TTC First Baby Thread 19

@LokiCat I'm good thanks, just super tired really.

@ValidUser that's certainly a big dip...could be implantation, it's around the right time. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

@ELW85 Glad you like the book - it's very meaty isn't it?! Did you read it in order? I couldn't stop skipping around like a maniac. Think you're sensible to leave testing too.

@Larrydavid Go easy on yourself, that's a rough mix of things to be dealing with.

@ValidUser and @starkid - really hoping that this month works for your both. Not long to wait now.

After being super positive about the cp, I ended up having a bit of a cry yesterday on a bus. So embarrassing. I'm not used to having a rollercoaster of emotions. I'm also so jet lagged which isn't helping. I really hoping as soon as af is gone I'll be back to normal. Fingers crossed.

@KittieKath yikes - finding out the day before glasto would be brutal (Obvs a blessing but still!) - imagine making up the excuses as to why you're having a sober festival!

@MrsEG just read your earlier post. I'm not an expert in all this - but what I do know is that if you're feeling crappy, sharing it almost always makes things better - so keep sharing. You're entitled to feel upset and I'm glad that saying what was on your mind led to a better night's sleep. Sending a big internet hug your way.

@LokiCat - I can’t see your chart for some reason but I’d happily look at it for you or post you some examples from the Taking Charge of Your Fertility book? Basically, charting isn’t as simple as a dip and a rise to detect Ov and loads of other factors come into it.
My temps climb slowly, which is also apparently normal but it freaked me out!
That book is great for dispelling myths - @purplefig got me on to it and I can’t thank her enough!
Think I’m gonna leave testing to next week as Sunday would only be 8DPO so I don’t want to upset myself.
Is it sad that I’ve bought DH a Father’s Day card so I can send him a belated one, when the time comes?

@ValidUser - I think it takes HcG about 3-5 days after implantation to be detectable by a test? If that’s helpful?

@MrsH497 - I hope work went well!

Glad you are finding work okay @MrsH497 x

@ValidUser your chart looks promising

@MrsEG glad you got some rest.

Well 2 hours into work and it's ok. New role seems ok as well x

@orangeloo - bfn boob toucher 😂 that's me!

@MrsEG glad you had a good nights sleep and are feeling a little better today.

Fingers crossed for all those still in. And Mother Nature is sooo cruel making pms and pregnancy symptoms similar I had sore boobs last month which I don't usually get- so obviously got my hopes up and spent a lot of time feeling just how sore they were - bfn boob toucher.

@ValidUser thank you haha only that I REALLY LOVE oranges and eat them all time! Have done since I was a kid- so much so my dad used to ration me as his fruit spend was immense haha. And loo is just because my first name begins with L haha. 10.5 is still early, got my fingers crossed for you x

@LokiCat - Thanks :) and I think I'm due Friday. I didn't get a positive opk, but I put down the date I had the closest positive. My ultrasound nurse could tell I was in the 2nd part of the cycle anyway.
Usually have an 11 day LP, so am expecting spotting tomorrow or Thursday to be my next AF indicator. Maybe If I don't have any spotting Thursday morning I'll test?

@purplefig good to hear from you. How are you feeling?

@starkid yeah the bloating and sore boobs are the symptoms I had last time when I got a BFP, which are no different to PMS symptoms. It's so easy to get hopes up :(
Fingers crossed for you. When is AF supposed to be due (sorry if you've already said - everything moves so fast I miss things!) x

Sorry to hear of so many people here feeling down yesterday/today, I know the feeling
Least all in the same boat, mostly xx

9dpo (I think, still not certain) today, which is dangerous as means I can start thinking about testing...! I really shouldn't though, have got my pre-AF spotty skin now as well as the painful, swollen, firey breasts! Have taken to putting cold damp tissue in my bra cups to help soothe them like someone said upthread, it's cruel how the symptoms for early pregnancy and PMS are so similar...

@MrsEG FWIW I think you are doing absolutely incredibly. Of course you're overwhelmed, you're going through so much. Chuck in the pregnancy announcements, and tiny raincoat buying and it's only natural you're going to feel pushed over the edge. I think MN is a double edged sword, on the one hand it keeps it on your mind and on the other everyone on this thread is amazing and there is so much support. And it's cheaper than therapy! So glad you got a good nights sleep. Working from home with the dog sounds perfect, and it'll be so nice to see DH later. It sounds like you two are a great support to one another, so I'm sure that'll help too. Big hugs lady.

@MrsH497 I'm so sorry to hear about your friend, that's just incomprehensibly devastating. I hope you're holding up ok lovely.

@Imjustme2019 sorry to hear the smoothie didn't go down well! I used ground flaxseed (also known as linseed). I found it made about a pint and I drank all of it for breakfast. I quite liked it tbh!

@ValidUser sorry to hear hear about the BFNs, as everyone has pointed out you're not out until AF arrives.

@MrsEG I forgot to say I'm glad you had a better nights rest! Work from home day with your dog sounds perfect :) It'll be a lovely to have your DH back tonight I'm sure!
Thank you, I'm hoping all is fine and it is just a weird month (or I'm still in and the temperatures are wrong). Lots of hoping for me basically..

@MrsH497 snap 😊

@Lottiepink really hope AF doesn't show up today!

@ELW85 I'm not sure when I'm testing now.. may just wait to see if AF makes an appearance. Do you think you'll test?
I hope all goes well today. Definitely for the greater good and hopefully put some worries to rest!

Thanks @Kiza - I am actually currently on a short waiting list to see an early pregnancy loss counselling specialist, so that’s why I’ve effectively stopped going to my old counsellor - my consultant recommended the specialist so i’m really hoping I get the appointment soon!

@Imjustme2019 Smoothie looks exactly like the picture! Well done - and hey if it gets the bowels moving then all the better haha!

@LokiCat I think that sounds like a plan - how fantastic your GP has such an interest in it too. Fingers crossed though, you’re just having a weird month!

@MrsEG it's CD17, so on 4th June. I took my temp half hour early that day though so I'm not sure if that's why it's so high. If I include it FF says I've ovulated but if I discount it FF says ovulation hasn't occurred 🤔

I think you're right, I'll how my next cycle goes to see if it's a one off. If not, I'll make an appointment with my GP. She's been really helpful in the past with worries and has a special interest in this so may have some answers..

@Imjustme2019 your photo won't load on my annoying phone, curious how did the smoothie taste? Also did you grind the flaxseeds or put them in whole?

@ Holding out hope and positivity for you, really hope this is your bfp 🤞🏼

@MrsEG first time being on here for a few days and just read your post. Sending you lots of love with what you're going through at the moment.
I know you mentioned your old counsellor so I'm wondering given all the insights you've had as to what triggered your panic attack do you feel it would be beneficial to step back into therapy?
This journey is a complete rollercoaster of emotions and often we try our hardest to stay strong and continue, however that means we internalise and hold so much and after some time we break down.
I suppose me being a Psychotherapist I'm all for therapy and actively encourage others to utilise it on numerous occasions if they can.
Most workplaces have free therapy (unbeknownst to most employees), alongside your free therapy via your GP and of course paying privately.
Sending you a virtual hug. 💜

@MrsEG, I'm so glad you slept better, keep sharing it will take a little bit of pressure off each time. Sleep really does help the mind repair so that's really good news.

So ladies last night I tried making the smoothie mentioned on here. My photo of my attempt attached www.babble.com/pregnancy/fertility-smoothie-lori-bregman/
I don't know if anyone else has tried it, but after about 30 mins I had to get to the loo sharp, good job I had it in the evening, could have been quite embarrassing had I been at work. I wonder if I put too much flaxseed in as I could only find flaxseed mixed in with other nuts/seeds. Also for those that have tried it, did you drink all of it? I've parked it for the time being in the freezer, would like DP to have some but he'll not be impressed if I do that too him.

@LokiCat I'm so sorry you feel frustrated by it. I am not a chart expert by any means (have only used Ava for two cycles) but all I ever thought you were looking for was the drop, and then stark rise - so did you ov on the 17th? I could be completely wrong though. Is it something you could speak with your GP about if it is worrying you?

@ValidUser Please dont be disheartened just yet - my last BFP I only had a real 'hold under the light' squinter at 12DPO. Give it a few days; I know the feeling though, and I know how hard it is to remain hopeful when you see that one pink line staring back at you. But give yourself few days yet xx

Morning ladies. Bit of a crappy start to the morning. I posted my BBT chart on a chart analysis thread on Glow last night to see if they thought I had ovulated and two users commented that they don't think I had, looking at the temps. It's what my gut was telling me all along and maybe that's why the CB digitals never got to static smiley and lack of EWCM this cycle even though l usually get it..
So now I'm not sure if I'm having an anovulatory cycle or I just haven't ovulated still..
Temp dipped again this morning.
I've only used a normal digital thermometer to try for this month. Will get a BBT one if this cycle isn't the one (which is now looking likely..)

I was also advised to change my FF to advanced interpretation rather than OPK so now my dpo days and AF date has changed..

Aghhh just so frustrated by this all 😩😩

@orangeloo Thanks lovely, it’s really is so nice to know it’s not just me!

@LokiCat @ELW85 Good luck both of you with testing on Sunday if you decide to go for it!

@Fivebyfive2 Thank you - I really am the same, I’ll be okay one moment and the next I’m a puddle of tears and it’ll literally be over the smallest of things.

@Lottiepink I really hope she doesn’t arrive; the cruel reality of AF symptoms being so like early pg symptoms is the worst but I’ll keep hopeful it’s the latter for you!

Ladies I don’t know if it was getting this all out, but I had the best nights sleep last night, best in a good while! Thank you all for your kindness. Think I am going to WFH today with the dog and wait for DH to get home later today. Have excellent tuesdays girls x