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TTC December thread

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mightbeyesmightbeno · 22/11/2021 20:23

@kizzy97 @Peonies94 @Tinkerbell098 @jhodd @EvelynSalt starting this from those of us that are out this month and ready to go for December!

This part is nearly as bad as the TTW - waiting for AF to be over and to be able to crack on!

By my calculations we'll all know before Christmas if the next cycle has been a success for us - so hopefully either way happiness or sadness there will be lots of opportunities for lovely family time x

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kizzy97 · 12/12/2021 20:24

@mightbeyesmightbeno fair enough! It's not something I'm particularly tracking I was just curious earlier...and anything that could possibly give me reassurance!

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mightbeyesmightbeno · 12/12/2021 19:50

@PoleFairy sorry to hear this :( But Xmas day conception sounds perfect!

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mightbeyesmightbeno · 12/12/2021 19:49

@kizzy97 no idea about cervix position, sorry!

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mightbeyesmightbeno · 12/12/2021 19:49

@oldermam what dose of aspirin would you need? Is it an OTC dose?
I'd probably call Gp & have sensible chat and ask for a prescription to go to chemist that you could collect on Christmas Eve if necessary as by then I'd imagine you'd know?

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kizzy97 · 12/12/2021 15:09

9dpo - cramps have eased off, might get an odd twinge in the evening now but other than that my symptoms have died down a little today so don't know what to think, felt my cervix for the first time today and it's high, firm and closed but according to other people this isn't a reliable thing to look at anyway xxx

PoleFairy · 12/12/2021 10:20

Think my period is starting today. Cramps are here any I would due on tomorrow so I'm out. I next ovulate Xmas day so hopefully that will be lucky

oldermam · 12/12/2021 10:16

@melbxldn such weird timing. 10dpo will be the first of my run of three night shifts so I should be sleeping all day. But I do plan on testing as soon as I can. But trying to get through to my gp is a nightmare!

melbxldn · 12/12/2021 10:05

@oldermam not sure your situation but could you test from 10dpo as might get a positive early? Or see your doc just before Xmas and see if they can prescribe anyway? Maybe an emergency clinic open on Xmas or Boxing Day?

oldermam · 12/12/2021 09:56

Bit of advice needed ladies. Today is ovulation day, confirmed with opks. Which means my period is due Xmas day/Boxing Day.

If by some miracle I catch this month and get a positive. I need to start meds right away (clexane, progesterone, aspirin). GP will be closed! What should I do? Without the meds there's a high chance I will mc.

Jayjane79 · 12/12/2021 06:45

Good morning ladies I finally got my peak opk this morning since bleeding has stopped since my MC. From day 1 of bleeding in CD17 which is pretty much the same day as last month when I fell pregnant. I'm positive it's the prednacare that's delayed my ovulation by 2/3 days. Anyway wish me luck for a BFP over Christmas.

kizzy97 · 12/12/2021 01:13

Wondering if anyone tracks their cervical position?

Deartheoo · 11/12/2021 20:48

@Glago2017congratulations lovely! Such strong lines 🥰 I caved and took a test today (11dpo) and nothing as of yet. Not feeling very hopeful

kizzy97 · 11/12/2021 17:32

@mightbeyesmightbeno I've managed to convince myself it's not my month again this month and made myself sad 😂 I'll feel another symptom at some point and then convince myself otherwise again!

Oh no! I've found a lot of people get their bfps when they least expect it so I'm keeping everything crossed for you!

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mightbeyesmightbeno · 11/12/2021 15:34

@kizzy97 hold off if you can! Chances are you'll see nothing and feel disappointed.

My excitement of nausea meaning something was short lived... I went out in the village this morning and had to come home, and as soon as I was through the door I projectile vomited 🤢🤢🤢 Vicious viral bug I think as felt better afterwards but now am hot and cold shaky and can't get warm. So I think allll my symptom spotting is probably just illness (AGAIN - can't believe it!) and I'd be so surprised if conception this month when I've been so poorly.

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mightbeyesmightbeno · 11/12/2021 15:32

@Ballygowenwater you're not out until AF arrives!

@oldermam lovely that you have such a supportive OH, I can't imagine how hard it must be to have been through 7 losses. I think the key is to be so honest and very open with feelings around these things and hopefully together you'll be ok. Obviously I've got everything crossed for you for no more losses.

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kizzy97 · 11/12/2021 13:35

Really tempted to test...but don't think I'd get anything 8dpo

oldermam · 11/12/2021 11:14

Sorry @Ballygowenwater but enjoy your drinking!

My opk was higher again this morning. Drunk me had a bit of a wobble last night. I've had 7mc over the years. OH has never had to deal with it and it makes me sad that I might make him sad. We spoke about it again this morning. He's so supportive and lovely though 🥰

Ballygowenwater · 11/12/2021 10:44

I’m getting pretty clear period is coming symthoms and as I think I ovulated early it makes sense that it might be early too. Reckon I’m out this time- might be no harm, I intend on spending Christmas quite drunk

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mightbeyesmightbeno · 11/12/2021 09:11

Feeling a bit sick this morning 🤢 likely a virus but obviously symptom spotting 😂 7dPO -

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mightbeyesmightbeno · 11/12/2021 08:27

[quote Glago2017]@billymay thank you so much. I am 11dpo, I ovulated on CD18 and we dtd on CD13, CD15 and CD17. X[/quote]
This gives us all hope for ones that didn't DTD on O day ❤️

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melbxldn · 10/12/2021 21:39

@Glago2017 huge congrats! What lovely news!

Glago2017 · 10/12/2021 19:58

@billymay thank you so much. I am 11dpo, I ovulated on CD18 and we dtd on CD13, CD15 and CD17. X

Billymay · 10/12/2021 19:52

@PoleFairy I’m the same as you only one bd but so my friend said it can only take one time.

Billymay · 10/12/2021 19:48

@Glago2017 congratulations to you!! What a lovely Christmas present. How many dpo are you? Also how many times in your fw did you bd? I think I’m clutching at straws as we only managed once. Xx

Glago2017 · 10/12/2021 17:32

@mightbeyesmightbeno yes I've told him now so we r excited. Going to wait and tell our parents on Xmas day, would wait a bit longer but won't be able to hide the fact I'm not having a drink. 🤣🤣
I am 11dpo today. X