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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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Fivebyfive2 · 19/04/2019 19:07

@MrsEG, thanks hun xx I think maybe I have accidentally put alot of pressure on catching this cycle?? Which is mad I know, it is not the end of the world if it doesn't happen right away. I'll chat to him in a bit and check in. If we miss the window, maybe next cycle I'll try to chill... Which is actually what we did the cycle we got pregnant in Jan anyway!! Thanks for replying to my stupid rant xxx You're very wise 🙂

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EssJayyCee · 19/04/2019 19:02

I have been having boob pains for the last week and on off cramps but not sure if its AF almost here or ovulation or just my body being an arse.

MrsEG · 19/04/2019 18:58

@Fivebyfive2 Me and DH went through the exact same after my first MC. Totally missed our window that cycle and I was distraught but he then told me a few days later that he personally was just terrified. He said he’d felt so hopeless and couldn’t bear seeing me that upset, and was scared of it happening again. In all honesty I hadn’t even considered his feelings about it at all. Maybe try having a chat with him about it - after we did it really cleared the air, and we were soon on the same page again.

@ValidUser so sorry AF has arrived, hope you’re treating yourself to the best Easter egg in the aisle this weekend x

@Lola871 FX you’ve caught it, it only takes one time after all :)

@starkid Really hope AF doesnt show, will keep my FX for you the next few days x

EssJayyCee · 19/04/2019 18:43

@ValidUser sorry to hear AF arrive.
Do you have polycystic ovaries too?
What sort of length cycles do you get?

Fivebyfive2 · 19/04/2019 18:26

@Validuser,sorry af arrived xxx

@flapjackered, hope you're OK with all the visitors! Xx

I am fuming at the moment!! After af cleared up I tell dh this could be a good cycle to really go for it as it is so soon after the mc/d&c so maybe I'm still more hormonal etc... Also the fact that I reeeeeally want to be pregnant again ASAP! He said he was well on board. Dtd every other day didn't work out, I think fine, it happens. We dtd Wednesday and I said the next few days are the best time. Nothing yesterday. Get my peak/static face with cramps, feeling damp the lot, today. Tell dh today is the day. What does he do?? Eat loads of crap at work, come home saying he feels 'off' /tired!! Have gently reminded him today is the best time and he literally rolled his eyes!!! I'm upstairs now because he's pissed me off!! Sorry to rant, he's usually really good and was so supportive when we went through everything earlier this year. I know he is feeling pressure, maybe I've been going on about wanting to catch ASAP and it's messed with his head. But I'm the one poas, taking vitamins, tracking etc. And I just know tomorrow he'll be in the mood and I'll be thinking... It is a bit bloody late now?!!! Sigh.

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Lola871 · 19/04/2019 18:07

Thanks for the new thread! I've now started my TWW for the month, due on either 30th April or 1st May. I haven't been much of a symptom spotter my last couple of cycles so will see how this one goes! DTD twice during fertile week, unfortunately OH was working a lot so wasn't around much!! Why does it always coincide with fw??

Tropicana1 · 19/04/2019 17:43

@LikeTheFruit haha love that! Keep us updated on the fizzing as it progresses 😂

Tropicana1 · 19/04/2019 17:42

@ValidUser oh no!! Sorry AF got you I really thought it was looking positive for you

ValidUser · 19/04/2019 17:31

@EssJayyCee and @daisiesandpeonies I feel your pain!

AF just got me.

EssJayyCee · 19/04/2019 17:27

I am having a nightmare of a time to conceive. First month trying and my cycle decides to mess around!
I had two cycles 37 and 39 days and I thought they had finally started evening out... with bbt showing I'd ovulated.
Now on first cycle ttc and my temps have been all over the place no obviously ovulation and CD40.

WHY DOES MY BODY HATE ME?!

dahlia123 · 19/04/2019 17:11

Thanks for the new thread @Fivebyfive2

Hello @Dollywilde!

@McHelenz - Frer seems to be. Would say hold off as long as you can. I know some people test every day or more but I feel so disappointed that I'd rather not have that every day.

Fingers crossed it's early symptoms and not pms @starkid

@daisiesandpeonies hope the consultant can give you some answers.

Am 6dpo and feeling mild cramps but tbh I wonder if it's TWW nerves making me feel wound up and nervous.

daisiesandpeonies · 19/04/2019 16:57

Thanks for adding me to the new thread! Will try to be more active this thread, it's just that fertility testing kind of makes TTC stop while you're seeking answers.
I've had a blood test which I'm awaiting results for. My scan showed that my ovaries look polycystic, which explains my long cycles. It's also likely that I'm not ovulating because of this which makes some sense - have such little luck with otks. Will see the consultant next month for more advice and possible treatment, as well as DH's results.

Dollywilde · 19/04/2019 16:17

@starkid thank you! And thanks all for the welcome. So excited to finally get to join one of these! 😂
I know what you mean about cycles feeling so long now. AF went awol on me last month for 3 days (usually 30 day cycles but 33 last month) - seems like nothing but it was such a long 3 days! Especially since we weren’t actively trying but it would have been great news anyway, so that added to the limbo-ness.

starkid · 19/04/2019 16:10

Thanks for the new thread @Fivebyfive02 - I wasn't pay close attention to when the last one would finish, oops! There was a few people who have recently changed stats/been added that missed the cut, including @Lovemypug Smile will update it all and post them again maybe next week!

@Dollywilde - Welcome! I've added your stats for next time [smile

So 9dpo, sore boobs, cranky and spotty - think pms is coming Sad oh well, as soon as it does i can make a doc appointment (this has seemed like such a long cycle because I'm impatient for it to finish, but am only cd26!)

McHelenz · 19/04/2019 16:09

So I've never done a test before, what's the best? I have 2 FRER ready. Do I still just wait to miss my period?

LikeTheFruit · 19/04/2019 15:54

@Tropicana1 difficult to explain. Sort of like very mild pins and needles 😂😂

Marleym28 · 19/04/2019 14:37

Hi, I think I was accidentally missed from the list when it switched threads.
Stats TTC#1
CD5 just started cycle 3:)

granddesigns · 19/04/2019 14:35

So af has been cruel -3 days late and managed to put off frer testing planning to test tomorrow if still no af but she beat me too it and made an appearance this morning- really though this might be the one as an never late! Apparently I am! Onto cycle 6 then and into 2020 we come! Good luck to those still waiting, testing or on the way!

McHelenz · 19/04/2019 14:09

Does anyone else get the "had sex twice, let's look at prams" thing? No? Just me ? 😂😂

Tropicana1 · 19/04/2019 13:56

@LikeTheFruit what do fizzy boobs feel like?! 😂

@FlapJackered 10 people? Definitely not a relaxing environment! Haha a sperm one too 😂 DH said to me today that if the pressure of knowing I've got my positive opk gets too much he should just do it into a cup - I think he was joking but maybe I'll get a dish ready just in case 😂

@Dollywilde welcome!

MrsR16 · 19/04/2019 13:25

waves hey ladies! Just marking my place so I can stay in touch with you 😊

LikeTheFruit · 19/04/2019 13:24

Thanks for new thread @Fivebyfive2 !!

Welcome @Dollywilde hopefully all that honeymoon action has been successful!

I've been having a "relaxed" approach this month so no OPKs or temping. According to apps I'm between 6 and 8 dpo. But going on ewcm I recon I'm only about 4dpo. Cd 25 today. Lots of cramping so hoping it's not AF on her way. Boobs feel fizzy, not sure what that means?!?

Dollywilde · 19/04/2019 12:59

Hello - can I join please? 29, TTC #1, cycle 1. Just returned from our honeymoon today where we DTD every other day so fingers crossed - although obviously I know it could take a while! Currently CD 23 and hoping to hold out until the weekend of 27th/28th before testing. Have been tracking my cycles for 18 months since coming off hormonal contraception for an unrelated health thing Smile

FlapJackered · 19/04/2019 12:48

Gah sorry just wrote this on the other thread, I am hoping copying and pasting works...Happy Easter everyone!! 🐣

Flashing smiley today! We also managed to Dtd this morning verrrry quietly! I am hoping I get my peak tonight or tomorrow although it will be a challenge with the parents sleeping next door. 😬

@Tropicana1 it is really hard to not make it a military operation isn't it. My DH has had trouble finishing before during fertile week, when we have had friends staying in the room next to ours. It takes a lot of patience on both sides I think. Good luck!

@cupcakesandglitter that sounds like a good sign, hopefully you hit the nail on the head there! I am ok just waiting for ovulation to show up while trying to Dtd as quietly as possible. I am in a house with 10 family members, not ideal 🙈.

@KatBeCool My ewcm showed up then went away again which is helpful! It is such a minefield this ttc malarkey! Pee ramekin! 😂 I love it! I have a pee Tupperware but also brought a sperm ramekin and syringe with me this time just in case DH can't reach the finish line at any point this weekend 🙈, which I would totally understand with my parents next door. He is determined he won't need it though which is ideal! 😂

@Lottiepink sorry you're feeling so rubbish ❤️

@MrsEG that's brilliant! 😂😂

@Fivebyfive2 waheyyy! 🐎. I hope I will get mine tomorrow. 🤞🏻

ValidUser · 19/04/2019 12:26

@Lottiepink a FRER yesterday. So chances are low.