TTC FIRST BABY - THREAD 10!

[MrsEG]

Hey guys, running out of room on the old thread so starting a new one! Let’s hope it’s lucky number 10!! Will try and tag everyone now :)

Hey I’m new here!

We are TTC our first child. I am currently 9 days late. Have sore boobs and tired but no other symptoms. Have done countless PT and all negative. Any suggestions would be gratefully received!!

Welcome @Michelle2018!

I had similar but wasn't pregnant. Hoping you are! Keep us updated.

How old are you and which cycle are you on?

Thanks ☺️ I’m 37. First cycle! Feel like I’m driving my husband mad with symptom spotting so was hoping for some moral support on here. I have never been late for a period but just wondering whether the pressure of it all is making my period late...

@cupcakesandglitter ahh ok - gosh it's just a minefield. I think I'm going to wait as long as I can!! FX you get some good news soon, hopefully just naff timing with tests etc

@Blueflower22 if your dates are right , you will defo get a positive at 18 DPO I've read. Can you hold til then?!

@Random2468 welcome lovely! So sorry about your MMC. I talk with people about it sometimes as part of my job and I don't really think I will ever be able to truly understand unless I'm in that position myself. I can't imagine how hard that must be. Clearly it's made you reevaluate things, so FX you get a BFP soon x

@ValidUser good luck for tomorrow

@Michelle2018 welcome! Sorry it's been so confusing for you! Have you recently come off contraception? Do you track when you ovulate?

@thosethreewords - I have been off contraception since April this year. We only started trying properly in November. My periods have been regular as clockwork until now. It’s just such a minefield. There are so many posts out there saying you can get negative PTs and still be pregnant! Just don’t know what to think!!

Yes I have been tracking and we tried all over the ovulation period (using clear blue).

@thosethreewords I guess i can try and wait, I just want to know if my period is going to arrive or not 😭
But for me there's not much point in waiting as my period is never late, so if it gets late I'll assume I'm pregnant

Some of you getting BFP's for Christmas...

Aunt Flo visited me Christmas morning. What a B*h.
Irregular periods suck! I was only on 2 weeks ago!

@EssJayyCee hugs!

I told my lovely mil about my fertility struggle and she was so lovely - told me I'll make a great Mum.

She's the best.

@Michelle2018 so strange!! And multiple negatives? Did you confirm O with temperatures? what do your temperatures look like? If you don't mind sending a photo we could look at it (nothing to lose!) If your temp is persistently high, that's a good sign.

I wish I knew what else to suggest! Maybe if it continues you could speak with your GP and they can go through other causes of late/ missed periods.

@thosethreewords I know it’s so odd! I haven’t been tracking temperatures, this is all so new to me!! How do I add a photo on here?

Thanks @ValidUser ❤️ glad you have support, and you will make a great mum xx

Thanks @thosethreewords x

Ah that's shit @EssJayyCee sorry x

@Michelle2018 if you're on the app tap on the paper clip button - I know it won't help and fx you're not in the position I'm in, but the month we started TTC my regular periods just flipped 😂 I've had tests done and there's no reason for it at all - I had a 38 day cycle with BFNs the whole way... sorry if it doesn't help x

@cupcakesandglitter thanks for your message. I’m on the normal online version and not in the app. Will install it and send over a picture. I’m putting this all down to stress and it’s reassuring that I’m not the only one! There seems to be a lot of good news on this thread so maybe it’s a sign ☺️ Xx

It won't let me post as I'm a new user! Typical!!

@Michelle2018 ah okay, maybe after you've posted a bit more etc it'll let you x

@ValidUser Thank you lovely, FX for your test today!

@ValidUser that's so nice that your mil was supportive!

So my body finally decided to ovulate, and on Christmas day. TWW once more. The usual post-ovulation hunger is kicking in. Told DH it's my time of the month when I'm hungry all the time 😂 I'm not even sure I ever noticed it before ttc. Anyone else starting TWW?

@EssJayyCee that sucks, do you know why you're getting such short cycles?

FX I should be ovulating today, just waiting for the temp rise. All our guests have returned home so that's helpful at the very least. Hope everyone had a good Christmas?

@cupcakesandglitter I am sorry you had the bfn, but as someone said it make just be because of not using fmu. Keeping everything crossed for you.

@KatBeCool did you manage to Dtd on Christmas Day? I always get ravenous in the tww and have been eating obscene amounts of food. It is Christmas though!

@EssJayyCee Sorry af arrived, her timing is shocking!

@ValidUser That is so sweet of your mil! Good luck testing.

I am 8dpo today and actually amazed with how quickly the tww has gone. Christmas is a great tww distracter! 😂
Definitely don't feel pregnant and would not be too sad about af as I have not been behaving this month. Ready for a diet and lots of exercise now though!

Has anyone had the flu jab in anticipation of getting pregnant? I might get it after Christmas so I am covered.

@FlapJackered I got my flu jab back in November to be safe!

@GemmaJen Great news! Are you both off work for a few more days too for some uninterrupted DTD??

@KatBeCool Yay glad you have ovulated! FX those 2 weeks fly by!

So I did my CB digital this morning (16DPO) - pregnant 1-2 weeks. Just waiting for DH to wake up so I can show him and ugly sob all over him! For some reason it feels all the more real now! I am still checking this thread all the time for more BFPs!

@MrsEG that's great news...will feel more real seeing the words PREGNANT 🤰🏼

@Random2468 I had a MMC also in October. Basically the same as you, we wasn't planning but wasn't preventing and now know more than anything we want to have a little one. I've had 2 cycles since my MC but still find it hard with unpredictable bleeds etc.

@cupcakesandglitter are you testing today?

My app is saying to do a test today but I ovulated so early I don't think this cycle will be a winner.

Well my Boxing Day ended with DH and I having a huge (but highly whispered as my dad was in the next room) row as various family Christmas tensions and strains boiled over. Rubbish end to Christmas and exceedingly bad timing as can’t see us BD any time soon... 😢 Christmas is really hard for us as my Mum passed away 2 years ago on Saturday and it just all got a bit much last night. My MIL pushed some buttons, I lost my patience, DH was completely drained and just wanted to sleep as he’s back at work today....boom! 😢

@Katbecool I am in the different 2ww . I am waiting to O. I am day 4 only and I only O on day 19 :( I am just making little milestones. I have family staying 28-31. NY with friends. I will be 31 3 days after that then have a romantic trip with hubby. Then it will only be 5 days til O!!

I am going to a spa on 8th Jan and O is the 11th. They say not to have massages etc when pregnant or hot tubs etc raised temp and toxins etc. I hope it's ok before Ov.?!!