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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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kalixxx · 17/04/2023 14:20

@Nmmck93 I’ve only been tracking 3 months but every time mine are low then it’ll suddenly peak so try not to worry it’ll happen!

Oh no! Where did you order them from? I really struggled to find FRER in shops last cycle!

Weekend was nice and busy which kept me occupied, 5 DPO today and ideally want to wait until at least next Monday before testing!

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Nmmck93 · 17/04/2023 11:59

@kalixxx im hoping my fertile window starts when app predicts it - my OPKs are insanely low for it it starting in 2 days.

also just received some FRER in the post as I wanted to stock up as I can’t get hold of them in shops & I just opened the package to find they expire in 3 days so I’ve had to contact the seller in hopes I can get more sent. Absolutely fuming.

how did you get over the weekend & finding your TWW?

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kalixxx · 14/04/2023 18:33

@Nmmck93 yeah I don’t think it’s actually necessary to be doing it that much we just really wanted to maximise our chances 😅

My problem is even if my OH hides the tests I work from home and can easily pop out to go and get more tests, I find it hard to resist temptation! 😂

Hopefully the weekend will go quickly for you and then you’ll pretty much be at your fertile window! Fingers crossed this is the month for both of us! (And all of us here!)

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Nmmck93 · 14/04/2023 14:44

@kalixxx I know, I would love to just DTD every day leading up to ovulation but I think it would be such a strain and such a chore. I'd be afraid of losing the spark between us, my head mentally takes me into 'what ifs' 🙈

Oh I found my TWW such a breeze, but I kept myself insanely busy & my OH hid the pregnancy tests in order for me not to test early and it wasn't easy as just popping to a shop and picking one up. I hope this TWW will be easy for me!
My fertile window is in like 5 days so just gunna chill until then and just hope for the best!

Keep us updated on your TWW and hoping you get your BFP!

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kalixxx · 14/04/2023 14:41

@Nmmck93 I really struggle with it feeling like a chore, especially as we’re aiming to DTD everyday in the 5 days running up to ovulation, didn’t quite manage it this time 😅

I’m only 2 DPO and really trying to chill out in this TWW, let’s see how long it lasts 😂

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Nmmck93 · 13/04/2023 13:21

@kalixxx im not taking no chances this month 🙈

@Piglet34 not out yet, keeping my fingers crossed for you. But hoping you get some answers at your appointment!

this is dragging for me until my fertile window in like 6 days. I’m just so egar to get going but it also feels like a chore having to schedule it, gunna try think of ways to spice the time up or ways to make it different so it’s not like a chore. 🙈

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kalixxx · 13/04/2023 12:07

@Nmmck93 I love your commitment to the process with taking the day off! 😂 yeah I think I could get a bit obsessed with monitoring increases and drops in temp!

@Piglet34 Ahh sorry to hear, doesn’t mean you’re out though so I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you! Will be good for you to get some answers about why you’re spotting!

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Piglet34 · 13/04/2023 07:53

Did a test today at 12dpo and BFN so think I'm most likely out this month 🙄 at least I have my referral appointment on Monday with gynaecologist hopefully get some answers about this spotting!

Nmmck93 · 12/04/2023 18:22

@Piglet34 im regular and usually ovulate around CD18 - I’m just starting OPKs from tomorrow and just see.
I checked my schedule and I’m actually on until 6 that day and he starts at 7 and takes me 45 minutes to get home, so I put on for the day off work & was accepted straight away. I don’t want to take no chances lol!

You had the right idea, fingers crossed for you! 🤞🏻

@kalixxx i bought a thermometer online and stuff to try temp last month but i completely forgot, the minute I open my eyes my bladder usually makes me run to the bathroom and I wouldn’t have 2 minutes to lay temping 😂 I might try my hardest to do that this month just out of curiosity. But I wouldn’t need to read up what the temp rises and drops mean. Lol

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kalixxx · 12/04/2023 18:20

@Nmmck93 dont stress too much! It can live inside you for up to 5 days so the run up to ovulation is definitely just as important as the day!

I’ve managed to not get too stressed out with OPKs, I’ve not even started temping yet because I feel like I could get obsessed with monitoring that 😅

@Piglet34 glad to hear you still managed to fit it in! 😂 how many DPO are you today?

I got my static smiley yesterday and we managed to DTD Saturday, Sunday and yesterday. We’ll also try again later for good measure 😂

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Piglet34 · 12/04/2023 15:41

@Nmmck93 I think the days before ovulation are better than day of anyway :) so try not to worry about it! Easier said than done I know. Also you never know what day your O will actually be unless your very regular?

Also maybe you will have time for a quick DTD between your work? This cycle me and DH were away with friends over O so we had to do it in a toilet used preseed and it took less than 5 mins 😅😅 but yes otherwise the days around are 100% just as good x

Nmmck93 · 12/04/2023 14:09

I'm on CD6 - I'm going to start OPK'ing from tomorrow.
I'm finding that the ovulation testing is consuming me more than anything else because I don't want to miss my peak.
OH is due to work nightshift on my predicted day of Ovulation. I'll be working to 5pm and he'll be working from 7pm - obviously by the time I get home and stuff there won't be time to DTD which is stressing me.
So I'm hoping if we do it the night before predicted Ovulation and the night after predicted ovulation I should have a chance maybe? I don't know! It's all so confusing.
Part of me wants to take that day off work so I can make the most of my fertile window.
Anyone any advice on what to do? 🙈

My TWW was so less stressful and didn't feel the need to test until closer to the end of it 😂

BexTTC · 12/04/2023 11:01

@Kaspery8 100% a second line there!! Ahhh so exciting, keeping my fingers crossed for you 🤞 I'd definitely do a digital if I were you 💓

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kalixxx · 12/04/2023 07:38

@Kaspery8 theres definitely a line there, I hear these tests are pretty reliable as well! Massive congratulations!! So nice to see a BFP on here ☺️

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Kaspery8 · 11/04/2023 20:45

Thanks @Nmmck93 and @Piglet34 I can't quite believe it

Piglet34 · 11/04/2023 20:40

@Kaspery8 oooh can definitely see a line there!! Congratulations 💕

Nmmck93 · 11/04/2023 16:57

@Kaspery8 I can definitely see the line! 💜 seems like that's a BFP & a massive congratulations.

Kaspery8 · 11/04/2023 16:51

I've been home one day, today is 14dpo and I caved whilst bored wfh and took this boots early test. Please tell me I'm not going mad and there is a faint line here? If so the unusual pink spotting (lasted 2 days), sharp nipple pains and low blood pressure were my non standard very early signs.

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BexTTC · 11/04/2023 10:33

@kalixxx I did drive me crazy, more frustration because I just wanted AF to come to start the next cycle but officially into Cycle 2 now so can start to track everything again 🥳 and also remind myself it is only cycle 2 and to be patient (I'm not a patient person lol)

I have the exact feeling, like a feeling of calmness and confidence that it will happen, everything is crossed for all of us 💓

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kalixxx · 11/04/2023 10:22

@BexTTC omg 14 days late, that would have driven me insane!

that’s a lovely way to look at it, each cycle is a bit closer! (Hopefully a lot closer and the next cycle is it for all of us😂)

I’m feeling really confident this cycle I’m not sure why, maybe it’s because we ideally didn’t want an early January baby as we’ll have to cancel our new years trip so it would be typical to happen this cycle, obviously I’ll still be over the moon if it does happen!

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BexTTC · 10/04/2023 15:47

I see a few of us are in the dreaded TWW, hopefully we see some BFPs soon!

AF finally showed up after being 14 days late and now ready to start testing with OPKs again, feeling excited to start testing again even though it drives me crazy at the same time 🙈

Also on the topic of how long it's taking people to get BFPs 2 of the people I know who are expecting have said it was roughly 3 months for both of them but I know average is a year, just remember ladies each cycle is a cycle closer to our babies 💕

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kalixxx · 10/04/2023 14:45

@Piglet34 I read the other day that the most common day for implantation is 9DPO which I’m hoping will keep me away from testing so early this cycle! So fingers crossed you’re just too early! Ooo good to know about the clear blue OPKs!

I’m in that nice chill phase in the run up to ovulation, wish I could stay this calm all the time 😅

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Piglet34 · 10/04/2023 12:35

@kalixxx hey! Yeah I did test yday at 8dpo and bfn but not surprising really , definitely was too early 😂 I think I'm going to try to hold out until Friday now 13dpo. I've never done the clear blue OPKs but from what I read from others on here it sounds like you can have a up to a week of flashing smilies before the static one :)

@Kaspery8 ooh interesting! Hope you get your bfp when you do test!

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kalixxx · 10/04/2023 10:04

@Piglet34 Did you do a test in the end? Have everything crossed for you that this is your BFP month!

@Nmmck93 Owh sorry to hear AF arrived! ☹️ well done for being so patient though, try not to get into the early testing habit if you can 😅

@Kaspery8 Ahh sounds promising, do you usually get any discharge? Fingers crossed for you!

I started OPKs for this cycle yesterday and got a flashing smiley yesterday and today, on Wednesday I’ll be CD14, so I was a bit surprised to get one yesterday? Anyone have any experience with Clear Blue ones? How many days of flashing smileys do you usually get before a static?

Baby dust to you all! 🤍

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Kaspery8 · 09/04/2023 07:20

@Nmmck93 sorry to hear that AF arrived, fingers crossed for you for next cycle.
I'm at 12dpo and have had a couple of things I think are new to me, sharp nipple pains and some pinkish discharge. Which could be implantation bleeding or could just be irritation from a long day on my bike. I'm glad we are away from home atm or the temptation to test would be very strong, AF is due Friday, going to try and hold out till then.

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