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TTC FIRST BABY - Thread 11!

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FlapJackered · 08/01/2019 08:47

Hi all, thought we needed to start a new thread!
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honeylove · 18/01/2019 08:48

@Keyboard91 congrats!! 💗

MrsR16 · 18/01/2019 08:51

@Keyboard91 I see the line! Congratulations! Xx

Lozzlepop · 18/01/2019 09:08

@thumper59 it’s all a bit of a mystery to me, just want AF to come now so I can get a proper handle on things! Might order some of the cheap OPKs. I’m completely the same with not having told anyone, even gone to the extremes of telling some friends we aren’t thinking about kids as don’t want to put too much pressure on things 🙈

@MrsR16 hopefully I will be joining you on the wine soon but for now I’m making do with a chocolate croissant 😂

@Keyboard91 congratulations on the BFP amazing news! Can I ask how many cycles it took you if you don’t mind?

starkid · 18/01/2019 09:32

Only have 1 clearblue stick left to use tomorrow! Am on my 4th day of flashing smileys so hoping tomorrow is the static one, as not buying anymore clearblue ones for now. Got the amazon cheapies I've been using in the afternoon as well but no darkening lines yet...

@Keyboard91 - I see something but it's quite faint. How many dpo are you? Are you going to do another test tomorrow?

DuchessofPemberley · 18/01/2019 11:13

@Keyboard91 congratulations! That's fantastic news, a very clear line Smile

DuchessofPemberley · 18/01/2019 11:15

I'm 5dpo and I got a temperature drop below the cover line. Does that mean I didn't ovulate and my higher temperatures up to now are just random?

The temp dip I had last month that indicated I wasn't pregnant happened 12dpo, is it a bit early for that?

cupcakesandglitter · 18/01/2019 11:19

Omg perfect timing @Crossfitgirl 😂😂😂 miss you!! Can't believe you're almost 12 weeks?! How fast has that gone! Hopefully the tiredness wears off quickly Xx

@FlapJackered no such thing as tmi on here anymore 😂😂 funny you ask - he stayed next to me for like a couple of minutes and then leant over to help.. but I reminded him of where he'd finished and how that's probably not the best idea, so he just lay there, so awkward 😂😂 kicked him out and told him not to come back up until I text him😂😂😂 oh and I'm with you on peeing in a container. I finally did it yesterday at work and I just sat there evaluating my OPK obssession😂 remember when we were chilled out? X

Omg @Keyboard91 yeeees!! Congrats xx

Cinderella812 · 18/01/2019 11:47

Hello, ladies.
I am new to these boards. I thought it would be helpful to join this community, rather than boring my friends with talk of TTC!

Age: 27
Cycle: 1
CD12

I have read online that using lubricants is potentially unhelpful when TTC (including ones supposed to aid conception!) Is everybody foregoing lubricants? I hadn’t realised and I am worried we have “wasted” our chance this month by using lube.

honeylove · 18/01/2019 11:53

Well I’m out for this month, it’s definitely AF! 🤦🏼‍♀️

Had been trying sooo hard with Dry January but I really want a wine now!

Roll on cycle 2!

Keyboard91 · 18/01/2019 12:32

Thank you everyone :) still in shell shock - and trying to teach teenagers at the same time has been interesting(!) I’m at school until 5pm and all I want to do is go home and talk with my partner! I woke him up at 6, thrust a stick in his hand, we had a quick chat as I got dressed and then I had to rush to work(!). I then found the stick in my cardigan pocket whilst on break duty 😂😂😂

Cycle 2 officially, but 3 if you count our month of not preventing but not technically trying.

AF would be due tomorrow - I never tracked ovulation properly but 12dpo going by app estimation. I tested 8 and 10 and got very clear bfns but something in me knew something was happening. Am out of FRER, so will buy another pack on way home. Also have a digi at home but I didn’t think it would show up on it as my line is faint. Hoping tomorrow it’ll be darker and so on(!)

Symptom wise - I had masses of wet discharge in the week after (estimated) ovulation. I also have had changes in my BMs - going more often, looser, and more wind. Last night I got home and needed salty crisps and I felt light headed in bed. Also had the best sex of our lives 😂 still lightheaded this morning with backache, boobs aren’t sore as such but I am aware of them. Had very pale pink discharge on wiping but it’s only on tissue, not on liner, so looks like implantation.

But in short, you aren’t out until the AF shows ladies! If I didn’t test this morning I think I would’ve assumed I was out going by discharge.

DayDreamer1707 · 18/01/2019 13:04

Question....
Does anyone have any thoughts on using the One Step Pregnancy strips? I use these for OPKs and have had no trouble and was thinking of get the pregnancy test ready for next month when we beginning to start trying again proper.

Is anyone testing this weekend? Still got my fingers crossed for a normal AF to arrive next week for me...not thinking it will of happened this month as we wasn't properly going off OPKS etc x

sunshine1987 · 18/01/2019 13:51

@daydreamer1707 I used them and they worked for me, I then used a digital to confirm. Only problem with a batch is you are more prone to want to pee on a stick lol xx

Jessikka · 18/01/2019 13:56

Morning all!

Congratulations on the BFPs I missed Ladies; wonderful news!

I just started again; AF arrived on day 25 so it seems my cycles haven't altered from my pill cycles.

Excited to get back in the game as I thought I may be waiting months for a normal AF to arrive. So counting my blessings.

So sorry to do this again but I lost my bookmark of which charting thermometer to buy!

Please can you recommend? I'm going to buy some OPK strips too this month.

X

DayDreamer1707 · 18/01/2019 13:56

@sunshine1987 I just bought some...opps. I will only test if I have major symptoms or I'm late or I am completely lying to myself haha. Just don't want to use FRER because it can get so expensive. x

Beddie11 · 18/01/2019 14:02

@jessikka i think we were both waiting on AF arriving werent we? All my buddies that came off the pill om december seemed to have had a period by now or something happening for them, im starting to worry about when mine will come 😫 x

Jessikka · 18/01/2019 14:23

@Beddie11 all I've had today is light blood when I've wiped - so nothing concrete yet! It may end up very light and not changing and then I don't know where il be? does it still count if it's light?!

We are still facing the unknown together at the moment!

I did have a quick "what went wrong last month, is there something wrong" and I dismissed it as quickly as it came. FAR too soon to get into that headspace.

Xx

TTc2019BabyNo1 · 18/01/2019 14:25

@Beddie11 - don’t worry, i’m still with you waiting...! Still had no symptoms of anything 🙄

Beddie11 · 18/01/2019 14:34

@ttc2019babyno1 and @jessikka.. thanks guys i got a little over dramatic there didn't i lol my bad! Its so nice having you ladies to compare with xx

FivexFive · 18/01/2019 14:36

Oh my god you guys, I'm feeling super anxious!! Apparently I missed some stuff at work this week (it's been chaos with a few people off at once) so there's been some issues while I've been on my course today. The course has left me doubting how well I'll do in the exam in a couple of weeks... need to learn complicated spreadsheet formulas and use them to show accounting data. Usually I love all that and would be well into it, but with all the other stuff going in, just don't feel as focused. Also... still really 'damp'!! Eeeegh, I need to calm down!! Sorry for the rant!! Xx

Jessikka · 18/01/2019 14:44

I'm genuinely so glad you guys are in here @Beddie11 @TTc2019BabyNo1 because though it's nice to see in a general matter that you are syncing with what other say should happen.. it's nice when someone matches your exact circumstances!

Well I've just had another wee and now I'm bone dry with no blood whatsoever but I remember with my pill cycles there was always a day or two of spotting so that must be happening again 🤷🏼‍♀️.

I'm excited to have a large coffee later with an extra shot of caffeine! I've limited my caffeine intake all month just incase but I'm going wild in Starbucks 😂🙈

Lozzlepop · 18/01/2019 15:35

@honeylove have the wine 🍷

@keyboard91 loving that you had the best sex of your life 😉

Well ladies I am out AF has arrived but I guess in a way I’m glad that it happened so quick after coming off the pill, going to buy some opk so I can be more in the know next month. But looking forward to wine and caffeine this weekend ☺️ @Jessika I’m with you on the Starbucks 👌🏻 Fingers crossed for anyone testing this weekend!

Bettythecat · 18/01/2019 15:45

@FivexFive it sounds like it wasn't your fault that you missed things at work this week, or at least not solely your fault. I would imagine your colleagues are feeling under pressure due to lack of headcount and so are letting off steam by blaming you. Take a few deep breaths and try not to take it personally- even if you missed a few things, there was a good reason for it and Monday is a new week. Give yourself the night off tonight to have a bath and chill out then start your revision with a fresh head tomorrow. It always helps me to think you can only do what you can do in the time you have and it's totally normal to have ups and downs at work, particularly when you have other things demanding your emotional resources (like TTC)! Be kind to yourself. X

thumper59 · 18/01/2019 15:50

@Lozzlepop aw gutted for you but think of the wine 💕💕 good that your cycles in sync though! I've got a right wait yet. Keep thinking I feel a bit off but even if I did end up with a bfp I wouldn't feel anything yet. Wonder if it's just my body getting used to being off the pill. Wish I was in sims and could fast forward this next week so I can just test and get it out the way. In the meantime I'm just gonna keep jumping on dp just Incase I haven't actually ovulated yet at all 😂 I'm sure he won't mind!

I'm still having EWCM and just CM in general so I don't know what's happening!

cupcakesandglitter · 18/01/2019 15:50

Ahh @FivexFive don't let yourself stress out, don't doubt yourself either - bound to be stressful when people weren't in work. You'll be absolutely fine for the exam ❤️ try and relax and stay focused xx

FivexFive · 18/01/2019 16:33

@bettythecat @cupcakesandglitter, thanks ladies! My called me to say not to stress, apparently this week has been a bit of an all round cluster F for various reasons! And I've got almost 3 weeks to study for the exam, so will just do a bit each night. Should be fine really.

Anyone doing anything exciting this weekend?? Xx

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