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Thread 26. TTC #1 - Calm as a hysterical cucumber

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AlexiaB · 13/02/2017 22:34

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 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!

Here's our Grad's Thread. 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 26. TTC #1 - Calm as a hysterical cucumber
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AlexiaB · 13/02/2017 22:36

Alexia
26
Cycle 22
CD5

Resident temping guru. Attempting a more relaxed cycle and hoping for that elusive sticky BFP!

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Pyjamas81 · 13/02/2017 22:45

Thanks for the new thread Alexia!

Pyjamas
35
Cycle 9
CD5
AF due 8th March
Testing if no AF on 11th March

Also going for a more relaxed cycle - no temping, no opks, dtd every other day instead of the tedious dtd-athons!

Kathrino · 13/02/2017 22:48

Thanks for the new thread Alexia, love the picture. Hoping for a happier 1,000 posts this time round with lots of lovely BFPs.

Kathrino
33
Cycle 15

Currently CD7 so should be gearing up to DTD but mainly just freaking out about getting the results from our initial tests at the fertility clinic on Friday.

CarleyColie · 13/02/2017 22:50

Carley
25
Cycle 2
CD9
AF due around 5th March

Thanks for the new thread Alexia!

88claire · 13/02/2017 22:57

Just making my space on the new thread Smile

harrietm87 · 13/02/2017 23:07

harriet
30, cycle 2, cd1 (I guess?)
Loved this thread so much I couldn't keep away! Trying to keep PMA but feeling pretty sad atm.
Grateful for such a supportive bunch on here. Thanks alexia for new thread.

ViSovari · 13/02/2017 23:34

Vi
Age 30 (soon to be my first anniversary of 30)
Cycle 6 (I think)
Cycle day 63 with no signs of AF any time
Soon!

To all up coming testers...good luck!
To all TWW-ers, step away from the sticks

And to the recent posters who's things haven't worked out quite right yet Flowers

SmittenPears · 14/02/2017 00:21

SmittenPears
age: 32
TTC #1
cycle: 2
CD: 13 (ovulation expected ~CD20)

So grateful for this thread!

Mrsbluebell17 · 14/02/2017 01:26

Thanks for the new thread Alexia.

Age 29
Cycle 5
CD5
AF due 10th March
Testing if no AF on 11th March

MissyJones80s · 14/02/2017 07:01

Thanks for the new thread alexia

Age 34
Cycle 5
CD16
AF 27 Feb
Testing if no AF appears 28 Feb

Had a go at temping this month not too brilliant at it plus had a dreadful cold so it's all over the place a bit!

Thread 26. TTC #1 - Calm as a hysterical cucumber
MissyJones80s · 14/02/2017 07:07

Oh think i ov yesterday as had pains down there as usual could have been day before as had a few twinges then too. Dtd so who knows!!!

Kaydee2017 · 14/02/2017 07:20

Thanks for the new thread alexia Grin

Kaydee
Age 27
Cycle 3
CD6

Here's to lots of BFPs - LSFX all!!

sk1pper · 14/02/2017 07:32

Sk1p
Age 29
TTC #1
Cycle #19

Like many, still searching for that elusive BFP. Had a HSG before last cycle, hoping that I'm one of those lucky people who gets it soon after. Otherwise, I'll be referred for IVF in April.

macsworth · 14/02/2017 07:48

Mac
Cycle 7
CD 24

Not tracking anything this cycle so won't test until 22nd which would be my longest cycle length.
Having to normal TTW of swinging between absolutely convinced I'm pregnant to being depressed that I'm not.

geeup · 14/02/2017 07:58

Thanks alexia. Hope you're enjoying being zen-like in your chilledness.
I'm Geeup
Aged 34
Cycle 23
Tried the works (lap and dye, clomid etc) but looks like the MFI issues are too much so have just started our first IVF cycle. Just waiting to start the injections (down reg) in a couple of weeks.
Kwick - I hope you're still lurking and have found us ok. Hope you are holding up.

EJ2009 · 14/02/2017 08:03

EJ
30
Cycle 8
Cd 27 (of a usually 28 day cycle)
Usually horrid pre af cramps yesterday so watching out gor her today onwards.

Miranda234 · 14/02/2017 08:05

Hi all

Thanks for the new thread Alexia

Miranda
Age 29
Cycle 6
CD 27

Will test at the weekend if AF not here but I'm sure she's coming! Had mild cramping yesterday but that's gone today (had this a couple of months ago too). Temperature dropped at the weekend then went back up yesterday and has stayed up but I think that's more likely because I'm ill! DH trying to be knowledgeable just called this my 'gluteal phase' 😂

Fx for everyone this cycle

Tonks87 · 14/02/2017 08:08

Thanks for the shiny new thread Alexia.

I'm Tonks
Age 29
Cycle 5
CD13 - positive OPK this morning
BFP due 27th Feb

I'm sorry I've been awol over the last week or two. I'm finding TTC harder than I ever imagined.

My thoughts are with you Kwick. I hope you're doing ok and looking after yourself.

I'm sorry too Harriet. I can't imagine how hard this is.

Good luck to the upcoming testers and hugs to anyone that needs one.

HepKestrel · 14/02/2017 08:39

hep another longtimer here...
37

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

AF due 16th Feb, but already had a bfn, so just looking forward to the next cycle - cause that will be the one ! Grin

I am an opker, and try to run to destress (completed week5 of c25k though currently waiting for foot to heal before running again).

Flashinthepan · 14/02/2017 09:05

Lovely new thread Alexia.

I'm Flash, 28, CD 13, poss OV today, as I've got a sort of tugging pinching pain in my left side, Vday is a good day for some DTD methinks!

Had one BFP, ended in ectopic, that was nearly a year ago. So technically only Cycle 3.

No tracking this month, except CM as it's hard not to! Have ramped up the exercise, it makes me feel better, and it'll be good to be fit when I get my BFP!

Gaelach · 14/02/2017 09:07

Gaelach, 29
Cycle 7
CD14 (O today)
BFP due 1/3

This is my month!!!

Londonjam · 14/02/2017 09:19

Hello! Thanks for the new thread I love the picture 😂

Jam
33
Cycle 15
Day 12

Another one having a relatively chilled cycle, going for EOD DTD and aiming not to OPK for the first time in over a year!

So grateful for this thread. Valentines love to all 💕

MissyJones80s · 14/02/2017 09:51

tonks hi testing buddy!

Flashinthepan · 14/02/2017 09:57

Ooo Missy Tonks I'll be testing 26th! I am categorically not going to test until 26th! Must keep repeating that mantra.

MissyJones80s · 14/02/2017 10:34

Ha! Yes me too flash not testing until AFTER late AF !!! And breathe lol

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