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TTC12023 · 2023-04-09T06:20:33+00:00

Hi ladies! I was just wondering anyone wanted to join me in the TWW? According to my apps I was due to O tomorrow (10th, CD23) but have ended up O'ing on Thursday (06th, CD19 [hmm]) so currently 3DPO. Thankfully had been BD but it's not going to be enough we don't think as only caught -3, -2, +1. This is our third month trying so not too long but I would love some company to stop me going mad, I only have a 10-12 day LP which is stressing me out as it doesn't feel long enough but apparently it is!! [grin]. Baby dust to you all!

Ttcmumma · 21/05/2023 22:19

@TTC12023 I've actually stopped my pregnacare conception... I feel like when I got pregnant the last 2 times it was easier and I never took vitamins until I knew I was pregnant. I ran out and little ones birthday is soon so tight for money anyway...just that and a relaxed approached really. I don't think my partner would do smep tbh 🤣 he would think it's great but not fulfill it when he gets home too tired etc and then I'd just get angry that it failed haha. So not really aiming for anything other than ensuring we dtd as close to my usual ovulation dates as possible. I'm also now sick so can't temp even if I wanted to 😅

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TTC12023 · 21/05/2023 21:28

Oh @Seraphina1993 as @BB2818 says, be kind to yourself, it was too early to test but you know that ❤️
Try not to worry, you're in good company of @Ttcmumma and I if this month isn't yours, we'll be right beside you supporting you as best a couple of strangers on the internet can 🤣❤️

@Ttcmumma are you planning on doing anything different this month aside from stopping tracking? I'm leaning to SMEP but the thought of it alone tires me out, although I suspect DH will be happy 🤣

@BB2818 how's the nausea? How did your blood test go?

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BB2818 · 21/05/2023 14:49

I came off my pill Dec 21. Actively started trying March 22. Pregnant by April but ended in early miscarriage.

My cycles have averagely been 27-29 days. With it occasionally being 32/33 days. I was ovulating around CD20 but managed to get it to CD16-20 (based on temperature monitoring). I was taking conceive plus ovulation tablets. However I did stop them this month as ran out. I ovulated CD16-18, I think but my temperature has been all over the place during this cycle 🤪

Seraphina1993 · 21/05/2023 10:49

BB2818 · 21/05/2023 10:37

@Seraphina1993 that’s far too early, be kind to yourself. I don’t know for certain when I ovulated but my test lines were quite faint and I convinced myself they were indents. I think I maybe ovulated later than I thought.

How long are your cycles?

My cycles have been between 28 and 33 days since being off the pill

I'm on cd27 now and I ovulated on either cd21/22 so hoping I have another 33 day cycle at least. if it's 28 I'll be worried :/

BB2818 · 21/05/2023 10:37

@Seraphina1993 that’s far too early, be kind to yourself. I don’t know for certain when I ovulated but my test lines were quite faint and I convinced myself they were indents. I think I maybe ovulated later than I thought.

How long are your cycles?

Seraphina1993 · 21/05/2023 10:15

BB2818 · 21/05/2023 08:27

@Seraphina1993 the kindest thing I did for myself was not having any tests in the house. I set a date, usually CD29 as this was the end of my average, and not purchase a test until then. Most cycles I haven’t even tested because AF arrived before I got chance. Don’t get my wrong every time AF arrived I would have a little wobble. But I was only feeling down when AF, not for days before. Then before you know it you’re so focused on trying again 🙈

How many dpo are you?

I think 5 or 6 dpo which I know is def too early. With my son I got the faintest of lines at 9dpo so not sure why I did it.

I just had the house to myself when I woke up and I like doing tests on my own for some reason. I think it's because I like to deal with my disappointment without DH hovering lol 😂

I have no idea when AF is going to arrive either which worries me

BB2818 · 21/05/2023 08:27

@Seraphina1993 the kindest thing I did for myself was not having any tests in the house. I set a date, usually CD29 as this was the end of my average, and not purchase a test until then. Most cycles I haven’t even tested because AF arrived before I got chance. Don’t get my wrong every time AF arrived I would have a little wobble. But I was only feeling down when AF, not for days before. Then before you know it you’re so focused on trying again 🙈

How many dpo are you?

Seraphina1993 · 21/05/2023 07:50

Whhhy did I test so early :( why do I do this to myself?

I knew it was going to be negative as i was doing it but I was like oh well I've opened it now I might as well do it.

I know it could definitely turn positive in a few days but I've put myself in a negative mindset like it's now somehow a guarantee that every test this month will be also negative.

BB2818 · 20/05/2023 18:22

@TTC12023 @Ttcmumma persevere ladies it will happen. I have everything crossed for you 🤞🏼. Not DTD seemed to work here, I must have ovulated between CD16-18. Only managed CD15 and CD19 close to ovulation.

I don’t think I have morning sickness… it’s either afternoon/evening sickness. Or after I have eaten something that I really wanted to eat sickness 🤦🏼‍♀️.

I did with my daughter. Seemed to ease off around 16 weeks then back in full force around 28 weeks. In and out of hospital on drips.

They wanted to admit me last year, I was that dehydrated that they couldn’t take my bloods. I remember the nurse asking if I had drank plenty of water… “yes but it didn’t stay down.”

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TTC12023 · 20/05/2023 14:08

@BB2818 I hope so, I am in awe of the women that do this month after month and still persevere! It must be soul destroying 😞
Glad you're feeling ok! Did you suffer from HG?

@Ttcmumma I feel like I need to stop as clearly that isn't working for me! Although I'm seriously considering that we're just not DTD enough!! At least tracking keeps me aware of what's going on, although I'm clearly missing the window 😒 I know when I O'd this month, DTD with preseed the day of.... aaannnnndddd still buggar all 😞
DH very upset this morning that AF had appeared as it's about 6 days since the last but we have been unwell this week 🤣 he's not really up for it either (despite what he thinks!)

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Ttcmumma · 20/05/2023 09:15

@TTC12023 trying not to 😅 I don't think I'm going to use opks this month... I may not even temp tbh. Thinking to just have regularish sex, especially from cd11-17 as that should cover anytime that I would ovulate. Just to lower the stress, stop obsessing over peeing on a stick and I also won't know how many dpo I am to start testing super early... It's funny because I have a June child, Gemini like his dad and always joked I want the next to be a pisces like me. Now the time is approaching to have a potential pisces and im just so meh... Cbb lol.

DTd for the first time this cycle last night. Cd6, sat counting if it would last the 5 days for ovulation and clearly not 🤣.

Hope you're ok! Af starting is always a bit depressing x

BB2818 · 20/05/2023 08:09

@TTC12023 @Ttcmumma everything crossed that this is you cycle 🤞🏼

Not too bad this morning. Actually slept well too. I was hoping the sickness wasn’t bad enough that I would have to tell work. Last year in 3 weeks I lost just over a stone from sickness and I knew if I didn’t tell them they’d guess anyway.

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TTC12023 · 20/05/2023 06:58

@BB2818 unfortunately not 😞
TMI but I checked my cervix last night and there was some blood, a part of me hoped it was implantation bleeding but knew it wasn't! Luckily I didn't get caught out over night (must take positives!) there's not that much but it's enough not to be implantation; so I guess I'm out 😞

Back pain still there so I've either put my back out of the pregnacare tablets have created a new AF symptom!

How are you feeling? I hope the sickness isn't too bad?

@Ttcmumma how are you feeling? Planning the month ahead? 🙈😝

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BB2818 · 19/05/2023 21:30

@TTC12023 how is your back? I have the most horrendous lower back pain.

I think DH jinxed me this morning “why haven’t you been sick yet?” Each time I have been pregnant I knew because of the sickness, then tested. Anyway, this evening comes around and 🤢

BB2818 · 19/05/2023 20:50

@TTC12023 how long are your cycles? Could be implantation dip 🤞🏼

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TTC12023 · 19/05/2023 19:56

God sake why can't you edit on this bloody app!

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TTC12023 · 19/05/2023 19:55

@BB2818 unless mine jumps back up tomorrow I'm out 🤣

Look at your green line 😍

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BB2818 · 19/05/2023 18:00

@TTC12023 This is my chart. It’s all over. It actually dipped 3 times after ovulation 🤪

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TTC12023 · 19/05/2023 13:43

Thanks @Ttcmumma . We had our checks a couple of years ago and everything was 'fine'. I know I shouldn't be worried as it is a short space of time, it's just so frustrating when you spend years actively avoiding it because it apparently is so easy!

AF still not here and cramping stopped but I have no doubt she'll be here soon!

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Ttcmumma · 19/05/2023 11:46

@TTC12023 I supposedly have nothing wrong with me (tho my partner has never had his sperm checked) and last 2 pregnancies seemed to take 6-7 months before concieving so I don't think you need to worry just yet x

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TTC12023 · 19/05/2023 11:36

@Ttcmumma that's how I feel, like I'm sad but logically knew it wouldn't be this month, especially with my crazy work schedule, not really wanting to DTD as it's now starting to feel like a chore and being sick!

@BB2818 my B12 was low a couple of years ago so it's probably worth checking again but it feels like I'm entering a real 'trying' phase which DH doesn't want to get in to right now, although I have explained my concerns that this will be the 5th month and nothing, not even a hint of a line. I know I should take my own advice about not being out until AF arrives but AF ALWAYS turns up the day my BBT drops

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BB2818 · 19/05/2023 08:24

I honestly thought it wasn’t going to be our time. We only DTD on CD15 and 19 in my round about fertile period. I also stopped conceive plus ovulation tablets early this cycle because I ran out. But have been taking them for the last 6 months 🤷🏼‍♀️

Just had my bloods and it’s worth having your B12 checked. The nurse said it that can have an impact on you cycle including luteal phase length. I have been having B12 jabs every 12 weeks for the last 2 years.

@TTC12023 what have you been telling us. You are not out until AF actually arrives 🤞🏼

Ttcmumma · 19/05/2023 07:22

@TTC12023 I definitely get what you mean. I was sure we weren't really in with a chance this cycle from when we dtd but still had a little cry when AF arrived lol. It's not a fun journey!

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TTC12023 · 19/05/2023 07:06

@BB2818 no denying it now! Send us your secrets!! I'm so happy for you ❤️

@Ttcmumma BBT dropped below cover line this morning so unless I'm implanting late at 11DPO (unlikely!) then AF will be here today 😒 I'm still disappointed even if I know I was out already, IYSWIM.... 😞

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BB2818 · 19/05/2023 06:01

I have been up since just after 3am. I think I am convinced now. I am not doing anymore tests. In shock. Not sure how I am going to function at work today 🙈

I am having bloods this morning and next week to make sure HCG is rising 🤞🏼