First time TTC

[Mrstobe90]

Hi,

This is all very new to me so would like to make some TTC buddies :)

Let me tell you a little about myself:
Been with my SO for 2 years now and we're getting married in 31 days! I'm 26 (nearly 27) and my hubby2b is 35. We bought a house last year and feel like now is a good time to start a family!

This is my first cycle and I'm really excited but trying not to get my hopes up as seen that it's harder than it looks.

Any advice would be appreciated :) xxx

missy
sorry, I did a poor job of explaining that haha, shag any time! It's just the OPK will have a better chance of detecting the hormones later on (even 5pm) - the thing about OPK is that sometimes they don't detect the hormones even though you are in fact ovulating (levels too low to be read, but everything still in working order) - that's what I've read in many instances here on the boards. That's why it's helpful to not rely on them too much.

Rule no1: shag as often as possible 😂

(We DTD regardless of OPK as a) not 100% reliable and b) don't want the outcome of a negative test to impact my mood/ depress me etc etc or testing obsession will be all consuming)

(At least that's what I've come to understand - please correct me if that's a load of shite!)

High OPK 5 days in a now but no peak yet...

Yey mummyG x2 BFP in a day!! Congratulations!!

Got it, keep calm and dance on It's going to be a good week ahead!

Finally let me load it. Thank you @TheLovelyOtherDinosaur

Ooo I look away for a second and there's loads of good news! Massive congrats dinosaur and MummyG! That's a good going BFP there!
Oops, sorry McTufty and fefi! Must pay more attention...

Don't worry too much about those repeat tests - the nature of all these hormones is that they fluctuate so it's really common to need a retest to make a proper conclusion :)

On my way to the boat now. I've deliberately only packed nautical striped clothing to wind up my father in law . Apparently I embarrass him in front of all his posh boating friends...

Thank you @FrowningFlamingo. Haha nothing wrong with a little bit of nautical clothing. Enjoy 😊😊

Eeek! I feel the positive-ness of this thread! Congratulations both!

MummyG Dinosaur CONGRATULATIONS!!!! We'll all be due at the same time

Right, WTF. Clearblue OPK says high SIX days in a row despite no peak, and today I've creamy CM but it's still says high (despite that I can hardly see any line with my eyes.).

I'm starting to call bullshit on these tests.

Can't believe how much good news there has been here since I've been on (busy at work). Truly amazing. Congratulations to everyone who got their BFPs!

@Mrstobe90 do you think people will suspect when you don't have a drink at your wedding? So exciting.

Few days past ovulation here (cycle 2) and been very emotional and weepy for past two days, early pregnancy symptom?! Trying to be hopeful!

Just completed tough mudder. Post that was hard. Had to skip three out of twenty five obstacles as too dangerous for sprog. Shattered now.

Thank you @Mrstobe90 and @Magpie24.

@Mrstobe90 how are you feeling?

@Magpie24 Could be. I had implantation bleeding not long after ovulation so it possibly could be. How exciting xx

@MummyGofboys wow well done! It's far too hot for exercise here, I'm lolling in the park!

It's hot here too which is good as dried me off between icy cold obstacles lol xx

Magpie We're going to stick Shloer in a cleaned out champagne bottle lol sneaky sneaky :D

MummyG I'm good thanks :) had my bridal shower today which was fun! Felt like I was gonnna puke for a good half hour, but other than that, it was great lol How're you feeling today?

@Mrstobe90 ahhh very clever idea. No one will know!!! Also you can just play the bride card and say you don't want to spoil the day by drinking too much. You don't really have a chance anyway. I'm ok. I'm extremely nauseous and getting stretching pains already. Must be because it's my third. Very exciting though. Can hardly walk after tough mudder yesterday. Had it sunk in yet that your going to be a mummy? Did you get booked into midwife? Xxxx

MummyG well done on doing tough mudder!! I would never even dare to try lol!
I'm getting stretching pains too but every time I get a twinge, I get a teeny bit nervous. After seeing how common MC is, I'm so scared that this bubba won't stick. Going to be as healthy as I can though for it.
I've not booked with a midwife yet. Got my appt for my GP on tuesday :) Fx it goes well!!
It's so exciting you're having your third!! Are you hoping for a little girl this time? xxx

@Mrstobe90 twinges are very normals o yet and not panic. Everything is growing very fast down there. I'm shattered and in a grumpy mood today lol. DH had taken the boys out for the morning and I haven't sat down lol so much washing and cleaning to do. I would love a little girl but just happy if it's healthy. Not going o find out this time ad this is our last baby. So going to try and make it as special as possible. Are you finding out? Xxx

Feeling low, DH is working silly hours at work and my 5 day window starts today and he is it not around. I was so excited for this week to come, I am afraid that we will miss the opportunity if we only manage DTD once at some point.

@MissyEm have you DTD recently? Soe lives up to 5 days xx

Thursday, window starts today according to Ovia. But it is based only on data input since stopping pill on April 29th.

I only started tracking in the 19th of may. The first day of my last period. Ovia worked pretty well for me. If you have sex every second day it covers you for if you don't know when you ovulate xx

missyem

It only takes once!!! Do what you can. I understand your frustration though.

Tell me I'm not going mad - this is a positive OPK right? I can barely believe it! It's a weird time (4 weeks after stopping pill) and i've had some sticky CM. I think I'll summon him in from mowing the lawn just in case!

I'm so excited if I am ovulating!