Newbie looking for some support

Urgh I pressed enter too soon! Have you started using the clear blue tracker for your O yet??

@Peachycream I loved the reunion! I've also been waiting for it for ages! It was so well done too - like they didn't try to squeeze another episode in or something

Yes AF just arrived so CD1 - I'm fine with it to be honest. I didn't ovulation test the full month so I wasn't really expecting anything. We were originally going to try in August (after a wedding) but having read up on how long it can take decided to start ASAP. So if we get pregnant before August it's just a bonus...

Okay I’m going to watch it! @KayL1988

@Peachycream I think it’s Kay that’s just started AF, I’m 3DPO I believe from my OPK’s. I have a fairly short cycle (25 days last month) so if I don’t see AF by 12DPO I’ll test 🤞🏻

Exciting times @Peachycream!

@HRP1990 it is available on now tv - definitely worth a watch (maybe even sign up for the free trial!)

That's in my to watch list too!!

I'm alright, AF has finally shown her face which I'm not surprised about so will spend most of the day relaxing! How's you??

@KayL1988 Omg I haven’t watched it yet! For some reason I thought it was only available in the US!?

Have your watched the Bold Type? I won’t spoilt it but something baby related happens towards the end and I just balled 😂

How’s everything feeling today? I’m 3DPO and feel hungover despite no alcohol lol

@Upsideandundergarments I completely get you tracking!!! It's so easy for people to say not to track and just relax - but how is that in reality! Like @HRP1990 said... it actually makes me stressed not knowing!!

Also I've been rewatching friends after the reunion and cried at Ben's birth - honestly when they say your clock starts ticking.. your hormones kick in..... and god help you 🥺 another lesson for a young me?

Hey @Upsideandundergarments! I agree I’m stressed if I track and the thought of not tracking is stressful too lol it’ll be good to use OPK if you’re irregular I think, so you can pin point O!

Hello! Ooh first one of these threads that I caught at the beginning. It's amazing to meet people in a very similiar poistion. I'm just shy of 30. I'm just finishing up with AF and then this will technically be our 2nd cycle of TTC but the first one tracking with OPKs etc.

I know some people say don't track because it can stress you out but I'm irregular and not knowing stresses me out so much more! Glad to see it seems like lots of you are on the same page

Morning! Yes you’re definitely saving on the wine 😂 @KayL1988

@SareBear87 I did wonder what the day break was but I guess you need to refuel lol and don’t want to take the fun out of DTD.

I ovulated early I believe (CD12) so only manage CD8, 11, 12 and 13 🤞🏻

@HRP1990 we've been trying the SMEP 😊

One thing I would say is that it can be exhausting! My cycles are ridiculously predictable and I ovulate on CD14 so we DTD on CD8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16.

Partner has managed to lose 5 kg over 3 months 😅 so at least some good has come of it!

I did worry we were DTD too much but apparently so long as there are 12 hours between, you're good!

Thanks @HRP1990 I’ll try that, I bought loads of sticks online so I’ll start testing as soon as AF is over.

I’ve heard of SMEP but haven’t tried it yet. Might try it this month aswell, mix it up a little

I have to say I absolutely love this little group - I also feel a lot more positive.

I'm going to ovulation test from the day after my period using CB and the strips - which is expensive but hoping it gives me more of an idea and I can at least target my peak days more effectively. At the end of the day I keep thinking it's worth a bit of investment now - if it gets a good result! Plus I'm saving money on wine right about now?? 😂

@SH1000 maybe try the sticks from the 1st day after your period ends encase it’s much earlier than you think, that way you can’t miss it 🤞🏻

Let us know how it is if you try it! I’m open to anything.

Have you heard of the SMEP method? “Sperm meets egg plan” Thats when you DTD every other day from day CD8 I think.. and 4 days in a row from your peak, miss a day and DTD once more. I did some research and people have got a positive from it

Thanks so much girls. I’m so glad we have this support network, I’m already feeling more positive

@HRP1990 it seems that if you’re not actively trying ttc happens quickly, might have to change our strategies

I’ve used the sticks during my fertile period but never got a positive. I’ve been trying to track my ovulation symptoms and from that I think I ovulate earlier than I thought

From all my lurking the best way seems to be to dtd every other day but I’ve read excellent things about the monitor and would love to give it a go.

I’ve also learnt so many things about my body and how it works that I’ve never known

@Peachycream @SH1000 6 times of trying - that’s such a great way to look at it!

1 of my best friends got pregnant years ago, first time she slept with her boyfriend. Unplanned of course but what are the chances lol

I’ve heard of the clear blue tracker but haven’t used it. I’ve also seen people take their temperature as that’s a sign of ovulation? I haven’t done that either but if it takes a while I may look into both

Yeah the smiley face was handy as it flashes to tell you your high fertility when you estrogen goes up and then confirms your peak when your LH goes up. With the cheap sticks it's just catching the LH surge so much less lead up.

The fertility monitor has good reviews from what I've seen. It's like a digital machine that you pop the mini sticks in and you can also do pregnancy tests in there. I like the connected stick idea too though - think it overall does same job!

I use cheap OPKs, so long as I don't drink more than 2 litres a day they're really accurate for me.
I was tempted by the Mira system but that is super pricy!!

I think even after we've got our family I'll keep using the OPKs. My luteal phase is bang on 14 days so it's perfect for tracking AF

I'm glad you've got a good friend @SH1000 - and we are now your little support network!

@Peachycream I've not .. I used the CB sticks as well as the cheap OPKs last month and CB was much easier to follow so also tempted to get fertility monitor. Pretty sure AF is here now - so may treat myself to it tomorrow ☺️

Thanks so much @KayL1988. She does know I’m trying which is why she told me at 16 weeks rather than sooner as she didn’t want to upset me. She is such a great friend and I am genuinely happy for her. I really hope we can experience pregnancy/chidren together.
Thanks a mill @Peachycream, really lovely words and that’s very true ‘6 times of trying’, it really isn’t that long when you say it like that. I really had to stop myself from being jealous though because I don’t want it to drive a wedge between us.

Feels so good getting everything out

Oh no you’ll have to have a relaxing night tonight before work

@Aries491 if you have any good recommendations then let me know! That might be this weekends distraction!

Welcome @SH1000! Sorry to hear about that - I can't imagine how frustrating that is. Does your best friend know your TTC?? I feel like we've all got a lot to get off our chests after lurking!!