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New here TTC baby #1 Cycle #1

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Katilo2 · 09/08/2015 16:45

Hello, I'm new to MumsNet. We are officially going to ttc baby #1 at the end of September but I'm 1dpo and in the 7 days leading up to ovulation we DBD 4 times. I'm so so hoping that AF won't make an appearance on the 22nd August! Just starting the tww. Anyone else in this boat, or anyone else ttc on cycle 1?

Best wishes,
K x

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MrsBac83 · 14/10/2015 12:17

Totally confused now...AF seems to have arrived 4 days early!? Wtf?! Maybe body has had enough of me thinking about it and it's hurried AF along to put me out my misery! I don't like this game already! Confused

Wanderlust1 · 14/10/2015 19:19

Thanks XL and Ren for the nice words.

Ren - good news on the smiley faces too :-)
Fingers crossed for you.

mrsbac mine have gone bonkers too.... Swinging from 23-28 day cycles. I thought the same as you when it arrived early. At least it puts us out of our misery early and we can try and next week!
X

MrsBac83 · 14/10/2015 20:42

Oh really wanderlust? why do they change? Just to frustrate us surely?!
I was initially hoping (maybe still am a bit ) that it was an implantation bleed but I think it's too heavy. Hmpf! Back to the knitting x

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XL · 16/10/2015 00:44

Hi ljomrs and welcome to the mad house x

Wanderlust1 · 16/10/2015 07:27

MrsBac I'm not sure whey they change. I did read that others with very regular cycles experienced the same thing whilst TTC. I might do some more research!

ljomrs - welcome! I hope our lucky thread serves you well.

Have a good weekend everyone x

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MrsBac83 · 16/10/2015 11:25

Welcome Lou.

My period came 4 days early this time and I was convinced I was pregnant as I had all sorts of symptoms - which it was probably far too early to really have - Have wondered if it was an early mc but I'll never know.

This was my first cycle really monitoring things and the 2ww was hell! Am I? Aren't I? I can't do every month like that! I'm going to try and ignore my ovulation calendar app and try to forget about it next cycle and see if I at least feel a bit more relaxed about it. Will just have to try and dtd as much as possible for a few weeks, shame lol. Fingers crossed! For all of us of course. X

XL · 16/10/2015 11:56

Yes.... It is hell! It's a bloody nightmare! AF is due Monday and I too have convinced myself of every symptom going when I know all too probably AF will arrive as normal boo boo!
I don't think it helps that early pregnancy symptoms and Pmt symptoms are pretty much identical. Good luck to us all x

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MrsBac83 · 16/10/2015 12:27

Same here Lou, hubby is far more relaxed about it. Tells me I'm nuts to be worrying so much already.

Yeah I find that scary too - you just assume you can get pregnant with no problem but until you try....

I'm sure we'll all be fine. Xx

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ren2903 · 16/10/2015 13:05

Welcome Lou.

My OH calls it not taking precautions rather than TTC!

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Annie0369 · 16/10/2015 14:53

Hi Ladies! I've just joined mumsnet, TTC baby #1 and in my first cycle. I'm currently in the 2ww and its a looooonnnngggg 2 weeks!

Been reading through the thread, its good to know we're all going through the same emotional journeys.

Looking forward to getting to know you all :)

Annie x

XL · 16/10/2015 18:14

Welcome Annie and good luck! x

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XL · 16/10/2015 20:42

I take pregnacare conception vitamins which contain folic acid. it's best to take folic acid when trying to conceive as its responsible for Preventing neural tube defects in the early foetus Smile

XL · 17/10/2015 11:25

Looks like I'm out guys. AF 2 days early booooo. Nevermind start again!

Annie0369 · 17/10/2015 11:42

How long have you been trying for XL? My AF is due next week. I'm 7 DPO today

XL · 17/10/2015 12:37

This will be my 5th cycle so not very long in the grand scheme of conception I guess! Fx you don't see AF next week. It is a torturous experience the 2ww....x

Annie0369 · 17/10/2015 12:51

I'm keeping things crossed but I'll be VERY Lucky to get a BFP after 1 cycle. I'm expecting it'll probably take a few tries x

XL · 17/10/2015 12:55

I know they say that anything up to 1 year is very normal if you have no fertility problems and you're relatively young. Fx it won't take that long for you! You never know you may be one of the lucky ones! x

Paige43 · 17/10/2015 14:43

Hi everyone

Ive been off the pill since January , however its been two month of 'trying' for #1. My cycles can be anything from 25 -31 days (not that bad really compared to others) however im not sure when/if ovulation is taking place. Just started charting my BBT so in a few months time that might help. Might start using OPKs

Last month i had what I thought was implantation bleeding and was feeling nauseous so i started to think 'could it be' however my period came two days later. Trying to just relax and let it take its course but i must admit its very difficult. On day 5 of my cycle so lets see what happens... ??

XL · 17/10/2015 15:41

Hi Paige and welcome Smile