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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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HepKestrel · 09/02/2017 06:13

Flowers pyjamas

Mrsbluebell17 · 09/02/2017 06:31

So so sorry pyjamas Flowers

Miranda234 · 09/02/2017 06:41

So sorry pyjamas Flowers

MissyJones80s · 09/02/2017 06:46

pyjamas Flowers

Mrsbluebell17 · 09/02/2017 06:55

So, CD28 and expected 12dpo.....I just tested with a boots early results test and it's a very clear negative. No sign of AF. Absolutely gutted Sad

HepKestrel · 09/02/2017 07:04

bluebell you are not out yet. Flowers

How accurate are the IC pregnancy tests? Is it worth using one on Friday 10dpo, just so I can have a Wine at the weekend?

Mrsbluebell17 · 09/02/2017 07:05

Ah, just realised the boots ones are 15miu. When I look closely (hopefully not line eye) I see a faint faint line on the boots one. What miu are FRER? I am sure they are a lot less only I can't find it on the box or instructions.

Mrsbluebell17 · 09/02/2017 07:06

Hi hep I think I've read that the ICs are often showing up for people a little later than some other tests but I've not had the experience myself

Kaydee2017 · 09/02/2017 07:19

Had my fx for you for this morning bluebell, so sorry Flowers hope AF stays away & you're just testing too early

Pyjamas Flowers

Happy birthday alexia 🎉

Which ICs do you have hep?

Was fully expecting to wake up to AF this morning but nothing, expect just to be funny she will turn up during a meeting I have later today, Sod's law and all?! Hmm

Mrsbluebell17 · 09/02/2017 07:20

Sorry for all the posts! Just been to the loo again and wiped and there is some colour like there was yesterday morning (but none again until now) so I can only believe AF is on her way, what with that and the negative tests. Dreams shattered. Sad

88claire · 09/02/2017 07:20

Mrsbluebell

I think FRER are about 6!

*Kestrel
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I have experience of the cheapies being useless despite their 10miu claim. About a week later than my Clearblue positive for me!

Mrsbluebell17 · 09/02/2017 07:21

Thanks kaydee. When are you testing?

Happy birthday Alexia 🎂

Mrsbluebell17 · 09/02/2017 07:22

Thanks 88.
I've disposed of my FMU now to stop me peeing on money!!!!
Will wait til tomorrow morning and if no af then I'll go for a FRER but I think this is it now.

88claire · 09/02/2017 07:25

Bluebell

If you had colour yesterday and some today it might not be AF! I spotted pink for a week before my BFP and every day thought it was AF.

FX for you!

Mrsbluebell17 · 09/02/2017 07:31

Thanks 88. Trying not to get my hopes up anymore, I was totally convinced this was the month and I feel totally totally wiped out by the thought now that it's not. Off to wallow.....

sk1pper · 09/02/2017 07:31

Kath and Kwick - the best of luck for today, relax and breath - you'll both be absolutely fine.

Pyjamas - I am absolutely gutted for you, isn't she a bit early? Flowers damn it!!!

Kay - keep hanging in there xx

Blue - sorry about your BFN but some people don't get a BFP till waaaay after their period is due. Got my fx for you still hon xxx

Alexia - happy birthday! Cake

Hep and Jam - how are you guys today?

Pyjamas81 · 09/02/2017 08:06

Thanks everyone - am properly gutted, but will be fine after a wallow. AF was right on time skipper - was due either today or tomorrow, FF predicted tomorrow, but one of my temps threw it off so I suspected today according to when I got positive OPK and ov pains. Luteal phase 14days, so like clockwork. I've had a good cry, PT session this morning was a struggle but got through it. Exhausted even thinking about another cycle of this shit. I know it's only cycle 9, but I hate it all already.

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AlexiaB · 09/02/2017 08:06

Jam 8 years? Wow you're patient! I feel that pressure now and I'm younger so I can only imagine how you feel. I hope Kwick is right Wink

Thanks Skipper Smile I know I will, I just wish it would hurry up for us all! Hope af stays well away for you!

kwick and Kathrino we want the full low down on your meeting today Grin

I'm so sorry pyjamas FlowersCakeWine I hope you have the best fuck it day lined up!

Bluebell sorry about the BFN. I really hope it's just too early! Flowers

Thank you all for the lovely birthday wishes Grin

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Londonjam · 09/02/2017 08:24

Morning girls Brew

Good luck today kwick and kath! Everything crossed for bub kwick 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

Sorry pyjamas ☹️ hope you're okay lovely, hats off to getting through PT

Sorry it sounds like you are too bluebell ☹️ it's so hard not to get your hopes up please don't blame yourself 🌼

Fx for skipper kaydee and anyone else testing 🤞🏼

Ugh EJ shadowing a heavily pregnant woman right now must be tough. I find it hard to see random pregnants just out and about! Have to stop myself from running up and saying HOW did you do it???

I'm feeling a bit better again, still not right though, this bug is stubborn! Day 7 today and need to think about DTD again 😴

Musicgrrl · 09/02/2017 08:26

Happy birthday alexia! I hope your DH has something lovely planned to cheer you up Smile Also, can't believe b-vits extended your LP that much! I was wondering how you were getting on so good to hear from you.

kwick and kathrino lots of luck for today. Will be thinking of you both but I'm sure it will all go well.

Sorry for AF appearing pyjamas Flowers Good work on your PT session though!

Fx for those testing or waiting that AF doesn't show up.

Musicgrrl · 09/02/2017 08:28

jam sorry to hear you've not been well. Can you get your DH to 'service himself' today/tomorrow to get his spermies in good order before you gear up for some productive dtd?!

harrietm87 · 09/02/2017 08:42

Oh no pyjamas my cycle buddy I was so rooting for you. Good news is that you really know your cycles now and they are regular - knowledge is power. Hope you're ok.

bluebell I got two bfns last weekend (at 9 and 10dpo) before bfp at 11dpo. When I looked back at the 10dpo FRER hours later there was a squinter, but it was so faint it didn't even show up in a photo so I didn't even post about it as I thought I was crazy! Anyway you're not out til you're out. Fx

Good luck kathrino and kwick.

harrietm87 · 09/02/2017 08:43

Also happy birthday alexia!

And how are you skipper?

Londonjam · 09/02/2017 08:47

Hi music how are you? DH does keep swimmers fresh 🙂 but I've just read somewhere again that sex throughout cycle is advised as it sends messages to woman's immune system to start preparing for getting pregnant not just fighting infections. Hmmm.

Forgot to wish you a Happy Birthday 🎈 alexia I hope you have a lovely day and AF doesn't spoil it

Also mouse if you're around I'm thinking of you, hope you're doing okay.

We haven't heard from inspectorpenguin for some time - hope all is well with you also.

colourmylife · 09/02/2017 09:08

I got a squinter on a FRER with FMU this morning! Think I'm about 10 or 11 DPO. I've stared at enough blank white tests over the last 8 month and there is definitely something there this morning but it is faint. I'm going to wait a couple of days and test again.
No symptoms whatsoever. Last month I had spotting for a week and cramps but this month nothing.
Fingers crossed for everyone testing soon and those going for tests!

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