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About to start / Just started TTC no.2 (part 3)

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Lucyjojo · 14/12/2013 00:35

Part 3 for a chatty lot!
3 is the magic number, good things come in 3s, so here is hoping we get plenty more BFPs.....

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Lucyjojo · 29/12/2013 16:22

Hi everyone.
Swede I am so so sorry that is just awful. I hope you are looking after yourself and treating yourself.
Not much to report at my end. Still no AF and absolutely no sign of her appearing now. Boobs are still a bit sore but not so much. Pretty sure I'm not pregnant, will do another test tomorrow or tuesday as it will then be a week late. Guess I just skipped a cycle? I don't know whether to keep waiting for AF, or just move on to the next cycle, or book a Drs appointment? I'm just so annoyed that after trying and waiting for 6 months, now this has to happen and throw another spanner in the works. I know other people go through much worse things but I feel like I put my life on hold so we could go for #2 and now there is just more to add to the delay and waiting. I'm worried that it could mean something bad about my fertility too. I think I will start using OPKs in a few days and just keep ttc as usual, and hope 2014 brings me a bfp.
Sorry but also hurray for the sickness Hungry! How long until your mw app?
How are you doing kt? Where are you at in your cycle at the mo? Have you booked a Drs app for january?
Donna I could do with some tips for being rid of dummies! I am thinking of getting rid of DDs while I'm off work for the next week or so. she only ever has it when she sleeps, but she is pretty stubborn and headstrong so don't think it will go down well! Has your DDs sleep been very interrupted by getting rid of it?
Hello to all the newbies Smile. Sorry to anyone I've forgotten!

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HungryHorace · 29/12/2013 16:33

I'd do what I did, Lucy, and treat this as a new cycle and start using OPKs again. If you're having a WTF cycle you don't want to miss your next OV window. Unless of course you get a BFP tomorrow! :-)

I see the midwife on 9th, so not long.

Sounds like I've been lucky that DD isn't bothered about having a dummy. She's only ever wanted one a handful of times. These says she chews the hard bit to help with teething, but won't use it in the traditional manner!

LittleMissSunshine33 · 29/12/2013 17:14

Thanks KT and Toffee! So sorry to hear your news Swede Hmm This sounds such a supportive group! Still getting used to all the acronyms though!
What have people found to be the best way to know you are OV?
xLittlex

Kt1991 · 29/12/2013 17:32

Thats a strange one lucy sorry your still in limbo, hoping it is a BFP for you, but it’s just taking a bit longer to show up! I think I ovulated just over xmas, unsure of the date Im thinking boxing day so we will see! Yep I have booked a docs apt, its friday 10th, which is only 2 days after AF is due, but my dr is away for quite a lot of training days and hardly in on the only days I can book, so will see what happens!
I have PCOS *little( so I don’t use the OPKS, I think they are the best option though. Or temperature checking, I just don’t want the extra hassle and stress of having to do that all the time though lol. I just record my details on lots of phone apps, then guess from there! I deffo had the stomach cramps last week so I am hoping that was ovulation! How long have you been trying again?

LittleMissSunshine33 · 29/12/2013 19:00

Hope all Drs app go well!
First month of trying so am new to it all! I will definitely have a look at apps though! Awaiting to see if I have AF over next couple of days but already think I'm having stomach pains but will keep my fingers crossed!

HRMumness · 29/12/2013 20:08

Oh Swede - Sorry to hear. Glad that you have family around.

Lucy - I'd say go to the doctors if you are worried. At least then it might put your mind at ease. Fingers crossed for BFP in the next few days.

HungryHorace · 29/12/2013 20:34

LittleMiss, I use the My Days app which I've found really useful.

Windywinston · 29/12/2013 20:36

Lucy, I would treat it like a new cycle and start using opks again. Is there any chance it could be a shy BFP?

Please don't berate yourself for feeling frustrated either. Yes people go through far worse and you recognise that, but it doesn't mean you're not allowed to feel frustrated and upset and it doesn't mean your feelings aren't valid. Otherwise none of us would be allowed to get upset about anything, ever.

Awakeagain · 29/12/2013 21:28

Lucy fingers crossed for bfp for you in the next few days
Swede I'm sorry to hear your news Sad Thanks

CallingAllEngels · 29/12/2013 22:34

Popping back in to say swede, I'm so sorry to hear your news. Sending you a big hug. The mc board here has some great threads and lovely supportive mners. Or feel free to pm me if you want to offload. xxx

Monstersaurus · 30/12/2013 08:18

So sorry to hear your news swede. I'm thinking of you.

Engels, hope your break is just what you need. Hope to see you back soon.

ToffeeJungle · 30/12/2013 17:13

Sorry to hear your news swede.

Here's to some bfp's soon! Though not hopeful for myself at all. Have tested 3 times over the last 3 days (despite telling myself not to!) and all were bfn's.

AF still not made an appearance but am pretty sure tomorrow it'll arrive (oh joy!).
Have had period pain (& moodiness!) all day.
Oh well I guess that means I can have a drink nye!!

PuddingAndHotMilk · 30/12/2013 18:00

Can I join in? DD is 5mo but I'm 40yo so gotta get on with it. Especially as I'm Bf'ing! Any advice?

Off to read through the thread....

Toothpastekissesno2 · 30/12/2013 18:45

Swede I'm so terribly sorry. Shocked to read thateven though I know they are so common in early weeks.i can so imagine how horrible it must feel and just an incredible shock from the high of a bfp. I know it doesn't prob help right now but it will be your body doing it because something wasn't right. Just lots of hugs for your number one. I have so many friends u have had this and now have healthy babies.
Hi all newbies. Sorry Lucy can imagine the frustration.
I am awaiting the 16 week scan but way off and dreading going back to work and telling them. Such a busy month ahead with work too. X

ChineseFireball · 30/12/2013 22:31

Oh no swede I'm so sorry Sad Good to hear that you have good support though.

Lucy it must be so frustrating. Some good advice above though.

I think AF is on her way so no BFP for me this month. Not massively disappointed as we had originally agreed to start trying in January, so this month was a bit of a bonus or trial run. Also got more stuff to think about at the moment. Family illness and some bad news about a friend and colleague are more pressing concerns. Fingers crossed for next month!

Sorry not to reply to more people but it's really hard to MN on the phone!

musicalmrs · 30/12/2013 22:34

Hi! May I hop on board? DD is 19mo - started TTC in Nov, but no AF yet so it's a bit hit and miss. Was BFing but stopped in Dec due to illness...

With no AF, I've been testing every week just to check I'm not pg, but no luck yet. Have started using OPKs every few days too, just so I can see if my body's actually doing something..

Swede, not that I know your story, but I'm so sorry for your loss.

SwedeAway · 31/12/2013 04:40

Good Morning everyone and welcome all newbies. Thank you all for your kind words! Feeling better today, bleeding a bit less so hoping it is moving in the right direction. Going to stock up on opk's today to be ready to start ttc asap. Need something positive to focus on.

Hope everyone is feeling ok today!

Metalhead · 31/12/2013 09:15

Hi all, long time no see! Swede I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Glad you're feeling a bit better today and hope you can get back on the wagon soon. 2014 will surely be your year!

I have been absent for a while as I hadn't had a period since October. Been to the docs and was getting really pissed off with everything as you can imagine... Anyway, started using opks again a couple of weeks ago as I clearly hadn't ovulated yet, and got a +okp two weeks ago on CD67! So today I thought I'd better poas due to NYE party tonight, and [drumroll] I GOT A BFP!!!!

I'm in total shock, and am half expecting to lose it again any day as I've read lots of stuff about how it's bad to ovulate so late, but DH has told me to get a grip.

Sorry to all the newbies and everyone else I've missed, I haven't had time to read back through all the posts after I was last on here. Hope everyone has a good NYE tonight! x

Monstersaurus · 31/12/2013 10:14

Congratulations metal! Fantastic news.

Glad to hear you're feeling a bit better Swede. Hope things settle for you soon.

I have entered the oh so fun world of symptom spotting, although it is really still far too early for it. Today I am mostly having some gentle AF-like cramping. It probably happens every month but now I'm actually paying attention.

Have a good NYE tonight. I'm working tomorrow so we're having a quiet one and will probably be in bed by the bells.

HungryHorace · 31/12/2013 10:37

Oh, congratulations, Metalhead!

FWIW, somebody I met on a conception thread has a lovely healthy 7 month old boy who was conceived 6 months after coming off the pill with no period at all after the initial breakthrough bleed. So please don't worry about it, I am sure everything will be fine!

Such excellent news. :-)

donnas1984 · 31/12/2013 13:57

congratulations metalhead such a lovely way to start the ny!
glad your feeling abit better today swede fx you go on to have a healthy pregnancy in the near future x

Metalhead · 31/12/2013 16:26

Thanks all, I still can't quite believe it! Had to make up a quick excuse for not drinking tonight...

And thanks for the reassurance Hungry, I will try not to worry and just hope all will be well.

ATruthUniversallyAcknowledged · 31/12/2013 16:44

Brilliant news metalhead Grin

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Lucyjojo · 31/12/2013 17:44

Hurray Metal! So happy for you! What fantastic news.
My AF arrived today, was so happy to see it! I had poas this morning and it was negative again, obviously, so it was so good to finally get some kind of outcome. Puts me at 8 days late so I am going to try not to stress about it anymore and hopefully get my cycles back to normal. Think I will get some more OPKs ready for next cycle too. Hope everyone has a lovely night tonight, we are having a quiet one, some wine and a movie and some homemade pizzas. Crossing my fingers tonight that 2014 brings those of us who are still waiting a BFP!!!

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Lucyjojo · 31/12/2013 17:48

Oh and also just wanted to say thank you so much to all of you for your kind words and advice! Swede I am glad you are feeling a bit better, and will be enjoying a few drinks tonight, I know it's not really much consolation though.

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