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August - first month of TTC? Join me!

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TotorosOcarina · 28/07/2010 11:21

Hiya,

I put August as its a little late for July!

I'm TTC number 4(!)

Due to test on the 15th August but don't think we have much chance this month as its only our first and DH has been ill for a few days and now I've got the bug, so not much romance happening!

So just wonderded if anyone is just starting TTC and wanted to join me?

OP posts:
petitech · 21/08/2010 08:47

couldnt agree more...so far this month...sore 'in the way feeling' boobs, stomach cramps, feeling irritable (or perhaps that's impatient... the POAS Pixie possesed me this morning and i did a test, although 5 days before i'm due, it was BFN but I don't know if that's cos I'm not pg or cos it's too early. Can anyone advise pls? Happy weekend!

angeltoast · 21/08/2010 11:02

AF arrived overnight with a vengeance :( and is really painful just to rub it in!

But am resolute....a large cream donught will be purchased shortly ;) There's always next month, onwards and upwards!!

Good luck to all due to test this weekend, have fingers crossed for you! :)

petitech · 21/08/2010 12:05

Donut sounds like perfect plan :-)

Badgerwife · 21/08/2010 12:32

Hi Ladies, I need your advice on this one.

I have been feeling nauseous for a week now. It's been completely bearable most of the time, however since 2 days ago, it's been near overwhelming. I've had a couple of bad nights, waking up feeling sick and have been able to eat half a bagel only this morning I feel so bad. It's just nausea, not actually being sick, but it's bad enough for a sickness-phobic like me!

I've been putting it down to fake symptoms until now. I really want to test but I am not sure it isn't a waste of money at this stage. I only came off the pill at the end of last month, it's been 24 days since the start of my final withdrawal period, and I've been on the pill for so long I don't know how long my cycle is.

Do you think I should test now?

angeltoast · 21/08/2010 14:06

My friend fell pregnant almost immediately after coming off the pill after 17 years so I suppose it could be possible.......

I felt a bit queasy during first cycle after coming off pill but nothing like you've mentioned.

Good luck! X

petitech · 21/08/2010 17:07

Is so hard to know best time to test especially if you've only recently stopped pill. I am aiming will have 28 day cycle but don't know yet which makes it even harder to know when. Confused!

BabsH · 22/08/2010 08:21

Morning,

Badger, I would take a test, if you have been feeling ill all week, even if you have just come off the pill, apparently there is a surge of fertility so it might well be your lucky month!!!

Fingers crossed for you, let us know how you get on!

Deysee · 22/08/2010 18:32

Ladies, can you give me some advice on the luteal phase please. how do I know how long mine is? I am totally confused by it. AF comes on exactly the same date each month so does my cycle change length each month? obviously this would affect my ovulation days etc etc etc Confused

Totally fed up, I splurged at sainsburys on friday when AF arrived after I was conviced I was pg, all the "symptoms" you expect but not to be. so my fridge is FULL of all the things you should avoid in pregnancy...donut is fabulous idea!

Onwards to September...

cowboylover · 22/08/2010 19:26

Can anyone help?

Ok probably TMI but what the hell does very pink light spotting mean? Only lasted a few hours?

I was waiting for pant snot as I thought it was ovulating day but then I had that? Was looking forward to pouncing on my DH for the weekend but then this happened!

Dont want to google or I will be pregnant, my womb is falling out or I am about to wont the lottery Smile

Anyone else had this?

lizandlulu · 22/08/2010 21:04

cowboy lover, aparently there can be some implantaion spotting when you get pregnant which is the egg nestling in the layer of the womb? never had it myself but being only pg the once its not suprisingGrin

Badgerwife · 23/08/2010 12:53

After all those horrible symptoms, I tested negative this morning. Which would be fine (I really wasn't expeting instant success)if it wasn't for how uncomfortably nauseous I still feel. It does make the symptoms feel a bit more sinister. Or maybe it's still too early.

Folicacid · 23/08/2010 13:03

I'd like to join please...

First month of TTC but off pill since May. Not really trying in the sense of charting temp, but more relaxed ( ha) in that I feel I know the signs of ovulation now and have checked dates online for fertile period.

I'm not going to force the issue of sex every second day in this period though. I'd like to I think but don't want to scare partner. he;d prefer it to be more relaxed, wheras I would like to be pregannt NOW!

NervousNelly · 23/08/2010 13:39

Folicacid I'm in exactly the same boat (or nearly). Came off pill a year ago but not because I was TTC but because I was a moody cow! Anyway apart from a few drunken slip-ups, we've been using condoms. I've now persuaded my other half that we should "just see what happens" which started officially this month. My plan is to make absolutely no mention of ovulation, fertility, luteal phases, POAS, etc etc as he will probably freak out, even though he is on board with the TTC! So I downloaded an iphone app called Period Tracker that I'm going to quietly use to keep a record of dates and things. The beauty of this is no scary medical looking things hanging around the house :)

He does know I'm taking folic acid and understands the logic of that, but that's about it at the moment! So I'm sharing my concerns/traumas/excitement to random strangers via Mumsnet, and for his benefit seeming very carefree about the whole thing!

So far I've even managed to resist the tempation to be buy pg tests. I know that once they are in the house, that's it for my calm and collected persona Wink.

Good luck!!

lizandlulu · 23/08/2010 13:59

Sad for you badgerwife, dodgy takeaway?Grin

Badgerwife · 23/08/2010 18:39

I almost wish, I need answers!

InTheSunshine · 23/08/2010 20:56

Hey ladies - been away but nice to see there are a few of us on here! Makes me feel better to know there are people like me!! Badgerwife when is your period due??

Badgerwife · 23/08/2010 21:36

Well InTheSunshine, that's the £5000 question! It's been 26 days since my final withdrawal bleed from the pill. My time before the pill is lost in the annals of history, so I am very much playing it by ear but I recall it being fairly regular and uneventful. I guess if I carry on feeling sick and not having a period in a week I'll test again. I never expected this much drama!

lizandlulu · 23/08/2010 22:29

god its so frustrating isnt it, the waiting and not knowing, and its so complicated understanding all this cycle stuff, i still dont know what half of it means. it seems everyone around me is getting pregnant, 2 lads wives at work are pregnant and going for scans etcSad

bobbetybob · 23/08/2010 22:53

Hi everyone - been away since last post. Period arrived at weekend, 6 days late with no notice whatsoever!!! I was far more disappointed than I thought I would be. Hey ho! Onwards and upwards. Hope everyone is well. x

BabsH · 24/08/2010 07:07

Morning ladies,

sorry to hear that some of you got your periods, hopefully there will be a BFP soon :)

I know exactly how frustrating it is when you are trying to get pregnant and you keep seeing pregnant people all over the place, but am sure that it will be our turn soon :O

Have a grand day all

MadKatz · 24/08/2010 10:49

Morning everyone,

Can any of you tell me when is the best time to test? I think I ovulated on the 16th or 17th. Not really feeling anything out of the ordinary apart from really tired. Have been very tempted to test before now but I know it would have been too early, so have held off.

Would be really nice if it happened 1st month of trying, but not convinved either way at the mo.

Badgerwife · 24/08/2010 13:02

I thought the best time to test is after the date of you are due your period.

MadKatz · 24/08/2010 13:23

OK, thanks for that Badgerwife. Was hoping it was going to be sooner than that - I still have another 11 days before I am due my period Hmm

lizandlulu · 24/08/2010 15:41

i thought that 2 badgerwife, but there is a test you can buy and use a few days before isnt there? probably be about a tenner tho!

petitech · 24/08/2010 19:02

Hows is everyone doing on waiting...and waiting...and waiting...these 2 weeks seem long... I did a test early on but surprise surprise was BFN...AF due to arrive on Thurs and now I'm getting paranoid that I can feel usual stomach cramp symptoms etc so sure it will contine to be BFN... keep holding onto last grains of hope that might just be that I tested too early! Even invested in some digital tests (STUPIDLY!) on basis that they might give me a favourable answer! So hard isn't it! Mayeb we need to start thinking of things to do to distract us from getting obsessive!