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Thread 23. TTC #1 - New Year, New Opportunities. Let's keep those BFPs rolling in!

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AlexiaB · 02/01/2017 16:29

Calling all OPK-ers, Temp-ers, Clomid-ers, Femara-ers, IUI-ers, IVF-ers and anyone else on the TTC #1 Bus.

Happy New Year! It's 2017 and it's OUR year Star

We've been going a while now so the novelty has somewhat worn off and we're slightly battle scarred and bruised in the cervix area. We've ditched the Gregorian calendar in favour of the TTC Cycle Day calendar, and we don't get a lot of baby dust in these here parts, we just keep it 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!

We have a new Grad's Thread. We recently lost a whole load of ttc veterans to the good side and we're absolutely desperate to join in the fun! May 2017 lead us all to upduffed heaven and the Grad's thread, amen.

We don't have rules as such but expect to be talked down from the ledge with kind but firm words if you get too hysterical. But most importantly, don't convince yourself that you're pregnant in the tww. That is paramount!

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

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OrangeCloud18 · 09/01/2017 16:43

Oh no skipper, I'm sorry I hope you feel better soon! Did they say it was a cyst or do they not know ? Sending you hugs Flowers

I'm glad I am not the only one watching Eastenders... OH was the one watching it first and made me watch it x)

Pyjamas81 · 09/01/2017 16:57

Oh skipper - how horrible! Hope you find out what the holy hell is going on soon 🙁 Did they say what they thought it could potentially be?

We can share him kwick - DH won't mind 😂

Am in a foul mood today - either a sign of AF approaching this weekend or people being turbo twats at work - probably both!

Flashinthepan · 09/01/2017 16:58

I've just been to boots and bought their conception vitamin with b6 plus some.omega 3/6/9 with evening primrose oil which I will only take until I ovulate. In the interests of staying positive I have also bought frers which I will not use until I miss a period! Does anyone hand out rewards like starkys stars for not possible?

Flashinthepan · 09/01/2017 17:12

That should say poas not possible.

HepKestrel · 09/01/2017 17:13

flash we have kwicks cakes....

I am 8dpo and completely symptomless.

MissyJones83 · 09/01/2017 17:27

skip sorry to hear you've had a completely rubbish day. I hope you figure out what's going on soon, did they give you any tests or anything? What do they think it is the cyst thing? Hope you feel better soon Flowers

Flashinthepan · 09/01/2017 17:30

I do love cake! hep maybe you've found that enlightenment and calm we're all aiming for and are just zen in your 2ww.

Charley2016 · 09/01/2017 17:38

Hi everyone, congrats on all the BFPs and FX for all those still waiting to test. I was on the boards a lot last month but I got really down when AF arrived so I decided to have a month off. I'm now due AF tomorrow and keeping my fingers crossed she stays away! Tested this morning with an IC as I've been feeling strange all weekend but BFN so far, although I think I O'd a few days late! Didn't OPK this month and if I did O a few days late then I hadn't BD for a few days before so I'm kind of going between thinking I may be and thinking there's very little chance. Only time will tell I suppose 

Londonjam · 09/01/2017 17:59

Thanks gee that definitely helps and you're right - all it takes is one. I just hope it hurries up!

Orange! Are you testing yet? Hope af didn't get you.

kwick · 09/01/2017 18:00

flash may I offer you kwick's Cake? Sorry I am so pants at handing out! could be that I am not entirely sure when I am supposed to or I am just terrible at recognition

Welcome charley!!!

I DO NOT want to share pyjamas!!!!
On a lighter note - sorry you have twats at work!

I usually download Eastenders and watch when I travel, but seeing as I will not be travelling so much for a while perhaps I can start to watch live Shock

Pyjamas81 · 09/01/2017 18:10

Ok fine, DH for me it is kwick - hurrumph!!

I'm 10dpo hep and also completely symptomless - could we have actually found TWW zen?? Could it be?!

Fx for you charley - hope AF stays away!

harrietm87 · 09/01/2017 18:13

Shit skipper that's so so awful. Big hugs to you and get well soon.

Pyjamas81 · 09/01/2017 18:13

Well apart from shit mood, but am blaming twats at work!

OrangeCloud18 · 09/01/2017 18:15

jam Still no AF, BFN yesterday with a FRER. I think I ovulated a week late though although not entirely sure... so it would probably mean period this weekend instead. I'm waiting to see now how my body behaves. I might test again this weekend with a FRER if still no AF.

sk1pper · 09/01/2017 18:18

Macs - Sorry to hear about your brother, nothing serious I hope? Stress will delay ovulation unfortunately but luckily DTD is a really good natural stress reducer so keep at it.

Flash - I don't want to worry you but I think you have enough evidence to go to your GP. A "rush" of blood after sex doesn't sound quite right to me, even if it is in your luteal phase. It could be endometriosis as that causes bleeding after sex, also (TMI!) rectal bleeding when you pass stools if you have that but I don't blame you if you don't want to divulge that kind of information on here. You are clearly worrying about it though, so go get checked out for your peace of mind. Also, introduce yourself slowly to the supplements. Start on the multi vitamin and then if that goes well, add the lower dose of the omega capsule and you can increase it later if you feel like you want to. Don't take everything all at once like me who then had to deal with a painful acne breakout.

Pyjamas - You are truly an inspiration with your fuck it days, I hope you enjoy it. The whole of December was a fuck it day for me but once I'm back to my disciplined ways, I'm going to do this too.

Kwick - Lovely shed, 10/10 as far as sheds go. Though truly, I can't wait for you to send me some healthy, organic green veg - you'll save me so much money. Grin

Hep - I hate smears! Isn't it funny how we have to plan all this stuff in and around our potential pregnancies? Your disclaimer about not being a Doctor did make me chuckle, good advice though.

Welcome Sam, Poppet and welcome back Charley.

Sorry to anyone I missed!

Well I had an ultrasound at the hospital but it was difficult for them to see because any water I've been drinking has been going straight through me. It did look like I'd ovulated though but its rare for them to be that painful. The Doctor said that if my fallopian tubes are a little bit gunged up then when the cyst ruptures or a large follicle ovulates, all that matter has to squeeze past adhesions in my tubes causing friction. He asked about my lifestyle and whether I'd tried anything differently whilst TTC and I said about my new diet, the Yoga and supplements and he said that perhaps the matter in my tubes is loose or breaking apart because of that hard work. No pain, no gain and all that.

He also said that the HSG will be very good for me, should clear up the tubes massively but he told me quite seriously that it will probably really, really hurt especially after two potential cyst ruptures and whatever else is going on inside of me.

Was nice to read all your messages on the taxi home, thank you - don't know what I'd do without you all xx

MouseLove · 09/01/2017 18:19

Sk1pper ouch please take it easy with your wrist and overies. Are you in a cast? (For the wrist not the naughty ovaries) one day you'll laugh about this I'm sure. But for now. Here's some kwick cake. 🍰

Kwick, when is your scan hun? And how many weeks will you be. Ps. I look pretty fat so pictures are funny right now. 😕

Dolwar · 09/01/2017 18:20

Can I join?
32 ttc#1
Finished cocp 19th December and had withdrawal bleed. No idea how long my cycle is!!

Charley2016 · 09/01/2017 18:31

Wow skipper that sounds a lot to take in! Although hopefully very positive that they have found some ways to help. Will you have long to wait for the HSG do you know?

Kwick and Mouse I remember you both from previous months! Huge congrats on your BFPs! Hope you are both keeping well? Smile

AlexiaB · 09/01/2017 18:43

skipper OMG I'm so sorry you had to go through all that lovely. It sounds truly horrendous. Please never suffer in silence again! I'm glad nothing major is wrong but gutted you broke you wrist Shock Hope you heal up asap FlowersCake Let your OH spoil you. Take care ❤️

Welcome to all the newbies!

Really sorry I'm so far behind on the thread, I'm wishing you all the very best Flowers I've been an emotional wreck today because I can't shake the feeling that it's all going to go tits up again. I'm still not bleeding although my temp dropped to the 60s today. Frers have been dispatched. This is torture.

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kwick · 09/01/2017 18:46

sk1pper what a trooper you are! Lots of Cake for you!
When is your HSG and what painkillers are to take? I would advise those of the horse variety, if my Hycosy pain was anything to go by.
Hope you are resting up!
What is you favourite veg - let me know and I make sure we plant it (please consider that it takes 3 years for asparagus to yield!!!)

Welcome dolwar!!!

mouse my scan is next Monday!!! I think it is a bit early - at 6 weeks but going with clinic flow... Do you have a scan booked?

Fanks charley Grin

Peaches8Posies · 09/01/2017 18:50

sk1p!! That's some say. Glad you are home and hope you are being well looked after. I was thinking when readding through that your hsg is coming up at the very best time for you. If they are predicting it to be sore are they going to give you something to help ease the pain? I know you will be nervous but I agree it's the best next step for you to work out what's gowing on. Sending you hugs and Flowers.

pyjamas it only takes one turbo twat to spoil your day, hopefully less twatness from them tomorrow.

flash i would get your gp to refer you for a scan to get checked out. It may be something or nothing. I know friends/work colleagues who have had bleeding and irritation from sex. Each case has been from something different. But it's more than likely that if you keep over thinking things then it can be stressful and counter productive to the positive things you are doing Flowers

Peaches8Posies · 09/01/2017 19:00

kwick again, jealous of your fabulous allotment. And we'll done on transforming the hall way. Hope it is appreciated and taken care off.

Welcome all newbies Grin sam wow! I hope your answers and bfp are just around the corner for you. That's is some amount of cycles to go through. Sounds like yourself and gee may have lots in common. Lots of different experiences here as we have (for the large part) all been here now for a while.

Thank you ladies for your positivity. I found a lovely article (I'll try get it again) by Prof Robert Winston about how age/fertility statistics are pretty much now out of date. That, as we now live longer and healthier lives we need to appreciate the positive impact that has in increasing the fertile years of women. From him, I'll take it Grin.

Londonjam · 09/01/2017 19:02

Welcome dolwar

Glad you got seen skipper get prepared with paracetamol and hot water bottle for your hsg. Avoid ibuprofen as not good for TTC I think!

Everything crossed for you alexia you are so strong, really hope it's just a slightly rocky start to a healthy pregnancy

Pyjamas81 · 09/01/2017 19:04

Wow skipper, what a day you've had 😱 I really hope you're on the mend soon. I think it's really positive that dr thinks the HSG will help you and your tubes! Tube crap be gone! I think the trick is to book something on fuck it days, or it'll be too easy to sit at home and drown in my own tears.

Thanks for the heads up on painkillers kwick - I've got some codeine left over from having wisdom teeth out! Should painkillers be taken before or after the HSG?

I've still got my fx crossed for you alexia - this waiting must be absolute torture.

macsworth · 09/01/2017 19:09

skipper I'm so sorry. That really is a shitty old day 💐. Hope your wrist isn't too painful. Hopefully not a bad break? Sounds like you're a prime candidate for post hsg bfp though 🤞🏼

alexia I'm so sorry you're having such a bad time as well. I've got everything crossed for you.

Thanks for everyone's messages. Brother is actually really unwell in ITU but is making progress and fighting like a bloody trooper. Doctors are being positive. After months of wishing I could think of anything other than TTC, it is finally a welcome distraction from the worry.

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