Still trying two years on

[Fruityb]

I came off the pill nearly 2 years ago and we've been ttc since. To be fair I had no idea about ovulation and two week waits and all that jazz then so took a while to get my head round it. Have written off a few months as we both work hard and there were times we just literally saw each other in bed when he was working late! So I've relaxed more lately.

This month I feel weird. I'm not getting excited at all and pretty much think the second I post this AF will turn up. If she does then cest la vie. However I had the weirdest feeling last week. On Friday which would be 7/8 dpo I had this feeling like someone was poking me above the belly button. Like they were holding their finger there. It was odd. I'm freaking exhausted today, and I know it's Monday but I'm generally perkier than this. I felt sick as a dog when I walked in from work as well.

I'm on day 26 and looking at my days app I am generally 26 day cycles. It says period due tomorrow but the last 4 months have been 25 or 26 days.

I'm remaining calm. But just wanted to post this somewhere as I don't really talk about it with anyone as I'm always scared of jinxing it. We did dtd at the right time so you never know. I really want to poas but daren't as I've ended up getting af as soon as I think about it.

Please keep your fingers crossed for me :)

Fingers crossed for you!
Why don't you buy a double pack test now? Do one this eve after holding off from weeing for as long as possible and one first thing tomorrow morning. But the non digital ones as they are more sensitive. I got a positive 2 and 3 days before due period with 2 of mine using clear blue non digital.

I might pop out later. Want to keep it secret from OH! I'll see how I feel later. This is where AF turns up lol

Testing won't make AF turn up. I could never ever wait. I always wanted to know ASAP. Good luck. You could nip out for petrol and pick one up either at petrol station or supermarket.

Fingers crossed for you!

fingers crossed for you.

Good luck!!

Thanks guys. I'm going to grab a test in the morning. Which will probably be when AF turns up. I'm just trying to be positive as I want this to happen so much!

Well that's saved me a couple of quid anyway. AF arrived right on time and first thing in the morning accompanied by hideous cramps. Lovely.

Excuse me while I now go wallow in my own self pity for a few hours before I get back on it. So fed up beginning to wonder if I can actually do this now. Why is it taking so long?

See I've started already!

Ahh sorry to hear that fruity. It took me nearly 2 years to conceive my first. Have you started any fertility investigations?

We were just going through the initial tests/investigations when they found I had acidic thick cervical secretions that were killing all the sperm. They were going to start me on meds to help but advised an old wives tale of dilute sodium bicarbonate injected up inside me just prior to DTD and hey presto it worked.

Only telling my story to show it might not be something seriously wrong. Might be worth a trip to your GP to see if they will refer you to your local fertility team.

Were on our 3rd cycle now TTC no 2 not sure if I'll still have the same problems but will be off to the GP if no luck by xmas.

Fingers crossed for you next cycle.

I'm going to wait till the new year I think. I came off the pill at end of October 2 years ago but didn't really think about cycles and such. My body settled back into a 26 day cycle in about 2 months! I've done OPK and temping but it ends up becoming obsessive and I can't be doing with that.

Will go till new year and then seek fertility checks I think. I'm 33 and need to stop reading articles that make it sound like I'm too late! I know I'm not and my mum had me when she was 37.

I'm sure it'll be fine. I really need to tall about it with my OH. I've not heard of that remedy! Did you do it yourself?

Sorry to hear AF arrived. You're certainly not too old. I didn't have any at your age and now have 4!
Just a tip, when you see the GP, don't say you've not really tried until now. Say you've been trying for 2yrs otherwise they'll send you away to actively try for another 6mths. Good luck.

Yep I did it myself, 20ml syringe and bicarbonate from the baking isle! Not the most romantic way of making a baby but needs must!! :) I did have proper instructions from the fertility clinic