TTC First Baby Thread 20

@LokiCat - it’s definitely too early to test so ignore the result :) sometimes I think we just need to test to get it out of our systems!

@ValidUser - ah! Have you named the hedgehog? Good luck for testing today x

@Maisy24 - it’s a tough process, but I recently read something that reminded me it’s basically all statistics. So if you flip a coin and it takes you 4 attempts to get a ‘heads’ result, that equates to 8 months to get pregnant as it’s only a 25% chance each month. It kind of made me feel better.

@Mrskcam I know! I just don't get it, all these people who just get pregnant without trying , and we try to do everything right, taking all the best vitamins, not drinking, eating certain food etc and still nothing

I think I'd feel better if I'd at least had a chemical p or something as at least then I know I'm capable of it.

Has anyone else been trying for 1 year or more?

@Maisy24 totally agree with you there, my cousin had a drunken one night stand whilst on the injection and managed to get pregnant! Crazy.

Thanks for being so welcome everyone

@LokiCat ah good to know it isn't just me having a really weird cycle! My intention was to do opks this cycle but I was away on a few weekends and then I kept forgetting or getting sidetracked, I'm going to try to do them next cycle as I have previously always got a positive around 2 days before my rise.

@ELW85 Ah ok well that makes me feel a bit better as I keep getting worried I'm going on early menopause or have no eggs left.

@Anny27 Yes everyone seems lovely here

It's so stressful girls, my last cycle was the perfect chart (attached) and I still didn't get pregnant, not sure what else I can do I don't understand how some people can get pregnant by accident!

@LokiCat its I'm pretty much same as you but haven't tested yet. It's so weird as I haven't had many "symptoms" this cycle. 2 cycles ago I was 100000% convinced I was pregnant but I wasn't and then this cycle I've had nothing and I can't remember what it was but there was a little moment the other day that made me think hmm maybe I am. Quietly hopeful for this month but can't put my finger on why

@ELW85 you can never be a downer. Everyone has low moments, we're only human! I'm glad that your DH has been amazing, he seems very supportive :)

@Maisy24 welcome! We're all here to help each other as TTC can be a very stressful journey, so definitely join us :)
My cycles are usually between 33-36 days and I usually ovulate around cd20, but I didn't ovulate until CD45 this month! Have you had a positive OPK this cycle? (I noticed you used them in the first chart you attached).

@ValidUser I can see the faintest of lines, but as you've said it's the evening. Fingers crossed you'll have a strong line in the morning!

@Mrskcam I unfortunately only logged it in my last cycle, and it was sticky or dry during the LP. Mine has also been creamy last few days and today I had (I apologise!) big globs of it! Don't think I've ever seen that before!

So, don't kill me but I ended up testing on a Poundland cheapie. It was obviously a BFN but I'm holding on to the hope that it's because it was too early.
Still cramping, so I'm slowly losing that hope! 😩

Ladies I need your help. What is your cm like between o and af? Tonight I've had a little bit of creamy cm and I don't usually get anything between o and af that I can think of. I'm 12dpo

@ValidUser - I can see a line!

I’m ok - nausea has kicked in today - not sure if it’s psychological or not?! And my boobs/nipples are very sore but apart from that I’m all good thank you ☺️

Ah!! Love you too, @ValidUser - and I couldn’t be happier for you ❤️

Fingers crossed for you @ValidUser !!! Xxxxx

@ValidUser I bet you your line will be loads stronger tomorrow, but for what it’s worth, I agree with your DH - I still see something :)

@MrsEG - thank you so much for that lovely message :)
I think I’ll gym it tomorrow, do more bathroom browsing on Saturday and just try and forget about it all.
I hope you’re feeling well? I think eating everything in sight is well justified!
Are you having another scan tomorrow or am I misremembering (sorry if I am!)

@Maisy24 - welcome! As I’m sure you can see, everyone on here is absolutely awesome; so, so supportive and knowledgable.
You’ve definitely Ov from your chart. An anovulatory cycle has no shift and is very much like an ECG in its appearance (just up and down with no trend).

@ValidUser - I totally get your cautiousness, but have every faith that line will be even darker tomorrow morning :)

Welcome @Maisy24 :)

The ladies on here are really lovely and its nice to not feel alone in the TTC journey :)

I dont chart temperature so i can't help you i am afraid but i know a few people on here do so may be able to provide some insight

Apologies I attached the wrong chat this is my chart

Hi can I join you lovely ladies here? I am new to this but thought I'd try to join as I feel like I'm going mental alone

I'm 30, this will be my 12th cycle now ttc and still not seen so much as a faint line. I've had tests done at the gp and everything looks fine! I haven't a clue what is going on.

My cycle this time has been really odd, I always get a temp rise post ovulation and my cycles are usually between 28 and 35. This month I'm on cd 35 and not sure if I've only just ovulated or not ovulated at all (chart attached)

@ELW85 sorry to read you are feeling down - I know it’s so easier said than done but try not to let the whole process get to you, it’s hard enough as it is! Try and keep really busy over the next few days to take your mind off the outcome and practice some serious self care - eat the cake, go on the date! Hope is all we have :)

I have my fingers crossed for more and more BFPs on this thread this week :)

@MrsH497 @cupcakesandglitter @LokiCat - thank you ladies, I feel very lucky to have you to support me :)
And DH is amazing - I have a lot to be grateful for!
I hope you’re all having a wonderful evening and I’ve had a word with myself, so sorry for being a downer!

@Imjustme2019 @ELW85 - Thank you very much!

@Lottiepink - Thank you! I had my peak reading on late Monday 17th of June so by my maths 23 DPO?

@Lozzlepop - It just didn’t occur to me as o had a negative result on a clear blue last Wednesday. Fiancè is very happy and totally shocked - I never FaceTime him but this time I did and just waved the stick couldn’t wait till I got home tomorrow to tell him and couldn’t of waited till the wedding (it did cross my mind for 0.05 seconds!)

@ValidUser how are you getting on?