TTC July 2024 ✨♥️

AF arrived for me. Such a mind f*ck when I had so many symptoms:

gas, nose bleed, bloating. I am going to keep super busy next month and not test early and do my best to ignore symptom spotting. 😭

Morning all! Checking in on those whose AF is due today, hoping everyone gets their BFP today!
Xx

@worldwidetravel2017 Don't mind at all, I am 33 (34 this September), DH is 35.

Been off the pill for 4 years now and using natural cycles to track (temp and LH tests) but not been interested is TTC until this year.

DH is quite relaxed about it (as in it'll happen when it happens) but I'd really like to be pregnant before I turn 34.Why? Not sure myself, I think so that we could possibly try for a second soonish after. I have a tendency to control.

I am sorry to hear about your loss. I was quite devastated after mine and couldn't see a way forward but being on here and speaking to other women who experienced the same helped change my perspective.

Hope you are okay.

Dya mind me asking how old u are ?

Interested as im also actively trying for my first

We have miscarriage history tho

Hey, joining late from June TTC.

This is TTC cycle #3, for my first. April was a BFP but ended in CP mid May, then a normal 28 day until mid June and now on 12 dpo. Refraining from testing until Sunday as AF is to come tomorrow.

Last cycle I got a little too into HCG testing that I think it stressed me out and I started feeling quite depressed, so this time I am avoiding it until absolutely necessary😅

Currently on holiday until 19/07, not drinking just in case, still very much enjoying it, sunshine is a great distraction.

Congratulations to all the BFP in here so far, good luck to the rest of us :)

Thank you!
Excited because it was clearly positive in black and white!!
was a funny phone call with the consultant but fingers crossed for an ongoing positive outcome!

I might be able to help with this.
progesterone in early pregnancy is not a gp indicated issue.
normally someone has either seen recurrent miscarriage clinic or pre preg clinic at gyn and it’s been discussed already.
If someone approached us about it, I’d happily take all their information and do a ping to gyn with the info for their advice. Some clearly meet guidance and some don’t - if gyn were in agreement they would see you in EPAS/clinic and take it forward from there.
varies by area though.
it’s more common in Europe and so many European women are disappointed when it’s not recommended.

@LucyCL @worldwidetravel2017
Thank you for your tips on flo! At the moment I don't want to track temperature or take ovulation tests but wouldn't rule it out for future cycles further down the line. I became quite fixated on ttc with my first and as soon as a "stopped" trying I conceived (probably a complete fluke but the less I put pressure on the better!)

10 dpo, negative tests, bloating and spotting and cramping.. anyone experienced negative tests on 10dpo and still gone to get a positive as I know it’s still early so could just be the start of af

Flo app isnt always acurate

@1441x ah goodluck, hopefully your cycles will be similar.

@Blue2020 thank you!

I suppose both, I'm using the Flo app which factors in your cycles, CM, and other noticeable sort of symptoms. I've been using the app since ttc with my first and always tried to keep it up to date so I'm hoping it's going to be accurate

@1441x welcome.

How are you tracking your fertile days/ovulation? Using CM or an estimation based on your typical cycle?

Jumping on this thread we are ttc baby no.2!

I'm tracking my ovulation/fertile days as a method of ttc, I'm not currently doing all the little extras like taking ovulation strips, temperature checks etc as I drove myself crazy with it ttc with my first baby! Just waiting to see if I skip a period or I'll start spiralling and taking tests every other day lol!

Good luck to everyone on this thread

@EagerBiscuit it really is!

@Jee95 I understand why you're feeling so deflated.. 16 month journey sounds exhausting. 😔💖

@EagerBiscuit i just feel like my body isn’t doing what it’s meant to do. I’ve have no miscarriages, nothing at all to indicate my body can carry a baby for 16 months.
thank you, this is really kind of you! I’m not bitter, I appreciate pregnancy announcements more so than I did before this journey ♥️

I know you do.
It's supposed to be this exciting easy journey yet the reality is It's not.
We're comparing everything. We see babies/bumps/announcements everywhere and try our very hardest not to be bitter.
But you're not alone. This is the worst girl gang in the world.. that's right, we're a Gang! Girl Power!! 💖👊🏼

Theres so many people in the same situation. I know it doesn't make it any easier but know you're supported, understood, listened to by so many. This thread is just the tip of the iceberg.. you're not alone 💖

Yes 3 in total
I don't have any proof but just asked.
I used this information; https://www.tommys.org/baby-loss-support/miscarriage-information-and-support/pregnancy-after-miscarriage/taking-progesterone-early-pregnancy
I'll update if the doctor prescribes it to me! He certainly listened and understood why I wanted it

@EagerBiscuit thank you for your kinds words. I feel so lonely and feel like I’m being punished.

Be gentle with yourself. Reset, focus on new exciting things. Treat yourself. Be kind to that head and heart of yours.