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Thread 24. TTC #1 - It's been a tough start to the year but 2017 is still the year of the BFP

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AlexiaB · 15/01/2017 13:57

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

It's not been the best start of the year for most but we're still trying to keep it PMA 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...

Thread 24. TTC #1 - It's been a tough start to the year but 2017 is still the year of the BFP
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Binkybunny13 · 31/01/2017 06:36

Oh flash 😞 so sorry Flowers

kwick · 31/01/2017 06:53

poppet I have never tried skiing - cold does not appeal plus I am extremely accident prone. That said fondue and schnapps - yummy!!!

They did do a print screen but sonographer kept hold of it peaches. Will demand ask nicely next week.

Jesus Eurostar is rammed again....

Oh jam - a timely reminder to us all to back-up our phones!!! Here have some Cake as a consolation.

flash I am so so sorry Flowers

AlexiaB · 31/01/2017 06:58

So sorry Flash, what a bummer that is SadFlowersCake

Jam that's so rubbish about losing cycle data Sad Feel like helping you out - if I get a chance later I'll have a look back for you.

Keeping my fx for you Binky Flowers

I had a nice temp rise this morn - 36.86 8dpo. Happy as hopefully this means my lp will be longer than usual!

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AlexiaB · 31/01/2017 07:00

Take it easy Kwick Brew Didn't get to finish BIP last night but I'm really surprised at AshLee! In Sean's season she was like an angel, or tried to be!

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Londonjam · 31/01/2017 07:09

That's sweet of you to offer alexia bless you! I went through and did it last night so am back on track.

Sorry flash 🙁 I think I'll be joining you soon as feeling crampy this morning.

My boobs are agony too this month binky but like you, cannot be relied on!

Oh the waiting involved with all this does my nut. We are all going to be so practiced in the art of patience!

Pyjamas81 · 31/01/2017 07:15

So sorry about AF flash 💐 Take care of yourself today x

geeup · 31/01/2017 07:18

London you can log into fertility friends on a desktop so you shouldn't have lost all your data if you use that app?

Tonks87 · 31/01/2017 07:29

I'm sorry about AF Flash Flowers** look after yourself and try to stay strong.

I've had a second temp drop in a row this morning and I'm well below cover line. I think AF will be arriving right on time tomorrow.

I've got my FX crossed for you Alexia. You really do deserve some good news.

sk1pper · 31/01/2017 07:30

Flash - so sorry Flowers, your body was playing a cruel joke on you I guess.

Jam - I thought FF uploaded data to the cloud automatically?

Kathrino · 31/01/2017 07:43

Oh Flash, I'm so sorry. I was so hoping this was the cycle for you Flowers

I hope AF stays away for you guys Jam and Tonks. You're not out yet!

Good news on the temps Alexia, I hope they continue doing what they're supposed to do.

Flashinthepan · 31/01/2017 08:01

Thanks ladies. I'm still paranoid that it's another ectopic as this is what happened last time. But realistically I think I just so wanted to be pregnant that I read every symptom as that. Still another cycle, onwards and upwards! Glass of wine tonight! Hope af stays away for everyone/sorry for anyone who thinks they're about to be witched!

Musicgrrl · 31/01/2017 08:09

So sorry for af flash - your symptoms were sounding so hopeful. Have you got something nice planned to do this weekend or this week to help take you mind off it? Sort to hear you have had a precious ectopic.

jam phone down the toilet is my worst nightmare. You have inspired me to back up my phone! Glad you have retrieved af dates one way or another.

alexia haha yes the grad thread does need some more activity. I can't speak for others on there but I still feel that I am jinxing things a bit by posting about them! The anxiety lives on...

Sending lots and lots of good vibes for all you tww-ers!

Miranda234 · 31/01/2017 08:09

So sorry for AF flash Flowers well done for being positive.

Hope your temp stays up Alexia and fx for you Jam and tonks

harrietm87 · 31/01/2017 08:14

Oh flash I'm so sorry to hear this - O really thought this was your month. Enjoy that glass of wine you deserve it!

Flashinthepan · 31/01/2017 08:49

Well I'm sure I'm out because of the low temp (and negative FRER this morning) but I had some pinky when I wiped after taking it, and rooted around and there was dark reddish gunk (lovely description I know!) But put my mooncup and a pantyliner in at 6.30 and 2 hours later, not a smidge of anything! So I'm hoping AF will hold off til tomorrow, which would mean I had an 11 day LP this cycle. Not amazing, but not the worst.

HepKestrel · 31/01/2017 08:58

Hi all,
i'm not really upto date as I am trying to dial back on this thread. not very optimistic at the moment. positive opk last night, so have some well timed dtd monday and yesterday, but not holding my breath. May try to persuade OH again tonight, and then I am away on business.

Best wishes to all you lovely ladies wherever you are on this ttc milarky.

Londonjam · 31/01/2017 10:05

I don't use FF girls, I use Pink Pad which is a bit old school and basic, but its got data on my cycles going back about 2 years. I will make sure I back it up more frequently!

Yes everybody back up your phones! And don't put them in your back pocket! You will go to the loo and forget and hear a splash.

Hello hep sounds like you are well timed this cycle
Flash hope you get some clarity soon

MissyJones80s · 31/01/2017 10:31

jam meh to that but you're not totally out yet so fx! Glad you got your data back and good your LP is on the up!

kwik yes demand a copy id love to see even just a blob on the screen!!! All part of the journey Smile

hep fx for you sounds like you're dtd in the right places

On another note looks like DH is going away with work again let's hope it's not on the critical days this cycle!!! On the plus I might be in line for a little bit of a bonus due to putting the hours in lately here's to a fuck it day !!!

Musicgrrl · 31/01/2017 11:07

Just a quick update from me. We had our 12 week scan this morning and all is looking good. Baby was thrashing around in there and is still measuring 3 days ahead (same as at our early scan at 8 weeks). It really makes me wonder about the ovulation data I have from OPKs and temps. Although maybe egg implanted early - I guess there is variation in that. Still got to get results back from Down's screening etc but the measurement they took today was well within normal range.

Wanted to update you and stay on the thread generally but do tell me to sod off at any point if it's annoying anyone.

Londonjam · 31/01/2017 11:59

Hope the timing works missy ! I'm keeping an eye on when AF comes as currently DH is away when my next egg is due. Hoping AF might be a little late to help things. Or not come at all...

Great news music! Do not sod off! Ladies who conceive after long term TTC particularly give me hope 🙂

sk1pper · 31/01/2017 12:03

Glad everything's well Music - lovely to hear from you.

Pyjamas - have you had AF style cramping at all since ovulation? I have felt it from 1dpo, I am hoping this means my egg can actually get where it needs to now as it feels like the cramping I had when they were flushing the dye through (but not as intense).

Gaelach · 31/01/2017 12:05

Need help from all you supplement queens. Which supplements/vitamins should my DP take? He's open to taking some, but I'm not sure which to order. Thanks!

harrietm87 · 31/01/2017 12:10

flash this sounds strange...really hope you get clarity. Have you done a test today? I think 11 day LP is fine. Mine is 11 or 12 days and extensive googling told me that as long as it's 10 days it shouldn't be a problem. Good luck and thinking of you.

Pyjamas81 · 31/01/2017 12:18

Hi skipper - I had some 'twinges' in the genera womb area yesterday and day before yesterday (so 3 and 4dpo), but nothing to get excited about. Absolutely nothing today! That could be it for you though! I'm expecting different AF symptoms this time now that I've been flushed!

In better news - face rash is clearing up a bit. Putting a bit of hydrocortisone on it last night has really improved it - so probably just my skin reacting to cold weather.

Flashinthepan · 31/01/2017 12:25

Harriet i tested this morning, which is when I noticed the pink and then had a poke and found a reddish small amount of goo. I'm thinking if temp has dropped it may be a slow start to AF as so far all else I've had today is a few watery wipes of pinkish red. I think I will see what happens, and maybe test again at the weekend if AF hasn't arrived. Theoretically with a temp drop and some small spotting it could be IB as I still have all symptoms from before, burping, sore boobs etc. Ah what a mindfuck this whole thing is!

Glad to hear the rash is going Pyjamas it's so nice when our bodies react in these strange ways isn't it!

Great news Music. Do you plan to find out whether you're having a boy or girl?

Jam I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you. Someone has to get a BFP soon right?

Hep nice to hear from you but sorry you're feeling low.