Thread 21 TTC #1 - The one where all our cycles went haywire but we DID NOT GIVE UP

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Calling all clomid-ers, OPK-ers, temp-ers and anyone else on the TTC Bus.

We are long past cervix prodding (in fact we know where it is at any given time just by closing our eyes) and we have ditched the Gregorian calendar in favour of the TTC Cycle Day calendar. We don't do baby dust, or baby-dancing, we just keep legs spread and fingers crossed (LSFX) We love a baby bomb from a prior bus-mate, but if we get told to 'just relax and enjoy it' ONE MORE TIME you will get a punch in the face. You get kwick-cake if you behave, and talked down from the ledge when you need it.

Hop on board, post your stats and prepare to be dazzled by the wealth of TTC knowledge we long-timeys have to share....

Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Mouseeeee happy birthday to youuuu!

Happy birthday mouse !

Happy birthday mouse Coffee away!

I did put myself down for testing at the end of this week. Now I really can't work out why! When If AF comes she is due on Saturday when I am staying at my Mum's without DH and going to a family get together. Yay! But as that will only be 8dpo there will not be any testing. I have a wish list of outcomes this month, in order of preference:

1. No AF on Saturday and a BFP a few days later (I can dream!)
2. No AF on Saturday but AF at a later date which would mean my LP had increased (the later the better up to the point where I end up convincing myself I'm pregnant when I'm not).
3. AF on Saturday but I have no emotional meltdown and go on to thoroughly enjoy the day with my family and if possible no delayed meltdown on Sunday either.

Things I don't want:

1. AF on Saturday and a full blown breakdown in front of my mum who doesn't know we are TTC.
2. AF earlier than Saturday which would mean LP had shortened.

I'll obviously keep you guys fully appraised of what I end up with!

Happy birthday mouse and congrats wanting
This is amazing!

I'm about to book myself cheap flights to London for September with the hopes that I can't use them because I'll either be too pregnant to fly or will have a wee babe who needs me.

For the log, I'm due AF on 4th Dec.

Happy birthday mouse
And thanks jem and kav. Music and candles it is (and maybe a new bullet - blast one not quite doing it anymore ). Just so hard in the week when you can't really be arsed! My horny 21 year old self would be horrified!

Yep do it Tenner I only bought spa day gift vouchers on Friday and they run out in 6 months, so looks like no sauna/steam room or hot tub for me! Sod's law I'm telling you!

Huge congratulations Mrs and Wanting - that's amazing news! How fab to be upduffed on cycle 2! Stuff dreams are made of

Happy Birthday Mouse

Kwick so sorry about the bfns lovey, I hope there's still time for you to pull one out the bag! You deserve this!

Hey Music! I only took it cd 2-6. You take it for 5 days at the beginning of your cycle either days 2-6, 3-7, 5-9 usually. I hope you get your dream no.1 choice on the list but if not I hope your LP is longer this cycle. It's added stress having to worry about that isn't it? Why can't it just be a normal length? Surely not too much to ask!

Feeling even more sad today that my babe didn't stick around This struggle is real and shit. I'm on cd12 and my opks have been rubbish so far. Last month I had a positive on cd11! We couldn't dtd last night as hubby has hurt his bloody knee which is stressing me out as FW is going to be soon (I hope!). Wanted to do SMEP again but doubt that's happening now.

alexia

my opks weren't great this month, look after yourself, you don't necessarily ovulate at the same day each month.

Thanks Hep Hope you're okay xx

Thanks ladies! Hope you don't mind if I lurk for a while whilst I get my head about this bfp business!

Happy birthday mouse! Enjoy lots of coffee. Decaf ain't all that.

alexia I'm so sorry you're feeling down I don't think anyone can say anything to make you feel better, but know we're thinking of you.

I'm ok alexia still have my wobbles

I had lots of baby cuddle time at the weekend which was lovely and bittersweet at the same time.

LSFX for you kwick

Thanks ladies for the birthday wishes. Had a lovely day. Got lots of nice things. Me and DH had a massive conversation over lunch about TTC and turns out he's already told his friend lol. BUT I'm feeling so happy and positive about the next few months of trying. Think we're going to relax a lot more at least until our wedding anniversary in June. Dream come true would be preggers or have a little one by next Christmas but we're being really realistic that my health issues need to be more of a focus and taken into consideration.

I still can't believe we've had 3 BFP this past week!! It felt like we needed some. So happy for you ladies.

Oh and I spent a lot in the nespresso shop.

Well done 👍 Mrs G! Yay

Penblwydd Hapus moose 🎁Happy birthday

My next AF due 23ish or December

Way to go mrs!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!

music your poor finger!!! So sorry the pineapple was the culprit!!

This morning I was chanting in sanskrit as a way to calm me. I live Yoga and around the time of my BFP in March I found a class that worked time wise but the MC threw me and I know it is silly but I did not want to explain to the teacher at the time.

OMG wanting!!!! Congrats to you too!!!

Haha sk1pper unfortunately not... I nearly threw up this morning but this is down to a coughing fit/stress. I did have some boobage ache at the weekend but that seems to have dissipated... do 4 consecutive BFNs count?

Happy Birthday mouse!!!

Cannot help you there geeup have had no chukka-chukka for 9 years!!!

Alexia remember: you are in perfect time

Fanks for all warm wishes I am desperately hoping we have not met our BFP quota!

Should read "I love yoga"!!

Gee/Miw - well all be testing/awaiting AF around the same time in December. I don't know about you but this cycle will be difficult if it's a fail.

Mouse - happy belated birthday, hope its been a good one xx

Tenner - oooh what are your London plans? Evoking Sod's law seems like a very good idea!

Alexia - I can't imagine how you're feeling, especially with the amount of BFPs that have just rolled in. I know it's hard, but you will get there. You will. Remember, don't think about what has or hasnt happened, think about what's yet to happen, focus on that. Stay strong xx

Kwick - I am rooting for you still, you are a champion pineapple eater and foot warming expert.

Hugs alexia sorry you're feeling low, I can't imagine how painful it must be to get your hopes up like that and lose it. I hope it's not long until you get your sticky BFP and it will make all of this heartache go away.

Kwick there is a big world out there of ttcers we are but a few, there is plenty of room for our BFP s too. PMA

Having one of the worst journeys home of my life.. it's been an hour and half on one bus so far.. still nowhere near. Practising slow breathing but want to scream..

Jam sorry about your argument but I'm glad to hear things are better now. I'm due 17th Dec, thanks for doing a list. Hope you get home soon!

Kwick I am also partial to Ant & Dec (tho Dec is my fave). Btw whenever I put on my slippers or eat some pineapple I now think of you!

Alexia I'm sorry you're having a tough day keep strong lovey, it will happen xx

Oh my god Mrs & Wanting congrats!!!!! Eeeeek we are so lucky right now, hope more BFPs will be coming soon.

Happy birthday Mouse hope you've had a lovely day.

1. I am in 2ww
2. In 2ww you should eat pineapple for first five days, laugh a lot and keep feet warm
3. To keep said feet warm I use a seed bag which heats up in microwave
4. In 2ww one should avoid heavy lifting
5. My microwave broke at the weekend
6. I picked up new one after work today
7. Shit it was heavy
8. Feel like back and "core" did not handle that well

10. At least feet now warm

11. Do not put feet directly into microwave to heat up.

Talking of television fancies, I really have a thing for John Simm and David Tennant at the moment. Been watching one of the old Doctor Who series where they are in a couple of episodes together. Not sure if I fancy them or the characters they play though.

Have started doing the following: not thinking about ovulatng or ovulation week. We just dtd every other day until I am on. Whilst haven't had a BFP it does make me feel better as I ignore my way through TWW.

💐Alexia

I did finally get home and straight into my slippers! Photo evidence for kwick - take it easy with microwaves please

Another BFN on an OPK this morning as strip HPT did not work... methinks I am goinv to be out and facing a third round of IVF...

On the positive side I got to open my Beauty Advent calendar today!!!!

kwick

I was so hoping this was your month. I am in awe of the journey you are taking on your own, you are such a strong, determined woman and you are one day closer to holding your baby in your arms

Jem loving your slippers !!! (and your black furry lap warmer )

p.s. pineapple is still a devils fruit........ bleurgh....

I'm officially in 2ww. And the house is still not yet back together after building work. OH db and sil are visiting in a week. eek ! there isn't even enough floor space for a mattress let alone the non-existent day bed which we havn't bought yet !!!! And don't even mention christmas decorations to me yet.....

We are doing a good 2 hour dust/vacuum/unpack session each night this week.

Sorry Kwick. Like hep said, you'll get there. And you'll have the best damn eggs to do IVF. I have bought it starts with an egg in your recommendation and have drunk a pint of whole milk for the past 2 days!