Anyone looking to start TTC in New Year?

Has anyone ever tried pre seed decided to get some in boots today but wasn't sure if it was worth the £18?

Morning

AF finally arrived last night after a cycle of 60 days! My cycle length seems to be very irregular, I'm now starting to wonder if I could possible have PCOS, as when I researched, I seem to have quite a few of the symptoms. I'm seeing the GP tomorrow so hoping she might have some answers

Hope everyone has had a lovely weekend

Haven’t been on this thread in ages, congrats to all of those who got their BFP’s!

I’ve had a rollercoaster ride with ovulation this cycle, had been taking opk’s since cd 10 and been getting negatives consistently. Finally got my positive opk on CD26! That was on Thursday. Got bad cramps that day too. My last cycle (and first off the pill) was 33 days long, so I’m really hoping my luteal phase isn’t too short :( really hoping it doesn’t mean af is on the way :/ do you think I can still implant so late in my cycle? I’ve heard stories... been DTD nearly everyday haha hubby loves it, least that’s a perk!

Well according to Clue, looks Valentines day should be when I ovulate. I imagine hubby wont mind that

Well my AF finished yesterday , so only 4 days long! That's quite short for me so I'm hoping it doesn't mess up my cycle this month. Still feel like I've had the life sucked out of me though 🙈. So tired!

@LynseyLou1982 Ohhh hopefully it won't take too long! Mine came within the month, a different pill though!
Yes I've struggled with PMT! I've also been having really bad headaches and been really lethargic. Really felt rubbish!
That's good to give the OPKs a go, I still haven't bought any. I'll give this month ago and then if not I will!

@Ginger87 Good luck! Yes I've struggled too since I've been off the pill. Especially around AF!

Morning all, happy Saturday! DH has a lot of work to do this weekend so I'm pretty sure we won't be leaving the house 😁

Not much of an update from me, pretty sure I ovulated on Thursday. So guess I'm actually into the TWW now (having previously thought I ov'd on Sunday).

I was exhausted all week, which I'm putting down to hormones, anyone else struggling to get used to all the hormones again?? I felt much more measured when on the pill!

@butterflylove81 hope you get some nice ones!

@LynseyLou1982 fingers crossed it won't take too long! I'm not looking forward to pmt again!

@yoomoo sorry to hear there's no update. Hopefully it will come along soon.

@MummyMooCow I'm taking the cheap-o Asda version and omega 3, and seem to be fine taking with breakfast. If changing the time doesn't work maybe switch brands? My dr said they're all pretty much the same.

Is anyone testing this weekend I love looking at squinters! I got my letter through for my booking in app at the end of Feb so it's starting to feel very real now! Although ive felt exhausted all week I've been going to be about 9pm it's really hit me this time

Lyndseylou I was on cerazette and got pregnant quickly last time I was also around your age (36)

I'm going to buy new underwater tomorrow try and seduce my heart out haha

There was a negative on the ovulation stick but we've dtd for the first time in 6 months amazingly I managed to get both kids to sleep by 8pm not sure if that will happen again here's hoping xxxx

@butterflylove81 if you r got the cheap OPK strips I'd just start right away if you think you're going to ovulate so soon

@rhirhibumblebee I'm still waiting for any sort of AF to arrive but then it's only been a week since I stopped the pill. I keep reading these horror stories about it taking ages for them to come back. I hate not being in control. Just bought some OPK's which I didn't do the first time round but not sure I'll be able to use them properly as I've no idea where I am in the cycle. I just want some re-assurance that all is OK as I'm terrified my ovaries have decided to pack it in. I went on Cerzaette to try and control my raging PMT every month which worked a charm but now I've stopped it the PMT is back with vengeance.

Hey, I fancied a name change I was loveandsparkles. I've just finished my period I found it really emotional quite bad pmt this month. According to Ovia I'm fertile in 5 days would you start using ovulation sticks in 3 or 4 days in case you ovulated early? Or just wait until next wed

Afternoon, how is everyone? I've had a busy week at work and today spending my day off watching films with my 2 year old as I feel RUBBISH. Just really tired and run down! AF is nearing the end though so I'm hoping I'll feel better over the weekend!

@EffRam That would be cool!
@LynseyLou1982 Welcome! Yes I'm more nervous this time!
@MummyMooCow Hey! Yes I've heard of other people find that with pregnacare, I find them ok but I do tend to take them after lunch.
@Lola871 Good luck!
@JaffaCakeGal Good luck! And well done with the smoking, that can't be easy... go you!!
@AngelSon I haven't used them myself so not sure but fingers crossed for the smiley face!
@eitak22 That's good!
@yoomoo Ahh man, hopefully turns up soon.

@yoomoo I know it must be frustrating for you! I might have mentioned further up the thread that last time I had a pill break it took 6 months for my period to come back - I have no idea why it happened so quickly this time. Keeping my fingers crossed for you that you aren't waiting much longer!

Congrats @eitak22 😂
I thought I had mine but it was just a day of spotting and nothing else. Feeling so impatient 😖

AF has finally showed up! Cany believe I'm happy about it lol

Good luck quitting @JaffaCakeGal! You can do it

Hi all!

I started my TTC journey at the end of last year also. Had my withdrawal bleed about 2/3 days after stopping my pill and started my first period after that on Friday 3rd January. I've been using the OPK One Step strips and also have the ClearBlue digital tests as wanting to map out my cycle and ovulation patterns. On CD 14 today and whilst I am seeing the test line get darker on the One Step tests I have still not had a positive yet. I am not the most patient person and would love to see that positive line / smiley face.. hoping it does happen this month. How long did it take you to get a positive reading after coming off the pill? I've been on the pill around 8 years up until this point and I am 25 now, healthy and do not smoke.

Thanks! :)

@JaffaCakeGal thank you! I was getting confused when looking, I feel I might be better off trying to stick this job out and not return!

Nothing to report with me, I'm in my fertile window according to Ovia so we DTD lots but then we do usually anyway oh and I quit smoking yesterday as I'd rather do it before getting my BFP than when it happens!

@FootballandBeer145 basically you have to be employed when you conceive - when you look at the dates - www.gov.uk/employers-maternity-pay-leave/eligibility-and-proof-of-pregnancy

There's a bit more to it than that obviously and you can claim maternity allowance if you don't qualify for stat maternity pay.

Morning!

Does anyone know maternity leave rights?? How long do you have to be there before being pregnant to qualify?

I want to leave my job but need to work out, how it affects ttc

@professorastrocat yes I think it's pretty much based on a 28 day cycle. An even lower key method is simply sex every other day from the end of your period right up to your next period. Theoretically that's also pretty failproof, but I like the concentrated effort I get with OPKs and also the timeline of when I can test. My periods are slightly irregular varying from 32-36 day cycles so I'd rather count DPO than suspect my period is late when it may just be a slightly longer cycle month for me.