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....

Jam CD 7 you think? I'd be getting started on the OPKs if I were you - its far less disappointing than a HCG test when its blank and if you had a light period there is always a chance you could OV early....

Musicgrrl love when a delayed OV works out in your favour - get the sexy tunes on, or whatever gets him going!

So, I could have done with being talked down from the ledge this morning, but I shamefully did all this in private. I POAS. A real one, and then I sat and stared at it while NOTHING HAPPENED. And then I broke it open and stared some more and then cried. I'm 7 sodding DPO, I don't know what I was thinking. Other than that I thought for some reason I would be a scientific anomaly and get a whopping great BFP BEFORE any potential implantation had happened. WTF I am so disappointed in myself. I hereby return all of my previously awarded starky stars and kwick cake. I'm away to the back of the bus, don't mind me.

Skip its so hard not to test early, I know how you feel. I've bought some cheapies this month so I can test till my heart is content rather than having to wait to use a "proper" test. I do have a FRER left and an Asda one so if I get a sniff of a line I can use those.

fxskip

look after yourself. I deliberately try to only ever have one emergency frer in the house for this reason.

AF is about done this month.... roll on FW !!!!
though of course i am now coming down with some bug (swollen glands, aching joints, sniffles.....) hopefully my newly acquired cycles won't be buggered up too much

fx don't beat yourself up, we've all done this. When my friend told me she was pregnant I actually considered doing a test just to see. I was CD 14 so hadn't even ovulated yet lol. I took a long hard grip of myself and got back into reality as yes, my 3 day period meant I couldn't be harbouring a tiny baby! But you only have a few days until you can test properly, so relax as best you can. Your work is done, it's your body's turn now.

Well DH has agreed to a quickie tonight before he goes off on night shift so SMEP is a go. Cycle day 10 today and with any luck I should get a positive OPK on Saturday!

Yay to a quickie Mrs!

FX please don't be disappointed in yourself. We've definitely all been there...

I can't decide what to do about vitamins this cycle. I want to give a B complex a go as I have read that it can help to extend LP and mine is currently only 8 days. But I've also heard that it can delay O and I already O late. So I thought I could start taking it once I have O'd this cycle so it doesn't mess that up. But then next cycle I'll just have to hope it doesn't screw things up and it takes a while to work anyway. Any thoughts or similar experiences?

I'm in Rome!!!
But before I go off. I think I missed my surge with the OPK? What do you think. I know, my pics are RUBBISH LOL

Hi Mouse looks like you've had your surge - presume you were testing in the afternoon, not peeing / drinking excessively for a few hrs before? Remember the surge means ovulation will follow 24 - 48 hrs later so you're bang on time to DTD in Rome. Enjoy!

Yes that definitely has tailed off Mouse did you do one last night? I reckon that would have been a blazing positive. At least you DTD and should ovulate soon, you're in with a great chance this month.

Skip - don't feel so ashamed of yourself, we've all been there. You just want it so badly, it's not called the 2ww for nothing.

I'm 4dpo so I'll keep you company. No POAS for me unless I get some really weird shit happening to me but generally I'll get headaches, brown spotting, increased hunger and sore boobs 5 days before AF. If there's anything abnormal I might test...

Almost 100% sure I'm having a chemical girls f*%#k my life.

Let me catch up and get my arse back on this bloody bus where I obviously belong. Good news is you're stuck with me

Oh Alexia :( I'm so sorry. Are you sure?

Yes Wanting My tests have stopped progressing, I woke up to deep red spotting today with small clots (it had been light pink before), I've had more frequent bowel movements (sign of af) and I'm also suddenly not feeling very sick anymore. It sucks!

Alexia - no! I don't want to believe it. Can you get a different brand of test or try a cheapie if you've just been using clearblue? I know I said I didn't want you to leave us for your safe advice but you deserve it. Keep us updated - when should AF be due?

Sage* not safe but safe works

Hope you are wrong alexia

Alexia I am so so sorry to hear that, massive hugs to you. As they always say, CPs are normal and a sign that your body is working properly and this one wasn't meant to be sticky. However, it doesn't help much to hear this, I know. Take care of yourself lovely xxx

Thanks everyone for your kind words, really helped to know half of you have been there before. I really think that's the earliest I've ever tested. Usually I wait until I'm at least a week late, as I believe I had a CP earlier in the year (before my BFP) but never tested as I didn't want to know. I KNOW I still don't want to know, but for some reason I just cracked. Back to normal scheduling today, AF due in a week and I'm NOT TESTING BEFORE THEN. In other news I finally worked up the courage to tell Fertility Friend I'd had a miscarriage and not even an apology from it - and there was me thinking it was Ovia that was the bitch!

How important is drinking water for TTC? Like what does it actually do apart from keeping you super hydrated?

Skipper from what i have learned it helps with the cm

Oh no alexia I so hope you are wrong

Fxskip nothing to be ashamed of I'm having a full psychosomatic pregnancy this week and I've had my period we just want it so much our brains just lead us into the crazy.

I kind of wish I hadn't developed a full blown BFN phobia as I absolutely loathe testing now there's no fun or excitement in it now

Thanks all, I really appreciate it I hope I'm wrong but I don't think I am. I'm all crampy now too. Gosh what a roller coaster this journey is

skipper it would be due tomorrow as I have a short LP so I'd be 11/12dpo.

Jam do a cheapie test if it'll calm your mind?

FX sorry about your BFN but as you know it's so early. I'm LSFX for you! Same for you kwick! Hope that magic potion is working wonders in there.

Hep yay to the end of AF!

Music b-complex didn't mess up my cycle and I take it every day. If you're worried just start after O hun.

Mouse hope you're enjoying Rome and lots of fun BD

Sorry to those of you who are struggling at the moment too ❤️

Londonjam i have the same phobia ! Af still not here but i refuse to test as it feels like its comming any time now !

Alexia - thinking of you and still got my Fingers crossed
Music - I take vit B complex for a short luteal phase (was approx 10 days now 12). It took about 3-4 mths to lengthen but I only take from ovulation to end of cycle and not in first half of cycle.

Oh Alexia I'm so so sorry. It really is a rollercoaster isn't it I agree with FXskip that your body knows what it's doing although appreciate that is little consolation. I am also a firm believer that everything happens for a reason and we are all going to get our babies sooner or later - we just have to ride out the journey.

Ooh thanks gee I'm going to do that too I think. Are you in your tww currently?