TTC First Baby Thread 19

@LokiCat Botswana! Amazing, I am so jealous!! Have an incredible time! I’d absolutely love a holiday like that.

@ELW85 I’m sure he’s pulled something out of the bag - I just wish I knew what!! I’m not one for surprises at all!

@Lozzlepop Eating cake for charity is the best as it means all the calories fall out :) Hope the rain has stayed off - miraculously it’s started to clear here too!

@starkid That’s Great you’re getting an appointment with a fertility specialist. Hope it’s sooner rather than later for you!

@Tashdreams I’m absolutely hopeless with OPK lines I only ever used the CB digital ones. Just keep at it haha! Enjoy the Chinese and just try to relax - hopefully if you’re DTD fairly regularly you’ll be in with a good chance!

Happy weekend ladies - I’ve had a long long day of finances and invoicing today so skipping the gym completely and heading home; I’m thinking long bath, book, maybe even some BD just for fun?? Feels strange having this month off! DH is still terrified though and suggested condoms (what are we, 18?) - I’ve told him he reaaaalllly doesn’t need to worry - my impending AF is all I need to know we’re very very safe haha!

Ahh I'm having a mini meltdown!

This is our first proper cycle post MMC & I was really hoping we'd be able to make a good effort.

Work commitments this week have meant me and my DP have been like ships passing in the night. He's off to butlins this weekend & we last dtd Sunday 😐
My bbt has been a steady 36.3 for 10 days, my opks are slowly starting to raise so I hoped we'd be ok to carry on once he's back on Monday.
Today I've randomly had some very early morning spotting - nothing else since & I know it can't be ovulation bleeding due to my temp and opks but I'm just worrying I've missed the boat this cycle 🙁

I really need to chill! Chinese with mum tonight, catch up and relax to take my mind off things.

Happy Friday ladies, hope you all have a relaxing weekend, good luck to those testing & baby dust to all!x

Thanks everyone. Doc has already called and said she'll schedule appointment with fertility specialist and DH should go with me and have had his sample done by then. Not a clue what the wait it going to be, we'll see soon I guess! She just said about the liquid on/around my left ovary and the fibroids on my uterus they noticed, but she said she doubts the latter would cause fertility problems.

@starkid sorry to hear that AF arrived hun, hope your docs appointment goes well and things move forward.

@MrsEG thanks, its dry here at the minute, its for our chosen charity that we support through work so be nice to get out the office for a few hours (and eat cake)!

@LokiCat very true, not out until AF arrives! OMG that is an amazing trip, how long are you away for? I have serious trip envy, so happy for you- you'll have a ball!

@LokiCat - here’s hoping it was just a blip and your temps go up, but if the low does hit you, we’re here :)
Botswana sounds AMAZING!! All of the things you’ll get to see and experience...I’m so excited for you!

@starkid - sorry to hear that, but good news about the lack of spotting?
Good luck for the scan results and let us know how you get on xx

@MrsEG - I’m sure your DH has smashed it...but it’s unlikely to be cleaning, haha! He sounds very thoughtful and I’m sure whatever he’s planning is going to make your weekend :)

@Lozzlepop @ELW85 @MrsEG thanks ladies. I think a small part of me is still hopeful (hoping that FF is wrong) so I'm not feeling low yet.. will probably change when AF shows up!
We're off to Botswana for a safari holiday on Thursday! I'm so excited - it's always been at the top of my bucket list!! 

@starkid sorry to hear AF arrived :( I hope the char is useful and you can get a gynaecologist appointment soon xx

@ELW85 I know, I’m very intrigued! Although to be honest I’d be delighted if he just cleaned the house while I was out

@Lozzlepop Enjoy the garden party!! The rain is biblical here in Manchester so think it’s a night infront of Netflix for us later!

@LokiCat The Mean Girls things sounds so fun! Sorry to hear about your cycle this month, how frustrating. Hope the next one is much more straightforward :)

@starkid Ahh, sorry hun, hope you get sorted with a gynaecologist appointment really soon x

AF has arrived... No spotting yesterday so that's a plus at least. Aside from that it's bang on time as usual. Onto cycle 12 :(
Getting my scan results from the doc today as well as a chat about next steps, which I believe is a gynaecologist appointment.

Thanks @LokiCat and sorry to hear about Ov this month. You’ve got a great outlook though, and it sounds like you’ve got loads to look forward to, so have a brilliant weekend! X

@LokiCat haha yes my mission was successful, I think we should be ok for SMEP this month as we are rested from the holiday and he is still off but not sure if we could keep it up on "normal months" 😂Sorry to hear you might have not OVd this month, thats a bummer! Where are you off to on holiday? Means you can enjoy some cheeky drinks so every cloud 😄

@Larrydavid They're turning the venue into different sets from Mean Girls, then have photo ops, food and drinks from the movie and then a screening of the film on a big screen. Got my pink on today even though it's Friday, not Wednesday 

@MrsEG sorry about your gym experience. It's frustrating seeing some people take for granted but what we've all been wanting for months!
It sounds like you're going to have a great weekend ahead, though. Seems like your DH is planning something great! :) Hope you're feeling better this morning!

@MrsH497 glad your first week back went okay! Hope you have a lovely weekend. Some treats to celebrate a good first week back?

@ELW85 haha bless you! Enjoy CrossFit tonight and I hope the weather stays sunny whilst you do the garden!

@Lozzlepop hope your luring tactics got DH to bed last night

Morning all! So my temp dipped below coverline yesterday and it's still low today, which caused FF to change and say I haven't ovulated this cycle.. 🤔 should have been 11dpo today, so think it's fair to say I'm out this month!
But I've got a great weekend ahead and then we're off on holiday next week so going to focus on that instead!

Hope you all have a lovely Friday x

@MrsH497 it’s a sad time when these occasions pop up and you think what could have been but we just keep to stay positive and keep on at it! Haha he had no excuse to be tired as he’s still on holiday so I was successful in my mission 😉 I think that’s a really sensible approach towards the baby shower, don’t put any pressure on yourself you might feel more like it the closer you get and if AF has returned etc! Hope your Friday goes quickly then you have the weekend to look forward to!

@Imjustme2019 interested to hear how you get on at your acupuncture session ☺️

@MrsEG your curry sounds really yummy 😋 oooh DH sounds like he’s got a surprise for you, how lovely! Deffo a morning for snoozing the alarm! Was so hard getting up and leaving DP snoozing away this morning!

@ELW85 hope the weather holds out for you getting the garden done! We literally have no plans so not sure what we’ll get upto this weekend 🤷🏽‍♀️

Hope everyone has a great and more importantly fast Friday at work! I’m heading into work just now then we have a garden party to attend later so hoping the rain stays off 🤞🏻 Have a fab day ladies!!

@MrsEG - what a lovely post!! And I don’t blame you for the snooze option - I don’t know how you workout in the mornings - legend!!
Wow, your DH sounds like he’s absolutely nailed it. Can’t wait to hear all about your anniversary weekend :) I hope you have an awesome time; you deserve it! Xx

@MrsH497 Yes! It’s the MOB Kitchen halloumi cauliflower curry recipe - it’s so easy and SO GOOD! Making some more tonight! Glad the week has gone well :)

@ELW85 Ha! I don’t actually know our plans for our anniversary yet - DH has just told me I need to leave at 1 for an hour as he needs the house?? And then I can come home... this is all I know of tomorrow’s plans! Enjoy CrossFit; I was going to go to the gym this morning before work and decided to hit the snooze button instead ;)

Good luck to anyone thinking of testing this weekend! But just remember if it doesn’t happen for you on Fathers Day it’s okay; no matter what day you get that BFP it will instantly be the most special day ever xx

@MrsH497 - great to hear that your week back was generally ok, and happy Friday! Here’s to an even better weekend :)

It sounds like everyone has got some fantastic plans; we’re doing the garden and going to visit the MiL in her new house. Oh, and CrossFit tonight...I need better weekend plans 😂

Morning ladies. Well first week back done not too bad couple of wobbly moments. Just got to get through today then couple of days to relax. HAPPY FRIDAY everyone xx

@Imjustme2019
That'd be great if you could. Good luck for tomorrow.

@MrsEG happy first date anniversary for the weekend. Sorry you're poorly. I hear you about the gym not realising. I think you should have shook her.

@MrsChicken89 I feel we're rather similar, trying for a while, gym helping with mental health and needing to lose weight.

@ELW85 so pleased you got a call about going back for tests after your visit.

@Lottiepink sorry to hear about AF.

@MrsH497 good luck double yoker!!!

@XjustagirlX fingers crossed

Thank you aswell for your support ladies mentioned above and to @Daisydoodles92, @LokiCat. Sorry if I've missed anyone. Things are looking a bit more normal I hope it stays.

@that90sgirl, @MrsH497, @Larrydavid I'm going to my first ever acupuncture appointment tomorrow afternoon will let you know how it goes.

@starkid I've thought about it but I had a shorter af last month so I think it's consistent!

@kiza it's so confusing! Even with smiley faces I second guess what I'm doing!

@MrsEG oh same - the worst periods as a teen (I later found out it was the endo) - then 15 years of nothing - now two day periods! Tbh, they can stay like this..

@MrsEG halloumi curry?! That sounds delicious!!!! Xx

@Lozzlepop oh don't worry it had been on my mind anyway and with Father’s Day this weekend I'd thought of all the lovely daddy to be stuff I could get DH and grandpa stuff for my dad.

She's a reasonably close friend and knows what happened. I will see how I feel nearer the time think because DH is working that day I just wouldn't have that moral support!!

I'm laughing at you luring your husband into bed!! You temptress! Good luck with SMEP will wait and see when AF decides to show herself. Still lots of CM (sorry tmi!) and a medium firm ish closed cervix. Just before AF always have a low cervix 🤔

@MrsH497 that’s good that the new job is going well, gives you something to focus on! I know what you mean I think we all have good and bad days. Sorry to hear that it’s been 4 weeks, I didn’t mean to bring up any memories 😞 we are 7 weeks at the weekend and AF showed up after 5 and a half weeks! Is the baby shower for someone close and do they know your situation maybe you can send a gift with another friend or visit them one on one? Think we’re going to attempt SMEP this cycle so going to lure DP to bed tonight 😂😂

@Kiza I know - I think I managed two days away in the end!! I just miss the comfort of you ladies and having the space to talk about all things TTC. Try as I might I never ever stop thinking about it, ever. I’ve accepted now I’m going to have some really shitty days and it’s just learning how to ride those out, and having MN as a safe space to let it all out has really been useful. And no; I strongly considered going to the shop but just could not be bothered. I had some leftover halloumi curry in the fridge so had that and some jelly (i’m like a 4 year old). We have a drinks trolley at work on Fridays that also has a pick n mix station so will have my chocolate fix tomorrow!!
Good luck with SMEP; it’s quite the challenge isn’t it?

@MrsEG - sorry to hear about your rubbish gym experience. Any of us would do anything to not fit in our jeans any more (for that reason). I hope the Galaxy served you well :)

@Kiza - Ov can be a minefield - as with all of TTC! My biggest bugbear is some apps tell you Ov is the day of the temp rise, but it’s the day before that. Things can be really inconsistent, but these ladies are wise and supportive :)