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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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Flashinthepan · 01/02/2017 15:43

Welcome Hannah!

Ooo good tip kwick [starts snuggling kidneys with teeny hot water bottle] (I genuinely do have a tiny hot water bottle!)

Londonjam · 01/02/2017 15:54

pyjamas that typo!! hahahahahahaha

skipper my BIL is called Marcus and no-one ever, ever calls him Mark, if that helps

Sorry gaelach, hope you're alright. It takes me a few trips to the loo to convince my desperate addled brain that its AF too and not IB, you are not alone there.

flash hang in there!

AF is due Friday according to PinkPad, which tends to be right. I think I ovulated a day early though, so mentally preparing for it to come tomorrow.

AlexiaB · 01/02/2017 15:54

Harriet and Gaelach Irish names are beautiful! Aoife is my favourite.

Skip your heart is set on Romana so go with it. I'm keeping my girl options open until I see my fantasy baby Wink

Gaelach I'm with Hep. Total waste of money! I still have one box unopened in a draw somewhere and I'm bitter about wasting £60+. I don't surge in the morning either so as pyjamas explained, I would always miss my surge! Ic work brilliantly and you can use as many a day as you like. Save your money!

Kathrino love Henry too.

Welcome Hannah. Hope ttc is lovely and quick journey for you!

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Londonjam · 01/02/2017 15:56

Welcome hannah and poppet

Love those names hannah

AlexiaB · 01/02/2017 15:57

Sorry Gaelach - FlowersCake Better luck next month xx

I'm due tomorrow too Jam if my lp is short again. Going crazy here! Hate all the waiting around, I'd rather just know now!

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AlexiaB · 01/02/2017 16:03

I always post too quickly, sorry for the multiple posts guys.

Kathrino I forgot to say that Molly is a beautiful/pretty/timeless name and a really lovely way to honour your Grandmother. Did not want you to think I didn't like it/ignored it.

I really want a Twix now kwick Grin

I should be working but I can't focus on anything other than TTC and naming a baby I don't have.

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sk1pper · 01/02/2017 16:11

Welcome Banana! Everyone's going with Hannah but I prefer Banana and I'm lost keeper /evil laugh

Flashinthepan · 01/02/2017 16:11

If AF doesn't arrive, should I test again tomorrow (13 dpo) or wait until Friday (14 dpo)?

Have SIL's hen do on Saturday and will have some prosecco if I know I'm not upduffed, but would be reluctant to have any if I am.

sk1pper · 01/02/2017 16:12

I meant list keeper.

But also a lost cause it seems Hmm

Flashinthepan · 01/02/2017 16:12

Lost keeper! Are you like our shepherd then Skip? Keeping us all together while we blindly navigate the horrors of TTC!

sk1pper · 01/02/2017 16:27

Well since you put it like that Flash Grin

It's more like herding cats than sheep though!

macsworth · 01/02/2017 16:36

pyjamas that typo was the best!

gaelach It takes me a good few days to accept AF. Those damn stories of people having periods and being pregnant have played with my mind. I've tested after AF once! Total nutter!

jam I've got everything crossed for you!

The DTD every other day is the plan for this month! Usually we're ok up until a few days after ovulation and then are thankful for the break! We'll see how we go extending it until AF goes! May crash and burn badly!

Flashinthepan · 01/02/2017 16:36

Haha. Mad cats at that! Wink

Pugmummy87 · 01/02/2017 16:50

Welcome banana!

Thanks for the comments guys. I bought DH a pack of cookies as I felt bad for being pissed off at him. I appreciate he's probably feeling a bit pressurised but it's so difficult when I have really irregular cycles and so I don't always know when fw may be so try to aim for regular dtd throughout. Opks don't really work for me as I have a higher level of LH thanks to my delightful pcos and I don't really get much cm either.

Not convinced I've ovulated yet. Will see if temp goes up again tomorrow. Maybe it's not a great egg so progesterone rise is being a bit slow. Last month it shot up really quickly.

I did however buy a pineapple today with plans to consume a 5th (including core Confused) each day for 1st 5 days post o. Courtesy of Kwick's tips!

london flash really hope af stays away for you both.

Flashinthepan · 01/02/2017 16:59

I'm in an uber and the driver just asked if I had kids and then said do it sooner rather than later, you need all the energy you can get when you have a toddler and it's worse when you have the second one. Oh to be someone who's main concern a out having children is about not being able to keep up with two!

Flashinthepan · 01/02/2017 17:01

I know people like to make conversation bit your just sat there listening to their helpful advice thinking even my ovaries are crying at how unfair this is!

SmittenPears · 01/02/2017 17:47

Just for the record, AF arrived -- CD2 now. Pass the Wine

sk1pper · 01/02/2017 17:48

Flash - what types of tests have you used so far? Boots deliver fucking fast if you need more.

SmittenPears · 01/02/2017 17:57

Ugh... so annoying, Flash. "That's great advice, let me get in to my time machine here..."

Flashinthepan · 01/02/2017 17:57

This morning I used a frer. And I did an IC yesterday. Not even a hint of anything.

I have a strange question ladies, anyone else have a total panic about needing to pee and not being able to get there in time?

actino · 01/02/2017 19:05

Hi! I'm joining a bit late in the thread but here are my stats:

Age: 33
Cycle 1
CD 20
DPO 6

I've been trying not to get my hopes up because it's highly unlikely that i'm pregnant, but it's hard because I'm excited to finally be able to ttc :)

Pyjamas81 · 01/02/2017 19:16

Has anyone put on weight since coming off BC? I've gone from a 12 to a 14 for no real reason! Wondering whether it's hormonal or because I'm 35 and just have to accept body changing shape! My diet hasn't changed and I exercise! Bah.

Roseandbee · 01/02/2017 19:19

I got my positive opk, this morning the lines were the same, then i retested at 2pm and the test line was def darker, already dtd for the past 3 days, shud i dtd again tonight?

sk1pper · 01/02/2017 19:28

I've stripped the list down because there are so many people coming and going, I cant keep track of it all. Tell me if you want to be re-added to the test list as a few people have dropped off.

Testers
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Gaelach - 31 Jan
Londonjam - 3 Feb
Smitten - 4 Feb
Star - 4 Feb
Tonks - 5 Feb
Mrsblue - 5 Feb
Emalady - 7 Feb
Kathrino - 7 Feb
Harriet - 8 Feb
Flash - 8 Feb
Geeup - 10 Feb
Binky - 10 Feb
Pyjamas - 11 Feb
Carleycolie - 11 Feb
Colourmylife - 12 Feb
Kaydee - 12 Feb
Sk1pper - 13 Feb
Pug - 14 Feb
Eva - 15 Feb
Hep - 16 Feb
Miranda - 17 Feb

Grads
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Kav
Mrsg
Wanting
Music
Nicky
ScottishLady7
Starmist
FXSkip
Dixiechick
Kwick
Mouselove
NS
Presh
Gimble
Peachy

Roseandbee · 01/02/2017 19:33

well ovia is saying 13 days to test so put me down ob the 14th please :)

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