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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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Piglet34 · 03/04/2023 09:22

@kalixxx sorry to hear your AF came 😞 hopefully this cycle is the one for both of us!

@Nmmck93 how are you doing? Did you test this weekend in the end?

@dormicumema sorry to hear about your test this morning! Not out until AF comes though so fingers crossed for you 🤞🏻 I was taking seven seas trying for a baby but I think they messed my cycle and period wasn't coming properly. Am now just taking folic acid and vitamin D boots ones, hoping things are normal again this cycle!

Ttcdcno1 · 03/04/2023 09:05

Hey ladies, can I jump onto this thread?☺️

10dpo atm with absolutely no symptoms so probably out this month.

Been trying on and off for about 7 months but properly testing and using opks since January. DH wants a baby but doesn’t like the pressure of talking about days and dates and all the rest of it so nice to have people on here to talk to x

dormicumema · 03/04/2023 07:56

Hi guys, today I tested with the same clearblue early dpo 11, again bfn so I think I'm out :( having slight cramping as af is coming... Hope I start new cycle soon so I can try again.
@Nmmck93 how are you doing? When are you planning on testing?
@kalixxx are you using opks, did you start temping?
Guys, what vitamins are you most happy about? I feel like iron supplements in mine made my period super early so I stopped taking them, switched on some cheapo supplements for immune system that have follic and c, x vitamin though I would like to find something better.
Also, decided im gonna start eating healthier and exercise regularly.
I feel like stress is a huge factor when it comes to conceiveing.
I love tracking my cycle but I also worry if we are not having enough bd... Goes two ways I guess
And also, do your partners take some supplements as well? 😀

Nmmck93 · 31/03/2023 10:26

@kalixxx oh today I’m struggling and tempted to take myself for a test but I’m only 8dpo so i know it wouldn’t show.
but yesterday I got really bad ‘lightning crotch’ & during the night I was up using the bathroom which I never ever do & also drinking as I was super thirsty.
mother symtoms I’ve had has just been similar to PMS symptoms. Not implantation bleeding or spotting as of yet. 🙈

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kalixxx · 31/03/2023 09:27

@dormicumema 7 DPO is super early!! I was actually reading something the other day that said most common time for implantation is 9 DPO so definitely don’t feel disheartened there’s still plenty of time! Fingers crossed for you!

@Nmmck93 I should get my partner to hide the tests as well, although I’d probably just go out and buy more 😩😂 keeping everything crossed for you too!

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Nmmck93 · 30/03/2023 09:57

@dormicumema im also 7dpo with you. I’m trying my best to hold out until Monday / Tuesday.
don’t give up yet, 7dpo is still way too early to test, just keep your thoughts positive and don’t let this get you down.
my partner has hidden my pregnancy tests by my request because I know I’d be an early tester & I don’t have an easy access to go grab one in the shop, although I was in boots yesterday and found myself looking at the tests but they didn’t have FRER which im thankful for because that’s the only one I’ll test on as so many people suggested them.

my symptoms are basically AF symptoms as I always get the week before AF - only difference I have is about of CM which is unusual for me.

fingers crossed we both get out BFP 💜

dormicumema · 30/03/2023 04:21

I stupidly tested with early clearblue on 7dpo and don't understand what was expecting only to find bfn. I decided not to test until Monday it only makes me sad. why oh why do we do this?
No symptoms, only sore boobs which is normal for me in this part of cycle.
So sorry @kalixxx but if af is here it only means a new round heheh.

Nmmck93 · 29/03/2023 15:09

@kalixxx oh I'm sorry to hear! Fingers crossed for next cycle 🤞🏻🤞🏻

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kalixxx · 29/03/2023 15:01

@Nmmck93 cramping has continued and it’s a lil pink when I wipe so that is me 100% out ☹️

Never trust your cervix! 😂

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Nmmck93 · 29/03/2023 14:54

@kalixxx oh, I was abit obsessive because I got my peak but continued to test 3 days after just to make sure that was my peak. 🙈
oh yes keep me updated, hopefully you’re not out yet 🤞🏻

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kalixxx · 29/03/2023 13:34

@Nmmck93 Owh hope you feel better!

I used OPKs and thought I had my peak about 14/15 days ago and then stopped testing, so unless I didn’t ovulate then peaked again. I was ill mid cycle so that peak was late anyway, all so confusing! 😂

I think I might be getting some cramps so this could be the start of AF, I’ll keep you updated! 😂

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Nmmck93 · 29/03/2023 13:21

@kalixxx I know. Just lots of fluids and sucking sweets to help my throat lol.

Oh really? I might have to do a google search in how to check it and where to feel etc.
oh that's disheartening.
Have you been using OPKs to check for ovulation?
Premom app determined when I was to ovulate but I actually ovulated 3/4 days after what was predicted.

Have you taken any new vitamins or supplements for that cycle that could hinder late ovulation or late AF?

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kalixxx · 29/03/2023 13:18

@Nmmck93 It’s good that you’ve made plans to keep you busy, I always find that really helps! And I admire your commitment not even taking painkillers!

From my extensive Googling your cervix will be high during ovulation and then either drop down and feel hard when AF is due or remain high and feel soft, on Monday mine was low so I assumed AF was coming but it’s now really high and definitely soft! Trying not to get my hopes up though. Tested with a cheapie yesterday and BFN. So yeah unless I ovulated reallyyyy late I’m most likely out 🙄

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Nmmck93 · 29/03/2023 13:11

@kalixxx aw i will try my best to hold out until then. 🙈 I can't even take any pain killers because I don't want nothing to hinder my TWW lol.

Oh, have you tested again? I wouldn't even know how to track my cervix, wouldn't know what I'm feeling for & the difference.

I'm just bloated and like a tightness round my stomach & abit of white CM. I am only 6DPO. I've made plans for the weekend to keep me busy so I try take my mind off it until Monday / Tuesday.

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kalixxx · 29/03/2023 13:08

@Nmmck93 I think Monday/Tuesday is an acceptable amount of waiting time! Oh no just to make the TWW a little bit worse, I hope you don’t feel too bad!

Still no AF for me and my cervix is still really high and soft but I’m trying not to get my hopes up as I think tracking your cervix can be super inaccurate. Think the only way I could be pregnant is if I ovulated even later than I thought. Just want AF to show up now if I’m not 🙄😂

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Nmmck93 · 29/03/2023 08:09

@kalixxx im going to try hold out as long as I can. But feel like I’ll cave monday / Tuesday lol.
I’ve woke up this morning with no voice and bad chest & a bad face breakout. So todays not going to be a good day. Feel like I’ll fall asleep standing up. Did not see being Ill during my TWW but would just be my luck. 🙈

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kalixxx · 29/03/2023 08:05

@Nmmck93 its so hard not to symptom spot isn’t it! I actually find the weekend easier because I’m busy and distracted 😂 when do you think you’ll test?

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Nmmck93 · 28/03/2023 15:38

@kalixxx thank you, todays been hard, having some weird twinges on my lower stomach on what I can only describe as both ovaries. Not sure if that's a sign or if I'm having and endo / PCOS flare up. Trying not to symptom spot and just sail through today. I think the weekend is where it's going to get me because I'll be around 9/10 DPO but going to try my best and hold out. 🙈 x

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kalixxx · 28/03/2023 15:34

@Nmmck93 thank you, baby dust to you too!!

Keep holding out and not toooo much longer till you and test! Xx

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Nmmck93 · 28/03/2023 15:32

@kalixxx I wouldn't give up just yet then! 🤞🏻 sending baby dust to you xx

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kalixxx · 28/03/2023 15:31

@Piglet34 I’m not really sure how long my luteal phase, need to start tracking properly! I’ve been trying to track my cervix but yesterday it was super low, the lowest I’ve ever felt it and today it’s really high and super soft, so I have no idea what that means 😂

@Nmmck93 I was ill mid cycle so ovulated late, I was expecting AF today but no sign yet!

Will keep you all updated but I’ve accepted it’s most likely not going to be this cycle now!

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Nmmck93 · 28/03/2023 15:14

@kalixxx oh :( I’m sorry. Is AF due or is she late?

fingers crossed for next cycle 🤞🏻

Piglet34 · 28/03/2023 14:45

@kalixxx ow no :( must be a long cycle because you ovulated late, how long is your luteal phase normally ?

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kalixxx · 28/03/2023 12:42

I did another test today at what I think it 14 DPO so that has to be me out ☹️

I’m on CD34 now, feel like I’ve been on this cycle forever 🙄😂

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Nmmck93 · 28/03/2023 08:24

@dormicumema i feel you, I’m 5DPO and I’m literally wanting to test although I know it’s way too early to do so and would only be disappointed. My partner has his the pregnancy tests from me so I don’t attempt to test yet and it’s not easy for me to run and grab a test with working and not being close to a shop. I have however got the FRER tests in my basket on eBay that I need to order and tempted to order them now and maybe test at the weekend when they get here 🙈 but promised my OH we’ll wait closer to the 2 weeks mark lol.

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