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Too many threads and looking for friends to go through the TTC journey

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jenna30 · 16/12/2019 21:30

Hi guys

Not sure about anyone else but i have found that that i have tried posting on various threads and sometimes your own post gets really lost which can be slightly disheartening. I thought i would start this thread for anyone who has just started their TTC journey and together we can share our thoughts and experiences.... i do ask that (not to be mean) that this thread is only for people who have just started their TTC journey to avoid disappointment for people who are way into their journey and who may be experiencing different things. My own story is that i came of the pill in September and have yet to get my BFP. I got my first positive on Saturday just gone and now im 1dpo. Be great to hear from anyone in a similiar boat! Xx

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Lucy5546 · 20/12/2019 13:07

@jenna30 i was thinking it was too early for any symptoms. Im only max 5 DPO. Im not off the pill that long so it could be my body adjusting. I am trying really hard not to paytoo much attention to symptoms most are fairly similar to last month anyway. Just the dizziness caught me by surprise.!!

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jenna30 · 20/12/2019 12:51

@Lucy5546 if you have never felt like that it could be pregnancy sign 🤞🏽. I haven't experienced any symptoms yet. See how you get on over the next few days and if you feel anymore dizziness.

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Lucy5546 · 20/12/2019 12:09

Hey ladies. How is everyone doing? I am about 4 DPO. Last night me and OH were out for dinner. As we were waiting for our table i came over all dizzy. Like i thought i was going to faint. I have never felt like that before. Now it could have been the due to me being starving at the time but i just thought it was strange. Anybody experience somethin similar??

Vipie · 20/12/2019 11:48

Hi looking for the same, some horrible girls in here, quite judgemental.

Bfree3 · 20/12/2019 11:27

Hi ladies can I join please ?

I’m 30, dh 31
Ttc baby #1&2 (we want twins) but will honestly be happy with any healthy baby we can get in my tummy

I quit the microgynon pill in October. Messed around in November thinking it would just happen like magic. That didn’t work so now we are using the SMEP method. had a positive opk cd 11 yesterday, we have babydanced consecutively for the past 3 now 4 days counting last night.

My cm has been consistent since cd 9..going from super thick and egg-whitey (if that makes any sense) to less thick more watery but still stretchy this morning and yesterday.

Ive been on the pill for the past 13 years...I had no idea what cm was or even ovulation...my cm has changed in quantity, amount of days and definitely consistency since last month.

I’m feeling really self conscious about my opk reading positive... just overthinking and second guessing myself

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jenna30 · 20/12/2019 09:06

@NotJust3SmallWords awh dear. Like you said at least you can enjoy Christmas and have a drink. You haven't been trying long so you can take some comfort there. Saying that, i have been trying since October (so not too long either) but it feels like i have been ttc for ages! Lucky you being off. I feel like everyone is off this Christmas except me. 🙄 i got too greedy with my holidays this year so have hardly any left to take. But so excited about Christmas and should be a good distraction. I have told a few people (mainly close family). i feel like the more people i tell the more pressure i would feel to conceive. So for now i don't plan on telling anyone else. I guess that why it helps having this group to vent and share experiences is great for me. 😀.

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NotJust3SmallWords · 20/12/2019 08:51

@jenna30 thanks! Did a test this morning and a pretty resounding BFN, so guess I'll just wait for AF to arrive. Not too disappointed as I wasn't feeling too hopeful. Onwards and upwards to next month Smile

At least we've got Christmas now as a ttc distraction! I'm off work after today until the 30th, can't wait. Going out with friends this weekend so can at least have a drink with them and over Christmas I suppose.

My next fertile window supposedly entirely falls when we're visiting my in laws over new year, so not sure how much chance we'll have to DTD then!

Have you told other people that you're ttc? I thought I wouldn't but seem to have ended up blabbing to loads of people! Confused Couldn't keep it in lol.

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jenna30 · 19/12/2019 22:08

@EithneBlue hahhahahaha. Oh god. That was me a couple of days ago. Soooo over it now. Im already expecting af to arrive (even though i have awhile left yet).

@NotJust3SmallWords ooo you never know. Keep us updated with your progress and good luck to you too x

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NotJust3SmallWords · 19/12/2019 19:08

Hi everyone, hope it's alright if I jump on? Smile

I'm TTC number 1 and I'm on cycle 2 after having the implant removed in September.

I'm on CD26 so am scheduled to have AF start tomorrow (or a BFP...but I don't think that's likely this month tbh, no symptoms at all). I've been using the clear blue opks and the first month got a smiley showing when I ovulated, but this month I never got one, so either the test didn't pick it up, I ovulated at a weird time before/after I was testing, or I didn't ovulate, who knows!

Good luck to everyone for the coming tww!

EithneBlue · 19/12/2019 18:37

I will not assume that slight twinge was a symptom. I will not assume that slight twinge was a symptom. I will not assume that slight twinge was a symptom...

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jenna30 · 19/12/2019 07:58

@V1983 of course you can. I agree it will definitely be interesting to see if anyone gets a BFP. Im due af around the 30th. TWW started off difficult but okay at the moment. No obvious symptoms yet but i guess reading that not everyone gets symptoms so early is helping me a little. Baby dust to you too.

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V1983 · 19/12/2019 03:21

Ps. I see a few of you are due for AF around the same time... it will be an interesting two weeks. Baby dust to all

V1983 · 19/12/2019 03:08

Hi guys can I join too... would love someone to go through all this with. I am about 4-5 days post ovulation (1st cycle with baby #2) and now it's a waiting game. It's so bloody stressful already as I keep on symptom spotting and already planning so much in my head... it's so crazy, I think I am my own worst enemy. Ps. I am due for after around 29th December so I feel like it's gonna be a long wait. How is everyone else going with the TWW?

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jenna30 · 18/12/2019 22:17

@EithneBlue it is always the case isn't it?! I think the only thing that would help me a lot is if i keep myself distracted. Lets see how it goes. 🙄😂. Its when you start symptom spotting closer to your af that you get the urge to test.

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EithneBlue · 18/12/2019 22:09

Haha, I can guarantee I won't wait for AF to test. Knowing that I could test but waiting seems like it would make me anxious and probably make AF late as a result! I shall test at 12 or 13DPO (Christmas/Boxing Day). If it's BFN I'll just wait a few days and see if AF rocks up (or, you know, cave in and test again at 14 or 15 days)...
I do already have the FRER tests sitting in the drawer, though, which might have been a temptation mistake on my part.

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jenna30 · 18/12/2019 17:56

@NCON 😂 i know the feeling! Im better today. i was massively symptom spotting yesterday. Im the same as you I'm going to try and wait till I'm officially late but lets see how that goes! Im not so confident. We should both try and wait if we can.

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NCON · 18/12/2019 16:17

@jenna30 I would like to say I will wait but it's honestly killing me not to test already 🙈 so I'd be very surprised if I made it till after AF is due! How r u doing?

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jenna30 · 18/12/2019 13:21

@mimmi91 good luck to you too. X

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jenna30 · 18/12/2019 13:21

@mimmi91 i started opk tracking since i came off the pill in September but i was only more proactive with it this cycle which proved to be successful with the positive opk test. It up to you if you want to track it but I found it helpful especially this month because now if my af does arrive this month il know when to check for ovulation next month.

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mimmi91 · 18/12/2019 08:19

Good luck to you all, my fingers and toes are crossed for you!
I find this forum can get a bit scary, so am hoping we can hear some success stories! :)

I'm only on CD4, so will start taking OPK in about a week's time I think (my cycles are on the long side) :) Have you all been taking them?? I haven't decided if it's a good idea to do them on my very first TTC cycle ; but then again I don't really know when I'm going to ovulate...

I totally understand not wanting to BBT yet. I started temping a month ago, and have become slightly obsessed... Confused
Plus it doesn't actually help in knowing when ovulation is coming up, as the temp only rises once its too late lol... And every temp that looks abnormal makes me worry a bit.

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jenna30 · 18/12/2019 07:45

@NCON awh dear. Its crazy how you start thinking about every little feeling. I hope your symptoms lead to the perfect Christmas present 🙌🏾. Do you plan on testing early or are you going to wait until you are officially late??

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NCON · 18/12/2019 07:10

Hey all, 6 days DPO here and the symptom spotting has begun 🙈 felt teeny-tiny sharp pains in my back and left side yesterday and today I've ever so slightly sore boobs. I genuinely think I'm just making it up though 😂 I do see a lot of ppl say the month they had no symptoms was the month they were pregnant so who knows

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jenna30 · 17/12/2019 23:38

@EithneBlue yup so hard not over analyse 😂 but will try my best not to. Also bbt tracking i didn't initially want to use it because it would stress me out, however i think it may be a likely option for me next month. Already setting myself up for a BFN this month. On the postive side I'm looking forward to xmas! Is everyone all prepared for the festivities?

@Lucy5546 i guess i need more distraction and hopefully with Christmas approaching it will be the perfect distraction.

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Lucy5546 · 17/12/2019 23:17

@jenna30 im only 1 or 2 DPO too. Nothing really to report yet. I feel your pain i was like that last month. Googlimg every little twinge or cramp. Feel a bit more relaxed this month. I have a few things to keep me busy

I dont temp track. Like @EithneBlue i would stress myself too much with that for now. Maybe in a few months if i get nowhere

EithneBlue · 17/12/2019 22:46

@jenna30 I am trying very very hard to ignore anything my body does! Logically I know that I couldn't know anything at 4DPO but you know... you do become hyper aware of everything, don't you?!
I am not going to try tracking BBT - at least for a few months and will reconsider if nothing happens -- I figure it'll stress me out too much and I am too forgetful anyway Grin - I just about remember my overpriced Boots conception vitamins... most days Grin

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