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Thread 19 TTC#1 Just. Keep. Swimming.

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AliceScarlett · 27/09/2016 10:42

Hugh enjoys ISW and his love affair with Doreen. He watches out for skittle tits and weepyitis. Mrs Arseholey Fucknut (Af) shows up when you least want her but brings wine and soft cheese as a consolation prize.

We don't have rules as such but expect to be talked down from the ledge with kind and well meaning but firm words if you get too hysterical. But most importantly don't convince yourself you're pregnant in the tww That is paramount! It messes with your head and makes you crazy crazier

We don't get a lot of baby dust in these here parts. We want a fanny full of determined Doreen, not unicorn farts and gnome tears with extra sparkle. We've been going a while now so the novelty has somewhat worn off and we're slightly battle scarred and bruised in the cervix area.

Post your stats and add your dates. A more lovely, supportive group of ladies you couldn't wish to meet. We like it when the grads stick around. No question is too daft. We have opk experts, cervical mucus management teams and symptom spotters extraudinaire!

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Starmist · 09/10/2016 16:36

Oh Jem I'm so sorry, if I could give you a hug I would. You've got a lot of emotions going on at the moment, please be kind to yourself. My DH is the same, no emotion, you'd think he didn't care but he does. I think he just doesn't tell me how he's feeling as he doesn't want it to add to my upset. We never argued before but since TTC I've lost count of how many we've had & how many times I've ended up in tears. He loves you & he cares. Go & give him a hug xxx

Sorry you're out music Flowers

Your anniversary sounds lovely Alexia

Sorry you're having a tough time as well Alice Flowers

HepKestrel · 09/10/2016 17:10

Jem

Flowers music

bought my running shoes !!!! lets see if i can complete the first week of the c25k this week coming....

BDiff · 09/10/2016 17:50

TTC #1
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Cycle #2

Anyone else TTC after the implant? Had mine removed end of July, had no periods with the implant in but AF arrived when I expected for cycle 1. Now on CD 43 of cycle 2, took a PT last Sunday which was a BFN so not sure whats going on! Never had cycles this long before, even after I had the implant removed for a few months last time!

AliceScarlett · 09/10/2016 18:16

Ttc can put such a strain on relationships. I hope you and DH sort it out soon Jem x

Welcome Diff Hope you get diffed soon... Sorry couldn't resist!

Pug what's the plan to help with pcos? Metaformin??

Love it's typical isn't it? Getting a blood test on a specific cycle day is tricky.

Sorry things are difficult Starkey

Seems like a lot of us ran today. I did a horrible 8k, with heartburn, thinking about how hilarious it is that I thought I might have a baby now. I was also wondering if Starky had had her baby.

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HepKestrel · 09/10/2016 18:17

welcome bdiff !
sorry, not had the implant myself, but we are a diverse group, so hopefully someone can give you advice.

Mummyh2016 · 09/10/2016 18:29

Hi bdiff

I had 2 lots of implants fitted so in for 6 years. Had it out the end of April and went on the pill for 2 months. Got my BFP last night, if I don't count my 'cycle' from stopping my pill to my next proper period it only took me 2 cycles. Not a long time at all but it felt like bloody ages, especially when my best friend announced 4 weeks ago that she was pregnant. I felt like I would be in it for the long haul. Think it's cause ive been a wanting to try for the last 12 months so felt like I'd been trying all that time! My cycles reduced compared to the implant, I had 40-45 day cycles on the implant, since coming off the pill I had 29-32 day cycles.

Catlady100 · 09/10/2016 18:35

Hi all- I think I'm 8dpo tomorrow. It's really not worth testing is it? I'll be fighting the urge to buy a frer at the station in the morning! X

Binkybunny13 · 09/10/2016 19:26

Goodness me I need to keep more up to date with this thread, I keep falling off as you guys are so busy!

Sorry for the witch arriving for some Sad And jem, so sorry you are having such a hard time. I agree with others, men definitely deal with feelings differently- hope you've had a chat now and things are feeling less bleak Flowers

My DH has been sick through pretty much the whole of my FW Sad But think I might have ovulated late even for me (today- CD20) as had lots of EWCM yest/ today and feeing particularly frisky. And finally managed to sweet talk him into DTD early this morning, so we have a gap of 4days but hopefully hit the beginning and end of the FW. Will try and bother him tomorrow too to catch the end of the window just in case; chances are v low I think this cycle but feasible I suppose. Have a job interview to prepare for in 2ww at least so something to keep my mind off things!

Finally Mummy- congrats! Let this be the start of a run of BFP!

BDiff · 09/10/2016 19:31

That's good to hear Mummyh2016, congratulations! I had the implant In for 3 years, out for 6 months then in again for 6 months. Didn't have any periods when it was in and last time I had it out for 6 months I was having cycles of around 30 days so never had a cycle this long before, feels very frustrating!

kwick · 09/10/2016 19:53

jem sorry you are feeling sad (well you were on Friday - I am a bit behind on the thread) CakeBrew

You are BRAVE si1ver!!!

Hep I think you are perfectly reasonable to want a BFP before your friend Smile

harriet I definitely recomemd you getting checked out if only for peace of mind.

I don't care when baby comes - I just want to have one soon!!!

Sorry snarky Flowers

Welcome tenner!!

pug my Hycosy was £550 - I requested the report and there is a comment on their about the scans being of poor quality due to my "big BMI" and also mentions 2 ovaries when I have but one... my FC is beginning to get on my tits. I am in the process of querying.

Happy anniversary Alexia!!

Jem how lovely that your Grannie made you something and very soon you will be putting it to good use.
Very very sorry you are having such a hard time of it.

Congratulations mummy!!!! You are going to be a mummy!!! StarStarStar

Hep is your countdown for LSFX? Wink

Welcome back miw!

Sorry for AF music Flowers

Welcome BDiff!!

Catlady way too early: STEP AWAY FROM THE FRER!!

kwick · 09/10/2016 19:55

Wow! Am finally caught up!

Going to eat the lovely chard we got off the allotment today, watch the xfactor & pretend it is not sunday pm.

WantingBaby1 · 09/10/2016 19:58

London I'm so sorry you're feeling shit. Men can be insensitive bastards sometimes :( had a similar situation with my DH when he had a hissy fit about me buying him pregncare men's fertility tablets. Apparently it's a total and utter burden to take one vitamin tablet a day with the homemade meal I've cooked. God, what a nightmare I am! Hope you feel better soon ((hugs))

Pugmummy87 · 09/10/2016 20:07

Oh Jem you really are having a crappy time of it lately. I just think that men don't get it, so much of ttc falls on us women, waiting around for ovulation, then the bastard tww, the upset and feeling of failure (for me personally) when AF arrives.
I hope you can work through things.

Mummy congrats, I must have missed your annoucement!

Alice not sure what the plan is tbh. Weight loss is one. May ask about metformin as can help with weight loss (I lose verrry slowly), but I read through the NICE guidelines for management of pcos and ttc yesterday (clue myself up ready for gp) and it's not often given as it's not licensed for pcos, would need referring to specialist, sometimes they give it alongside clomid. Will obviously need to have a few investigations first to determine if I'm ovulating.

I am doing Hiit workouts with some resistance/weight training as meant to be good for pcos and vitamin d supplements. Treated myself to a proper supportive sports bra today as the girls have been jiggling rather too much when I've been doing high knees and burpees!

Welcome diff .

If anyone would like a box of unopened clear blue dual hormone opks then please let me know. They are shown in the picture.

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HepKestrel · 09/10/2016 20:10

kwick yup ! the countdown before the (minimum) time being allowed to ttc again.

LondonJem · 09/10/2016 20:48

Thanks for all your kind thoughts you lovely lot Flowers

sk1pper · 09/10/2016 22:36

Are you feeling a bit better london?

LondonJem · 10/10/2016 08:29

We sorted things out but I'm still really low to be honest. I just know AF will come again this week and I'm already dreading the physical and emotional pain of it. It really does feel like a living nightmare and that I might just wake up and think Thank God that didn't all actually happen!

Good luck for all the upcoming testers this week, I hope we get some bfps fx

MouseLove · 10/10/2016 08:33

Morning everyone.

Sorry you're feeling shit still London, see each AF as a new opportunity to bring life. It's not a bad thing, it's getting rid of all the crap so you have the best chance. Hard I know, but a positive spin might help. X

Well had a bit of a weird weekend. My aunty passed away yesterday from cancer. My mum and dad are upset so had to console my mum. My other uncle has also just been given 3 months. I just feel really sorry for my cousin. I know he's not going to handle it.

BUT, I did have a relaxed weekend, saw friends Friday night and then had more friends over last night for tea. Back still bad but the tummy ache has subsided. I think I'm due my AF maybe Friday or next weekend. My temp stayed high this morning and I have my cross hair on the chart. Sooo I'm thinking I either didn't ovulate, ovulated twice (around day 6 and again at 20) or I ovulated late (at day 20 ) since I've had the symptoms and temp to support that. BUT, in all honestly I have no clue.

Hope everyone has a good Monday!! X

sk1pper · 10/10/2016 09:05

London - poor you :( we've all been there emotionally so I think we all know how you are feeling. Chin up xx

Mouse - so sorry to hear about your aunt and uncle xx

No good news from me either unfortunately. Struggling at the moment from some really really weird shit which I can only assume is due to a hormonal balance. My chin is absolutely covered in painful cyst like acne, I seem to treat 1 and another 2 appear. Also, OH and I have been unable to DTD on 3 separate occasions since the end of AF because it simply hurts me too much. Neither are problems I've experienced before. I'm anxiously waiting my Doctors appointment..

LondonJem · 10/10/2016 09:08

So sorry about your aunt mouse Sad and your uncle's diagnosis, that's awful. FlowersFlowers

Skipper I find sulphur soap really good for clearing up spots. You can get it pretty cheap off amazon. It helps keep my rosacea spots at bay. Sorry you are having pain, what kind of pain is it? Have you tried sperm friendly lube?

HepKestrel · 10/10/2016 10:27

Sorry about your aunt and uncle mouse Flowers

Binkybunny13 · 10/10/2016 10:55

Oh mouse so sorry Flowers

AliceScarlett · 10/10/2016 10:59

Pug Oo yes please! I'll PM you.

Sorry to hear that Mouse

Hope the GP can help Skipper

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sk1pper · 10/10/2016 11:00

London - Willing to try anything for the spots now, will get some of that soap thanks. The pain is penetrative, like stabbing pain in my core. It's not really friction.

sk1pper · 10/10/2016 11:02

Also does anyone know if a GP can refuse to refer you privately if they refuse to refer you on the NHS. Just want to know my rights.