Thread 25. TTC #1 - February Fertility Fighters on the FRONTLINE

[AlexiaB]

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

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...

Gah skipper - the second week is the worst, me and DH call it batshit crazy week. AF is due on Friday, but I'm not testing until Saturday - don't like testing during the week, want to avoid seeing that fucking snowy white window, and figure testing late won't make any difference to the end result. When is your AF due? I'm really rooting for you!

Pyjamas - ahh the feeling is completely mutual, I hope we both get it this time. AF due Saturday, at least I can cry on my day off if it's another failed cycle.

alexia there are counsellors trained specifically in fertility. It's such a hard and draining process, it'd be good to have a professional to talk to if you're finding it all too much.

Great work on the running hep. I find running the best stress reliever.

We're going to Japan in April and so I've decided to try and learn a bit of Japanese. I've downloaded an app and it's proving a great distraction from thinking about TTC!

FX for you TTWers

pyjamas LOL at dad/dog!!!!!

Ok so I totally caved and tested this morning - 9dpo - with a clear blue digi. Obviously BFN!

But I'm still feeling nauseous so think I might be coming down with something. AF due weds so might test Mon or Tues if I still feel like this. I've totally gone mad!

skipper and pyjamas and anyone else in the TWW I am thinking of you!

Arrrrgh sorry about bfn Harriet - but it's still mega early and from what I've read, the CB digitals aren't that sensitive, so you're definitely not out!

Ah so we're testing buddies as well skipper - yes, any kind of news either way is much easier to deal with on a weekend. Got our fuck it days sorted - early boozy valentines dinner with DH on Saturday and have tickets to the London gin festival the weekend after 😁👍🏼

harriet the CB digis are not the way to go for early testing. FRER are best and some own brand tests. You can look up how they all rank by sensitivity on Google. Sorry for your BFN but you're definitely not out yet!

Sorry Harriet - do you have an FRER you can use?

Pyjamas - even if this isn't the one, the next two cycles are meant to be super fertile too so it won't be the end of the world or so I keep telling myself.

Ej how are you doing?

Sorry you've had family issues kaydee; hope he's ok now

Jam and alexia. TTC is such a bitch. You are absolutely not a failure alexia- no more talk like that- it is a combination of so many factors, and that you've had a BFP before is such a positive. Your mums suggestion of gp trip is a good idea, even just to offload to someone in RL that can help move things along. Please please be kind to yourselves- you are amazing ladies and you WILL go on and be amazing mothers. This horrible journey has demonstrated your strength and whatever further route we have to take, we will get there ❤️

Kwick and macs- I totally agree with the frustratingly condescending attitude of others, drives me mad! I hope this stupid TTC stress will at least mean once I'm pregnant (which feels like a million years away!) I will have some sensitivity when talking to others!

FX for 2WWers! I'm also in batshit crazy week..still spotting on and off, cd29 of probable 35day cycle. Presumably early start to AF as I'm bloating up like a balloon as per usual 👎

That's what I keep telling myself skipper! It does help keep me grounded. For now, I'm enjoying the occasional 'what if' daydream without getting too carried away 😊

Sorry lost the first bit of my last message! Oops! Was doing a mammoth catch up before I attack today..

Harriet the CB are pretty unreliable early so not worth doing until you're properly late. The IC are actually more responsive at this stage I think- fx for you!

Great PMA skipper, keeping fx for you!

Your f it plans sound awesome pyjamas*

Thanks guys - I will get an FRER and try on Monday I think. CB was all I had in the house. It did say it works 5 days before missed period but the accuracy is way down!

I shouldn't have tested early as now feeling a bit down which is ridiculous.

Hope you all have fun weekends planned!

I agree with the others harriet, a BFN at 9 DPO means nothing other than you're 9 DPO. There's still plenty of time for that BFP to arrive.

I'm with you sk1pper and pyjamas on the total lack of symptoms other than some nausea last night but think that was directly related to my mini egg consumption. 11 DPO here. AF tends to only give me a couple of hours warning so fully expecting it to rock up early next week.

Alexia and Jam, hope you're both doing okay today

Hi everyone!

Hopeful bunny
35
Ttc # 1
Cd 26

Waiting for surgery to have fibroid remove which could be impacted on fertility.

I'm at the stage I'm wondering if it's ever going to happen as I can't believe it's possible, but must stay positive !

Wishing you all BFP's!

It's always shit seeing a BFN Harriet even if we're mostly expecting it! You're definitely not out though so still lots to about!

I'm the same kathrino - other than the crap mood, I get no physical warnings that AF is coming. 🤞 for you.

Fuck it days are what keep me going binky! If we're dealt a crap hand, DH and I may as well create some good memories to cancel it out 😊 I'll be really sad if AF arrives, but DH is great at pulling me out of it.

Welcome hopeful! Hope your surgery goes well. What cycle are you on? Good to meet a fellow 35 year old ☺️ ignoring fact am 36 next month.

Kath - you're admission about eating too many mini eggs made me laugh. I felt nauseous this morning but I had a massive pizza at lunch and a massive Greek meze at dinner....sooo go figure.

Welcome Hopeful!

Pyjamas I'm on cycle 6, AF is due Monday and feels like it's on the way! I had tried to convienced my self I had nausea the other day but I can get all AF symptoms a week before so frustrating! I feel like the clock is ticking very loudly at 35 but have read other stories of ppl being older and managing to conceive so trying to stay positive!

I read you are a fellow veggie aswell Pyjamas same as me although I have anemia aswell so hoping my surgery improves overall health!

Hi Skipper!

I hear you on the ticking clock hopeful - I have low AMH level for my age and lower than average follicle count (so egg reserves are getting low), so that ticking is very real for me and almost deafening! Not everyone is the same though and I'm sure you have plenty of time 😊
Great to 'meet' a fellow veggie as well! I hope the surgery helps with your anaemia and health!

Sorry for the BFN Harriet but massive fx you're just too early & your BFP is only a few days away - definitely FRER it for the next one

So sorry alexia & jam, can't imagine what you're going through & nothing we can say will probably help but definitely thinking of you both

Pyjamas the gin festival sounds fab, I'm a gin fan myself! Fx you have to miss out on the gin due to your imminent BFP though, obviously!!

Morning girls

Went out for a couple of G&Ts and some tapas with DH last night, it was a good little fuck it evening. Came home and sobbed a LOT but I needed it.

Feeling a lot calmer this morning. I hope you are too alexia. Please do talk about it IRL as much as you need to. It sounds like your mum is a big support now which is great.

Skipper and pyjamas I am keeping everything crossed for your squeaky clean pipes 🤞🏼the effect lasts for a good few cycles so don't lose hope if this isn't the one. Wishing you all the luck and distractions for Batshit Mental Week. This is the official new name!

Missy sorry you're feeling so low too, do you have someone you talk to about it? My GP mentioned there are TTC "friendly" options for ADs.

Macs Japan !! How exciting I'd love to go there, how cool

Fx Harriet! Kathrino And binky 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

Pyjamas I might check out this London gin fest!
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Kath* we cracked into the mini eggs last night too, glad I'm not alone 😬

Welcome hopeful 👋🏼

Girls 35 is not old, stop with this silly talk immediately.

Jam - I'm so so glad you are feeling a bit better hon. Crying is good, get it all out of your system. I know it seems like a fucking age when you're living it but I really do believe you'll get there eventually.

Actually really looking forward to the fest jam and kaydee, I LOVE GIN. Obviously would prefer a BFP, but a good gin cocktail with friends will perk me up right nice if not 😊

Glad you had a nice fuck it evening jam, and sometimes a big ugly face cry is exactly what's needed. Batshit Mental Week - yes!

And you're right skipper -35 isn't old, I definitely don't want 36 to roll around though!

Just bought a few books in Waterstones and am currently getting hair dyed to ward off the 👵🏼. Nice relaxed day to myself while DH has gone to watch the rugby with his dad. Might crack open my bottle of Nanny State later - rock n roll 😂

Today I've eaten so far: pineapple, Camembert, pate, a chicken slice, a Bakewell tart (large), a crepe egg and a custard doughnut. It's almost like I'm not taking this TTC malarkey seriously anymore. I'd like to draw your attention to the pineapple. And I am wearing thick socks? FML

Lol skipper sounds brilliant! I'm beginning to think my symptoms are just AF symptoms- have a massive chocolate craving which is always a giveaway. I'm still on my January diet but ate quite a bit of cashew butter out of the jar earlier which is permitted by the diet but definitely not in the spirit of it! It ends on weds (I started it late) which is also when AF is due so I can have a massive fuckit pizza and wine if AF arrives!

Got my positive OPK this morning. When should I count myself as being in the two week wait?

OH was pleased. We haven't had AM sex in years!

How is everyone?!