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

[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 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...

Can't believe I didn't think of that company, I was racking my brains for 3 letter names and could only come up with bbc!
Given I'm formerly from that sector too (although now in industry) you'd have thought I would get it!

I went and got my day 21 blood print out from last month. I knew they were normal but wanted my print out. Progesterone level looked good at 50 (especially given I ovulate quite late). Only thing I wasn't sure about was folate level with was over 20 (but I don't know how much over 20!). Not sure what this is?

Still amazed at how small a world it is - will always be wondering when I'm in those damn lifts now 😁

Sorry to hear you've got this horrible cold as well peaches - I've had it since Wednesday and it's proving hard to shift! I'm still pretty congested, but at least the aches and shivering have gone. I've got a PT session at the gym at 11am, I've told him to go easy on me!

Glad you enjoyed that last wine smitten - hope the TWW isn't too infuriating.

I'm also really enjoying this more chilled out cycle, HS tonight after a day's break and I'm not dreading it! DH seems a lot happier too. Without TMI, it seems like the 'quality' is better after a day's break for him as I think he was running a bit er, 'dry' when it was consecutive days!

Feel better peaches, there are so many nasty things going around at the moment! Hoping that AF stays away for you, FX!

Winging, we may have to consider your membership of this thread if you're from another firm ;) Re folate, I think that's another B vitamin (B9 maybe?). Being deficient in it has similar effects to B12 and is a form of anaemia. All my results say is that they're > 20 too which seems to be fine.

DH was feeling too rough to start EOD last night but hoping we'll be on track from tonight.

pyjamas hope your session sweats the last of the germs out. It seems to last for ages!

kath I had a think in the shower this morning and I reckon im now late.

Soo, I had a rumage around, found an old IC and although it wasn't FMU I got this!

peaches a line whoop! How late are you do you think?

Lol kathrino I now sit on the otherside of the fence and the company I work for in now one of your clients!

Yesssssss Peaches Ahh I'm soo happy for you! That's a great line on a cheapie. Really interested in what you did/didn't do in your relaxed cycle? Huge congratulations!!! Xx

pyjamas hope your trainer goes easy on you!

Kathrino fx you get back on track tonight. We're doing EOD too and finally started last night. I was so sick I just laid there

Congrats peaches that's a crackin' line!!

I still have very very light basically not there but just about noticeable brown spotting- started 48hours ago now. No cramping. Af due Wednesday, 11/12dpo today. Still
Holding out on buying any tests. Also so tired. Walked the dog yesterday and felt like I had run at least a half marathon.

Kudos to all managing to get on it when still feeling ill, I honestly don't think I would manage, I struggle when I'm tired never mind Ill.

Baby cuddles were lovely yesterday but just intensifies the brodiness. Almost went and got some hpts straight away and then didn't!

Ooh that is a great line!!!! Congratulations peaches

missy i never done official tracking so to speak, but I reckon I ovulated 2 weekends ago. But that was my fuck it weekend with OH so the on the Saturday we both had drinks. I put in my details on the NHS due date calculator they put me at 4 weeks. I reckon af was due friday/Saturday.

I honestly totally wrote this cycle off. So much so I had a day out with one of my best friends on Wednesday as we both happened to be free and I had couple glasses of wine with my food. Now I feel really bad .

alexia if I did ovulate on the 4th/5th Feb we dtd on Tues 31st, we'd 1st (used pre seed) Friday 3rd and sun 5th. I have not used pre seed for a long time so that was 1 difference this cycle. I also cut back all the supplements I have been taking. I stated taking CQ10 (2x200 tablet) at the start of December. When I read up on this it did say it takes roughly 3 months to have a full effect and this is month 3. I also take a pre conception vitamin, vitamin D, omega 3 and extra folic acid. I take the Cq10 and pre conceptin vitamin at night together, the rest first thing in the morning.

I was surprised at line came up tbh, it was rather quick as well. I will probably need to wait until tomorrow to get a proper test. I only have an asda near by and they keep all their tests in security cases, so no stealth purchases from there. A couple of the girls that work there know my family and no way do I want to risk getting found out .

Congratulations peaches! Wonderful news. Sounds like a fuck it cycle is the way forward . How's your OH?

Fx glittery
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Pyjamas* I'm hoping the quantity and quality will be better for HS EOD too. I've been shoving a soft cup in afterwards so I'm not sure if there actually is any difference for us.

I reckon I've ovulated as OPK was positive Friday. I've had right sided pain for the first time ever - it seems since TTC! I always always get it on the left. As long as one has come I don't care!

For all those that were talking about which supplements they take, thought this would brighten your day.

Massive congratulations peaches!! definitely agree with jam - fuck it cycle next time!!

peaches that's fab love it that it happened on your fuck it weekend just goes to show sometimes being totally relaxed must help this will be my mantra from now on!!! How exciting :)

Peaches don't worry about a few drinks, it would have been way too early at that point. Love that it happened during your fuck it weekend! Can't wait to see more tests. You really deserve this - wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy.

Lol Geeup

Fx for you Jam and glittery

I can't shake this cold & cough

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep!!!!! Congratulations peaches! Really happy for you 😀😀😀 Sorry I can't remember - were you doing EOD as well? I've been taking ubiquinol since December, so I hoping it's built up now as well!

Glad EOD going well for you too jam - can I ask where you get your soft cups from? I have a mooncup, but am worries the quite significant suction when I take it out will have the opposite effect so looking for something that may be ambit gentler.

Just got back from training session Alexia - I'm knackered even though he went easy on me! I haven't had a horrible bug like this for so long! Hope it doesn't affect anything else ☹️ Hope you shake yours as well - seems like this Winter bug is a lingerer, I've been feeling shit since Wednesday!

Glad you enjoyed baby cuddles glittery, I enjoyed mine as well so I know what you mean about the broodiness! Then he had a poo explosion which helped 😂

You trooper pyjamas! Well done you. All I've done today is shower, eat and watch TV haha. I've been ill since Thursday evening, it's rubbish isn't it? Hope you feel better soon

I got my softcups HERE. It was an impulse buy so I didn't look at any other options but they arrived quickly and sealed.

I'm such a Grad's stalker MrsG is having a girl! How quickly did that go? Congrats!! That's my dream.

Hope everyone is having a nice Sunday

Also that sadly reminds me - think it was Jam who mentioned Nicky? She said she was miscarrying (quite a long time ago now) and she hasn't returned to either thread. I'd like to know how she's doing

Congratulations peaches!!!! So happy for you

Thanks alexia! Just ordered 😊

Congratulations peaches, what wonderful news! And I wouldn't worry about the wine last week at all, it was far too early to matte then. Wishing you a healthy and happy nine months!

Thanks everyone. I'm quietly optimistic. Really hoping this is my sticky bean this time around. My last bfp was very beginning of March so 12 months to get here again. Like most of you girls here it's been a long, complicated road and I'm will be routing for you all everyday!

jam OH is excited but think he is keeping it to himself because he knows how I feel. But today I am pregnant and I just need to focus on that and try and keep the anxious thoughts to a minimum.

pyjamas yes EOD were possible. We have tried dtd lots more in FW but OH says "it leaves him drier than a desert down there", his words . I think it's just as good to let the sperm build up and try and catch them healthy if that makes sensense? And hats off for making it through your PT session. That's proper commitment 💪

Haven't told anyone in real life. Will get this confirmed during the week at the doctors then probably tell my mum and dad. But I'm not keen on telling OH side yet they cannot keep anything to themselves and OH agrees (thankfully). I still haven't got my blood results back. My GP has been on holiday and the other GP's haven't gone over my results. Hoping there's nothing flagged up that would impact on this. Think it should be okay though. When I had my appointment he told me to continue ttc whilst investigations were started so obviously nothing really flagged up for him at that point.

Hope everyone is enjoying the last of their weekend

Rooting for you, not routing!

Lol 😆 gee

Pj I got mine from amazon. Thought as we only doing it EOD I want them all to stay up close to my cervix as possible! Also less mess 😬

Lovely news from mrsG 🌷* I don't look at the grads thread at all, would love to join though! Thanks for reporting back alexia it's nice to hear how they are getting on. Very sorry to hear about Nicky* she was such a sweetie and had been trying a while.

Which reminds me of our lovely kwick - we miss you and your wise funny words. I hope you are as okay as you can be.

It's been a long wait for you peaches and I hope everything goes lovely and smoothly for you now. A baby before Christmas will be so lovely 💛

Congratulations Peaches! Wonderful news, and gives all of us 12-month-plussers hope. Really hope you have a problem-free nine months