About To Start Trying April/May 2015

[LCDavies127]

Hi Everyone,

I am a new sign up to mumsnet. DH and I (yes I have started using the lingo) have decided to start trying next cycle round. I have been tracking my cycles for a year and the are pretty accurate i.e symptoms match etc. Looking to chat to others in the same boat! Ovulating in 3 weeks and very excited to begin the journey!!!
26 years old, living in Edinburgh, CD21 (Missed Aprils ovulation as I want a spring baby is that bad?) First time trying :)

[Rememberallball]

Congrats on the wedding plans, Chelle, we're getting married on September 5th and I'm deep in plans - just got to sort out caterers and flowers!!

[rehomedcitygirl]

Chelle - yes, I agree with Bourbon - keep us updated on your plans!! and I love the fact you are wedding planning before your proposal!

and Remember too, let us know how you are getting on! have you got your dress?

I HATED wedmin...the highlight of the wedding being over was not having to plan a wedding anymore!! It was a good day though! My sister got married 6 months beforehand, so we knew we had to leave a bit of time she is younger and bloody lucky I had never wanted a summer wedding

[Lookingforadvice123]

I loved my wedmin rehomed! Really enjoyed the whole process although I didn't miss it afterwards like some ----losers people do!

[Lookingforadvice123]

That "losers" was supposed to be struck through, doesn't seem to work on my phone!

[susurration]

hello all, can I jump in and chat to you all?

We're going for TTC#1 from this week onwards for a 2016 due date hopefully.

Haven't really caught up on the thread yet but just place marking.

My stats:

26 yrs old, TTC#1, PCOS, Married to husband also 26 for 3yrs. Have a cat, adore her more than life, will talk about her an unreasonable amount.

[Rememberallball]

Hi rehomed, yes I've got my dress and maid of honours dress and am waiting for delivery of flower girls dresses - unfortunately coming via Yodel so am worried in case they never arrive!!

Now just got to sort flowers and food!!

[bourbondreams]

susurration yay for cats! I have two - Mulder & Scully, they are 2 in August. Love them! What is your cat called?

Also welcome! I think we are ttc around the same time! I was explaining to hubby last night how next week was the big week... and he seemed confused that it wasn't likely to get pregnant over the whole of the time and that it was only a "window of opportunity".

rehomed aw I enjoyed wedding planning, was glad for the break when it was over, but since had 2 closest friends get engaged so been helping with theirs - which is fun & exhausting at same time! Am MOH for one of them in September so the dress situation has been fun! Luckily she doesn't wanna get anything yet though.

remember sounds like your plans are going well, I am sure Yodel will deliver - fingers crossed! When are they due to get to you?

I can't wait to get home from work today - its been crazy and I really want to relax and have some wine before we get into ttc next week...

[susurration]

thanks bourbon for the welcome :) My cat is called Bella, she's 6 and a half. She whinges a lot for no good reason other than she likes the sound of her own voice I think. Love Mulder and Scully! Fab names.

I'm CD7 today, but not sure how long this cycle will be. My last three have been between 35 and 42 days so hoping for another average-ish cycle. I tend to do a lot of POAS-ing otherwise.

rehomed and remembrall congrats and good luck with your weddings. Don't envy you, I found wedding planning so stressful. Couldn't wait for it to be over!

[bourbondreams]

susurration awww Bella sounds cute!

I have no idea how long my cycles will be, it took ages for them to come back after stopping the pill, so I am just trying now after they came back and will track everything to see, pre-pill in my teens I was on a very short cycle but then during taking the pill and when I stopped for a brief time it was normal-ish lengths, so we are just going for the every other day and see what happens, if nothing has happened by time I think i should have had totm, I will test and then decide how often to after that... I think this way I won't worry about it and will hopefully stay more relaxed? Well thats the plan anyway....

[Rememberallball]

According to Yodel site any time between 7:30am yesterday and 9pm today. But they didn't leave the depot in Wednesbury until after 9am today so heaven knows when they'll get here to Surrey!!

[rehomedcitygirl]

sus - all pet chat welcomed!! I have an insane puppy (called Belle!) who I literally cannot wait to see very soon...not much of a cuddler yet though.

remember I'm sure they will arrive, my fingers are crossed!

Heh at bourbon..better put off the dress buying til the last minute!!

Chelle with an autumnal wedding, we saved money on flowers for the church by my mum and mil with me as garland quality control nazi making garlands of dried leaves, "pumpkinos" and fir cones. Looked gorgeous and waaaaay cheaper than loads of cut flowers.

[susurration]

bourbon its a bit frustrating isn't it? I came off the pill about five years ago now and the irregularity of AF has been pretty much the only constant thing about it! :) But my cycle was already irregular before I went on the pill ten years ago so nothing much has changed to be honest.

rehomed what kind of puppy is Belle? (good choice of name ;) ) and your solution to the wedding flowers sounds fab. We didn't have cut flowers either, just organza bows with foam roses at the centre in the church and silk flowers on tables and bouquets.

[Rememberallball]

Well, it's fast approaching 10pm and there's no sight of my delivery!!

The tracking site shows no updates since 9am!!

[birdandbee]

I am TTC#1 .... Starting with my next cycle. Can I join you?

[rehomedcitygirl]

remember did you get your delivery??? Didn't sound hopeful......fingers crossed for you

bird hi!

Am so tired...waiting for a pizza. Lovely day, walk, lunch with mum and miss marple cuddle time with the pup. My life is definitely less wild than it used to be!!

sus she is a total mutt from the pound. Think lurcher (collie, terrier, greyhound) plus as yet unidentified others!

[susurration]

birdandbee welcome, i'm new to the thread too!

rehomed your little dog sounds lovely.

nothing going on here.

[Rememberallball]

Hi rehomed, yes the parcel finally arrived at about 3pm yesterday!! Was so worried as tracking site wasn't being updated tgat I rang BHS and they could see it was due for delivery which eased my anxiety a bit. The courier seemed nice too and asked about safe places to leave deliveries if I wasn't ever in!!

Now just got to sort flowers - got an idea for ivory roses and purple lysianthas; and caterers - know whatwe want just need someone to cook it!!

[wishiwaspregnant]

hey all, I've been following this thread. Any news from those who were POAS this weekend? is no news good news? I hope so! I'm now CD4 and cannot wait to get down to DTD over the coming few weeks! Determined this will be our month! All this practice must make perfect right? this will be month 5 now of TTC#1 and am learning to be more patient. Good things come to those who wait (lets hope that's not too long though, I'm inpatient) Everyone's wedding and cat chat is nice, I too have a cat, there's always cats! We can all be mad cat women together! Mine is on my lap right now. Making it very awkward to type! lol.

[ItBoilsMyPiss]

Hello all!

DH and I are officially TTC again. We had a MC in December 2014 and I went on the Pill for a while, but we are both ready and so started this month.

Currently at 6DPO according to FF. Purchased a BBT thermometer and have started that. Not done it before though (I have 2DDs from previous relationship) so not sure if I am getting it right!

[firsttimer001]

Hello all, in the same boat! 29 yrs, ttc #1, off pill, and have been taking temp and trying to track ovulation that way since Jan.

Can I ask whether it's best to visit dentist and GP before trying, just to have some general check ups and that? I can see why re dentist, but wondering if I need to see GP... pretty healthy (as far as I can tell), so wondering whether there's a need?

Feeling pretty excited about this, but super nervous too - not about the obvious, but just that it marks the end of a whole chapter of our lives as a couple with no real responsibilities etc. I know I should be feeling 'bring it on' but still a bit nostalgic for early 20s when DP and I had lots of years of freedom ahead. Guess I should just cheers to those times and look towards the next challenge...! And stop being so sappy

[ItBoilsMyPiss]

firsttimer I would say dentist is worth a visit, I'm currently having quite a lot of work done (replacing fillings, new fillings, and a bloody wisdom tooth out at hospital) With my previous pregnancies my teeth have been super sensitive, but thats certainly not the case for everyone

[Chip86]

Welcome all you new ones
Wedding plans sound really good hope all goes well
You know when you are pregnant and through the childs first year, you get a card and can have free dentestry and purscriptions.
First I know you need to take folic acid but apart from that not sure what else GP might suggested
And don't forget to do your pelvic floor exercises as you use your pelvic floor during birth.
How is everyone feeling?
I'm having 4 hour naps during the day I'm so tired I can't wait till next weekend so going to buy some tests today and test tomorrow and if nothing then test again at the weekend.

[bourbondreams]

remember yay glad the dresses arrived! What a relief, at least you don't have to worry about them anymore. Flowers sound lovely, will make a very pretty bouquet.

bird hi bird! I am on my first cycle ttc my first too! Am just seeing how it goes and going from there really. Got so much going on I am hoping it will keep me distracted and can then not be so worried.

wish keeping fingers crossed for you. & what is it about cats that do that, they ignore you when its easy for you to fuss and have them sit there but the minute you start doing things, its like an alarm for them and they become so needy!

itboils hi! I sleep so badly I haven't tried the bbt side of things, I don't think I would be able to get a decent read, so didn't get one, keep us posted how you get on with it :)

first when i spoke to my doctor he just said to me that wasn't worth me going in, from my age and things he was sure it would be OK, and to just go back in 6 months if any concerns! just said we needed to try try try... wasn't particularly helpful!

chip let us know how you get on :)

I am on CD12, and sooooooooo hungry all the time past few days, which isn't like me. we have been dtd most days, and apparently am in my "fertile" period now according to ovia app. I've been using that to track things now. I had some random spotting on Saturday but according to what I looked up that can be normal, who knows its been so long since I wasn't on any contraceptives I think I've forgotten what normal is and my cycles were so short last time - it is strange when you are trying because you become more aware of everything. But we shall see, just got to keep dtd and then see what happens.

Do people dtd daily or every other? We have been doing a mix of both at the moment! Now I'm in my fertile thing am wondering if should be trying for daily...

Also confuses me, cos my cycles used to be really short when I was pre-pills, and then when on pill was monthly. so not ultimately sure which ones I will end up having when it all settles. we shall see :)

i did have a mini panic of wtf i could end up pregnant anytime now and wtf! scary... was a strange thought and nice at same time!

[rehomedcitygirl]

Oh guys. Don't meant to be naval gazing like this, but bit of a shocker...think have just got my period. Would just be a minor disappointment as didn't really believe I would get pregnant first time trying, but it has been such as short cycle....25 days instead of normally 28-30. Fuck fuck fuck. Really don't want my cycles going up the left now (sorry for those that already have difficulties in this respect, but just feeling disappointment and need to vent as I thought this would be something that was actually ok for me).

I know some people get implantation bleeds but think this is a bit strong for that, though I guess I haven't felt stabby and no cramps etc so not quite a normal period for me..

need

[Rememberallball]

Morning rehomed, that's how I was on Friday. Was expecting AF to arrive possibly today or later in the week depending on whether it would be a 28-30 cycle. Instead it arrived on friday and was over yesterday afternoon so little over 48 hours in length; very light without clots which I usually get and, apart from about 45 minutes yesterday motning, no pains.

I'm now on the countdown to opks at the end of the week!!