TTC First Baby! Anyone else?!

[Delilah7]

Hi Ladies.

Anyone else on their first cycle and TTCing?! I'm seeing all these beautiful posts about ladies getting pregnant and how they have bonded with people on here soooo, thought I'd make one at the start on my journey!

Hello! Super newbie poster here, but long time lurker. Please may I join?

I'm almost 28, DH same age, TTC No1.

Taken my last pill today, and hopefully this means babies will follow...! I'm taking seven seas trying to a baby and my husband is taking zinc supplements. I've only been on the pill 4 months, before that was using condoms for 2 years, so hopefully hormones won't be too messed up.
Good luck to everyone! It's all so new and exciting.

That's really tough @Delilah7. But you will get your turn too. We all will.

Fingers crossed for you @RobynC19!

Welcome @LuckyKitty13! Have you talked to your doctor about whether your cycle will be less effected because you were only on the pill a short time? I remember being told it could take months to get back to normal, but that was years ago, and after years on the pill.

Well @Delilah7 you m with you! AF has come full force! Xxx

@MrsLStone @ChaosMoon ladies I'm honestly so confused. I wouldn't even call this a proper period. It's ended now. I'm never on for 3 days... so strange. I was told to STILL take a pregnancy test. Surely that's not necessary? As for 2nd day I did get heavier x x

@ChaosMoon no I haven't asked - I suppose I was just hopeful it would be that way... but fully prepared for the long haul if that's what it takes. It's just so exciting that we are finally trying!

Morning Ladies

On my 2ww right now... Ovia tells me I can test in 9 days. Spoke to he councillor I’m seeing to get off my citalopram about everything. Told her I’d ordered some first response to test early and she asked me why I was planning to test before I’d even missed my first day of AF. I told her because I’m impatient. She said doing that is adding so much pressure and to try and enjoy the time instead. Thought I’d share her words in case it helps anyone else...

Xx

Help ladies. Im so nausea after these three days of bleeding. So dizzy. I really hope this isn't the symptoms of coming off the pill because it's doing my head in!!!

@Delilah7 it took my periods a good couple of months to settle once I came off (had been on for 7/8 years) and my periods were definitely different. I know it's easier said than done but try not to over-worry as you'll quickly understand your body's new rhythms (unless you fall pregnant of course, then it'll all change again!) xx

@shinglebob I'm so emotional and confused right now about everything. I'm all over the place xx

@delilah7 I’ve been off 9 months now and it’s such a different experience. AF is shorter and lighter. I get terrible PMT, painful breasts and acne 😞 hope you feel better soon.

@Delilah7 bless you! I don't think we realise how much the pill changes us when we're on it, although everyone is different. However, quite a few of my friends have come off it in the last year and we've all noticed a real difference in how we feel. Obviously if you're worried please go and speak to a doctor, but I do think a certain amount of 'unusual' feelings are normal while your body adjusts xx

@shinglebob @MrsA89 everything's just poo at the moment. I feel like my head is defo everywhere. I can't put my finger on what's going on. Thank you guys for dealing with my negative crap xx

im on cycle 1, just come off the pill last week!! so excited, hope I dont have to wait too long xxxx :)

@Delilah7 I wish I could help, I only went on the pill once and I had a period for 5 weeks, so never tried one again after that! Definitely think you should ask your GP, tho I sometimes get a bit dizzy on period days.

@Delilah7 I'm so sorry to hear that. No need to thank us but please look after yourself xx

Massive hugs @Delilah7. I'm so sorry you're feeling this way, but don't despair.
I have a friend who, despite the fact that she was TTC, didn't know she was pregnant until about 9 weeks, because she'd had what she thought was AF. (And this will be her second DC). So yes, it's still with taking a test.

When I came off the pill I was regular as clockwork for 3 months and then my body went crazy for another 3 before settling down. Some people take a year to get a normal cycle and some conceive after missing 1 pill. We're all different, but I can still empathise completely with the feeling. We just all want this so badly.

But @LuckKitty I understand the excitement too!

@MrsA89 those are wise words. Good luck with your 2WW!

Ok, going to share this because some of us need a laugh, and it may as well be at DH's expense.

While trying to explain how I was feeling (weird nausea that I never get, but too early for implantation, etc) and my fear that it was in my head, DH actually suggested that I might be allergic to his sperm.

I laughed so much that my glasses fell off my face.

Not sure if I should do a FRER. No sign of AF yet, still got cramps but wearing off and lots of milky discharge😩 am driving myself mad!

@ChaosMoon that's hilarious - men do come out with some odd things...

@Delilah7 I'm really sorry you're feeling down. We are all here to support you.

@ChaosMoon needed that today! Hahaha definitely something my OH would say.

Throughout my adult sexually active life anytime I have felt like there was a chance I could be pregnant I tested. This was back in the day when the last thing I wanted was a baby, and more recently when I started trying. Everyone says not to, to wait for a few days after your missed period and I understand their reasoning, but that doesn't work for me. I will not sit and wonder, I will just take a test and I have no regrets. I am not neurotic or anxious or obsessive either, just a normal woman who uses tests appropriately. Everyone is different, but if you are like me do not beat yourself up!

If you want to test and your head will be blurry until you do, then go for it and don't feel guilty, stupid or obsessed!!

I am now only 5 and a half weeks, and have known since 9 days post ovulation. I then had other worries like whether or not it would be a chemical, how sticky my little bean would be etc...but none of that compare to the not knowing by not taking a test...

Sorry this is so long...what I really mean is 'test away' lovelies!!!

@LuckyKitty13 @ChaosMoon @shinglebob @CookieWaffle thank you ladies. My GP who's wonderful and knows everything about me and how my periods are has asked me to take a pregnancy blood test so will do that this week.
So happy I set this post up and have lovely ladies like you on here xxx

@byanyothernamerose wise words! I’ve never thought I was pregnant in the past so this is my first ever pregnancy test, I’m terrible for putting pressure on myself which is why I think she was suggesting waiting until I’m more likely to get an accurate result. Such an exciting time for you, let’s hope the rest of us get some BFP’s soon xx

I see it as reassuring evidence that ttc is making him as crazy as me, even if he doesn't realise it!

@byanyothernamerose @MrsA89, you're both right. We have to give ourselves what we need.

So I'm going to test on Wednesday if AF still hasn't shown up properly. Spotting for this long isn't normal. Plus I'm going away with family on Wednesday and I need to fortify myself for going easy on the lovely wine!
Or maybe I'll do it tomorrow...

Great news about the blood test @Delilah7. Fingers crossed for you& everyone. xx