TTC Thread #3

@cew19 that's rubbish AF arrived but glad you have tests this month- I found it helped me feel less helpless about the whole thing, like I was being productive (if that makes sense). Good luck!

Oh poor you @bellabella84, having to go through FW with hayfever symptoms :( think a few of us are in the TWW just now, plenty of room for one more!

I'm day 5/6 into the TWW and i felt a bit queasy the last few days so now I'm full symptom spotting. What a clown, I need to calm down or I'll be climbing the walls next week!

Ugh knowing that anti histamines dry up EWCM does not help me when I'm sneezing and snotting all over the place! Very thankfull to be out my FW now even though it's the dreaded TWW. Anyone else been suffering with their hayfever lately?

Think I'm out. AF has come two days early, which is a first. DH and I both booked in for tests now though, so on to the next step!

How's everyone doing?

@acaciabluebell with good ewcm and a dark line, are you just taking this as an early FW? Definitely not time to get other tests bought!

Don't have any CB @Tofu35! And too late to order it now methinks.

I was waiting for my FW to use Preseed and all of a sudden I have an almost positive OPK and have used absolutely none 😂

@acaciabluebell, ohh! An early one for you this month! Would you consider doing a clear blue ovulation test too? Might confirm your early dark line.

Good luck in FW!

Hey guys so... for the past 3 cycles I've ovulated on CD20. I'm on CD12 right now, only about a week after my period ended and I noticed some EWCM. I normally get EWCM on and off prior to ovulation, so I still wasn't expecting my fertile window/ovulation for another week. But I did an OPK just for the sake of it (first OPK this month) and the test line is already as dark as the control line?! Whaaa

Hey @Bam27 I'm in Scotland, the first tests I got done (earlier this month) was bloods- its a full hormone profile. I went alone but then DH asked for his bloods done separately. Think he was waiting to see if I had any low levels before he got his done! It was a bit nerve-wracking waiting for the results, but @daffodil21 is right- we felt productive that month!

@Daffodil21- your text isn't showing up as bold on my screen, just everyone's name! Unless I'm also guilty of bold text, oh no!

@Daffodil21 maybe I will just start with talking to my GP and just see what she suggests. Honestly think oh is just scared of having tests done, but doesn't stop me having them if they suggest it.

@Daffodil21 am I right in thinking they won't do anything yet because I had a chemical in June? So therefore technically was able to get pregnant. I could just not tell them but it's on my records.

@Daffodil21 I would but oh isn't keen on the idea, he's very relaxed about it all 🙄 doesn't think there is anything to worry about. I'm the opposite, I'm convinced it's because I've got endo, although I've already had this treated so there wouldn't be much more they could do. I've read that even after treatment some people with endo have fertility problems.
@WellieDays the support from this group has been amazing and if I feel I need to talk I will. Even when I haven't posted though I've been reading everyday and I think I just need to think about something else other than ttc. I won't be deleting the app just going to try and forget about it for a month.

@daffodil21 @bam27 ahh no I'd miss you both if you take a break! I find MN gives me peace of mind rather than makes me stress about it more. I love being able to chat about what's happening openly rather than keeping it such a secret like I am doing in real life! Your support over my positives when you're desperate for your own as been a lifesaver at stopping me stressing so much after my chemical last month.
Had a busy day today so I'm hoping littlr bean is happy, literally no symptoms today except feeling tired.. But I'm starting to think that's just my life now hahaha

@CEW19 thanks I will be fine just disappointed and a bit angry 😂... Hope your consultation goes well
@Daffodil21 sound like a sensible idea, this group definitely won't be the same without you though! I will definitely be back on mn, just feel like I might take a break for the next cycle, I'm going on holiday as well so it makes sense to just take a breather. No I haven't had my hormones tested, haven't had any tests done actually.
@Tofu35 the first few months weren't as serious for us either, but I just thought it would have happened by now! Definitely feels like a shite milestone to be approaching. I remember feeling particularly crappy when we reached the 6 month mark as well.

AF due for me next Friday- we can be in that last week together @daffodil21 😂

That sounds like a good idea @daffodil21, it's very tempting to come on here and bring all your energy and thoughts onto TTC. It's draining! That said, we'll miss your wisdom and level-headed advice! Good luck with your course and next steps :)

@bam27 oh that's so disappointing, sorry to hear that. A break from obsessing sounds like a healthy plan. I'm coming up for a year myself (although the first few months weren't as 'serious' as we are now), it definitely feels like a shite milestone!

Hope you're doing ok @Bam27, such a horrible feeling. AF due with me end of the week, but have a consultation with a fertility clinic tomorrow so think that's making me slightly less insane than usual

Think I'm out this month arggg... Said I wouldn't test but I did this morning and was negative, then had some spotting today AF due tomorrow. 2 more cycles and it will be a year since we stopped using protection. Think I'm gonna take a break from mn and OPKs, all this obsessing and disappointment each month is making me crazy. Hope you all get you BFP soon ❤️

I missed new thread somehow. I am here in tww again. May read a book to distract myself