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january bus!..anyone for the long journey to bfp!

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nuttynutter · 02/12/2015 04:36

Hi everybody heres my story been ttcbaby no 1since sept. I have long cycles typically 42days!Sad been with my partner 12yrs..just had af on monday so am out for this yr ..but positive thinking new year new luck..ne ladies in the same boat want to share support/stories x

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weechops · 17/12/2015 10:42

Morning all. Dh got home yesterday afternoon. Still not had a positive opk so I'm over the moon we get to have a proper shot! He's still jet lagged so I got woken up at 3.30am with him whispering 'do you wanna make a baby' to the Frozen tune 😄

mamaneedsamojito · 17/12/2015 10:46

Haha, your DH sounds great!

MiniLop · 17/12/2015 13:14

Weechops brilliant!! Grin

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nuttynutter · 17/12/2015 15:34

Thanx golden i know the long cycles r torture i suffer with anxiety really bad aswell the fact that is #1 we re tryin for makes u think the usual are we ready can i do this but i think thats normal with a life changing decision..have to get a minor procedure done so mite have to postpone ttc for a month! Soo frustrated!

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Annarose2014 · 17/12/2015 23:56

Today someone was bugging me about when we were gonna try for #2, gotta give DS a little brotner or sister etc etc.

So I found myself saying that it might not be that easy actually, and I was being referred and that it might be that DS is an only child. Then she started backtracking like mad and we heartily agreed that being an only child was no big deal etc etc.

Christ it all upset me. I was very shaken afterwards. I tnink its cos its the first time I'd verbalised the chance that it might not all come good.

Very hard to gear myself up to TTC this month tbh. I will just cos I've got OPKs left over and I'm a practical sort. But its so disheartening when you know there's little point.

mamaneedsamojito · 18/12/2015 06:28

Oh anna. I know people are generally just well meaning and interested but it's uncomfortable to be asked isn't it? Thanks It's a bit different but I have one rather nosy competitive friend who was desperate to reveal my first pregnancy to the world before anyone else knew (she was just guessing but was right). She'll be given a wide berth next time if there is one to avoid awkward questions I don't want to answer.

Curlywurly4 · 18/12/2015 07:06

We must have the same friend mama! I have also been grilled asked repeatedly about when I'll try for DC2. It's been going on for two years now. She guessed when I was pregnant recently, then put two and two together about the MC but was still really intrusive, wanting to know why I was off work etc when I clearly didn't want to talk about it. It's really put me off her actually.

Try not to be disheartened Anna. I've always had a short LP and my first pregnancy was fine. Been a bit more tricky this time but I put that down to my age (also ancient) and just bad luck. I find Vit B6 helps lengthen it, might be worth a try?

mamaneedsamojito · 18/12/2015 07:33

Urgh that sounds annoying Curly. Some people just like to be the first to know the 'gossip' don't they? I am always really careful about being sensitive to people - you've no idea how long they've been trying or what they've been through. I never ask.

MiniLop · 18/12/2015 10:20

My very good friend's sister told me that friend was pregnant before she did. Then I had to act surprised when friend told me. I felt awful about it and cross with her sister for telling me! Why do people have to do that?!
I'm now CD8 I think, AF all done, will start testing with cheapy OPKs on Monday. Who is next/first to POAS in Jan? Anyone testing on New Year's Day?

mamaneedsamojito · 18/12/2015 11:16

I think I'll be around the 4th Jab. EWCM started yesterday but no positive OPK yet...

mamaneedsamojito · 18/12/2015 11:17

Er... JAN!

Havetobecrazytolivehere · 18/12/2015 13:35

CD18 today but no sign of ov on IC sticks. Not sure if I should miss out this month but next AF is due Jan 1st.

weechops · 18/12/2015 14:23

Positive opk today cd15 woohoo!!

minilop I think I might be one of the first to test. Due Jan 2nd but I'm not very patient 😀 So I'll probably test New Year's Eve. Ah who am I kidding I'll probably start testing from the 29th at 10dpo Grin

weechops · 18/12/2015 14:25

havetobe have you had any other signs of ov? Could be you've just missed seeing the surge. What times do you do your opk?

BindiBarbarella · 18/12/2015 18:55

AF due 31st Dec so I'll probs test 1st Jan. Last month I tested the day AF was due and she greeted me mid test. It was V depressing! So I'm waiting until I'm late this time.

GuessHowMuch · 18/12/2015 20:39

AF due 31st Dec but not sure when I'll test this cycle. Will order some cheapies now in case I feel the need to test early - wasted two FRER last time Angry Might not test on New Year as it could be a bit depressing if it's a BFN...

Sodasoda · 18/12/2015 22:48

Had positive OPK yesterday on CD14, negative today so waiting for temp to confirm ovulation. If it's today then I'll be due on 1st jan! Will be testing 2nd assuming AF doesn't get me before then - can't stand BFN!

Annarose2014 · 19/12/2015 11:43

Guys I'm on CD8. Going by last month, I won't get a +opk till CD27. Is there anything I can take to raise my progesterone in the meantime?

I guess I'm too late for soy isoflavones. ......

Sodasoda · 19/12/2015 19:15

Sorry annarose, afraid I don't know much about it. I have heard talk of a progesterone cream on other threads. Just didn't want to leave you without any answer! Smile Sorry you're having problems and glad you have a proactive GP xx

Curlywurly4 · 19/12/2015 19:35

Vitamin B6 is supposed to help Anna. I've ovulated 5-6 days earlier since taking it. I take 100mg a day which I got from Holland & Barrett. **
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CD11 here & started the SMEP. Really hoping for a BFP, will be very disappointed have had a alcohol free Xmas/NY for nothing!

Cerrone85 · 19/12/2015 20:32

Hello everyone

Can I join this bus I've been on the December one but realised my test day will be 1st Jan.

TTC#2, cycle 1. No ewcm or +ve OPK this cycle though

GuessHowMuch · 19/12/2015 22:14

What cycle day are you on Cerrone? Were you expecting to have a positive OPK by now? Last month I was a little late getting my positive OPK. Hope SMEP goes well for you Curlywurly - we've mostly followed it this cycle.

Havetobecrazytolivehere · 19/12/2015 23:04

Sorry was actually CD14 yesterday - so tired I mistyped! I usually test in the afternoon and have been doing tests since CD11 but no sign of ov. Have had a bit of thrush so could be late ov I suppose (tried to squeeze into old jeans for a day). Did test today but only a faint line and no EWCM yet.
Have lost my nerve a bit anyway, me and DH have been working flat out since summer and are finding keeping up with housework and all the kids a bit of a struggle. Will keep up the dtd practice anyway ; )

Bugmuncher · 20/12/2015 09:05

Hello ladies! My AF looks like she's on her way this morning so I'm officially joining the January bus. curly that's a good tip about vitamin b6 and I'm also going to be trying SMEP this month. Bit nervous that it's going to be too much but it looks like the best way to increase chances. We're also going to use conceive plus - anyone used this before?

Celen · 20/12/2015 10:04

The SMEP plan sounds exhausting to me, not sure I'll be able to manage it although it is the best month for us this month - DH at home, not stressed with work, lots of alcohol over the festive period - but I'm often a late ovulater so it's too long a period to get frequently jiggy!

Having said that, it's cd6, period seems v light so I'm hoping for an early ov date this time. I need some ov sticks desperately though, ran out of money to get some!