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Being unrealistic with myself

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ScaredFlamingo · 21/10/2019 20:52

Wondering if anyone else experienced this... I am already setting unrealistic expectations for myself. I had my coil out 2 weeks ago, had sex maybe twice since and for some reason am disappointed I am not pregnant ... any tips on how to not do this to myself??

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ScaredFlamingo · 20/11/2019 09:38

Woken up and feeling not feeling pregnant today! Although I can’t stand thought of eating eggs but that could be variety of reasons.

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Chlosavxox · 19/11/2019 18:53

I got pregnant first month after coming off the pill and I'm pregnant again now on my 2nd cycle - it's defiantly possible but I'm VERY lucky! I think the average is 6-12 months Smile

27andcounting · 19/11/2019 18:52

@ScaredFlamingo we'll keep us posted! I hope Friday rolls round quickly for you!
@Deli111 I brought some internet cheapies but also haven't had a clear yes on them yet.... I test everyday to see if I can really gage when my
Ovulation will be. Into my two week wait now but I don't think this month will be it.

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ScaredFlamingo · 19/11/2019 13:15

@deli111 I just bought an early response test but I’m going to try and hold out until Friday morning!

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Deli111 · 19/11/2019 12:35

I wouldn’t say they are reliable, I haven’t had a single positive and should have ovulated by now. Sorry, I don’t know how to reply to someone on here! Xx when are you going to test?

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ScaredFlamingo · 19/11/2019 08:53

Woke up this morning with what feels like a hangover (not had alcohol in weeks)...! Either I’m on my way to a BFP or my body just hates me haha!

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ScaredFlamingo · 19/11/2019 08:49

@goodforbrian I know, I told myself that this month I wouldn’t over think... yet I spend majority of my day looking at symptoms...!!!
@27andcounting - did the same!! Told my boyfriend we would keep it quiet; people keep telling me that he’s told them - I’ve been a little better but not as quiet as I had planned to be haha!

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ScaredFlamingo · 19/11/2019 08:48

@Deli111 I’ve not used them (I cramp when I ovulate so can tell that way) - are they reliable??

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Deli111 · 18/11/2019 18:26

Ooh that’s good! Here’s hoping for your bfp. Well, I bought the boots ovulation kit (the sticks you pee on) and I haven’t gotten a single positive one so I have no idea about ovulation this month....

27andcounting · 18/11/2019 17:25

Everything keeping everything crossed for you @ScaredFlamingo!!
@goodforbrian I know exactly what you mean I keep telling myself to keep it to myself... but two sister-in laws and a best friend later I'm not too sure I can follow my own rules.

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ScaredFlamingo · 18/11/2019 15:56

So I’m about a week past (estimated) ovulation, and 9 days before my period. I had some nausea over weekend, I’m knackered and I’ve just started feeling some cramps... please keep everything crossed that they’re implantation cramps!

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goodforbrian · 14/11/2019 20:49

@ScaredFlamingo I know exactly how you feel! The tww is just the worst! Try and keep yourself busy and not think about it too much (I wish I could take my own advise!) I was fine last week but this week I can slowly feel myself losing the plot again 😂🙈
Hi @27andcounting yes I know all about the pressure! I was very vocal in telling my family that I would be pregnant before Christmas (Pah! What did I know!) and now we are getting closer I feel the want and need for a BFP getting stronger and stronger! It's crazy isn't it?

27andcounting · 14/11/2019 20:40

Can I join! Actually thought it was just me! Promised myself I wouldn’t over think everything. I’ve been off the pill since April but this is my first ovulation since trying and I’m putting so much pressure on myself and each day seems to drag.

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ScaredFlamingo · 14/11/2019 20:23

@goodforbrian in just under 2 weeks... this wait is the worst; just want to know now!

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goodforbrian · 14/11/2019 20:15

@ScaredFlamingo Me too! We missed actual ovulation day but managed to DTD twice the day before! Yes fingers crossed for us both 🤞🏽 When will you be taking a test?

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ScaredFlamingo · 14/11/2019 16:35

@goodforbrian I DTD just before ovulation, so now its the waiting game....! The worst bit...!! Ahh fingers crossed!!!

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goodforbrian · 14/11/2019 10:56

Hello everyone! This thread has gone very quiet and I am hoping that is good news and no one has had to vent too much this month! How is everyone doing? A week today I can take a pregnancy test! I've been much more chilled this month and actually waiting until my period is due before POAS!! X

goodforbrian · 05/11/2019 10:41

@Deli111 Yay! I bet you've e never been so happy to come on lol
@MrsF94 Welcome! It seems we are all in the same boat, let's hope this month brings us all our BFPs! I'm excited I am ovulation week but I know what follows (the TWW) will drive me insane! Last month I went through 4 pregnancy tests just to come on exactly when I was supposed to 🙈

Deli111 · 05/11/2019 07:39

I finally got my period.... it came on the 2nd November so now I can start ttc, which is great.

MrsF94 · 04/11/2019 22:05

Hi, joining in as think I'm in the same boat!
Stopped my pill 19th sept, finished withdrawal bleed as normal on 28th September and a hugggge amount of nothing since! No bleeding, possibly the odd random slight cramp (but could be making those up). Boobs sore for past couple of days... although hubby mentioned that could be from over amorous DTD so who knows!!! Ha sorry TMI
Trying to relax and enjoy it all but it's so hard isn't it! I know I'm so early on in this and statistically speaking, my chances are as good as anyone else's but my god it's a minefield isn't it. Driving myself crazy already!! X

goodforbrian · 04/11/2019 21:09

@ScaredFlamingo yay! At least you can chart your cycle now and properly get down to DTD 😊 I am in my fertile week with ovulation being on Thursday. I am planning on DTD every other day for the next week or so and hopefully I'll get my BFP! Last month we had sex twice on the day of ovulation and no BFP so I am trying a different tactic haha.

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ScaredFlamingo · 30/10/2019 10:01

Period started for me last night. I can now enjoy all the sushi, wine and soft cheese for next few days haha!

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SunshineAlways · 29/10/2019 19:41

Nothing from me either. But I think something is happening since I've had pain in my left side a bit like cramp pains.

Deli111 · 29/10/2019 13:08

Hi, I still haven’t gotten my period since stopping the pill. Soooo annoying. I can’t really ttc until it arrives...
I don’t know anything about fibroids but I hope you get your bfp soon x

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ScaredFlamingo · 29/10/2019 12:17

How is everyone?
Still no period for me... about 3 days late now. Test said negative but doctors asked me to do another one in a week if no period!
And I might have a fibroid in my womb.. anyone know anything about them?

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