Cd1 of ttc first cycle after loss... anyone want to join me? 🙂

Hi All, just checking in so I don't lose you all.

Massive congrats @Wise0wl - hope it's a sticky one for you 💕

I think my bleeding has just about stopped. Another two weeks until I officially test, although may do one a bit sooner just to see what is happening. I'm in two minds about opks... I think I might just to keep an idea of my cycles.. but still feel we should probs hold off trying again until my appointment with the fertility consultant comes through. At the very least, it would probably be good to have one proper period before we try again as I've had a CP bleed and then a MC bleed in a row with no proper normal cycles in-between. Not quite sure where my head is at. Some days I'm weirdly blasè about it all and then others the slightest thing will set me off crying. All very normal I guess. Really never imagined I'd be in this position of 3 losses in a row. It's been a tough year. I know we shouldn't wish time away but I'm quite looking forward to 2024 and hopefully putting all this behind us.

@Ladyinpink1 I know, love Rolos 😂 definitely grab some. Oo 7 DPO, not long until testing timeframe, what's your plan? @CluelessInLondon definitely nice not to track, will just have to see what happens! If (as is very likely) AF arrives, I have fun Christmas party plans on 9th December to distract me

Zero signs or symptoms of anything here either @Ladyinpink1! Only 5dpo though so I know it’s too early. I don’t mind this bit of the TWW where you just have to wait. Next week I know I’ll be mega-tense and obsessive though! I don’t really want to test unless AF is late, but DH is away when AF due and I don’t really want to find out without him either! So I’ll probably worry about all this for the next week, and then get AF anyway 🤦🏻‍♀️ how about you?!

@Wise0wl Congratulations - hoping for a sticky bean for you. How are you feeling at the moment, any symptoms yet? Hope you can get into EPU for an early scan.

@Gem0302 Sorry to hear your period arrived - glad you've got some reassurance to take from the cycle length though, fingers crossed you get into a regular pattern and good luck for the next one. I would maybe avoid starting any new supplements that you haven't tried before for the time being - if anything messes up your cycle you won't know exactly what has done it, so maybe see how the next one goes?

@ThelastRolo20 Good plan not to do too much tracking and testing for now - it's too easy to obsess! I'm holding off on OPKs until I get to CD11 and then I'm going to start testing to see what's happening. I didn't bother with OPKs at all when I first started TTC, but the loss has made me want to know a lot more about what the heck is actually going on in my body. I know there's no control, but I at least like the illusion of control.

Good luck to everyone who is testing this week, keeping fingers crossed for some BFPs!

TTC has started again in earnest for me, although I know I'm not likely to ovulate for about another week - I am already getting super-impatient. 😅 Had a chat with my husband over the weekend where I asked him to try and make sure I don't get too neurotic about it, so let's see how that goes!

@Ladyinpink1 how many days DPO are you? We're having regular ish sex but not tracking - just going to do that until AF arrives 😊 won't test until I'm 6 weeks post miscarriage as my period would likely be late anyway. Today is week3 so 3 weeks to go (unless AF rears her ugly head in the meantime!) X

@Haylsttc ahh snap 😊 Well I’m already taking pregnacare and I picked up the wellmans yesterday for him. I’ve also ordered the conceiveplus lube to try this month. Just need my fertile week to hurry up now!

@Gem0302 I ended buying pregnacare for me and wellmans conception for him 😊

@Bali200 @Wise0wl aw thank you will keep you updated! Going to buy some tests from boots today for Wednesday as I don’t have any in the house 😂

@Gem0302 I take mine separately I take folic acid, vitamin d, vitamin c and zinc and vitamin b6! But I’ve decided if this cycle doesn’t work then I’m going to try something like pregnacare or procieve next cycle and see if an all in one vitamin works better that my random concoction 🤷‍♀️ Going to buy it today and one for my other half too whilst I’m in boots so will let you know what I end up with 😊I’ve seen mixed reviews about macaroot I would personally stay clear if you’re already ovulating each month just in case it messes anything up!

Congratulations @Wise0wl! That’s a brilliant line you’ve got there. I thought your symptoms sounded promising…! Exciting but daunting too, I’m sure. It’s good that you’ve got a plan to contact EPU. Keep us posted. X

@Haylsttc I’m taking pregnacare and vitex. What about you? I was considering trying maca root but not sure if it will mess my cycle up. My husband also takes a generic vitamin so might get him to take the fertility ones this month.

Thanks @Aaliyahrae & @Bali200. I also had spotting in my first pregnancy and spent the whole first trimester worrying about it. It seems to have stopped for now so fingers crossed! Otherwise I’m just feeling completely exhausted and could sleep for a week (so no change to usual 😂).

Hope you’re both doing ok?

Good luck to those testing soon @Ladyinpink1 @Haylsttc 🤞

@Wise0wl that’s a wonderful line, congratulations! How are you getting on with the spotting? I imagine that anxiety is through the roof but I have everything crossed for you for a positive outcome! 🙏🏼 x

@Gem0302 so sorry to hear that AF has arrived, I know it’s really tough and it’s ok to feel all the feels. Glad to hear you’re treating yourself to wine and a nice bath, sounds like a dreamy combo 🥰 x

@Ladyinpink1 and @Haylsttc how are you both feeling? Not too long till you’re in testing territory although I know the wait is painful, got everything crossed for you both too 💗💗 x

@Gem0302 sorry to hear your period arrived, cycle day 1 is always the hardest mentally ❤️ it’s a real positive about your cycle length this month and luteal phase being nice and long too! Enjoy your wine this evening! What vitamins are you taking? I think I’m going to change vitamins next cycle if this one isn’t a success and going to get my partner to start taking a fertility vitamin too instead of just the regular one he takes now 😊

Thanks everyone 🥰. I’ve bought myself a bottle of wine and I’m going to enjoy a glass or two in the bath once my son is in bed.
Im not really sure if to try anything new this month. I’m already taking vitamins, seed cycling, avoiding all alcohol (other than when I’m on my period), using opks and tracking my bbt and CM. It’s like a full time job haha. If anyone has any suggestions of what else I could try though that would be great.

@Wise0wl Omg Congratulations!! How are you feeling? How did you feel seeing that? I had spotting with my two children. With my daughter, I went to the EPU so many times and they said it’s very common but always get it checked. Praying that it’s just implantation spotting for you - I know it’s terrifying seeing any form of blood when you’re pregnant so my inbox is open if you need a chat❤️.

@Gem0302 Ah be kind to yourself. I felt the same when I came on last month. You’re allowed to be sad and feel deflated. Are you going to try anything new this cycle?x

Thank you everyone - you are all so kind. I self referred after discussing with DH so we’re on the system, and he’s said he’s happy to deal with any admin this time if it doesn’t work out.

Sending lots of love @Gem0302. I was worried about short cycles before this one, and this is my fourth since my MMC as my cycles were very short. Fingers crossed for you this cycle xx

@Gem0302 I hope you're okay lovely, the start of a new cycle is always tough. You can rightly feel crappy today!

I know it won't help but going into cycle 4 is so normal timeframe wise.

I'm just waiting for my period post MMC. I was going to use OPKs and they had been getting stronger but have now gone back the other way. I've decided to not test anymore, I've peed on too many sticks over the past 3 weeks and it's becoming too much of a focus x

@Ladyinpink1 feeling very sorry for myself today. I know I will pick myself back up soon but i do find TTC to be all consuming. This is cycle 4 so I know its not actually been that long. What cycle are you on? Are you 5dpo now?

Congratulations @Wise0wl that’s a good line!

My period arrived today so no need to do another test. I’m slightly reassured by this cycle being 30 days. Onto the next cycle 😞.