TTC - First Time! (2)

[mrsjkerry]

Hi all. Reconvene here!

Marie I've been like that every cycle so far too . I'm not sure if you just notice things more because you're being hyper vigilant so more sensitive to strange/different goings on, but we all seem to have had textbook pg symptoms every month! I think between us on this thread we've had every single one! Can't wait for the BFPs to start rolling in though, I think they'll bring good luck .

Hi Penguin welcome feel free to share anything and everything, there's no such thing as TMI here!

Hi Penguin. I'm in similar position, came off pill in November, TTC for first time, age 29 and on my 3rd cycle but 7 days late and 2 BFN. Havery you had a problems after stopping the pill?

Morning all, hi penguin.

I tested this morning as I'm officially a day late and no sign of period at all and negative on a FRER

Morning girls oooooh tuxie!!! Don't lose hope til the red lady sings lol could be a few more days til hcg is high enough!!🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

Tuxie period is officially late so that's good news!! It can take a few days for a BFP to show up from all I've read xx keep positive!

Kity apart from a very long first cycle and being really emotional it's not been too bad, I have had a bit of weight gain but my diet isn't exactly the best. Cycle #2 is running on course, I just wish DP would stop saying 'pregnant' every time I say I have a headache or feel tired, sometimes I think he's more broody than I am

Thanks ladies. DH was up incredibly early and so nervous bless him! That's what I'm thinking I've got my 🤞🏻I just need a little more hormone to boost. Thanks for your positivite thoughts girls xx

mrsjkerry I think I'd be the same... Test at the earliest possible chance and know that if it is a bfn then it may still be too early!!

Hi PenguinDi! Welcome!

Ttcnovice I reckon it's definitely that were being extra vigilant each month now! Normally I'm pretty oblivious to anything until a day or two before AF is due!!

Tuxie11 it's a good sign that your officially late!! Fx that you just need to build up your hcg levels over the next few days!! I love how excited you DH is! Sounds like he is really supportive!

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Yes tuxie it's still early days yet! Hoping those hcg levels are increasing for you as we speak! 🤞🏼

Hi, can I join you all? Not actually trying to conceive just yet, planning to come off the pill in 6 weeks. Currently trying to do all the good stuff; reduce my caffeine intake, loose a little weight and taking some vitamins. Really excited, and a little impatient!

Hi holdtight welcome and good luck for an easy transition off the pill!

Thank you TTC & Marie 😘 He's a little down in the dumps but I explained to him we aren't out just yet. I am cramping a little (not full AF style) but the only thing that concerns me is if I am late, I more than likely ovulated later than I assumed. I really don't wanna get on the OPK wagon yet, so thinking we will have to do a MrsJ and cover ALL the bases as many as poss next month if that's the case!

Got another BFN today. Rang the drs but as I'm only 7 days late they won't see me until another weeks time. So frustrating as I don't know if somethings wrong or if I'm pregnant and it's just not showing up in my wee yet :(. DH is convinced I'm pregnant despite 3 negative results. Keep telling him not to get his hopes up but he keeps getting mine up and I'm trying to stay grounded

Hi ladies. I tested this morning & bfn as it is way too early. But if it's too early for a frer it's to early to feel guilt over a little wine, Brie & hot tub so I'm here & enjoying my weekend away. What will be, will be.

Fx for all others testing at more appropriate times than myself xx

Morning girlies! Welcome to the rollercoaster to the newbies! You'll settle in just fine here :) also to the bfn's try not to worry! Twisted enjoy your weekend chick. Kitcat and Tuxie my work friend didn't get a home test bfp til 7 weeks. Mad or what! She was begging the doc for a blood test!
I had a baby bomb yesterday, gym instructor is pg! She's gutted! She's 42 and it was a total shock (she hasn't even mentioned if she's got a partner or husband) and she was moaning saying she never wanted kids only animals and she's worried about her work etc!!! 😂🙈 at 42 she's bloody lucky id say!! I'm sure she's just in shock and will be happy soon but it's a bit of a kick when I'm here like ummm I'm 10 years younger, married and trying 😳 and I would be over the moon!
Anyway, no symptoms for me except sore boobs, no colour or shape change, I've been a bit psycho to hubs but I'm usually like that before af (poor sod) I've got a hen party today so I'm looking forward to that, it's gonna be a messy one! Then af will be here by Thursday no doubt, then I will be starting again. Well not really, I won't be actively ttc, I will be dtd when I feel like it and not testing or tracking coz this month stressed me out to the max lol and also I don't want a Christmas baby 😂 that may sound picky, as if I've got a right to choose when I'm finding it hard enough to conceive anyway haha but I feel I have so little control over it, I can at least try to take back some choice haha.
If I don't comment much over the next 24 hours, rest assured I will be bladdered in a cocktail bar. I did think about not going because I'm ttc but do you know what, conception is a minefield, you can do everything perfectly and not get pg or you can live your life and still get pg like millions of people do every month and for now, I'm gonna get pissed 😂🍺
Fx for all the testers!! I will be checking in when I can!! Xx

TTC sorry for the BFN but enjoy your self, chill out and test next week. FX for you!

Misty, oh no I hate that. I think some people just don't pay any attention what other people may think. Good luck to her and what she chooses but spread some of that good luck over here haha!
Enjoy your hen do!

touches wood no sign of period whatsoever. I'm wondering if my dates are mixed up but I've never had a cycle longer than 30 days (if whilst on the pill does that count?!)so not sure what's going on. Doubtful that if a FRER didn't pick up then what's going on. Had a few cramps in stomach but not that AF cramp will test tomorrow I think 🤞🏻🤞🏻

Misty enjoy your hendo! And twisted sorry about the negative - but hot tub sounds amazing!!

No real symptoms to comment on today. Other than the fact that I am still in bed and am absolutely exhausted. Am putting this down to a very long and tiring week. I don't particularly 'feel' pregnant; in my heart I think I will get BFN when I test next week.

Afternoon ladies!

twisted I definitely think it ok to not feel guilty about wine, hot tubs and brie...I'd enjoy it whilst you can! I had a friend over last night and we shared some prosecco...I'm only 7dpo so too early to test so I'm imagining its too early to cause any harm!

mistybxx it's hard to not be gutted that some people fall pg really quickly without even trying! I'm sure once she's got over the shock she'll be happy but I agree with tuxie...get her to share some of that luck this way! 😂

(tuxie i'm hoping you get your BFP tomorrow)!!

mrsjkerry enjoy a well deserved rest...at worst it Is just a long week and a relax will do you good. At best it's going to be a BFP and your body needs to rest as all those cells are multiplying!!! Fx it's the latter!

No major symptoms here still apart from a heightened sense of smell...things like perfume, Chinese food and (don't laugh) biscuits are amongst the things I've been noticing! Still pretty convinced that my mind is fucking around with me for a laugh 🙈

Hope you all have a good weekend!

Hope you all have a good weekend ladies! Sorry I don't feel I have much to add to the conversation sometimes 😂 but I'm really enjoying general chat from people in the same boat as me- very reassuring! I've decided not to test this month unless AF doesn't show up - but not sure when exactly could be as would be due 2nd march but this is my first month off the pill so could mean anything I guess?!

Hope you can all enjoy yourself, I think until any of us know we are pg there is no point stressing ourselves out and worrying about things - especially if it means not enjoying a weekend away or concert etc! ☺️ xx

Can I join? I have no idea what all the abbreviations mean 🙈 Sorry for being a total newb!
Had my implant removed 17th December last year and have had 5 periods since then! I'm trying my best to track my cycle but it's so hard. I have done loads of ovulation tests but every one has been negative 😥 Does this mean I'm not having a proper cycle. I'm so sick of everyone telling me to be patient!!

I'm 31 and this is our first attempt!

Charl, it's nice to have a natter I agree too. Plenty of people don't realise they are PG and do much worse and life is for living!

Stowie - oh wow 5 periods?! That's a lot, poor you! I can't comment on the ovulation sticks (OPK's) as I've never done one but if you've had so many it doesn't sound like your cycle is long enough. Have you talked to your GP?

Stowie, oh the "be patient"! Doesn't that make you want to slap them? It does me

Evening everyone, sorry been a bit AWOL the last 24 hours! How's everyone's weekend going? I'm going to read up on what I've missed now .

Been out all day today with my best friends for lunch, shopping and the inevitable cocktails to follow plus a huge pizza on the way home . I felt really anxious over how I was going to avoid drinking, but in the end I just thought it won't do any harm so I had a couple of cocktails. Sipped as slowly as possible though, and the universe did me a huge favour by making me knock my last one over after only a few sips! Feigned having spent too much earlier on shopping to buy a replacement which they all seemed to accept thankfully! Had the predictable "are you trying for a baby yet?" questions, but I managed to fend them off I think anyway! Feels horrible lying to my best friends but it's such a private thing isn't it!

Twisted sorry about the BFN but it is definitely still so early! Glad you're making the most of your weekend away, a hot tub and brie sounds heavenly! Enjoy!!

Tuxie good luck for testing tomorrow! Feeling really positive for you if you're cycles are usually all spot on under 30 days! Eek!

Enjoy the hen do Misty - it's good to let your hair down amongst the TTC stress I think! Once I did today I really enjoyed just having a laugh with the girls and not thinking about TTC 24/7 for once!

Sounds promising Marie 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 for you!

It's early days mrsj stay positive! What day are you testing next week?

Welcome Stowie you'll soon get used to all the TTC (trying to conceive) lingo on here! 5 periods sounds rough but just try to remember it's your body's way of sorting itself out to get your cycles back on track! What ovulation tests are you using? You could just be missing your surge so I wouldn't necessarily assume you aren't actually ovulating yet. Hope everything settles down for you ASAP xx

Well I am bloody knackered after all that typing! You miss a day on here and come back and have to type a novel .