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....

I've had tummy ache alllllll day today. MEH!! Back is playing up again too. It's like my body just wants to piss me off constantly. I know it won't be another few hours until I'm home and can put my pjs on. Blar.

Re the boobs. They've never been sensitive. I mean, I might jump if you twiddle the nips but never have been one for sore boobs. Maybe that's what the problem is?

My DH asked what the best position was last night. Totally out of the blue. And after we had DTD. I said probably missionary? But none are probably better than the other??

Skip such a good point, God imagine. The only upside for me is that failing to conceive prompted me to finally sign up for the ceramics course I'd thought about for so long. I've really been loving it. No baby but plenty of wonky bowls 👍🏼

Welcome back binky

Mouse I have not tested either I am worlds biggest poas phobe. No corner for me!

Aw londonjam what a lovely idea - I want to make wonky bowls!

I don't normally get sore nipples for AF but before my MC that's how I realised I was pregnant - they were so tender I thought something was wrong with my bra!

mouse positions which give deeper penetration ..... Failing that, stick to the fun ones

Sounds good Skip fx for another high temp tomorrow too! With you on the effort thing. I've annoyingly gained some weight since ttc because of the sadness (verging on depression), loss and awful roller coaster ride it's been. Not a drinker, smoker, coffee/tea drinker but I do comfort eat sometimes which is awful Who doesn't love toast and chocolate when they're feeling shit?

Welcome back Binky nice you have you back with us.

Ceramics course sounds blissful Jam. How many dpo now?

Sorry your body is being a twat Mouse. Missionary and doggy style are apparently best for reaching the cervix.

Mouse, I've always read that missionary is best but I guess anything where you're not fighting gravity is helpful!

London, love the idea of a ceramics course. It must be so much fun to be able to use bowls that you've made yourself.

Welcome back bunny :)

I've been so unhealthy recently (as I sit here sipping a rhubarb gin and tonic...). I've decided that 2017 is definitely the year when I get myself together which can only be a good thing from a TTC perspec. Before then, I'm going to enjoy Christmas obviously ;)

London i am 8dpo . I dont think i ll be testing really dont have the heart for it
Just got an information pack from
The fertility clinic and it made
Me Feel so low . Cant believe it has come
To this

Oh Nicky, I'm so sorry. I don't think it's what any of us expects when starting TTC. Sending lots of good thoughts your way

Nicky

Nicky - sorry hon don't give up though! It's tough but when life gives you lemons, you gotta make lemonade. Turn this whole thing on it's head, you're on the right path to fixing this. It won't be much longer till you have your BFP.

Kath - rhubarb gin and tonic sounds AMAZING. Where on earth did you buy rhubarb gin? Sorry not at all helping here I know

Alexia - coffee and cake is my go to treat when AF arrives. Sometimes I think you just need to let go and binge otherwise your body feels like it's being tortured. Is there some exercise you can do to combat the weight gain. I am absolutely loving Yoga so would strongly encourage you to try if you haven't already. Or just go for a romantic walk at the weekend with your OH? And totally DTD in the woods or something

Mouse - hope you're feeling a bit better now and managed to slip into your pjs!

Hi binky!

sk1pper, I found the gin in M&S at the weekend. It's so good - I think a splash in a glass of prosecco come Christmas will be delicious. And this is probably why I need to get healthy in 2017...

Thanks, I'll get myself some of that this weekend. Mmmm!!

The wonky bowls are amazing. Seriously anyone interested just Sign Up to a course it's the best thing I've done. It's three hours a week and it's utterly absorbing all I think and feel is clay for that time

Nicky love stay strong you'll get there and that's all that matters

Hey folks, just checking in.

Only two days to go, Jam, you can do it! Not long to go until your GP appt now which must be a relief. I don't get to talk through all my results until early Jan and I'm getting impatient!
Would be lovely to see some pictures of your finest ceramic creations if you'd like to share?

Fitness: I definitely need to improve this as well. I stopped going to the gym and running when I had a bad chesty cough a few weeks ago and I haven't gone back. I keep thinking there's not much point when all the Christmas festivities are just around the corner

Boobage: I don't ever get any sore boobs either and wonder what it would feel like. If I do ever get that in the TWW it's bound to get me overly excited...

EJ sorry to hear you've had a bad few days. I hope things have picked up since Weds and you're feeling happier now.

Sk1pper hope you are feeling free and liberated with your relaxed cycle. Same to you, Binky, hope the relaxed approach wins the day for you.

Fingers crossed those temps stay raised for you FX. I have a lot of admiration for you lot who take temps daily. I tried it a couple of times this month and failed miserably - the stress of knowing I had to temp stopped me falling asleep!

Kwik once again I am in total awe of your crazy schedule and your incredible strength and determination. Honestly, you're an inspiration and possibly descended from the Duracell Bunny.

So I had my HSG and pelvic scan last week on CD11. I got a positive OPK in the evening of CD17 and they are still very positive tonight on CD19. Hoping that 48 hours+ of positives is okay and not some sign that my polycystic ovaries are playing silly buggers.

We've REALLY been trying extra hard for a successful month this month; lots of DTD since the first positive OPK. DP has been an absolute trooper!

Can't do much else now as I'm not going to see DP until Saturday and then we're at my parents', but certainly can't say we didn't give it a good go.

Friday tomorrow - woohoo!

Kathrino our flat has wonky pots and bowls on a few shelves now - I love it. Also made some Christmas tree tiles which are proudly on display

Alexia I'm 12 DPO today AF due saturday xx

Hello penguin good to see you lovely did you get any feedback from the scan? I hope all was well. Great news on the OPK and DTD sounds like you are doing well. Fx for you !

Hey alexia all good here thanks for asking. 14dpo today. Seems like it should be later already! Still no symptoms other than being a bit more tired and spotty. And being more out of breath walking up stairs. Although that's possible an indication of my fitness levels... Going to poas again tomorrow to check progression but stop temping. FF told me off for doing it today! How is your tww going?

To jump in on the boob discussion - mine are never sore. Not with AF and not with BFP now either. It's like they have no nerve endings at all!

On the comfort food discussion that is me most days. I seem to find an excuse for cake and chocolate whenever I can. It's not good...

EJ sorry to hear about the accident. Hope all is okay.

jam hang on in there and PMA!

FX for all twwers!

No feedback yet, Jam, no. My appointment got pushed back a week from its initial date to 5th Jan so I'm going to have to wait it out a bit longer.

Feeling pretty positive but might get a sneaky blood test in next week just to double check ovulation did happen.

Got a nice family weekend planned in the meantime which is going to be a lovely way to take my mind off it all. Hope you're enjoying the festive run up

Day 1, cycle 13

Oh, shitbags. So sorry X

Well balls London. Absolute balls.

I'm so sorry the bitch came early. Seriously not cool. Urgh!!!! I feel so sad when one of you veterans is out. Not fair.

Temping question. Ive only been doing it a few months but last month and thisi've noticed an odd pattern. I get a +ve opk, then two days later my temperature goes up. The day after that its dropping before going back up again. Any ideas?

So sorry jam really had everything crossed for you

Mhmm jam I'm thinking Ghost... lol I actually tried to find a ceramics course near me but there is sod all creative round here. Sounds lush. Temp back down again - I knew it was too good to be true!! So back on the OPKs and DTD every other day. I've got cramps low down on my right side, so maybe something is happening. Who knows.

Sorry London - why is it so early grrrrr!

So I'm ovulating this morning. I didn't use an opk, I just know...I'm so used to my body now it seems. The problem is OH refused to BD last night because we don't have a working shower this morning (it's fair enough). So my last DTD session was in the evening of the 6th. Do you think that's okay? I'm not sure it's enough, I normally time it much closer to ov.