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TTC First Time - Anyone else?

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HippyStar · 30/04/2014 13:47

My husband and I are TTC! I have been off the pill for a month now and have started taking folic acid and calcium with vit D to ensure if anything does happen I'm as healthy as possible. Limiting caffeine and alcohol but not cutting it out completely as you never know how long it will take! All my friends have just fallen pregnant really easily, but I have a feeling this will not be the case for me. I can't remember when my last period was either which is annoying as will need to wait for the next one before I can chart etc. Hmm Is anyone else out there TTC now? We could all share our stories and encourage each other! Smile

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DurhamRed · 16/07/2014 15:47

Hi Phoenix

Yes, you're right, you do have a 36 hour window from you LH surge to conceive.

Sorry to hear AF has arrived, masses of positive thoughts to you!

idlefolly · 16/07/2014 15:53

Hi ladies!
I'm new here, my DH and I got married in May and I had my nexplanon implant removed on Tuesday 08 July (had it in for 2 yrs, implanon for 3 yrs before that and mycrogynon pill for 10 yrs before that - sheesh!). I'm 31 and my OH is 33 on Sat. We are about to start TTC but I really want to have one AF first, to kind of clear things out and let my body return to it's natural state for the first time in years - I have never wanted to get my AF so much!!! I know it may take a good few wks for AF to arrive but getting v impatient already! Has anyone had any experience of TTC after implant? We originally decided to hold off on TTC until Sept as we have a wedding to attend and a family hol (usually a v boozy affair!) but since reading MN I realise it may take a lot longer than I thought so I'm keen to get going!! Sorry fit such a long post. It's hard not to become a little obsessed isn't it! Also I want AF so I can start tracking on an ovulation app. I have absolutely no idea what my AF will be like!

Siarie · 16/07/2014 18:47

Hello ladies, hope you don't mind me joining in. I'm 1DPO and eagerly waiting to test. I've got a little count down app with the date in so that I don't have to keep obsessing.

This will be our first baby but like everyone you can't help but wonder if it will ever happen. But I'm keeping positive and I think the less you think about it the quicker the time goes :)

Glados2point0 · 17/07/2014 19:30

Hi everyone,

I just had my coil removed yesterday, so now I'm also awaiting AF to find out what is going on in there! I had the coil for 4.5 years, and before that I was on the pill for 12, so its a long time since my body has been running to its own schedule. I expected more discomfort from the removal, but aside from a short patch of cramps this morning I've been fine - eating like a horse though, which I'm hoping I can blame on this somehow!

I'm 33 (34 at the end of this month) and hubby is 32, and he's almost as excited as me. I just hope things happen quickly!

Glados

MrsVonBlack13 · 18/07/2014 08:14

Hi everyone, thought I'd share my news that this morning I got my bfp! I wish everyone all the luck and bd in the world!!! Please pray for a sticky bean xxx

TTC First Time - Anyone else?
DurhamRed · 18/07/2014 08:39

Congratulations MrsVonBlack!!! That's fantastic news...exciting times ahead! :-)

Aprilray · 18/07/2014 09:52

That's fantastic MrsVonBlack- congratulations! A happy and healthy 9 months to you xx

Glados2point0 · 18/07/2014 11:06

Congratulations MrsVonBlack! Wishing you a happy and easy pregnancy!

kittenmamma · 18/07/2014 19:39

Kay folks, so we've not been trying this month but still been having unprotected sex every 5/6 days. Period due last Monday if going on a 28 day cycle but it was 30 last month (my first real period after the pill) so I put it back to Wednesday. Still nothing...dare I hope? Or have I just jinxed myself by writing this?

idlefolly · 19/07/2014 08:46

Fingers and toes crossed for you kitten! Smile

MrsVonBlack13 · 19/07/2014 10:03

Thanks you all so much :) and fx for BFP's for you all! Xxxx

kittenmamma · 19/07/2014 15:42

Still nothing, we have decided we will test on Monday if AF hasn't arrived by then, as we are both working tonight and tomorrow. I'm so nervous!

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kittenmamma · 21/07/2014 01:04

Just keep trying different things each month. Maybe it will affect it maybe it won't.
I took a HPT at 00:30, BFN.
AF is a week late now :/ I'm confused. Trying not to show that I'm gutted because we weren't trying. But feeling rather down.
I'm also in that really annoying 'it could be because I did it at night, it could be a false negative, the test could have been faulty' stage. And DH won't let me test again, so I'm thinking of sneaking out with a friend and doing one tomorrow morning or going and buying some tomorrow and doing one the next morning. Ah I'm just so confused I could cry.

DurhamRed · 21/07/2014 11:10

I'm so sorry Kitten, TTC is such an emotional rollercoaster!

I do understand how you feel as last month I was 8 days late. Couldn't understand why as I always had 28 day cycle, I was so frustrated as all I was getting was BFN and no AF. I decided to go to docs for blood tests check everything was OK.

There may be many reasons why you are late this month, maybe you ovulated later than expected? Stress (I blame work for mine)?

Keep positive, I know it is hard to see it right now, but you will get your BFP!!

Sending you lots of bd and positive thoughts your way :-)

kittenmamma · 21/07/2014 16:52

I haven't been stressed, not sure about ovulation as we hadn't been tracking anything, just having fun.

Could it be because I tested late at night? Or that there wasn't enough hormone to show up?

Or should I just wait another week or something?

DurhamRed · 21/07/2014 17:44

Normally they suggest testing again either 48 hours later (the amount of time hcg hormone doubles) or again in a week if AF hasn't shown up. Test again whenever you think is best for you :-)

Freedom40 · 21/07/2014 17:45

hello everyone.

we started this month and no AF yet but i still feel too early to test. no way I could get knocked up that quick. i think DH is more excited than me. still it would be nice.

Kitten good luck. I'd wait for your DH because if you get a positive and he's not there he'll be gutted. not a good way to start things off. I think he's got your best interest at heart and would like to be there to support you no matter what the outcome so give him that chance.

Von Black congrats.

DurhamRed · 21/07/2014 17:45

Normally they suggest testing again either 48 hours later (the amount of time hcg hormone doubles) or again in a week if AF hasn't shown up. Test again whenever you think is best for you :-)

kittenmamma · 21/07/2014 18:11

Thanks folks :) I think I'll wait a few days and try one in the morning. I'm having a dull ache every evening as if AF is about to come but she never does! Also I work in a busy pub/restaurant and have been coming home in a lot more physical pain than normal, and feeling exhausted but those are the only two things (other than lack of AF) that I could really put down as symptoms.

Freedom maybe you're right and I should wait, I feel he is being very controlling though. I've read loads of people who have had to wait a good few weeks after their AF was due to get a positive result, but then also heaps of people who end up having irregular cycles that they hadn't had in the past so I'm really frustrated and just want to know!

Glados2point0 · 21/07/2014 19:53

Fingers crossed for you kitten, and freedom too, you never know, it could be that quick!

I've in the middle of my first post-coil visit from AF, so that puts me at CD3 now. Mid-next week is my birthday and I keep thinking what a lovely birthday present it would be as thats about the usual time to expect ovulation (given I have no clue about my cycles) but its probably wishful thinking. The following week I'll be knackered as I'm on a training course and swapping my 10 min drive or 30 min cycle commute to 2 hours or so each way on a busy train, so hopefully its not then as its going to be hard keeping up the energy!

Katybear123 · 22/07/2014 22:01

Hey all sorry was missing for a while great to see some bfp. V jealous :-(. My af final arrived on first cycle following the pill on day 52! V light af but lasted 5 days so defo af. Have been at it like rabbits this month as have been away doing it at least every other day sometime more than that. Therefore praying for bfp. Quick q, any of you recently with bfp's did you have any symptoms before bfp? I am symptom hunting which I know is silly but can't help it. Boobs are big, and maybe have extra saliva but not sure as also might b as have sore throat ?

kittenmamma · 22/07/2014 23:43

Welcome back Katybear! Glad AF arrived for you, finally! Now you'll have a better idea where you're at. Can't help you with the symptom hunting I'm afraid, I'm in the same boat. AF is over a week late, did 1 neg test a few days ago, trying again in the morning. Only symptoms i could say I have are a dull 'pre-period' ache most nights which obviously never comes to anything, and work has been making me sore in the legs and feet like it hasn't done since I started 2 years ago! Frustrated as I'm sure you can sympathise with, though I'm on my second cycle after stopping pill, so ive had one natural period, 30 days after withdrawl which is about right compared to what I used to be, never was late, always between 26 and 30 days.

DurhamRed · 23/07/2014 08:44

Hi Katy

I had a few symptoms before my BFP, 1) strange ache in throat on and off like I was coming down with something, 2) sore boobs, not unusual for me before AF, however what was different was that they were hot to the touch (still are now). Place one hand on tummy to note the difference in temp. 3) morning sickness with strange light headedness/spaced out feeling. The sickness though started 2 days after my BFP,though still 3days before AF was due.

In a strange kind of way I felt different, I can't say that I felt pregnant as I had no idea what that felt like, but I did feel different somehow...its strange.

I recognise though that everyone is different. My sister had no symptoms at all with her 3rd pregnancy, only knew due to missed AF.

I have my fingers crossed for you...good luck! :-)

Katybear123 · 23/07/2014 10:18

Hi Durham

Thanks for the fingers crossed and congrats to you. How long did it take you to fall do u mind me asking? And were you on the pill before?I am so desperate to fall, I know that's a silly way to be but I am. I certainly have the increased boobs size though this could defo be af, not heat difference that I can feel. I also have a very funny throat, but I think it might be a cold. If this month is a 28 day cycle I can test a week today. Not sure I will be able to wait any long :-)

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