First month TTC

Hey @greenfrogs1 how are you feeling today?? I hope no sign if AF showing up! I am still having cramps and craving chocolate so classic signs of AF on the way but I’m not due apparently until 19th so I’m a bit perplexed!! I am wondering if she will show up early I am trying to hold out until Sunday to test but I’m not sure I can wait that long! I think I will be the same as you and feel a bit crushed if AF comes as I am sure I’ve had symptoms but just want to know either way and get started on next cycle if it’s not this one. Really hoping for BFPs on this thread! I get so excited when I see others get BFPs! Xxx

@PineappleSun Hey!! How are you getting on?? How far along are you now? I personally don’t find it smug as you were in the same boat as us and I find it so encouraging! Xxx

@ToniRx18 how is it going?? Has your bleeding eased or are you still thinking it’s AF? Hope you’re doing well xx

Ladies, we are renovating our house and currently are waiting for plumber to fit a shower in so only have a bath? It does have a shower head attached to tap but that’s more for just rinsing hair in bath etc. I have heard that you should not have hot baths when TTC, but I obviously have to wash so I have been having warm baths instead of hot, warm that I can just get in straight away and don’t have to ease myself in kind of thing. Do you think even warm baths may impact TTC for the worst?? I am so worried! Maybe I am worrying too much? Xxx

Still here as well girls just don't want to come across as a smug bfp person. I tested on the day AF was due and only got a very faint positive so it's definitely worth trying again if you get a negative early on.

@greenfrogs1 thanks for your reply 🙂 when I have looked it up I do have a lot of the signs I still am currently getting some cramp niggles on my right side so hope so , I have never experienced implantation bleeding before with any my other 5 children so it's a new territory for me unfortunately think I am just going to have to wait and see for now, baby dust to you all 💞👶 💞

Hey ladies, currently In ttw and not feeling too bad - although think AF might be coming as so clumsy. Been reading online that you shouldn't do spin or have a bath whilst in ttw which one done both so now worried I've ruined it. Do you think that's true or just over cautious?

@ToniRx18 I am not an expert but I have been reading a lot of old mumsnet threads today on when people got their BFP. I was quite surprised that many people didn't get their BFP until 5 or 6 days after their period was due. Have you googled implantation bleeding? I think it can happen around when your period is due but is normally lighter in colour. It may be worth doing another test in a few days to check whether that was your period or not x

@BubblesNSnuggles thank you for your reply, it's reassuring. I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks that it can be a bit confusing! 🤯 thanks for sticking around to give moral support and advice too even though you have your BFP ☺️

@JoannaRose I tested again this morning and got another BFN on both a clear blue and FRER. Still 3 days until my period is due. Honestly I've gone testing crazy this month and decided next month I will absolutely not test until the day my period is due (easier said than done 😂). Otherwise I MAY need to take out a loan/remortgage my house to fund my current pregnancy test addiction.

I know what you mean. I had really bad cramps around 7DPO on and off for two or three days, which is something that never happens to me. Normally I wouldn't be too crushed if AF turns up (it's only our second month trying) but I think if she does turn up I will just feel really frustrated with my body as I feel like it is playing tricks on me, if that makes sense?

I didn't use OPKs this month either but I've been using a period tracking app for about 3 years and it normally gets my cycles spot on so I have using that to judge ovulation.

How is everyone else getting on? Anyone get snow? X

@JoannaRose thanks for the reply I know think I might just take it as a period so I don't build myself up and get back to baby making which my husband will be made up over 🤭

@ToniRx18 Hey there! I’m afraid this is 1st month TTC and I haven’t experienced what you’re saying before, but I hope it sorts itself out and becomes clearer for you very soon what is going on! Feeling in limbo is so hard! Xx

@greenfrogs1 well as they say you’re not out until AF shows as 12 DPO can be too early for some! It’s strange that some ladies test at 8DPO and get a line then others don’t get a BFP until AF is late! It’s crazy how all different we are. Are you testing this morning with FMU?? I am only 7DPO but I have felt lots of AF style cramping which I don’t usually get until the day before AF which is due on 19th, and also a stuffy nose and lots more CM than I usually get, but I wonder as I want a baby so bad that I may be symptom spotting as I want to believe I have symptoms!! Im not too hopeful as I haven’t used OPKs, just the Flo app which apparently isn’t always right xx

@PositiveParrot Ahh I know what you mean, I am also feeling ‘just different’ and been saying to DH ‘there’s something going on down there..’ but I am regretting not using OPKs and wondering if I just ovulated late and am getting symptoms due to that... it’s so hard isn’t it, I wish we could test earlier just to know either way so we don’t have to think/stress about it! It doesn’t help that I am beyond an impatient person anyway
It’s good though if your hormones are rebalancing, spreading baby dust! Xx

@BubblesNSnuggles how are you feeling since your BFP?? Please keep us updated it makes me so excited!! Hope you’re feeling well sweet xx

Hi ladies wondering someone has any experience like this? I have been the quiet bystander reading the thread everyday hoping to see more bfp's 😁
I am a little confused 😕
I was due AF on the 6th feb but they arrive on the 4th but not the normal flow I usually have it was much lighter in colour and flow but I have took a pregnancy test with a result of BFN and I have took it as a "period" but if I hadn't bled I would think that might period were on their way getting mild cramps here and there and my boobs are sore I don't want to build myself up to fall if it was just a strange period , has anyone had this before and what was the outcome bfn/bfp

Thanks in advance 🙂💜 baby dust to you all 💞

@greenfrogs1 you are right - you’ve tested at 6 days early. It is really confusing that it goes from the day after your period is due.

Also, I know we try to stay realistic and not get our hopes up but I tested at 12dpo and got a definite negative and then a positive at 13dpo (the day before I was due my period) so you really do still have time yet!

Girls I'm a bit confused about something.

I've just read online that when Clear Blue says, for example '6 days before your missed period', by missed period they mean the day AFTER your period is due... not the day it's due to start.

Is this how everyone else understands it?

If so, i think it means my test today was only 79% accurate and not 96% accurate. My AF is due on Friday so I think that means it's 6 days before my 'missed period' and not 5 🧐

I'm finding the tests very confusing 😓

@JoannaRose
Morning! I’m not even due to test, I’ve tried tracking my ovulation but I’m not having much joy and haven’t hit my peak as far as I can see! I think I just went slightly mad and tested as my body was feeling ‘different’. However, I’m now certain that is just my hormones rebalancing.
How are you doing? xx

@JoannaRose I'm 12 DPO today and got a BFN this morning. AF isn't due for me until Friday so may do a few more tests leading up to it but I'm thinking I may be out this month!

Have you had any symptoms? When is your AF due?

Good luck to the rest of you girlies testing! ✨

Hey @greenfrogs1 and @PositiveParrot have you tested today? I am trying to wait until 14th to test and I’m feeling soo impatient! Xx

Just wanted to thank the girlies on this group who got a BFP and have shared what DPO they tested.

I'm 10 DPO today and got a really obvious BFN this morning. I've had a lot of cramps and other symptoms (around 7-9 DPO) and so I feel really disappointed today as a few days ago I was so hopeful.

But looking back on your BFP posts has really helped me to maintain hope as I think the majority of BFP were more like 12/13 DPO.

Hope everyone else who is testing is ok 🤞🏼

xxx

@BubblesNSnuggles congratulations! ♥️
I’m just waiting for my first period like 👀👀
I had a weird thing early this week where I tested (completely randomly but also because I had insomnia, very itchy nipples and other random symptoms which are probably just my body figuring itself out) and had a faint positive. All subsequent tests negative so must have been a fluke.
Hope everyone has a lovely weekend xx

Hi everyone!
Not posted much recently as been trying to relax a bit more than last month. I was so stressed it wasn’t helping things but feeling much better now.

I’m in my 2ww now although I’ve still got ewcm which I’m a bit confused about.
Hope everyone else is getting on ok and big congratulations @BubblesNSnuggles

@Aubyone I'm exactly the same with moods and mental health. I came off the pill at 20 (10 years ago) and had copper coil because I couldn't cope with how terrible it made me feel and since then have struggled with my mood and MH. My mood swings are so extreme. Feeling very low today but putting that down to post ovulation rather than stressing like you said, why am I feeling like this. Being a woman is hard 🤣 I feel like we have the exact same thoughts and feelings as I've always been so worried I didn't ovulate and have a short lutal phase so it's nice to know I'm not alone with that thinking!

@Chels139 oh totally the same with moods! I had a real low day after ovulation and then strangely (despite the slight disappointment) mood has risen hugely with arrival of AF (yesterday) so I wonder if progesterone is to blame. So interesting, because I have had real issues with mood and mental health over the last 6 years, was on medication which I've managed to taper off now, and I'm now wondering how much impact the pill has had (good or bad) - I'm not sure I want any more mood swings but also there's a sense of everything feeling more natural knowing that my hormones are potentially impacting, if you know what I mean? Like I think I will be better able to 'accept' mood swings if I can see the pattern relating to my cycle - rather than get caught up with 'omg why do I feel like this?!'. Soooooo interesting and I think being off the pill will actually help me move with my moods better.

Hey ladies, officially in the TTW now.

@Aubyone I'm with you on finding it interesting and learning a lot. Especially around my moods. I was so happy past few days then yday so irritated and my partner was driving me mad. Found out your mood drops immediately after ovulation.

Wish I had laid with my legs up in the air now 😂

@BubblesNSnuggles and @PineappleSun Thank you! I’ve also heard it doesn’t help but it’s interesting that both of you did it and got a BFP! Maybe there’s something in it? I totally agree with the gravity thing, I’m no scientist but surely it makes sense lol! Congratulations on your BFPs, I am now 1 DPO and not sure how I can sanely do the TWW haha! Xx

@JoannaRose welcome to the group
Yes I did lay with my legs up the wall for 15 mins or so, you can't argue with gravity!

@Hallie91 yes I told him straight away - ran downstairs with the test as soon as the line started to appear. I’m no good at waiting 😂

@JoannaRose welcome to the group! Yes, I’ve absolutely been elevating for a while. Always have whilst TTC for a good 20-30 mins after. I think it probably is just a myth as everything I’ve read said says it doesn’t help BUT it can’t hurt so I’ve always done it 😂

Hello ladies! Please can I join? I have read through the thread and I like this one! First time TTC this month, I think I ovulated yesterday or today so have been DTD. I have been soo boosted seeing the BFPs so far on this thread! Might DTD tomorrow and then have a break for a bit, I don’t want to take the fun out of it by putting too much pressure on but also want the best chance so it’s getting the balance!

It might be a complete myth but after DTD I have been either raising my legs in the air for approx 15 mins or so, or elevating my bum with some pillows just in case it does help. I am trying to avoid going to the loo as soon as finished. Is anyone else trying to do this or anyone else think it’s a big myth? Also, the ladies who got your BFP, out of curiosity did you do either of these things?

Bring on the baby dust! Xx