Preparing to TTC in 2022 Part 2

Oh @WingingIt09 I can understand why that's a tough call to make! I'm not sure what I'd do in that position. I think I'd try anyway....you never know how long it'll take and then the liklihood of you having the baby on that date would be quite small?

I had a somewhat similar thought in avoiding a particular Feb date as its the date of my miscarriage, but I decided that what will be will be and if it did happen to fall on the same date then maybe it would give it a new meaning (I get that's not always the case though so fully understand if that's not how it might feel for you ❤️)

I know what you mean about Disney land too! I'd definitely want to go on rides and wouldn't do that pregnant.

I'm still waiting for ovulation this cycle (cd14 atm so probably not for a few more days) and then see where that will put my next period and hoping to try after that 🤞

@Dreamingof3 I think Wednesday but I am sooo nervous, only DTD 3/4 days before ovulation as partner went away so not feeling very confident x

@itsnearlymytime oh noo...when do you think you'll test?

@HeathenPlayingHouse I hope they can figure out what's going on! Must be a nightmare for you.

We saw Bastille, was so so so good

@Dreamingof3 Sounds fun, who did you see?

I'm CD24, my tracker says 5DPO but I'm not expecting anything to come of it. Mainly because I'm still bleeding, in fact I'm going to have to cancel my smear on Tuesday and speak to the GP again- I know she doesn't think it's a real problem, but how do they expect me to have my smear done if the bleeding never stops?

Plus I've got a stinking cold, not sure if it would affect implantation but I'm sure it's not exactly helpful.

@Dreamingof3 I'm 3dpo, wait is killing me 😂😂

Hope everyone's doing OK! Anyone due to test soon/got any symptoms?!

We were at a concert last night and I'm really feeling my age today 🤣 far too long on my feet!

@Summerbreeze111 I had a smear test two weeks ago, about 3 days before ovulation and the gp said its better to have it done before pregnancy. My results were thankfully clear and now don't need to have one for 3 years. Good luck, it can be painful x

@Duckandsarah Thankyou it was so refreshing having someone who actually took me seriously! Going to try some herbal remedies in the meantime

@Summerbreeze111 I definitely wouldn't put it off as even if in the tiny chance there is something unusual there is a massive wait for follow ups at the moment for HPV. I have 2 friends waiting 18 months for follow up screenings, by that time you could have conceived and had a baby. I never waiting for mines and so glad now I didn't put off as everything came back okay anyway.

@Nypie thanks! Fingers crossed indeed!

@HeathenPlayingHouse sorry you're having a tough time, hope you're ok

@Duckandsarah @Nypie Thanks both.

It was heavier than an ovulation bleed, and bright red. It's gone back to spotting again but I won't be surprised if it comes back. Up til now AF has been stupidly long but eventually stopped with the Tranexamic and Mefanamic acid pills, but this cycle it's like I've built up a tolerance?

So if I stop taking them, I start bleeding again.

@Nypie thanks lovely! Really got my fingers crossed this time but don't feel too positive! Praying some sperm survived and were ready to meet the egg

@itsnearlymytime I believe sperm can survive for 5 days! 🤞🤞
@Summerbreeze111 I personally wouldn't wait theres only a chance you they'll find something and even if they do theres an even smaller chance that it'll be cancerous. Obviously go with your gut and you can ask a professional if you're worried they'll be able to advise you better!
@HeathenPlayingHouse sorry it's so early! Has that happened before?
@LucyLoopyLu 👋👋 hope you had a good time and glad to hear you've got it our of your system! Fingers crossed for May or even sooner!

Hi all!
I think I have read all through the thread since I went away, now back from our holiday.
Technically we were "trying" but 99% sure missed ovulation so I'm expecting to get my period over the weekend - although weirdly didn't get EWCM this month and I pretty much always do, so maybe didn't ovulate at all.
Getting pregnant in May would be ideal but trying not to get my hopes up too much. I've got a lot of excellent food, cocktails and wine out of my system on holiday so just going to rein it in and get back to healthy eating again now!

@HeathenPlayingHouse is it an ovulation bleed? Or heavier?

@lj2022 I’m so glad you saw your dr and got some help. I definitely think it forces them to listen if you have prepared evidence.

@Summerbreeze111 I don’t think I would delay for that, as there’s only a really really small chance a smear would come back positive anyway… go with your gut.

Definitely not using an antibiotic excuse. I use the driving excuse or a diet. Or the fact my hangovers last approximately 90 days these days 😂. Feel so old haha

CD22 and I started bleeding again. Im getting so annoyed

Hi all, looking for some advice!

We were planning to start ttc next month, ovulation would fall around the 15th May, however, I have just arranged the nearest appointment I could get for a smear test on the 13th May. I cant see any problems with having it done but should I hold off ttc until I get the results back incase I need any follow up? I was told results would be 10-14 days, so I would definately miss the fertile period.

For reference I am 31 I am not sure if this has any bearing whatsoever on the answer but thought I would throw it out there!

How's everyone getting on??

we DTD on the 9th April
Then partner had to go away :(

Ovulated yesterday
Is 4 days too long ? Is there still a chance ?

@Amber17 Glasses tend to be everywhere at wedding venues, so I'd just accept the champagne, pretend to drink it then lose your glass later. When I worked at a wedding venue we had a lot of women in early pregnancy drinking tonic water or Appetiser in a champagne flute. If someone said they were on antibiotics I would totally assume they were pregnant!

I've been trying to convince DH to come on a cocktail bar tour of the UK., because I might not have too much longer of drinking, and I will miss cocktails

@FourOclock you must be knackered! So exciting for your scan, bet you can't wait!

@Amber17 I think that ones a give away 🤣

Best thing is to just have an actual drink and pretend to sip it. Or some thing that looks like a drink (coke or lemonade that you can say is vodka etc) hopefully other people will be tipsy enough to not notice

Happy birthday @Dreamingof3!

Enjoy your steak and cider @lj2022 - I'm planning a weekend of Prosecco, a very hot bath, and contemplating what other forbidden things I can indulge in before I can't!

I've just realised we've been invited to 3 weddings this summer, if we get lucky first cycle I'll be somewhere between 6 and 11 weeks for them all - does anyone fall for the antibiotic excuse any more??

Thank you everyone!

Mad to think that potentially we'll have another baby by my next birthday 😅

I wonder if there's a link between pregnancy and colds? All pf my previous pregnancies I've had really awful colds around 6/7 weeks!

@Dreamingof3 😂😂😂😂😂

Happpy Birthday!!! Could murder a Mcds personally.