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...

Good evening ladies, sorry I'm late to the new thread (thanks alexia 😊)

I'm binky, 31
Cycle 7 CD 11 (cycles now seemingly anywhere from 27-36days 😂 what fun!)
..I'll go with a testing date of 12th

Forgot to start OPKs and now am out for a couple of days on the road with work so am having another EOD approach only month (although with DH shifts so far this month is not going well!). I am already not feeling positive for this cycle!

Harriet have been thinking of you, hope you're doing as well as possible given the circumstances 💐 And kwick, if you're following the thread too, please know we are here for you 💐

Sorry for AF hep and Miranda- she's a bitch.

Glad your brother is still improving macs. It's a long frustrating road after critical illness but excellent that he's got so much support around him and so much to motivate him with his rehab. FX he's out for his birthday

LOL about the 8cm confusion! And I totally agree with the random googling- in the last 3 months I have searched for "itchy nipple", "pulsing breast" etc in my symptom spotting 😂 Why can't we just have consistent PMS symptoms to give us a chance to identify early pregnancy properly?!

Feel better soon pyjamas 🤒

pjs best plan look after yourself!

Hope you feel better soon pyjamas!

Have got full blown woman flu so am staying home today under a blanket 🤒 Hopefully am felling better tomorrow when FW kicks off and DH doesn't get it!

Good luck with EOD approach binky - am in the EOD club this cycle too ☺️

On the boob issue - mine have never done a damn thing. I never even know they're there! I basically wear a bra to make it look like I have some ha ha

Hi everyone. Congrats claire!
Get well soon pyjamas.
And thank you binky - I'm actually feeling ok now. Bleeding almost stopped and I'm focusing on the positives- if it was going to happen then glad it didn't happen any later. Hoping that I'll ovulate in a couple of weeks and can start again! Really grateful for this lovely thread.

Does anyone have fun weekend plans?

Feel better soon Pj's I'm not feeling great either but I think it's a combination of waking up at 4am and also having about 50 sneezing fits so far today.

8.15am and I've already cried 3 times over stupid things I've read/watched on FB. It's going to be one of those days I think

Also for anybody interested in temping this is my chart today...temps seem to be on the up again...

Feel better soon pyjamas, so many people at work seem to have been struck down with a horrible cold/flu thing. I hope you're on the mend soon. Same to you pass!

Harriet, glad you're doing okay. I've been thinking about you and so admire your PMA.

Hi all, just checking into the new thread very quickly as I have a crazy busy week and can't get online much.

Age 36
TTC #1
Cycle Not 100% sure but have just hit the 12 month mark.
Testing End of next week if no AF beforehand.

We're trying to relax about it all and just keep up with regular sex throughout the month. We've had most of the test done and no issues to be seen. I have PCO (but not PCOS) and very high AMH levels but the consultant said it shouldn't be a problem as I am still ovulating.

We have an NHS referral to the local private clinic to begin IVF in the summer if we don't get a BFP beforehand.

Big holiday coming up in March so we're focusing on that for now and putting TTC to the back of our minds.

Sorry to everyone who's just been hit by AF and sending love to Kwick, Harriet and all those find it extra hard right now x

whoever is collecting tickets, can you put me down for the 18th March?
Thanks.

Awww Hep. Hugs.

So sorry Hep

So sorry Hep, hope you're doing okay

sorry hep :( take care today and tomorrow - I hope you feel better again by the weekend, it usually takes me a few days

Glad to hear you are feeling brighter harriet. We're not doing much this weekend, which is great! I might do a 5K park run Saturday morning, as I've signed up for an 8K run for international Women's Day on 8 March... I'm doing zero running at the moment so this is going to be tough!

The EOD DTD strategy continues and is going well :) I am definitely a fan. Am day 14 today so should be gearing up to egg. There is lots more clear cm going on so I think I'm on track.

Well, the cake tasted like ass. I blame the chocolate ganache. Strawberries rescued the ordeal.

I have another scan on Saturday (number 4, so I'm a pro now) to make sure I miscarried fully. Back to work and the gym next week. I have to shift this imaginary baby weight fml.

Sorry to hep and those who got AF. She's an evil bitch. I wish I could wave my magic wand and make everything ok for all of us. I'm feeling quite determined at the moment, so prepare for PMA when I come back properly. I just want this limbo to end sooner rather than later.

On another lighter note. I went to the spa yesterday, steam, sauna, jacuzzi and swim. I'm going to go a lot before I'm TTC again.

Remember ladies, today is one less to baby!!!

mouse I

hep ffs what a bitch

mouse great positivity there glad you are treating yourself to some r&r even if the cake tasted like ass lol. Hope scan goes well.

Well I have lower abdo pains today well like twinges kinda feels tugging not nice. Hope it disappears soon. Only between 4-6 dpo (couldn't figure out which day I ov this month had middle pains as usual but they last between 1-3 days and this month it was more like 3 days) grrrr

Mouse sorry about the cake, it still looked incredible!

Missy I get so many twinges and stuff so I feel your confusion. For me, I think they're just a result of mild constipation from the pre-conception vitamins, how very glamorous eh!

Does anyone else feel like they suddenly get a little bit fatter in the 2ww?

FW over here, woohoo! :)

Enjoy those spa days, Mouse. Glad to hear from you. :)

LSFX Smitten!

Yes flash totally confused. Twinges could be anything does feel like it's in the womble area. I'm not thinking implantation because too early for that but this is just one of those 'new' symptoms I've not had at this point before. It's not angonising thankfully so no need for painkillers but now I'm aware of it I can't stop thinking about it meh!

Good to hear from your mouse and so admire your attitude. Spa sounds like a lovely treat!

Flash, I often feel fatter in the TWW. I like to think it's the hormones but it's probably just because of stress eating chocolate. And then when AF arrives, it's time to comfort eat. This week (the week before AF and the TWW) is pretty much the only week when I manage to eat a healthy balanced diet!

Good luck for FW Smitten!

Hope the twinges are a good sign Missy!

Sorry about AF Hep I hope you have a nice weekend planned to cheer yourself up.

Spa days sound fab Mouse. I have one booked next month for a hen party which I was worried I'd be upduffed for when it was booked 6 months ago, it's looking like I was worried over nothing. And I love your PMA!

Missy I constantly get twinges and odd symptoms. I think I've probably always had them but never paid any attention to them when not TTC. Fx they are a good sign for you though!

I felt like this cycle was going so well but now I'm just confused. It's CD15, I got my positive OPK first thing on CD13 but I don't think I've actually OV'd yet. My temp is still low, I'm still getting OV pain and EWCM every now and again. We've BD'd 5 days in a row and I'm knackered! I'm ready for the TWW now!

hep

Hope you feel better too pass!

LSFX penguin, jam & smitten

I am another fan of your PMA mouse

Fx for the TWW missy!!

Flash YES!! I am the exact same as Kathrino with my eating habits

Tonks fx for Ov soon - if not, can you manage one more for luck??

flash I feel SO much fatter in the TWW! I think it's the water retention. I get really bloated and get this little round belly, which feeds into the mentalness and makes me want to be pregnant even more.

tonks how annoying.. that is remarkable feat of DTD though - hopefully when you do ovulate there will be lots of swimmers lined up. Maybe miss today and do it again tomorrow?

Yes Jam! I get a sort of fat squidgy bit (ok, extra fat squidgy bit) under my belly button.