TTC First Baby Thread 23

@whatsthecraic91 I really don't know about symptom spotting - nothing really apart from a bit of nausea but I sometimes get that anyway... I know some women get no symptoms at all but I always assumed I would 'just know' if I was pregnant.

Sorry it's dragging for you - have you got a busy month ahead? Distraction is key otherwise we'll all go mad!

Hi all,

I was on a previous thread but took a break as my AF was non existent. Have been on provera prescribed by gp which is a long process. First time worked and brought on AF. 2nd cycle nothing happened so was annoyed, then suddenly had some CF out of nowhere so started doing OPK's and Clearblue digital ov tests and got high fertility reading and the following day a peak fertility reading. DH works away during the week so only managed to DTD on high fertility day (and a couple days before which could still be in system - told its 5 days?) but hoping that was enough to do the trick so currently on a two week wait!! Praying AF never comes but now think every pain or twinge is a baby but it's far too soon 😂.

Sorry to hear the sad news. And congratulations for the happy news. These threads are tricky as we are happy for people getting there but also sad when we're not. Be kind to yourself always xxx

@Lozzlepop oh no, well hopefully things happen naturally in the next week! Have you taken some time off to chill?

@timswifey wow girl you have some serious willpower!! Have you any other symptoms that’s pointing towards a BFP?

This cycle is dragging for me!! CD10 and I’ve some pains down low on the right but no EWCM yet so I don’t know what’s happening! DP couldn’t perform last night either so I think he’s feeling the pressure 😓 so much for trying to relax ourselves about it!!

@Lozzlepop not tested yet! CD33 😂😂

Let's see what happens tomorrow x

Hi ladies,

Hope you are all doing well!

@orangeloo that’s great to hear the physically everything looks ok and there’s nothing sinister going on. Do you know what the stages are after your next test?

@whatsthecraic91 the scan was to confirm if anything had progressed which unfortunately it hasn’t, they will leave me another week and then it’s either medication and get kept in at the hospital or the surgery. I really just want things to happen themselves in the next week as otherwise the decision will be taken out of my hands 😔

@KittieKath yes I remember chatting a while back! We’ve not been the luckiest unfortunately, this will be our fourth MC. That’s great that they got to the bottom of your friends issue- I really hope that they find something wrong- I am suspecting a blood clotting issue so that can be fixed fairly easily! I’m so happy for you after waiting all those months for your BFP it must have been an amazing moment ❤️

@MIW01 when will you find out the results?

@timswifey how did you get on, did you test?

Thanks @Lottiepink she's decided to keep the baby. Tbh I'm really happy for her now, I was obviously feeling really upset and resentful at 1st but I'm quite excited about having another nice/nephew.

Congratulations @KittieKath & Thank you for sharing a story that will give us all hope!

I had my scan today. They can't tell what the results are so I asked what they are looking for and she said, "Mostly PCOS and anything structural linked to the ovaries and womb but as you're having regular periods I very mich doubt that's the case," which I think was her way of saying she didn't see anything.

AF due tomorrow and pretty sure she is imminent. Temperature drop & all the usual symptoms.

@KittieKath thanks for the heads up - I'll remember that 👍

@whatsthecraic91 thanks haha! Will probably wait a few more days just to see what happens. Will keep you posted though!

Getting a bit excited now! Mustn't get hopes up.

@timswifey well done for not testing. That's some serious willpower! fx for you

@KittieKath thank you I have heard that too and am awaiting a tube test so fingers crossed.

@whatsthecraic91 I'm waiting on a test to see if my tubes are open everything else has come back fine so far. Yes I'm allowed to try and hopefully I won't even need the test. but at least the investigation ball is rolling if I'm not successful in the meantime.

@whatsthecraic91, I ll just stick to evenings from now on , thank you for your advice :)

@1990shopefulftm with the cheap ones you are meant to use them mid afternoon with a good 3/4 hour hold & limit fluid intake. But CB ones you can use FMU which is very handy!

@Lozzlepop hopefully that’s the start of it for you and you don’t have to take the meds! Will the scan tell you if you’re going to need them or not? I’m okay thanks, just being as healthy as I can possibly be and keeping my walking up everyday!

@orangeloo that’s good news everything looks perfect! What is the other test you’re waiting on for? Are you allowed to try in the meantime or do you have to wait?

@timswifey good for you on holding off testing! I would have caved by now! Are you going to test in the morning if AF doesn't come?

Thanks for your kind words everyone!

@Lozzlepop We spoke a bit on here a while back, and I am so sorry you have had sad news again. I really hope 2020 is the year for you, and the doctors can get to the bottom of what is happening. A friend of mine had a few MCs and they found she had a heart shaped womb - which sounds lovely but actually stopped the baby from getting further than 6-8weeks. It was fixed though and her little girl is now 2 and a half!

@orangeloo I remember you! And I know exactly how you feel... its so disheartening. But just keep calm, and focused and I am sure it will happen....

I think me and DP did 15 cycles in the end. But we did have lots of tests - and everything came up normal. I had the tube flush about 2months ago, which they say can improve your fertility for a few months afterwards. So maybe that helped?

@timswifey Sounds hopeful! Having trialed five different brands of pregnancy tests yesterday and today, I can recommend Amazon cheapies and Superdrug. Sainsbury are still coming up as BFN - amid a sea of BFPs!

Good luck everyone!

@Lozzlepop sorry I meant ics as in cheap opks. I m not going to test till AF this month so a cheap test would hopefully work then.

Congratulations @KittieKath

@whatsthecraic91 no AF yet and it's now CD32. My previous cycle was 33 days though so still hanging in there. Not tested yet.

Had tv scan today, again she said everything looks 'perfect' physically. so now just have to wait for my tubal patentcy test referral after another gynae appointment on the 21st. Everything is so slow guys and I got the last appointment in 8 weeks. Don't wait and chase if u need to would be my advice of the day. I'd be so annoyed if I hadn't got that last appointment today and had to wait 8 weeks for her to tell me what the ultrasound lady told me today anyway.

@KittieKath huge congratulations! Thank you for coming on to share. I am on cycle 13 and yet to see a BFP so I do find that heartening and hopeful. Wishing u a happy and healthy 9 months X

@whatsthecraic91 thanks for checking in, haha I thought it would hopefully give someone a laugh! Nothing yet unfortunately had a sore back the last 2 days and a bit of pink cm earlier so praying this might be it- really don’t want to take the medication again. Back to the hospital for a scan in the morning! How are things with you?

@KittieKath congratulations that’s fantastic after such a long time trying! I hope everything goes well for you ❤️

@1990shopefulftm I don’t get great early results on ICs (even though they say they are for early use) I would suggest taking a FRER if you have one!

@whatsthecraic91
No luck as such yet, had a faint line since I started using them but they barely seem to be getting darker at all. Been doing them about 7am and 7pm so maybe my timing is off although today is CD 12. They were a fiver for 30 but the reviews seemed alright.

I ll see if AF comes and if it does I ll decide whether to bother with the ics next cycle or try something pricer.

@timswifey did AF arrive or have you tested yet?

@Anny27 loads of DTD this week for you then! 😊 are you doing SMEP or anything?

@Lozzlepop definitely a rare sight on TTC boards 😂 how are you? Has things started yet?

@1990shopefulftm have you had a positive OPK yet? I never really had any success with the IC ones, used the CB ones a couple of times but they are so expensive! Yes the healthy eating will do no harm 😀

@KittieKath congratulations! That’s really good to hear! I’m on cycle 13 and I keep thinking to myself surely it has to be this month it can’t be that much longer! Hope all goes well for you.

Hello ladies...

I don't know if this is helpful or not, apologies if it seems braggy. I really like reading posts such as these...

I am a 'lurker' member, I posted a fair bit when I joined over a year ago but found it a bit too addictive and it began to stress me out. So I quit and just come on to have a peek.

This morning I got my BFP after 14-months of trying. I am nearly 36 and had started to lose hope. But just like that, it happened.

Of course it's very early days and I am not being anything but hopefully optimistic.

What did I do different this cycle? I quit booze on NYD - but it seems to soon for this to have an impact. I also wasn't temping this month as my phone got sent off to be fixed and I don't have my app. So I think I was less anxious.

I did the OPKs and we DTD a lot over Xmas - and as I was off work I was able to lie down with my legs in the air for a good hour each time!

Early symptoms? Nothing! Totally normal. Until last night when (sorry TMI) we DTD and after I came my uterus cramped and hurt. When I googled it seemed to be a pregnancy symptom, so this morning I tested.

I have since tested 8 times on 5 different brands.. haha!!!

So please keep hoping ladies... one day it will happen.

Hugs and baby dust xx

Can't tell if the cramps I ve had today mean anything or its just my body being random, I m cd11 but done opks twice a day the past couple of days and I think they were negative.
On the plus side the extra fruit and veg seems to be making a small difference so I know if this month isn't the month that I m giving my body a bit better chance.

Afternoon ladies!

Well the first day back to work is a killer, how is everyone doing? Here’s a picture I’m sure none of you thought you would see on a TTC forum 😂🙈 taking absolutely no chances this time. Still waiting for the miscarriage to start, been feeling quite crampy the past few days so I’m hoping that’s a good sign and the start of something 🤞🏻 Hope everyone is having a good start to the week ❤️

Hi @Anny27

Well I had some nausea and a major headache on CD28, but looking back on Ovia I had exactly the same symptom last month, so that makes me think I'm not pregnant.

I've been having lotiony CF though, which is a symptom, and temperature is still elevated (this is my first month of temping though so who knows).

Im adopting the mindset of assuming I'm not pregnant until proved otherwise ha!

Hi @Anny27

Well I had some nausea and a major headache on CD28, but looking back on Ovia I had exactly the same symptom last month, so that makes me think I'm not pregnant.

I've been having lotiony CF though, which is a symptom, and temperature is still elevated (this is my first month of temping though so who knows).

Im adopting the mindset of assuming I'm not pregnant until proved otherwise ha!

Evening:D

@MIW01 ahh that's really tough with your sister! How are you feeling about it all?

@whatsthecraic91 saaaame I cba for a whole week of work haha! Hopefully it's not too exhausting:( Great news on being fitter :)

@timswifey have you taken a test or does it feel like AF is on the way

Cycle day 11 for me and saw some EWCM today so probably ovulate in a few days :)

@whatsthecraic91 nice job on the walking! A daily 30 min walk was one of my resolutions and I've only missed a day so far... husband often joins me which is nice.

CD30 here so AF imminent. If she arrives then we'll be on to cycle 3 of TTC.