TTC First Baby Thread 20

@ValidUser - that’s great news! Definitely no such thing as oversharing here.
My EWCM is being a bit elusive this month, had some but I also think it’ll be Tuesday before I Ov as I haven’t got my peak yet.

@Lozzlepop - it’s way more difficult than it would have been when we were younger, haha! Proud of DH though; he’s putting the effort in 😂

I think testing on Tuesday sounds reasonable - I prefer to not test when DH is around so you can get your head together.
Got absolutely everything crossed for you :)

Just in from coffee with an old work mate, so housework awaits.
Hope everyone else is having a more glamorous time!

Morning ladies ☺️

@ELW85 it does start to get a bit chore like doesn’t it? We had about a good 4 says off after SMEP and I think we were both glad of
The rest 😂

@XjustagirlX my IC don’t really progress they are negative and then BOOM dark! Don’t give up hope!

@LikeTheFruit massive congratulations lovely, look at that line!!! Good old Majorca- maybe I’ll have the same luck 🤞🏻How many DPO are you?

@MrsEG how are you? How were the Lakes?

Currently 9DPO and starting to crack 🙈 really want to rest but know I should hold on! DP asked if I had tested last night and told him it was too early but I do have some FRERs arriving tomorrow 😬 DP is away on a work trip on Tuesday and will be back late so might test then? I am so so tired, have had rubbish sleeps this weekend coz it’s been so warm so know I’m going to struggle through this week if I don’t catch up on sleep tonight! Pretty blustery here, what’s everyone got planned for Sunday?

Thanks @ValidUser!! Got absolutely every limb/finger/phalange cross for you this cycle xxx

Thanks @MrsEG hope your scan goes well this week (if I remember correctly)

Thanks @Imjustme2019 we were away for one week. Was very relaxing. I've no idea how many dpo I am as my OPKs got darkish then faded with no peak despite multiple tests a day. Fingers crossed your temp did is implantation.

Thanks @MrsH497 Hope you're well!

Congratulations @LikeTheFruit

Not looking good for me AF due and temp drop this morning by quite a bit, we weren't really DTD that much this cycle so not a surprise really

@LikeTheFruit that's wonderful news, congratulations. You've had a relaxing time which has probably really helped with conception. How long were you away for? Xxx

@LikeTheFruit - congratulations!!

@MrsEG - thank you so much :) how are you doing, and how were/was (too early for appropriate grammatical thoughts!) the Lakes?

@Imjustme2019 Thank you lovely and glad to hear you are feeling better x

@ValidUser Good luck post-trigger!! I’ll be keeping everything crossed for you for the next two weeks x

@ELW85 Hope you get that static smiley really soon!

@LikeTheFruit Ah, Congratulations! Great news xx

Hi ladies!

Got back from our fab holiday to Majorca yesterday. Was so relaxing, and made the most of being all inclusive.
Anyway, boobs felt sore on plane on way there and most of the time we were there on and off. I've had cramps the past few days and been waiting for the pre AF spotting to start. Fertility friend had be as due yesterday so did an IC this morning followed by a FRER and I can't believe it!!
I really don't feel that different and sad excited as I am I'm worried it'll be a chemical!

@XjustagirlX - I’m having a similar issue with my IC OPKs! I’m thinking I’ll Ov Monday if last cycles are anything to go by, but I’d expect it to be ramping up way more than it is at the minute!
Fingers crossed for you :)

@ELW85 I’ve had 4 days of the flashing smiley and watery CM. I’m hoping it will be a static smiley soon. What is strange is that my cheap OPKs have been really negative. There has been barely a line at all. My temps haven’t shot up yet so I don’t think I’ve ovulated yet.

@ValidUser you are welcome! 😂

How’s everyone doing?
EWCM has shown up but still have a flashing smiley so staying on track to DTD every other day. Hoping to try and make this cycle more romantic and less task-based but it’s hard (mind the pun!)

Thanks @ValidUser, fingers crossed for you xxx

Hi ladies, I'm back after a couple of weeks. I ended up going back on the anti anxiety meds as I just wasn't myself, Dr's have said the ones I'm on won't make a difference so that's reassuring. I did go to acupuncture too and I've been again this week. They are very thorough, even checked my tongue, off all things!! My first one was initially about the anxiety but now I'm a bit more stable we're focusing on both anxiety and conception which is good. It is very relaxing and I really don't notice the needles. I do feel bad as we chat away and each time she's gone over the time, I always apologise but she never seems to mind. I'm also now taking kefir as I've taken quite a lot of anti biotics in my life and this will help restore the balance, rather expensive though so not looking to make it a regular purchase after I've finished the 4 litres of the stuff. It does not taste nice either, that's for sure!!!

Hope you're all well. Congratulations to the lucky ladies @MrsEG massive congratulations, really pleased for you xxx

@ValidUser - enjoy 😉 sending some Barry White your way, haha!

@ValidUser - thank you for that; makes total sense :) sad that we have so many things to overcome, but absolutely makes sense when you break the factors down like that!
Does this mean you and DH are on the SMEP now?/good luck!

@ValidUser whoop thats amazing news!!! Go the left side! ☺️

@ValidUser yay for left follicle!! Sending eggy thoughts!

Yaaaaaas @ValidUser!! That’s absolutely awesome :)

Ladies - I’ve been thinking; does anyone know the science/stats behind only having a 25% chance to conceive per cycle? I guess I’m just wondering why it’s so low if you time everything properly?
Thought I’d ask in case someone had researched it before I get lost in the internet!