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TTC FIRST BABY - THREAD 10!

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MrsEG · 20/12/2018 19:07

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 :)

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MrsLBear · 31/12/2018 07:12

Thanks girls @GemmaJen @KatBeCool!!

I used cb digital OPKs and preseed. I swear by the cbs as I had no idea when I o'd before and I had been getting the dates so so wrong. I o'd a week after I thought I did. And I found them so clear with be flashing and static. Albeit I did have 9 days straight of flashings.
And preseed 100% helped me as I don't produce much cm.

It's so weird though I feel so sick today. App says I'm 4 weeks today and I'm due on my birthday.

MrsLBear · 31/12/2018 07:13

Thank you @TrashKitten10

I just went out to get a cb digital. Don't know whether to wait until tomorrow morning. Also we are away with my whole family so I should tell my parents but wanted to do it in a nice way really. I also wanted to tell DH in a nice way but I couldn't stop shaking!!

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MrsEG · 31/12/2018 07:22

@MrsLBear Congratulations lovely!! There’s no denying that line! What a great New Year surprise :)

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MrsEG · 31/12/2018 07:28

@MrsLBear Just saw your other posts! CB digital can be taken at any time of day from the day your period is due but I hear FMU is still best (I did mine 16dpo in the end as I was so nervous!!) as they aren’t as sensitive as a FRER. Absolutely no denying your line though, you are pregnant lady!!

I had no symptoms either - sore boobs (which are still with me!) but nothing extraordinary. Nipples a bit itchy but only post-BFP. The exhaustion is kicking in now though!! Congrats again. I told DH by chucking my test at him in bed and we told our family over present opening on Xmas Day, it was wonderful! Let us know how you get on! Wink

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MrsLBear · 31/12/2018 07:56

Thank you!! What pg group you on @MrsEG? As in which thread (sorry girls I wanted to find a familiar face).
When is your due date?
That's so funny I did the same to DH. I washed my face and brushed my teeth whilst trying to collect myself and whilst putting on my face creams I was thinking now do I keep it a secret and tell him in a cute way. Nope he was half asleep and I waved my pee stick in his face.

I will still keep checking on in this thread though. I love all our chats. Such a lovely group of ladies. I have everything crossed for you all and that 2019 will bring you those 2 pink lines.

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MrsEG · 31/12/2018 08:00

@MrsLBear A lot of the pg groups move way too fast for me but there is actually a ‘catch up with the TTC group’ thread over there with lots of familiar names! My due date for now is 4 Sept; apparently it will be properly confirmed at the 12-week scan though. Pop to your GP this week - mine was wonderful. Went through all the do’s and don’ts and helped me fill in my form to book in with the midwife. She was very reassuring with all my bizarre questions too! Xx

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Crossfitgirl · 31/12/2018 08:01

Hey guys hope you're all OK! You're right @cupcakesandglitter we didn't think about it much what with the move, and it happened! Did I read you had some pink stuff? I had my usual period spotting, then it turned light pink and went away. Have you not had any lines since that faint one? So very strange!
How are you getting on?
Congratulations @mrslbear! What a line!
@flapjackered what's the temp doing today? If I ever took my temp early it was always lower. I would go with yesterday's high one. Have you tested this morning? Good luck lovey!

starkid · 31/12/2018 08:12

@MrsLBear - congratulations!! What a line, and what a way to end the year! Grin Glitterball

Crossfitgirl · 31/12/2018 08:12

@flapjackered oh sorry I missed your post not long since. Sorry for the BFN. Mine was completely stark BFN though the day before I got my faint one. You're not out till AF shows. And if it helps at all, we didn't totally chill out the month we caught, i didn't bother with sex but I was still watching my temps and didn't think I was anywhere near ov, and I did purposefully initiate when I got the rise, because I was like oh fucking shit I've missed it! And we were both super stressed the whole month with the move.
I hope things turn around for you soon. I think this thread can be a bit hard because lots seem to catch in the first 6 months or sooner but actually so many of my friends took far longer and some over a year, i think its more normal for it to take longer.
Not that that helps but at least know you're not in the minority taking longer, more likely the majority. And remember, some people have shorter cycles so are lucky enough to have more chances in the same time period, whereas the longer cycles will have meant you've not had quite as many, so maybe think of it in cycles. I think mine was cycle 8 or 9 but it was 7 months as my cycles were stupidly short xxx

19Bee2 · 31/12/2018 08:14

Congratulations @MrsLBear and happy New Year. Really lovely news!

19Bee2 · 31/12/2018 08:16

Keeping everything crossed for you @flapjackered xx

ttc12019 · 31/12/2018 08:45

Congrats @MrsLBear !! xx

MrsAW2018 · 31/12/2018 08:52

Ahh congratulations @MrsLBear what a lovely way to end the year! X

Scotslass55 · 31/12/2018 09:24

Congrats @MrsLBear ! Lovely news to end the year.

KittieKath · 31/12/2018 09:39

YAY! @mrslbear such wonderful news! You give me hope that one day it will happen... to all of us!

How so very exciting! Sending you excited hugs and wishing you a healthy and happy nine-months.... 😊

@flapjackered I got my AF today so will join you on being down in the dumps. But going to do a sober January, tons of exercise and get my body in peak baby making shape for next ovulation. Here’s to a pregnant 2019!

Happy new year everyone! xxx

cupcakesandglitter · 31/12/2018 09:41

Sorry @FlapJackered try not to get disheartened yet, AF isn't here!! Some women don't get a positive for a while. Also I think maybe we've chugged too much alcohol this month 😂 xx

@MrsLBear congratulations oh my god ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ so super happy for you, what a good bloody line too!! Xx

Hey @Crossfitgirl yeah!! My cervix was super soft last night (never felt it like this before) DTD with DH and then went to the loo and had pink. I'm just about to get out of bed (lazy cow I know 😂) and check if AF is here xx

FlapJackered · 31/12/2018 09:42

OMG @MrsLBear CONGRATULATIONS!!!! That is such good news and has lifted me out of my self pity party! What a great line! You must be over the moon! At least one of us New Year's Eve testers has a bfp!
As much as I would like to have hope I think I would get a line now if I was going to.

@KatBeCool @TrashKitten10 @Crossfitgirl thanks lovelies. I am either 12/13dpo so I am pretty sure I would see a line now if there was going to be. @Crossfitgirl what dpo did you get your last negative frer?
My temp is all over the place because I am not sleeping properly, I woke up at 4am and temp was 36.25. Then went back to sleep and woke up at 5am and temp was 36.38 then went back to sleep and woke up at 8.30 and temp was 36.60! 😂🙈 so I don't know what to make of that!

cupcakesandglitter · 31/12/2018 09:57

BFN again for me, but no more bleeding. God knows what's going on 😩

Jessikka · 31/12/2018 10:04

Congratulations @MrsLBear - very exciting!
Put a smile on my face, very happy for you.

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stormtrooperjulian · 31/12/2018 10:09

Welcome @Syncope

OMG @MrsLBear what a way to end the year! Congratulations!

@cupcakesandglitter sorry you got another BFN. What CD are you now compared to your normal cycle?

@FlapJackered you’re not out til AF arrives. It will happen for you, don’t give up hope

Keyboard91 · 31/12/2018 10:10

Congratulations @MrsLBear !!!! FX it’s a sticky one for you :)

@cupcakesandglitter I really feel for you. Has the pink stuff stopped? How many days late are you now?

I keep getting cramps low down in my tummy. CD9. Have had for a few days now. And weird fluttery sensations. I have IBS so is most likely that but never had these before. Messing with my head! Didn’t sleep well last night either and was so damn thirsty all the time - woken up tired and with a headache so am retreating to the sofa with Netflix.

cupcakesandglitter · 31/12/2018 10:16

@stormtrooperjulian @Keyboard91 No more pink stuff at all, cervix is completely clear so I think it was just from DTD last night. I'm CD35, average 30 day cycle. Was due on Christmas but then Flo kept changing it (every time I put in sore boobs) but it's saying I'm officially two days late. I'm just fed up now 😩

Jessikka · 31/12/2018 10:18

Sorry to interrupt the festivities but are you able to help me with something pretty please? I have tried googling for the last hour but internet says I'm pregnant which I'm not - I can't be.

My withdrawal bleed ended 27th and for the last 3 days ive had cramping and on and off nausea. As I posted before I actually had a glass of wine and threw up. Not happy; I was in a restaurant and it was an expensive bottle. Grrr.

I've gone from lower left pelvic cramps of very obvious strength and now it's an all over ache. I'm feeling slightly too - not enough to loose appetite but generally bleugh!

Anyone experience this after stopping bc?

I'm now a little worried that my hill has been hiding something for years because surely I shouldn't still be cramping.Sad

Jessikka · 31/12/2018 10:19

Sorry, that should read "slightly nauseous again too"and later "my pill"

cupcakesandglitter · 31/12/2018 10:22

@Jessikka the month I had my implant removed, I had pretty much every pg symptom (including cramps) and was naively convinced I was pregnant!! It's the massive change in hormones that can cause them, I'd log them in an app and monitor, it takes time for your body to settle x