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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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Nmmck93 · 20/05/2023 12:30

@kalixxx is there colour to it? Maybe try boots own early tests? I know FRER don't seem to be in stores for the last few months I've had to order mine off eBay etc. clear blue also do a digital 6 days early.
Have you taken an ovulation test strip? I've seen some people say they've taken ovulation tests on their TWW to see if they are strong.
Keep updated with anymore tests you do lol.

I have another 4 days, I don't arrive back home though until early hours of Thursday morning but I really really want to try home off as long as I can testing.

We DTD this morning again to cover us just incase we have it a good shot so I'm literally hoping this is our month. 🙈

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kalixxx · 20/05/2023 12:27

@Nmmck93 I’ve had an indent before but I don’t remember the camera picking it up, it was a proper squinter! I’d love to say I could wait but I’ll be testing again tomorrow morning! Tried to get another box of FRER so I have one from a different batch but can’t find them in stores anywhere!

How much longer of your holiday have you got left?

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Nmmck93 · 20/05/2023 12:19

@kalixxx i can deffs see something on that test. Hoping it’s not an indent for you! Are you going to test daily not to see or wit another few days?
im 2dpo but I think I’m more 1 DPO due to feeling the twinges mildly yesterday in the afternoon into the evening! 🙈

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kalixxx · 20/05/2023 10:01

@Bluebell0921 I’m 9 DPO, couldn’t resist early testing could I 😅

You’re half way through the TWW! Are you an early tester or do you have self control? 🤣

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Bluebell0921 · 20/05/2023 09:48

@kalixxx how many DPO are you lovely?

im 7 days and counting down!

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kalixxx · 20/05/2023 08:09

I’m not even sure you’ll be able to see the line on the picture but in person it’s definitely there but I’m 99% sure it’s an indent which just seems so unfair ☹️

Anyone else TTC #1? Just looking for TTC buddies!
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Nmmck93 · 19/05/2023 11:00

@kalixxx yeah mines is similar, it's like a pulsating stabbing pain but I get it on and off throughout the day.

Aww I've told myself if I want to pee on a stick early I'm going to have to do an ovulation stick lol. 🙈

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kalixxx · 19/05/2023 09:15

@Nmmck93 I only sometimes get an ovulation twinge so try not to worry I think that’s normal! Out of interest what does yours feel like I’m because I’ve only really thought about it since TTC so not even sure if it’s ovulation but it’s always around the time. Mines like a couple of seconds sharp stabs on one side.

Ahahah enjoy your well earned rest, I honestly struggle 3 days in a row 😅

I promised myself I wouldn’t either but did one this morning which was a BFN, I literally pee’d on it knowing it was a complete waste of time as I’m only 8 DPO and it wasn’t even a sensitive one. Feel like it scratched an itch peeing on a stick anyway 😭😂

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Nmmck93 · 18/05/2023 18:29

@kalixxx best thing about being on holidays, can rest as much as needed to by the pool or have a siesta. But I don't feel hopeful, I usually get the ovulation twinge to say I'm ovulating and have had nothing so far. I'm crossing my fingers that I have ovulated or still ovulate in the next 8 hours or that I just didn't feel it this month 🙈
One more BD and then we are literally just not even going to look at each other 😂 it's been busy to say the least lol.

How're you? I've promised myself that I won't do early testing this month and just wait to as long as I can. But what I say and what I do may be two different things lol

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kalixxx · 18/05/2023 17:40

@Nmmck93 you must need a rest after all that BD, I definitely would 😭😂

Fingers crossed for you and I hope the TWW isn’t too agonising!

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Nmmck93 · 18/05/2023 15:14

Ovulation day today;
LH started to drop last night, BD the last 4 days; we're gunna attempt another BD tomorrow & that should be me well covered. Fingers crossed I actually release a good strong egg & it impacts itself because we gave it one hell of a go. 🙈

Baby dust to all! 💜👶🏻✨

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kalixxx · 18/05/2023 10:11

@Bluebell0921 it most definitely is an emotional rollercoaster, I can see why people take a break from it after so many cycles! Fingers crossed the wait is almost over for us!

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Bluebell0921 · 17/05/2023 23:09

@kalixxx I feel the same. I really thought it would’ve happened by now and no one in my life has ever really spoken about TTC so I feel like it’s definitely been a bit of a shock. When having a down day it’s hard not to go into a negative spiral. I’m the same. It’s such an emotional rollercoaster xx

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kalixxx · 17/05/2023 21:46

@Minnierose11 ahh I would hate to do this without my mum, when I eventually do fall pregnant 😅 you’ve got plenty of time though! I think if this isn’t cycle then I’ll try the easy@home ones, the clear blue digital doesn’t work for 2 days when you get your peak which is a bit annoying.

That’s what I’m trying to do, speak a baby into existence 😂

DPO is days past ovulation, they should really make a dictionary for all these terms! Try not to get into a habit of early testing as peeing on a stick becomes addictive I swear! Some people manage to get a positive 4/5 days before their period, but it can be disappointing if it’s negative so I’d try and wait! I’ve been early testing from the beginning but I really want to wait till my period this time!

@Bluebell0921 I’ve not done anything different really, tried to force myself to be positive and keep challenging thoughts that it won’t happen. It’s hard not to get bogged down with it all and get stressed isn’t it 🥲 I thought this would be easy!

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Bluebell0921 · 17/05/2023 17:28

@kalixxx not too much differently for me this month. I was a bit more go with the flow and DTD less probably. Feel a bit less stressed about it this month. Not sure why. I also swapped to easy at home tests and pre mom app. What about you?

Minnierose11 · 17/05/2023 16:39

@kalixxx super hard! Also, My mum who I'm incredibly close to has circumstances which mean she'll have to move away within the next 18-24 months so really want to get pregnant and have baby before she does!
Cannot imagine doing it without her here....
my friend swore by ovulation testing.... and she recommended the pre-mom and easy@home test, and she's had two. First, she wasn't tracking and it took them almost a year, second time she tracked and fell within a couple of months, in-fact earlier than she'd anticipated and ended up being pregnant at my wedding.
I have signed up for the premium features as i don't think it's nessasary and she didn't ether!

Aww, that's brilliant that you feel so positive! Great to put those affirmations out into the universe!

Can I ask what DPO means?
Also, after your ovulated and done the deed at the correct time, do you always test for pregnancy after? How long after if so? I always assumed just wait to see if my period comes or not xxx

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kalixxx · 17/05/2023 16:32

@Minnierose11 ahh ok it could be the case that that was your withdrawal bleed! Yeah just keep testing and see what happens, it’s hard though when you’re eager to get going and start properly!

I keep saying I’m going to try the easy@home and premom strips just never get round to ordering them!

This is cycle 5 for me! Got a good feeling about this one I’m not sure why 😅

@Tempeliz I’m 5 or 6 DPO today so just behind you, I also don’t feel anything and nothing different to this cycle. I for once have a good feeling about this cycle but I’m not sure if that’s because I’ve forced myself to think positively!

@Nmmck93 ahahah I love that from you’re fiancé 😂 sounds like you’re having a lovely time! Fingers crossed it’s our month, May has been really kind to this thread so far! 😅

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Nmmck93 · 17/05/2023 16:26

@kalixxx oh I don’t stop testing until it drops & I feel the ovulation twinge.

if this month isn’t ours I will be disappointed because we have literally non stop DTD; sitting by the pool every day and my fiancé goes ‘right, time to milk me now before dinner’ 😂 but at least we can say we give it a hell of a go. Told him another 2 days at least just to be sure to catch the egg when it releases and then we’ll have a little break 😂

Tempeliz · 17/05/2023 16:17

I’m 6 or 7 dpo today… I feel nothing and I just have a feeling this isn’t our month for some reason! Not going to test unless my period is late I think

Minnierose11 · 17/05/2023 16:05

@kalixxx thank you for responding!
I've been doing a little research... and supposedly you can ovulate as soon as 48 hours after stopping the contraceptive pill. So it maybe possible that I have already this month and will have to hold off until next month after my first proper period (think what I had this month was likely a withdrawal bleed) and test from everyday after that.
I'm going to continue to test this month though just incase! I've just brought the easy@home ovulations strips and downloaded the premom app which is making it more simplified for a newbie!

How many cycles have you been trying now @kalixxx ? Fingers crossed for you!!

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kalixxx · 17/05/2023 15:50

@Nmmck93 oo todays definitely looks stronger! It’s not uncommon to have more that 1 peak! I actually stop testing after my peak, maybe I should keep testing to make sure I’m actually not missing ovulation 😂

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Nmmck93 · 17/05/2023 14:26

I assume tomorrow when my tests start dropping that it will change as today will be my peak instead of yesterday. I usually have 1 high test and 1 peak.

Anyone else TTC #1? Just looking for TTC buddies!
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kalixxx · 17/05/2023 14:18

@Minnierose11 welcome to the thread! I personally don't seem to get much CM (cervical mucus) before ovulation (maybe that's why I've not conceived 😅) so I don't have too much experience with it. I'm definitely not an expert but does sound a but too early to have ovulated. Your body will probably take a while to adjust after coming off the pill so could be down to that? All I can suggest is keep testing and hopefully you'll start to see a peak soon!

Also if you want to know what any of the abbreviations mean just ask, I was so confused at first!

@dormicumema owhh hugs 💕 I'm on cycle 5 now and having to remind myself daily that it can take up to a year even with normal fertility. I totally understand how you feel though. Keeping everything crossed this is your month, May seems to be a good month so far for the thread!

@Bluebell0921 Have you tried anything different this month?

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Bluebell0921 · 16/05/2023 19:37

@kalixxx would be great to keep each other company during this TWW.

@lackingpatience congratulations! Lovely news. Please don’t feel you can’t be here. Always nice to hear a positive story. Hope you get to enjoy it and the worry calms down once it’s sunk in

@dormicumema I’m on cycle 7 too and find myself feeling down about it at times too, I really thought it would’ve happened by now. I think it’s important to allow yourself to feel like that sometimes xx

dormicumema · 16/05/2023 18:03

@lackingpatience congratulations 🎊
@kalixxx CD 9, usually ovulate on CD 18 so still some time left until DTD. Already cycle 7, I'm a bit depressed, trying not to lose all hope but have a feeling if everything is OK shouldn't it already have happened? :( trying to fight this thoughts but some days just feel so sad