First time TTC

@Caz92its still early...fingers crossed for you but as you say its good to help you track for next month if not :)

@HennyPenny27it's my birthday soon and I've got a bbq with some friends coming up near the end of the TWW :) other than that not much! When's your next window to try?

I know i feel like I've learned so much about my cycle by TTC, I've been pretty ignorant about ovulation etc up until now and how small the window is each month 😂

Hi I hope you don't mind me joining in :)

I'm 32, TTC for the first time. Similar to you, there were times when I wasn't carful and I am actually shocked how I didn't get pregnant 🤨 by tracking my ovulation I did learn tho, embarrassingly, that the window to get pregnant is quite small so perhaps it was just stupid luck?

I'm on cycle 3 now, actively trying and kinda tracking my ovulation since May. I think I kept missing the peak so so far nothing, not even a false alarm... This month I think we timed it perfectly based on the ovulation test temp check and my observation of mucus - my dreaded 2 week wait started 🫣 although I'm trying to be cool about - using reverse psychology on myself believing it won't happen 😂

Hi @ginandlemonade23hope TWW isn’t too excruciating so far! Have you got any big things or fun things in the diary over the next week? Distractions are really helpful x
This is my first month of officially TTC, last month my partner and I just stopped being careful with contraception, so not sure we hit the right windows and I as super curious about all the info available. It’s a bit overwhelming at first. Some good podcasts too which I found helpful in the TWW just as a way to distract or feel like I’m in some control (which I’m not 😂)

Those vitals look promising :) and as you say it’s still early days. As you’ve broken the testing seal are you tempted to test today?
Hope BBT works well for you, I recommend you get a decent thermometer (to two decimal places) as I was measuring BBT before TTC and had a cheap thermometer that I found out too late gave lots of different readings in the space of a minute. I think there’s a suggestion to acclimatise them in some way before taking the reading, but that early in the morning I just wanted to shove it in my gob, get the read and go back to sleep!
I’m curious to try the LH if I go onto the next cycle as I’m really curious about when I ovulate. I’ve been tracking CM and cervical positioning and am curious to know how long after EWCM and a high cervix that the lil egg comes along.
I hope you had a lovely walk yesterday with friends and thank you things are better today xxx

@Caz92Yep 3 dpo today going by the Flo app... I have found it to be quite accurate although my
cycle changed randomly in May to a 32 day cycle and same for June when it was previously v consistent at 28 days!

the TTW is going to be tough! We BD every day from 4 days before ovulation day plus ovulation day but might just do 3 days before next month.

Hello, I am 33 and just started TTC. Currently 3 dpo of first month trying. I've been doing the clear blue ovulation tests and using the Flo app. Also never been pregnant by accident.

Sending good vibes to everyone in the TWW atm x Fingers crossed for a sticky bean 🫘 for all x

@Caz92
Nice, I’m taking Vitabiotics before Conception Pregnacare too and some vit D. It’s extended my periods by 1 day (now 29 days) I’m not too worried as an extra day in the luteal phase is better than having too short a menstrual cycle, and I’m not sure when I ovulate. I know it doesn’t agree with everyone, so if it becomes problematic I’ll likely switch to vit D and folic acid. I also eat a portion of liver once a week and some leafy greens and nuts daily in an effort to try to source folate and other good vitamins from my diet. It’s a work in progress 😝!
Glad to read you’re feeling much better and I love a good trip round IKEA, can be quite a zen experience when it’s not too crowded - lots for the eyes and taste buds 😂
I’m good in general, just managing some family drama atm and trying to keep stress levels down 😮‍💨
Will likely test at theme of the week, so that’s something to look forward to!
Are you planning to test today/tomorrow still?

@Caz92 Ah I hadn’t heard of those breathing necklaces before! That’s a great idea to still give yourself some familiar actions whilst you quit.
Yeah there are lots of diff things to try. I used the cup this month, if needed I may try it with conception lube next month. But obvs hoping for a BFP!
Hood you’re feeling a bit better and a bit lighter today? X

@Caz92I can imagine the vape and action of vaping is a hard thing to drop at the moment! So huge hug for every day you manage not to vape. If you slip up don’t be hard on yourself either.

I’m not the best person to comment on ovulation strips as I’m only going to start using them next month or after that if no BFP this month. Personally, I’m overwhelmed by thinking of conceiving daily atm. I tried tracking BBT, but after 25 or so days found that I had a dodgy thermometer hahaha - some bad language escaped my mouth!
Yay for your test next week - from what I read it can be so varied how early or late you can get a BFP, so could be worth getting a few reasonably priced ones x

@Caz92 Awww hang in there OP. You’re not out until AF arrives and remember that not everyone has strong symptoms prior to a BFP x I’m sorry to hear you’re feeling a bit low today - it’s such a rollercoaster of emotions at times. Wishing you a nice stick bean too xxx

Hope this combo works for you @Pixiebaileyx🤞. I didn’t use any lube this month, but will pick some up for next month, plus use the cup. Feel like it’s giving me a sense of control where there really isn’t one 😅 but worth a shot.
How many DPO are you?
Fertility tests will hopefully yield some good insights for you regardless x Thanks hun, hoping you get your BFP soon too x

@Caz92I wish I had that gift of knowing - would make this TWW a lot easier! I suppose it’s one of those feelings that clicks - I think also comes from recognising changes in your body. It’s been uber helpful these last two months to note how my luteal phase affects me physically and mentally. Have found it easier to think that my oestrogen may be dropping and progesterone rising, rather than spiralling mentally with the usual PMS thoughts and feelings. Things make a bit more sense - feeling very grateful for my body atm - and the opportunity to know when to inject some self care into a situation, rather than get irate at DH 🐊😅
Having a clear out and going for lots of walks sounds like very good mental hygiene!! 😊 Love this for you OP!
One thing I’m going to try and avoid this month is early testing - tried it last month and whilst it may help others, I think it was an added stressor, but each to their own!

@HennyPenny27 I combined the ferti lily with using the Conceive plus lubricant- Did this 3 days in the fertile window so hoping it has done the job. I think our next step will be private Fertility testing to check everything is working as it should, hope you get your BFP soon xx