TTC February 2024 ✨

@RW269 so impatient! Took DD for a mummy date to the cinema to distract myself, i dont think i can just be at home, even with jobs to do. I've been cooking and have noticed ive got a lower back pain/low tummy ache, you can imagine where my mind has gone - so we'll get busy tomorrow then work should get me to next weekend....! How are you lovely? Xxx

I've a question, I'm Cd6 so I'm going using the clear blue ovulation tests 4 day one, ive used them for one month so far, anyways I bought a new pack but do I use the test stick from the previous pack, someone on a previous thread mentioned that....or do I use the fresh test stick included in my new pack...
Silly question I know..so sorry for the stupid question ..but if anyone can shed a light I'd be grateful...

@Mrshaitchxo so sorry you're struggling, it's hard when the announcements come. Sending hugs be kind to yourself.

@RWSS i can definitely see a line congratulations lovely

Thanks everyone 🫶🏼

@RWSS I definitely see a line! ✨

I see it @RWSS! Tentative congrats, lovely!

The whole cycle waiting just for two lines. Not exactly romantic this! Haha

@RWSS looks positive to me lovely!

@Mrshaitchxo is completely completely get how you feel. It's such an up and down of emotions isn't it. You are absolutely allowed to feel like that - I'm really struggling too around babies and baby chat or news, i think it's really normal when you're TTC and it's been a bit of a journey. Be really kind to yourself and you've got this lovely group for support when you need us xx

That definitely looks positive to me! 🙏🏻

Defo see a line 😀

Hi everyone - joining as I think I'm 1DPO today.
Though not sure as had a MC mid January.
My CB OPK said I peaked this week but we only DTD once so definitely not holding out any hope.
Good luck everyone 🤞

@Mrshaitchxo Totally understand how you feel, also been there so many times especially when it seems everyone is pregnant. Go easy on yourself, sending hugs.

@RW269 I can deffo see a line.

@Mrshaitchxo It's hard to stay positive sometimes isn't it. I've had a very teary evening about it all too.

Just know you're not alone in it and we're all here to vent to/have a chat with. Virtual hugs included. 💐

Hi ladies,
I've been going crazy last few days! I have doing rest but barely see the line. Today done a cheapie and can see the line but not sure if it's an indent!
Help! What do you think it is? I had a cp in Oct so I'm very apprehensive.

Evening ladies,

Just need a little bit of a vent, I'm feeling overwhelmed like it's never going to happen for me. I was doing okay and feeling fairly positive but somebody I know has just announced their pregnancy and it's really knocked me back down to earth and I'm feeling very teary tonight

I hate feeling like it's so out of my control!

Sending hugs to anyone else feeling the same 🫶🏼

Feel like i maybe behind a lot of you in the group as my period come yesterday so cant start TTC until 6th Feb

Wishing all the people who are trying or in the TTW now though the best of luck

as I'm not doing opks or btt im planning to do it every 3 days from day period end till a few days before im due.

I had a few internal scans done last year they said i have pco so some cyst on my ovaries but everything else was ok, but im just wondering how could they test for endometriosis? as i seem to get quite a lot of big clots during my period and suffer very bad with cramps and bloating and bowel issues.

i did think i was in with a chance in Jan to as did the deed in the fertile period and had a lot of symptoms I normally get before the period comes was very strange has this happened to a lot of you?

@hicketypickety oh lovely, im pleased you have a referral. I hope it helps you get some answers and a way forward 🩷 hope you have nice comforting weekend plans

@KittyFantastica i hope you enjoyed it!! My hubby is endorsing a g&t tonight. He said I've been driving myself mad in the TWW for months and sacrificing everything so to indulge, as long as I wont blame one drink on the outcome (which I won't).

@meepthebeep 0.5% is absolutely fine!! I think that's what they all are. You have to remember as well if you're not actively trying or tracking, you'd likely have a drink and loads of people do before they test positive, so I'd say that's very responsible 🩷

Did an IC this afternoon out of interest and it was negative so the risk of late ovulation is ruled out now... im calling a day on the sexathon! X

Thanks @ButterflySkies 🙏🏼 really glad you’re having a positive day 😊

I’ve found some really nice alcohol free beers, they’re the Athletic Brewing Company, they do an IPA and a golden ale type one. That said, they say they’re alcohol free but they’re 0.5% - does that tiny bit not count at all? There’s no crossed-out-pregnant-lady on the box 🤷🏻‍♀️

Hope you all have a lovely Friday 😊

So nice to have a little group to hand hold and test with!

I had a beer last night. It was the last one left over from Christmas and I just really, really fancied it. I won't have any more alcohol now, but in December when I thought I'd missed my chances I drank quite a lot and still got pregnant. I think one would be okay. Nothing transfer at such early stages, I think the risk is maybe more falling over while tipsy?

Oh lovely enjoy @RW269!! Sounds delish!

Of course, welcome @CadoAvo 🩷

@ButterflySkies thank you lovely I never fail to appreciate the solidarity in these groups! EPU was ok, not great news but not unexpected - there wasn’t anything to see and HCG was already under 10, though had to hold myself back a bit when the sonographer suggested the test might have been a false positive (two different tests from two different brands…would be pretty unlucky!!). BUT the good news is they said they would refer me to the recurrent loss clinic so I am taking the positives. Good luck to everyone entering the TWE may luck be with you!!

Hi all, hope I can join, I've been lurking a bit ☺️

@RW269 I'll be testing on the 12th too, will be 12DPO 🤞🏼

@RW269 @meepthebeep @KittyFantastica @PinkFlamingo888 i think we're all about the same arent we?! Sorry if ive missed anyone!

Feeling much more positive today - trying to distract myself but had a lovely little run of a few pieces of nice news and things clicking into place, so positivity is high today!

10 long dayssssss - what we all doing this weekend to distract? And the big question - one or two cheeky g&ts after work or not... ive cut absolutely everything recently but i really fancy one this evening!

@RW269 it definitely is a thing!! It should pass soon though!

@hicketypickety been thinking of you lovely, hope you're ok and epu was ok? Huge hand hold

And welcome to the newer names! Xx