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...

Banging headache and chesty cough. 🤒 My temp went down again today to pre o levels so looks like I haven't ovulated. I think the spike in my temp may actually have been me coming down with this cough. Oh well.

Sorry about the bfn harriet but you're still early so I would definitely test again if the nausea continues into the coming week. Use a FRER though as more sensitive than the digital tests.

claire great news on the positive opk. It means it's detected your LH surge so ovulation usually occurs within 24-36 of the surge. So I would say tomorrow/early hours of Monday would be the start of the tww.

jam, I'm glad you had a good fuck it evening. It's good to let all your emotions out.

Hope alexia is doing OK.

Ooh mac what are you up to in Japan? Business or pleasure...hopefully the latter!

hep I'm thinking of trying to get into running I've tried before but I lack the stamina!! DH is pretty good so I'm going to try going with him perhaps for motivation.

Sorry about the BFN harriet maybe just too early fx but if not

Hi hopefulbunny I'm 34 but the 35 is swiftly approaching so know how you feel but we are all different beings I might be much older in some ways than others (my hair started going white when I was 19 eek) who knows but we're in this together and I wish you all the luck! I hope the surgery goes well for you and helps things progress for you fx fx fx!

jam your fuck it evening sounded yummy gotta love a bit of tapas, sorry to hear about the sobbing though . Thanks for your words it's more anxiety than depression with me but this has led to some down days as well, currrently seeing a counsellor but its costs so much is rather spend that money on fun times but hey ho got to look after myself I suppose. No one has mentioned alternative meds no, maybe I should ask. I'd like to cope without but some days it takes over. Mind you counselling is helping because so far with this TTC business I've managed to use some of the methods to keep positive...!

Went for a bit of retail today and ended up making a naughty lingerie purchase or two

pjs enjoy the fest!

I'm loving all the f* it plans! Although tbh last 2 months I've not been putting my life on hold for TTC anyway (everything in moderation/sods law approach!)

I'm out tonight but feeling really crappy and wish I was snuggled on the sofa instead...And know if I'm not drinking all night I'm going to get the "ooh are you pregnant?!" hassling AND I REALLY CANT DEAL WITH THAT TODAY AAAARRRRRRGGH!

At least there won't be babies in the bars we are going to 😏

Thanks Pug

Will count Monday as the first day to be safe!

How are you doing?

Good work claire, sounds like you timed DTD perfectly!

Binky, I sent DH out on his own tonight and am snuggled up on the sofa. Bliss! After a busy week, it's so nice to just switch my brain off and watch crap TV.

Welcome hopeful, I agree with the others that 35 is definitely not old. I'm 33 and all the docs keep telling me not to worry because I'm still so young

Feel better soon pug, sounds really nasty

Glad you had a good night out Jam and you're feeling a bit better this morning. Thinking of you and Alexia

Kathrino - DH has been out with his dad all day, have had sofa aaaaaaallll to myself 😁😁😁

Hope you're having fun letting your hair down binky!

Sounds like a tasty feast skipper!

I had my bottle of BrewDog's Nanny State beer - I have to say, I'm beyond impressed. It just tasted like amazingly good beer! DH and I are into our ales, so this is really a great great find 👍🏼👍🏼

I'm afraid I've been off the radar for a while due to being away and work being absolutely manic. So sorry some peeps are having a particularly hard time at the mo.

Well, I caved, tested early, and got a BFP!!!

I hope this brings some baby dust to all you amazingly strong women...

Smitten, how are you doing? Have you tested yet?

Glad you're feeling better today Jam

Thinking of you alexia hope you're feeling a bit brighter today

Hope everyone's having a good Saturday. I'm alone tonight and watching rubbishy TV with the cat! DH is out with friends and just messaged saying one of his best friends and his wife are going to start TTC, don't know why but it's really upset me, I know it's not a race but now I just feel like I'm waiting to hear they're pregnant- DH doesn't seem to get that at all. I'm annoyed with myself for feeling like this. Might do some yoga to relax me!

Have a lovely evening everyone

Oh wow just seen your post, congratulations starfish!!

Woooooooooo starfish!!! Congratulations!! Amazing news 😊

You're not the only one Miranda - I feel like that as well!

Congratulations *starfish!
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Great news! 😊

Way behind on thread..
Just popping on to say: CONGRATULATIONS starfish!!!! . You are with child

Awesome news Starfish! Really pleased for you. How many dpo are you now? Have you had any symptoms?

I'm feeling really down and out of sorts - can't put my finger on it and can only imagine this means AF is on her way.

CD23 here. Have had 33,27 and 24 day cycles for my last few so it could be here anytime now really. And I think I'm about 7DPO.

My abdomen has been feeling really off for the last few days, kinda like the start of period pains but nothing has progressed. All been very confusing. Had a small wine tonight and a few glasses last night but am beating myself up thinking I shouldn't have done just incase. Oh well, time will tell. Due to test on Thursday if I can wait until then and if AF doesn't give me the answer first.

Fingers crossed stardusts amazing news brings us all some more BFPs soon x

congratulations starfish ! a lovely strong line.

Congratulations starfish!!! 🌟 🐠

Congrats starfish! & thanks for the baby dust

Whoop! Congrats starfish

Fantastic starfish, huge congratulations!!

Starfish!! Congratulations! That is a truly big fat BFP!! Yes, what symptoms are you having, if any? :D

I'll have to try again next month, sadly!

congrats!

Ahh congratulations Star xx

Congratulations starfish!!

Congrats star ⭐️

I'm cd1 today with possibly worst period I've ever had 😞 As it's early for me and I've had couple of days of spotting I can't help wondering if it's something that failed to bed in?

At least I should be eligible for maternity pay whenever I finally manage to get pregnant now. Trying to keep PMA but in agony and feeling coldy on top of everything 😩

🎉🎉 congratulations star. That is a healthy looking line! Remind us of your stats.

pyjamas I'm really into ale as well and think Nanny State is amazing! The Erdinger Alcohol free wheat beer is really nice as well.

jam glad you had a good cry. I always find letting it all out makes me feel a bit better (at least temporarily!)

miranda I totally get what you mean. We had quite a few of our friends get married last year and I know at some point soon they'll start trying and don't know how I'll cope with them getting pregnant before me.

Japan is a holiday. We have a friend who lives out there and so we're going to meet up with him in Tokyo and then travel round. I can't wait! It's been on our list of places to go for ages!

binky really sorry 💐. Here's to next cycle being the one and to your maternity pay!

Ah binky - sorry about AF 💐 Take care of yourself today.

Thanks for the beer tip mac! Will check that one out as well ☺️ Honestly, if I'd been given Nanny State without knowing what it was, I'd have sworn it was just a regular good beer. Japan sounds amazing!

Gym for me this morning then DH's 4 yr old nephew's bday party later (kill me now - I want my own kids, but am generally not good with children!)