Preparing to TTC in 2022

DTD against last night (CD16), today CD17 my boobs are feeling heavy and a little bit sore and LH test read 0.89 high, so ovulation can't be far now. Getting excited!

@dollface22 It took us 4 years, but that was with fertility drug-resistant PCOS so definitely not what would be considered a "standard" length of time.

CD11 and the bleeding stopped yesterday, even managed to BD without trouble. My OPK yesterday was almost blank it was so light, so I'm just going to take this cycle as it comes.

I started back on Keto as well, that's what I did to lower my BMI enough to qualify for Clomid treatment. I just want to see if it will help keep the bleeding to a normal amount.

@dollface22 it took 18 months for us to conceive DD. That was with 3 losses along the way (although conceived 7 months in - 1st loss).

Having a bit of a freak out today. According to Flo I’m on cycle day 12 and due to ovulate on Sunday the 8th so we are just coming into the fertile window. We’ve DTD every day since Saturday but I’m getting a bit stiff and scared when I think about it too much. Need to give myself a pep talk!

@dollface22 DD was the first month trying - after most of my friends’ stories of struggling it was a bit of a shock but we got lucky.

Hi everyone! My partner and I have finally decided to start trying for a baby (after nearly 17 years together 😂) Very new to mumsnet and to this whole baby world!

Sending you all lots of luck x

@dollface22 my first took around 12 months in the end I think, but 6 months of properly trying (I forget exactly). Second took 2 months and third took one month

@dollface22 my first 2 pregnancies were conceived on contraception 🙈 (1st was mc at 12 weeks) 2nd child took 5 months but that was with no tracking etc.

@dollface22 my first took 4 months, second was first attempt. Currently on cycle 3 for number 3!

@Bear486 congratulations 🥳

Hello for anyone that's TTC no.2 or 3.. how long did it take you to conceive bby no.1? Thanks 🙏🏻

I'm just having a hard time getting my head around my age this time

@LemonZestDribbles well done for doing crochet I'm far too clumsy for it! They're great evening activities, stops me from doom scrolling.

@keeponsmiling2019 these few days can be so infuriating, feels like time is at a standstill. Lets keep hoping for sore boobs and no AF x

@LemonZestDribbles yep it's unusual my first time in 6 cycles having it but it's completely stopped now. Feeling okay otherwise just really emotional but that's nothing new for me especially when I have a lot on at work 😂 oh 1dpo for you how are you feeling ? I find the first week a lot easier as I know it's too early for symptoms so feeling quite relaxed but maybe that's because we only DTD once during my fertile window so I think there's no chance this month

@Brightonbelle87 no sign of AF, still have all the symptoms and nipples are actually painful now. If I make it until Thursday morning without AF I'll start getting excited again but can't face another BFN.

Good luck to everyone for May.

@Theawkwardblonde that was the same for us first time around! We thought I was pregnant at Christmas. So so so sure but no af came so the Jan we had the blues and only dtd twice the day before and of ovulation as we were fed up. It's weird how it works in the end.

@anibendod that's so weird - how are you now?

@hevann happy fertile period!! 🤞

@lj2022 not had that myself. How are you feeling otherwise?

@Bear486 congratulations!!

@Brightonbelle87 @Dreamingof3 love the knitting! Crocheting things for my DS was one of my fav things to do while pregnant

I'm 1 dpo today! 🤞🤞🤞

We are getting alpacas sheared in a few weeks and I've lined up my talented friend to knit some tiny baby things with the fleece when it's done can't wait. I am useless at knitting!

@Brightonbelle87 I'm knitting a blanket too! It's the first actual thing I've ever made so it's taking ages 🤣

@Bear486 congratulations! Xx

@Dreamingof3 I started knitting a baby blanket! My DH was always finding me walking around the baby clothes sections swooning over dresses and cute little dungarees!

Sorry for the BFN @keeponsmiling2019 has there been any sign of AF arriving? My test was a very faint line the day period was due but did get stronger a few days later, might still be a chance? Good luck x

Congratulations @Bear486 !

Best of luck and lots of fun for everyone DTD this week! I nearly threw up my porridge this morning which I'm taking as a good sign. And I can no longer taste bananas?! Very weird.

Congratulations @Bear486

I have my first scan on Friday. Getting nervous!

Congratulations @Bear486!

Congratulations @Bear486 that's lovely news 😀

@OCM19 I bet that's a bit bittersweet! 💕

@Bear486 congratulations fantastic news x

@WingingIt09 going by my BBT I definitely ovulated on the day I thought but the spotting has stopped now so who knows. Maybe just delayed bleeding from the ovulation taking time to come out

Congratulations @Bear486 !