Relaxed TTC Feb/March/April 2016

[stumblymonkey]

Hi,

We've just agreed to start TTC #1 in March so just starting to look at preparing for that - prenatal vitamins, losing some weight, etc.

I'm 33 and have only been with my OH for just over a year but we're both sure this is the relationship for us...we'll be getting married but want TTC as a priority and fit any wedding around Mother Nature.

Not planning any temp checking or charting or such like....maybe I'll change my mind if I'm not preggers after six months or so!

Anyone planning TTC about the same time and want to keep in touch on this thread for relaxed catch ups about preparing and then TTC?

Sarah X

CD11?? I'm on CD25 and waiting for AF to turn up. Do you mean 11dpo?

I did mean 11dpo
Actually CD 33 (of 34-36)

So today I have had some spotting so I'm expecting my AF in the next day or 2. This is exciting as it means I'm in for this cycle! Also I'm really pleased as have been taking metformin for 5 months now for PCOS and my cycle length has reduced from 75 days to 32! My question though is if anyone else experiences spotting prior to AF do you count that as CD1 or when you actually start? I'm going to chart his cycle as it is he only way to see if I am ov, so just want to know when I should start.

Tee hee, I was worried you were having a very short cycle!

Devgal CD1 is when you actually start, red blood needing more than a pantiliner, rather than just spotting.

I'm having cramps on and off, AF not due til Saturday... But its 2nd cycle off the patch, so, not exactly regular is it . Role on cycle 3

Thanks Alice! Should arrive tomorrow or Thursday then I'm thinking! It's a bit of a novelty for me to vaguely know when AF might arrive, let alone have a little clue before hand!

Sounds really positive Devgal.

I have managed to resist testing again today with the crappy tests. I have some FRER tests arriving today so I will test tomorrow with FMU and see what it says. Not wildly hopeful if I'm honest, but still no AF on CD35!

Oo Mango, sounds exciting! Fingers crossed

Ok, have I lost it or is that a line? It's darker in real life but only by a little?

I see a line!!!

I see a line!!

Tis a line!

Why am I suddenly terrified I've made a mistake reading it.. I feel like it can't be real. Just started to get cramps too, feel like AF but can't be

I think it's normal to feel a sense of disbelief!
Hopefully it'll settle in over the next few days and you'll feel really excited!!

Congrats Vertical!

Welcome newbies!

Still on af. DP was very sweet, kept checking I was okay and not too disappointed. Just waiting for ov time, ordered a load of opks to get the best chance!

Oooh, congratulations, Vertical

No news from me, 8 dpo, but was so ill in the fertile window we never dtd

FX for everyone else.

Dynia, I'm sorry you're worried your colleagues will think you're less serious is you have a baby. Why does no one ever question a man's commitment to work when they have children? I'm being silly, I know why they don't, I just wish things would change.

VC, it's a shock, will take some time to sink in. There are a lot of uncertainties in pregnancy, I'd be the same I think.

AF hurry up! Cramps on and off since Monday, progressively getting worse, I'm so over cycle 2.

DH went to the DR's and they are going to do blood tests for low sex drive? No idea. Anyway he said it would be good if we could have sex once in the fertile window. I had to look away otherwise I would have sent him daggers. This TTC business could take years. Pissed off.

Congratulations vertical!
I'm just waiting now...

Congratulations Vertical, very exciting!! And I didn't need to open the pick to see the line.

AF has arrived on day 31 which is amazing! A year ago I never thought I would see 30 day cycles, let alone regularly! So that is now, the last ever AF I actually want!

Congratulations vertical 😊 . I weighed yesterday and only lost half a pound. I know it's still a loss but a little gutted as I've been really good. Got my af the day before though so that won't be helped. Going for a nice big loss this week. I have 1st6lb until I'm at my goal now! Want to get a little lower but will have to see what happens with ttc. I start my second to last pill packet on Saturday. X

Theresa, try not to get down, 1lb is still an amazing loss!! It's a sustainable loss. I've only been back on the weight loss bandwagon for a couple weeks now, but I set my goal weight loss rate to 1lb per week. Historically I've always struggled to lose even that after the first month of eating well and exercising. I always seem to lose a couple lbs. week for a few weeks and then nothing for aaaages. FX it's different this time. 1.1kg down this week. I've bought myself a Fitbit charge HR to replace my old Fitbit flex. I wanted something more. I'm loving it so far and look forward to seeing how it tracks proper exercise once I stop coughing so much and get back to it!

Hi everyone, can I join in?

ttc #1 DP and I have been together 18 months and I had my coil removed in September as it was due out. Just been using the (frustratingly reliable) withdrawal method since. This is the first month we have upgraded Haha! Not trying trying, but just seeing what happens.

I of course am unable to just see what happens. I've downloaded ovia and ff and am pretty in tune with when I ovulate etc. Had a clockwork 35 day cycle until a couple of months ago but it's been anything from 27-36 days recently. Not doing temps etc (yet) but going by CM and dates roughly. DP works away so this could be a loooooong process. Pretty sure I ovulated yesterday, had sex tues am. I've had a cold so we haven't done it much this month. Pretty sure we are out for this month but I feel I need to join this or I'll terrify the poor boy with ovulation and temps and prescribed sex!

Hiya Sausage!

I get what you mean about joining the chat to keep yourself from overdoing it with DP, mine TOTALLY tuned out last time around. If you O'd today and DTD on Tuesday you're in with a chance, but I'm not sure I'd waste a HPT until AF is late. I'm DEFINITELY out for similar reasons. DH works away in Paris during the week and I had the cold from HELL (and bronchitis, woo, fancy) the last two weekends. Even so, it's still nice to come on here and cheer everyone else on!

I've never used Ovia, just FF, and I've heard a lot of people say they preferred FF because it seems more accurate unless you have the stock 28 day cycle. Are you going to use OPKs at all? They're a bit of a headfuck for me as I never get a +, but they might be useful for you if your cycles vary each month.

AF from hell. Enjoying all the ibuprofen and coffee.
DH said again yesterday "if we have sex once in the fertile window I'll be pleased" he's not initiated outside of the window... Is that it then? Once a month is OK is it?