Thread 22. TTC #1 - The one where the BFPs rolled in & long may it continue

[AlexiaB]

Calling all Clomid-ers, Femara-ers, OPK-ers, temp-ers, IUI-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....

What's everyone doing alcohol wise this Christmas as everyone looks at the piss head

I typically don't drink during 2ww but whilst i'm not a big drinker, i do enjoy an occassional glass of wine and our families gatherings typically involve a social glass of vino.

I've read it can affect progesterone levels and implantation so 60% of me thinks "why risk it" but then i also think this is month 6. How many months do you stop living normal life for until the golden bfp?

EJ - I'm 3 DPO and having a nice cold beer as we speak .

EJ am at end of TWW by Christmas Day but had planned to get some non alcohol wine too make me feel like I was drinking

Excellent news kwick!

Love that idea mouse, such a great pressie. I'm the least crafty person ever so am in awe of anyone who can make stuff!

EJ, I'm not a massive drinker but nothing I've read suggests that there's anything wrong with drinking during the TWW. I'll definitely be having a few glasses of bubbles over the festive season.

So I did another OPK maybe urine was a tad diluted held for 2 and half hours, but second line was barely visible , can I safely say I have ovulated?

Hey ladies hope you don't mind me joining!!
Ttc #1
Only finished my pack of pills on Thursday :)

High five ringroads sounds like you did!!

Another neggy noo noo for me tonight. Gonna DTD just for the shits and giggles. Now where's the sunglasses smilie!

Alexia that's one awesome chart. I'd be jumping on the ceiling with that bad boy.

music you are so sweet still counting dpo... you will need to switch to the preggers count soon!!

EJ I went tee-total after my first IUI last September. Since then I have had 3 alcoholic beverages - a after my MC (had a headache for days), a Port tasting in Oporto in May (had a hangover within the hour) and a glass of Cava last saturday (went down a treat).
I went on the wagon as this is just easier for me - rather hopping on and off each 2ww and also as I am an old bird I wanted to give myself the best chance.... but I think there is NO harm having the odd tipple or two especially if it helps you relax.
I think I must have replaced the alcohol with as I have lost NO weight I used to drink at least 2 units a day

alexia that's a great chart! 7dpo is late enough to be implantation. FX that AF stays the hell away over the next few days. And thanks for the perspective, I will definitely do that. I am incredibly thankful to be at the stage I am now Main symptoms so far have been a wet feeling down there like AF is about to start (sorry for TMI!), occasional mild cramping/twinges in my uterus and feeling more tired.

mouse I love that idea! What a thoughtful present. Being a designer must be very handy for presents (if a little time consuming).

kwik awesome news re tip top follicles! What happens next?

hep hope limboland concludes for you soon

I am also sewing curtains this weekend! Have attempted to make some for our living room from scratch but it is taking a long time! Have set myself a deadline of Christmas.

Gosh you lot are very talented & domestic goddess like!! I am very good at watching TV - has taken me years to perfect my talent!

So music next steps:

• continue with alternate day injections of Merional (for follicle growth)
• continue drinking blue milk (slightly challenging now I am on the road)
• continue with PMA
• have scan on Thursday where they will find follicles are doing very well and lining as thick as should be
• have IUI when LH surging and follicles at the ready
• get BFP 16 days later or sooner
• have amazeballs scans at 7 & 8 weeks where they see sac and heartbeat
• have smooth pregnancy and give birth in approximately 40 weeks

.... well you did ask

I think someone may have mentioned benefits of drinking grapefruit juice??? Please can you repeat? Fanks.

Alexia - just seen your chart again, gosh that's exciting. It looks really promising. When's AF due?

Kwick - what's blue milk?

I've just put up my Xmas tree, it's uncharacteristically early for me - but trying to keep myself occupied and my mind off the 2ww.

hello dangle !

Welcome dangle!

Loving the PMA as ever kwick. I'm sure this is your cycle.

I'm having a minor freak out because DH has been working every hour of the night and day recently and spending a lot of time away from home. This isn't unusual in his job (or mine for that matter) although these last few weeks have been particularly bad and it has made me really worry about how we'd cope with a baby thrown in the mix. Or, further down the line, if we're trying to balance both our careers with a child that we never get to see. Possibly I'm getting too far ahead of myself and should just concentrate on getting that BFP for now...

Hello and welcome dongle. 😁

Dangle

Hey Dangle. Glad you found us!!! X

Bad thought here... I'm glad I stopped posting on the busses. Just had a quick peek and all it's done is remind me 4 people who started TTC the same time as me now have BFP. Having one of "those" moments. Must sleep now and not be so fed up.

mouse we've all done it at least once, don't beat yourself up.

So my chart is all over the place - I'd love a beaut like Alexias! I've tried to attach it but I'm shit with tech
Basically huge temp rise yesterday, right back down today. My acupuncturist yesterday told me that EWCM can signify ov in the next 6 days, same with an OPK. Totally messed with what I thought were sure things, and now feeling like the only time I got my BFP was on holiday where I didn't know what day I was on or anything. So frustrating. Anyway, got my tree up and made some mulled wine and wreaths last night so the house smells like tree

Thank you kwick for your eternal PMA I don't know how you do it and hep hang in there! Every day spent in limbo is a day closer to your bfp!!

Would help if I even tried to attach it!

sk1pper blue milk is whole milk - named thus due to colour of top. To gain full calcium benefit of milk you must have wuth some fat so seminor whole and preferably organic as pesticides more prevalent in fatty substances. Or so I am told

kathrino deep breaths - you will work it out

Oops dangle sorry I missed your entry... welcome!!!!

mouse what is a neggy noo noo

Do you ever wake up on a morning and wish you could sleep the night again?

Kwick - ah okay, that makes sense. I thought it was a medical term for a sec. I feel like that every morning :(

Thanks ladies :)
Hope your ok mouse! X

Sorry. Neggy noo noo = negative OPK lol

I'm ok, just a little disappointed I haven't had a positive OPK yet this cycle. CD15 today. I'd already had 4 positive days last cycle at this point but I need to stop comparing since that cycle was crap anyways. PMA!!

Have a wonderful juicy fertile Monday ladies!! X

mouse is there any chance you're testing at the wrong time of day? I've been reading so many different things about the best time to do the OPK test, what time of day do you test?

1pm Amz. Holding off drinks and holding in wee for 3+ hours. I also did another last night holding for 4 hours. I'll be doing another at 1pm today. I just had a 10am wee and I won't drink now until after.

So you do them a couple of times a day then! I've only ever done it using morning wee, I thought that was the best time 🤔 Everyone says different things so maybe I should try your method! When you got your positive OPK last month what day was it on? And did you test like you are this month? X