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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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RadDarwazeh · 05/01/2021 21:43

@keegslittlepenguin I understand this. When I came off the pill (run through type pill) my first period was mega. It was insane and I experienced so many emotions. It was like the first ever one again! So when I have had periods since coming off contraception in October it was odd and disappointing each month. But keep strong. We are in this together!

keegslittlepenguin · 05/01/2021 21:40

@RadDarwazeh

Hi! I wanna join this chat! Good luck ladies. I'm also TTC for my first. Try using an app *@keegslittlepenguin* it really helps track due periods and fertile windows. I use Ovia xx
im waiting for my period to arrive, daunting as my youngest is 11 and had a coil since and did not have periods. hoping and wishing I conceive asap to avoid the period full stop haha we can but wish!
Rmd123 · 05/01/2021 21:36

@shannonl26 hi! The only vitamins I'm taking are folic acid I'd recommend to get on them straight away. I've been on and off it since October as we didn't know 100% when we wanted to start trying. I've been using ClearBlue OPKS which are brill and again got them in October so only reason I used them this month was because I had them.

If your cycles are irregular I would recommend OPKS unless you know when you're ovulating. Best of luck hopefully it happens for us soon!

RadDarwazeh · 05/01/2021 21:35

Hi! I wanna join this chat! Good luck ladies. I'm also TTC for my first. Try using an app @keegslittlepenguin it really helps track due periods and fertile windows. I use Ovia xx

shannonl26 · 05/01/2021 21:31

Sorry just to add this is my very first month of TTC!

shannonl26 · 05/01/2021 21:30

Hi ladies hope it’s ok to join, I’m on CD 15 with suspected Ovulation date the 13th, I have suffered with irregular cycles previously & as this is my very 1st month TTC I’m trying not to let it take over my life JUST YET Grin

I haven’t got any OPKs or anything yet I’ve just been using flo. Has anybody got any suggestions on vitamins that I should be taking? I really am new to all this Smile

Hope all of you are doing ok in these hard times x

keegslittlepenguin · 05/01/2021 21:29

@Pixiedust018

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

yes im In my 1st month also!
keegslittlepenguin · 05/01/2021 21:28

HI

im in my 1st month of ttc too, had my mirena removed 1 week ago, hoping I fall quickly, not got a clue about when I ovulate or have a period

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Pixiedust018 · 05/01/2021 21:24

@Chall139 my app is saying my ovulation is next Wednesday but I’ll start doing opk’s end of this week. From my previous cycles I do ovulate around CD15/16 but we shall see.

@SSW101 sorry to hear about your BFN. It is heartbreaking but it still might be too early so don’t count yourself out yet. Implantation doesn’t happen until around 9-12dpo so there’s still a chance. Hope you get your BFP soon x

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Chall139 · 05/01/2021 21:14

@Pixiedust018 thanks lovely 😊 I'm sure it will come at some point. Getting so close for you!! Do you have any idea of when you think your ovulation day is?

@SSW101 Welcome!!! Sorry to hear about your BFN, I had one Sunday so feel the disappointment with you! But you're still quite early in DPO so you might still be in the game? If not then enjoy that wine!!

SSW101 · 05/01/2021 20:48

Hello! I would like to join you ladies please. I'm currently 10dpo cycle 1. I came off the pill a few months back but we used condoms until I had a better idea of what was going on with my body. After a long first cycle post pill I have had pretty regular cycles of around 26 days with a short luteal phase of 9-10 days. I took a test this morning and BFN. I guess I should be happy that my luteal phase appears to be extending but it's hard not to be a little bit disappointed. At least I can enjoy some wine when AF appears after being stupidly good over Christmas!

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Pixiedust018 · 05/01/2021 20:44

@Chall139 that’s so frustrating! I really hope it makes an appearance for you soon so you can start trying.

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Chall139 · 05/01/2021 20:37

@Pixiedust018 no not normally but last month was quite long. I put it down to it being the first period since having the coil out but before that had 28 day cycles 😔 guess I just have to be patient and let my do what it needs to.

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Pixiedust018 · 05/01/2021 20:20

@Eaststreet don’t worry too much it sounds like you’ve covered enough to possibly catch ovulation!! There’s still a chance x

@Chall139 oh no! Really hope it shows soon for you! Are your cycles normally this long?

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Chall139 · 05/01/2021 19:04

@Eaststreet I think I read that DTD every other day if you don't know when you ovulated is a good tactic, so it doesn't sound like you would have ruined your chances 😊

Chall139 · 05/01/2021 19:03

@Pixiedust018 still no AF 🙄 but getting some symptoms like getting very irritated with my OH 😂😂😂 yaaay the days are counting down for you!!

@Eaststreet yes totally!!! I know it takes time to happen but if it doesn't happen even though I did all of the right steps, I know I will be annoyed 😂

Eaststreet · 05/01/2021 19:01

I’m starting to think I’ve ruined my chances this month by not using OPK’s. Been dtd everyday for the last week (apart from yesterday) and I’m cd13 now but obviously not sure when I will be ovulating, I’m guessing in the next few days?

I have ordered some for next month, but a bit frustrated with myself, hopefully the new lockdown will help out, all the time we will be spending together haha!

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Pixiedust018 · 05/01/2021 18:48

@Rmd123 yeah sounds like you’ve ovulated then. It’s so hard in the tww isn’t it!! I’m going to try not to test either. I’m using CB opk’s this month and will be dtd every other day.

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Rmd123 · 05/01/2021 18:38

@Pixiedust018 I sure will! Used OPKs yesterday 1 in morning 1 in evening and nothing so I'm almost sure I OV 2/3 days ago so I'm gonna says I'm 2 DPO. Gonna try my best to wait the 2 full weeks to test but I'm very impatient 😂 I ordered tests online and they take a week/10 days so at least I won't go buying any! How are u feeling? What OPKS did u get?

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Pixiedust018 · 05/01/2021 18:31

@Rd123 keep us updated in your tww! Good luck x

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Pixiedust018 · 05/01/2021 18:29

Any updates anyone? I’m 3 days away from starting my opk’s!! Exciting!! How’s everyone feeling?

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Rmd123 · 05/01/2021 11:26

@Eaststreet o have to say they're brill! I had a copper coil in for 5 years and I ovulated very month, when I got it out last June I went onto microlite pill for 3 months so I wanted to know around what time I'd be fertile. If you are getting them I'd recommend the advanced ones they're brilliant! Expensive but they work x

Eaststreet · 05/01/2021 11:21

@Rd123 ah good luck this month! Sounds like you have done all you can! I haven’t used OPKS yet however I am thinking I might try next month with them and see if it helps! Let us know how you get on !!

Rd123 · 04/01/2021 22:01

Hi everyone! Hope it's ok that I join the chat. It mine and my DH first month TTC. I used CB OPKS advanced and I was high fertility on the 1st, 2nd and yesterday morning. So we DTD all 3 days as I only did my first one on the 1st. I'm 1 DPO now. I think we'll DTD tonight just to be sure!

I ran out of CB Advanced so bought the normal ones last night which showed as low fertility last night and this morning. Purchased the advanced ones again today that work with Bluetooth €70 Shock I used one this morning which was also low fertility so I'm assuming I have ovulated. but at least I'll have them next month if this month is unsuccessful.

I'm 26 and have always had regular periods/ovulation so fingers crossed! Happy TTC everyone!

Eaststreet · 04/01/2021 21:51

@Chall139 Oh I am such a planner too, I think it’s frustrating me that other than doing the obvious we have little control over when it happens!
@Pixiedust018 I am CD12 , I am so new to this though I haven’t totally figured out my cycle yet, hopefully I’ll figure it out soon! Not long to go for you. Pleased to be able to keep up to date with people on the same journey, I am the first out of my friends so it can feel a bit lonely!