Preparing to TTC in 2022 Part 2

@Vasectomyreversalhopeful oh wow you must be feeling very excited? How are you doing?

I’m 12DPO today and sat waiting patiently for my Amazon order to arrive so I can test! I’ve got really bad cramps though so think AF if on her way. Good luck @DanceWithYourBalloon if you’re testing this weekend too x

@Pondz that was me last year! Just reading everyone else's stories makes it so exciting. And now it's nearly my turn so it does go quickly!

@WingingIt09 still 3 stone overweight though 😭

@Nypie we aren’t trying until next year because we are currently trying to buy a house which is taking longer than we thought and then next year we have a big trip to America in April so as soon as that’s over we will be getting right to it!

@WingingIt09 it’s so hard not to lurk! I keep telling myself to just leave it because it’s torture, it’s a whole year away and it just feels like the days drag waiting for it. Reading on here has made me so excited though I couldn’t help myself

Morning all. Sorry I have been AWOL. How is everyone doing?

Well done to everyone losing weight! I am hoping to hit the healthy BMI range at the end of this week.

5 days until the reversal op!

@Nypie thanks for checking, I'm doing OK thank you - decided not to miss this month after the chemical (I was undecided but someone told me you're more fertile straight after!) but currently on day 7 of flashing smiles...!! Hopefully will turn static soon :) How are you?

@Nypie DH thinks girl too! Yeah it is weirdly reassuring feeling so crap I'd only be worrying if I had no symptoms. I'm hoping my scan will be beginning of May fingers crossed, hopefully find out Monday!

@alwaysseeingstars how are you doing?? Hope April has been kinder to you!
@rosecbrm @dearhummingbirds how are my TTC twins...triplets

@WingingIt09 such a good idea 👼👼

@FourOclock is it somewhat of a releif to have the symptoms, kinda like bubs is still like I'm still here mum! Wheb do you think you'll get your scan? I 'd be so lost if I was at your point. Everything crossed for this little bean...I'm already calling girl!

@Sunshine0987 ohh love to see this. July is soo close you must be so excited and I'm happy to hear planning has helped it go quicker! I'll probably do a similar thing when we start trying so theres something positive in each month even if it's not a baby.

@WingingIt09 😂😂this has been me since coming of the pill! But fingers crossed I've found something I can stick to.

@Pondz 👋👋👋 tbf I wouldn't be able to post in any chat if it wasn't for this amazing one! I've also been lurking on mumsnet for way too long 😂. When are you trying?

@Amber17 I love this about tracking you can get in tune with your body do research find answers without having to wait for a dr to see you.

@OCM19 I'm either 10 or 11 DPO too. I'm pretty tired but feeling normal otherwise. I've got my fingers crossed for you 🤞🏻

@Nypie very organised there! Wish I was too. Although I have been ok at taking vitamins and getting out for longer walks.

The wait for my internet cheapies is so annoying but they were £4.95 for 10 as opposed to one for around the same price in the supermarket today. Hopefully they will arrive tomorrow.

@tryingtryinggone I’ve got one that’s just gone out of date (from what turned out to just be a 4 day hangover instead of nausea for any other reason) but assuming they don’t just stop working!

@Nypie Nope no further surge, OPKs are all only the control line, but I think what happened is that my surge was very short and late afternoon, so it’s 3.5 days from that to temp rise (I miscounted before as NC ignored my last AF as a withdrawal bleed so thinks I’m on day 40-something and the graph is getting tricky to read!). I guess I just need to plan for DTD across a slightly longer period in case it’s either a slow egg release after surge or a slow temp response after ovulation.

Welcome @Pondz I’m sure there’s other ladies lurking too - I’m like that on the pregnancy board hoping it’s me posting there later this year!

@WingingIt09 thank you! Feeling slightly more alive this evening but still hideous

I managed to lose 18lbs....put about 10 back on 😱 almost looking forward yo gestational diabetes at this point as at least I know that I can lose weight then 😂

@WingingIt09 I’m definitely the same. Managed to shift around… 0lbs! 🙈

@Amber17 I think I have a couple of clear blue, one FRER and a handful of internet cheapies from baby #1 which I think are all out of date. I’m going to resist buying more though and just hope they’ll still work haha

@Pondz aah how lovely. Good luck for when you start TTC!

Hi everyone!

You’ll probably all think I’m absolutely bonkers as I’m not planning on TTC until next year so this thread isn’t even for me. However I’ve been a bit obsessed with lurking on MN for the past couple of months and couldn’t resist having a look on this thread.

Just wanted to say how excited reading here has made me, as this will be me this time next year! It’s been really helpful for me to read through and see all of the info about ovulation etc. its so informative and helped me to feel very prepared in advance.

So yeah i just wanted to jump on and say thank you to OP for starting the thread and also good luck to everyone that’s TTC! Congrats to those already pregnant, hope you all have successful year xx

@Nypie you sound very organised and I love to see a fellow planner in here!

We're planning to start TTC in July and I already have a very good idea of the exact ovulation date because I've been using Ovia to track my cycles for around a year now 😉

So here's the plan I've had this year:
Jan 22 - started taking folic acid every day
Mar-Apr - the 'last hurrah' holiday with my DH before we start TTC
Apr - getting my copper coil removed because I've reached my limit of painful and heavy periods
May-Jun - going to be focusing on losing all that holiday weight 🤣 and getting back to a regular exercise schedule plus healthier eating
Jul - we can finally start TTC as per my agreement with DH!

Having a plan for each month does seem to help the time pass by more quickly!

@FourOclock aww bless you. My friend had really bad morning sickness and said the travel bands helped her.

I'm definitely getting period like cramps today at 11DPO, so expecting AF to arrive imminently.

@Nypie I'm surviving I had a good day Wednesday, reduced nausea, yesterday was tough, was in the cattle barn and the smell hit me like a tonne of bricks, ended up having to lie down for the rest of the evening to recover 😂 and back to being sick this morning, the joys! Just really want a date for my scan now so I have a focus for the near future

@Nypie not that i noticed, but I came off the pill around the same time I started taking it so my cycle wasn't normal anyway 😅

...essay incoming.

@Dreamingof3 some would say crazy but I much prefer your word 😂😂. Did your cycles change any with the folic acid? Ahh dear sinus infection and upcoming easter with two kids does not sound like the most fun! I've managed to somehow lose 3lb this week actually eating things I like so let me know if you'd like any tips!

@OCM19 Aw thank you! Keeping my fingers crossed for you. Those sticks are very addictive good idea on keeping the cost down!

@FourOclock haha it's enforced patience so not sure if it really counts! How are things going with you??

@Amber17 😂😂 love that. I curently have zero test, would have had one clear blue but decided it was necesary to waste £12 after a short but definite period 😂😂 so no more for me and all that I buy will be going to my DP for safe keeping.

Also yes to the body cooperating! Did your LH surge again?

@Amber17 every cycle I have said to myself I wouldn’t test early, but the TWW is hard and I cave! I did only have a few but just bought more OPK’s so got 20 preg tests coming 😂

@fouroclock I bet that was torture!

@ocm19 I have about 30 cheapies just because they came with my ovulation tests 😂

[quote Amber17]@OCM19 I'm now curious as to how many tests we all have at home? I've not yet started and have got 2 FRER, 2 CB non-early non-digital, and 2 cheapies! Which I assume will last me less than 1 cycle...[/quote]
Don't be like me and have NONE at home the wait for the Amazon man was painful

@OCM19 I'm now curious as to how many tests we all have at home? I've not yet started and have got 2 FRER, 2 CB non-early non-digital, and 2 cheapies! Which I assume will last me less than 1 cycle...