First month TTC

10DPO here too! Fortunately I don't have any kits in the house otherwise I know for sure I'd have caved and tested by now. Definitely don't feel pregnant, I'm sure I'm sure AF will make an appearance next week.

I accidentally ate soft cheese the other day - totally forget you shouldn't eat it if pregnant. I'm saving the rest of it until AF is here 😂

I haven't invested in any lube, but I'd be interested to know how you get on with it. I guess anything that gives the little swimmers a bit of a helping hand can only be a good thing and maybe help boost your chances?!

@Annabelle0852 I have had some very light spotting today which for me usually means AF is soon to be on the way! Hopefully AF won’t come for you this month 😊

@greenfrogs1 I bought Conceive+ Fertility Lubricant which i think is very similar. It only arrived today so have not used it and can’t until AF finishes. I bought it because the lube we usually use can apparently hinder sperm mobility? Did not want to take the chance! Gosh this is TMI haha

@greenfrogs1 so I got conceive plus gel. It was cheaper 😂 but I'll review when used.

I also can't stop thinking about my frers sitting in the bathroom drawer...

I know this was mentioned early on in the thread but has anybody bought, or is planning to buy pre-seed?

@Kittysw and @Dixie1488 I'm glad I'm not alone in the 10DPO madness 🤯 I hope at least one of us gets to say F-U to AF this month!

Good luck ladies!

Sorry to hear a few of you have had negatives. At least we have this forum to support each other and keep our hopes and positivity up 💕

Just had my pregnancy tests turn up and I kind of wish i didn't have them as now I keep thinking about them sat there in the bathroom cabinet. My OPKs also arrived and I'm looking forward to using them going forward.

@glassacorn That link is so helpful. I had no idea on a load of those things.

@Annabelle0852 I did exactly the same this morning. Don't know why I expected anything other than a BFN. I'm annoyed at myself for not just waiting. Grrr! Anyway were not out yet... not until AF arrives which hopefully doesn't for either of us.

@Annabelle0852 Oh I’m sorry to hear that. I did exactly the same at 10DPO and now just waiting for AF. It’s not easy!

@emilyylouise fingers crossed for you! And amazing news about your house!

Hey everyone!
I was on this thread when it first started but sadly got af 😓.
However since then I have been trying to track ovulation etc but it's so difficult restarting again after not having periods for so long!
Anyways we have been dtd every other day and fingers crossed this is our month 🤞🏻 we have also just been accepted to move into our new house so it would be a perfect time 😀

Oh love I'm so sorry to hear bfn @Annabelle0852

We all try try try again 💕.

@Annabelle0852 aww sorry to hear that! Hopefully next month!!

I’m off work until Monday now and I wish I wasn’t,
at least that was occupying a bit of time! The wait continues.

@Annabelle0852 sorry to hear that. Hopefully af comes quick so you can get back on it :) or doesn’t come at all!

I caved today like the total wally I am. 🤦🏼‍♀️ Tested this morning (10DPO) and got a stark white BFN. No squinters, nada.

I know we'd all say "you're not out until AF shows" but from gut instinct I'm 99% this is me out.

✨ baby dust to all 🎇

@glassacorn that is a super useful article! Thank you for sharing.

I'm most shocked about chocolate containing caffeine 😧 i did not realise this. I was looking forward to 'eating for 2' and having unlimited chocolate!

That's a really good list @glassacorn thank you so much 😃 trying to do most of it just in case pregnant and don't know it yet, yeah. Loads of girls at my work have just come back after maternity. Hoping that's a good sign! X

@RadDarwazeh @greenfrogs1

I found this a little while ago - Do's and Dont's!

www.emmasdiary.co.uk/pregnancy-and-birth/1st-trimester-of-pregnancy/im-pregnant-can-i

Presume same for trying to conceive - in case you are pregnant and don't know it?

@greenfrogs1 I had heard that welly wanging is a sport! 😂😂😂

@Grace185 I’m 6 DPO & also going to hold off until the 28th! That’s when I’d usually be due AF however according to opk, AF is due earlier this month. Strange cycle. I have had longer cycles in the past so definitely waiting longer so I’m not ripping my hair out spending F loads on tests!! January is always the longest month by far 😂 I’ll feel less crazy in a few days when it’s actually reasonable to assume im having ‘symptoms’ 😂

@shannonl26 I’m still determined not to test until at least the 28th but I agree with the symptom spotting. But I guess it’s too early right now anyway as I’m 6-8 dpo. Hope it goes quick, I’m done with January anyway haha

@Grace185 I’m not as obsessed with the wait as I thought I would be, it’s my first month so I know I could be in this exact position for many months to come 😂 I am still symptom spotting like mad though, swear I had nausea & AF like cramps but it could deffo be all in my head 😂

How are you finding it?

I'd love a list of dos and don'ts. It's hard sometimes tho. I'm trying while in TWW to be as good as poss wrt no booze 👍

Give it some willy made me right chuckle haha! @greenfrogs1

@greenfrogs1 the welly comment has really tickled me 😂😂

@sarraah and @Grace185 welcome!

@RadDarwazeh I’ve just googled about pregnancy and cat litter... I honestly did not know that! It would be helpful if there was a list somewhere of all the things you cannot do, touch, eat etc when pregnant as I feel pretty clueless.

@glassacorn sorry to hear that but at least you can get excited for next month now. Enjoy your stollen (I love stollen!). 🤤

@PineappleSun yay we are in synch! I bought some tests on amazon today which should arrive tomorrow. First time I’ve bought them and I was like HOW MUCH?! 😂 I think I’m going to give AF a chance to arrive on Friday but if nothing happens on Friday I will test Saturday morning. Me and DH wasn’t really making much effort last month so I would be surprised if I got a BFP... next cycle will be the one we really give it some welly (or willy - pardon the pun 😂😂).

@RadDarwazeh I'm a qualified fitness instructor so I quite enjoy it. Almost a qualified personal trainer too though Covid had other ideas so I haven't quit finished that yet.

It is a slight challenge as the age range is youngest 9 and oldest 32 so to make it inclusive for all is fun.