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...

Hi everyone
I'm one of the very long timers on the threads although don't say much, I've tried everything so ask away.
Age 34
Cycle 22
Male
Factor issues
Start IVF in March

hep another longtimer here...
36

TTC started Oct 2015. Periods stopped may 2016. Conceived in July, MC and erpc in September 2016, periods restarted Nov 2016.

AF due 16th Feb.

And I don't know my age.... It's 37.

Thanks for new friend Alexia , excellent thread title suggestion from london!

Welcome back snarky!

Fellow veteran ttc'er here.

Pug
TTC#1
Cycle 17
Did get a bfp at beginning of Jan, but miscarried at 5 weeks.

Currently cd20, possibly 1dpo, awaiting another couple of temps to confirm.

Re names, if a boy I want James, after my Dad who passed away Dec 2015. At the very least it will be a middle name.

Not sure about a girl's name. I hear so many names through my job that I change my mind every 5 minutes!

James is a lovely name pug , what a lovely tribute to your dad too

Geeup I am already excited for you. Are they doing ICSI or straight IVF? Do you have one last natural try or will your next egg be collected?

Girls I am declaring today a success. I have managed to not constantly obsess over the state of my uterus, I have not cried and I have not seen any blood! Not a drop nor a tiny hint of any blood yet.

I also unpacked my suitcase. Where is my halo

Thanks for the new thread Alexia

miranda
29
TTC#1
Cycle 6
CD 13

Currently waiting for ovulation to happen! No sign of it yet on OPKs. I'm trying temping this month to see if that helps.

Well done Jam have everything crossed for you! And anyone else waiting

High five Jam, good work today!

I really like Olivia too by DH's surname (which we would give any child) starts Ov so I think it might sound a bit weird.

Freaking out a bit. Dh spunk was a bit pink just when i erm cleaned myself.

Random cm question. My ewcm seems to appear a few days begore my positive opk. By the time my opk goes positive my cm in creamy. Makes me think the swimmers wont like that. I thought the ewcm was supposed to stick about? Maybe this is why gp took my swabs.

Soo many lovely names! Olivia sure is popular but so classic and beautiful! Peaches I forgot about Ava, that's DH's favourite. Our taste is very similar

Great minds think alike Carley, shame on your SIL! Lol.

Charley love your choices too! I think you can absolutely still use Amelia/Emilia. I adore Max and would love to use it but it's a total no go with our surname (sounds like a brand of women's underwear ha!)

Welcome back Snarky. Sorry you've still ttc too but good to have you back

Pug James is beautiful and such a lovely tribute to your dad who I'm sure would be honoured. It's our #1 middle name choice. Everything crossed for your crosshairs

Sk1p I think you should spill the name beans You too kwick!

Jam you are an amazingly strong woman! I admire you so much Everything crossed!

Miranda hope your egg is on route soon. Well done for temping, always here if you have any questions xx

I think that would be a really cool name Kathrino

Ok. I'm totally obsessed with names - apologies!

Are you sure it wasn't just light spotting after rough sex EJ? Bit concerning if it's actually coming from your DH.

My advice would be to dtd whenever you have EWCM as waiting for the +ve opk (if you O very soon after) could be too late. Could also try Preseed if CM is creamy on opk day?

Hi everyone. Loving the new thread and names chat.
Here are my stats:
Mrsbluebell
Age 29
Ttc #1
Cycle 4
CD19
3 DPO

Now for the waiting game x

My understanding EJ is sex is more important in the lead up to ovulation. The right kind of cm is there to sustain the sperm and get it where it needs to be before the egg is released. My EWCM always appears before a positive OPK too. When you see it, DTD!

Special feature on childbirth on today's Woman's Hour , for anyone interested

Thanks for the new thread Alexia!

Tonks
TTC #1
Age 29
Cycle 5
CD1 minus 1 (AF due tomorrow and I'm 99.9% certain she'll arrive in the morning. My acupuncturist even agreed).
BFP due 27th Feb

I'm loving the name talk!
Well done on a successful day London!

I had my second acupuncture appointment this evening and I absolutely love it. DH thinks it's a bit too pricey at £45 a pop so I need to keep pushing how beneficial it is.

The lady I go to is an ex-midwife who now specialises in complementary healthcare and woman's health. She looked at my chart and thinks my progesterone may be low (because of my temp fluctuations and short/light periods). Do you think the docs will test for this even though I've only been trying 5 months and have 1 month of temps?

Alexia - my name choices aren't conventional in the English sense, so I worry about what people think of them.

I'm loving hearing all the these name choices! Glad it's not just me who has a baby named in my head. I've also planned how to reveal it to my parents, who to pick as godparent, which school I'll send them to, the whole whack!

EJ that's happened to us sometimes. I think maybe it's the trendiest tiniest bit of blood from sort of bumping /rubning that gets mixed in and just tinges everything pink.

I have no idea with names! Got a relatively easy surname for names though I think, which should help when the time comes! I have PMA and still no more bleeding! But also no bfp. Im wasting frers all over the place but if still no af tomorrow morning I'm testing again. DH away tonight so there's noone to stop the crazy.

Sk1p originality is cool! We're a non-judgmental bunch so I wouldn't worry about that. I'm sure they're fab choices! or PM me because now I'm curious

Tonks could you lie to your GP about length of time ttc? Acupuncture could well help in the meantime, and I've definitely seen a lot worse charts!

Same Gaelach - if you can't dream, you'll lose all hope completely!

Ooh Flash fx for your frer tomorrow!

Ah flash how frustrating!! I'm getting annoyed for you now! How you get answers soon.

So many great names here 😁

That's happened to me and DH before EJ - was a result of er extra bumping!

If this cycle is a no go, I'm going to start drinking raspberry leaf tea as I read it helps with lining - with my AF always being super light and only lasting a day (2 max), I'm a bit worried there's nothing for eggy to grab hold of! Not sure it's recommended in TWW though, so will start next cycle if needed until I ovulate again. Any knowledge on this anyone?

Got damn work drinks this Thurs (they worked the day around me so can't bail) and a close colleague's leaving do next Thurs - curses!! Am going to try and stick to non-alcoholic beer. I want to behave during this TWW! Our work drinks are pretty all or nothing affairs - I work in quite a boozy industry 😱

Names I like (girls) Persephone - got a thing for Greek mythology and would shorten it to Percy perhaps maybe a bit odd for a girl but I quite like, Willow - just think it's cute, Juno - sounds awesome with our surname and also mythology related (nerd alert), Penelope (shortened to Penny again because it's cute) - this is totally weird never talked about babies names before for myself done loads for friends...bit weirded out now lol

skip I've done all my random name selections would love to hear yours

I'm really crap at sleeping when dh isn't here. Anyone got any tips for sleeping alone in the house.

Keep all your name suggestions coming! I have none of my own and will use whatever is left that you guys don't use.

Would you like to borrow my DH Flash? I got used to having the whole bed to myself while he was working away and I hate having to share now.

Some really nice choices in there Missy 👍

Flash sleep in the middle of the bed like a starfish and if scared(?) keep the TV on xx