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First month TTC

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Pixiedust018 · 03/01/2021 08:41

Hi ladies,

I’m new to this and would really appreciate your help. This is my first month TTC. I’m currently on CD4 so still middle of my period. Just wondering what helped you all conceive in your first month of trying and any tips you have. I have clearblue OPK ready and have been tracking my cycles for a which vary from 27-34 day cycles with 2 random 45 day cycles one of them being my last cycle.

Anyone else TTC this month?

Thanks in advance x

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LilyRose202 · 26/03/2021 07:57

@BubblesNSnuggles I believe I was 11dpo yesterday too. There wasn't a faint line or anything even though I tried to imagine it was there. 🤣. Okay I'll wait til 14 dpo at least til I get again. AF is due on that day. Had no spotting and the terrible cramps have almost gone now so trying not to hold my breath. Will keep you all updated. Xx

BubblesNSnuggles · 26/03/2021 07:27

@LilyRose202 how many dpo were you? I tested at 11dpo and got a negative and it wasn’t until 13dpo I got my positive.

@Dungareesandfreckles definitely a line again - hopefully tomorrow you’ll see darker line! Looking positive though 😆

Dungareesandfreckles · 26/03/2021 07:17

FMU attached! Personally, I still see a line, but no colour yet! 👀 @BubblesNSnuggles@2020newbie

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LilyRose202 · 25/03/2021 21:32

Hi there! New to this thread but have spent the last hour scrolling through and getting excited at the BF announcements.

I came off the Cerelle pill at end of December, have had 2 cycles with 3rd AF due this Sunday. We are TTC for first time this month and I've used the CB ovulation tests. We tried when I was low, high, peak and just after too 🤞. Have had all the symptoms of terrible cramps for over a week now, exhaustion and on and off sensitive boobs. Took a cheapy test today and BFN. Feeling disappointed but there's always next month! Think I'll test again on Sunday/Monday just incase 🤞. The pain has been unreal at times so who knows what it is if it's not implantation ☹️ xx

Dungareesandfreckles · 25/03/2021 21:21

@2020newbie I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you! Great patience, I wish I had waited until 14DPO so I wasn’t guessing squinters! X

2020newbie · 25/03/2021 21:15

@Dungareesandfreckles test first thing Saturday and see if there’s a change, let us know how you get on. I’m only 3dpo going to try and wait to 14DPO this cycle

Dungareesandfreckles · 25/03/2021 20:45

@BubblesNSnuggles I just know I don’t have the patience to wait 48 hours! I don’t know how I’m going to think of anything else Confused you’re support means the world to me, thank you for looking and responding ❤️ How is everybody else getting on, and where is everyone on their cycle?

BubblesNSnuggles · 25/03/2021 20:41

TTC is an absolute rollercoaster and mainly a guessing game 🙈 if you try tomorrow and there’s a line again then I’d be feeling positive. Remember it takes hcg 48 hours to double so might not be any darker.
I can definitely see a line there though - keep us updated and I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you!

Dungareesandfreckles · 25/03/2021 20:34

Hi @BubblesNSnuggles thank you for also looking! It’s actually not, it was this evening but I haven’t drunk much water. This morning’s test was 100% negative. It’s been a really weird month because my cycle is usually 30-40 and I ovulate around CD24. However I got an obvious peak at CD12... and tried then, and I am 9DPO from that peak. Weird, I had assumed it was a mistake because I have PCOS. The joys of guessing what your body is doing! I’ll try again tomorrow Smile

BubblesNSnuggles · 25/03/2021 20:15

FMU = first morning urine. I can see a shadow of a second line too. Test again in 48 hours and it should get darker 🤞🏻 x

Dungareesandfreckles · 25/03/2021 19:09

Thank you so much for looking. I know this sounds really dramatic but I was feeling crazy, and your message just made me cry with happiness - not because I might be pregnant, but because it’s so nice that someone I don’t know would help me look at my test. ❤️ What is FMU? @2020newbie

2020newbie · 25/03/2021 19:04

@Dungareesandfreckles can definitely see something too 🤞🏻 For you was this FMU?

Dungareesandfreckles · 25/03/2021 17:23

How is everyone going?

I am still trying, and currently 9DPO, I’ve just done a test and am definitely now visualising lines. My boyfriend has said he can’t see a thing. What does everyone else think? 🤷🏻‍♀️

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2020newbie · 08/03/2021 20:36

@PineappleSun AF arrived the day after, which was actually a few days early. Onto the next cycle we go 😩

PineappleSun · 08/03/2021 19:03

@2020newbie did you test again today?

How is everyone? Anyone due to test soon?

2020newbie · 04/03/2021 13:26

Feel so silly posting these can anyone see anything I think I’m seeing a very very very faint line, I’m only 10DPO but I woke up today feeling ‘off’ so decided to take a test anyway. I will test again on Monday when I’d actually intend to test which I’ll be 14DPO.

Also to add I get longer cycles anyway between 30-35 days the last 2.

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2020newbie · 03/03/2021 21:35

@LiGigi trying to hold off until the 8th 😬 but I have such an irregular cycle i worry it might be too soon

LiGigi · 03/03/2021 13:33

Hi ladies. AF arrived today for me... yeay (not). So onto cycle 3 of TTC. Have some reservations about having a December baby but don't want to wait a whole month. So probably will try and see what happens. Hopefully 3rd time is the charm!

climbershell · 01/03/2021 21:58

I'm 9dpo, well when i think Of was, didn't opk but would match cm and when I'm sure I had ovary pain

Cycle day 23 for me today. I really think there's a chance.. I had left rib cage stitch 5dpo which is when I think implantation might have happened, painful boobs since 6dpo & also seem a bit bigger, and light cramps, also think yesterday my cheeks changed to slightly flushed and still are today, very gassy for a few days)

My cycles are 26-30 days, prob 28 at average. So guess I should probably wait until thurs to test with FRER which will be 12dpo...😬😬😬😬

LiGigi · 01/03/2021 15:57

@BubblesNSnuggles glad you and the little one are OK!

@2020newbie how is the TWW treating you? When do you think you will test?

I'm 11 DPO today, super tired and in a horrendous mood. Still don't think I'm pregnant though, I've had no symptoms that fall outside of what I'd typically get with PMS. Today's mood is an interesting development. My mood is normally very stable. But it's probably 2 weeks of intense renovating in the house catching up with me. Will see how I feel tomorrow. AF should be due Weds - Friday. Ideally I want to hold off testing til the weekend but may do so sooner if mood and intense fatigue continue.

2020newbie · 27/02/2021 21:46

@LiGigi half way through the two week wait, I feels like forever I just want to know!!
I have had cramps the past few days which I don’t normally have mid cycle.

BubblesNSnuggles · 27/02/2021 17:22

How is everyone getting on? Where are people up to in their cycles? BFP ladies how are you all feeling?
We’ve had a traumatic week with some heavy bleeding but a scan yesterday showed a baby with a healthy heartbeat. Cause of the bleed was found to be a subchorionic Haematoma but should (all being well) not affect the pregnancy (though there is some risk.)
Hope everyone is doing ok.

LiGigi · 23/02/2021 09:59

@2020newbie I hope the TWW flies by for you!

I'm 5 DPO and feel unbelievably strongly that I'm not pregnant. It's really odd. I just don't think I am and I'm not sure where this strong feeling is coming from. Maybe its just my brain working hard to protect itself from disappointment?

Guess we'll see.

2020newbie · 22/02/2021 22:34

Just catching up glad to see BFP,

I haven’t posted for a while as last month was a write of didn’t get a static smiley, dp was working away. This month however got a good fertile window and dp was here. He’s been offered a new job that doesn’t include any trips away so that’s a plus. Ready to start my ttw and drive myself crazy

greenfrogs1 · 21/02/2021 12:52

Welcome @climbershell

I know exactly what you mean about it becoming all consuming! I did similar in googling symptoms until early hours last month.

Fingers crossed for you

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