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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 · 09/05/2023 11:16

@BexTTC ah yes thank you! I'll stop it the minute I get my positive. So fingers crossed it helps me .

Oh, I'm not going to lie, when I see a BFP on a pregnancy test for me the anxiety about sickness will take over, I have such a fear of vomitting🙈 but I know it'll all be worth.
🫶🏼

BexTTC · 09/05/2023 11:14

@Nmmck93 Yes that's right only till you actually get a positive ovulation test, I'm keeping everything crossed for you ladies 🤞🤞

I'd rather have the aches than the sickness tbh which thankfully hasn't hit me yet, just super tired and achy, oh and the hunger! It feels like my stomach is empty all the time lol

Nmmck93 · 09/05/2023 11:11

@kalixxx yeah, I actually think @BexTTC told me when I asked her you only take it until you ovulate, I may be wrong 😂

thank you hunny! You too. Fingers crossed we have more BFPs soon 💜

@BexTTC awww! I didn’t know about the aches and stuff, I suppose anything could ache because your body will be prepping for little baby to grow 👶🏻✨

BexTTC · 09/05/2023 11:08

@kalixxx no neither did I lol, I didn't expect my back and hips to be hurting so badly already either lol

It is! First appointment at the end of this month to register the pregnancy etc then first scan at 12 weeks at the end of June 🥰

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kalixxx · 09/05/2023 11:04

@Nmmck93 ooo ok that’s really good to hear!! I’ll give it a go next cycle as well! Did I read somewhere that you only take it up to ovulation and then stop?

Ahh I’m so jealous, have a lovely holding and keeping my fingers crossed for you!!

@BexTTC that’s interesting, I’d not heard of leg/arm aches!! Is it starting to feel a little more real now?

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BexTTC · 09/05/2023 10:59

@kalixxx All good here 🥰 5 weeks +2 today, nothing prepared me for the leg and arm aches though lol

Nmmck93 · 09/05/2023 10:55

@kalixxx i started a thread before ordering Macca root & people where saying they have used it and within the first cycle of using got their BFP so I will try anything, only one girl in the thread had a negative and said she won’t be trying it because it could worsen PCOS symptoms but I’ve seen so many videos from professionals say it helps with egg quality and stuff.
i’m hoping it helps with the mood, but as I said we’ll be on holidays with nothing else to do anyways so we said after a day at the pool we’ll come back to the room BD and then go enjoy the evening; neither of us will have work to attend and will be well rested hahah! I’ll keep updated on how it goes.

the only thing I can say, I took it for the first time yesterday and today I’ve had 3 bowel movements and it’s not even 11am 😂🙈

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kalixxx · 09/05/2023 10:51

@BexTTC 😂😂 I swear it’s the most uncomfortable feeling in the world, I’m like why now 😭 I’m tempted to start maca next cycle although I did read a couple of people say it threw their cycle off which worries me! How are you doing!

@Nmmck93 you’ll have to let me know if it helps with getting in the mood because I struggle with trying to BD everyday during fertile week 😅

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Nmmck93 · 09/05/2023 10:37

Hey, sorry about the BFN @Piglet34 but you’re not out yet remember 💜

I’m just waiting around for fertile week to begin which is to start Monday (predicted by Premom so hoping it does).
I started Macca root yesterday so hoping that helps with egg quality and being in the mood to DTD every day of fertile week this month 🙈
sending baby dust to all.

BexTTC · 09/05/2023 10:01

@Piglet34 sorry to hear about BFN but as @kalixxx said it's still early days so don't be discouraged! Keeping everything crossed for you 🤞

@kalixxx oh god nothing like a UTI to get everyone in the mood, have you thought about trying the Macaroot? Men can take it as well to help with sperm count and quality x

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kalixxx · 09/05/2023 09:37

@Piglet34 ahhh sorry to hear you had a BFN! I’ve read 9DPO is most common for implantation and to implant before is actually pretty rare so definitely don’t be discouraged! Amazing that you’ve had no spotting!!

I’m chilling waiting for ovulation which I think will be Thursday. Only thing is my UTI came back which is kinda ruining fertile week 🥲

I think if this isn’t the month we’ll pay for some tests for OH and start there, even though this is only the 5th cycle, I’m impatient 😅

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Piglet34 · 09/05/2023 08:32

How's everyone doing? I tested Saturday at 9dpo and bfn and haven't tested since as I'm too scared to see the result! Think I will test Thursday or Friday , AF due any time from tomorrow. 12 dpo today and still no spotting which is crazy for me! Had a tiny bit of orange (random?!) discharge on Sat then nothing since. Confused! Hope you all had a good weekend xx

Lheuredubebe · 05/05/2023 15:58

dormicumema · 05/05/2023 15:32

@Nmmck93 i feel you,really hope next cycle is ours.
@Lheuredubebe im also out, af symptoms, and tested bfn, due this weekend
Officially will start cycle 7... Can't believe it.
Im thinking about taking some tests privately. Probably just basics to see if I ovulate

I get that desire too but then so many people say it's normal that it takes ages, even my doctor said not to come see her until it had been a year of trying with no success. I assume I'm definitely ovulating, I use strips and the Pre Mom app and I always have a peak. It's such an annoying process isn't it..

dormicumema · 05/05/2023 15:32

@Nmmck93 i feel you,really hope next cycle is ours.
@Lheuredubebe im also out, af symptoms, and tested bfn, due this weekend
Officially will start cycle 7... Can't believe it.
Im thinking about taking some tests privately. Probably just basics to see if I ovulate

Lheuredubebe · 05/05/2023 14:23

I'm also out, this is cycle 6, I'm SO frustrated.

BexTTC · 05/05/2023 12:03

@Nmmck93 Sorry AF showed her ugly head but as you said holiday to look forward to and no distractions from DTD! Enjoy yourself and fingers crossed for next cycle ✨️

Nmmck93 · 05/05/2023 11:44

@Piglet34 yeahh AF arrived last night unfortunately! So I’m out so just wait for fertile week to commence now.

Piglet34 · 05/05/2023 08:57

@Nmmck93 ow sorry to hear that, let us know what happens this morn xx like you say you've got a holiday to look forward to and the perfect time to do lots of DTD if it isn't your cycle this time!

Nmmck93 · 04/05/2023 20:40

i’m nearly 100% sure that I’m out, went to the toilet and there was blood on my pad so I’m assuming that’s her starting but will update fully tomorrow; I’m annoyed that I spotted for a few days which got my hopes up. But means the next cycle I can start my Macca root & enjoy a lot of baby dancing on holidays 🎉 partner has been warned it’s every single day. 😂

BexTTC · 04/05/2023 18:22

@Nmmck93 shadows are how it usually starts though so hopefully those shadows will become lines and get darker! Sending you so much baby dust for tomorrow ✨️💕

Nmmck93 · 04/05/2023 18:10

So according to Premom app period is actually due today; nothing but mild spotting as of yet, I did do a test at lunch time and thought I seen a shadow but not taking it as a positive due to being literally a proper squint to even see.

@BexTTC I have those digital tests with the lights aswell - if no AF tomorrow then im doing all 5 brands of tests I have at home with FMU.
Only thing that's getting me is the spotting which I've said has never happened with me.

I just hope AF isn't going to be immensely late and show up during my holidays starting next Sunday; it would legit just be my luck.

Send baby dust my way for tomorrow morning please 🤞🏻👶🏻

BexTTC · 04/05/2023 18:09

@Ttcdcno1 oh god yea I totally get it, I feel like it's a big step as it'll give you answers you may not like but they're answers you'll need to know sooner or later otherwise you'll sit wondering, you could leave it till 6 weeks then book in maybe? I'm sure all will be OK though so try not to stress and just take it day by day 💕

Piglet34 · 04/05/2023 18:06

@Nmmck93 you really have done so well to hold out this far!! Excited to see the results when you do test 💕

I'm 7dpo for me, still not spotting yet 🥳 I think I might test Saturday morning as it's my friends 30th otherwise I would hold out longer as I know 9dpo still so early. I had a lot of creamy CM yday that seems to have gone today and very dry/scratchy throat today , obvs not related though 😅

Ttcdcno1 · 04/05/2023 18:03

@BexTTC im too scared to do this after my chemical. Feel like I’m tempting fate 🫠

BexTTC · 04/05/2023 17:42

@kalixxx Honestly am so annoyed lol, I've got different ones coming tomorrow that have the light to show when you've dipped it enough so hopefully get on better with those lol

I've literally just got off the phone with the midwife and got my first scan booked for the end of the month, keeping everything crossed 🤞🤞