Thread 30, TTC #1 | Hilda hopefuls are still riding the shag wagon

[Jamon]

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 well and truly 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!


Hop on board, post your stats and prepare to be dazzled by the wealth of TTC knowledge we long-timeys have to share...


Key:
HS - have/had sex
GOS - good old shag
ELH - enthusiastic lavatory happenings
LSFX - legs spread, fingers crossed

flash I've been given an appointment for next Thursday so at least I don't have to wait for weeks but still feels like a long time to wait In the ivf clinic waiting room currently. Feeling nervous.

Good luck! Hope it goes well!

Fingers crossed for you Kerry

Sorry to hear about the abnormal smear Otters but glad to hear that you've got an appointment in soon.

Really sorry to hear about AF Jam but sounds like you are coping well - guess there isn't really much of a choice. Are you going to take clomid again this cycle?

I'm 12/13DPO and pretty sure AF is on her way - never noticed before TTC but I really do cramp for days before she arrives. Did wonder whether we'd get a nice surprise after such a crap week on the TTC stakes but probs not. Just need to focus on holidays now (5 weeks still to work!) and then once we get back I'd hope it won't be long before our referral appointment. Had a bit of a wobbler last night but its really hard on DH because he now feels responsible so need to try to keep positive. I just hate the last few days of the TWW.

Also ladies struggling in the heat - I'd suggest a move to NE Scotland, no heatwave here!

Thanks girls xxx having the support really is invaluable.

Flash Herculean effort for this egg, fx for you

Harriet keep calm and carry on shagging I reckon

Mouse I agree with letting her know you are ttc and she's taking on a soon to be pregnant lady

Thanks alexia - yes we've had time for two whole pregnancies now! Ludicrous

Aww Kerry your poor kitty! I was honestly so worried this morning. I felt such massive relief when he came hurtling back into my arms! I love that stupid cat so much

Sorry about your smear result otters and hope it's all sorted quickly, hope your IVF appointment went well also

Flora the last few days are the worst but know that if AF comes you WILL be okay xx

I'm so proud of myself today for how calm and strong I've been. I welled up on the way into work and just let myself feel the full sadness of it - and then moved my brain gently on to think about work and the day ahead. My focus for next cycle is back on my mental health. I just need to decide whether or not to take clomid tomorrow.

Skipper I'm thinking of you and hope you are doing well xx

Okay girls we are woefully out of date - help me sort this out

BFPs due
Jeds - 8 June
Pugmummy - 10 June
Binky - 13 June
Smittenpears - 18 June
Hopefulbunny - 20 June
Anaconda - 20 June
Hep - 23 June
Skipper - 23 June
Flora - 25 June
Katie - 29 June
Harriet - 30 June
Alexia - 2 July
Bassetmum - 3 July
Jam - 22 July
Pyjamas
Kathrino
Winging
Quiettime
Piehunter
Tommygirl
Kerryleanne
InspectorPenguin
Otters
Rainbow 🌈
Flash
Chlo



Grads
Kav
Mrsg
Wanting
Music
ScottishLady7
Starmist
FXSkip
Dixiechick
NS
Presh
Gimble
Peachytech
Starfish
Colourmylife
Poppet
Peaches
Tonks
Kaydee
Miranda
Mac
Mrsbluebell
Glitter
Carley
Missy
Scandalicity

Thanks jam for the list. Since I've got this surprise late ovulation can you move me to 4 July?

Sorry that you are still feeling down. Focus on mental health seems like an excellent plan. This is so all consuming and when your body does weird things/doesn't do what you want it to it can feel really disorientating.

flora I don't want to give false hope but I've been pregnant 4 times now and every time the first sign has been AF style cramping, presumably from implantation, so you're not out yet!

otters I'm so sorry to hear about your smear result. I think it is fairly common to get an abnormal result and doesn't necessarily mean anything terrible. Good that you're being seen soon. Fx for you.

Otters sorry to hear about your smear results. That must have been a huge shock. I really hope it's nothing serious and doesn't interfere with your IVF plans.

Good luck for Sunday Kerry hoping this is it for you 🤞🏼🍀 You deserve it. If not, based on your busy schedule in July I'd opt for an August IUI instead as you'll likely be less stressed and able to give it your all.

Well done for being so strong today Jam. One mini break down is good going. I would say take the Clomid but it's a personal decision so do whatever you feel comfortable with. Thanks for the list too - could you please change me to July 1st. Also Kaydee was Scandal just for your records.

Sorry you think AF is coming Flora, hope you're wrong. I love that you're keeping it together for your dh, very sweet.

The clinic appointment went well. The dr is very nice. He said the smear result is top priority. They are pre cancerous cells and need treating. I need to wait 6 weeks after treatment which is a bummer before I can start ivf. They may or may not start treatment next week. If I need a biopsy it will take longer as need to get results then back in for treatment. So could be looking at 2-3 month delay depending on what the colposcopy shows and what needs to be done. He's already given me the prescription for ivf drugs and instructions to ring nurse etc when I'm ready to start.

I'm still hanging on to hope that this cycle ends in a BFP but it's too early to test, only 2dpo now!

jam can you put me down for 3rd July please? Thanks

Thanks for the list Jamon I guess my AF date is the 28th :)

❤️ Alexia - thank you. I think you're right re August!

Hope everyone has nice weekend plans - at least its a bit less crazily hot now xxx

I'm sorry I've been quiet for a while

I'm not Day 40 of a cycle that's 33-47 days, swollen beyond imagination, certain am not pregnant (dtd 48 hours post what I thought was ovulation and nada from early pregnant tests)

Thought I was ok but boyfriend best mate just out tonne of pics of hos new baby on Facebook and I am in complete melt down

Thought there would be 3 months between our babies

Am swollen ro plus 10 pounds and feel horrendous waiting for period

Sorry for the moan - just no one else understands

They've Had everything so so lucky and now a baby

Sounds like you've been amazingly strong today jam. Yoga and running have been my mental health saviours, just need to find what works for you.

Is it the mood swings that are putting you off using clomid again?

Also, could you put me down for 3rd July please. And a bfp while we're at it!

Sorry you're feeling down Ana. it's so hard when everyone else seems to have what you want so much.

Also no skipper for a while. Hope you're ok if you're around.

Hey can you pop me down for 17th July please. Thanks!!

Bad day today for me. I've had a good cry tonight and my mum came and sat with me as DH was out. Felt like I was sinking a bit after a few continuous reminders. Friend who baby bombed me recently announced she's having a boy today, paid for an early gender scan it seems. Then the bridesmaids asked if I had children (which usually doesn't bother me) and then I got home to a boots parenting club magazine mailed to me. I'm sure I stopped everything months ago but it seems not. Last straw that broke me. I'm feeling a bit numb now. I'm sure I'll be ok tomorrow but I'm letting myself just go through the emotions. TGIF!!!!!!

flash I'm hoping skipper is busy getting married and having a wonderful time!

mouse sorry to hear you were feeling down - you were so positive the other day!

We managed another GOS last night which makes 3 in a row and I think o-2, o-1 and o day so pleased with that. I had unbelievable ovulation pains for a lot of yesterday so pretty sure that's when I ovulated. Maybe it took extra effort to squeeze out the egg after this delay! So hello my first tww in a long time.

Morning all! I'm going to kick off the Friday positivity!

Three things I'm feeling positive about:

1. It's still sunny!
2. I've got a fun weekend planned celebrating my brother's birthday.
3. All my exercising and diet is paying off and I'm hoping to have last my first half a stone by the end of the month.

On a less positive note, my spotting kicked off again this morning, it's really like CM tinged with blood, but my temp is still high so I don't think it can be a progesterone thing, but maybe that's just wishful thinking.

Mouse sorry you had a rough evening. Hope you're feeling a bit better today.

Oh god yes of course Harriet!

Also excellent work on the GOS!

Kaydee is Scandal? But there was a massive gap between getting their BFPs? I've got Miranda, Mac, Mrs bluebell, glitter, carley and missy all getting their BFPs between them?!

I hope its not too much of a delay for you otters. Waiting for IVF is basically my problem now. I've written off conceiving naturally and just want to get started.

pyjamas how is the stabbing going, are you tolerating the meds okay?

Sorry you are feeling so low anaconda its probably hormones at work too. I hope its a BFP hiding, but hope you get clarity soon either way.

flash yes the depressive moods are really putting me off. I was absolutely batshit crazy last month. I think I am going to take it though - which shows me the depths of how badly I want this. My friend said she tolerated it better the next month so I'm hoping I will too.

BLess you mouse, we all have those days. Glad to hear your mum was supporting you.

Good work harriet wishing you a relaxing TWW

Excellent positivity flash well done on the weight loss particularly.

My Friday positivity is;
I'm working from home today and DH is getting home from a 4 day trip
I'm going on a glamping hen do this weekend and trying clay pigeon shooting!
Our little cat who howled outside the door this morning waking me up but only because he was so desperate for a cuddle

Aww jam so cute about your cat! Mine can open our bedroom door and likes to let himself in to get into our bed in the night, but DH is allergic so we have to push stuff up against it to keep him out!

Kaydee sadly had an ectopic with her first bfp, then deleted her account and had to come back with a new name (Scandal), and has just had another bfp!

Oh I'm so sorry - I must not have removed her from the list. I'll sort that now. Apologies scandal

Hi ladies, sorry I have been AWOL again. Just trying not to think about it all.
do you remember that I decided to make a baby blanket for my new niece, after taking a long time to be mentally in the right place to do it?

Baby niece arrived yesterday, and I should finish it tonight. Am proud of it-even though I have fudged a couple of mistakes! Can I share photos later? Clearly this might be triggering for people, so I won't be offended if people would rather I didn't.

Sorry for AF jam and anyone else. Sorry bout your smear results otter.
to all of us.

Sorry for the quietness everyone - it's been pretty overwhelming this week, more mentally than anything! Thanks for thinking of me and asking how I am though 😊

Sorry to see we're all having a tough time 💐 for everyone.

Well have done three nights of injections and it's actually ok! No side effects yet. Going in for a scan and blood tests tomorrow to see how things are progressing and see if it's time to add the second injection (fun). Then more scans and blood tests on Monday and Wednesday. Trying to focus on one thing at a time as it's easy to feel quite overwhelmed!

Congratulations on your niece Hep. I'd love to see a pic. PM me if there's anyone who'd prefer not to see it. What a lovely aunt you'll be!

That would be lovely Hep - did you crochet it?

yes crochet .

my 2-step approach to help my anxiety and stress is running and crochet ! This is the first project that is for a present.

not good at running this point in my cycle though.