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

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AlexiaB · 31/01/2017 17:40

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...

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

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MissyJones80s · 05/02/2017 14:50

spud we all get our hopes up so don't feel bad i just wish AF would stay away for all of us xxxx

MissyJones80s · 05/02/2017 14:54

jam do not consult with Dr Google it can send you crazy I am living proof of that I have banned myself from it and have been 'dry' since NYE bar a minor blip one day mid Jan. It's like alcohol to an alcoholic you can become dependent on it!!!

Tonks87 · 05/02/2017 15:51

I'm back from my long weekend in London with DH. It really helped to get over the disappointment of AF arriving, I'm still absolutely gutted and a bit fragile but I'm ready for another go, this will be my month!

Thanks for the list Skip - I'm on twice, can you please remove me from the 5th? I Ov'd super early so never made it to the 5th.

Sorry about AF spud. Don't feel awkward about your disappointment, it's really hard when you want it so much, regardless of how long you've wanted it for.

I'm sorry you haven't had good news either Jam and that you're feeling low. Take the time you need to bounce back, it's sounds like the next couple of months should be quite productive so here's hoping your feeling low won't last long.

Congratulations on the house Harriet. Fx you have more good news on the way too.

Sorry for AF Binky and Smitten. I hope you have better luck next month.

Congratulations Starfish. Hopefully this is the start of a string of BFPs on this thread!

Thinking of you Alexia. I hope you're doing ok.

I'm so sorry Mouse - there really are no words but I hope you're managing to look after yourself.

Hugs to anyone that needs it and fx for anyone else that also needs a bit of luck.

HepKestrel · 05/02/2017 16:41

so have found a way to get my pineapple!

OH and I have been making mango+pineapple smoothies ! yummy.

MissyJones80s · 05/02/2017 17:19

hep we are on the pineapple smoothies as well! Oh and many other smoothies. I realise people say whole fruit is best but I've felt so much better for having a smoothie in the morning we often use veg as well.

Been sorting clothes out for charity shop. Pulled out a couple of pretty dresses I had not seen for years and DH was like oh keep those if we have a daughter she can play dress up in them. So sweet. The challenge is actually getting a BFP first of all let alone anything else but now I keep looking at those dresses and imagining cute stuff! Here's hoping for some DTD with results this month !!!

MissyJones80s · 05/02/2017 17:20

Ooh the format of MN has changed on my phone...

Kathrino · 05/02/2017 17:53

Jam, I hope you're feeling better this evening. I'm starting to think I'm coming down with something too as I've been boiling hot all day, even when I was outside without a coat. I hope DH is home this weekend and looking after you.

Spud, that first cycle is a killer. There are so many stories of people getting pregnant the first month that I think we end up putting a lot of pressure on ourselves, despite the fact that the odds are stacked against it. Take care of yourself

Tonks, glad you've had a good weekend and LSFX that this is your cycle!

Mrsbluebell17 · 05/02/2017 18:05

Evening all.

Congrats on the house Harriet and remember you're not out yet. I am about 8/9dpo I think and I feel a bit nauseous and have some cramps for the last few days too so I was convinced AF was on the way but nothing yet. I really don't want it this morning, I really want a BFP instead. I feel really emotional about it for some reason

Keep us posted with how you get on!

Glad you're in a good place Pyjamas. It's not easy so good work on the PMA.

Still thinking of you mouse

Skip I'm on the list twice for some reason, can you keep the 9th but remove the other one please? Thank you x

Mrsbluebell17 · 05/02/2017 20:10

Oops. Typo. I meant this month, not this morning.

Also..... a good friend shared their news earlier today that they are expecting.... very happy for them, but can't help feeling 😔 for us.

Londonjam · 05/02/2017 20:49

Oh my god I'm so unwell 😩 I've just been lying on the floor trying not to pass out / throw up. I don't know what the hell is wrong with me but I'm weak as a kitten, so faint and nauseous 😩😩😩 wtf is this??

sk1pper · 05/02/2017 20:51

Just wondering when I should use one of those FRERs I bought. Have NEVER used one before, but am feeling hopeful this cycle because of the HSG. AF due Sat or Sun. I'm thinking Thursday will give me a reliable result and then I only have one day to mope at work if it's a BFN.

Kathrino · 05/02/2017 20:52

Could it be norovirus Jam? There's quite a lot of that around at the moment. Look after yourself and stay hydrated. I hope it passes quickly

sk1pper · 05/02/2017 20:52

Sorry Jam - we cross posted. Not sure, could it be food poisoning?

Londonjam · 05/02/2017 21:06

Not food poisoning. The aching down my entire back is insane! It must be some horrendous virus

I'm not actually being sick so not sure if norovirus?

Skipper Thursday sounds good to me, fingers tightly crossed 🤞🏼

colourmylife · 05/02/2017 21:29

Thanks for the list skip. I've been quiet this cycle, I've been trying not to google my symptoms as much or get too wrapped up in it all. A week until AF is due and I can tell my calm is fading and the googling and obsessing is creeping in.

Mrsbluebell17 · 05/02/2017 21:30

Oh no, hope you feel better soon jam x

sk1pper · 05/02/2017 21:54

Jam - sounds fricking nasty, can you get to your GP tomorrow?

Londonjam · 05/02/2017 21:57

I'll see how I feel tomorrow. Hoping it's a 24 hr thing and will be gone!

MissyJones80s · 05/02/2017 22:04

jam some horrid colds / viruses going round at the moment. Maybe flu even if you have body aches. Do you have high temp at all? Hope it improves with rest

EJ2009 · 05/02/2017 22:16

Sk1pper. Put me on list for 15th. Im out this month though i think as we only dtd one day before +ve opk and nothing else in the whole fertile week.

Pyjamas81 · 05/02/2017 23:19

Hope you feel better soon jam - there is a nasty bug going around my office! Nasty, but thankfully short-lived.

Thurs sounds good to me skipper - how many dpo will you be? I'm a wuss and don't want to see a BFN! It's almost like I enjoy not knowing because then it's still a possibility.

HepKestrel · 06/02/2017 07:03

Well, I will have to find something else to distract me this tww. Slipped going down the stairs and rolled over my left foot. Painful to put any wait on it now. 5dpo. Though I find myself counting down to next fw more than AF though iykwim.

sk1pper · 06/02/2017 07:09

Pyjamas - I'll be 10 dpo Thursday. I actually feel like AF is about to arrive but I've had that since 1dpo.

Kaydee2017 · 06/02/2017 07:14

Congrats on the house Harriet!! We bought a doer upper as our first & both stayed at home an extra 18 months to do it up! It's still not perfect and it was hard work but so lovely knowing you've got it how you want it

Fx for you bluebell! I know how you feel about others announcing too, got babybombed on Facebook last night - I know we are only about to go into cycle 3, and you never know what other people have gone through, but while not devastated, feel like it might have affected me a bit - it's the first once since we actively started trying though, so that may be why

So sorry you're feeling unwell jam - can you take the day off today & get to the GP, they might be able to give you something? Hope you feel better this morning!

Fx for Thursday skipper!!

Sorry you slipped too hep!! Are you ok?!

CD25 for me, FF is predicting AF on Sunday (CD30), and Ovia Friday (CD28), secretly hoping Ovia is right so we can get back to is asap!!