TTC JANUARY 2019

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Welcome to all of you who join or are reading and hoping too.

Kicking things off positively. A new year means a fresh start. For everyone on their TTC journey, be it the first month you're trying, or 3+ years. It's so hard not to let those BFN's wear on you after time. Share your stories, frustrations, questions, tips and advice.

Let's start 2019's TTC journey together.

Baby dust to you all.
We've got this.

Ttc12019 I had a positive opks that lasts 2 days too, I tested twice in the morning and twice in the evening both days. I'm interested to know too

Also, congratulations to everyone who has got their BFP!

Sorry I haven't posted for a few days, AF arrived bang on time on Sunday so it's onto cycle 19 for me. Feeling very low and close to calling it a day TTC, as it's put life on hold for too long and it's too crushing. Maybe some things aren't meant to be?

I'm SO excited to see the BFP's though - that cheered me right up. Congratulations guys!

Thank you outwards, sorry it hasn't gone so well for you. Forgive me if you've said previously, I can't remember, but have you been to the GP about conceiving?

Can I join in?! First cycle trying. Have a DD who is 2.4. Ovulated on the 1st, DTD on 31st and 1st. Still having little wobbles about life changing with 2!

AF due on 16th. Hoping I can old out until then without POAS!

Baby dust to you all

@hodgeheg92 yes, just waiting for the second half of test results! Everything looks 'really great' from my side (ultrasound, blood tests etc) just waiting to get DH's results. He's a bit stressed I think, as my tests are all good he's expecting the worst from his.

Eeee have you taken any more tests? I'd be peeing on a stick every 5 minutes just to enjoy that lovely second line appearing! Will you need to contact your GP etc now and get the ball rolling? Huge, squiggy congrats xxx

Hi @MrsPMT23 I'm exactly the same as you- ovulation on the first and same days DTD. Fingers crossed for you! Also ttc number 2 and slightly terrified!

@Outwards I'm sorry to hear you are feeling low. Sending a big hug and hoping for positiv news this month!

@justsparklex I tested again this evening and I still got a positive so DH and I will be making the most of that.
He's currently out so asking him to hurry home 😆

Anyone else who takes folic acid and vitamins feels like their appetite has increased? I didn't used to have a large breakfast (biscuits or soft bake) now I have to have 2 slices of toast and lunchtime can't come quick enough. My lunch at work is 12.30 and by about 11.30 am starving again. It seems to have gotten worse in the last 3/4 days.

@outwards Ah I see, I hope you get some answers soon so you can decide what you want to do with whatever information you get.

I had to POAS again this evening for DHs sake and this one was negative. Hopefully it's just early days and there wasn't enough of a concentration of hormones in my pee. Will try again tomorrow to confirm. Fingers crossed!

Congrats to all with their BFPs already this month

@justsparklex I've just started taking pre pregnancy vitamins - not noticed any increase in appetite , but have noticed they can make me feel a bit nauseous if I haven't eaten much.

I got flashing smiling face on OPK 😁

I'm thinking of taking a break from MN until I can start POAS as I'm currently in TWW.
I think it'll be better for my sanity as I keep checking too often on who has got a positive.
See you very soon xxx

Haha how weird @cosycashmere when are you intending to POAS or are you waiting until AF due? I'm symptom spotting but feeling gassy, bloated and super tired like I did in the early days with DD.

I’m CD25 and was going to PIA(expired FR)S tomorrow but I’m weirdly anxious about it. I’m sure I’m not pregnant, I don’t feel pregnant, but I really don’t want to know for sure that I’m not!

The FR expired on 5th August so I won’t believe whatever it says anyway, but I can’t just chuck it out unused!

@MrsPMT23 hmm still trying to decide! I think I actually only have one test, leftover unused from last time so no doubt as it was 2 years ago I fell pregnant. I'm also so gassy and can feel mild cramps but the rational part of my mind tells me it's the same every month but I just don't notice it as I'm not looking for anything?

What are you planning on doing? And if POAS... which day?! Exciting!

@LaBelleSausage the bliss of total ignorance! Totally get it. If you do use the expired one let's hope it's still a positive and that's followed up with one on an in-date test! Definitely let us know xx

@cosycashmere my boobs also start to get really tender around this point but they're not at the moment 🤔 I'm going to try and hold off until the weekend to POAS I think. Thinking day 24 with a FRER. I've got loads of random tests hanging around though so who knows if I can hold out until then?!

@MrsPMT23 I'll try and keep you strong and putting it off until at least Saturday! Will also aim to do the same 🙈

Did the expired test. Not even a hint of a squinter but the control line did work so o assume AF is on the way.

Bad luck @LaBelleSausage. I'm not sure how helpful it is to say there's no point worrying until AF arrives?

It's the beginning of my TWW and I feel much more relaxed than I did over the last few days. I guess because there's nothing more to be done? Anyone else feel like that?

Hello,
I've been following this thread for a few days but finally got around to signing up to comment!
Been TTC baby no.2. since Aug. DD has just turned 2 and we conceived her the first month of trying so part of me was sure it would be that easy second time round. Not 100% when I ovulate as so far been trying to be casual about it (with the exception of my midnight mumsnet sessions) but if it doesn't happen soon I may need to get my head around the OPKs.
AF due 27th Jan so really hoping she doesn't arrive. I'm a teacher so a Sept baby would be perfect!
Good luck to all!

@Naughtysausage I find (as my username suggests) I switch constantly between being chilled about it and thinking 'It will happen when it happens, I know the odds of it happening straight away are low, it doesn't mean there is a problem' and 'omg why am I not pregnant!'

Huge congratulations, @hodgeheg92 and @ttc12019!! I tested this morning and got a BFP - can’t believe it! Dog ate the bloody test so had to get another 😆

So sorry you’re feeling low, @outwards - keep the faith. Have everything crossed for you all xx

Hi @HeartvsHead ! I'm similar to you, last time round was first month trying so although you know that's not the norm I found I sort of approached this time round partly thinking it could happen again when in reality I know it won't.
Have my fingers crossed for you that January is your month!