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First time TTC - join me on this journey

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nishp13 · 14/02/2016 19:04

Hi all, this is my first time TTC and would be grateful for anyone else who wants to join this journey with me until I get a BFP.

I have been using the Period Diary app to track my ovulation/fertility dates. I have a period that lasts 6 days and usually my cycle is approx 27days. According to the app my ovulation date was yesterday (13th Feb). We have tried twice before this date.

Wondering if there are any others which have had successful pregnancies using solely apps? Or if they have any tips on identifying ovulation?

Would love to share the highs and lows with you lovely people on this journey x

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Fuzyfelt23 · 15/04/2016 19:08

It is a great app, very detailed and love the little handy hints it gives you. Isn't this such a stressful process... Waiting and waiting and then wondering why it hasn't worked! Hopefully I'll be a bit more lucky on Cycle 2.

Nataliefruit - are you ever late or always in time? I'm like clockwork so i know if i'm late somethings awry

Blondie0912 · 15/04/2016 19:16

Hey Fuzy welcome!!!!!!!!! You are showing some serious restraint not testing early- good girl!! Fingers crossed its a BFP!!!!

Nataliefruit- I really hope it's going to turn to be BFP in a few days!!!! Some people have definitely gotten their BFP after a few days post AF so let's keep our fingers crossed! Last month I was 8 days late for no reason HmmHmmHmm had no symptoms either way (wasn't even really expecting AF when she arrived!) but was glad for a new cycle to start! Sometimes I think Mother Nature just decides to mess with us when we actually start caring about our cycles!

I use Ovia too and love it- although I'm apparently in my fertile window now- and the DH is away on a stag do (great timing!) so obvs this month is out! Onto cycle 3 Grin

nataliefruit · 15/04/2016 19:36

The honest answer Fuzyfelt is I don't know - I only came off the pill in early February, had a withdrawal bleed & a 32 day cycle (which I realise is really good just after coming off hormonal contraception). I'm on cday 28 today but ovia reckons my period was due yesterday based on my last cycle. I'm16 days post ov either way so maybe it's still a bit early.

Just took an opk out of curiosity as I'd heard some ladies have found they're pregnant from strange results (clutching at straws much?!) & strangely got a weak positive so maybe I need to get a different brand of pregnancy test! This morning was a clearblue one

Have you got your peak opk yet Blondie? You might be lucky enough so catch that egg when DP comes home :)

nataliefruit · 15/04/2016 19:37

Forgot to say happy baby dust to all :)

Fuzyfelt23 · 16/04/2016 08:34

Any news today? 1 day until AF and I can feel it arriving!!

nataliefruit · 16/04/2016 13:37

Still waiting for AF here. If she doesn't arrive I'll test again on cd 32 (29 currently) as that was the day I got my period last month. Frustrating as I'm going on holiday next week & just want to know one way or the other so I know not to drink etc if it is bfp.

Sorry you're feeling like AT is on her way Fuzyfelt, fx for next month.

Fuzyfelt23 · 17/04/2016 10:55

AF arrived Sad onto a new cycle

nataliefruit · 17/04/2016 11:15

Sorry AF got you Fuzy, at least your cycle seems regular as you knew it was due today. Fingets crossed for next month. Hows everyone else doing?

Still no AF here... got a FRER ready for Tuesday if she doesn't show. It's driving me nuts!! Confused

Bellini239 · 17/04/2016 13:07

Hi everyone how's it going?! Think af is due imminently can feel it coming lol. How long has everyone been trying for? Xx

nataliefruit · 17/04/2016 13:32

Think I may have just got a bfp!! ShockShock

Blondie0912 · 17/04/2016 14:26

Ahhhh Natalie CONGRATS Hun! How exciting - hopefully this thread is going to start becoming lucky now with two BFPs!!!!! Grin must say I'm pretty jealous how quickly you got back to normal after the pill and then to get a BFP- how fantastic!!! Hope you're celebrating today Grin

nataliefruit · 17/04/2016 14:45

I know I feel guilty like I cheated pushing to the front of the line! Hopefully you all won't be too far behind Grin I really didn't think it'd happen this month as we really didn't DTD that much after ovulation (lots b4 tho) so it just goes to show ladies all it takes is one little swimmer to make it!

It's just one test tho so not getting too carried away yet, especially with the negative clearblue on Friday. All a bit surreal at the moment!

Fuzyfelt23 · 17/04/2016 23:05

Wow congratulations!!!!! Hope it stays BFP nataliefruit. Apparently its better to DTD before ovulation because sperm stays alive for a few days, where as if you do it just after ovulation the sperm might not get to the egg in time before it breaks up xx

Harpsichord85 · 18/04/2016 07:40

That's amazing news nataliefruit! Congratulations! I'm feeling like this is a lucky thread Smile xx

Bellini239 · 18/04/2016 13:38

Congratulations!!!!!!! Woooooopeeeeeeeeee! Xxxxx

JustmeC · 18/04/2016 17:14

Hello. This is a lucky thread because I got my BFP too! Over the moon, but very anxious & just hoping that all goes well. Sending good luck to everybody!

Harpsichord85 · 18/04/2016 18:09

Congratulations! !! Xxxx

Fuzyfelt23 · 18/04/2016 18:49

Congratulations that's great news Smile

Bellini239 · 18/04/2016 19:08

Congrats x

Russkispy · 18/04/2016 19:22

Congratulations!
Can I join you, ladies. First time TTC for baby#1. I've just turned 40. Been off the pill since 2014. Checking OPK since then and pretty consistent with OV on CD13.
I've been using Ovia app but found it misleading and inconsistent with my days and fertile window. I'm now using and relying on calendars on whenmybabydue.com and countdowntopregnancy.com
I've just finished my period and will be at home in time for OV. Fingers and toes crossed for happening from the first go. Am I lucky enough?!

sparksalot · 18/04/2016 21:31

Hello all hoping I can join in this group!

We've been ttc since Jan, was in the pill for 16 years ive been using ovia which I love! Had a BFP last Sunday Monday and Tuesday. Started to bleed last night got bfn 3 times since, so guessing it's gone with the pain and backache! It's total pants, had a bit of a cry today. Doc is sendin me to EPU on wed but I know it's gone.

Just want to get this over with so we can start again Sad

sparksalot · 18/04/2016 21:33

Congratulations to all the ladies who've had the bfp's!! Grin

JessicaClaire · 18/04/2016 22:32

Hi ladies :) First time TTC, just come of the pill and started first cycle! So excited for this journey! Hope to share it with you all. I'm 23, getting married in August!

Blondie0912 · 19/04/2016 15:25

Wow this thread blew up last night! Welcome to Russ, Sparks, and Jessica Grin GrinGrin and lots of baby dust to you all!!!!!

So sorry to hear your story Sparks- I can't imagine how that must have felt... You have a great attitude about it though- it wasn't meant to be- onto the next cycle- but maybe have a few glasses of wine in the meantime, or chocolate Wine

How is everyone getting on? I just had a scan today of my lady-bits... GP referred me because of AF being unpredictable for a while now plus no BFPs Confused... The consultant said there was nothing to worry about but I don't get the results for about 7 days Sad... Just going to keep my fingers crossed and keep DTDing... Haha!

Russkispy · 19/04/2016 17:05

Thanks Blondie.
Sparks- sorry to hear it and yes, here's to the next cycle.
Last night Came across an interesting site- expectingscience.com - if anyone is interested, or maybe familiar with it, but certainly makes an interesting read