Newbies TTC #1 gather round :)

[patienceisvirtuous]

Anyone want to join me?

I'm 36 yo, ttc #1 and very excited about it. It's something I have wanted to do for a long time but it took me a while to find mr right!

l know I am no spring chick so I have some anxieties around that but I am trying to do everything right (eating well, exercising, cutting out alcohol/caffeine etc) and I want to start off optimistic :) am a seasoned pessimist/worrier!

Have been tracking my cycle for a good while. My periods are pretty regular and I thought I could feel my ovary twinging (strongly) when it wad supposed to. This has synched with positive opks so I guess I will soon be starting my first 2ww.

It's impossible for me to get an appointment at my surgery so I just bought the folic acid. I haven't started taking it yet, I was going to wait until I'd had one cycle then go for it.

Hello Hairspray :) I think as long as you don't have any significant medical conditions or take medications, there's probably no need to see a doctor. Just take your supps and away you go :)

Hi Ladies - room for another?
38 TTC #1 Cd1 and counting

Nope all good and healthy I think! I'm not going to lie it wasn't my idea and the DH had to do some convincing at first but I'm so bloody excited now!!! I think it's because I haven't told anyone (family/work) we're ttc and now I'm writing on here it all seems a bit more real.

Hello Viperama. Welcome.

Nice to have you on board Viperama :)

I'm the same Hairspray, not told anyone we're ttc, so positing on here definitely makes it seem more real.

Hi Ladies - space for 1 more?
28 TTC#1
DH and I agreed that once we returned from our Honeymoon we would TTC.
Started Taking Folic Acid Last week on Advice of my doctor...Is their any other supplements that I should consider?

Welcome Becter :) I'm taking vitamin D too, as they recommend that throughout pregnancy, though don't think it's essential when ttc.

Ooh lots of new people. Hi everyone :)

Becter I am taking multivits and folic acid. And trying to be healthy!

I had two glasses of red wine last night tho

I'm sure a couple of glasses now and then while ttc won't hurt :)

Thanks ladies.
Will get myself some vitamin D & Multi vits
I agree with bakingmad83...every so often won't hurt

Hi Can I join?

Its my 2nd month (offically) ttc and im soo impatient already, goodness knows how the lovely ladies on here who have been waiting longer do it. I think its all magnified by the fact i don't have anyone else close that is ttc and understands how im feeling. I also have endometriosis and although told by consultant it shouldn't affect my fertility i am worried as hell. Not sure where i fit in on here, have looked on the fertility board and those poor ladies have been waiting months,years, decades even with failed treatments or no answer as to why. I have nothing on paper to say i should have have any problems..still worry though. Hopefully once i can talk it out on here with people in a similar boat to me I will feel better :)

First time on these threads so forgive me if I don't use acronyms throughout. 40yr old, 0 children, TTC. Currently 22 days without AF. 2 tests taken 1 week and 2 weeks ago, respectively, BFN. Was nauseous but that's gone. No breasts tenderness at all. Fatigue but my career allows for fatigue so not sure. Healthy, no stress, Weight is normal range, size 8. Exercise daily. DH is amazing. Second month TTC ever. No Fertility drugs yet. Cycles usually 28 days. What else could it be? BOB.

Becter you might not need separate vit D as might already be in the preconception multivits, so I'd check the pack first - saves you paying twice and overdosing (the amount for vit D recommended is 10iu).

Hello impatiently waiting, hopefully won't be too long till you get a bfp and in the meantime lots of nice people on here to keep you company :)

Hello Brybaby, sorry to hear about bfn. Not sure what it could be if you're not under stress and your weight is healthy. Occasionally you hear of women who don't get bfp for a number of weeks, and I suppose not everyone gets symptoms, so you could perhaps see your GP if you're always very regular and they might suggest a blood test for hcg?

Apologies, just realised I got both of your names wrong , so sorry, going to blame still being half asleep

Thanks bakingmad83, I'll bear that in mind

I am now on day 37 of a normally 29 or 32 day cycle. BFN this morning, and a hug from OH before he left for work. Really not sure where I stand with my own body any more and it's winding me up! Now I have a day of working from home on my own to dwell on it and get more frustrated!

Thanks bakingmad83
Not sure if you were referring to me about the name? if so not to worry my user name is quite long only added the numbers as it was taken.
Yes hopefully and it does seem a friendly board so should feel better venting on here.

Im Sorry to hear that spence24 horrible when your body plays tricks on you isnt it :(

Last cycle I was getting all the symptoms of pregnancy and friends going oooh one of my friends was convinced it would be the last cycle. had AF turn up a day early. So onto trying this month now.

Hopefully we can all support each other fingers crossed for all of you xxxx

A BFN for me this evening, although used a first response and Im 5 days before AF due so holding onto glimmer of hope that I might just be too early. Got far too carried away with a few spells of nausea and crampy pains yesterday....prob just trapped wind ;-)

I too have a pinterest baby board Mrs Hairspray...Im nothing if not COMPLETELY over prepared should a baby ever become a reality.

Hi all, I'd like to join this thread too! 29 years old TTC number 1.

Been trying since August but not had much action some months due to partner working offshore a lot of the time!! Fell into 28 day cycles after coming off the pill but then last month had 3 bleeds during the month. Went to the doctors and got checked over - was told one month like that is no cause for concern just go back if it happens this month too but so far nothing so thats a positive thing - think AF due around the 24th but not hopeful this month think timings were all wrong! Good luck ladies!

Bradders that's good to know, I might need to think about booking an appointment if my cycle doesn't sort itself out soon. I understand about the offshore working as well, DH sometimes has to do this and this week announced he might be flying off to Saudi on a business trip soon.... yep that helps with the baby making!

LadesC I LOVE it!

Mrs Hairspray.....isn't it a pain our men working away!! My partner is away at the minute and according to the offshore planner is going to miss all of my opportune times over the next few months.....typical!! You won't be having much luck either with your DH in Saudi!

Hope your cycle sorts itself - sure it will given time. I got examined by the doctor and all fine and just had to provide urine sample - not heard anything so assuming all good!

How is everyone doing?

I'm due AF this Friday and I'm sure she's on her way. My boobs are killing, my hair is greasy, I have pmt and I'm starting to get mild cramps...

D*mn it :)

AF arrived last night.....spent all day being quietly hopeful that I was late but nope! Have been to buy an OPK today....and so it begins again!

AF arrived during the night :( and my cramps are dooo painful!

Well, that's cycle #1 down. I am more disappointed than I thought I'd be. Must toughen up!!