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. 
Is anyone else out there TTC now? We could all share our stories and encourage each other! 
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HippyStar · 30/04/2014 13:47
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HippyStar ·
07/05/2014 14:05
Sorry I haven't taken part in this, I've been away! No luck on the first go - not that I was expecting it anyway!! Fingers crossed for this month. How is everybody else going? It is a rolercoaster - thinking - oh well if i decide I'm not ready I could pull out now, but knowing deep down you won't because even though you don't feel ready you want a baby, then the hopeful dtd - ing followed by the excited hopeful wait followed by disappointment! We are back to the hopeful build up this month though 
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DurhamRed ·
07/05/2014 14:15
OK, seriously not having a good week. For the last 4/5 days I have been feeling really sick and so tired, today have vomited a few times. AF is due tomorrow, thought it started yesterday as I had some spotting (very very small amount) and same this morning but nothing more. This has never happened before as I'm normally so regular that I could tell you the time my period will start!
I tested today but was BFN. I think my body is being exceptionally cruel to me 
HippyStar ·
07/05/2014 16:30
DurhamRed you can still spot when pregnant! I'd leave it for 48 hours or so and run another test - good luck
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Gemerama ·
07/05/2014 16:36
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DurhamRed ·
07/05/2014 16:53
Thanks Gem & HippyStar, apologies for sounding so negative, just feeling a little rough today.
It's good to have you guys to talk to on here. Even though my OH is very supportive, when it comes to talking about periods etc he just doesn't know what to say/do...bless him!
Gem - I can usually tell when I ovulate as I have a sharp sensation one side of my lower stomach, the tugging sensation could be implantation pains...fingers crossed!
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07/05/2014 19:08
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HippyStar ·
08/05/2014 11:18
Yes I do, I'm so bored in my current job, however I will have been here for 3 years in spetember so feel like if we are TTC I may as well hang it out a couple of years and enjoy the longer fully paid maternity leave even if it does mean being bored DH is away this week but back on Saturday, which co-incides with my estimated time to dtd! Excited to see if this month is the month, although I had a really fun day out with my friends last weekend and couldn't help feeling like there will be an end to all that...
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DurhamRed ·
08/05/2014 11:46
Well AF has arrived dead on time, so disappointed so here's to TTC cycle #2!
Katy - I feel the same as you, would love to look for another job but now feel trapped in a job I hate for the Mat leave. Very frustrating.
DurhamRed ·
08/05/2014 11:52
Well AF has arrived dead on time, so disappointed so here's to TTC cycle #2!
Katy - I feel the same as you, would love to look for another job but now feel trapped in a job I hate for the Mat leave. Very frustrating.
HippyStar ·
08/05/2014 13:10
Sorry to hear that Durham, fingers crossed for next month. Katy that is exciting news, first cycle here you come!
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Phoenix860 ·
08/05/2014 14:08
Can I join?! TTC #1 Cycle 6 really hoping for a BFP this month! OPK came up with a strong positive this morning trying not to get all my hopes up as I do get upset when mean old AF joins the party! I have a regular cycle both of us are fit and healthy so I guess we're waiting on mother nature to do her thing!
DurhamRed ·
08/05/2014 15:28
Welcome to the group Phoenix and LoveLife
TTC is such a rollercoaster of emotions and we've only been TTC for 1 cycle...I'll dread to think what I'll be like next month hoping that this will be my time (even though I know it can take many months).
Jdear - sorry to hear you're having a rough AF too, it's the pits, especially when you don't want it to! I really hope it wasn't CP for you On a positive note, congratulations on your promotion, you must be really chuffed!!
Fingers crossed this month (or next) will be positive news for everyone
HippyStar ·
08/05/2014 16:19
Welcome Phoenix & Lovelife! I'm on #1 cycle 2 this month - the average is a year so although it's frustrating (especially when you're impatient like me! 
) I don't think any of us have anything to worry about yet
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Gemerama ·
09/05/2014 17:27
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DurhamRed ·
10/05/2014 12:07
Morning all, hope everyone is well
Quick question, is anyone else on conception support vitamins and has anyone had any side effects? I have been taking them for 1 month but over the last week I have been feeling/being sick and my AF has been unusually lighter (although very dark and sticky) and has almost stopped after 3 days. My AF is normally very heavy and it lasts for 5 to 6 days. Has anyone else experienced changes to their AF with conception vits? Apologies if this was tmi!
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