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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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macsworth · 15/02/2017 11:10

Congratulations Claire

So sorry hep 💐

Great work on DTD timing flash. Sorry about the app conversation. I hope you're doing ok now.

Glad everyone had a lovely evening yesterday. We spent the evening laughing which was so nice. What with TTC and the stress of my brother being ill it feels like forever since I laughed until it hurts!

I wish there just weren't symptoms for BFP OR for PMS. The TWW would be so much easier without all this guess work.

Flashinthepan · 15/02/2017 11:15

How is your brother doing Mac?

Miranda234 · 15/02/2017 11:22

I'm with you all on not being able to handle my drink anymore! I didn't have anything last night but did a couple of weeks ago and felt terrible the next day! DH got me 3 packets of fizzy laces sweets for Valentine's Day 😂

I'm struggling today, cd 28 and can't concentrate at all, waiting for AF to appear. Went for a 6k run last night and had to stop as had really bad cramping which stopped when i walked. Its so hard not to get your hopes up isn't it, I'm really trying to tell myself I'm out this cycle but my mind keeps changing every few minutes!

Flashinthepan · 15/02/2017 11:35

Oh Miranda FX for you. How long are your cycles normally?

Well done on the run too.

Me too with the booze. I wake up with a headache if I have more than a small glass of anything.

Miranda234 · 15/02/2017 11:43

Thanks Flash, the last two were 28, 27 days so not much longer to wait I don't think. Starting to get cramps now so think AF is right on cue!

Kaydee2017 · 15/02/2017 11:59

Hope your brother is doing better mac

Fx for you Miranda!!

I'm another who can't handle her booze - haven't exactly stopped while TTC but must have subconsciously cut down because I know about it when I have more than I should now! Or maybe I'm just getting old

passmethewine123 · 15/02/2017 12:10

Glad everyone had a lovely valentines evening. My evening consisted of a family meal with all of my other halfs maternal side of the family to celebrate the fact that his brother and GF are having their first baby and it's also the first grandchild. I'm absolutely made up for them and can't wait to be an Aunty (again) but it did get hard after a while 😞

Would any of the resident tempers mind having a look at my chart and seeing what they think. Had a massive temp dip after what seemed like a clear ovulation on CD16, I thought it was just a blip and expected the temp to go back up the next day but no such luck so far. Not really sure what it means and would be very appreciative of others opinions x

macsworth · 15/02/2017 13:03

Brother is still in hospital and likely to be there for quite a while which is taking its toll on his 3 kids who miss their daddy. His birthday is the end of March so we're all hoping he'll be out by then but will just have to wait and see. He's no longer critical though which is great. Thanks for asking flash and kaydee

FX miranda. Are you planning on testing tomorrow if no sign of AF?

I have no idea about temps pass sorry. alexia is definitely your girl!

MissyJones80s · 15/02/2017 13:06

miranda hate waiting for AF you get your self all positive don't you and then in the 2ww something crazy happens and you get your hopes up despite promising yourself not to! Hugs if AF does show but fx that it will keep the heck away!!!!!!

MissyJones80s · 15/02/2017 13:13

mac glad to hear your brother is no longer critical such good news but what a long stay in hospital. Fx he isn't out for some birthday love at home with his children.

I'm currently trying desperately not to symptom spot. Had acid reflux last night so of course I started googling it and quite a few sites say it can be an early sign but it's so bloomin crazy because it could have just been the wine and food and probably the fact I fell asleep on the sofa as per usual. I'm an official idiot!

MissyJones80s · 15/02/2017 13:26

pass I'm new to temping as well my first chart this month and it's all over the shop! Had a significant rise yesterday couple of days after ov but just going to wait and see tomorrow. How long are your cycles usually? As far as I am aware when looking out for preg you are looking for a sustained period of increased temp post ov the drop off usually happens before AF. But temping accurately can be really hard and I have read of people who see a drop and assume they are due AF but actually then go on to get a BFP. My temp is all over the shop but that's because I'm so erratic with my timings I think and some nights have interrupted sleep so I am not sure temping is for me however going to continue to give it a go!!!
Like others have said alexia is the Queen of Charts!

passmethewine123 · 15/02/2017 13:32

Missy my cycles are usually 28-30 days. This is only my second month temping, last month I only got the thermometer on CD22 so don't have much to compare to unfortunately. I think I am pretty consistent with the time I take it and I'm a good sleeper so don't usually have a problem there
It's just the huge drop im not sure about or what it signifies. It's making me worry that perhaps I'm not producing much progesterone 😕

Miranda234 · 15/02/2017 13:47

AF has arrived. I'm hoping mild cramping everyday from ovulation isn't a new thing my body plans on doing each month. Why does every cycle have to be different?! On positive notes, my cycles are regular, I haven't stopped my whole family going on holiday (I looked up the due date and it would have been the day the holiday was booked for) and the cramping at the moment isn't too bad. Right onto cycle 7....

Good luck anyone else testing soon

passmethewine123 · 15/02/2017 13:56

Sorry Miranda I have concluded that TTC is just one big mindfuck

Flashinthepan · 15/02/2017 13:57

Miranda

Excellent PMA though. Fingers crossed AF isn't a massive bitch.

Flashinthepan · 15/02/2017 13:57

Yes pass! My body does things it never used to do as soon as I started ttc. It's so unfair!

HepKestrel · 15/02/2017 14:01

Missy yes every bloody time ! (pun intended ?)
and step away from dr google. trust me !

pretty much every symptom i discover is simultaneously due to AF, BFP, menopause or stress.

sorry miranda

pass yup !

passmethewine123 · 15/02/2017 14:02

Snap! I have barely ever thought about my periods, all that part of my life has been so easy yet wham the first month TTC I had the worst period of my life! I can't believe it's all psychosomatic but it must be, it's crazy what our minds are capable of!

Tonks87 · 15/02/2017 14:03

Congratulations Claire!

And sorry to Hep and Miranda . Love the PMA Miranda.

We had an impromptu visit to the theatre after finding bogof vouchers last night. We never bother with Valentine's Day but it was a nice distraction. And still managed to fit a DTD session in afterwards. It's CD14 today and I'm pretty sure I ovulated yesterday.

I wish I could say the same about the booze. Pre TTC I was a couple of bottles of wine a week type of girl. I'm now one a month and I miss it soooo much.

Londonjam · 15/02/2017 14:08

Glad to hear your brother is out of the woods macs

missy I had such bad acid reflux a few cycles ago and was utterly CONVINCED I was pregnant. The most convinced I've been. Then I went to POAS and saw red. FFS. I hope it's a positive sign for you though!

miranda, hope you are alright. Could you cramps be something else - could you have pulled a muscle?

tonks I miss the freedom of just having a glass on a weeknight when I'm stressed and not feeling guilty about it! But I don't miss the hangovers - god. They make me feel not only physically but mentally awful too.

MissyJones80s · 15/02/2017 14:36

pass I'm honestly a novice at all of this but so many factors can impact on all aspects of your bodily functions including I'm guessing temp. I'd say temp but don't read it as the be all and end all I think the longer you do it maybe the more likely you will see trends appearing so try not to be or get down (if poss)

Flashinthepan · 15/02/2017 14:39

So this afternoon I now have super sore boobs, so guessing OV must have happened? It's so weird how quickly you go from fertile to waiting.

passmethewine123 · 15/02/2017 14:41

Thanks missy. I'm not down, it's just frustrating when your body sends you curve balls like this! If I haven't ovulated this month I will be pretty pissed lol

passmethewine123 · 15/02/2017 14:41

Happy TWW Flash

MissyJones80s · 15/02/2017 14:42

miranda hell of a PMA there! Sorry about AF

pass have you recently stopped BC? It can take a while for things to settle post BC that's all so maybe your temp is reflecting this?

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