TTC first baby... mega thread!

[Crossfitgirl]

For those of us TTC first baby, a continued thread for August 2018 :-) a place to share our new mummy journeys!

@BabySquid exactly! And DH and I have already decided that we're not going to tell anyone right away, but you guys definitely don't count 😁

One more sleep until SMEP!

@Delilah7 glad you have your cycle back cycling!

Ladies I'm confused! I've been getting flashing smilies since last Friday. I got a positive OPK yesterday afternoon and again this morning and finally a peak static smiley this morning. But I had EWCM yesterday but none today. Yesterday my temp dropped way down and is up high today.

I don't know which signs to trust! When am I ovulating?! We DTD mon, tues, weds DH was too tired yesterday. I will pounce tonight but he's away from Saturday, so I'm worried if I'm ovulating late we'll miss it again!

@Delilah7 glad it's worked out hunny and you have peace of mind... onto the next cycle!! X

@Crossfitgirl I'd definitely tell him again! My DH was the same - you're taught in schools that the second you have unprotected sex, you can get pregnant... that then stuck with my DH 😂 it took a while but he understands now and is on board! Maybe speak to him about sex in general too? Tell him how it's making you feel, and I like @shelleybear0313 suggestions with spicing it up a bit - sometimes doing something spontaneous and different brings the fun back into having sex! Me and DH had a really long shower yesterday evening together, and it was increeeeeedible! We got into the habit of only having sex in bed, so it was nice to change it up! And also there were no distractions either so we just focused on each other fully... I hope you're okay xxx

@Lougg I don't have much experience with OPKs, but if it's static then I'd definitely DTD today just in case!!! Xx

@Crossfitgirl - i think it takes a while for it to sink in. We are still not having as much sex as I think we need to but he is at least much more keen on fertile week now and has even initiated it. I am still initiating the most but he is turning me down less. I have to say the rejection is not fun!
It is funny because before ttc we would have sex twice a week and as soon as we started ttc he has developed the libido of a monk! 😂
I am sure it is the pressure of it all though, even subconsciously.

@Delilah7 hurrah! That's so good you know where you are, it makes such a difference to state of mind! Have just started the next cycle so let's do this 😂 💪🏻

@Crossfitgirl @FlapJackered I shared my NC app with DH. It means we don't really have to acknowledge between us that it's the FW but he does check it occasionally so will initiate at the right time! Might not work for everyone but thought I'd mention it in case

@Lougg it sounds like you might've ovulated but only a few days of high temps would confirm it. Sounds like your timing is already good though. If he's up for it you could try again tonight just in case.

Was a bit worried yesterday as I had all the ovulating signs but no temp rise. Luckily it appeared this morning so panic over. Day 1 of the loony fortnight and I'm already stressing...😂😂

@CookieWaffle argh I know I was so determined to be chilled this month but already stressing about ovulating late. Don't even know if I'm in the TWW! Not sure whether to trust the temp rise as woke up a lot earlier than normal.

I'm also annoyed if I'm ovulating late because that will push AF due just after a run weekend away. I wanted to know if I could drink or not 🙈

Fun weekend not run (there will be no running 😂)

@Lougg I've read that it's about quality of swimmers over quantity.
If he's not having enough time to reproduce good quality sperm then it's basically a waste of time.
A friend of mine, who at the time had two kids from a previous, was trying to conceive again, they were DTD pretty much daily and she wondered why they weren't pregnant after a few months, so went to the drs who told her they're doing it too much and he's not given time to replenish his boys fully.

@BabySquid yeah I did plan to take it a bit easier but the last two months we only managed once in the FW so I was determined that wasn't going to happen this month and then my O was delayed so poor DH had to keep at it 🙈! We'll try for every other day next month if no BFP

Guess who's gone in ambulance and at a & e. ME! They were so worried at doctors about my pain I've been blue lighted. Fucking hell Make me laugh women!

Omg @Delilah7 are you ok?

I think a lot of you are approaching dtd more delicately than I am.... I informed DH that every 2nd day would be Sex Day and that was that 😂😂

@Delilah7 you poor thing! Hope you feel better very soon. You're in the best place xx

@stormtrooperjulian I will be ❤️

@CrystalBlaze thank you ❤️

Oh wow @Delilah7! Keep us updated xx

I love the upfrontness @stormtrooperjulian! Pretty much how this month went for us. DP asked for dates, I gave him dates. Job's a good'un.

Oh @Delilah7 😔 hope you're alright love. There may be some fight doctors to ogle at if nothing else? But in all seriousness keep us updated xx

@Delilah7 that sounds scary! Fingers crossed it's just a precaution. Hopefully you'll get some answers at least!

Oh god @Delilah7 I hope you're ok?
I hope they will get to the bottom of it at a&e. Keep us updated ❤️

Hi guys. I'm going home now. Done tests they are wondering if I had something left from baby but I haven't. Pancreas is inflamed and white blood cells are low. I'm on morphine for today and see how the rest goes.

Sorry to make you worry! Hope you're all ok xxx

Glad you're home @Delilah7. Make sure you have lots of rest. Good job you went. Sending love xxx

Look after yourself @Delilah7. Pj's, cuppa and crap tv in order xx