First Timers TTC. Safe space for brain dumps, questions, whinges and celebrations. Part 2!

Hey ladies,

www.countdowntopregnancy.com/pregnancy-test/results-by-day-past-ovulation.php This is a really good website to look at stats of pos/negs by dpo. I’ve only looked at it this month but it’s kept me calm!

I just see so many people testing at like 9dpo and thats why im thinking surely it would show by now, i feel like a flow is coming. Let me know how you get on x

@Rockyslife I reckon it’s too early to test positive now, surely? Do it again on Sunday (you’re the testing quadruplet)! I hope it’s positive xx

Exactly the same situation as me, due on sun, took at test as sore nipples all week, stark white.. :(

@Feliciacat Not at all insensitive, it's exactly the outlook you should have!
I'm telling myself that there could be so many factors and that the next month might just be our month. My mum was still having babies at 42 so genetics are in my favour haha. I only just had my coil out in August so could argue that it may have taken a few months for things to settle although my period and ovulation were regular again from the minute it was out. Just going to keep doing what we need to on our end and can't say that's a hardship 😂Our time will come!

@NervousNoo oh I see! I’m so sorry if I was insensitive there; I’m only on cycle 1 so I have beginner’s optimism. I’m going to be 36 myself this year so yes, 6 cycles of trying is the perfect time to get tests done to check everything.

@Feliciacat @newjourney21 I try and be so rational, tell myself another month is another chance, that we'll get the baby we're meant to have etc. But also with every negative after doing everything we need to at the right times (this is cycle 6 for us) I find myself questioning what's wrong even though I know there might be nothing wrong at all. Is it my age? Is it because I ovulate on the early side? Are my hormones just not playing ball? Are his swimmers ok?
I drive myself mad! Wish I was so cool and collected about it all and could just take it as it comes bit my goodness that's such a big ask 😂

Given that this is our 6th cycle and I'm 36 if the test is neg at 14DPO I'm going to see my GP just for an initial chat and to see if they'll at least refer me for some initial testing or bloods. Need to take back a bit of control if I can, knowledge is power and all that!

@NervousNoo @newjourney21 love testing triplets!

Yes, if it’s not positive then I’d wonder what additional things could be causing that if I dtd at the right time; that’s exactly it. Anyway, best of luck to you, my two other musketeers. I guess if we have to try again next month; a month isn’t that long, right? Xx

@newjourney21 @Feliciacat Testing triplets! I'm 10 DPO today and despite saying I wouldn't test early this month I broke and took a test this morning. Of course it was negative. Just want to test daily but I'll drive myself mad so also going to hold out and not test again til Sunday at 14DPO. If that's negative I'll be counting myself out this month.
Fingers crossed for you both! Xx

Hi @Feliciacat! Oh wow hopefully we both get that BFP. I feel exactly the same, super anxious about it after a BFN this morning even tho I know it's still early. Feel like we dtd at the right times this month too and keep thinking if AF comes I will be very worried why it didn't happen for us ☹️ but trying me best to stay positive and I know it'll happen when it's right for us. Fingers crossed for you too xx

@newjourney21 hello! We are testing twins cos I will be 14dpo on Sunday. I was initially so excited but now I’m feeling dread; what if it doesn’t work? How long will that go on for? It is actually a worrying time indeed! Fingers crossed for you my dear xx

Hi all, I am going a bit crazy in the tww! Was hoping to vent here! I am 10 or 11dpo today with AF due on Sunday. I took a cheap LH test this morning which was stark white. I really want to try and wait until Sunday to test again (if AF doesn't arrive) but I also want to go and buy FRER to do in the morning!! This tww is honestly awful 🙁

Got my peak ovulation test this morning, having woken up with the worlds worst headache and a high temperature. Sex with the flu yay 🤣😩 xx

Morning all,

9dpo today and have had a vfl on a Premom cheapie. Going to get some FRERs after work before I get my hopes up!

Hi all,
Been lurking for a while but only just worked up to posting today. Partner and I are TTC our first, this is cycle 6 for us. I'm on CD20, 9DPO (I ovulate early and hoping this will be ok as right on the cusp of "normal").
The TWWs are so brutal, such a lonely time when you're limited on who you can talk to without folk knowing you're trying! These chats are helping keep me sane but only just 😂
Huge congrats to those that have had their BFPs, much love and luck to those still trying. Xx

Thanks!

Yes I have had a withdrawal bleed, so I'm looking for my period in a week or so.

CD 10 for me today! I usually ovulate around CD 17/18 so hoping to BD on CD12, 14, 16,17 and 18 as i go away from DH CD19! Praying this is our month!!

Hello everyone!

Cycle day 2 today 😂 and I’ve a banging cold - feels so much worse when you’re on AF! Works going to be so much fun… 🤓

age 30, TTC first, endo confirmed but op to remove seems to have been successful, TTC since July 2022 officially (plus around a year or more pre op in 2019)

About 3 weeks. Before I was on it I had terrible cramps when I was on my period but this feels different. Hormones huh 😂

Did anyone have cramping coming off the pill? I don't think I should be due my period for another week or so, unless my cycles have become shorter (hard to tell after so long on birth control!).