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1st month TTC unsuccessful - how about this sperm meets egg?

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AKcheer · 10/07/2020 16:20

Hi guys.

A bit disheartened today as AF came and I was gearing up to do a pregnancy test this morning! This was the worst two week wait and I swear I actually thought I was pregnant. The symptoms omg...am I that crazy that I made myself think I was Confused! Who knows?

Me and hubby were trying to conceive for the first time last month but then on predicted ovulation day according to flo I couldn’t get jiggy with it as I got a UTI. Because the donkey in me lay in bed and didn’t have a wee after we did the deed! Has anyone suffered with this problem? Had to get some lovely antibiotics too...

So AF here now and it’s a new cycle so I read the sperm meets egg methodology. Has anyone tried it - where you start getting jiggy from day 8 and use predictor kits? Is it too early to start using the ovulation predictor kits? I’m 30 - been married since 25 and enjoyed my life and holidays with husband. It’s time now and I never thought this was so complicated!

Any advice and thoughts welcome - would be good to start this thread and have everyone talking about their journey this month and we will see where we are in a months time!!!

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AKcheer · 10/07/2020 18:11

@eternalflame2020 it’s hard isn’t it. I can’t help but feel jealous!

Oh wow okay maybe I will also try that it will also give me insight and help.

Oh no when will your ttw be? It’s the worst thing but we can keep each other company on this haha. I don’t even like telling friends or family I’m trying!

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eternalflame2020 · 10/07/2020 17:04

@AKcheer my friends are the same, they just have to look at their partners and they're pregnant.

The temping tracks the changes due to your hormones to tell you when you've ovulated. If you type Basal Body Temp into search engine you'll see some charts and info. Only thing with that is you have to temp as soon as you wake up at the same time every morning after at least 3 hours uninterrupted sleep. Can be a bit annoying if you need a wee an hour before you usually temp!

Ah great that you've put in the order. It's definitely harder being at home all day - I'm dreading the ttw again this month and it's only the second time!

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AKcheer · 10/07/2020 16:51

Hey @eternalflame2020 glad I’m not the only one on go 2! All my friends seem to get pregnant with a click of the fingers!!

Ooh I’m not familiar with the temp checking. The book is good here is the link - www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B009O1ZYQG/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_awdb_s2icFbZYNMDXD?tag=mumsnetforu03-21
It’s free to download.

I know it’s so weird like I was constantly thinking about it and maybe it’s harder when your working from home all day long too.

I think il give the opk a go. I’ve ordered some from amazon and the sperm meets egg says to start testing ovulation from day 10 so il give it a go!!

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eternalflame2020 · 10/07/2020 16:45

Hey AKcheer, I am also in my 2nd month ttc my first baby! This month, I started to temp and am using clear blue ovulation kit as I came off the minipill and wanted to get an idea of if and when I am ovulating.

I haven't read the sperm meets the egg methodology, but will take a look. I also had no idea how complicated it could be...I'm trying to stay as chill as possible but it's hard not to become all consumed with thinking about it!!

If you are going to start temping I think you need to start from the first day of your period and with the ovulation kit you have to start it on a particular day of your cycle dependent on how long your cycle is.

Do you think you'll give it a go?

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AKcheer · 10/07/2020 16:39

@JTB123 ooh wishing you luck!!! How long is your normal cycle? The wait is horrible right?? Why is it so complicated!

I know I always thought if I wee then the sperm might wee out. I’m not sure. I read online that maybe lie down for 10 mins then wee and clean with baby wipes. I was in so much pain with my UTI and I was so embarrassed I actually got one!! I think we have to have faith in the sperm and our insides - weeing won’t make sperm fall out. I knew I’m crazy

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AKcheer · 10/07/2020 16:36

@EvelineUK yes you are correct. I’ve seen some from amazon I might order some then figure out how to use them! The clear blue digital ones will work out quite expensive I think.

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JTB123 · 10/07/2020 16:35

@AKcheer this is my first month TTC also and I'm
Currently on CD21, woke up at 1am with the worst UTI pain, was up for hours drinking and weeing to try flush it out. Hoping I don't need antibiotics and I can get rid of it by keeping hydrated 🤞🏻😩

I need to start weeing after DTD but scared to do it straight away so I've been going straight to bed... naughty I know!! How long should I lie down for to then wee and guarantee I won't get a UTI?!

EvelineUK · 10/07/2020 16:32

Never too early to start using LH tests, get going, get to know your cycle, only when you know the day you ovulate for sure can you get organised and get your SMEP plan going.

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