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Daffodil21 · 17/06/2020 12:18

Continuing the original thread:

First time TTC - help please!! Any one else TTC for their first time? www.mumsnet.com/Talk/conception/3914013-first-time-ttc-help-please-any-one-else-ttc-for-their-first-time

Tagging those in my tag list - sorry if I've left anyone out or tagged people who don't want to be tagged!

@AlisonLew15 @Bam27 @CEW19 @Dreaming101 @HJen22 @LennyAndToots @M4v3r1ck @Mrskcam @Rocky89 @SVC11
@TerryRose

And of course, our graduates:
@Peach1204 @Poppyismyfavourite @Summertime1992 I'm sure everyone here would love to hear how you're getting on!

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Bam27 · 08/07/2020 21:36

@SVC11 @acaciabluebell good luck for testing this weekend! 🤞 Hope to see some positives @acaciabluebell did you see the post I tagged you in yesterday? One step opk picked up my LH surge later in the day.

JTB123 · 08/07/2020 21:36

More EWCM yesterday and today, and still not positive OPK 😩😩 arrghhhh

SVC11 · 08/07/2020 21:35

How are you feeling @acaciabluebell

Rm20 · 08/07/2020 21:35

Hey, sorry to jump into the group when you guys all been here for so long. I’m TTC and in need of some advice.

I’ve been using the apps since March but in June started using the OPKs which were positive a week after the app said I’d be ovulating. This was positive 1st and 2nd July, period said to now be due 17th after recalculating after late ovulation. I’ve had some cramping the last couple of days, very mild and some dark brown spotting this evening. This is all so hard to track. Would this be my period arriving early :(

acaciabluebell · 08/07/2020 21:29

@SVC11 I'm also 7dpo and might test on the weekend! Good luck x

Tofu35 · 08/07/2020 21:22

Thanks @Bam27, sounds daft but I was hoping I would at least get to test this month! Watching some old films (although husband has now stolen the remote).

Good luck @SVC11Smile

SVC11 · 08/07/2020 19:46

Anyone testing the weekend? Husband is going away for 2 months so I'm hoping it stuck this time. Not due until the 16th but I thought I could test with a frer before he goes? Absolutely no symptoms though. 7dpo xx

Bam27 · 08/07/2020 19:03

@Daffodil21 That is odd that they haven't told you what the appointment is for. I would have thought if you were having any scans, that is would say on the letter. Hopefully you can get hold of them tomorrow so you know what to expect.
@Tofu35 sorry about AF arriving 💐

Tofu35 · 08/07/2020 14:35

Day 31- AF today, two days earlier than my app suggested. Better get online and buy more tests and vitamins for next cycle!

Hope we're all doing okay today x

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Daffodil21 · 08/07/2020 14:11

@Bam27 @Dreaming101 we've had our initial consultation via video call. Initially my husband was the 'patient' and everything was addressed to only him. They said they won't offer any treatment until it's been 2 years since a pregnancy, but they would do blood tests to check i'm ovulating (I wasn't worried I wasn't, but not so sure after this month), and a scan to check my tubes. He said both these things were just tick box exercises for paperwork and he didn't have any concerns because even though it was unsuccessful, I have conceived before.

I tried calling several times today but no answer, and they closed at 1 as on reduced hours atm. I'll try again tomorrow but if not I guess I'll have to assume a full bladder for a scan and just go with it. If I am on my period and it's an internal scan then it won't be the first time I've had a transvaginal scan while bleeding so 🤷‍♀️

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Dreaming101 · 08/07/2020 13:56

@Daffodil21 try not to panic, it’s possibly just your initial consultation. I’m sure they would tell you if it was anything else but no harm in giving them a call and asking?
I’m sure they’d be more than happy to give you peace of mind!
Xxx

Bam27 · 08/07/2020 13:30

@Daffodil21 is this going to be your first appointment? Maybe it will just be an initial consultation and chat?

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Daffodil21 · 08/07/2020 10:49

@Dreaming101 I have no idea what it's for though. I was expecting blood tests at my local GP when things start picking up again, and a scan at the clinic. But the letter doesn't say anything about a scan - they normally tell you to have a full bladder... Maybe it's the dreaded probe so I don't need to?

Also possible I will be on my period then 😱

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Dreaming101 · 08/07/2020 10:46

@Daffodil21 ahhh the appointment came through that’s amazing!xxx

JTB123 · 08/07/2020 10:23

@Daffodil21 that's positive!! Fingers crossed they can help you out! Xx

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Daffodil21 · 08/07/2020 09:56

Thank you for your kind words @JTB123

I had a letter through from the fertility clinic saying I have an appointment next Friday (they didn't actually say what it was for). Suddenly shitting it a bit!! But progress I suppose...

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Daffodil21 · 08/07/2020 09:54

@SC1989 I had very similar last month. I thought it was implantation bleeding, I even googled images and compared and it was very similar, but it turned out to be AF starting earlier.

I suppose it's two things- either the beginning of AF (I've noticed I have had some spotting a few days before the last two cycles), or it could possibly be implantation bleeding. I know this isn't what you want o hear but you won't have any answers until a few days/up to a week. I think if it's implantation it can take a week to show on a pregnancy test x

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SC1989 · 08/07/2020 09:07

It is spotting to the extent that you can't even tell when you wipe (sorry tmi) but I have been wearing a pad for the last few days and can tell there is a slight tinge of brown, so appears to be very light spotting.

SC1989 · 08/07/2020 09:06

I'm being stressy right now guys help!

I'm usually a 28 day cycle, sometimes ends up at 30. On CD28 I took a pregnancy test, negative. Then again on Sunday (cd30) and then again yday by which time I have missed a period for sure.

My app tells me I'm on CD33. I've had spotting for the last few days. 3 negative tests. Ugh!

I'm worried that AF hasn't properly started as all the signs are that I am not pregnant...

SC1989 · 07/07/2020 13:29

Good luck for Friday @Dreaming101 , let us know how you get on.

I'm a few days late for AF. I've taken enough pregnancy tests to conclude I'm not pregnant. Usually a 28 day cycle (which would mean I was due sat) but last month was 30 days (meaning due yesterday). Still hasn't turned up today. I don't know if I'm half a day late or more like nearly 3! I just wish AF would arrive if it really needs to so I can start another cycle. It will be my first month using OPKs once cycle 3 begins...

Dreaming101 · 07/07/2020 10:39

Blood tests done, results should be back Friday!
LH, FSH, prolactin, oestrogen, testosterone, kidney and liver function, bone, thyroid function and some other bits but I can’t remember.

Talk about a full MOT, I’m looking forward in a odd way to the results as if there is a little issue at least I know so early on in our journey of TTC!

JTB123 · 07/07/2020 10:16

@Daffodil21 that's so shitty 😩 we've only been trying for 1 cycle and I'm already bored and impatient so I can't imagine what you're going through each month but don't lose hope... ever xx

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Daffodil21 · 07/07/2020 09:36

@ALew15 I don't even know tbh - I had some slight cramping yesterday but I'm not sure if my brain was making it up symptom spotting if that makes sense. I don't usually get cramps just before - just badish ones on the first proper day of bleeding. I'm just sick of trying tbh. We'll now be entering into the 20th month of TTC. How can 2 people try for 20 months and not have a successful pregnancy?! We've certainly been having enough sex 😒

The next cycle will be the one I got pregnant for the first time this time last year. So I've got all the fucking 'anniversaries' coming up soon. I need to get my shit together before they happen.

I've got a feeling AF is going to hold off rearing her ugly head this month too, just to drag it out some more

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ALew15 · 07/07/2020 09:15

@Daffodil21 aw that's shit I'm sorry. Any sign of AF turning up? Do you feel well in yourself?

Bam27 · 07/07/2020 08:54

@ALew15 we did dtd 😁 hopefully this is the month!
@Daffodil21 I'm sorry you got a negative test 🙁 It doesn't matter how unlikely it is, we still get our hopes up each month! That disappointment is the worst 💐 hope you are okay x

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