lucky I don't sleep walk to the fridge.

ValidUser · 28/04/2019 15:18

EWCM ahoy!

Opk not quite there but will be getting to it today!

Fivebyfive2 · 28/04/2019 15:06

@Tropicana1, I looked at the canniston duo stuff, but it says not to use if pregnant or trying to get pregnant?? Seems a bit ott but figured I'd leave it and see how I am tomorrow after drinking loads and having lots of washes! Xx

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Tropicana1 · 28/04/2019 15:02

@Fivebyfive2 I've had thrush before after a holiday with lots of swimming. If you have a supermarket open you can get canisten pessaries and cream just from off the shelf normally if you're really uncomfortable and don't want to wait!

@cupcakesandglitter haha I am literally eating everything at the moment!
Thanks @Keyboard91 I'm feeling pretty resigned to AF coming and actually ok with it, like you said not out till I'm out but not feeling like this is my month!

Fivebyfive2 · 28/04/2019 14:49

@keyboard91, yeah itchiness comes and goes, bit uncomfortable when I go the loo and some discharge, although I've just checked to see if it had a funny smell (are we sure that's not tmi?!) and it doesn't so assuming that's good at least?! I'm just drinking more and having little washes down there!

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Keyboard91 · 28/04/2019 14:42

@cupcakesandglitter thanks, not long till I can find out either way 🤞 I’ve not really moved from the sofa today ... and don’t plan to move this afternoon either. How is your Sunday going?

@Fivebyfive2 sorry, it’s not fun! Is it itchy or? I think TMI is out the window on this thread many pages ago ;)

@Tropicana1 sorry the symptoms have gone ... but you’re not out until AF shows. FX neither of us get AF on Weds 🤞

Fivebyfive2 · 28/04/2019 14:27

Sorry for tmi ladies, but I'm pretty sure I have some kind of uti/thrush thing going on! Will have to pop to the pharmacy tomorrow to ask for some advice, hopefully I won't need to go to my go or anything though. It will probably clear up just in time for af next week!! 🙁

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cupcakesandglitter · 28/04/2019 13:26

Sorry for the BFNs ❤️ onwards and upwards to the next cycle! Xx

@Tropicana1 same here with the hunger! I could eat EVERYTHING right now 😂 x

@Keyboard91 sounds like a good plan 😂😂 fx for next week! Xx

How's everyone's Sunday going? Xx

LikeTheFruit · 28/04/2019 12:46

@Jessikka @Hannah192 @Dollywilde sorry AF got you all!

I'm now onto 4th day of "spotting" gone from pink to brown CM (sorry TMI!!) bit still no AF! I'm now resorting to taking extreme action to get her to come. I've been to vigorous yoga class, taken another IC (bfn of course), changed bed sheets to white, ordered some FReRs from amazon.

Seriously considering putting my white jeans on for the rest of the day!!

Just want to get onto cycle 5 now. And I've got a cold too which is maki g me doubly grumpy!!

MrsEG · 28/04/2019 12:29

@LindyMoe Yep, cycle day 1 is the first day of your period starting, no matter how late. When AF is late it just means your luteal phase (from ovulation day to AF) has extended for whatever reason. Which is very frustrating I know!!

Tropicana1 · 28/04/2019 12:12

@Keyboard91 I'm the opposite to you - I've gone from symptom spotting to basically having no symptoms at all. AF due weds and I've got my usual pre-AF insatiable hunger never satisfied no matter how much I eat so pretty sure I'm going to get AF on time on weds.

LindyMoe · 28/04/2019 11:33

Question ladies,

As my AF is 8 days late, when it arrives does it change my cycle and therefore ovulation date?

Jessikka · 28/04/2019 11:22

Morning all! Just had a giant cooked breakfast and now chilling with a coffee.

How are you all?

AF finally arrived today! weirdly happy about it (obviously I wish she hadn't but I'm making the most of it) as it's on cd26 for the second time in a row - so maybe I'm regulating now ☺️☺️ (they went cd27-25-23-26-26)

@Fivebyfive2 are you keeping stats?
I'm cycle 5 now if you are - thank you x

Have a nice day everyone!

Keyboard91 · 28/04/2019 10:53

@LindyMoe thank you. FX your AF comes soon so you can start the next cycle.

@MrsEG there is nothing more satisfying with a proper clean out!!! ❤️ ... especially when followed by ice cream!

@Fivebyfive2 it’s okay, I made my DP hide them when I got my AF last month and I told him he could leave one in the bathroom Monday night so I can do it when I get up for my usual 4am pee Tuesday (1 day before AF). He’s under strict instructions to not give me one before even if I beg him or offer him a sexual bribe 😂

In fairness, he’s pretty good most of the time. I had an awful nights sleep last night so this morning I’m even more exhausted and grumpy on top of the hormonal crying rage thing I’ve got going on. We have just done the weekly shop (I saw Tango ice lollies and cried - wtf) and when we got back he made me sit down on the sofa whilst he puts away all the food and cleans the kitchen and sorts out the dishes etc.

MrsEG · 28/04/2019 10:40

@Fivebyfive2 Ha, excellent so far!! Especially last night, I think 3 hours of the Black Widow in her leather pants may have turned him on!! Enjoy your mini-break, at least it will completely take your mind off testing too! FX for next weekend for you :)

Fivebyfive2 · 28/04/2019 10:34

@MrsEG, missed your post as I was typing! Ice cream farm sounds like heaven!! Big thumbs up on the clear out, it does feel great when you get all organised doesn't it?! Hope your weekend of fw sex has gone well 😀

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Fivebyfive2 · 28/04/2019 10:05

@keyboard91, stay strong and hide those tests for another few days!!

@Dollywilde, ouch, that's rough. What a time for af to show. Hope you're feeling better today. Xx

Really enjoyed Avengers, will almost certainly see it again in the week!!

Fertility Friend ap says af is due around Fri if I'm still at 28 day cycles, but mine vary from 28-31 sometimes. We're actually away Thursday to Saturday for a little break, so sods law says she'll arrive right when we're away!! Hopefully not though. I am planning to test this time next week if af hasn't appeared. 🤞

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MrsEG · 28/04/2019 10:04

@Bec18x Sorry to hear you’re having a tough time, wishing you and DH the best of luck with the diet and exercise regime!

@LikeTheFruit @Jessikka @LindyMoe My AF was really late last month, BFNs at 14DPO so knew I was out but torture waiting for her to show her face! FX she shows soon so you can get cracking with your next cycle.

@Fivebyfive2 Ah that does sound really challenging, my grandad had dementia before he died and eventually didn’t know any of us. It really takes its toll!

@Hannah192 My DH takes a standard multivitamin and I take the Pregnacare conception ones. I make him a coffee with his vitamin every morning so I know he’s taking it!

@Dollywilde Oh that sounds awful, and for AF to arrive at the same time, talk about rubbing salt in the wound! Just think, before long it’ll be you at that table sharing your good news too :)

@EssJayyCee Great news!! Will keep everything crossed that you caught that egg!

We went to see Avengers again last night and I cried so much more! I’m ovulating so perhaps the hormones made me worse but my god I was a mess. DH had to drive my car home..... I so agree with everyone who has said it doesn’t feel like 3 hours at all!

Hope everyone has had a great weekend. All we’ve done is clear out at home but I feel so much better for it, 6 bags for charity and countless bags to the dump! Off today to the ice cream farm - bring on a triple scoop of Nutella hazelnut!

EssJayyCee · 28/04/2019 09:23

I finally ovulated on CD46!
Now 3dpo and in the two week wait!
We DTD 3 days before O the day before O and the day after..
What are the chances do you think??

LindyMoe · 28/04/2019 08:35

@Jessikka @Dollywilde @Keyboard91 hugs all around, this is emotional stuff.
To everyone waiting for AF so we can jump into the next cycle I'm with ya. I'm 8 days late now so if anyone has a solution on how to speed this up I'm all ears.

Also how good was Avengers!! Didn't feel like 3 hours at all 😁

Keyboard91 · 28/04/2019 07:47

@Dollywilde sorry that you had that experience, I think I would’ve cried too. My friend had a baby this week, her 3rd, and she never has to try for long. So I was obviously happy for her etc but it was difficult for me.

If I cry anymore I think I need a life raft or something. Yesterday I went into town with DP and they had cherry tango in Wilkinson’s which I needed to have. Drank some. When we got back to car I put it on the back seat and drive us to Dunelm. Parked up and turned to grab tango WHICH WASNT THERE. Cue tears. Lots of tears. Bloody hormones. Roll on Tuesday so I can POAS.... do you think DP will let me tomorrow!?! No keyboard. You do not want to. It’s 2 days before expected AF so too early.

rocks back and forth

Dollywilde · 27/04/2019 20:29

@jessikka thanks and yes, I’m absolutely delighted for her! Resisted the urge to ask how long they were trying in case it was salt in the wound. It’s funny, I always got the concept of sadness around others announcing when you’re trying but it’s a weird emotion to feel!

Jessikka · 27/04/2019 20:22

Aw @Dollywilde that sucks! Don't beat yourself up for welling up, it can be hard to see it happen for others - no matter how happy you are for them.

In my office in the last 5 months FOUR women and a colleagues wife have announced pregnancies.

I have to chip in for baby stuff for them which makes me a little frustrated and impatient. But it will happen for us all I'm sure☺️