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First timers: ttc in June

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DelphiniumStar · 09/06/2015 14:36

Hello Mumsnet! This is my first post. I'm 28 and new to ttc. On cycle #2 cd12. Very few of my friends have kids or are interested in having them so I'm in need of some support!

I'd love to hear from others in a similar position and find some cycle buddies!

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SinIckAll · 22/06/2015 22:31

ooh good luck for Friday. my af isn't due for a while, although I'm not actually sure when, I should probably check that! lol. I'm desperately trying not to symptom check, which is ridiculous given I'm not even sure I've ovulated definitely not prodding my boobs every five minutes to see if they're tender yet when I was pregnant last time (before my mmc) the first symptoms I had, before my af was due, were very sore boobs and, oddly, funny smelling wee (like I'd eaten asparagus!)

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DelphiniumStar · 22/06/2015 23:06

Also af due on Friday. It's going to be a long week!

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SinIckAll · 22/06/2015 23:10

just checked and according to my app my af is due a week Friday. snooze! (I have a five week cycle). such a long wait

Londonlady84 · 23/06/2015 18:59

Hi all. We are TTC for the first time this month. I'm 31 and am on cd22 of a 32/33 day cycle. Not sure as I don't use opk, but I think I may be 3dpo. I've been really bloated and tired today and have been having light stomach cramps and backache. Tempted to test but know it's pointless this early....I promised myself I wouldn't symptom spot until ad was overdue Blush
I have my fingers crossed for good news for all of us!

PallasCat · 23/06/2015 19:57

The long wait just got shorter... AF loud and clear (apologies to those who got this announcement on other threads!). So I'm out for this cycle.

SinIckAll · 23/06/2015 20:33

sorry to hear that pallas. have a Wine x

SinIckAll · 23/06/2015 20:36

London I really wouldn't bother testing this early, if you're only 3 days post ov you wouldn't be producing any hgc yet and it will just be a disappointment. try to wait until af is due af the result will be more accurate then. easier said than done, I know!! I'm a terrible symptom spotter, I'm convincing myself my boobs are tingly and swollen even though I'm not even certain I ovulated this month!

daisylassy · 23/06/2015 21:57

Well folks I think I'm well on my way to AF had terrible cramps today and last night so it may be onto month number three for me.... It's so hard not to symptom spot I do the prod the boobs thing to... Mind I get an itch and think it's a symptom x

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DelphiniumStar · 23/06/2015 23:00

Hey sorry to hear your out pallas, I'm still in the running...

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Dottydoodoo · 24/06/2015 09:01

Hello everyone!

I took my last contraceptive pill on Sunday so now I'm waiting for my usual withdrawal bleed and then will be go go go with ttc! I am 28 and this will be our first baby. I have been on the pill for about 12 years so really don't know what to expect. We are excited to be ttc but I'm so nervous too!

Fingers crossed it happens quickly for us all.

PallasCat · 24/06/2015 17:10

Was pretty grumpy yesterday about AF arriving early (also v painful) but got some perspective and looking on the brightside - as I'm not pg this cycle, then early AF just means we can try again sooner! Smile Plus with back injury I think we missed some strategic DTD dates this month, so was never very likely anyway.
FX for you and thanks, Delphinium.
And SinIck, thanks and I certainly have! Grin

Welcome newcomers!

SinIckAll · 24/06/2015 19:07

Hi newbies!

good for you for being optimistic pallas this is your first cycle isn't it? fx next month you don't have the same back issues stopping you from dtd. on my second cycle before, my bf had concussion when I was ov, it was frustrating but there was nothing we could do about it. why does the window have to be so small?!

today's perceived symptoms - I'm very very tired and felt a bit sick earlier... I'm ignoring the fact that I may not have ovulated and am convincing myself that obviously I may in fact be pg Hmm

any one else got any real or imagined symptoms yet?

Tobebythesea · 24/06/2015 22:06

May I join you lovely ladies?

I'm 31, TTC#1, first month. I've got PCOS and thyroid problems that I'm taking meds for.

I've just got back from honeymoon and I've been testing since 6 days DPO and nothing (I know, way too early but it's exciting!). Is this what I think it is? We DTD last night and there was a little bit of light pink blood. I am also experiencing period style cramping. I'm day 12 DPO. Please help.

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DelphiniumStar · 24/06/2015 23:19

Hey pallas, have a drink and relax.

I'm on cd27 now and think I ov on cd16. Is it too soon to test now? No particular symtoms but starting to feel moody (usual mps?)

tobe I'm no expert but that looks like a fairly confident positive test to me! Congratulations!!!

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SinIckAll · 24/06/2015 23:49

Looks like a line tobe, congrats! Speak to your doc if you're getting any bleeding though, even after sex. Likely to be fine but it's always worth mentioning if you've had any bleeding. Good luck!

pinkdaffodil23 · 25/06/2015 17:17

Hi all I'm also in my first cycle of ttc and im 24. I came of the pill 3 weeks ago so not long, I haven't ovulated yet although u know it can take a while from coming of the pill (was hoping I'd be one of the ones that went straight back to normal though lol). I have under active thyroid so that may also effect my ovulation but I'm guessing time will tell. I'm hoping it happens soon I'm not very good at waiting and having things taken out of my hands

daisylassy · 26/06/2015 18:44

Hi new folks good luck to u all this cycle... I'm with you pallascat as my AF arrived today with a bang I don't remember it been this painful... Felt a little grumpy about it too but onwards to julys cycle. Best of luck to all those still in it for June... X

SinIckAll · 27/06/2015 09:31

boo to af daisy. Have a few beers in the sunshine this weekend to take your mind off it. fx July's the one for you.

I've still got a week to wait for af. Boobs definitely sore but not sure if that's too much enthusiasm from OH Wink lol, me constantly prodding them, or an actual thing... seven. more. days.

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DelphiniumStar · 28/06/2015 10:01

Cd 31, no AF and a BFN. I guess I'll just keep waiting... Sigh

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an0nan0nan0n · 28/06/2015 13:27

Hi everyone! I'm really loving this thread and thought I would join in.
I'm 33, partner is 37. 1st ever TTC. Should have ovulated on 21st June but did not get usual signs. Period due on 6th July. Have not told anyone we are TTC (and they would be very surprised as have only just changed mind from planning to never have kids). Have cut out all alcohol and cut down a lot on caffeine (I miss my coffees!). Fit and healthy and eat well, but worried about my fertility anyway!

swazzle2000 · 28/06/2015 15:36

I'm in the same position! 26, husband is 35 and we are TTC for the first time. We haven't told anyone IRL because, well, it's none of their business!
We've decided just to keep it casual. No craziness yet. No apps, or counting or anything. As I've been on the pill for the past 10 years I think it's going to take some time for my body to realign so we won't go crazy for a few months yet.
So yeah.. hi!

daisylassy · 28/06/2015 21:01

Hi swizzle and an0n... I love that the craziness hasn't got you yet... With every new month some a little more craziness for me.... Sinick lets hope they are sore from babies not from you and oh prodding and poking at them!! Fingers crossed star!! Cycle number three for me cd3 and only a 26 day cycle so think I ovulate earlier than I think I do... Let's all hope for a BFP July for Easter 16 babies!!!!

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DelphiniumStar · 28/06/2015 23:40

Welcome swazzle, an0n.

Has anyone else had long cycles after coming off the pill? I'm still waiting for something to happen and trying not to obsessively test!!

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an0nan0nan0n · 29/06/2015 08:28

DelphiniumStar - I was on the pill for about 17 years. My 1st cycle was 50 days, but now I'm down to a nice normal 28-29 days. Came off in Aug last year. Hope you settle down soon!

an0nan0nan0n · 29/06/2015 08:34

Thanks daisylassy I'm dealing with the wait by telling myself there is no way, it'd be silly to expect a positive on the 1st go! (but you do start noticing everything!) I have a GP appt next week, looking forward to discussing things with her. Its so good to have this thread, otherwise have no-one to talk to about it! (except for husband!)