First month TTC

@Eaststreet ah sorry to hear that but yeah that’s the right attitude. Just more fun to follow :) oh let me know how you get on with it!

@Tryingforbaby91 oh no! How late were you again? Not weird at all, means you can have a fresh start :)

My cramps have gone to more sharp again. And going both sides 🙄 no idea what’s going on. I am tempted to just drive and get a cheap test as at least it would say one way of the other. But I’m not due until tomorrow so might just be a painful af!

I just got my AF today too, after freaking out yesterday about how long it was taking for it to show up! Sorry girls! Now I can finally start tracking my cycles properly. At least now I know things are moving forward. Is it weird that I'm glad that my AF came? 😅 Going to get some ovulation kit for next month too! 😊

@Grace185 AF arrived today so that’s me out this month! Not feeling great but I’m splashing out on the CB ovulation kit for next month so here’s hoping I have better luck 😂🤞🏼

Morning everyone and welcome to new people!

I'm currently in the best part of this whole thing - highly fertile according to OPKs and other bodily signs so lots of DTD as I await ovulation :)

Slightly nervous about how I'll be in the TWW - first one for me, but I've at least gort a very busy week at work so hopefully that will keep my mind off it! I think that after the novelty and excitement of the first month, I'll be a bit mroe relaxed about it, I think I'm just overly excited this month but have actually really enjoyed getting to know my cycle better and it feels quite cool to be having completely natural periods and hormone changes after having spent the last 10 years on the pill - I couldn't remember anything about my periods before that really!

Good luck anyone in TWW/testing in next few days - fingers crossed for some more BFPs!

@FieldView thank you! Yes I think I’ll stop with the OPKs this month as it’s just frustrating without knowing my cycle length yet. I’ve downloaded Ovia so keeping things tracked on there, just now hoping AF comes in the next two weeks so I can get properly started!

Af is due tomorrow and I’m def getting my normal cramps so feel like she might make an appearance soon 😕 how’s everyone else?

@MrsMarrio wow that’s great. Thanks fingers crossed :)

My advice is just enjoy yourself and not to think too much about it. Me and DH conceived 3 times in first month. It's supposed be fun and stress free.

@LauraDanxx def!!

@Grace185 Fingers crossed x

@LauraDanxx yeah I’ve never had this kind of pelvic pain too, it’s mainly on my left but I have stared running too so might just be a strain haha. We’ll be testing around the same time if af does turn up :)

@Grace185 Anytime between Sunday and Thursday. I’m going to try and wait. I’ve had no spotting just this strange pain in my pelvis. X

@Kittysw oh nice work sorting it all out ready for them! What cycle day are you on now?

Hey @LauraDanxx when’s your af due? I’m due anytime between Friday and Wednesday but trying to not test until after Wednesday. It’s up to you when you test, I just know I couldn’t cope with a faint line so would rather just and see if af comes but I have seen some get positives from 10/12dpo. When are you thinking? I haven’t had sore boobs at all but mild stabbing cramps not like af and was spotting a few days ago

Welcome to all of the new joiners. :) I have missed a fair bit it seams today.

Had a crazy busy day sorting stuff as we hopefully have the plumbers and builders in next wee and the week after to make a start on the new tank and utility room.

Hope everyone is doing well and still staying positive. I'm amazed at how my mindset has changed coming out of the TWW window and just having a fresh cycle ahead. I'm sure come next TWW I will be back to symptom spotting again.

Hi,

Late joining this thread but have been following.

Had laparoscopic surgery in July 2018 for endometriosis. Slight endo was removed. August 2020, came off the pill after being on it for 12 years. Withdrawal bleed early September. Started TTC after period in September. Cycles have ranged from 35 to this month 28. Have been using clear blue last 2 months, 5 days flashing face and then static. Currently 8dpo and have been feeling nausea for last few days, strange feeling in lower pelivic area and tender breast. Wondering when to test?

PS. I think a few of us are using various apps to track our cycles alongside OPKs. Might be useful if you haven't got one? I'm using Flo, but I think some of the others are using Clue and maybe Ovia...

Welcome to the new joiners to the group!

I came off the pill in September/October and I think it can take a while for your body to figure out what's going on. Cycles have been a bit random - the longest was 39 days but they're getting shorter each time (31 days this time around)!

I've had a practice month TTC this month and also used the CB digital OPKs. I've got some more for cycle 2 and then I'll see how it goes. I might go to the strips then as I'll have a better idea of what my body is doing!

Hopefully we'll see some more BFPs before the month is out!

@emilyylouise yes that’s what I thought.. if I used the cheap ones I would probably end up just convincing myself the lines matched 😂 gosh this is going to be an expensive and emotional rollercoaster 🤦🏼‍♀️

@PoloRolo

I used cheap ones to start with but found them way too confusing so this month I have been using the clearblue digital ones I got them from Amazon for £30 but found they work much better for me 😊

[quote PoloRolo]@emilyylouise ah really, okay what OPKs do you use, I feel like maybe I should just get some cheaper ones or it will cost a fortune! it’s so hard isn’t it! I thought I’d be so much more relaxed about it as I always said I didn’t want to put pressure on it.. but that’s gone out the window! 😂[/quote]
Same. I’m a woman obsessed 😂

@emilyylouise ah really, okay what OPKs do you use, I feel like maybe I should just get some cheaper ones or it will cost a fortune! it’s so hard isn’t it! I thought I’d be so much more relaxed about it as I always said I didn’t want to put pressure on it.. but that’s gone out the window! 😂

@PoloRolo

It took 2 months for me to start ovulating again after coming off the pill... I know your pain as I am also super impatient 🙈

Hi 👋🏼

Have been reading threads obsessively over the last week, and have decided I need to just join in - pretty please?

This is our first month TTC for baby number 1.. we were originally ‘keeping it chilled’ (does that even really exist?) coming off the pill and trying around Easter time, but alas I come off the pill end of Dec and have been obsessed ever since! Had a withdrawal bleed first week of Jan but no clue as to my normal cycle at all! Have been using CB digital tests.. have seen the frustrating flashing smiley the past 5 days and unsure if I’ll even ovulate this month. Secretly just wishing AF to turn up so that I have some idea and can start a fresh! SOS please!

@BubblesNSnuggles wow that’s impressive! Have fun tonight!!

@Tryingforbaby91 thanks. I have ordered tests to arrive next week to stop me going out and spending more money to test this weekend! When the frers arrive (between Monday and wed) I think I’ll test the next morning so I don’t know the actual day yet. Af will probs come this weekend anyway 🙄

@BubblesNSnuggles

Awesome!!! I'm so hoping this is my month ❤️🙈