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....

Whoop whoop Alexia!!!

fxskip you are so amazing!! I love that you did all this analysis!!!

Hmm interesting article Alexia not sure how that science figures with IUI - but you know at this stage of the game i just have to trust that the FC knows what they are doing!!!

Oh God fxskip please behave at work tomorrow... maybe consider talkng in food for everyone of course I am not suggesting bribery!!!

mouse enjoy Rome - such a wonderful city!
OMG are you a Youtube millionaire????

That is right starmist at my FC if after noon then cd1 next day. have loads of and and and whatever this is:

Ok so ALL SYSTEMS ARE GO!!!!
Bloods taken today have shown LH surge, I have just stabbed myself with the trigger and I have a scan at 9am and if follicle big enough IUI at 11.30 tomorrow... it is what it is but I really hope there has been a miracle growth spurt since this morning. The milk I had in office fridge had turned and I did not have time to have lunch (again).

Oh and this is my OPK chart... but you know I trust the blood test the clinic did over these

Kwick so are you testing with FMU? I was told not to. I did mine today at 1pm.

Also, do you stick them to the paper using celotape. I'm such a fucking weirdo. I don't know why i need to know. And do you keep them all in a folder.

Oh and I checked. $4 revenue from my YouTube. ROLLING IN IT. hahahaha.

Well, trust my luck, DH is "tired"

FX Kwick!! Grow folly grow!

Lsfx Kwick!!!!!!

Mouse I stick mine with sellotape. I've got the last couple of months but binned the rest of the year. Can't be good to see those

This is the one Kwick - good luck!!

Oh mouse stop it! now I want to get a scrap book for my OPKs, I've been chucking them in the bin up till now.

I've just raided my pickled eggs, had a massive craving. OH was like 'oooh your pregnant' I'm like, nope just a late night pig. Also only 2dpo...

mouse but you are making money!!! i want to become a YouTube star... but not sure what to talk about and I am not so photogenic...
This the first time I have selloed down and charted the OPKs like this but I may have HPTS in a box somewhere I am going to be that old lady that when she dies they cannot get to her as there are piles of clutter everywhere

sk1pper I have never been brave enough to try a pickled egg - although I love gherkins and pickled onions...

Omg you've just reminded me we've got gherkins in the fridge yessssssss

Totally getting a scrapbook. I decorate a planner each week so this will be super fun lol

DH became untired as soon as I accidentally got naked. Score!!

Star I'm sorry you're down. It hits all of us every now and then every day and although it feels like its never going to happen, it will. Just keep going, doing things that make you happy.

Sk1pper thats funny I'm 5dpo and had super vivid dreams last night, dreaming that I was a) pregnant b) a helicopter pilot and c) looked like Gwyneth Paltrow. Woke up very confused and disappointed to find none of those things were true.

Kwick I've got everything crossed for you - this is going to be the one :) :) :)

Mouse good work, an oldie but a goodie

fxskip I don't think Gwyneth is all that - I mean who calls their child "Apple"????

I had my scan this morning: follicle 15mm, which still below 16mm (preferred size prior to treatment) however Dr is hoping there is a mature egg inside (which is the important thing) as I am on cd20. Oestradiol levels good, lining good. All systems are go!!!
So magic potion going in at about 11.30am and will hopefully be there to meet egg (my version of SMEP)
Need to remember to get pineapple on the way home.

Hello, can I join you all?
Hello kwick fancy seeing you here

Name: Scottish
Age: 28
TTC #1
Cycle: Not sure, been trying for 13 months now
CD4

My cycles are usually around 34 days long but last month was 45 days (suspected anovulatory cycle).

The thread title caught my eye and I thought I'd join you lot if that's ok? You seem like a nice bunch

Of course you can Scottish, hope this month is lucky for you

Welcome Scottish!

Everything crossed kwick!!!

Good luck kwick! Keeping my fingers crossed for you :-) and welcome Scottish

Sending hugs to you Star - I think we all feel your pain.

Hiya scottish!!! Fancy that eh? you are most welcome!

So deed is done - off back to work!

Kwick - my mum always made pickled eggs. OH and his fam were always like ugghh but they are fully converted now. good luck for today! Thinking of you

Skip - what a random mix of interesting dreams. I'm jealous, my vivid dreams are always nightmares.

Welcome scottish!

Just did my last test, 20 day bloods. OH and I have already got an appointment in 2 weeks time to get the low down on all the results.

Sooooo. Thoughts???
I'm CD12 today
It's certainly darker than yesterday.

FX for your results Sk1pper

DTD last night on CD8, hoping to kind of follow SMEP and do every other day until positive OPK but its difficult with DH's shifts as he works two night shifts every 8 days so we end up missing a day or two here and there.

Hoping for ovulation on Monday (CD14) as we can get a good run in on Saturday, Sunday and Monday then.

Ooooh Mouse!! That's almost there, right on the edge actually. Do another tonight before bed if you can, I think you'll get a positive.

Its close Mouse I reckon, since you DTD last night, another one tomorrow morning would be ideal? Bearing in mind the surge gives you between 24-36 hours notice of OV and you need about 10 hours for the capacitation process...

Welcome scottish! I've added you to the list, with a test date of 16th Dec?

Star how did you get on with AF?

Kwick good news, they wouldn't have done it if they thought there was no point right? Am sending many, many positive vibes your way. Also, I weirdly don't hate the name Apple, although I wouldn't choose it myself!

Well it's DH's birthday tomorrow so it's only fair we get some nookie in.... operation get up for the airport at 3am and accidentally get naked surprise birthday bonk might work. and since it's birthday I might get another go tomorrow night after his lovely birthday pizza meal. So romantic.

Bloody hell its exciting stuff this ovulating malarky!!

Exciting news kwick I'll be lurking to see what happens!!!

Get to it mouse !

Everything crossed kwick keep those toes warm

We've only had an offer accepted on our first property today! Woohoo! DH is away but I'm going out to a concert with my dad tonight. Might have a little celebratory