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Anyone else TTC #1? Just looking for TTC buddies!

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kalixxx · 16/01/2023 09:04

Hey everyone!

Is anyone else trying TTC #1?

I think I’m 9DPO although my cycles vary from 28-34 days so I’m really not sure. This is my first cycle TTC so I haven’t tracked ovulation.

I took a clear blue ultra early digital test this morning and BFN, I’ve heard digitals aren’t as accurate, is that true? (The way the test was laid and how I was sat meant the ‘not’ was in the shadow so for a second I thought it just said pregnant, was gutted!)

Any advice on not driving yourself mad during the TWW? 😂

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Tempeliz · 24/05/2023 14:36

@Nmmck93 i was 10/11 dpo - not 100% sure of my ovulation date this month as I kind of had two peaks.

Got a faintish but very clear line on the early detection tests (both FRER and clear blue)

Nmmck93 · 24/05/2023 14:33

@Tempeliz yeah my periods wouldn't be heavy at all, maybe the first few hours of it being here would be a little heavy but the rest of the days it's bare minimal lol.
Aww I've another while to go yet lol, when did you test positive? I don't want to test early but I would love to do an early detection test on Sunday at 10dpo but could still be too early 😂

Tempeliz · 24/05/2023 14:26

@Nmmck93 i haven’t had any bleeding at all! I have quite light periods and I wondered if that might be why because my lining might be thinner (I am basing this off an assumption not science 😂). I haven’t even had any spotting or streaks of blood or anything like that. Just the cramping/pain. I’m 14dpo now I think and still having the pains on and off (they’re definitely milder now)

Nmmck93 · 24/05/2023 13:37

just wondering anyone had a BFP but not implantation bleeding?

i’m 6DPO and still have what feels like ovulation pain to the right side sometimes it’s more noticeable but it’s definitely there majority of the day for the last 2 days or so?
today I’m weeing alot and have a bit of lower back pain. Just wondering has anyone had similar & got a BFP: @Tempeliz i know you said about the pain in the ovary area and you’ve had your BFP X

Bluebell0921 · 24/05/2023 11:01

@Nmmck93 you do sound like you have it all sussed out and it sounds very believable! It takes the pressure off when you feel you’ve got a good white lie under your belt.

Nmmck93 · 24/05/2023 10:42

@Bluebell0921 aww keep us updated if AF shows. It's so disheartening when it's a BFN because you proper syke yourself up for it be positive (I know I do anyways).

I'm the same this weekend with a hot tub party, but I'm using the excuse that I've drank way too much on holiday and I'll just sit and chill on the sun with a Coke Zero with everyone, I haven't drank on holidays but no-one knows that lol. I do love a good hot tub though but also going to be using the excuse to stay out of it that I need to sunbathe to keep my tan topped up and get rid of some tan lines 😂 my OH says I've it all sussed out and no-one should even bat an eyelid 🤞🏻

Bluebell0921 · 24/05/2023 10:23

@Tempeliz @Nmmck93 thanks both. I’m 11 DPO. AF due on Sat so I’m pretty sure I’m out. Annoyed at myself for testing early.

I’m trying to tell myself it’s a good thing. I’m going away for the day with friends on Sunday and I was dreading the thought of trying to find an excuse not to drink. I’ve also got a routine MRI in June that is probably sensible to have. I still feel so disappointed though. I’m thinking I may take a break from trying in June. I’ve got the MRI around ovulation and then a staycation the week after with a hot tub and I’m just thinking I’m better off enjoying the hot tub and a few wines.

@Nmmck93 i really hope this is your month after all your BD! I remember we did it everyday during ovulation period one month and when AF arrived I was so annoyed after all our efforts!

Nmmck93 · 24/05/2023 09:49

@Tempeliz that's giving me hope! I go home late tonight and arrive in the early hours of tomorrow morning then we've got to start moving stuff to our new house tomorrow, then back to work on Friday so I'm going to try hold out until Sunday 10dpo if not longer. I don't think I'll take it well if I get a BFN after the amount of BD we done.

@Bluebell0921 oh sorry to hear, how many DPO / when is AF due?

Tempeliz · 24/05/2023 09:35

@Nmmck93 one of my only different symptoms this week when I got mu BFP was cramping/sharp pain on one side, similar to ovulation pain so fingers crossed for you 🤞🏻

@Bluebell0921 sorry 😣 how many dpo are you?

@kalixxx did you test again or are you still holding out? 🤞🏻 ✨

Bluebell0921 · 24/05/2023 08:02

I caved and tested and got a BFN 🥺

Nmmck93 · 23/05/2023 09:25

@kalixxx would you get that many indents though? Fingers crossed it’s a BFP and AF doesn’t show.

i’m 5dpo today and since yesterday I’ve had constant period like cramps, also had a sharp pain in my right ovary area in the evening.

hoping this is all signs of implantation soon, not sure when to attempt a test though. 🙈 would love to just hold out to avoid seeing a BFN but I know I can’t lol.

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kalixxx · 23/05/2023 07:51

@Bluebell0921 I did yesterday evening, incredibly faint line around the 3 minute mark, this I’m just getting indent after indent. I’m going to wait for AF now!

I’m the exact same, yesterday my boobs started getting sore and I’m coming up in spots too. I always hold onto hope that these can be early pregnancy symptoms but they never turn out to be 😅

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Bluebell0921 · 22/05/2023 21:32

@kalixxx its so hard not to be consumed by it. I feel exactly the same. Did you test again? I’m pretty sure AF is on her way I’ve got some cramping, my boobs are sore and my skin has gone spotty. All signs of AF for me.

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kalixxx · 22/05/2023 11:16

@13Bastards I would just to be sure! 😂

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13Bastards · 22/05/2023 10:07

It's a static smiley...will hop on hun when he gets in from work then 😂

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kalixxx · 22/05/2023 10:05

@Tempeliz I had an incredibly faint line on a clear blue this morning, probably another indent. Feeling really deflated now ☹️

@Bluebell0921 we did the exact same, every day in my fertile window, by the last couple of days we were both not into it at all! Also me too! If anyone mentions anything in the future I’m like in my head well hopefully I’ll be x months pregnant by then. I feel like I might need a month of TTC, I get so consumed by it!

@13Bastards is a static smiley or flashing smiley? If it’s static I’d try again tonight so you’re fully covered! If it’s flashing keep going till it’s static 😅

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13Bastards · 22/05/2023 09:52

Oooh I just got a smiley face on my clear blue ovulation test...we DTD last night, wonder if that's enough or I should get busy tonight as well Grin

Bluebell0921 · 21/05/2023 20:28

@Tempeliz congrats! Lovely news 😍

@kalixxx I’m the same. I remember one month we had sex everyday during my fertile window and when AF arrived I was like “I’m never doing that again” I was bloody exhausted 😂 it’s hard to be in the moment isn’t it. I find myself constantly looking ahead. Especially when I’m trying to make plans like holidays etc and wondering if I’ll be pregnant.

Tempeliz · 21/05/2023 19:39

Thank you @kalixxx ! I’ve seen your other threads and think your tests look very promising - keeping my fingers and toes crossed for you 🤞🏻💗

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kalixxx · 21/05/2023 19:36

@Tempeliz ahhh amazing, you can’t argue with that!! Congratulations 🥰

I can’t believe how many BFP’s we’ve had in May!!!

@BexTTC really trying to keep positive but at the same time don’t want to get my hopes up, it’s a hard balance 🥲

@Bluebell0921 I know me too! What I hate the most is after AF arrives thinking wow I’ve gotta do all this again and it’s going to be another 4 weeks until a potential BFP. It really is a waiting game and I am not very impatient 😅

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Tempeliz · 21/05/2023 16:53

Guys I’m shaking but I think I just got my BFP 😭

I’m 10/11 dpo and did these with a 3 hour hold

Anyone else TTC #1? Just looking for TTC buddies!
Bluebell0921 · 21/05/2023 16:22

@kalixxx honestly it’s so hard to know what to do for the best isn’t it. I’m very envious of people who just accidentally get pregnant and have none of the testing/tracking pressure. You’re still very early days though, you’re not out till AF xx

BexTTC · 21/05/2023 16:17

@kalixxx don't be disheartened, I could see a line on the one yesterday and don't forget it takes 48 hours for HGC to rise, keeping everything crossed for tomorrow 🤞💕

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kalixxx · 21/05/2023 15:39

Taken another test this morning with FMU and the line was a little stronger, still can’t tell if has any colour so inclined to think indent. Got another FRER and did with SMU and there’s vvvvvfl, the kind you’re not even sure is there 🥲 Even though I knew they most likely indents I’m still completely gutted that there wasn’t the same line ☹️

@Bluebell0921 this just goes to show why early testing is not a good idea! I was the same though I had a party last night so wanted to know!

@Nmmck93 ahh that’s good you can get some of the TWW out the way! Really hoping this is your cycle after all the effort you’ve put in!

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Bluebell0921 · 20/05/2023 13:54

@kalixxx i have terrible eyesight so can’t help with line eyes 😂 but you are still very early days so a very light line or no line at all doesn’t mean your not pregnant.

I go through peaks and troughs with early testing. After seeing how many ladies on here seem to have chemicals I’ve really tried to not early test coz I feel like it’s such heartache and I’d rather not know. I tend to test early if I have an event where I’d like an alcoholic drink and it would be better to know. I’m going on a trip with my two besties next Sunday where we’ll likely have a few drinks so if AF doesn’t arrive on Saturday morning when she’s due I’ll probably do a FRER. Saying that, I’ll probably cave mid week but that’s my plan 😂