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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 · 16/01/2023 14:07

@kalixxx I think I'm going to do one tomorrow 14dpo if AF hasn't shown by then!

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kalixxx · 16/01/2023 13:06

@CRbear I’m glad it’s not just me going mad this early into TTC, it’s literally all I’m thinking about! I’m going to try my best to hold out till Friday so then I should only be a day or two before AF, I should really just wait till the weekend 😅

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CRbear · 16/01/2023 12:54

Hello! I’m 11DPO cycle 1 and going mad! Had a negative yesterday but determined not to test until 14DPO and ideally Friday morning - 15dpo if period hasn’t started! I don’t feel anything out of the ordinary for this point in my cycle so literally no idea. Can’t stop thinking about it though!

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kalixxx · 16/01/2023 12:51

Hey @newjourney21 !

I’m finding the TWW so difficult, especially as I’m not sure when exactly AF is due. I think I might try some ovulation tests next month to give me a better idea!

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

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newjourney21 · 16/01/2023 12:23

Hello! Can I join? I am TTC #1 with really irregular cycles. According to Flo I ovulated some point over the weekend, so I guess it's time for tww!

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kalixxx · 16/01/2023 10:57

@Emmalou0607 oh I agree!

Very different experience taking a pregnancy test TTC compared to when you’re not 😅

(not that I’ve had many scares but my cycle can be a bit irregular and always had a little panic if it was overtly late!)

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Emmalou0607 · 16/01/2023 10:52

@kalixxx there are still lots that do conceive first go so keep my fingers crossed for you.

Just find it 'comical' all those months you panic if you're a couple of days late when you aren't TTC and then realise down the line it doesn't always happen straight away.

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kalixxx · 16/01/2023 10:46

@Piglet34 you’re still in with a good chance then it would seem! When will you test again?

None at all really, very light cramping in the morning the past couple of days, so light it could be my imagination 😅 I don’t usually get PMS until a couple days before so nothing to go by so far!

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Piglet34 · 16/01/2023 10:39

@kalixxx I have brown spotting for the last week which is usual for me in lead up to AF, but I have read a lot of forums from women who say that if they normally spot then it still happened on the cycle they got a BFP so who knows! Do you feel you have any symptoms now?

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kalixxx · 16/01/2023 10:18

@Emmalou0607 good luck to you this cycle! I feel for you! ☹️ Mumsnet has really opened my eyes that I was a bit naive thinking it will happen 1st cycle!

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Emmalou0607 · 16/01/2023 10:09

Hey!

Also on cycle 7 currently, CD 13 so hopefully should ovulate in the next couple of days. Feeling a bit disheartened at the moment if I'm honest.

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kalixxx · 16/01/2023 10:05

@Hopeful89 no I haven’t, at first felt very relaxed about and thought we’ll see what happens but after ovulation have become a bit obsessed! Might try them next cycle! Let us know how you get on in the next few days!

@Piglet34 may have been too early for you too then, do you feel like AF is coming? It’s so easy to get consumed Googling and reading these forums isn’t it! Hopefully AF won’t show for you today!

Wishing you both luck!

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Piglet34 · 16/01/2023 10:00

Hey guys, I'm 13 dpo TTC baby number 1, currently on cycle #2. I did a test 11 dpo and it was a BFN so not holding out much hope this cycle but AF due today and not shown so far..

@kalixxx I think digital tests aren't super accurate when taken early? And 9 dpo is still very early! I agree though the TWW is the worst and I have completely got consumed by TTC watching videos and reading forums like @Hopeful89 said. Next cycle I am going to try and chill as the stress of it all can't help!

Wishing you both luck with testing this cycle x

Hopeful89 · 16/01/2023 09:59

Cycle 7. Did you use an ovulation predictor kit or temp? Not necessary but they can help predict ovulation

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kalixxx · 16/01/2023 09:50

Hey @Hopeful89

This is only my first cycle! I’m hoping that’s why I feel a little obsessed because it’s all new to me 😂 What cycle are you on?

I think I’ll try and hold out until Friday now as I’m not sure exactly when I ovulated, just need to be strong!

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Hopeful89 · 16/01/2023 09:41

Hey! I'm 11dpo and planning to hold out until my period due date (Thursday). What cycle are you on? My advice is to try as much as you can to not make ttc your life. I spent most of the Xmas holidays on various ttc forums, watching videos, etc
No one knows when our time will come, so try to still have a life outside ttc