Starting a new cycle for anyone that would like company on this TTC journey!

@elle18310 thank you so much!!! I've been struggling a lot with various issues with my periods since my c section 2 years ago and I've just found out (through Google tbf) that I may be suffering with low estrogen. I have a gp appointment as now we are ttc again I'm worried it will effect fertility.
I could be told its something very different to a hormonal imbalance but whatever it is, I'm keen to get it sorted!!!

Hi everyone!!! Can I join?? I'm 5dpo and ttc no5!!! After an emergency c section 2 years ago, I've had a lot of changes to my periods and I'm not sure how ttc is going to go for us this time. We've been trying for a few months now.

Is anyone doing their temp? I've been worried I've not been ovulating and have been temping this month just to see and according to my temps I ovulated cd10! I had sex cd8 but thinking it's unlikely I've caught it this month but is likely to be a short cycle so not long until I can try again.
How are those of you doing in the 2ww?

Hey @elle18310 found the thread & also hi to everyone else 👋
I'm on cd7 today after an early loss & was the first month ttc again after an ectopic pregnancy so I'm hoping to have abit more luck this month and it be third time lucky 🙏
seen alot of people have concieved again following cycle after an early loss and that you can be more fertile after one but not sure on any science behind that. Anyone have any experience on this? Xx

Hey, can I join if possible as well please? Cycle #3 TTC for #2. We have a 17mo DD who took us three cycles to fall pregnant with so hoping it is the same or similar this time around!

Just been using Flo, which is the same as I did with DD, and pretty much DTD every day during and around my fertile window.

@elle18310 i have a 10 year old as well! … and a 12 year old. The 10 year old is very keen.

Hi ladies,

Just checking in!

I caved and tested today at 8DPO (according to flo, I didn't do any opk's this month) and it was a BFN.

I'm not feeling too disheartened as it's only month 1 and I really don't mind if it takes a month or two as my hubby has just gone self employed and we've just paid for our wedding so financially a little extra time to recover won't be a bad thing!

I'm a notorious early tester and knew I'd start at 8DPO as I always did last time I was TTC and actually got my BFP with my daughter at 8DPO. As a compromise with myself I've ordered internet cheapies to use this week and then will do a FRER next weekend. Last time I was using FRER every day from 8DPO and every day for a good week or so after I got my BFP so spent a bloody fortune 😂.

Hope you're all good ❤️

Thank you @Knock123 and @FinallyMrsT! I’ve also downloaded Flo which has been super helpful for information for my husband and I 😊

Hi@Limmers14 and welcome

I am similar I took my iUD end of feb but only started ttc since my wedding end of April...cutting alcohol after honeymoon end of May. I only drink coffee 3-4 times a week but I'm trying to lose some weight now.
Opk is ovulation testing.
Depending on your cycle length would depend when's best to starf testing for ovulation. This is my first month testing for ovulation... but if your cycle is 28 days I think recommendation is to test around day 8 of your cycle until you reach peak , with no need after peak.. to assess when you ovulate. (I think)

@Limmers14 welcome! Opk is ovulation stick. Not really sure when you're meant to use them, my approach is sex every other day all month and maybe daily when I see fertile discharge. Husband is very happy with this plan!

I don't think it's necessary to cut out your coffee but looking after yourself mentally and physically is all helpful - eating healthily and exercise etc. And yeah cutting back on alcohol again is always good in general but plenty of babies have been conceived when their parents have been drunk so I wouldn't stress too much

Hello ladies!

I’d like to join please! I’m 32 and had my IUD removed at the end of May. Not sure how long it will take my cycles to regulate, I’ve heard mixed stories from people! I did two ovulation tests at different times in June but both were negative. I got my period yesterday (June 29th) so I think I’ll start testing for ovulation in the next week? July will be the month we start properly trying.

It’s tricky to understand all the different terms on here. What is OPK? Also, any recommendations on how to improve conception chances? I’m cutting out alcohol but don’t know how I’ll manage my morning espresso 😂

@ssatellitesunshine sorry I can't see anything but if it is of any reassurance, I have never ever had a positive until after my period is due when I've been pregnant

@elle18310 I think it’s to do with our circadian rhythms which is basically our internal body clock, it gets out of rhythm when we cross time zones and can mess up your cycle. It’s the same thing that causes jet lag, it’s not just tiredness from travelling it is our body not knowing when we should be asleep or awake. I’ve had an upset stomach as well which it can cause. I don’t think I’m going to ovulate again all this month tbh,

@satellitesunshine i can’t see it but lines are notoriously bad for showing up in photos! Can you test again tomorrow?

well aware this makes me look crazy but does anyone see something on this 😂😂

@Chickentonights travelling really can mess up your cycle. I had several long haul work trips plus a holiday in a short space of time once and I ended up bleeding and spotting for about a month

hi! please can i join! 8dpo but not feeling too hopeful as only on first cycle - ttc baby #3. i have a 2 year old and a 6 month old so have literally just got my cycle back - ovulated later than expected this month so not sure if things will regulate or not. i kind of have a feeling i might have not actually ovulated this month for some reason despite opks hence not feeling hopeful

Yes I use OPKs, I get a period every month but my cycle length seems to vary between 28 and 36 days. Usually get a strong positive OPK with EWCM and sore boobs right after until AF. The brown discharge mid cycle is new. I’ve read that travel and jet lag can mess with ovulation though.

@Chickentonights if your periods are irregular it could be worth seeing your gp early on in ttc. Have you utilised OPKs?
My plan is to go gp around 6 months if no luck... simply because I'm concerned if a nasty post partum infection has left me with any lasting damage.

Hi we are TTC #1, this is our third cycle. My periods are slightly irregular, I was expecting to ovulate this week so have DTD loads but instead I’ve started having some brown discharge? I’ve had quite bad jet lag since coming from holiday so I’m hoping this is the reason for the slightly messed up cycle. I’m getting frustrated everyone around me seems to be getting pregnant with no problems!